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.
1994 Chrysler LHS transmission problems
61 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 108,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 108,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission39
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines6
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)4
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
- Manual transmission2
- Axle assembly2
- Automatic transmission: torque converter2
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chrysler LHS transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chrysler LHS transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
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What 1994 Chrysler LHS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Prior to receiving the floor shift ignition-park interlock recall 04v021000 notice, the defect occurred. This resulted in vehicle rolling backwards, down the driveway into a neighbor's yard, and crashing into a tree, breaking the rear tail lights.
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.
A recall for the trans axle floor shifter ignition/park inter-lock has been issued, however, dealer continues to state the part is not available. Consumer has been waiting since october.
While driving at any speed the vehicle went into neutral. After waiting a few minutes engine will go into gear, and most times it will be a low gear.
When driving engine idles roughly, and will not shift to proper gears. Dealer is rebuilding transmission.
When the consumer was in stop and go traffic, the vehicle cut off. The consumer had to wait approximately 20 minutes or so, to start the vehicle again. The dealer/mechanic stated the transmission showed signs of failure, also when the vehicle was started, it failed to leave first gear, which resulted in the vehicle being driven in first gear, however after the vehicle was parked for awhile, the vehicle ran perfect.
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.
Automatic transmission has strong shuttering while shifting from 1-2, 2-3,and 3-4. Had car in at 52422 miles for shuttering, dealer did not find anything.
Questions about the 1994 Chrysler LHS transmission
Does the 1994 Chrysler LHS have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Chrysler LHS, 19% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Chrysler LHS transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 108,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chrysler LHS transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V021000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler LHS have bad transmission?
The Chrysler LHS model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (61 complaints), 1995 (41 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
Other 1994 Chrysler LHS problems
Fuel system 81Engine 51Electrical 37Brakes 34Steering 30Body 27Suspension 21Seats 16Acceleration 14Lights 14Airbags 12Visibility 10Locks 6Seat belts 2Tires 1
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