1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 2.5 Turbo 5MT
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- Photo: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron Highline in Flash Red Clearcoat, Front Left, 01-04-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Highline Convertible with Sport Package, front left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler cabriolet arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron Highline in Flash Red Clearcoat, Rear Right, 04-04-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Highline Convertible with Sport Package, rear left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 2.5 Turbo 5MT is a 150-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 convertible with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5 L SOHC turbocharged inline-4 (Turbo I) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 104 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 2.5 Turbo 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Chrysler LEBARON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 13, 1992 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY BE PREVENTED FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Consequence: IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ENGAGEMENT FAILS, THE LACK OFENGAGEMENT BY THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REDUCING OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND ONCOMINGTRAFFIC, AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: ADJUST THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH TO ALLOW THE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
NHTSA campaign 92V070000
Feb 14, 1992 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
NHTSA campaign 92V015000
80 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Chrysler LEBARON
Owner Complaints
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Chrysler LEBARON (10 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 18 |
| Hydraulic | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.