MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chrysler LHS

▲ Better than typical
1997 Chrysler LHS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:08.068Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
79
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1997: 79 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

30% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and tank assembly.

FIRE
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Had received recall notice 98V184000 & notified dealer. Took vehicle to dealer & had "O" Rings repaired under recall. Picked up vehicle & it was running rough.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-05

Service brakes

16% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

INJURY
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The consumer has been experiencing problems with muffler.muffler gets so hot, that it burns the metal under the car which, in turn, burns the rubber under the rear seats. When the consumer touched the muffler, it burnt his hand.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-13

Steering

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.

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Noticeable feel and sound of "Clunking" Sound in steering when initiating a left or right turn during low speeds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-18

The bolts allowing the steering wheel tire rods to turn, have broken off. The bracket that comes with bolts is broke. Makes steering hard turning.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-25

Power train

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
  2. 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  4. 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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  5. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 13 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 1997 Chrysler LHS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chrysler LHS is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chrysler LHS?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.