IllustrationFOR THE FIRST TIME USING A BRAND NEW JACK TO LIFT THE CAR, THE CAR DROPPED ABOUT TWO INCHES BEFORE IT STOPPED AND RIPPED OFF THREADS ON THE JACK. WORN GEAR. TT
1994 Chrysler Lebaron
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Limited comparison data
There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 5 of 102 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports5 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
102 reportsWHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW ZERO STRONG SMELL STARTS COMING OUT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30MPH AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
DRIVER SIDE SEAT, EXPERIENCED SEAT BACK FAILURE, WILL FALL BACK WHEN DRIVING. TT
ABS, FAILURE OF MASTER CYLINDER, IN FOR REPAIR, BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN DRIVING, EA95-026 ACTIVE. TT
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS DON'T RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS AT ALL. OWNER STRUCK STEERING WHEEL AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEPENDABLE DODGE WILL REPLACE WHOLE SEAT BELT. TT
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS AUTOMATIC. THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT WORK OR ENGAGE PROPERLY. *AK
STEERING COLUMN VIBRATE OUT OF CONTROL, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. TT
FRONT END VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING; LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURNS; TIRES REPLACED; PROBLEM STILL EXIST. TT
MALFUCTION IN THE MOTOR ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE, BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONECTED IN ORDER TO TURN MOTOR OFF. TT
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.