Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Chrysler LHS

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 218 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 03V035000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,066,000
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-05
Owners notified
2003-04-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V119000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
161,682
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-11
Owners notified
2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V034000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
204,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-04
Owners notified
2000-03-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control2227,956 mi
Air bags963,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission940,798 mi
Steering955,000 mi
Electrical system861,000 mi
Wheels: rim830,000 mi
Structure: body: hood750,000 mi
Air bags: frontal620,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner655,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion673,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights5—
Suspension: front522,000 mi
Tires526,950 mi
Visibility: windshield5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash443,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling461,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine41,252 mi
Seats461,900 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner429,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4125,000 mi
Structure410,253 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3180,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Exterior lighting399,000 mi
Interior lighting3—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch358,000 mi
Seat belts363,800 mi
Tires: bead376,000 mi
Unknown or other361,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3157,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring243,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2121,135 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.258,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices230,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system290,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Structure: body2122,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal264,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Wheels2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1125,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1130,122 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system158,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Fuel system, gasoline1135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings158,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train158,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust129,800 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes153,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments179,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid155,000 mi
Suspension190,000 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Unknown154,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1125,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1998 model has 44 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 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.