46 of the 252 complaints about the 1995 Chrysler LHS are about the steering — 18% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 101,000 miles.
46
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
STEERING
LOTS OF PLAY IN STEERING 7 TO 8 INCHS. HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION. COST $650. WENT OUT AGAIN AUGUST OF 2010. *TR
NHTSA complaint #10451103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, A SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF STEERING. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE TO CALL A FRIEND. THE FRIEND NOTICED TWO BOLTS LYING ON THE GROUND THAT APPEARED TO BE PART OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE STEERING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO ALERTED OF THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 7/3/2006 -
NHTSA complaint #10158269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
I WAS HAVING SOME UNEVEN AND PREMATURE FRONT TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT THAT THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS WERE SIMPLY WORN OUT. I FOUND OUT INSTEAD THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING RACK HAD ACTUALLY SHEARED/ BROKEN, AND THIS WAS ALLOWING THE EXCESSIVE SLOP IN THE STEERING. OBVIOUSLY, IF THE BOLT WOULD HAVE SHEARED ALL THE WAY OFF, SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC (POSSIBLY DEADLY) LOSS OF STEERING WOULD HAVE OCCURRED, WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO REMOVE/EXTRACT THE BROKEN BOLT, THE STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE BROKEN BOLT WITH AN EXTRACTOR. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE 6 HOURS OF LABOR JOB, TO REPAIR A SIMPLE BROKEN BOLT. NOT ONLY IS IT RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, THIS IS AN ITEM (THE TIE ROD TO STEERING RACK BOLT) THAT SHOULD NEVER BREAK FROM NORMAL USAGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE. I SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND FROM ON-LINE RESEARCH THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM IN THE CHRYSLER LH PLATFORM CARS. ALSO, THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, AND SEVERAL LAWSUITS DUE TO ALLEGED DEFECTIVE DESIGN, INSUFFICIENT SERVICE/INSPECTION PROCEDURES, OR MATERIALS, RELATING DIRECTLY TO THE LH PLATFORM STEERING, INCLUDING SEVERE ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS IDENTICAL FAILURE. ALSO COMPLAINTS OF CHRYSLER OFFERING NO ASSISTANCE TO THE CONSUMER (INCLUDING ME) IN REGARDS TO THIS VERY DANGEROUS (AND EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR) DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10143981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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I WAS HAVING SOME UNEVEN AND PREMATURE FRONT TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT THAT THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS WERE SIMPLY WORN OUT. I FOUND OUT INSTEAD THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS TO THE STEERING RACK HAD ACTUALLY SHEARED/ BROKEN, AND THIS WAS ALLOWING THE EXCESSIVE SLOP IN THE STEERING. OBVIOUSLY, IF THE BOLT WOULD HAVE SHEARED ALL THE WAY OFF, SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC (POSSIBLY DEADLY) LOSS OF STEERING WOULD HAVE OCCURRED, WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO REMOVE/EXTRACT THE BROKEN BOLT, THE STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO THE BROKEN BOLT WITH AN EXTRACTOR. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE 6 HOURS OF LABOR JOB, TO REPAIR A SIMPLE BROKEN BOLT. NOT ONLY IS IT RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, THIS IS AN ITEM (THE TIE ROD TO STEERING RACK BOLT) THAT SHOULD NEVER BREAK FROM NORMAL USAGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE. I SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND FROM ON-LINE RESEARCH THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM IN THE CHRYSLER LH PLATFORM CARS. ALSO, THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, AND SEVERAL LAWSUITS DUE TO ALLEGED DEFECTIVE DESIGN, INSUFFICIENT SERVICE/INSPECTION PROCEDURES, OR MATERIALS, RELATING DIRECTLY TO THE LH PLATFORM STEERING, INCLUDING SEVERE ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS IDENTICAL FAILURE. ALSO COMPLAINTS OF CHRYSLER OFFERING NO ASSISTANCE TO THE CONSUMER (INCLUDING ME) IN REGARDS TO THIS VERY DANGEROUS (AND EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR) DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10143981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
I EXPERIENCED A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO WHEN I DROVE OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR AN UNEVEN ENTRY TO A DRIVEWAY I COULD HEAR THE SAME SOUND AND COULD FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD A DEALERSHIP CHECK IT OUT AND THEY FOUND THAT THERE WAS A BOLT THAT HAD WORKED ITSELF LOOSE ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. I HAVE FOUND INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET RELATED TO STEERING FAILURES LEADING TO DEATH ON SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THE SAME STEERING COMPONENTS THAT MY CAR HAS. FORTUNATELY I CAUGHT THIS EARLY ENOUGH TO PREVENT A DISASTEROUS EVEN LIKE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED. THEY TIGHTENED THE BOLT. I UNDERSTANT THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS CHANGED THE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE BUSHING USED ON THE TIE-ROD ENDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE TYPE OF FAILURES THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE INFORMATION THAT I FOUND CONCERNING STEERING COMPONENTS, PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE, GO TO: HTTP://WWW.DAIMLERCHRYSLERVEHICLEPROBLEMS.COM HERE YOU CAN READ ALL ABOUT THE MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS THAT CHRYSLER PRODUCTS ARE EXPERIENCING.
