1999 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
- 165
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 165 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.
Vehicle speed control
16% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-22
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, 1998-12-23
Steering
13% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-16
Electrical system
13% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.
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Consumer states that the starter caught on fire while driving 35-40 MPH. Local fire department and state police arrived to extinguish the fire. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-24
Structure
10% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hood and body.
Air bags
9% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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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, 2014-11-19
No summary
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-15
While driving 45 MPH, had a direct frontal impact in which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, failing to protect the occupants in the crash. Manufacturer stated the airbags did not deploy even though it was a direct frontal impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-15
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2000-03-13Seat belts00V034000 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.
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2001-08-20Seat belts01V119000 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…
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…
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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
1999 Chrysler LHS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V034000 · Seat belts
- Recall 01V119000 · Seat belts
- Recall 03V035000 · Seats
- Recall 04V021000 · Power train
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- 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 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Chrysler LHS have?
- 4 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.