Chrysler LHS Steering Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Chrysler LHS across 6 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (26% of reports).
- 135steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 35 of 135 complaints (26%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 29 of 135 complaints (21%)
- Steering gear: mentioned in 10 of 135 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Chrysler LHS at $1,700, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,150.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler LHS steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the Chrysler LHS. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Has loose play in steering wheel and started go off of the road for a moment while driving down the road..
I was backing out of my parking turning my squeaky steering wheel and the air bag light came on. I have almost had several accidents because then my horn stopped when the air bag light came on. So i checked the cruise control that don't work either now none of the buttons behind the steering wheel…
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…
Lots of play in steering 7 to 8 inchs. Had to replace rack and pinion. Cost $650. Went out again august of 2010. *tr *js
For some time now when i would start my car ,i would hear a banging sound and feel the steering wheel move. I took the car for service and tie rod ends and i think center link were replaced . It was fine for a while and than i started to get a grinding noise when the wheel was turned. Took it in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler LHSs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about steering for the Chrysler LHS. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler LHS steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Chrysler LHS?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,150), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Chrysler LHS?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 35 of 135 complaints, followed by “tie rod” (29).
See all Chrysler LHS problems.