MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chrysler LHS

● Typical for this model
1996 Chrysler LHS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:04.690Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
135
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

43% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 324 complaints 1995: 148 complaints 1996: 135 complaints 1996 135 1997: 79 complaints 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 1995: 148 complaints 1995 1996: 135 complaints 1996 135 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 1995: 148 complaints 1995 1996: 135 complaints 1996 135 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

1996: 135 complaints

View as data table
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.

Steering

43% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and rack and pinion.

Fuel system, gasoline

16% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving 10 MPH consumer was informed that vehicle was on fire. The consumer smelled fuel, and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The consumer pulled over, and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-05

Service brakes

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Suspension

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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  2. I
    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
  3. I
    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
  4. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  5. R
    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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  6. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chrysler LHS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chrysler LHS is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler LHS have?
2 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.