MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chrysler LHS

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Chrysler LHS
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
324
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
10

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1994: 324 complaints 1994 324 1995: 148 complaints 1996: 135 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 1999 2000: 83 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 3 complaints
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 324 complaints 1994 324 1995: 148 complaints 1995 1996: 135 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 165 complaints 1999 2000: 83 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 324 complaints 1994 324 1995: 148 complaints 1995 1996: 135 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 165 complaints 1999 2000: 83 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004

1994: 324 complaints

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YearComplaints
19932
1994324
1995148
1996135
199779
19983
1999165
200083
200122
20023
20031
20043

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

24% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.

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Bad seal design on front fuel rail/o ring seal breaks and fuel sprays, causing fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23

Power train

21% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-03

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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Fire in engine compartment that totally destroyed car. There was a large puddle of gas in driveway under car prior to fire. Car had been idling in driveway for about 10 to 15 min. Before driving the kids to the bus stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-28

Electrical system

13% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

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Consumer states that while driving vehicle caught on fire without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-13

Service brakes

11% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Safety timeline

4 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 324 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-03-04Electrical system94V024000 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…

    Remedy: Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-09-22Engineering analysisClosed 1997-02-24 Underhood fuel leaks
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    1998-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1999-02-01 Fuel injector assembly leakage
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    1998-08-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-12-31 Engine cradle/control arm bracket weld
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    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
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    1998-12-31Engineering analysisClosed 1999-08-19 Engine cradle/control arm bracket weld
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    1999-01-11Fuel system, gasoline98V184000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
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    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
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    2000-02-07Suspension99V215000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
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    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 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…

    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…

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    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 78 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 68 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 60 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V024000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 99V215000 · Suspension
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chrysler LHS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chrysler LHS is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chrysler LHS?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chrysler LHS have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.