1999 Chrysler LHS: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Apr 22, 2009 · Suspension · SC

1999 chrysler lhs is a death trap. After driving on the highway, I heard a noise. It was time for oil change also, so I took it to goodyear for service. The technician call me back 15 minutes later to tell me my car was unsafe and he couldn't do an oil change. He explained my car was dangerous. My inner tie rods were broken and can cause a deadly accident, my power steering was gone, and he advise me to have my car towed to a dealer for trade in. Well I took it to another technician for a second opinion and my car has been in the shop every since. I have had inner and outer tie rods replaced, power steering pump, rack and pinion, and an alignment. My car is still not fixed after a large repair bill.

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 Mar 29, 2008 · Steering · CA

Steering veered to the right. Steering was very shaky. Took car into mechanic and I need new tie rod on passenger side and bushing is completely gone. I was told I should no longer drive the car because rod may be cracked and I could lose all steering control ($850). Had similar problems on driver side two years ago and mechanic fixed ($1,000). Also a few years ago, my fiance lost complete control of car while driving. Computer shut down while driving. Dealership replaced computer chip (800k mile warranty) but now lights flicker in car. Please please inform customers of these problems before someone gets hurt.

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 Oct 12, 2005 · Steering · AR

Tie rods broke on both sides.

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Steering · 40,022 miles · FL

Car has 40k miles, 1999 model, no crashes. Driving down residential street, slow down and make right turn into parking lot. At completion of turn attempted to straighten wheels and lost function from steering but steering wheel turned like normal. Luckily very low speed so was able to stop without crash. Root cause is bolts (2) sheared below steering gear where tie rods connect. Repairs in progress, will attempt to drill out sheared bolts and replace, before having to replace gearbox and bolts.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Steering · 98,000 miles · AR

I own a 1999 chrysler lhs and have had to replace / repair both tie rod bushing on each side of my car. (both driver and passenger sides) you hear a clunking noise and the steering feels unsafe/slack. When the car is lifted on a jack, you can push on the tire and it goes in a back and forth motion.