FaultScore

1999 Chrysler LHS window and wiper problems

10 of the 218 complaints about the 1999 Chrysler LHS are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 5% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 141,000 miles.

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Complaints

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Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Windshield 5 50.0%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 3 30.0%
Exterior 1 10.0%
Heater Core 1 10.0%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 157,000 miles Nampa, ID

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

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

NHTSA complaint #10479673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 125,000 miles Urbana, OH

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

DT: CONTACT COMPLAINED OF A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. THERE WAS A NEW WATER PUMP/NEW BATTERY CABLES/ NEW BRAKES/ROTORS, AND PADS ON THE CAR. ALSO, PUT IN A NEW HEATER COIL. THEY DID SOMETHING TO THE AIR CONDITIONER, AND IT WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $500-600 TO FIX IT. CURRENTLY THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF. IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY HAVE REPLACED THE LIGHTS IN THE CAR AND THEY SHORTED OUT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10125381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tulsa, OK

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

TWO FRONT POWER WINDOWS ARE STUCK IN THE UP POSITION AND WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE WAS RE-EXAMINED AND REPAIRED. *AK *NLM

NHTSA complaint #8018788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Farmingdale, NY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

IF DASHBOARD IN COLOR IS OTHER THAN BLACK OR CHARCOAL, BECAUSE OF THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, A TERRIBLE GLARE IS EMITTED WHEN DRIVING INTO THE SUNLIGHT. VISUAL AID IS DISTORTED TERRIBLY, ENOUGH SO THAT AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT FROM DRIVING INTO THE SUN.

NHTSA complaint #759171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Grand Junction, CO

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE FROM THE DASH AREA. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SHUT DOWN. VEHCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT RADIO SHORTED OUT, AND SHUT DOWN ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RADIO/BOTH WNDOWS MOTORS, AND FUSES WERE REPLACED. ON MARCH 13, 2000 THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN, AND VEHICLE SMELLED ELECTRICALLY HOT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA complaint #858454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pensacola, FL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

REPORTING A DESIGN FLAW IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FROM THE BOTTOM BASE UP TO THE MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD (HORIZONTAL); A DARK FILM OR COVER CAUSES A POOR VISIBILITY DURING DAY LIGHT. DEALER / MFR NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.

NHTSA complaint #845480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Beverly Hill, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DURING DAY TIME OR WHEN SUN IS OUT, THE SUN'S RAYS LIGHT REFLECT THROUGH DASHBOARD, CUTTING DRIVER'S VISION IN TWO. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND A DASH BOARD COVER WAS MADE BUT DIDN'T HELP. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. *AK

NHTSA complaint #833802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bevverly Hills, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #702392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Browns MIL, NJ

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

GLASS WINDSHIELD SPLINTERED WHEN HIT BY A DEER CAUSING THEM TO BE SCATTERED THROUGH OUT VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #542627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Toccoa, GA

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

REAR VIEW MIRROR DESIGN SHOWS OBJECTS SMALLER THAN THEY ARE, VISIBILITY PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #537413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1999 Chrysler LHS problems

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