NHTSA complaint #10125430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR BRAKE BADS FAILED CAUSING THEM TO GRIND ON THE ROTORS. BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT SUPPORT IS BROKEN. POWER STEERING PUMP HAS A LEAK. TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES BURNED OUT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. WATER PUMP FAILED ALONG WITH FAILING TIMING BELT & TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAUSING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ENGINE HAS SEVERAL OIL LEAKS. RACK & PINION SYSTEM IS SHIFTING, CAUSING A THUMPING SOUND AND VEHICLE SHIFTING WHILE CORNERING AT TIMES. SELT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T RETRACT PROPERLY. BRAKES PERFORM POORLY, REQUIRING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING FUEL, AWAITING MECHANIC DETERMINATION IF IT'S COVERED UNDER THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10072869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR BRAKE BADS FAILED CAUSING THEM TO GRIND ON THE ROTORS. BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT SUPPORT IS BROKEN. POWER STEERING PUMP HAS A LEAK. TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES BURNED OUT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. WATER PUMP FAILED ALONG WITH FAILING TIMING BELT & TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAUSING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ENGINE HAS SEVERAL OIL LEAKS. RACK & PINION SYSTEM IS SHIFTING, CAUSING A THUMPING SOUND AND VEHICLE SHIFTING WHILE CORNERING AT TIMES. SELT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T RETRACT PROPERLY. BRAKES PERFORM POORLY, REQUIRING EXCESSIVE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING FUEL, AWAITING MECHANIC DETERMINATION IF IT'S COVERED UNDER THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10072869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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LOST OF STEERING AND BRAKES DUE TO CRACKING AND FAILURE OF SUBFRAME.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIRS IT COST APPROXIMATELY $1040.00. THE CONSUMER THEN FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE CONTROL ARMS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS HE HAD TO PAY, THE CONSUMERS CLAIM WAS DENIED AND HE WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. *CB (RECALL #99V215000)
NHTSA complaint #10051726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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CONSUMER STATES SHE PLACED HER AUTO IN REVERSE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL SO THAT SHE COULD TURN HER CAR AND HEARD A POP NOISE, THEN WHEN SHE PLACED HER AUTO IN DRIVE TO GO FORWARD THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED BUT THE WHEELS DID NOT. TS
NHTSA complaint #8022950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THERE IS A WELD BREAKDOWN IN THE STEERING MOUNTING.
NHTSA complaint #9005991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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CAR HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS STRUCTURAL BREAKDOWN IN STEERING MOUNTING AND CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #755498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. TRANSMISSION AND TIE ROD NEDD REPAIRED. I CAN'T AFFORD TO DO IT AGAIN. HELP ME, PLEASE.....
NHTSA complaint #743549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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TIE ROD END BROKE BETWEEN FIREWALL AND ENGINE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #884258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #740816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING. NLM
NHTSA complaint #783848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD LOOSE.
NHTSA complaint #783848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PE 95 033; WHEN GOING UP AN INCLINE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SHIMMY. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS DUE TO FAULTY RACK AND PINION.
NHTSA complaint #867435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS LOOSE AND RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS LOOSE AND RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL BECAUSE THE FACTORY DID NOT INSTALL BOLTS THAT SECURE TIE RODS TO POWER STEERING PISTON. YH
NHTSA complaint #550834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ALL DEFECTS LISTED BELOW WERE REPAIRED SATISFACTY UNDER WARRENTEE EXCEPT FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER.
NHTSA complaint #718199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
I`VE HAD MY TRANSMISSION FIXED 3 TIMES AND ITS GOING OUT AGAIN. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ALSO THE STABILIZER BAR, TIE RODS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES. THE CAR LEAKS OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE. THE SUN ROOF DOESN`T CLOSE HALF THE TIME, AND THE TAIL LIGHTS DON`T WORK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY ONE TIME ALL THE WATER RAN OUT OF MY CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #717453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PE99044, INTERMITTENTLY WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN, STEERING SYSTEM LOSES ALL POWER WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. CAR ORIGINALLY TAKEN IN FOR TRANSMISSION , TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. THE DAY CAR WAS PICKED UP, NOTICED PROBLEM WITH STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #851187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
PE99044, INTERMITTENTLY WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN, STEERING SYSTEM LOSES ALL POWER WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. CAR ORIGINALLY TAKEN IN FOR TRANSMISSION , TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. THE DAY CAR WAS PICKED UP, NOTICED PROBLEM WITH STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #851187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CAR NICE TO LOOK AT BUT STARTING TO SMELL LIKE A LEMON. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #706680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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BOLTS THAT HOLD THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WERE SHEARED OR MISSING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #544732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX SEALS CRACKED, CAUSING A LEAK INTO THE FRONT STRUTS AND EATS THE GROMET AWAY, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FRONT END TO DROP AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.
NHTSA complaint #835430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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FRONT END AND STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING AND NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #544096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED FIVE TIMES, STEERING RACK REPLACED FOUR TIMES (TWO HAVE CRACKED), HOWEVER CONTINUES TO HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #544096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED FIVE TIMES, STEERING RACK REPLACED FOUR TIMES (TWO HAVE CRACKED), HOWEVER CONTINUES TO HAVE STEERING PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #544096 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.