1999 Chrysler LHS: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 165 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (15% of complaints); the 1997 and 2000 and 2001 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 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler lhs. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the horn and cruise control failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clock spring assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v480000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2017
“Takata recall I have just spent $435 to replace the starter assembly in my chrysler. Had just purchased a new battery. The car only has 60k miles on it. Has there been any recalls for this issue? That seems fairly low miles for a starter replacement.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2016
“All of the dashboard gauges stopped working, the driver seat started moving, all at once. The speedometer stopped working while the driver's seat was adjusting itself--super dangerous! *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2012
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler lhs. The contact stated that while trying to open the front passenger and driver side windows, the windows became disengaged from the track. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. Updated 03/01/13*lj updated 03/07/13”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2012
“I was stopped at a traffic light and I was rear-ended by a large suv. My driver-side seatbelt un-snapped at moment of impact..my wife was in the passenger seat her belt was fine..the car was damaged and everybody was ok...but was curious why the seatbelt un-snapped.. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2011
“The chrome rims on the chrysler is defective. The inside of the chrome rim starts to flake where the chrome rim meets the beading on the tire and the tire starts to leak at the flaking. I cannot find a chrysler recall on this chrome rim defect in spite of numerous complaints. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a owns a 1999 chrysler lhs. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v035000 (seats:front assembly:recliner). While parked, the front driver's seat unexpectedly reclined. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the seat back recliner bolt was broken. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately eight months later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the seat was again repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2010
“Driver of another vehicle was traveling down a major highway on the wrong side of the hwy, when the car in front of me swerved and I was hit head on in my 1999 chrysler lhs concord by the oncoming vehicle, where I tried to swerve over but was too late my chrysler went air born, flipped and rolled, out of the impact my air bag didn't deploy and I was thrown from the front to the rear, back to the front of the vehicle. I have read several complaints as mine regarding the chrysler air bags not deploying, and on a head on collision, they are automatically suppose to deploy. I'm now in and out of therapy and without a vehicle. But thankful to still be alive. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2009
“1999 chrysler concorde lhs, bumping, clunking noises in rear. Left front wheel when turned to left makes a popping sound. Purchased car "used" in 2005.with 69,000 mi. Had bumping sounds in rear at that time and had it checked out by mechanic, could not find anything. It is now 09-27-2009 and tonight I noticed a loud pop when I turned steering wheel to the left entering garage, this prompted me to look up problem on line only to learn that this chrylser model is defective! And that chrysler will not fix theses vehicles! I am now afraid to dive my car at all. Vehicle now has 99,000 miles. What can I do? *tr”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2009
“When driving the dash light dim and the idiot lights come on and the gas and speedometer go dead. Sometime the front drivers seat decides to readjust itself and almost caused me do wreck. Was told all this is know by chrysler but cant afford to take to shop. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2009
When filing, owners marked a crash in 29 of these complaints and injuries in 39 - 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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1999 Chrysler LHS reliable?
NHTSA has 165 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Chrysler LHS. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler LHS problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 60,000 miles or less.
Does the 1999 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.