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1997 Chrysler LHS Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
11%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
77,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Chrysler LHS, 11% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 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.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10072610, filed 2004-05, 53,000 miles

“While driving, smoke came from underneath the hood on the passenger side. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.”

NHTSA complaint #10076252, filed 2004-06, 77,000 miles

“The consumer has been experiencing problems with muffler.muffler gets so hot, that it burns the metal under the car which, in turn, burns the rubber under the rear seats. When the consumer touched the muffler, it burnt his hand. In addition, it caused the rear seats to get very warm/hot. The manufacturer has been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #830705, filed 1998-11

“The consumer has been experiencing problems with muffler. Muffler gets so hot, it burns the metal underneath the vehicle which, in turn, burns the rubber underneath the rear seats.”

NHTSA complaint #830703, filed 1998-11

“When parking vehicle, driver smelled odor of gas fumes. Driver also noticed a heavy odor of gas fumes outside the vehicle. Has not taken vehicle to dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #833489, filed 1999-01

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200115%
200045%
1999148%
1997911%
1996118%
19952416%
19945015%

Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler LHS

Fuel system
24 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler LHS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology