1996 CHRYSLER LHS Steering Problems
13 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1996 CHRYSLER LHS
13 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHRYSLER LHS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
HAS LOOSE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL AND STARTED GO OFF OF THE ROAD FOR A MOMENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD..
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
1.CLUNCKING,GRINDING, DOESN'T STEER PROPERLY 2.EVERY TIME IT'S ON THE ROAD 3.PARTS WILL BE REPLACED WHEN WE HAVE THE MONEY TO DO SO. *TR
FRONT END SHAKING AND POPPING REPLACED TIRERODS A LOWERCONTROL ARMS. *TR
1996 CHRYSLER LHS, LOOSE STEERING. DISCOVERED STEERING AT RISK OF TOTAL FAILURE, TIE ROD/RACK & PINION BUSHING COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. IF NOT DISCOVERED IN TIME, COULD HAVE CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF STEERING DUE TO BOLT SHEARING, PERHAPS CAUSING FATAL OR AT THE VERY LEAST, EXTREMELY INJURIOUS ACCIDENT.. *TR
WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED IN A PARKING GARAGE THE STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT TWO HALF-INCH BOLTS FOR THE INNER TIE ROD BROKE IN THE STEERING RACK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING RACK AND INNER TIE ROD BUSHING. THE CONSUMER HAS THE PARTS IN HIS POSSESSION. *AK *NM
STEERING WHEEL HAS TOO MUCH PLAY IN IT DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE BUSHING. THE BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ,BUT THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER.*AK
THE STEERING WAS VERY SENSITIVE, IT TOOK LITTLE PRESSURE TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF THE WHEELS.*JB
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CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE STEERING AND CONTINUED TO TRAVEL STRAIGHT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURED HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. TS A POPPING NOISE WAS ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONDITION. *TT *JB
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO DRIVEWAY, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING, THE FRONT WHEELS WERE COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE FRONT WHEELS WERE INDEPENDENT OF EACH OTHER, VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING GEAR AND AND TIE ROD END NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JB
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STEERING HAS A LOT OF PLAY, AND IS VERY LOOSE. *AK DEALER FOUND PROBLEM TO BE WITH THE TIEROD ENDS, BOTH INNER. *SLC
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FAILED BUSHINGS CAUSE STEERING PROBLEMS. NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE!*AK
#833683
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WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. DEALER SAYS THE BUSHING WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
Other 1996 CHRYSLER LHS Problem Areas
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
15 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
14 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
4 complaints
Steeringlinkages
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint