AI Damage1995 Chrysler LHS: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Chrysler LHS filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 148
- involving a crash
- 12
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 28% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 22% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 16% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 15% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 9% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints
- 8 Equipment 6% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 41 complaints (28% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Steering: 32 complaints (22% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 24 complaints (16% of all).
- Fuel system: 22 complaints (15% of all).
- Service brakes: 14 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 148 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 41 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl contact owns a 1995 chrysler lhs. The contact heard a loud crushing noise when the brake pedal was depressed. He also noticed that the brake pedal was resistant upon application. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the brake pads, rotors, and related components were in normal condition.
The contact was wearing a seat belt, but it did not lock upon impact. The contact received minor injuries as a result of the seat belt failure. The frontal airbag failed to deploy. The police and manufacturer were not alerted.
Dt: consumer's friend wrecked into a telephone pole with front impact, and both air bags did not deploy. Had not taken the vehicle to dealership. Did not contact manufacturer. Had not replaced air bags.
Accelerator cable broke and vehicle accelerated even with consumer applying brakes. Vehicle crashed into a building. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
My son went into the vehicle and accidentally hit the gear selector knocking the transmission in reverse. He got out of the car and it was rolling backwards. He attempted to stand behind the vehicle to stop it and was knocked clear of said vehicle. The vehicle rolled down a hill and into a house.
While traveling 40 mph and making a sudden stop as a result of an accident, hit a light pole, and air bag did not deploy. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information.
While driving 50mp, another vehicle pulled in front. The lhs "t"-boned the other vehicle. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Driver/passenger sustained injuries & had emergency room treatment. Passenger suffered whiplash. Driver's chest suffered bruises. Vehicle towed to keith ford & placed in storage.
While driving, at 50mph noticed vehicle vibrating violetly, then shake and bounce, fishtailing down hwy. On wet pavement, lost control, hit gaurd rail.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 2,662 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 7% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LHS has 75 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 148, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chrysler LHS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, steering, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 148. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (8%), steering or power steering problems (8%), stalls while driving (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Chrysler LHS?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1995 Chrysler LHS from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.