1997 Chrysler Lhs recalls
Power Train · NHTSA 04V021000 · Jan 13, 2004
Problem: 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 allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: 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 1-800-853-1403.
2,315,768 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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 injection rail.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: 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 includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the…
722,600 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 7, 2019 · 160,000 miles · ND
I noticed a gas smell while driving and thought that since I had recently put gas into the vehicle that that was what I smelled. The smell persisted and I had the hood open and I noticed that gas was gushing out of the front middle part of the engine. My engine light had come on and it was flashing on and off so I parked it and it now sits. I rely on my car to get to work. I…
Electrical System · Feb 23, 2013 · 68,044 miles · OK
I was driving several months ago and my dash light went black. It stopped working. They did not work for several months. Then a week ago they came back on while I was driving. Tonight, after a week of working dash lights, they suddenly stopped working again as I was driving down the road. What is going on? Please let me know what can be done. *tr
Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 16, 2011 · 127,200 miles · OR
Bad fuel leak developed , and was , after several weeks , repaired by local chrysler dealer ,- plenum , injector etc. Replaced. *tr
Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 16, 2011 · 140,000 miles · OR
Car has had bad fuel leak now for a month , it is an injector that I am certain was replaced by the local dealer two years ago , but even though they have diagnosed it, they are claiming they replaced a different injector to the leaking one ,and therefore is not covered under their warranty. I continue to drive the vehicle with the leak . *tr
Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 22, 2011 · 143,000 miles · MN
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler lhs. The contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 98V184000 (fuel system: gasoline: fuel injection system) in 1999 for an abnormal gasoline smell. The contact stated that the odor had returned and the smell of gasoline was extremely overpowering. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and it…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 7, 2010 · 105,243 miles · HI
I had the check engine light come on. I checked it on a computer and it said misfire on cylinder one. It was running very rough and a family friend is a service manager for a chrysler dealership on the mainland, I live in hawaii. He said that it sounds like it very likely could be related to recall # 98V184000. I took it into, cutter dodge chrysler jeep in pearl city hawaii,…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 7, 2010 · 105,243 miles · HI
I had the check engine light come on. I checked it on a computer and it said misfire on cylinder one. It was running very rough and a family friend is a service manager for a chrysler dealership on the mainland, I live in hawaii. He said that it sounds like it very likely could be related to recall # 98V184000. I took it into, cutter dodge chrysler jeep in pearl city hawaii,…
Steering · May 3, 2010 · 137,000 miles · NC
My 1997 chrysler lhs completely lost all steering,the steering wheel went from one side to another with no resistance at all and the wheels never moved,luckily it was in a parking lot and not driving my grandkids. *tr
Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 5, 2009 · 97,000 miles · AR
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler lhs. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the transmission pan was cleaned. Several hours after the repair, while driving in reverse, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the applied position. The contact was unable to apply the brakes. She had to remove the key from the ignition in order to stop the vehicle. The…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 5, 2009 · 97,000 miles · AR
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler lhs. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the transmission pan was cleaned. Several hours after the repair, while driving in reverse, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the applied position. The contact was unable to apply the brakes. She had to remove the key from the ignition in order to stop the vehicle. The…
Steering · Nov 6, 2008 · 174,000 miles · IN
I just purchased the cursed 97 chrysler lhs . Driving it home I noticed sloppy steering conditions. And I hit a pothole and my car jerked over to the next lane and almost hit an oncoming vehicle. When I got home I went straight to the tie rods and of course they were loose at the inner tie rod. So im stuck with an unsafe car that I cant drive. Thanks alot you billionaire…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 3, 2008 · 130,000 miles · MD
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler lhs. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact activated the air conditioner unit and smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The check engine warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and discovered that the fuel injection was leaking fuel. The technician advised the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Chrysler Lhs have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 1997 Chrysler Lhs, the most recent one (04V021000) for power train. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chrysler Lhs?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are fuel system, gasoline (24), engine and engine cooling (13), service brakes, hydraulic (12).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1997 Chrysler Lhs?
Owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 1997 Chrysler Lhs?
NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently DP04007: Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis.