1996 Chrysler LHS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LHS years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chrysler LHS. That ranks 3rd out of 10 LHS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (49 complaints, 36%), typically at around 105,500 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 7 fires, 11 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 135owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chrysler LHS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 49 | 36% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 16% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 10% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 10% | 250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 9% | 131,161 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 6% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 5% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chrysler LHS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis (DP04007) — opened Oct 13, 2004, closed Oct 27, 2004.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Steering system rack and pinion (EA99031) — opened Oct 29, 1999, closed Sep 13, 2001.
- Steering system rack and pinion (PE99044) — opened Jun 28, 1999, closed Oct 29, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle had a recall on the fuel rail which was repaired in 1999 by previous owner. Its blowing fuel onto the motor again. The same issue . It has 130k miles on it. When our mechanic looked at it we saw it was the same issue as the previous recall. The parts places we called said they do not…
Has loose play in steering wheel and started go off of the road for a moment while driving down the road..
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler lhs. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and steer to the right and left without warning. The contact stated that the subframe bushings of the vehicle were deteriorated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue…
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…
I put power steering fluid in and motor oil and transmission in the car and it caught on fire. My kids was in the car with me. *tr
Other Chrysler LHS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 LHS | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 LHS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LHS | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 LHS | 22 | 3 |
| 2000 LHS | 83 | 5 |
| 1999 LHS | 165 | 4 |
| 1998 LHS | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 LHS | 79 | 2 |
| 1996 | 135 | 2 |
| 1995 LHS | 148 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
Owners most often report steering, fuel system, gasoline, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chrysler LHS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LHS model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.