1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON

2 recalls — 50 complaints

92V070000 May 13, 1992
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Remedy: ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
17,000 vehicles affected
92V015000 Feb 14, 1992
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
20,000 vehicles affected
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 30, 2008
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 PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD AND THE MILEAGE WAS TOO HIGH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. UPDATED 020209 *BF UPDATED 02/03/09. *JB
POWER TRAIN May 29, 2002
MILEAGE INDICATOR NEVER CHANGED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
POWER TRAIN May 29, 2002
MILEAGE INDICATOR NEVER CHANGED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Apr 29, 2002
ENGINE BAY CAUGHT FIRE, SUSPECTED FUEL LEAK NEAR FIREWALL. CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND.*AK
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Mar 27, 2001
THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH BROKE WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR HAD TO BE HELD SHUT BY THE DRIVER UNTIL SHE RETURNED HOME. NLM
SEATS Feb 9, 2001
WHILE AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED. UPON IMPACT, DRIVERS SEAT BECAME LOOSE AND SHAKY, PARTIALLY DETATCHED FROM ANCHORS. *AK CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Feb 9, 2001
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED*AK. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND KNEE. *SLC
Crash 1 injured
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Jan 22, 2001
TURN SIGNAL (LEFT) FAILED 3 TIMES; CIGARETTE LIGHTER HASN'T WORKED SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT Jan 22, 2001
TURN SIGNAL (LEFT) FAILED 3 TIMES; CIGARETTE LIGHTER HASN'T WORKED SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Oct 17, 2000
STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE AFTER NOTICING AIR BAG LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING, POWER WINDOWS QUIT WORKING, AND THE IGNITION WASN'T WORKING, TOOK TO DEALER TO FIX, EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON IT SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING IS GETTING HOT.
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR Sep 19, 2000
BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A NUMBER OF REPAIR SHOPS PLUS THE DEALER BEFORE LOCATING THE PROBLEM. HAD A NUMBER OF ITEMS CHANGED WHICH DID NOT ELIMINATE THE SQUEEKING NOICE FROM THE REAR.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 23, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Jun 30, 2000
FUEL LINE BURST AT 70MPH CAUSING 3 GALLONS OF GASOLINE TO SPEW OVER ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*AK
Fire 2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Feb 18, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Sep 23, 1999
THERE IS A SHORT WITHIN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Sep 23, 1999
STARTING UP VEHICLE AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM THE UNDER THE DASH OF THE STEERING COLUMN, AND SHUT OFF VEHICLE. GOT OUT AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Sep 8, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH STICKS IN THE START POSITION. RADIO AND OTHER PARTS RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DO NOT WORK WHEN SWITCH IS STUCK.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Aug 30, 1999
WHEN TRAVELING 55 MPH THE HOOD FLEW UP, REDUCING DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. RECALL NUMBER 92V070000/ HOOD LATCH FAILURE THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN#. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jul 20, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS GO FORWARD. *AK *ML
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 16, 1999
CAR UNDER WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE PROBLEMS LISTED ON THE DEFECTS LISTING. I REPLACED REAR WINDOW MOTORS, I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, I REPARIED THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE LIST GOES ON. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE TO RECOUP SOME OF MY EXPENSES? I STILL OWN THE CAR AND DRIVE IT. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jun 16, 1999
CAR UNDER WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE PROBLEMS LISTED ON THE DEFECTS LISTING. I REPLACED REAR WINDOW MOTORS, I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, I REPARIED THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE LIST GOES ON. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE TO RECOUP SOME OF MY EXPENSES? I STILL OWN THE CAR AND DRIVE IT. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING INJURIES . *AK
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 20, 1999
TRANSMISSION HALF SHAFT FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 20, 1999
VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLING.
