2000 lhs steering mechanism ruptured and caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *ts the manufacturer denied the consumers claim stating they didn't find and defects in the steering system.
2000 Chrysler LHS steering complaints
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I was driving my 2000 chrysler lhs and the steering failed. I could not turn the car to the left. My major concern was that my 16 year old daughter was using this car to practice driving for her motor vehicle test. If it was her that was driving the car she would of been hurt or killed. I have only 55,000 miles on this car. It had 3 owners all in my family. I asked chrysler and the dealer to cover the $800 repair bill. They of course refused. I contacted chrysler customer service and they refused and were very rude. I contacted the tufano dealership they contacted chrysler and still refused. Claiming the mileage was too high. There are may complaints regarding this issue. I am just look for reimbursement. I will not stop until I am satisfied. Can you help.
While driving at normal highway speed the steering needs to be constantly corrected. The dealer analysis requires the replacement of the rack and pinion assembly due to internal looseness. The vehicle only has 54000 miles. Surely the durability should be better on a vehicle that is driven only occasionally for long trips.
The upper ball joints and the tie rods malfunctioned.
I began hearing a clunking noise in the front end, upon a warm start. The rack and pinion assembly was replaced, but the problem has persisted. The vehicle is now difficult to control on right turn exit ramps and the clunking noise is present while driving.
The steering wheel had too much play in it, and there is a bad squeaking noise when turning. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that rack and pinion malfunctioned.
While driving approximately 25 MPH downhill, the steering wheel failed to turn in either direction. The driver was able to avoid a collision and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer replaced the power steering pump and the rack and pinion. Please provide further details. *jb consumers wife was in severe shock. He would like for the manufacturer to be notified of this incident.
Excessive play and wander in steering on my 2000 chrysler lhs. 3 trips to dealership, dealership blames alignment and tires. Have tried 3 alignments, and 2 complete sets of new tires. Vehicle is unsafe to drive at highway speeds. Have seen numerous complaints of same nature on various websites as well as the federal safety agency.
The steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced, which required additional force to the steering wheel. *jb power steering rack assembly was replaced along with front end alignment as per replacing power steering rack.
Alarm system: when you get out of the vehicle and lock the doors by one of three methods (keyswitch, electric lock buttons, or transmitter) and not manually lock the door(s), the red light on top the dash is supposed to start flashing and the alarm is supposed to arm. This works only about half the time. Two different dealers called star at chrysler and were told this is a known glitch, and that a tsb would follow. If you want to arm the alarm, you can wait about 5 minutes then relock the door(s), or put the key back in the ignition and turn it to run and back off, then get out of the car and arm the alarm again.
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