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.
1994 Chrysler LHS: ball joint or control arm failure
20 of the 323 complaints about the 1994 Chrysler LHS describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
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.
On february 2002, 2 bolts connecting to the rack and pinion and tie rods snapped in half and nearly caused me to crash my vehicle. The snapping of the bolts caused the malfunction of the rack and pinion and I had to replace the rack and pinion plus the bolts (from chrysler). On january 23, 2004 , the exact malfunction occurred again almost causing another accident. I can't understand how a solid steel bolt manufactured by chrysler can snap in half after only 2 years. I have owned other automobiles older than the chrysler lhs and never had a bolt break in half at any time. I have been lucky on both occasions that I was able to maneuver the vehicle before an accident occurred. Also, these repairs are costly and cause one to be apprehensive about driving the vehicle again.
Consumer stated while traveling and without any indication inner and outer tie rods broke, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle.
While backing around a corner, the righthand cv shaft popped out of the housing. The cv shaft was replaced only to have it happen again while backing up and turning the wheel. Closer inspection showed that the lower control arm mount had torn away at the weld area. I can email a picture of the area if you would like. Thanks... Dan dt
Right steering tie rod has rubbed through transmission harness, causing a short circuit which resulted in an electrical system malfunction. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense.
Vehicle went in the opposite of the direction from where it wassuppose to go. Dealer replaced inner tie rod & wheel alignment. Other tie rod will need to be done.
While driving at approximately 40mph tie rod broke, causing a lack of steering & no control of vehicle. This has happened once before. Vehicle towed to dealer. Rack & pinion needed replacing. Contacted manufacturer.
Rack & pinion steering went out. Also, left inner tie rod broke.
Consumer received recall notice for the lower control arm attaching brackets, vehicle has experienced several problems with steering and vibration which could have been related to recall component. Mjs
The tool the dealer uses to fix the recall 99v‑215 of the lower control arm bracket is broken, consumer has waited two months for the repair yet nothing has been done. Nlm
Recall 99v215000/ lower control arm. Dealer cannot repair vehicle until may 2000. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
Recall number 99V215000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Chrysler LHS ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1994 Chrysler LHS?
20 of 323 owner complaints about the 1994 Chrysler LHS (6%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chrysler LHS?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Chrysler LHS
Fuel leak 27Stalling 20Transmission failure 15Fire or smoke 12Headlights 12Fuel smell 11ABS 10Won't shift 7No deployment 6Brake failure 6Loss of power 5
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