1993 Chrysler Lebaron Problems
- Complaints
- 66filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,349miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Complaints on this model year lean heavily on the automatic transmission, with owners describing sudden lockups or drops into low gear, sometimes while cruise control or lights are in use. A second cluster involves the rear suspension and axle welds, where owners report the rear end wobbling or a weld separating. Many of these reports were filed on older, high-mileage cars, so wear and prior repairs are part of the picture.
- Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission locks up or drops into low gear
- 9 complaints (14%)
- median 10,000 mi at 11.9 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- filed 1996–2004
Owners describe the transmission suddenly engaging low or second gear while driving, sometimes with a bang and a hard jerk, and occasionally going into a limp-mode state where the car will not shift normally. Several say it happened with the lights, brake pedal, dome light or cruise control involved, and one report mentions a mechanic finding internal valving failure. Dealers and shops in the complaints replaced or rebuilt the transmission, and in some cases the problem returned after the repair. Mileage is not given in most of these reports; they span filings from the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s, often on cars with substantial prior use.
What to check: Drive the car through all gears, including at highway speed and with the air conditioning and lights on, and note any harsh or delayed shifts. Ask for transmission service records and whether the fluid and any valve body work have been addressed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Transmission went into limp-home mode (locked in 2nd gear. Also showed slippage in r-d shift. Mechanic diagnosed problem as failure in internal valving. He also found a dscarded cigarette bet in the valve body. Transmission not repairable. Replaced transmission and transmission sensors, to the tune of $2,800. Spoke to Chrysler's customer relations department before authorizing repair. They flatly refused to offer any goodwill adjustment, because I was second owner. …”
NHTSA complaint #761204, filed 2002-04“While driving transmission shifts into low gear, causing vehicle to almost go out of control. It generally happens when lights are turned on otr tapping the brakes. Dome lights will cause the problem too.”
NHTSA complaint #518468, filed 1997-08 - Suspension
Rear axle and suspension weld separation
- 8 complaints (12%)
- median 70,349 mi at 12.2 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- filed 1997–2004
Owners report cracking or separation at welds around the rear axle cross-member and trailing arms, leading to a wobbling rear end, vibration, or a metal grinding noise. Some describe the rear wheel wobbling badly enough to lose control, and one report says a shop considered the whole rear assembly in need of replacement. Dealers in these complaints generally welded or replaced parts, and some owners say the repair did not last. Reports appear from the late 1990s to 2004, including at mileage around 32,000 and again near 70,000 on the same vehicle, and one over 170,000 miles.
What to check: Have the rear underside inspected on a lift, looking closely at welds on the axle cross-member and trailing arms for cracks or previous weld repairs. Ask whether any rear suspension work has been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Dealer welded ends of broken torsion bars to trailing arms 9/8/99 the weld broke 8/30/00 Chrysler says it is not a manf. Defect. The car was not involved in an accident so what caused it to break 2 times? It sure seem to me like a manaf. Defect. One of the repair places I had look at it thought the entire rear end needs to be replaced. Was told that in present condition when going at 60-70 MPH & turn one may lose control. Also, the rear end is wobelly.”
NHTSA complaint #730677, filed 2000-09“The welds on the back wheel failed causing vibration. All the welds did not fail, but enough failed so the suspention could not be repaired. The failure was so bad a complete new read suspention had to be done. A dealer comment that this is a common problem caused me to fill out this report. This has been reported to Chrysler ref 630-5949. I have not seen a failure such as this in any vehicle I have owned in the past 40 years. Crysler seemed unconcerned about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #712766, filed 1999-10 - Electrical system
Stalling or cutting out while driving
- 8 complaints (12%)
- typically at 3.4 yrs old
- filed 1995–1997
Owners describe intermittent stalling with little or no warning, including while moving, at a stop, or when slowing for traffic. A few mention the car would restart or that holding throttle was needed to keep it idling, and some say the dealer could not reproduce the fault; related notes include the oil light flickering and door locks or engine behavior changing when the headlights are on. Mileage is mostly not stated in these reports, which date from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s.
What to check: Ask about any history of stalling or electrical work, and test the car with headlights, wipers and accessories switched on. Check that idle is steady when stopping and that warning lights behave normally.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls without warning. This has been a continuous problem and the dealer is unable to find the problem. Consumr states door lock are inoperable when headlighs are on engine surges and makes noise.”
NHTSA complaint #805247, filed 1996-11“When driving in heavy traffic took foot off accelerator to lightly apply the brakes the vehicle stopped without warning. Vehicle was towed to dealership, dealer could not find problem, and performed regular maintenance.”
NHTSA complaint #819348, filed 1997-12
Buying note. Given the age of this model year, condition and maintenance history matter more than any single fault. A pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the transmission, rear axle welds and fuel lines is worth the cost before committing.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 30 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 66 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron. 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,349 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension13 20%
- Electrical system11 17%
- Engine cooling7 11%
- Air bags4 6.1%
- Brakes4 6.1%
- Steering4 6.1%
- Vehicle speed control4 6.1%
- Fuel system3 4.5%
- Seats3 4.5%
Also reported: Body and structure (3), Exterior lighting (2), Seat belts (2), Latches, locks and linkages (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Odometer / speedometer readings are 10% high, this requires constant re-calculation of speed while driving. Police have stopped car for going under speed limit.”
NHTSA complaint #722735, filed 2000-05Suspension: “While driving at a speed of 20 MPH passenger's side rear wheel began to wobble, causing the consumer to lose control . The dealer was unable to fix the problem because of too many broken welds on rear wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #849754, filed 1999-11Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #985127, filed 1996-06Engine cooling: “While driving in snow serpentine belt would become dislodged due to snow getting inside of engine. Taken to dealership & informed consumer of a factory defect. Serpentine belt needed replacing. No way to block snow from getting into engine.”
NHTSA complaint #857718, filed 2000-03Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 170,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Chrysler Lebaron version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBaron FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| LeBaron FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| LeBaron FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| LeBaron FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Electrical system. Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing…
- 10130080Aug 22, 2016Exterior lighting, Equipment. 05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See…
- 10130079Aug 22, 2016Equipment. Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers…
- 10129047Aug 18, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045Aug 18, 2016Equipment. CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part…
- 10129044Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. 1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part…
- 10129042Aug 17, 2016Equipment. Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016Electrical system. P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA…
- 10129046Jun 2, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Other model years of the Chrysler Lebaron
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 75 | 65,020 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 102 | 87,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 66 | 70,349 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 78 | 96,000 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 63 | 33,564 | 5 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 68 | 98,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 49 | — | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 32 | — | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 42 | 98,000 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 25 | 63,858 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 10 | — | 5 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
All Chrysler Lebaron model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron?
Complaints on this model year lean heavily on the automatic transmission, with owners describing sudden lockups or drops into low gear, sometimes while cruise control or lights are in use. The issues reported most often: Transmission locks up or drops into low gear; Rear axle and suspension weld separation; Stalling or cutting out while driving.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron have?
NHTSA recorded 66 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 21 complaints (32% of the total), followed by suspension with 13.
Has the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron (LeBaron, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Chrysler Lebaron reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,349 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 170,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.