1994 Chrysler LHS: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 324 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (21% of complaints); the 1993 and 1995 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 324 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Takata recall; my transmission goes in "limp mode" often and I smell electric wiring burning in side my vehicle, under dash or under hood some were?! The vehicle was in motion on a city streets.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2016
“Recall 883 dealership did not fix inboard pivot bracket. Said another part could not be found or welded. Changed bracket myself. Dealership had car 16 days and we had to have it towed home. Now air conditioner doesn't work after receiving car. There was no other part needed. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler lhs. While driving 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2016
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“Driving all of sudden car lunged and all lights and motor and forward motion stopped, then all of a sudden jerked and started running normal. This has happened at least a dozen times in last year. Local dealer can not find problem. So we continue to hope and pray it doesn't result in an accident. Now when you start the engine, one time all gauges work and the next time none work. Dealer still hasn't located problem. Definitely annoying and dangerous. Glad were older, rarely drive at night. *js”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler lhs. While driving at 25 mph the vehicle automatically accelerated when approaching a hill. The contact swerved and attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. She stated that she will take the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic of the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and will submit her case number with the hard copy of the ivoq. The current and failure mileages were 51,000. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning while pulling out of a parking space. The contact lost control of the vehicle, and struck two other vehicles before striking a telephone pole. A police report was filed. A chrysler inspector took the vehicle to a service dealer, where they were unable to determine the problem.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2006
“1994 chrysler lhs accelerated without warning causing consumer to strike two vehicles and a telephone pole. *kb the consumer stated the air bags failed to deploy. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle started to jerk, the engine and cruise control light illuminated and the vehicle stalled and was unable to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle remained for a month. The dealer determined the problem was the computer module (or chip) and it needed to be replaced coupled with a fuel injection cleanse. Two miles later after leaving the dealer the vehicle presented the same problem and stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2006
“Windshield wiper stops working (no power) during rainstorm. It's very dangerous to change lanes to the shoulder in the rain without wipers. Slamming hood starts wipers again. All gauges (speed, tack, gas etc) either go full on/off or stop at 1/2 actual speed/ rpm without any apparent reason. At the same time, the seat belt and air bag lights illuminate. Pounding on dash sometimes returns the gauges. Turning off the engine and re-starting correct the gauges/lights but not the wipers. Car is at dealers for repair and they can not find problem(s).*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2006
“Aprox. 2 months ago I took my 1994 chrysler lhs to the dealer due to the traction control system light and the ABS light were on. The dealer determined the problem was the " brake pedal travel sensor" , on the brake booster. I was advised the part is no longer available from chrysler. It was discontinued, after 1995, but it was 2005, so the 10 year rule on parts should not have been imposed yet.*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 15 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
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.
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
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Is the 1994 Chrysler LHS reliable?
NHTSA has 324 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chrysler LHS. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chrysler LHS problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 125,377 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Chrysler LHS have open recalls?
4 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.