Chrysler LHS loss of power problems

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 Dec 17, 2007 · Steering · 152,000 miles · MN

I own a 2000 chrysler lhs and we bought the car back in 2002 with 36*** miles on it. Around 15,000 miles after buying the car, my wife was going to make a left hand turn out of a parking lot when the steering locked up. We had the car towed to a local shop and they informed us that the rack would have to be replaced. After paying a thousand plus, we were back up and going. We never heard any more than rack failure. Now fast forward to friday december 14th, 2007, I was getting ready to leave work and the car lost all power steering. I limped it home (about 20 miles) and started contacting a repair shop. I wound up muscling the car to my local dodge dealership and they said that the power steering pump has gone bad. The car now has 150,000 miles on it and we are looking at another $600 bill. The power steering pump was not replaced to my knowledge at the time of the rack replacement. Both instances occurred at a speed of less than 5 MPH.

Filed Jan 2, 2006 · Electrical, Steering · 124,500 miles · MD

In july 2004, I purchased a used '94 chrysler lhs w/95,000 miles in very good condition (exterior/interior) but within the first few weeks I experienced electrical problems (electric current not going to gauges, gauges going haywire), transmission problems (periodic 'limp mode', car erratically surging) and steering problems (rack 7 pinion, inner/outer tie rods). Within a few months I replaced the inner/outer tie rods and front/rear stabilizer links that all improved my front suspension. Just recently about a month ago, I had my local dodge dealer replace one broken transmission mount ($305) then the following week at 124,500 miles while driving to work on my local highway my transmission failed, which resulted in loss of power steering and loss of drive gears, I was able to exit safely onto my jobs parking lot before it finally gave out. I had it towed to an exclusive auto transmission shop, they had to rebuild/overhaul the transmission and torque converter ($1,800). A whopping $2,100 in repairs in about a month. There went my christmas money.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Steering · 91,000 miles · ME

Dt: was driving about 50-55 MPH and lost power steering on the left side only, could make left hand turns, but this required super strength to do so. This occurred without warning, no previous problems. Has not been to dealer, expired warranty. Did take to a mechanic, but he was unable to determine what has happened, has not performed any repair service on the vehicle at this time. Did contact manufacturer.

Filed Mar 21, 2005 · Transmission · 370,007 miles · PA

Today when I started to drive my 2000 lhs, it would not shift to the highest gear. The RPM's remained very high. The speedometer stays at zero. The overhead instrument panel does not work. The malfunction indicator light comes on and stays on. I proceeded to drive a short distance. When coming to a stop or when slowing around a corner, the oil light comes on and I lose power steering and the engine stalls. I cannot drive the car. I will contact the dealer (bermont motors, gilbertsville, pa) immediately. My 1994 lhs had total transmission failure and needed a whole new transmission. My car was bought in december 1999 and I only have 37,000 miles on it. Besides this, the molding around one door and around one headlamp is coming off. The black trim is discolored. I am quickly loosing my confidence & dependibility in chrysler products. I doubt if I will ever buy another chrysler car.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Locks · 45,000 miles · OH

Power door locks have failed on two doors driver front and passenger rear. Door lock squeals when locking and will not let you open the door or pull the lock open (up) manually. I believe this is a safety concern. When defective if you would lose power to the lock you could not get the door open.

Filed Jan 31, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

When driving at highway speeds the vehicle will jump from 2000 RPM to 3000 RPM and then lose power and stall. Dealer cannot determine cause.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Transmission · IL

Car goes into limp mode at different times of year in different driving conditions after different driving periods. Most times it resets after stopping and turning car off. Seems to occur when car is first started or after long driving period. Have lost power to wheels during driving. Was questioned by a stranger in a parking lot who indicated they have same type of car with same problem with transmission. Initial inspection by dealer indicated no abnormal information from computerized check up. Seems to be common with car make and model. Suspect design defect.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Engine · KS

While driving at 30 MPH and without prior warning, lost power. Dealer replaced engine belt and tensioner. *ak

Filed Aug 21, 1998 · Electrical · FL

Upon acceleration the vehicle will hesitate and stall and cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer states the cause is due to the wiring which has shorted out. Please provide any further details.