1994 CHRYSLER LHS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

509

Owner Complaints

23 Crashes 18 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS

The 1994 CHRYSLER LHS has received a total of 509 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (43 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (39 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (18 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS, potentially affecting up to 3,551,198 vehicles.

Recall 04V021000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

| 2,315,768 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

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Recall 99V215000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 402,830 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

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Recall 98V184000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 722,600 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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,...

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Recall 94V024000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 110,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Consequence: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS

509 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 43 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 39 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 18 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 18 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 16
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 16 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 12 1 Fire
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 12
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 10 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 10 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 9
Seats
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 9
Structure
Complaints: 9
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 9 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 8
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 7 Crashes 5 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 6
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 6
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4 3 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10957151 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
TAKATA RECALL; MY TRANSMISSION GOES IN "LIMP MODE" OFTEN AND I SMELL ELECTRIC WIRING BURNING IN SIDE MY VEHICLE, UNDER DASH OR UNDER HOOD SOME WERE?! THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREETS.
#10957151 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
TAKATA RECALL; MY TRANSMISSION GOES IN "LIMP MODE" OFTEN AND I SMELL ELECTRIC WIRING BURNING IN SIDE MY VEHICLE, UNDER DASH OR UNDER HOOD SOME WERE?! THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREETS.
#10916699 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | | 123,300 miles
RECALL 883 DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIX INBOARD PIVOT BRACKET. SAID ANOTHER PART COULD NOT BE FOUND OR WELDED. CHANGED BRACKET MYSELF. DEALERSHIP HAD CAR 16 DAYS AND WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. NOW AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK AFTER RECEIVING CAR. THERE WAS NO OTHER PART NEEDED. *TR
#10916699 | SEATS | | 123,300 miles
RECALL 883 DEALERSHIP DID NOT FIX INBOARD PIVOT BRACKET. SAID ANOTHER PART COULD NOT BE FOUND OR WELDED. CHANGED BRACKET MYSELF. DEALERSHIP HAD CAR 16 DAYS AND WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. NOW AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK AFTER RECEIVING CAR. THERE WAS NO OTHER PART NEEDED. *TR
#10911124 | ENGINE | | 105,000 miles Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

211099 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

SUBJECT REGARDING AUXILIARY DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHRYSLER LHS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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