CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Chrysler LHS has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 7 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (58 reports).
1996 Chrysler LHS recalls
Most common 1996 Chrysler LHS problems
Problem areas named in the 135 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 58 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Suspension | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL RAIL WHICH WAS REPAIRED IN 1999 BY PREVIOUS OWNER. ITS BLOWING FUEL ONTO THE MOTOR AGAIN. THE SAME ISSUE . IT HAS 130K MILES ON IT. WHEN OUR MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT WE SAW IT WAS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE PREVIOUS RECALL. THE PARTS PLACES WE CALLED SAID THEY DO NOT SELL THE THE RECALL KITS TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP. CALLED DEALERSHIP SPOKE WITH MANAGER. THEY SAID THE RECALL KITS ARE IN DETROIT AND SINCE THE RECALL. L HS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE IT CANT BE REPAIRED AGAIN. WE CALLED MANUFACTURER. THEY SAID TO GO TO A SCRAP YARD TO GET PART OR CALL BACK DEALERSHIP AND ADVISE THEM TO ORDER THE KIT AND RE DO IT AND THERES ALSO ANOTHER RECALL ON IT CURRENTLY AMD FORBTHE DEALE
HAS LOOSE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL AND STARTED GO OFF OF THE ROAD FOR A MOMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD..
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER LHS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND STEER TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME BUSHINGS OF THE VEHICLE WERE DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL LOST CONTROL WHILE TURNING LEFT. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. DIAGNOSING FAILURE TODAY. BELIEVE EITHER TIE ROD OR STEERING BOX. IF YOUR STEERING WHEEL HAS ANY PLAY WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT DRIVING UNTIL HAVING IT LOOKED AT BY MECHANIC. LIVES COULD EASILY BE LOST AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
I PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN AND MOTOR OIL AND TRANSMISSION IN THE CAR AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY KIDS WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME. *TR
1996 Chrysler LHS questions
Does the 1996 Chrysler LHS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Chrysler LHS: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (58), Fuel System, Gasoline (22), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Chrysler LHS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.