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1994 Chrysler LHS problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 509 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 7.5 times the median LHS year — the 1994 model ranks #1 of 12 LHS years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 33 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (88), transmission (71), and engine (64), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

509

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

10

Investigations

23

Crash-involved

18

Fires reported

33

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other LHS years?

LHS NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 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, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Chrysler LHS problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System8817%
Transmission7114%
Engine6413%
Electrical System459%
Brakes418%
Steering357%
Body & Structure275%
Suspension245%
Lighting184%
Seats184%
Speed Control173%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)163%
Visibility & Wipers133%
Airbags122%
Other102%
Latches & Locks61%
Seat Belts20%
Tires & Wheels20%

Does the 1994 Chrysler LHS have recalls?

4 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.

94V024000Electrical SystemFebruary 8, 1994 · 110,000 units

Defect

THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Consequence

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“A FIRE UNDER VEHICLE WHILE WATING AT A STOP LIGHT. FIRE STARTED FROM A FUEL LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER A RECALL. CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WHY SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL, AND WHAT RECOURSE DOES SHE HAVE ON THIS MATTER?…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 10, 2000 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 2, 2016 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER LHS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 2, 2016 · fire

“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND PUT FLAMES OUT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY STATED IT COULD HAVE BEEN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 22, 1998 · fire

“WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER HIT A POT HOLE AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SKIDDED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL THE NEXT DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 12, 2004 · crash

1994 Chrysler LHS — common questions

Is the 1994 Chrysler LHS reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 509 complaints put the 1994 model at #1 of 12 LHS years. It is one of the LHS years to avoid.

What are the most common 1994 LHS problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (88 complaints), transmission (71 complaints), engine (64 complaints).

Does the 1994 Chrysler LHS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 Chrysler LHS. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Chrysler LHS under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 10 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.