Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Chrysler LHS
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Chrysler LHS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 135 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V184000 CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 21 complaints
- Suspension 14 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
Of the 135 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 135 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Chrysler LHS shows a high frequency of steering and fuel system complaints, coupled with significant transmission and fuel injection recalls. These factors highlight the potential for substantial repair costs and reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| suspension | 75,000–110,000 miles | $450–$800 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 70,000–120,000 miles | $250–$650 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Coolant system flushes
- Brake service and fluid check
- Transmission fluid change
- Steering alignment checks
- Fuel filter replacements
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Fuel odors from engine
- Leaking brake fluids
- Unusual engine noise
- Transmission shifting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Chrysler LHS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.