1994 Chrysler LHS

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

1994 Chrysler LHS
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

1994: 324 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 24%

24% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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BAD SEAL DESIGN ON FRONT FUEL RAIL/O RING SEAL BREAKS AND FUEL SPRAYS, CAUSING FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20161003

Also filed under ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20030328

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030813

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 324

R 19940304 — electrical system

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 INOPERATIV

Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Campaign 94V024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950922 — EA (closed 19970224)

UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS

I 19980310 — EA (closed 19990201)

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

I 19980811 — PE (closed 19981231)

ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

I 19981231 — EA (closed 19990819)

ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD

R 19990111 — fuel system, gasoline

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 INJ

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 INCLUDES

Campaign 98V184000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990628 — PE (closed 19991029)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

I 19991029 — EA (closed 20010913)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

R 20000207 — suspension

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.

Campaign 99V215000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

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 AL

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

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (78 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (68 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (60 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V024000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 99V215000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2000 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

● 1999 ● 1995 ● 1996

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.