1998 Chrysler LHS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Chrysler LHS has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (2 reports).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Chrysler LHS recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Recall 04V021Jan 13, 20042,315,768 vehicles affected

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Recall 03V035Feb 5, 20031,066,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Chrysler LHS problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2000-12-07, Vehicle Speed Control
WAS DRIVING 40MPH & CAME UPON A STOP LIGHT. WAS WAITING AT STOP LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. GAS PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. WAS HEADING TOWARDS THE WATER. MANAGED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. HIT THE BALANET HEAD-ON. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AN D BRAKES FAILED. *AK
1999-03-25, Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING THEY SMELLED GAS FUMES. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING OUT OF WHERE THE FUEL HOSE INSERTS INTO THE FUEL RAIL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL NUMBER 98V184000. *AK
1998-10-23, Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT END TO LIFT, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

1998 Chrysler LHS questions

Does the 1998 Chrysler LHS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Chrysler LHS: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler LHS?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.

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