MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chrysler LHS

● Typical for this model
1999 Chrysler LHS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:57:45.157Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler LHS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 324 complaints 1995: 148 complaints 1995 1996: 135 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 165 complaints 1999 2000: 83 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004
1999: 165 complaints
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YearComplaints
19932
1994324
1995148
1996135
199779
19983
1999165
200083
200122
20023
20031
20043

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, AND CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030422

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE ON ITS OWN NUMEROUS TIMES CAUSING ACCIDENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981223

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER A CURVE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030516

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WAS ON MY WAY TO CLASS, WAS HIT ON PASSENGER FRONT SIDE OF CAR, THEN HIT HEAD ON BY SITTING TRUCK, AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED (HAVE PICTURES TO PROVE THIS), AND I HAVE BEEN DISABLED FROM WORK WITH ONGOING DAILY PAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141119

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ODI report, 19990915

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000313 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Campaign 00V034000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010820 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE

Campaign 01V119000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030227 — PE (closed 20030902)

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

R 20030423 — seats

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 FREE

Campaign 03V035000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V034000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V119000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V035000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2000 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ● 1995 ● 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chrysler LHS reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chrysler LHS is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler LHS?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chrysler LHS have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.