1993 Chrysler LHS: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2004

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest LHS years (#8 of 8 by complaints, age-adjusted)

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Common problems

Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 2 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)1 complaint

Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)1 complaint

“Vehicle was hit head-on at an angle, and left front wheel penetrated the foot well of driver's side passenger compartment, shattering driver's left leg. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Dec 1996

“Consumer received recall 99v215000 concerning the lower control arm. Contacted the dealer. Dealer indicated no tool was available to correct the problem, but later when they received the tools, they were broken. Owner is unsure whether vehicle was properly repaired. *ak *ml”Owner report · Suspension

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 3 campaigns

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT04V021000 · Jan 2004

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.

Remedy: 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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM99V215000 · Aug 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM98V184000 · Aug 1998

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.

Remedy: 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.

How other years compare

1993 (this page)2 complaints · 3 recalls 1994324 complaints · 4 recalls 1995148 complaints · 3 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 Chrysler LHS reliable?

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chrysler LHS. The most complained-about area is structure.

Does the 1993 Chrysler LHS have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.