1999 Chrysler LHS: loss of power steering

6 of the 165 complaints about the 1999 Chrysler LHS describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2000
2
1999
6
1997
1
1996
6
1995
4
1994
4

What owners say

Filed Sep 24, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 22,000 miles · 00

Rack and pinion and outer tie rod failure on my 1999 chrysler lhs. I purchased the car approx 30 months ago and it only had 3000 miles or 5400 kilometers. The steering failed on august 10 2008. I was pulling out of the driveway and the steering froze and I could not with all of my strength turn the wheels to the left.....when it failed, the car only had 34,544 kilometers and now has 35000. I have had it repaired at a local garage at the approx. Cost of 1400.00 dollars. Seems to me that the car has very low mileage and I have been doing alot of reading about this and this should definitely qualify as a recall item. What I really think is that chrysler should make every attempt to repair and repay all of the consumers that have already had their vehicle repaired. Also I would like them to make some serious changes to the steering system which in my eyes is a very dangerous system and is prone to failure that can cause serious injury. Now that it has been repaired, I still find some clunking noises and the steering is very stiff when you first begin driving...I also had to replace the outer tie rods because they were very noisy and unsafe and that was done approx 30 days before the steering rack was replaced....if I can assist you in any way, please contact me and I would be happy to do so. Thank you.

Filed Jul 27, 2008 · Steering · 55,000 miles · OH

There were no events that LED to the failure. I was leaving work one day and I heard a loud pop from the front end of my car and then I lost power steering only when turning to the right. I took it to a dealership to have them look at it and they said I needed a steering rack, gear and a new tie rod. I had all replaced at 55,000 miles. The car now has 65,000 miles on it and it is still not right it pops when turning in either direction forward or reverse and today 7/27/08 the steering pump went out.

Filed Jul 8, 2008 · Steering · 60,000 miles · IN

With only 60k miles, the steering is very difficult to turn left but no apparent problems turning right.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Steering · 91,000 miles · ME

Dt: was driving about 50-55 MPH and lost power steering on the left side only, could make left hand turns, but this required super strength to do so. This occurred without warning, no previous problems. Has not been to dealer, expired warranty. Did take to a mechanic, but he was unable to determine what has happened, has not performed any repair service on the vehicle at this time. Did contact manufacturer.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Engine · MD

While driving at 70 MPH check engine light illuminates on the dashboard, then vehicle will stall. When this occurs, vehicle loses all power, resulting in no steering or brake. The dealership is unable to correct the problem.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Steering · IN

When driving and upon attempting to make either a right or left hand turn steering wheel locked up, causing poor steering control. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer said it was due to power steering assist unit failure. Please provide any further details.