Model year record

1994 Chrysler LHS

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

Chrysler LHS, 1994–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1994–1997 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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