- The problem
- On 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 removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- The risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Chrysler LHS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler LHS with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (2) and the airbags (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2004 for the floor shift. For comparison, the 1997 has 86 and the 1999 has 164.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical LHS year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Chrysler LHS problems
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1998 Chrysler LHS recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
- The risk
- If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler LHS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Was driving 40mph & came upon a stop light. Was waiting at stop light when vehicle suddenly accelerated. Gas pedal went to floor. Was heading towards the water. Managed to turn steering wheel. Hit the balanet head-on. Neither air bag deployed, an d brakes failed. *Ak
While driving they smelled gas fumes. When the consumer pulled over, noticed that there was fuel leaking out of where the fuel hose inserts into the fuel rail. The manufacturer has been contacted. This vehicle is experiencing problems associated with recall number 98v184000. *Ak
Vehicle has sudden acceleration which caused the front end to lift, resulting in an accident. *Ak
Chrysler LHS: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | A |
| 2001 | 30 | 3 | B |
| 2000 | 91 | 5 | D |
| 1999 | 164 | 4 | F |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 | A |
| 1997 | 86 | 2 | D |
| 1996 | 149 | 2 | F |
| 1995 | 161 | 3 | F |
| 1994 | 338 | 4 | F |
1998 Chrysler LHS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Chrysler LHS | 3 | 2 | A | |
| 1998 Chrysler Town & Country | 303 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Chrysler Sebring | 267 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Chrysler Concorde | 175 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Chrysler Cirrus | 76 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible | 52 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Chrysler New Yorker | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Chrysler LHS
Does the 1998 Chrysler LHS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Chrysler LHS: floor shift (January 2004); recliner (February 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler LHS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (2), airbags (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Chrysler LHS had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 23, 1998 and the latest on December 7, 2000. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Chrysler LHS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Chrysler LHS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chrysler LHS years have the most complaints?
1994 (338), 1999 (164), 1995 (161). See every Chrysler LHS year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Chrysler LHS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data