1996 Chrysler LHS steering problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Chrysler LHS — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Drivers side front wheel lost control while turning left. Car had to be towed. Diagnosing failure today. Believe either tie rod or steering box. If your steering wheel has any play would highly recommend not driving until having it looked at by mechanic. Lives could easily be lost at highway…”
filed Dec 13, 2014
“1.cluncking,grinding, doesn't steer properly 2.every time it's on the road 3.parts will be replaced when we have the money to do so. *tr”
filed Mar 7, 2010
“Has loose play in steering wheel and started go off of the road for a moment while driving down the road..”
filed Apr 20, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other LHS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 LHS | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 LHS | 20 | 24% |
| 1999 LHS | 22 | 13% |
| 1997 LHS | 10 | 13% |
| 1995 LHS | 32 | 22% |
| 1994 LHS | 30 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chrysler LHS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.