SEATS Mar 5, 1999
SEAT BROKE, LOWER BOLT AND SCREW WHICH HOLDS THE COVER IN PLACE BROKE IN HALF, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Feb 17, 1999
WAS IN TRAFFIC WHEN VEHICLE DIED FOR NO REASON. SPEED WAS NOT INVOLVED. TOOK TO DEALER. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG THE FIRST TIME. THE NEXT TIME, VEHICLE WAS PLACED ON RACK & MECHANIC REPLACED THE COMPUTER CHIP. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Jan 23, 1999
WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN MY CAR MAKS A FUNNY NOISE WHICH IS CALLED A RATCHETING SOUND WHEN YOU COME TO A HAULT. A FRIEND OF MINE HAD THE SAMETHING WRONG AND OTHER CHRYSLER LEBARON CARS I HAVE BEEN NEXT TO AT STOP LIGHTS HAVE MADE THE SAME NOISE. IT'S SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR OF MY CAR MAKES A REAL FUNNY NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE SHOCKS HAVE GONE BAD. IN FACT, WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR SHOCKS, AND IT STILL MAKES THE NOISE. WE HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS UNTIL A FRIEND OF MINE WAS IN THE CAR AND HEARD THE NOISE AND SAID HER CAR DID THE SAMETHING, AND CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE TORSION BAR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR Jan 23, 1999
WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN MY CAR MAKS A FUNNY NOISE WHICH IS CALLED A RATCHETING SOUND WHEN YOU COME TO A HAULT. A FRIEND OF MINE HAD THE SAMETHING WRONG AND OTHER CHRYSLER LEBARON CARS I HAVE BEEN NEXT TO AT STOP LIGHTS HAVE MADE THE SAME NOISE. IT'S SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR OF MY CAR MAKES A REAL FUNNY NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE SHOCKS HAVE GONE BAD. IN FACT, WE HAVE REPLACED THE REAR SHOCKS, AND IT STILL MAKES THE NOISE. WE HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS UNTIL A FRIEND OF MINE WAS IN THE CAR AND HEARD THE NOISE AND SAID HER CAR DID THE SAMETHING, AND CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE TORSION BAR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT <5 MPH (RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC), DEPRESSED ACCELERATOR AND CAR REACTED AS IF IN NEUTRAL (REVVING, NO MOVEMENT), LET OFF GAS AND TRIED AGAIN. ENGINE REVVED, SLAMMED INTO GEAR AND WENT APPROX. 30 FT. OCCURRED 3 MORE TIMES AND HAD TO BE TOWED. TRANSMISSION SHOP STATED THAT "OVERDRIVE SNAP RING BROKE INSIDE MAIN INPUT DRUM ASSEMBLY AND THE FORWARD DRUM ASSEMBLY BLEW UP" RESULTING IN NEED TO REBUILD TRANS., REPLACE ALL CLUTCH PLATES AND TORQUE CONVERTER. SHOP STATED THAT CHRYSLER KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAD UPGRADES TO TRANSMISSION BUT DID NOT RECALL BECAUSE "NOT EVERY CAR HAD THE PROBLEM". COST TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION AND HAVE UPGRADE INSTALLED $2025.51.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jan 5, 1999
THERE WERE WELD CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW REAR AXLE. TOOK TO 2ND MECHANIC & INFORMED THE SAME REASONING. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT CAN ONLY BE WELDED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Sep 15, 1998
WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR Aug 4, 1998
STABILIZER BAR WELD BROKE ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRAME; DEALER/MSNUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO THE CONSUMER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 10, 1998
VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT LOW SPEED CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jun 11, 1998
WHENEVER DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON & WITHOUT WARNING. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. SPEED WOULD VARY. WAS PUMPING ACCELERATOR TO NO AVAIL. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE & MECHANIC HAD CHANGED FUEL PUMP, COMPUTER CHIP ANYTHING ELSE NEEDED CHANGING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE BACK AT DEALERSHIP. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 11, 1998
WHENEVER DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON & WITHOUT WARNING. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. SPEED WOULD VARY. WAS PUMPING ACCELERATOR TO NO AVAIL. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE & MECHANIC HAD CHANGED FUEL PUMP, COMPUTER CHIP ANYTHING ELSE NEEDED CHANGING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE BACK AT DEALERSHIP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 11, 1998
WHENEVER DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON & WITHOUT WARNING. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. SPEED WOULD VARY. WAS PUMPING ACCELERATOR TO NO AVAIL. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE & MECHANIC HAD CHANGED FUEL PUMP, COMPUTER CHIP ANYTHING ELSE NEEDED CHANGING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE BACK AT DEALERSHIP. *AK
SEATS Jun 3, 1998
SEAT BROKE, LOWER BOLT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE, BROKE COMPLETELY IN HALF AND DID THE SCREW WHICH HELD THE COVER IN PLACE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS May 11, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE THERE IS A GRINDING METAL SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO MIDAS, MIDAS DISCOVERED THAT REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CRACKED. THIS INFORMATION WAS ALSO VERIFIED BY A CHRYSLER DEALER. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 8, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO LOW GEAR WITH OUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE SPEED. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Feb 20, 1998
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FROM ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE DOOR IS OFF SET. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Nov 20, 1997
WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, BECAUSE THEY WERE ENCLOSED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 29, 1997
WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED TWICE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE /STALL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 4, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO REVERSE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Aug 21, 1997
WHEN DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED IT MAKES THE FENDER BEND BACK BY TIRE AREA. DOOR SHIFTED & NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED HINGE HAD BROKEN OFF FRAME. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 24, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jun 27, 1997
BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR Jun 27, 1997
TORSION BAR WEAK.
SUSPENSION:REAR Jun 27, 1997
REAR AXLE BROKE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 27, 1997
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 27, 1997
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE IN WRONG GEAR, SOUNDS LIKE A VEHICLE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION TRAVELING TOO FAST IN LOW GEAR, RESULTING IN RPM NEEDLE RISING AND THEN DROPPING/LURCHING.