1994 Chrysler LHS: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · NY

Takata recall; my transmission goes in "limp mode" often and I smell electric wiring burning in side my vehicle, under dash or under hood some were?! The vehicle was in motion on a city streets.

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 Nov 7, 2003 · Electrical · MI

Bad ignition switch... I have had 2 of these cars and same thing on both. The transmission will not shift, lights on dash and speedometer wouldn't work... Put in new transmission... Still would not shift... Had the ignition switch changed... Now it works. How many people put in new transmissions? When it is the ignition switch? Since this has happened on both of my cars I believe it is a default.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Transmission · NY

When driving engine idles roughly, and will not shift to proper gears. Dealer is rebuilding transmission.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Transmission · CO

Original transmission would not shift when weather was below 25 degrees. Took car into dealer for warranty work each winter. They always said the could not find anything wrong. It would work until the next winter. Finally filed a complaint with state of colorado and transmission was replaced. Now the new transmission (2 years and 22,000 miles later) will not go into gear after sitting for a couple of days. Air conditioning doesn't work every other summer. Dealer says there is nothing wrong. Services AC and it works that summer. All warranties exhausted and still having problems.

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 Apr 9, 1998 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN · 1 injury

Vehicle would not shift into park (would only go as far as neutral) and engine could not be turned off. Emergency brake was applied and had to be released manually. When released the vehicle suddenly accelerated crashing before it stopped. Fuses had to be disconnected in order for engine to shut off. Consumer was injured in this accident. Vehicle experienced an engine malfunction, the alternator belt burned, causing engine to smoke and stall. Battery failed. Turn signals did not work. Tires were out of balance and caused vibration. Transmission experienced vibration, gears malfunctioned, a code revealed a problem between the transmission control module and the powertrain module under heavy acceleration, consumer was informed this was possibly caused by a sticky throttle position sensor. Brakes experienced vibration due to brakes being out of round, the front brakes and front rotors were replaced.