1998 Chrysler LHS
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 3 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
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 3 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Was driving 40MPH & came upon a stop light. Was waiting at stop light when vehicle suddenly accelerated. Gas pedal went to floor. Was heading towards the water. Managed to turn steering wheel. Hit the balanet head-on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-07
Also filed under Air bags
Vehicle has sudden acceleration which caused the front end to lift, resulting in an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-23
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
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2003-04-23Seats03V035000 On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on April 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V035000 · Seats
- Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1998 Chrysler LHS reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler LHS?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 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.