Most common 1999 Chrysler LHS problems
Share of the 165 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chrysler LHS complaints by model year
Best LHS years: 1998, 2001, 1997. Years to avoid: 1999, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
1999 Chrysler LHS recalls (4)
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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.
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.
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on April 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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 the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1999 Chrysler LHS:
Throttle control failure
Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted…
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an…
What 1999 Chrysler LHS owners say
Speed control & acceleration all 25 →
Dt*: the contact stated while shifting into reverse the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The sudden acceleration occurred on three occasions. During the first occurrences the vehicle stopped when the brakes were applied. The third time the vehicle bumped into a telephone pole before stopping. Upon inspection the independent repair shop found the pin in the throttle body came out. The pin was reinstalled by the independent repair shop. The consumer paid for the repairs. Updated 03/20/06.
Had right foot on brake while pulling my car into gear from park. Suddenly without warning my car accelerated on its own without my having depressed the accelerator. My car took off with a loud screech of tires. My right foot remained on the brakes the entire time as I desperately tried to stop my run away car. No matter how hard I tried to depress the brakes, they did not respond, or even slow my car down. A lady at the doctor's office where we were said that my car sounded like a jet engine taking off. My car jumped a curbing, climbed an embankment planted with shubbery and finally centered a pine tree which stopped the forward progress of my car. My daughter-in-law who was riding in the back seat with her eight month old son hit her head hard on the window. The car dealership and Chrysler motors corporation said they found no problem with my car, and that this car is safe to drive. …
Steering all 22 →
Vehicle steering would start pulling to the right and then the left. Noise coming from front end and very loud at times while turning. And sometimes would not turn it would lock up no control then you would get control of the steering. We had car into the dealer and they could not find a problem. Vehicle then started getting were it was hard to turn left ,it was like the power steering would quit and then start back .vehicle would turn right no problem. We had this checked again,it was under warranty. The dealer said the could not find any thing wrong. I hit a deer ,when I tried to turn to miss him steering locked up would not turn. Then I had a accident where I hit someone in the rear. I tried to miss as I realized they were stopped and the steering would not let me turn .I was not charged with following too close due to vision obscured by the sun. …
Rack and pinion and outer tie rod failure on my 1999 Chrysler LHS. I purchased the car approx 30 months ago and it only had 3000 miles or 5400 kilometers. The steering failed on August 10 2008. I was pulling out of the driveway and the steering froze and I could not with all of my strength turn the wheels to the left.....when it failed, the car only had 34,544 kilometers and now has 35000. I have had it repaired at a local garage at the approx. Cost of 1400.00 dollars. Seems to me that the car has very low mileage and I have been doing alot of reading about this and this should definitely qualify as a recall item. What I really think is that Chrysler should make every attempt to repair and repay all of the consumers that have already had their vehicle repaired. …
Electrical system
Takata recall I have just spent $435 to replace the starter assembly in my Chrysler. Had just purchased a new battery. The car only has 60K miles on it. Has there been any recalls for this issue? That seems fairly low miles for a starter replacement.
Interior lights go on and off,instrument panel,blinks,while driving. Alarm goes off for no reason. I've had to replace 3 batteries,as it seems there is a drain in the system somewhere that knowone can find. Its sitting dead once again in front of house. Barely touch cables to battery extended connections and it will start right up. After charging battery it is dead within 24 hrs. Turning key,interior lights do not flicker or dim,but you hear click of like dead battery. Definite problem with wiring in this car,and a safety issue when driving. Just spent 1800.00 in 6 months also replacing 3 injectors,and all o rings.gas line on back firewall was also cracked and putting fumes into interior. Only did this when at idle. This wiring harness problem needs to be addressed before someone gets into an accident. Also switch on headlights cannot be used on auto,drains battery quicker. …
1999 Chrysler LHS engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Chrysler LHS a good car?
Based on 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 LHS rates use caution: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the LHS at the same age. It is one of the LHS years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Chrysler LHS?
The speed control & acceleration — 25 complaints, 15% of all complaints for this model year, most often about linkages. Next are the steering (22) and electrical system (19).
How many recalls does the 1999 Chrysler LHS have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1999 Chrysler LHS, the most recent from January 13, 2004 (floor shift). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler LHS?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 2001 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 1995 and 1996. See the full Chrysler LHS years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler LHS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 29% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.