1994 Chrysler LHS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 19%of 324 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chrysler LHS, 19% of the 324 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In july 2004, I purchased a used '94 Chrysler LHS w/95,000 miles in very good condition (exterior/interior) but within the first few weeks I experienced electrical problems (electric current not going to gauges, gauges going haywire), transmission problems (periodic 'limp mode', car erratically surging) and steering problems (rack 7 pinion, inner/outer tie rods). Within a few months I replaced the inner/outer tie rods and front/rear stabilizer links that all improved my front suspension. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146729, filed 2006-01, 124,500 miles“Prior to receiving the floor shift ignition-park interlock recall 04v021000 notice, the defect occurred. This resulted in vehicle rolling backwards, down the driveway into a neighbor's yard, and crashing into a tree, breaking the rear tail lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10117011, filed 2005-03, 125,000 miles“A recall for the trans axle floor shifter ignition/park inter-lock has been issued, however, dealer continues to state the part is not available. Consumer has been waiting since october.”
NHTSA complaint #10115687, filed 2005-03, 61,000 miles“This is the second 1994 LHS I've had, and the same problems have occured on both cars.someone needs to listen to complaints before there is a loss of someones life. Which I came very close to the racket pinion and tie rod.another few miles and we might not be here today.there is also problems with the heater and AC not working,cant shut it off,turn it on change it fromheat to AC.hood problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114656, filed 2005-03“The contact owns a 1994 Chrysler LHS. While driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10911124, filed 2016-10, 105,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On 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…Covers: Chrysler LHS 1993–1999, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999 +6 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Chrysler LHS
82 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chrysler LHS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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