Chrysler LHS won't shift problems

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · NY

Takata recall; my transmission goes in "limp mode" often and I smell electric wiring burning in side my vehicle, under dash or under hood some were?! The vehicle was in motion on a city streets.

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 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 Nov 7, 2003 · Electrical · MI

Bad ignition switch... I have had 2 of these cars and same thing on both. The transmission will not shift, lights on dash and speedometer wouldn't work... Put in new transmission... Still would not shift... Had the ignition switch changed... Now it works. How many people put in new transmissions? When it is the ignition switch? Since this has happened on both of my cars I believe it is a default.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Transmission · NY

When driving engine idles roughly, and will not shift to proper gears. Dealer is rebuilding transmission.

Filed Dec 29, 2002 · Transmission · NC

Owned car 2.5 years. On a daily basis, it will not go into gear on any, and every, single cold start. I have to wait 1-2 minutes before the transmission will engage. I took it to a transmission specialist (cottman) and was told that this problem is inherent with this particular transmission. I cannot affort the (approximate) $2,000.00 it would take to repair this manufacturing problem.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Transmission · CO

Original transmission would not shift when weather was below 25 degrees. Took car into dealer for warranty work each winter. They always said the could not find anything wrong. It would work until the next winter. Finally filed a complaint with state of colorado and transmission was replaced. Now the new transmission (2 years and 22,000 miles later) will not go into gear after sitting for a couple of days. Air conditioning doesn't work every other summer. Dealer says there is nothing wrong. Services AC and it works that summer. All warranties exhausted and still having problems.

Filed Sep 14, 2000 · Transmission · IL

I purchased this car in '95 with an extended warranty for 7 years and 75,000 miles. The trasnmission has been replaced 5 times and the last two times have occurred since the 1st of august 2000. The last 16 months the car has had a problem of "slipping" the transmission into what is called "limp mode" which immediately shifts the car into low gear with no warning and it will fluctuate back into gear and into low gear until the car is stopped and restarted. I believe this car has a defect which cannot be fixed by the manufacturer and I believe it to be a safety hazard. When this limp mode porblem occurs the effects at low speeds are dramatic and it recently occurred while doing 60 miles an hour on the highway, which was extremely dangerous to myself and others. I am a father of two girls and I don't wish to leave my wife a young widow because I, the little guy, can't get a big dog like chrysler to fix or replace this car. The car has had two recalls, two blown air conditioning units and various other problems.

Filed Mar 24, 2000 · Transmission · VA

When attempting to shift vehicle from park to drive or park to reverse, vehicle will not shift into gear. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer stated transmission needed replacing. Please provide any further details.

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.