Model year record

1995 Chrysler LHS

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 252 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission33101,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1260,000 mi
Vehicle speed control11205,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine10105,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly8—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system7—
Steering7108,970 mi
Steering: linkages7—
Seats686,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6—
Steering: rack and pinion680,000 mi
Unknown or other6—
Air bags: frontal5157,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5101,000 mi
Structure5—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm575,222 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack4101,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar4—
Fuel system, gasoline3164,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail3115,489 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Seat belts: front: retractor322,857 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Suspension: front3—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling296,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Fuel/propulsion system2235,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner279,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2101,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1105,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1145,000 mi
Seat belts: front1205,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment170,087 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 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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