1994 Chrysler LHS engine problems

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 105,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler lhs. While driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 145,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler lhs. Within a few seconds of parking his vehicle the contact noticed smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle, then he saw flames coming from the underneath the hood. He and the passenger got out of the vehicle and ran away from the vehicle. Within a few minutes, the flames were at least 30 feet in the air. The fire department arrived within 5 minutes and they extinguished the fire within 15 minutes. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and he was not sure if the fire department also filed a report. The contact had scheduled an appointment with an authorized dealer for january 3, 2011 because he heard a noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. He referenced recall 98v184000, fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system. His parents were the original owners of the vehicle and stated that the recall repair was never performed on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 145,000. Updated 8/6/12 *cn updated 08/15/2012

Filed Jul 20, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 147,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle started to jerk, the engine and cruise control light illuminated and the vehicle stalled and was unable to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle remained for a month. The dealer determined the problem was the computer module (or chip) and it needed to be replaced coupled with a fuel injection cleanse. Two miles later after leaving the dealer the vehicle presented the same problem and stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Engine · 64,000 miles · FL

Recall 94v024000, while driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled. Dealership would not repair the problem because the VIN was not included.

Filed Dec 18, 2003 · Engine · NY

There is a strong odor of gas coming into the vehicle. Consumer can see the gas moisture under the hood.

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Engine · 160,000 miles · IL · fire

Fire in engine compartment that totally destroyed car. There was a large puddle of gas in driveway under car prior to fire. Car had been idling in driveway for about 10 to 15 min. Before driving the kids to the bus stop. Wife and kids were in car with engine running and had smelled something like fuel. First bus had picked up 2 kids left then wife saw smoke heard noise saw flames from under hood and got other children out of car just before passenger compartment was starting to burn. Car was totally burned through out. Reported incident to chrysler due to a previous recall that had been performed to the fuel system about 3 to 4 year before incident. Was told due to the extensive damage to car (after inspection by chrysler's inspector) that fire was of undetermined cause and was not their responsibility because recall had been performed. Even though prior to their inspection I (a mechanic of 20+years ) could not see a problem with the fuel supply lines to engines fuel rail. Would like a further investigation into this incident to prevent possible future injuries to people or possible loose of life.

Filed May 17, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

Consumer states while driving there is intermittent bucking, the RPM races, the engine light and cruise control light is on and vehicle losses power and will not restart. This has happended 12 times. On other occasions, experiencing long cranking time. Dealer replaced battery, water pump, tensioner, timing belt, idle speed motor, cleaned the throttle body, wiring at the crank sensor, cam sensor, positive terminal, connector to computer, found battery terminal corroded, and overhaled the transmission. The internal engine temperature is incorrect. Dealer replaced coolant sensor and thermostat. Fan belts are cracked. Belts replaced. However, problem still exist. Manufacturer notified.

Filed May 16, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · PA

While traveling on the highway the vehicle shut down without prior warning. The transmission willnot engage in gear in cold weather unless the vehicle is warm. The dealership is aware of the problem.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Engine · NC

While driving about any MPH engine will stall without a prior warning. Consumer has to control vehicle off the road. Please provide more information.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · MI · crash

I was pussing on the gas to heat up the engine, while my foot on the gas pedal the gear changed from park to reverse, thank god there was no one behind the car because it moved in reverse direction like a rocket from the drive way to the street to hit another standing car and moved off the street. Other than body damage the engine didn't work after the accedent and I had to replace it and until now since 4/2000 I'm fixing things related to the engine because it was used. Right now I can change from park to reverse without pushing any where! Not even on the brakes! I think what happend wasn't fair to me and I was lucky enough because I didn't cause any death or enjury to anyone. Emad.thx.