1994 Chrysler LHS: sudden loss of power

5 of the 323 complaints about the 1994 Chrysler LHS describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2000
3
1999
2
1995
1
1994
5

What owners say

Filed Jan 2, 2006 · Electrical, Steering · 124,500 miles · MD

In july 2004, I purchased a used '94 chrysler lhs w/95,000 miles in very good condition (exterior/interior) but within the first few weeks I experienced electrical problems (electric current not going to gauges, gauges going haywire), transmission problems (periodic 'limp mode', car erratically surging) and steering problems (rack 7 pinion, inner/outer tie rods). Within a few months I replaced the inner/outer tie rods and front/rear stabilizer links that all improved my front suspension. Just recently about a month ago, I had my local dodge dealer replace one broken transmission mount ($305) then the following week at 124,500 miles while driving to work on my local highway my transmission failed, which resulted in loss of power steering and loss of drive gears, I was able to exit safely onto my jobs parking lot before it finally gave out. I had it towed to an exclusive auto transmission shop, they had to rebuild/overhaul the transmission and torque converter ($1,800). A whopping $2,100 in repairs in about a month. There went my christmas money.

Filed Jan 31, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

When driving at highway speeds the vehicle will jump from 2000 RPM to 3000 RPM and then lose power and stall. Dealer cannot determine cause.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Transmission · IL

Car goes into limp mode at different times of year in different driving conditions after different driving periods. Most times it resets after stopping and turning car off. Seems to occur when car is first started or after long driving period. Have lost power to wheels during driving. Was questioned by a stranger in a parking lot who indicated they have same type of car with same problem with transmission. Initial inspection by dealer indicated no abnormal information from computerized check up. Seems to be common with car make and model. Suspect design defect.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Engine · KS

While driving at 30 MPH and without prior warning, lost power. Dealer replaced engine belt and tensioner. *ak

Filed Dec 4, 1996 · Electrical, Engine · CA

When slowing down engine dies, causing total loss of power steering and power brkaes, vehicle has been checked by two different dealers who can not duplicate the problem possibly engine related.