1995 Chrysler LHS
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.
- Complaints
- 148
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 8
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 148 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Steering
31% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly and linkages.
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Lots of play in steering 7 to 8 inchs. Had to replace rack and pinion. Cost $650. Went out again August of 2010.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-11
Power train
28% · 42 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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'recall campaign' for Chrysler LHS 1995, transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock. *bf recall#04V021000. The consumer believed the crash he was involved in was related to the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-04
While the consumer was standing by the vehicle it suddenly began to roll forward. Consumer ran behind the vehicle, grabbed the door and was dragged a few feet, injuring his knees, before he was able to open the door and slam the gear into park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-25
Engine and engine cooling
20% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Fuel system, gasoline
15% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.
Suspension
13% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing lower arm and stabilizer bar.
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While driving, at 50MPH noticed vehicle vibrating violetly, then shake and bounce, fishtailing down hwy. On wet pavement, lost control, hit gaurd rail.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-04
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first
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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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1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
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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…
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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.
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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
1995 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 42 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 99V215000 · Suspension
- Recall 04V021000 · Power train
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- Is the 1995 Chrysler LHS reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chrysler LHS is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chrysler LHS?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Chrysler LHS have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.