Model year record

1994 Chrysler LHS

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 509 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V215000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
402,830
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-02-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V184000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
722,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1999-01-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V024000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
110,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-02-08
Owners notified
1994-03-04

Defect description

THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Safety risk

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system43
Power train: automatic transmission39108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine18147,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline17
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner16123,300 mi
Vehicle speed control16125,753 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system12
Steering: rack and pinion12120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline10145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery10
Electrical system: wiring943,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood9
Exterior lighting: headlights9
Seats9123,300 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly9124,500 mi
Structure9
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm9
Unknown or other960,500 mi
Structure: frame and members8
Air bags: frontal798,600 mi
Electrical system7124,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail7154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)6
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines6
Seats: front assembly: recliner6155,987 mi
Suspension: front6
Electrical system: ignition5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys5
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Structure: body: trunk lid5
Electrical system: ignition: switch4
Engine and engine cooling464,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch4
Power train4105,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments4
Suspension4
Air bags3752 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Exterior lighting: back up lights3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3145,000 mi
Fuel system, other3
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
Steering360,500 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage2
Parking brake2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift261,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2124,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: column2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Suspension: rear280,000 mi
Tires2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine1105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment160,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1166,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1126,646 mi
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal198,300 mi
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1

The 1993 model has 255 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.