Chrysler LHS premature wear problems

Filed Apr 27, 2001 · Brakes · WA

Disc rotors and brake pads are made of incompatible materials. Rotors are of made from to soft a material, thus resulting in premature wear, accompanied by sever pulsation and steering wheel shake when brakes are applied. This is the same problem they have with their light duty pickup trucks. The dealer is not so inclined to fix or repair because they were able to stall long enough until that portion of the warranty was passed.

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Brakes · OH

Front brake rotors rusted, causing warping, and resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the rotors.

Filed Apr 28, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IL

We are not satisfied with the reliability and performance of the original and replacement parts on a chrysler lhs we purchased new in 19994. The following are the high failure parts and systems on the car: 1. Water pump and associated parts (2 times) . It has failed twice, the first time was at 59,559 miles when it froze up and took the timing belt with it. The second time the pump developed a leak at 102,275 miles, which was 42,716 miles on the replacement pump. 2. Disc brakes and associated parts (2 times and need to be turned again). The rotors warp due to overheat from the brake pads. The first time the rotors were turned at 56,441 miles and then again at 84,347 miles. Right now the car has 102,750 miles and the rotors need to be turned again. 3. Airconditioning system and associated parts (2 times). The airconditioning system evaporator coil leaked at 62,299 miles, but was covered by an extended warranty. The evaporator coil is leaking again at 102,750 miles and is not covered by warranty. This is a very expensive procedure in that the dashboard has to be removed. 4. Fuel rail and associated parts (1 time). Due to a strong gas smell the fuel rail was replaced. When the dealer insisted that the problem wasn't covered by warranty, we paid to have the problem fixed. We were later reimbursed by chrysler when we called their customer service.

Filed Feb 6, 1999 · Brakes · NC

At 32800 miles original rotors warped and were replaced. At 42800, the 2nd rotor set warped. In both cases, I was driving on washington's beltway, and had to stop fast (not a panic stop) from 50mph to 0. (no contact was made with other car) after I rounded a curve. The rotors warped again and caused the car to vibrate . The rotors' design is inadequate. What would happen if I had to make more than one hard stop before the brakes had a chance to cool off? I don't understand the summary as recorded below.

Filed Dec 31, 1998 · Brakes · KY

We replaced the warped rotors on april 10, 1998 and have since had them turned twice. Of course none of this was under waranty. We were wondering if there were others with the same problem and if it could be something wrong with the car to cause this repetitive problem. Other vehicles that we have owned did not present these problems for the life of the car.

Filed Dec 9, 1998 · Brakes · NY

Front brake rotors warped at 13000 miles and had to be replaced. They warped again at 23000 miles. The local service manager and chrysler in michigan say it is "normal wear and tear'. It is not reasonable to replace rotors every 10 - 12000 miles.

Filed Dec 2, 1998 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

1. Headlight focus and illumination has been very poor, no solution seems to be available. 2. Front disk brake rotors warped at the first hard application of the brakes. Dealer attempted repair four or five times and when they would no longer honor the warranty took the vehicle to an independant shop and they finally fixed the problem. 3. Twice the right driver's seat back hinge has failed when the driver sat back. Repair accomplished by independent shop. 4. After noticing a strong smell of gasoline, discovered fuel leaking from the front of both left and right fuel injection rails. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer for repair but seems that there is a long waiting list for the repair parts which are back ordered.

Filed Oct 26, 1998 · Brakes · MI

Rotors warped and pitted after 9000 miles , need to be replaced.first time it was at 15708 miles . This is second occurence , brakes pulsate and steering wheel shakes . Was told brake pads at 50% wear , current milage is 24323 miles.

Filed Feb 4, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

Tie rods broke twice. In addition, replaced transmission/premature wear of front brakes/comuter failure/driver's seat broke and check engine light came on/off.

Filed Nov 14, 1996 · Brakes · TX

Brake rotors warped three times, causing steering wheel to shudder/vibrate while braking.