1999 Chrysler LHS engine problems

Filed Feb 25, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 61,000 miles · MI

The car has had regular oil changes and was due for a transmission service. Sensors were replaced approximately three years ago. Mechanic indicated that the pan below was wet with oil. When the car was towed out of the driveway, aaa tow jumped the battery it held for about a minute and then would not hold the start. The tow driver indicated that he believed that it was no transmission. Sometimes there is an engine knock and sometimes as the charge is about to stop the engine runs with no noise. This car only has approximately 61,0000 miles, and has only been long distance to traverse city. Further one shop indicated that the battery was only operating at 25%. No one would do a paid diagnostic on this vehicle. It was towed to firestone and mo's, in southfield and oak park respectively.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Engine · 121,135 miles · AR

Car intermittently runs hot, have replaced radiator, thermostat, and the fans are both running at the time of the problem, when taken to the dealers they say they cannot recreate the problem therefore it must not be happening, I have read more than 100 blogs of other consumers having the same problem with no answers offered by the manufacturer.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Engine · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler lhs. While driving 20 MPH over a small bump, the vehicle made a loud noise. The mechanic replaced the headlight and stated that the cable bushings needed to be replaced, which are connected to the transmission and the engine. The contact replaced the tie rods five times. The front lower ball joints were also replaced. The contact is the second owner of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 173,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Engine · 74,500 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop for a diagnostic test. Although a failure code was not detected, the problem persisted. The vehicle is currently at the dealer awaiting further inspection.

Filed Dec 2, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 135,000 miles · GA

Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle started after sitting for approximately one to two minutes. The dealership inspected the vehicle multiple times, but they could diagnose the cause of the problem. The fuel system was cleaned , and the transmission was redone, but the problem persisted.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Airbags, Engine · 25,500 miles · IA · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: when the consumer's wife started the vehicle it went forward while the vehicle was in park. This caused vehicle to run over a short wall. This resulted in injuries to the driver and the passengers. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. The consumer believed that the problem was the transmission. Recall work done on this issue. The consumer felt that the recall work was the reason for the accident. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they stated that it was not their fault. The accident occurred on 7-17-05.*ak just the week before this accident a new battery and transmission were installed at the service dealer. The consumer believes the computer malfunctioned.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 125,000 miles · OH

Dt: contact complained of a lot of problems with the car. There was a new water pump/new battery cables/ new brakes/rotors, and pads on the car. Also, put in a new heater coil. They did something to the air conditioner, and it will cost approximately $500-600 to fix it. Currently there is an electrical problem. While driving down the street the car automatically shuts off. It is an electrical problem because they have replaced the lights in the car and they shorted out. Consumer was told there was an electrical problem.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 58,000 miles · FL

The consumer stated while driving, the transmission began to slip. The transmission stayed in 2 or 3rd gear. *jb the driver's seat belt was inoperative. The oxygen sensor failed prematurely. The fuel lines leaked. The power door locks failed. The radio/cassette player failed. The power mirrors failed. The remote keyless entry system failed. The power windows and seats failed. The alarm was inoperative. Trunk release was inoperative.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Engine · DC

Water pump failure.*mr while driving the vehicle's water pump seized which caused the timing belt to burn up throwing the pistons into the valves.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Engine · NC

Vehicle stalled, causing consumer to drift off the road. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that intake manifold failed.