1999 Chrysler LHS: common problems and reliability

The 1999 Chrysler LHS has 165 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and steering. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failure — catastrophic failures reported, particularly in early models (1994-1995); described as a fundamental design flaw with the "ultra drive" (42le, etc.) transmissions. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 1999 model year

165
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
29
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1999 Chrysler LHS vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

vehicle speed control
25
steering
22
electrical system
19
structure
16
air bags
14

Recalls affecting the 1999 LHS

seat belts:front:retractor

Campaign 01V119000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH T…

seat belts

Campaign 00V034000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

seats:front assembly:recliner

Campaign 03V035000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift

Campaign 04V021000

ON 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 REM…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on specific model years and maintenance history. The vehicle is consistently praised for its comfort, with multiple owners describing the driving experience as akin to "driving a leather couch," and appreciating its spa

  • Automatic transmission failure — Catastrophic failures reported, particularly in early models (1994-1995); described as a fundamental design flaw with the "Ultra drive" (42LE, etc.) transmissions. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical system failures — Various gremlins including security system malfunctions preventing starting, faulty oxygen sensors causing the car to enter a "dead" mode, and general electronic component failures as the vehicle ages. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Cooling system problems — Overheating issues, potentially related to water pump failure, thermostat issues, or head gasket concerns on the 3.5L V6. Frequency: recurrent.
  • General electronic/sensor failures — Faulty O2 sensors and other electronics leading to poor running or failure to start. Frequency: isolated.
  • Interior component failures — Power seat motor failures ("gangster lean"). Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the LHS.

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