88 of the
509 complaints about the 1994 Chrysler LHS are about the
fuel system — 17% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
147,000 miles.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS OF PARKING HIS VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, THEN HE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE AND THE PASSENGER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND RAN AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE FLAMES WERE AT LEAST 30 FEET IN THE AIR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED WITHIN 5 MINUTES AND THEY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITHIN 15 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND HE WAS NOT SURE IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ALSO FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT HAD SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR JANUARY 3, 2011 BECAUSE HE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. HE REFERENCED RECALL 98V184000, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. HIS PARENTS WERE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NEVER PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 145,000. UPDATED 8/6/12 *CN UPDATED 08/15/2012
NHTSA complaint #10376253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesAnacortes, WAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I OWN A 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. ON JAN 2, 2011, I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. THE CAR HAD BEEN MAKING A STRANGE SOUND (LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR) FOR APPROX 2 MONTHS. I HAD SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY MECHANIC FOR JAN 4,2011. WHAT I THOUGHT WAS STEAM START RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, BUT THEN I SAW BRIGHT RED, YELLOW AND ORANGE FLAMES ALONG THE HOODS EDGE. MY PASSENGER AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN RUNNING. WITHIN 15 SECONDS FLAMES SHOT 30 FEET IN THE AIR. I CALLED 911 AND FIRE AND POLICE RESPONDED. THE FIRE DEPT WAS THERE WITHIN MINUTES AND THE FIRE HAD ONLY BURNED APPROX 15 MINUTES. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. JUST THE ENGINE BLOCK SAT ON THE TAR STREET. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID FOR THE FIRE TO HAVE BURNED SO HOT, SO FAST, IT MUST HAVE BEEN LEAKING FUEL FOR SEVERAL MONTHS OR EVEN A YEAR. HE ALSO TOLD ME ABOUT THE FUEL INJECTOR RECALL, THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND I ONLY CARRIED LIABILITY INSURANCE. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE.
NHTSA complaint #10375301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 06, CAR WAS OK, BARELY DROVE IT, WHEN THE SUMMER ARRIVED MORE DRIVING. CAR STARED TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, NUMEROUS TIME, CALLED TOW TRUCK, MECHANIC. MECHANIC SAYS CAR FUSE BLOWING, MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUE. COULD NOT FIND PART TO REPLACE WIRING CHASSIS AND HARNESS. SO I KEPT DRIVING THE CAR, SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING LEFT CAR DIES OUT, MIGHT RESTART BUT MIGHT NOT. PARKED THE CAR FOR A WHILE TO SELL, CANT GET A BUYER 4 AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. DROVE AGAIN, SAME TROUBLE ALMOST ALWAYS WHEN TURNING LEFT, ENGINE CONTROL FUSE 20AMPS, BLOWS OUT, REPLACE MAY RESTART MAY NOT. HAD AN ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST LOOK HE SAYS THIS WAS A RECALL, I CHECKED LOOKS LIKE MY CAR NOT IN THE VIN# SEQUENCE, CHRYSLER SAYS NO WAY WON'T HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10214537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147,000 milesDetroit, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10162966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1994 CHRYSLER LHS DEVELOPED A HAIR CRACK IN THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER INQUIRED ABOUT THE RECALL, HE WAS TOLD THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR THE O-RINGS, DESPITE WHAT THE INTERNET STATED AND THE O-RINGS ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPLACED IN THE PAST, SO THE CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CURRENT PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER WHERE THEY HONORED THE RECALL. IN DEC 2004 WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL PRESSURE HOSE BURST, THE CONSUMER WENT BACK TO THE FIRST DEALER AND AGAIN INQUIRED ABOUT THE RECALL, ONCE AGAIN THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED THE RECALL REPAIR. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHICH IS ALWAYS TURNED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT OR SOMETIME STRAIGHT. THE RACK BUSHING WERE REPLACED 3 ALIGNMENTS WERE PERFORMED. THE PROBLEM WAS THE ENTIRE FRAME UNDER THE HOOD MOVED WHEN THE WHEELS WERE TURNED. (RECALL 98V184000)
NHTSA complaint #10131278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyons, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THIS IS THE SECOND 1994 LHS I'VE HAD, AND THE SAME PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURED ON BOTH CARS.SOMEONE NEEDS TO LISTEN TO COMPLAINTS BEFORE THERE IS A LOSS OF SOMEONES LIFE. WHICH I CAME VERY CLOSE TO THE RACKET PINION AND TIE ROD.ANOTHER FEW MILES AND WE MIGHT NOT BE HERE TODAY.THERE IS ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE HEATER AND AC NOT WORKING,CANT SHUT IT OFF,TURN IT ON CHANGE IT FROMHEAT TO AC.HOOD PROBLEMS. TIMING BELT.SO MANY THINGS HAVE WENT WRONG WITH BOTH THESE CARS AND THEY BOTH WERE 1994 CH-LHS.DONT HAVE THE DATES IN FRONT OF ME WHEN ALL THE THINGS HAPPENED.I HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR 3 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. AND THE LAST ONE I PUT MONEY INTO IT ONE TIME AFTER ANOTHER ANOTHER,SOMEONE HIT IT AND IT WAS TOTALED OUT.I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER. ANY CHRYSLER .THOUGHT I WAS GETTING A NICE CAR,GOT 2 LEMONS.JUST THINK THEY NEED TO BE CHECKED OUT BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT.
