1996 Chrysler LHS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 10%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chrysler LHS, 10% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Backing up from a parking place 2. Lower control arm bracket ripped away from the engine cradle and cause the cv joint to come apart and break. 3. Replaced engine cradle, cv joint,front end alignment. I have pictures and old engine cradle.”
NHTSA complaint #10214302, filed 2008-01, 217,526 miles“Vehicle has been difficult to handle because of simultaneous failures of both the front struts and subframe bushings. Vehicle sways from side to side when accelerating, and has a rough ride. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------769745.”
NHTSA complaint #10008558, filed 2002-11, 163,000 miles“Front end components wore out and needed replacement. This included tie rods/ ball joints/axle, etc,. The cause of these failures had not b een determined, but this was a common problem with these vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10048216, filed 2003-11, 50,000 miles“Power rack and pinion bushing failed to where rack was moving when I turned the wheel giving the driver so much play in the steering it was hard to control the car I assume the front steering linkage which was prematurally worn also contributed to this uncontrollable steering.the left rear trrailing arm completly failed when it rust all the way thru causing the car to be uynsafe to do drive as the axile was splayed out and pushed back. …”
NHTSA complaint #752847, filed 2001-10“I am having problems with the transmission down shifting on it's own at low speeds. Also the vehicle keeps veering to the right and left. Have replaced the control arms two times due to break of bushings. The bolts attaching the steering rack do not keep it secured to the chassis and moves as the steering wheel is operated. There was a recall issued for the suspension control arm bracket in 1999. I have not been notified of this recall and need to know how to receive notification to have the part replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114151, filed 2005-03Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler LHS
49 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler LHS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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