Chrysler LHS harsh shifting problems

Filed Sep 27, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · FL

1999 chrysler concorde lhs, bumping, clunking noises in rear. Left front wheel when turned to left makes a popping sound. Purchased car "used" in 2005.with 69,000 mi. Had bumping sounds in rear at that time and had it checked out by mechanic, could not find anything. It is now 09-27-2009 and tonight I noticed a loud pop when I turned steering wheel to the left entering garage, this prompted me to look up problem on line only to learn that this chrylser model is defective! And that chrysler will not fix theses vehicles! I am now afraid to dive my car at all. Vehicle now has 99,000 miles. What can I do?

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 Nov 1, 2007 · Steering · 80,000 miles · FM

2000 lhs power steering problems. Car has 83,000 miles. Good maintenance and upkeep. Steering is sluggish, wandering on highway, clunking noise in steering wheel, intermittent pulling surges in steering wheel, constant corrections, loose feel, afraid of sudden and complete failure - plan to take car to dealer where I know I will be given song and dance. I have owned several cars driven over 100,000 miles never had such an issue.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Steering · 70,087 miles · MT

I experienced a loud clunking sound when I turned the steering wheel. Also when I drove over uneven pavement or an uneven entry to a driveway I could hear the same sound and could feel it through the steering wheel. I had a dealership check it out and they found that there was a bolt that had worked itself loose on the lower control arm. I have found information on the internet related to steering failures leading to death on several vehicles with the same steering components that my car has. Fortunately I caught this early enough to prevent a disasterous even like other people have experienced. They tightened the bolt. I understant that chrysler corporation has changed the torque specifications and the bushing used on the tie-rod ends in order to prevent the type of failures that many people have experienced. If you would like to look at the information that I found concerning steering components, premature transmission failure and premature engine failure, go to: http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com here you can read all about the multitude of problems that chrysler products are experiencing.

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.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Steering · OH

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2003 · Transmission · 25 miles · PA

Transmission is jerky, clunky and noisey from the day car was bought. Transmission is a bit better than my 1994 lhs which had complete transmission failure that started at 20,000 miles. Chrysler reimbursed me for cost of new transmission.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Steering · MO

Problems with vehicle making clunking noises and wheels locking up. *mr the consumer was driving and when he attempted to make a left turn, the wheels did not turn. The consumer didn't find a recall on the steering rack but found numerous articles regarding the defect in which others had experienced the same and a few resulted in accidents. (tsb#1900101) *scc

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Steering · 126,000 miles · TX

Noticeable feel and sound of "clunking" sound in steering when initiating a left or right turn during low speeds.

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Steering · GA

When making a sharp left turn there is a loud clunking noise. Dealer determined that steering gear assembly needed to be replaced.