Fuel System complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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. …
The consumer stated while driving, the transmission began to slip. The transmission stayed in 2 or 3rd gear. The driver's seat belt was inoperative. The oxygen sensor failed prematurely. The fuel lines leaked. The power door locks failed. The radio/cassette player failed. The power mirrors failed. The remote keyless entry system failed. The power windows and seats failed. The alarm was inoperative. Trunk release was inoperative.
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. …
The vehicle had a recall on the fuel rail which was repaired in 1999 by previous owner. Its blowing fuel onto the motor again. The same issue . It has 130K miles on it. When our mechanic looked at it we saw it was the same issue as the previous recall. The parts places we called said they do not sell the the recall kits to take to dealership. Called dealership spoke with manager. They said the recall kits are in detroit and since the recall. L hs been repaired once it cant be repaired again. We called manufacturer. They said to go to a scrap yard to get part or call back dealership and advise them to order the kit and re do it and theres also another recall on it currently amd forbthe dealership to honor that recall also. We called back dealership and are currently waiting on a decision. They said they would get back to us today. We havent heard back. This is my only work vehicle. …
While driving 10 MPH consumer was informed that vehicle was on fire. The consumer smelled fuel, and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The consumer pulled over, and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail o-rings needed to be replaced.
This vehicle was purchased used. 2 weeks after purchase the rear brake bads failed causing them to grind on the rotors. Brakes and rotors were replaced. Drivers side seat support is broken. Power steering pump has a leak. Transmission clutches burned out requiring replacement. Water pump failed along with failing timing belt & timing belt tensioner causing needed replacement. Engine has several oil leaks. Rack & pinion system is shifting, causing a thumping sound and vehicle shifting while cornering at times. Selt belt on drivers side doesn't retract properly. Brakes perform poorly, requiring excessive pedal to stop vehicle. Fuel rail is leaking fuel, awaiting mechanic determination if it's covered under the recall.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chrysler LHS. While driving 25 MPH, strong gasoline fumes began to enter the passenger compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer per NHTSA campaign id number 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The dealer stated that the failure occurred with the driver side fuel rail, therefore rendering the recall as null and void even though the parts and failure were identical. No repairs were made. The VIN and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 175,000. Updated 01/02/08. Updated 12/12/07
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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.
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…
NHTSA investigations
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
Fuel injector assembly leakage
Nitrile rubber seals used in the fuel rail assemblies of the subject vehicles at the supply, return, and crossover tube fittings, and at the pressure regulator fail, resulting in fuel leakage in the engine compartment.also, the outlet (right) fuel rail May leak from cracks at certain mold gates in the thermoset rail material.Chrysler will recall the subject vehicles and stated that it intends to replace the o-rings…
Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis
On September 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler LHS years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (24), 1996 (24) and 1997 (24) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 16% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Chrysler LHS fuel system problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 98V-184 (fuel injection system, Aug 6, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler LHS fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 129,000 miles; 10% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the fuel injection system (33 mentions), followed by the fuel injection system › fuel rail (7).
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.