NHTSA complaint #10114656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH FUEL RAIL CRACKED. AS A RESULT, FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK THE FUEL RAIL CRACKED ON THE LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S SIDE).
NHTSA complaint #10099709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Angleton, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. *MR THE MIRROR IN THE WINDSHIELD WAS TOO LOW AND OBSTRUCTED THE VISION OF THE DRIVER WHEN LOOKING TO THE RIGHT SIDE, THE FRONT END WAS BOUNCING AND WOBBLING IN THE FRONT END, THE FUEL PROBLEM CAUSED AN ODOR IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10083725 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL RAIL LEAKS ON 1994 CHRYSLER LHS WITH A 3.5L MOTOR.HAD DEALER FIX O-RING ON MOTOR.BECAUSE THERE WAS A RECALL CONCERNING THE THE PASSENGER SIDE FUEL RAIL. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE ORIGNAL RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10074769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 164,000 milesDickens, IA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE ON VACATION IN FLORIDA WE NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. AFTER LOOKING THE ENGINE OVER WE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE WAS SQUIRTING GAS OUT ON BOTH SIDES. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE WE WERE COMING TO FLORIDA ON THE LONG DRIVE THE CAR WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE! THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY TO MY FAMILY AND MYSELF. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY CAR WAS EVER RECALLED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM? THIS HAS RUINED OUR TRIP TO ORLANDO AS WE MISSED OUR RESERVATION TIME DO TO THIS PROBLEM. WE HAVE NO WAY HOME NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10068957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 98V184000 CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKING GAS , PROBLEM WAS RECURRENT. DEALER WON'T FIX IT AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10051901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fitchburg, WI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
AROUND 9/15/03 - MY 1994 LHS STARTED TO VIBRATE WHILE IDLING. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND ONE DAY I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS. I TOOK IT TO MY REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIR. HE HAD THE CAR FROM 10/7 TO 10/11 TRYING TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AND FINALLY REPAIRED IT. AFTER PAYING $433.89 FOR THE REPAIR, I LOOKED AT THE REPAIR HISTORY (THE CAR BELONGED TO MY HUSBAND) AND FOUND OUT THAT THE CAR HAD A O-RING RECALL IN 1999. THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. I CONTACTED RUSS DARROW, AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER DEALER, ABOUT THE RECALL WORK AND THEY SAID THE REPAIR SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAN 4 YEARS. THEY WEREN'T WILLING TO DO ANYTHING SINCE I HAD WORK DONE BY ARCHER AUTO. I HAVE THE RECEIPTS FOR ALL REPAIR WORK. I WOULD LIKE TO GET A REFUND OF THE MONEY I PAID BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO VERIFY THAT THE WORK DONE WAS CORRECT AND THAT I AM NOT GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A FIRE FROM GAS LEAKING FROM THE O-RING.
NHTSA complaint #10047364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buffalo, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE RECALL WHICH WAS PERFORMED REGARDING THE FUEL INJECTION FAILED. RECALL # 98 V 184 000
NHTSA complaint #10015101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING NOTICE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND FUEL SMELL AROUND THE ENGINE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BY DEALER. TECHNICIAN NOTICE THAT THE O RINGS HAD HARDING AROUND THE INJECTORS AND THAT WAS CAUSING THE FUEL LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8019443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
CONSUMER HAD RECALL 99V215000 REPAIRED FOR A LEAKING FUEL RAIL REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY. HOWEVER, THERE WAS A FUEL SMELL PRESENT IN PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. UPON EXAMINATION IT WAS FOUND THAT FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING FUEL ON TOP OF THE ENGINE AND POOLING THERE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC WAS CURRENTLY FIXING THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #886516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beaux Arts, WAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DEALERSHIP DID NOT COMPLETE THE SAFETY RECALL #790 (98V-184), WHICH FAILED AND RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (ANTON AZAR WRITING IN FOR CONSUMER) *MJS
NHTSA complaint #557156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
High Park, MAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
A FIRE UNDER VEHICLE WHILE WATING AT A STOP LIGHT. FIRE STARTED FROM A FUEL LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL. CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHY SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL, AND WHAT RECOURSE DOES SHE HAVE ON THIS MATTER? ASKING NHTSA HELP ON THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #875041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagan, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE IS LEAKING GAS OUT OF THE ENGINE, CONSUMER SAID IT IS FUEL INJECTION O-RING.
