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.
1999 Chrysler LHS transmission problems
11 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission9
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
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200k+
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 1999 Chrysler LHS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Transmission failed. (nar) *ph dealer was notified.
Our 1999 chrysler lhs suffered what our mechanic said was a "catastrophic" transimission failure. The service engine light came on and the transmission stopped shifting properly and remained in low gear. The transmission had to be completely re-built and the system flushed due to the large volume of metal shavings. Because this happen outside the 3/36,000 warranty period, chrysler would not cover the cost of the repairs.
When key is not in the ignition gear shifter can be moved to any position.
After backing up, when shifting to drive it takes 30-40 seconds before vehicle responds. Dealer cannot find a problem.
On 4-18-02 my wife was backing our 1999 lhs chrysler out of our drive onto a busy highway, the shifter cable on the transmission malfunctioned, leaving the vehicle stranded inn the middle of the highway. My mechanic called our local chrysler dealership to order the part and the service dept. Told us that there was over 600 on backorder for the n.c. And va. Service area. Well, how many were in circulation before the supply ran out??? I called chrysler customer care about any recalls on the mannner and there were none and the person at chrysler said that it would not be recalled. I think this is a very dangerous situation and should be investigated. The vehicle can be stranded, unable to move, in some very dangerous situatuions and could harm the occupants.
When applying brakes to shift into reverse or drive vehicle suddenly accelerates, brakes would not hold, dealer contacted. *ak consumer states when shifted from park to drive with foot on the brake the vehicle shot forward with a roar at 30-40 MPH, foot was still on the brake but vehicle continued to accelerate at high speed and crashed.
Abs and traction control module failed. Contacted dealer, and dealer has tryed to get part in, but nothing so far.
Questions about the 1999 Chrysler LHS transmission
Does the 1999 Chrysler LHS have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Chrysler LHS, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler LHS transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 Chrysler LHS problems
Acceleration 25Steering 22Electrical 19Body 16Airbags 14Engine 14Lights 11Visibility 10Seats 9Wheels 9Suspension 7Tires 7Brakes 6Locks 4Seat belts 4Fuel system 3Driver assistance 1
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