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1993 Chrysler LHS problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1993 Chrysler LHS — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

6

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other LHS years?

LHS NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted509 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 509 complaints1995: 252 complaints1996: 185 complaints1997: 105 complaints1998: 5 complaints1999: 218 complaints2000: 115 complaints2001: 31 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 3 complaints
LHS NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Chrysler LHS problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure150%
Suspension150%

Does the 1993 Chrysler LHS have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V021000TransmissionJanuary 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 units

Defect

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 REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

99V215000SuspensionAugust 9, 1999 · 402,830 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

98V184000Fuel SystemAugust 6, 1998 · 722,600 units

Defect

VEHICLE 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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V215000 CONCERNING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER INDICATED NO TOOL WAS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT LATER WHEN THEY RECEIVED THE TOOLS, THEY WERE BROKEN. OWNER IS UNSURE WHETHER VEHICLE WAS PROPERLY REPAIRED. *AK *ML”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

“VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD-ON AT AN ANGLE, AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL PENETRATED THE FOOT WELL OF DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, SHATTERING DRIVER'S LEFT LEG. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 19, 1996 · crash

1993 Chrysler LHS — common questions

Is the 1993 Chrysler LHS reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1993 Chrysler LHS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Chrysler LHS. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 Chrysler LHS under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 6 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler LHS years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LHS years to avoid are 1994, 1995, 1999, 1996, 2000, 1997. The cleanest record among LHS years belongs to 2003.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.