1995 Chrysler LHSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 1995 Chrysler LHS, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 2, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chrysler LHS has problems

148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train414
Steering321
Engine and engine cooling241
Fuel system, gasoline210
Service brakes, hydraulic141
Suspension131
Vehicle speed control124
Equipment90
Seats80
8 other systems378

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1995 Chrysler LHS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 99V-215 · Aug 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other LHS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LHS median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Chrysler LHS safety ratings

1995 Chrysler LHS 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Chrysler LHS, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISDP04007 · closed Oct 27, 2004
    No recall
  3. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  4. UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKSEA95028 · closed Feb 24, 1997
    No recall
  5. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA98007 · closed Feb 1, 1999
    Led to recall 98V-184
  6. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONEA99031 · closed Sep 13, 2001
    No recall
  7. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONPE99044 · closed Oct 29, 1999
    No recall
  8. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What LHS owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: 3 MONTHS AGO THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TOWARD THE CITY AND THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN CAR STARTED SMOKING. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED. IT WAS RUNNING FINE BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CAR THREW A ROD, AND…
Complaint 10123751 · Jun 1, 2005 · 105,000 miles
'RECALL CAMPAIGN' FOR CHRYSLER LHS 1995, TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK. *BF RECALL#04V021000. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE CRASH HE WAS INVOLVED IN WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. *JB
Complaint 10117178 · Mar 28, 2005
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS STANDING BY THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. CONSUMER RAN BEHIND THE VEHICLE, GRABBED THE DOOR AND WAS DRAGGED A FEW FEET, INJURING HIS KNEES, BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND SLAM THE GEAR INTO PARK. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE HE WAS…
Complaint 10115830 · Mar 25, 2005 · 145,000 miles

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