1996 Chrysler LHS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
89 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
99,560 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 89 complaints (13.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 31 | 34.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 7.9% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 5.6% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 12 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 8 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 8 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Suspension:Front | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
Steering: 12; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 12; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 8; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 8; Suspension: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Suspension:Front: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 63 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1996: 3; 2000: 24; 2001: 12; 2002: 11; 2003: 9; 2004: 8; 2005: 8; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 4; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2014: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 31 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002554 · 2003-01-10 (January 10, 2003)
ONCE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND APPROACHING A STOP INTO A DRIVEWAY THE OWNER HEARD A POPPING SOUND. HE WAS INFORMED THAT SEVERAL BOLTS THAT GO INTO THE STEERING BOX HAD SHEERED. THE VEHICLE HAD LOST TOTAL STEERING. THE OWNER STILL HAS THE BOLTS/BROKEN PARTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004568 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
THE STEERING WAS VERY SENSITIVE, IT TOOK LITTLE PRESSURE TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF THE WHEELS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004568 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002006 · 2003-01-03 (January 3, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THERE WAS A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10106722 · 2005-02-16 (February 16, 2005)
TRANSMISSION IS POPPING FROM DRIVE TO LOWEST GEAR AT 45 MPH AND IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS TIMES CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS THE SPEED SENSOR AND THIS LAST TIME THE CONSUMER IT WAS TOLD THE SOLENOID. THE CAR STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY DOING SPEED IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. *EH
Owner-reported narrative. 131,161 miles reported. Look up ODI 10106722 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094852 · 2004-10-04 (October 4, 2004)
PETITION FOR INVESTIGATION OF 1996 CHRYSLER LHS DEFECTIVE FUEL RAILS. *BF PETITION IS TO ALSO INVESTIGATE THE ABS AND THE FRAME CONSTRUCTION/ALIGNMENT. THE VEHILCE'S WINDSHILED EXPLODED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BELOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL RAILS LEAKED GASOLINE. THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS CONTAMINATED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094852 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722521 · 2000-05-10 (May 10, 2000)
REPLACED ROTORS 3 TIMES,AT 11,000 MI. 20,894 MI. AND NOW AT 36,000 MI. THATS AN AVERAGE OF 9,000 MILES PER SET OF ROTORS ALL DUE TO WARPING AND PITTING. COMPANY ACCEPETED COST OF ONE SET OF ROTORS BUT I HAD TO PAY LABOR COSTS OF OVER $200.00 PLUS PADS THAT WERE TORN UP DUE TO PIECES OF THE ROTOR BREAKING OFF. I DID HAVE AN ACCIDENT ON JAN.3 1999 TRAVELING AT 35 MILES PER HOUR THE ROAD WAS WET AND A VAN BACKED UP ON FORT STREET A MAIN THROUGHFARE AND MY CAR DID A 360 DEGREE TURN ALTHOUGH I HAVE A B S BRAKE SYSTEM , I DON'T KNOW IF THE ROTORS HAD…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722521 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10105456 · 2004-12-28 (December 28, 2004)
THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10105456 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056214 · 2004-01-31 (January 31, 2004)
ON 15 NOV 2003, MY 1996 CHRYSLER LHS, VIN [XXX], STARTED SMELLING OF GAS WHILE I WAS WAITING AT AN INTERSECTION. AFTER DRIVING TO A NEARBY LOT, I DETERMINED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING ON TOP OF THE ENGINE, AROUND THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE IT, SO I PARKED IT AND CALLED MY AUTO SERVICE FOR A TOW TO A LAS VEGAS PRECISION TUNE AUTOCARE THAT I'VE USED FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. THEY CONFIRMED THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED REPLACED. INJECTOR BASE GASKET, INJECTOR O-RINGS, PLUM GASKET AND INJECTOR RAIL ASSEMBLY WAS REP…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,120 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10216015 · 2008-01-25 (January 25, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHRYSLER LHS. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK AND SMELLED GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LEAK ORIGINATED FROM THE FUEL PUMP AND THAT HER VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V184000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). THE DEALER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF THE O-RINGS AND FUEL RAILS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED.
Owner-reported narrative. 96,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10216015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 865030 · 2000-07-07 (July 7, 2000)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACE A BODY MODULE ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHICH CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS TO BURN. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER SHOP FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 865030 at NHTSA ↗