Chrysler LHS transmission failure problems

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 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 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 Apr 8, 2004 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · OH

Transmission failed. (nar) *ph dealer was notified.

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 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 Jan 3, 2003 · Transmission · MI

While driving vehicle there was a hesitation when accelerating. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced the transmission. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Dec 19, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · RI

While accelerating from a toll booth on I-90, west of boston, the transmission malfunctioned, resulting in no upshift from second gear. The engine was revving at about 6,000 RPM, with the car's speed limited to about 50 MPH. The failure was sudden, in a middle lane on a very busy interstate highway with a 65 MPH speed limit--a very dangerous and scary situation! From the transmission repair facility, local chrysler dealers, and other owners of chrysler vehicules with the same transmission, I learned that the internal mechanical transmission failure is a common problem/defect, of which chrysler is well aware.the safety implications are obvious, especially when the sudden breakdown occurs on a busy, high-speed highway, as in my case. Chrysler has not issued a recall notice, nor will they pay for repair of their defective transmission. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.

Filed Nov 29, 2001 · Transmission · RI

Transmission failure.

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.