1994 Chrysler Lebaron Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 24%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chrysler Lebaron, 24% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased the car with 75,000 miles on it. Thought it might last a little while. I have had to replace the battery, alternator, front wheel bearings, transmission leak, and now the transmission doesn't work! Grinds when I put it into reverse, and all the other gears nothing happens. I also just put a new filter and fluid in three months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10165173, filed 2006-08, 80,000 miles“Our auto repair mechanic replaced the tag axel on our 1994 Lebaron. He also stated that there was two other lebarons in the same area where I live with the same problem. I find this a little unusal. The auto repair mechanic also placed a call to a Chrysler parts dealer to inquire the price of a new lag axel. Before the mechanic could state the model of car the parts dealer told the mechanic what model and type of car. The back of the car was making a noise,the lag axel was cracked. If left undetected or repaired it could of caused serious injurys.as I l”
NHTSA complaint #710478, filed 1999-08“Both driver's side and passenger's side doors have separated from body of vehicle on two different occasions, and have been welded back on. Dealer has been contacted, 1 door repaired by dealer, other door at owner's expense. Vehicle also experiencing transmission problems--internal part broke loose and flew through the housing. Repaired at owner's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #841594, filed 1999-07“When going up an embankment car was changing to neutral and then to 1st gear. Took to dealer for annual inspection, and dealer said that lip seal that held pressure was not holding, and was causing transmission to downshift unexpectedly. Problem still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #874994, filed 2000-11“Possible defect of transimission was repaired at 37,706 miles. Replacements were done to the filter to correct problem. However,there were many service bulletins issued due to transmission failure, complete overhaul required at 42000.”
NHTSA complaint #550222, filed 2000-01Transmission 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 1994 Chrysler Lebaron
31 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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