Chrysler LHS fuel leak problems

Filed Oct 14, 2016 · Fuel system · OR

The car keeps on dying when I'm driving and when the car dies I lose my brakes and my power steering my mechanic told me it is a problem with my fuel rails and I have noticed it leaking gasoline once in awhile.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 127,200 miles · OR

Bad fuel leak developed , and was , after several weeks , repaired by local chrysler dealer ,- plenum , injector etc. Replaced.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · OR

Car has had bad fuel leak now for a month , it is an injector that I am certain was replaced by the local dealer two years ago , but even though they have diagnosed it, they are claiming they replaced a different injector to the leaking one ,and therefore is not covered under their warranty. I continue to drive the vehicle with the leak .

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · WA · fire

I own a 1994 chrysler lhs. On jan 2, 2011, I parked the car and turned the ignition off. The car had been making a strange sound (like it was stuck in 3rd gear) for approx 2 months. I had scheduled an appointment with my mechanic for jan 4,2011. What I thought was steam start rising from under the hood, but then I saw bright red, yellow and orange flames along the hoods edge. My passenger and I exited the vehicle and began running. Within 15 seconds flames shot 30 feet in the air. I called 911 and fire and police responded. The fire dept was there within minutes and the fire had only burned approx 15 minutes. The entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. Just the engine block sat on the tar street. The tow truck driver said for the fire to have burned so hot, so fast, it must have been leaking fuel for several months or even a year. He also told me about the fuel injector recall, the car was a total loss and I only carried liability insurance. Do I have any recourse.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler lhs. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact activated the air conditioner unit and smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The check engine warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and discovered that the fuel injection was leaking fuel. The technician advised the contact not to drive the vehicle due to the possibility of a fire. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was not included in the recall pertaining to the gasoline fuel injection system. The failure and current mileages were 130,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf the fuel injection was leaking gas. Recall # 98v184000. Updated 07/31/08.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Fuel system · 145,541 miles · MD

Recall 98v184000 concerning fuel leakage. Consumer smelled a strong gasoline odor while driving 35-40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the o-rings cracked and leaked fuel onto the engine. Consumer contacted the manufacturer. A manufacturer's representative informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Fuel system · 154,000 miles · MI

While driving 55 MPH fuel rail cracked. As a result, fuel leaked onto the engine. *ak the fuel rail cracked on the left side (driver's side).

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 250 miles · NJ

Petition for investigation of 1996 chrysler lhs defective fuel rails. *bf petition is to also investigate the ABS and the frame construction/alignment. The vehilce's windshiled exploded on the driver's side below the windshield wipers. The vehicle's fuel rails leaked gasoline. The brake fluid in the master cylinder was contaminated.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 101,000 miles · CA

This vehicle was purchased used. 2 weeks after purchase the rear brake bads failed causing them to grind on the rotors. Brakes and rotors were replaced. Drivers side seat support is broken. Power steering pump has a leak. Transmission clutches burned out requiring replacement. Water pump failed along with failing timing belt & timing belt tensioner causing needed replacement. Engine has several oil leaks. Rack & pinion system is shifting, causing a thumping sound and vehicle shifting while cornering at times. Selt belt on drivers side doesn't retract properly. Brakes perform poorly, requiring excessive pedal to stop vehicle. Fuel rail is leaking fuel, awaiting mechanic determination if it's covered under the recall.

Filed May 14, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 53,000 miles · FL

I drive a 1997 chrysler lhs. I have 2 issues both covered under recalls that chrysler has performed. 1. Evaporator failed - chrysler added an addendum to increase the warranty on this to 71,000 miles. Mine failed at 53k and I had a independant mechanic repair my car. Total cost was around $1,000. Called chrysler and they simply said they would not cover the cost of the repair. I asked why and the help desk person said a tech told him we won't cover the costs. The repairs we're made last year. If it's covered and their addendum states it will ocver it how are they allowed to skirt past this? 2. My car leaks gas. Found a recall in 1999 that addressed an issue about bad fuel rails and chrysler would did indeed repair cars. My car has the recall repairs performed. Doing a VIN check verified this. So I explained to my chrysler dealer that obviously the recall is bad. He said bring the car in, I'll analyze it ( at my cost $100 ) and we will dtermine where it's at. I don't believe I should have to spend any $$ on their faulty work. How do I proceed to get chrysler cover their poor quality? I live in florida and very concerned that my car is a deatrh trap with the leaking fuel. At the extremem temperatures cars reach in flroida - a combustion is not far from happening. Please help.