no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
1997 Chrysler LHSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 1997 Chrysler LHS, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Chrysler LHS has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes, hydraulic
10Steering
9Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Visibility
5Electrical system
4Seat belts
4Fuel system, other
1710 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 20 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 17 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1997 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
1997 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
1997 Chrysler LHS safety ratings
1997 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
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Chrysler LHS, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISNo recall
- AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKLed to recall 04V-021
- FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKLed to recall 98V-184
In owners' words
What LHS owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CAR HAS HAD BAD FUEL LEAK NOW FOR A MONTH, IT IS AN INJECTOR THAT I AM CERTAIN WAS REPLACED BY THE LOCAL DEALER TWO YEARS AGO, BUT EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE DIAGNOSED IT, THEY ARE CLAIMING THEY REPLACED A DIFFERENT INJECTOR TO THE LEAKING ONE,AND THEREFORE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR WARRANTY. I…
BAD FUEL LEAK DEVELOPED, AND WAS, AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS, REPAIRED BY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER,- PLENUM, INJECTOR ETC. REPLACED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER LHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V184000 (FUEL SYSTEM: GASOLINE: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM) IN 1999 FOR AN ABNORMAL GASOLINE SMELL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR HAD RETURNED AND THE SMELL OF…
Own a 1997 LHS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.