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1992 Pontiac LeMans Value Leader 2dr Coupe

The 1992 Pontiac LeMans Value Leader 2dr Coupe is a 1.6-liter inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,395 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The LeMans measures 163.7 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,164 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,395 ($19,447 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L I4
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13-in.
Wheels Rear13-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length163.7 in
Width65.5 in
Height53.5 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb Weight2,164 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.8 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear32.8 in
Shoulder Room Front53.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.4 in
Hip Room Front53.7 in
Hip Room Rear53.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac LEMANS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

Dec 23, 1994 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE GUIDE TRACK RAIL IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT CARRIER MOVES CAUSING A CHATTERING NOISE, MOMENTARY BINDING WHILE TRAVELING, CYCLING BACK AND FORTH, OR STOPS COMPLETELY.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT A PERSON FROM USING THEIRRESTRAINT SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 94V248000

21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac LEMANS

Owner Complaints

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac LEMANS (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts12
Exterior Lighting3
Electrical System2
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 2, 2001 · Seats
“THE BRACKITS THAT HOLD THE SEAT TO THE TRACK BROKE. *AK”
Feb 12, 2001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Exterior Lighting, Latches/Locks/Linkages
“BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON…”
Nov 25, 1999 · Electrical System, Seat Belts
“HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. REPLACED SWITCH THREE TIMES, EACH TIME THE SWITCH MELTED AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE LAST TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE WIRING TO WHICH THE SWITCH IS CONNECTED ALSO MELTED. IN…”
Sep 10, 1998 · Seat Belts
“DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BEL IS DO NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS WHILE DRIVING, SEATBELTS WILL COME LOOSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERS CANNOT CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK”
Mar 31, 1998 · Seat Belts
“AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES, RECALL WORK PERFORMED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL.”

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 PONTIAC LEMANS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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