Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Chrysler LHS
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Chrysler LHS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 79 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
- Fuel System, Gasoline 19 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
Of the 79 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 79 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Chrysler LHS suffers from chronic fuel system issues, as evidenced by recalls and numerous complaints. Powertrain and brake issues also contribute to its below-average reliability rating, necessitating careful maintenance and monitoring.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| powertrain | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $350–$750 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement annually
- coolant flush every 2 years
- transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
- timing belt check at 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel odor near engine
- soft or squishy brakes
- difficulty shifting gears
- unusual steering noise
- intermittent electrical faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Chrysler LHS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.