I experienced a loud clunking sound when I turned the steering wheel. Also when I drove over uneven pavement or an uneven entry to a driveway I could hear the same sound and could feel it through the steering wheel. I had a dealership check it out and they found that there was a bolt that had worked itself loose on the lower control arm. I have found information on the internet related to steering failures leading to death on several vehicles with the same steering components that my car has. Fortunately I caught this early enough to prevent a disasterous even like other people have experienced. They tightened the bolt. I understant that chrysler corporation has changed the torque specifications and the bushing used on the tie-rod ends in order to prevent the type of failures that many people have experienced. If you would like to look at the information that I found concerning steering components, premature transmission failure and premature engine failure, go to: http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com here you can read all about the multitude of problems that chrysler products are experiencing.
1995 Chrysler LHS: complete transmission failure
9 of the 148 complaints about the 1995 Chrysler LHS describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 20002
- 19992
- 19971
- 19961
- 19959
- 199415
What owners say
While accelerating from a toll booth on I-90, west of boston, the transmission malfunctioned, resulting in no upshift from second gear. The engine was revving at about 6,000 RPM, with the car's speed limited to about 50 MPH. The failure was sudden, in a middle lane on a very busy interstate highway with a 65 MPH speed limit--a very dangerous and scary situation! From the transmission repair facility, local chrysler dealers, and other owners of chrysler vehicules with the same transmission, I learned that the internal mechanical transmission failure is a common problem/defect, of which chrysler is well aware.the safety implications are obvious, especially when the sudden breakdown occurs on a busy, high-speed highway, as in my case. Chrysler has not issued a recall notice, nor will they pay for repair of their defective transmission. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed.
Transmission completely failed at 68,000 miles. Chrysler agreed to pay 1/2 of the cost of new transmission. New transmission continues to have problems with slippage.
Transmission failed. Mjs
Vehicle has had numerous problems inclucing: three transmission replacements, the air conditioner stopped blowing cool air, a "shimmy" in the steering wheel, a "clunking" in the front ent (tierod end bushings), and front rotors burned out.
Transmission failed.
Tie rods broke twice. In addition, replaced transmission/premature wear of front brakes/comuter failure/driver's seat broke and check engine light came on/off.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement
- Information on 41TE/42LE service information
- Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated...
- Concerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
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
Questions about the 1995 Chrysler LHS transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1995 Chrysler LHS?
9 of 148 owner complaints about the 1995 Chrysler LHS (6%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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