Model year record

1997 Chrysler LHS

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 105 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
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system9105,243 mi
Fuel system, gasoline6127,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission6
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system453,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Electrical system368,044 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights399,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Steering3137,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery253,000 mi
Fuel system, other2110,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Steering: rack and pinion2108,214 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint24,073 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling177,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1121,454 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1121,454 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1132,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel/propulsion system1160,000 mi
Seat belts184,476 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic197,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1108,214 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control197,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 21 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.