Model year guide

1992 Chrysler Lebaron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Chrysler Lebaron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1992 Chrysler Lebaron — representative photo
Representative photo

1992 Chrysler Lebaron at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints91
Combined20–22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1992 Chrysler Lebaron recalls 2

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #92V070000 · 13/05/1992

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.

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

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar NHTSA Campaign #92V015000 · 14/02/1992

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

Fix: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1992 Chrysler Lebaron common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

1992 Chrysler Lebaron MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,492
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,458 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1992 Chrysler Lebaron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,460
Fuel only$17,460
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCHING MECHANISM. IN SUCH A CASE THE SECONDARY LATCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION TO RESTRAIN THE HOOD IN THE EVENT THAT THE PRIMARY LATCH WAS NOT ENGAGED FOR ANY REASON AND HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR, BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISION. CORRECTION: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED IF NECESSA…

Transport Canada #1992063 · May 1992

Steering

A steering column coupling bolt may fracture due to hydrogen embrittlement, causing loss of clamping load on the steering column shaft coupling with resultant loss of steering control. Correction: Zinc plated steering column coupling bolts will be replaced with a phosphate coated bolt.

Transport Canada #1992018 · Feb 1992

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Chrysler Lebaron

The Chrysler LeBaron is a line of automobiles built by Chrysler from 1931 to 1941 and from 1977 to 1995. Chrysler also used the LeBaron name for the Imperial LeBaron from 1957 to 1975.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1992 Chrysler Lebaron vehicles on record

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Other Chrysler Lebaron model years

1991

1992 Chrysler Lebaron — frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron?

Across all 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, service brakes, hydraulic.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron get?

The 1992 Chrysler Lebaron has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.