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#BS-1992-CHRLEB-7163

1992 Chrysler Lebaron

Based on reports from 100 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
100
Crashes
13
Fires
6
Recalls
2
TSBs
51
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 100 complaints, 13 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

chugging no power

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

hard time starting when cold

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

12 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 96K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission12 (12%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip8 (8%)
Air Bags:frontal7 (7%)
Suspension:rear6 (6%)
Seats5 (5%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery4 (4%)
Electrical System:ignition3 (3%)
Power Train:axle Assembly3 (3%)

1992 Chrysler Lebaron: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 96,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 96K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear Issues

Suspension:rear complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

92V015000Feb 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.

92V070000May 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chrysler Lebaron is the 1986 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1992 Chrysler Lebaron vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

100

Class avg

50

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 100 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1992 Chrysler Lebaron: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
The 1992 Chrysler Lebaron has 100 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 Chrysler Lebaron problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Lebaron problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 96,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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