no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
1996 Chrysler LHSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 135 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler LHS, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Chrysler LHS has problems
135 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Steering
22Fuel system, gasoline3 crash/fire/injury
14Suspension
13Service brakes, hydraulic5 crash/fire/injury
12Power train2 crash/fire/injury
11Engine and engine cooling
9Electrical system
8Air bags
7Structure
2212 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 49 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 22 | 3 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 5 |
| Power train | 12 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 7 |
| Structure | 7 | 3 |
| 12 other systems | 22 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 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
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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
1996 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
1996 Chrysler LHS safety ratings
1996 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
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Chrysler LHS, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISNo recall
- AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKLed to recall 04V-021
- STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONNo recall
- STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONNo recall
In owners' words
What LHS owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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
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…
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