NHTSA complaint #873752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Okeechobee, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 94 CHRYSLER. THE ANTENNA IS INOPERABLE, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERABLE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS INOPERABLE, THE GAS LIGHT JUMPS UP & DOWN ALL THE TIME. THE ABS/TRAC OFF LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME, THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR DOES NOT GO DOWN. I KNOW THAT ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT JUST WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF CHRYSLERS AND THEY ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS....PLEASE ADVISE ME WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT THIS
NHTSA complaint #720118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Okeechobee, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 94 CHRYSLER. THE ANTENNA IS INOPERABLE, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERABLE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS INOPERABLE, THE GAS LIGHT JUMPS UP & DOWN ALL THE TIME. THE ABS/TRAC OFF LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME, THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR DOES NOT GO DOWN. I KNOW THAT ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT JUST WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF CHRYSLERS AND THEY ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS....PLEASE ADVISE ME WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT THIS
NHTSA complaint #720118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Okeechobee, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 94 CHRYSLER. THE ANTENNA IS INOPERABLE, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERABLE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS INOPERABLE, THE GAS LIGHT JUMPS UP & DOWN ALL THE TIME. THE ABS/TRAC OFF LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME, THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR DOES NOT GO DOWN. I KNOW THAT ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT JUST WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF CHRYSLERS AND THEY ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS....PLEASE ADVISE ME WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT THIS
NHTSA complaint #720118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norristown, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
O-RING FAILED, HOWEVER NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL (98V184)DUE TO VIN. NLM
NHTSA complaint #549279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
CHRYSLER DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THERE WAS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER FOR FUEL RAIL O RING, AND FUEL OUTLET RAIL.
NHTSA complaint #856470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Novato, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM THE "O" RINGS DUE TO CRACKS IN THE FUEL RAIL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #832815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antoni, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
CONSUMER COULD NOT HAVE REPAIR MADE ON RECALLED LEAKY O-RING BECAUSE DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMERS CLAIM DID NOT MEET THE REQUIRED CONDITION OF THE RECALL (98V184000). NLM
NHTSA complaint #549664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Whiting, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:98V184000 HAS BEEN ISSUED ON ARE 1994 CHRYSLER WE WERE TOLD BY CHRYSLER NO SUCH RECALL EXSISTS THEY TOLD US TO PAY FOR IT ARE ON ARE OWN WHEN AND IF A RECALL IS THEN THEY WILL REFUND ARE MONEY IS THIS CORRECT? WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE THE CHRYSLER DEALER TOLD US NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR ITS LEAKING FUEL SO BADLY THE ORGINAL SELLING DEALER REFUSE TO FIX IT NOW CHRYSLER TAKES NO RESPONIBILITY THIS CAR SMELLS SO BAD YOU CANT ROLL THE FRONT WINDOWS DOWN WHILE ITS IN MOTION.
NHTSA complaint #701253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Glastonbury, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NHTSA RECALL 98V18400 / MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 790; FUEL LEAKAGE. WAS REPAIRED ,AND ABOUT 1200 MILES LATER ,FUEL STARTED SPRAYING AND DRENCHING ALL OF FRONT END OF VEHICLE AND LINER OF HOOD, CAUSING SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #852853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
O Fallon, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE O-RINGS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-184). MJS
NHTSA complaint #545480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harlingen, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
AS WE WERE DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH, THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR BECAME FILLED WITH GASOLINE FUMES. WE GOT TO A PARKING LOT AND GASOLINE WAS FLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS IN PUDDLES ON THE GROUND AND ON HORIZONTAL SURFACES OF THE ENGINE. IN JANUARY 1999 WE TOOK THE CAR TO BERT OGDEN AND HAD A O-RING REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. THE PARKING LOT WAS BY SEARS AND THE MECHANICS THERE SAID IT APPEARED THAT SOME TYPE OF O-RING ON THE FUELD INJECTION SYSTEM HAD FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #706784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bellevue, WAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DEALERSHIP DID NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIR ON (98V-184) FUEL INJECTION O-RING AS CLAIMED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. MJS
NHTSA complaint #545152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.