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1993 Chrysler Lebaron problems

The 1993 Chrysler Lebaron has 87 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (18%) concerns transmission. After that come suspension (16%) and electrical system (13%).

At a glance

Complaints
87 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Transmission 18% of complaints
Crashes and fires
6 and 1
Injuries and deaths
3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Transmission 18%
  • Suspension 16%
  • Electrical system 13%
  • Drivetrain & axles 9%
  • Engine 7%
  • Brakes 6%
  • Air bags 5%
  • Cruise control 5%
  • Seats 5%
  • Steering 5%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 3 injuries reported.

Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Chrysler Lebaron with enough data (53 complaints in that window).

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

While traveling 25 MPH in a parking lot, the driver's side airbag experienced violent deployment without indication, causing injuries to driver. *ycet.

June 1999 CrashInjury

While driving at 55 MPH and without warning occurred a collision, resulting in air bags not deploying, causing driver minor facial injuries.

CrashInjury

Brown chrysler has made (4) attempts to fix intermittent stalling while in motion w/no warning. Dealer not able to duplicate problem w/oil light on and off.*k

While driving there was a bang. The vehicle was towed and it was discovered the transmission was defective. After having the transmission replaced, the transmission was defective again. The second gear is gone. There was a loud bang and the vehicle jerked extremely hard. The transmission was rebuilt and currently it would not shift from second gear.

Reported at 10,000 miles, August 2004

Contact states: 1993 chrysler lebaron gasoline under carriage or line developed a leak is suspected. Has not taken this to a dealer or mechanic. Just noticed this yesterday. Can smell gas and see leakage, infact it lost a quarter of a tank within 20 miles while on the highway.

Reported at 170,000 miles, May 2004

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