1992 Chrysler Lebaron Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 23%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron, 23% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #707615, filed 1999-06“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #702266, filed 1999-01“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.”
NHTSA complaint #833027, filed 1999-01“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.”
NHTSA complaint #516878, filed 1997-05“While driving experienced transmission malfunctioning, dropped down into low gear, then suddenly vehicle accelerated out of control, engine overpowering brakes, vehicle hit a wall.”
NHTSA complaint #804543, filed 1996-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 | 13% |
| 1994 | 24 | 24% |
| 1993 | 21 | 32% |
| 1992 | 18 | 23% |
| 1991 | 21 | 33% |
| 1990 | 28 | 41% |
| 1989 | 7 | 14% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 7% |
| 1986 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chrysler Lebaron
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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