1996 Chrysler LHS steering problems

49 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 111,000.

owner complaints: 49
of this car's complaints: 36%
typical mileage: 111,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Linkages: tie rod assembly
15
Rack and pinion
14
Rack and pinion: rack
4
Linkages
4
Steering wheel/handle bar
3
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
3
Hydraulic power assist: pump
1
Hydraulic power assist system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler LHS steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chrysler LHS steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Steering system rack and pinionOpened October 29, 1999, closed September 13, 2001

There is no summary currently available

EA99031

Steering system rack and pinionOpened June 28, 1999, closed October 29, 1999

Since opening the preliminary evaluation (pe), odi has received 6 additional complaints.during the pe it was determined multiple failure modes are involved in this matter.the warranty claim rate is high for a steering system concern.the issues reported involve premature wear out at the rack and pinion interface with the inner tie rod end(s), binding and sticking of the steering gear, cracked or broken tie rod ends, sheared rack and pinion assembly bolts, and wear out of the rack and pinion mount bushings.many of the complainants mention steering wonder and loose steering.three of the most recent complaints allege a complete loss of steering due to sheared bolts.odi is upgrading this pe in order to perform a thorough technical analysis of the various system failure allegations and to quantify the effect that these failures have on vehicle control.

PE99044

What 1996 Chrysler LHS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Steering · 137,000 miles · NE

Has loose play in steering wheel and started go off of the road for a moment while driving down the road..

Filed Dec 13, 2014 · Steering · 111,000 miles · MI

Drivers side front wheel lost control while turning left. Car had to be towed. Diagnosing failure today. Believe either tie rod or steering box. If your steering wheel has any play would highly recommend not driving until having it looked at by mechanic. Lives could easily be lost at highway speeds.

Filed Mar 7, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · WI

1.cluncking,grinding, doesn't steer properly 2.every time it's on the road 3.parts will be replaced when we have the money to do so.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · NC

Front end shaking and popping replaced tirerods a lowercontrol arms.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Steering · 116,000 miles · CA

1996 chrysler lhs, loose steering. Discovered steering at risk of total failure, tie rod/rack & pinion bushing completely disintegrated. If not discovered in time, could have caused complete failure of steering due to bolt shearing, perhaps causing fatal or at the very least, extremely injurious accident..

Filed Jan 17, 2008 · Steering · SC

Still in need of repair, needs rack & pinion bushings, right outer tie rod end, already had inner tie rod replaced.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Steering · 94,537 miles · CA

I'd parked my 1996 chrysler lhs in a parking lot for a couple of hours on 7/10/2005. The vehicle has 95k miles on it. As I returned, and backed the vehicle up to exit the space, I heard a loud "pop". Suddenly the car no longer responded to steering. Upon examination, I found the inner tie rod bolts had sheared off where they connected to the steering gear. Both bolts had sheared off at the same length, and the retaining plate was still in place, preventing the bolts from loosening/rotating. If this had occured while I was driving down the freeway, I'd be dead. I haven't had it repaired yet, but I've kept the old tie rod bolts. I don't know how easy I can get out the sheared ends from the steering gear, but I would suspect it won't be in good shape when I finish.

Filed Mar 16, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · PR

I am having problems with the transmission down shifting on it's own at low speeds. Also the vehicle keeps veering to the right and left. Have replaced the control arms two times due to break of bushings. The bolts attaching the steering rack do not keep it secured to the chassis and moves as the steering wheel is operated. There was a recall issued for the suspension control arm bracket in 1999. I have not been notified of this recall and need to know how to receive notification to have the part replaced. The vehicle's manufacture date on the driver's door indicates the manufacture date august/1995.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Steering · 100,000 miles · IN

When turning at low speeds, the rack and pinion snapped and failed. The consumer lost steering control. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. Please provide more information.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Steering · 35,000 miles · OH

The tie rod ends wore out prematurely. Consumer stated he was going on the fourth set of tie rods at 125,000 miles.

Questions about the 1996 Chrysler LHS steering

Does the 1996 Chrysler LHS have steering problems?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Chrysler LHS, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler LHS steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 111,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler LHS steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chrysler LHS have bad steering?

The Chrysler LHS model years with the most steering complaints are 1996 (49 complaints), 1995 (32 complaints) and 1994 (30 complaints).