Model year record

1995 Chrysler LHS

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

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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