1. Backing up from a parking place 2. Lower control arm bracket ripped away from the engine cradle and cause the cv joint to come apart and break. 3. Replaced engine cradle, cv joint,front end alignment. I have pictures and old engine cradle.
1996 Chrysler LHS transmission problems
12 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission7
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
- Driveline: constant velocity joint1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chrysler LHS transmission problems in other years
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 1996 Chrysler LHS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Transmission is popping from drive to lowest gear at 45 MPH and is causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer will take vehicle to dealer for inspection. *ak this has happened on several occasions. This times chrysler said it was the speed sensor and this last time the consumer it was told the solenoid. The car stalled on several occasions while on the highway doing speed in excess of 60 MPH.
After removing the ignition key, from parked vehicle it rolled forward down a hill and smashed another vehicle. Vehicle was parked on level ground. The vehicle traveled a city block.*ak the consumer believed the problem started after the recall on floor shifter was performed.
While driving vehicle there was a hesitation when accelerating. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced the transmission. Please provide any further information. Ts
When shifting gear into drive vehicle makes a humming noise, dealership is aware of problem.
When putting vehicle in drive and reverse there was a humming noise coming from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
The vehicle was parked and the key was removed from the ignition when all of a sudden the vehicle began to roll backwards and hit a utility pole causing damage to the rear of the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for damages. Nlm
After the replacement of cv joint boot, vehicle started to vibrate. Vibration caused the tie rod end bushings to go bad. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and will repair again at the owners expense.
The car was on and sitting on a small hill and the transmission would not engage. Several weeks before the samething happend in front of my garage after backing out of the garage.
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler LHS transmission
Does the 1996 Chrysler LHS have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Chrysler LHS, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler LHS transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 Chrysler LHS problems
Steering 49Fuel system 24Brakes 15Suspension 14Engine 12Electrical 9Airbags 8Body 7Acceleration 4Visibility 3Seat belts 2Tires 2Lights 1Locks 1
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