The 1992 Chrysler Lebaron has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 37,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Consequence
IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
STEERING92V0150001992-02-1420,000 affected
Defect
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence
FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
8
3crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
4crashes5injuries
SUSPENSION:REAR
6
SEATS
5
1crashes1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
4
2fires2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
2fires
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2
Total complaints100
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chrysler lebaron. The contact stated that the paint was peeling from the roof and front bumper on his vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but he called the manufacturer to inquire if they would repair it for free. The manufacturer stated that they would not…”
“Engine bay caught fire, suspected fuel leak near firewall. Car burned to the ground.*ak”
“Mileage indicator never changed when vehicle was purchased. Dealer notified.*ak”
“Mileage indicator never changed when vehicle was purchased. Dealer notified.*ak”
“The drivers door latch broke while driving, the door had to be held shut by the driver until she returned home. Nlm”
“Turn signal (left) failed 3 times; cigarette lighter hasn't worked since car was purchased. *ak”
“Turn signal (left) failed 3 times; cigarette lighter hasn't worked since car was purchased. *ak”
“While sitting at a stop sign vehicle was rearended, and neither airbag deployed*ak. Driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, and knee. *slc”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE96036 Opened 1996-05-14 · closed 1996-10-31
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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