1994 Chrysler Lebaron: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 107 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (27% of complaints).
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0
recalls
107
owner complaints
5
fire reports
94,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 94,000 mi)One of the most complained-about Lebaron years (#1 of 6, age-adjusted)Weak spot: structure (27%)5 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)27% · 29 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)19% · 20 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)19% · 20 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)5% · 5 complaints
Seat Belts5% · 5 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)5% · 5 complaints
“Driving down the road the transmission kicked down into low gear. Almost causing an accident. When first started it goes fine the minute it warms up it will kick down into low range again, and it will do it any speed. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2013
“Door had creaked without warning it flew open and fell off catching me and my seatbelt pulling me out! The drivers door feel off and I see that this is common! You never thought someone would hit the asphalt or another car would hit the door and crash. Why haven't they rewelded or added extra metal strength to these. I have babied this car and it has remained with a family member and now me for the life of the car it was perfect and kept in the garage and it is a mess and so am I. *js”Owner report · Structure · May 2012
“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. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2006
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“While driving 65 mph the driver side door fell off the hinge without warning. The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2005
“When consumer started the vehicle rear window shattered without warning. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2004
“Vehicle lost power while driving/ engine compartment caught on fire.*mr vehicle was a total loss.*ph while driving the vehicle lost all power. The driver pulled to the south shoulder and exited the vehicle. The driver noticed flamed coming from the engine compartment. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2003
“Consumer states that the driver and passenger side doors are coming apart at the hinges making the door loose. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*jb”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2002
“Transmission with overdrive failed at only 48,000 miles without warning and while driving at 35 mph. Consumer claims this is a common problem that chrysler is aware of. Consumer contacted chrysler, and was told an upgrade would need to be done at consumer's cost.*ak the consumer believes the transmission was defective and the manufacturer should be responsible for replacing it or upgrading it. *yh”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2001
“Driver's door upper hinges weld are broken and causing door to drop and unable to close properly. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was outside its warranty, and any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2000
“The metal to which the door hinges are attached tore, causing the hinge to break and the door to drop and when the door was opened it seriously damaged the front fender. It is my suspicion that the door metal is too thin.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1994 Chrysler Lebaron reliable?
NHTSA has 107 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chrysler Lebaron. The most complained-about area is structure (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chrysler Lebaron problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 94,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.