1996 Chrysler LHS: common problems and reliability
166 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about steering. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 1996 LHS?The 1996 Chrysler LHS has 166 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and fuel system.
Safety record for the 1996 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Chrysler LHS vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1996 a good year for the LHS?
Across the 5 LHS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 30 (2001) to 166 (1996). With 166 complaints, the 1996 LHS sits above the model's median of 96.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1996 LHS
power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Campaign 04V021000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Campaign 98V184000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on specific model years and maintenance history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LHS. See the full LHS owner picture and every model year.
Other LHS model years
Compare every LHS year side by side to see how 1996 ranks against the rest.
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