Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Chrysler LHS
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Chrysler LHS has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 164 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 #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V119000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 209/RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 25 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Structure 16 complaints
- Air Bags 14 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 14 complaints
Of the 164 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 164 complaints, owners report 39 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Chrysler LHS has numerous complaints, especially concerning vehicle speed control, steering, and electrical systems, indicating reliability issues. Recalls include critical safety concerns like automatic transmission and seat belt problems, suggesting subpar safety features and reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| steering components | 80,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sluggish acceleration
- Steering wheel vibration
- Irregular engine idling
- Unusual noises from suspension
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Chrysler LHS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.