1996 Chrysler LHS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,161miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chrysler LHS, 9% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,161 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Transmission is popping from drive to lowest gear at 45 MPH and is causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer will take vehicle to dealer for inspection. This has happened on several occasions. This times Chrysler said it was the speed sensor and this last time the consumer it was told the solenoid. The car stalled on several occasions while on the highway doing speed in excess of 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10106722, filed 2005-02, 131,161 miles“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“After removing the ignition key, from parked vehicle it rolled forward down a hill and smashed another vehicle. Vehicle was parked on level ground. The vehicle traveled a city block. The consumer believed the problem started after the recall on floor shifter was performed.”
NHTSA complaint #10089419, filed 2004-10, 114,000 miles“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 2005-03“The vehicle was parked and the key was removed from the ignition when all of a sudden the vehicle began to roll backwards and hit a utility pole causing damage to the rear of the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for damages. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #562419, filed 2001-08Related 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 1996 Chrysler LHS
49 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSuspension
14 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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