Model year record

1996 Chrysler LHS

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 185 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 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
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1520,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion14100,000 mi
Steering13116,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1296,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9250 mi
Air bags: frontal7
Power train: automatic transmission7131,161 mi
Suspension6163,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Suspension: front550,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail445,215 mi
Steering: linkages4
Steering: rack and pinion: rack494,537 mi
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system3190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Fuel system, gasoline332,496 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3
Structure384,000 mi
Air bags2190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Structure: body: hood2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Tires2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine1190,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Fuel/propulsion system1130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake1114,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1114,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1217,526 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1250 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1217,526 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut195,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 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.