1998 Chrysler LHS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LHS years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chrysler LHS. That ranks 7th out of 10 LHS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving 40mph & came upon a stop light. Was waiting at stop light when vehicle suddenly accelerated. Gas pedal went to floor. Was heading towards the water. Managed to turn steering wheel. Hit the balanet head-on. Neither air bag deployed, an d brakes failed. *ak
While driving they smelled gas fumes. When the consumer pulled over, noticed that there was fuel leaking out of where the fuel hose inserts into the fuel rail. The manufacturer has been contacted. This vehicle is experiencing problems associated with recall number 98v184000. *ak
Vehicle has sudden acceleration which caused the front end to lift, resulting in an accident. *ak
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 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 LHS | 79 | 2 |
| 1996 LHS | 135 | 2 |
| 1995 LHS | 148 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler LHS?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler LHS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.