I put power steering fluid in and motor oil and transmission in the car and it caught on fire. My kids was in the car with me.
1996 Chrysler LHS: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 135 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler LHS describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 20001
- 19992
- 19972
- 19966
- 19952
- 199412
What owners say
While driving 10 MPH consumer was informed that vehicle was on fire. The consumer smelled fuel, and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The consumer pulled over, and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail o-rings needed to be replaced. *ak
Vehicle experiencing problem with smoke coming from under the dash. Dealer notified, and replace a body module on two occasions, which caused the wiring harness to burn. Vehicle still at dealer shop for repairs. Please provide further details.
While driving noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Popped hood up, and saw flames. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said that brake line broke, fluid was leaking, and that started the fire.
While driving at 40 MPH saw smoke coming from behind the glove compartment and from the vents and both sides of the windshield due to A/C fan motor malfunctioning.
Received a recall on the fuel injection o-rings. Prior to receiving the recall vehicle caught on fire. The dealer claims that they fixed all components that caused the fire . Consumer insisted that vehicle's condition worsened after the dealer fixed vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module
- 1NT30XDVAC
- P/n CBSZR068AA
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler LHS fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
6 of 135 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler LHS (4%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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