1994 Chrysler LHS fuel system problems

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 Jan 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · WA · fire

I own a 1994 chrysler lhs. On jan 2, 2011, I parked the car and turned the ignition off. The car had been making a strange sound (like it was stuck in 3rd gear) for approx 2 months. I had scheduled an appointment with my mechanic for jan 4,2011. What I thought was steam start rising from under the hood, but then I saw bright red, yellow and orange flames along the hoods edge. My passenger and I exited the vehicle and began running. Within 15 seconds flames shot 30 feet in the air. I called 911 and fire and police responded. The fire dept was there within minutes and the fire had only burned approx 15 minutes. The entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. Just the engine block sat on the tar street. The tow truck driver said for the fire to have burned so hot, so fast, it must have been leaking fuel for several months or even a year. He also told me about the fuel injector recall, the car was a total loss and I only carried liability insurance. Do I have any recourse.

Filed Jan 11, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY · crash · 1 injury

I purchased the car in june 06, car was ok, barely drove it, when the summer arrived more driving. Car stared to shut off while driving the vehicle, numerous time, called tow truck, mechanic. Mechanic says car fuse blowing, major electrical issue. Could not find part to replace wiring chassis and harness. So I kept driving the car, sometimes when turning left car dies out, might restart but might not. Parked the car for a while to sell, cant get a buyer 4 an electrical issue. Drove again, same trouble almost always when turning left, engine control fuse 20amps, blows out, replace may restart may not. Had an electrical specialist look he says this was a recall, I checked looks like my car not in the VIN# sequence, chrysler says no way won't help.

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 Jul 22, 2005 · Body, Fuel system · NC

1994 chrysler lhs developed a hair crack in the fuel injector rail.*mr when the consumer inquired about the recall, he was told the recall was only for the o-rings, despite what the internet stated and the o-rings on the consumers vehicle had been replaced in the past, so the consumer would be responsible for the current problem. The consumer went to another dealer where they honored the recall. In dec 2004 while driving, the fuel pressure hose burst, the consumer went back to the first dealer and again inquired about the recall, once again the consumer was denied the recall repair. There was a problem with the steering which is always turned to the right or left or sometime straight. The rack bushing were replaced 3 alignments were performed. The problem was the entire frame under the hood moved when the wheels were turned. (recall 98v184000)

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · KS

This is the second 1994 lhs I've had, and the same problems have occured on both cars.someone needs to listen to complaints before there is a loss of someones life. Which I came very close to the racket pinion and tie rod.another few miles and we might not be here today.there is also problems with the heater and AC not working,cant shut it off,turn it on change it fromheat to AC.hood problems. Timing belt.so many things have went wrong with both these cars and they both were 1994 ch-lhs.dont have the dates in front of me when all the things happened.I had trouble with this car 3 days after I bought it. And the last one I put money into it one time after another another,someone hit it and it was totaled out.I will never own another. Any chrysler .thought I was getting a nice car,got 2 lemons.just think they need to be checked out before someone is hurt.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · MI

While driving 55 MPH fuel rail cracked. As a result, fuel leaked onto the engine. *ak the fuel rail cracked on the left side (driver's side).

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · TX

Various problems with 1994 chrysler lhs. *mr the mirror in the windshield was too low and obstructed the vision of the driver when looking to the right side, the front end was bouncing and wobbling in the front end, the fuel problem caused an odor in the interior of the vehicle and the steering column was defective. *sc

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Fuel system · AZ

Driver's side fuel rail leaks on 1994 chrysler lhs with a 3.5l motor.had dealer fix o-ring on motor.because there was a recall concerning the the passenger side fuel rail. I believe this problem is related to the orignal recall.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 164,000 miles · IA

While on vacation in florida we noticed a strong smell of gas inside the car while driving. After looking the engine over we noticed that the fuel injector rail in the front of the engine was squirting gas out on both sides. Had this happened while we were coming to florida on the long drive the car would have caught fire! This could have caused serious injury to my family and myself. I would like to know if my car was ever recalled to fix this problem? This has ruined our trip to orlando as we missed our reservation time do to this problem. We have no way home now.