1997 Chrysler LHS Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Fuel injection system
  9
• Storage › Tank assembly
  3
• Storage › Fuel gauge system
  2
• Delivery
  2
• Carburetor system
  1
• Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  110%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  880%
• 150k+
  110%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1997 Chrysler LHS owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I noticed a gas smell while driving and thought that since I had recently put gas into the vehicle that that was what I smelled. The smell persisted and I had the hood open and I noticed that gas was gushing out of the front middle part of the engine. My engine light had come on and it was flashing on and off so I parked it and it now sits. I rely on my car to get to work. I was told that a fire could start and I feared for my safey and others around me.

I drive a 1997 Chrysler LHS. I have 2 issues both covered under recalls that Chrysler has performed. 1. Evaporator failed - Chrysler added an addendum to increase the warranty on this to 71,000 miles. Mine failed at 53K and I had a independant mechanic repair my car. Total cost was around $1,000. Called Chrysler and they simply said they would not cover the cost of the repair. I asked why and the help desk person said a tech told him we won't cover the costs. The repairs we're made last year. If it's covered and their addendum states it will ocver it how are they allowed to skirt past this? 2. My car leaks gas. Found a recall in 1999 that addressed an issue about bad fuel rails and Chrysler would did indeed repair cars. My car has the recall repairs performed. Doing a VIN check verified this. So I explained to my Chrysler dealer that obviously the recall is bad. …

I had the check engine light come on. I checked it on a computer and it said misfire on cylinder one. It was running very rough and a family friend is a service manager for a Chrysler dealership on the mainland, I live in hawaii. He said that it sounds like it very likely could be related to recall # 98V184000. I took it into, cutter Dodge Chrysler Jeep in pearl city hawaii, in hopes that they would be able to take care of the recall. A few days later they told me there was a problem with the wires and spark plugs and to come and pick up my car. When I arrived at the dealership the car was not running, granted when I dropped it off it was running rough but it was running nevertheless. I had to have it towed off of the lot and when I took it back to my house I changed the spark plugs and wires. I still had a check engine light on, when I drove the car for a couple of days. …

Tl contact owns a 1997 Chrysler LHS. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact activated the air conditioner unit and smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The check engine warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and discovered that the fuel injection was leaking fuel. The technician advised the contact not to drive the vehicle due to the possibility of a fire. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was not included in the recall pertaining to the gasoline fuel injection system. The failure and current mileages were 130,000. Updated 07/29/08 the fuel injection was leaking gas. Recall # 98V184000. Updated 07/31/08.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Chrysler LHS. The contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 98V184000 (fuel system: gasoline: fuel injection system) in 1999 for an abnormal gasoline smell. The contact stated that the odor had returned and the smell of gasoline was extremely overpowering. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and it was determined that the o-rings failed. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Car has had bad fuel leak now for a month , it is an injector that I am certain was replaced by the local dealer two years ago , but even though they have diagnosed it, they are claiming they replaced a different injector to the leaking one ,and therefore is not covered under their warranty. I continue to drive the vehicle with the leak .

Had received recall notice 98V184000 & notified dealer. Took vehicle to dealer & had "o" rings repaired under recall. Picked up vehicle & it was running rough. Tok vehicle back to dealer when other drivers started flagging owner down due to vehicle on fire. The recall remedy had failed & vehicle had caught fire.

Consumer received a recall notice replacement fuel rail o ring to reinforce the fuel outlet rail. While driving consumer smelled a fuel odor coming inside from the vents. Consumer was able to pull over and noticed oil on top of the engine leaking underneath. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle was not under a recall. A recall was done four years ago, and consumer had to pay for repairs.

Recall 98V184000 Chrysler/fuel leakage; owner made an appointment for January 27th. After arriving at dealership, owner was informed that the part was not available to correct campaign. Owner was told that she would be notified once the part became available. Repairs made in April.

A gasoline odor in passenger compartment. Dealership has examined vehicle approximately six times, and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. Note: recall 98V184000 repairs were performed on January 18, 2000. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

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NHTSA investigations

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