Model year record

1992 Chrysler Lebaron

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 100 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V070000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
17,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-05-13
Owners notified
1992-05-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V015000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-14
Owners notified
1992-02-06

Defect description

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Safety risk

FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission12
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8
Air bags: frontal7
Suspension: rear6
Seats5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4
Electrical system: ignition3
Power train: axle assembly3
Unknown or other396,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.