Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chrysler LHS, and it carries 4 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 12% |
| Steering | 19 | 12% |
| Structure | 15 | 9% |
| Air bags | 11 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 7% |
| Visibility | 8 | 5% |
| Seats | 8 | 5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 4% |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 4% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
BRAKE LINE RUSTED AWAY LOST OF ALL BRAKES NO BRAKE FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER USED E BRAKE TO STOP CAR
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER LHS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
INTERIOR LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL,BLINKS,WHILE DRIVING. ALARM GOES OFF FOR NO REASON. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE 3 BATTERIES,AS IT SEEMS THERE IS A DRAIN IN THE SYSTEM SOMEWHERE THAT KNOWONE CAN FIND. ITS SITTING D
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE JUST SPENT $435 TO REPLACE THE STARTER ASSEMBLY IN MY CHRYSLER. HAD JUST PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY. THE CAR ONLY HAS 60K MILES ON IT. HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE? THAT SEEMS FAIRLY L
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
WAS ON MY WAY TO CLASS, WAS HIT ON PASSENGER FRONT SIDE OF CAR, THEN HIT HEAD ON BY SITTING TRUCK, AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED (HAVE PICTURES TO PROVE THIS), AND I HAVE BEEN DISABLED FROM WORK WITH ONGOING DAILY PAIN. IF AIR
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
ALL OF THE DASHBOARD GAUGES STOPPED WORKING, THE DRIVER SEAT STARTED MOVING, ALL AT ONCE. THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING WHILE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ADJUSTING ITSELF--SUPER DANGEROUS! *TR
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND I WAS REAR-ENDED BY A LARGE SUV. MY DRIVER-SIDE SEATBELT UN-SNAPPED AT MOMENT OF IMPACT..MY WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT HER BELT WAS FINE..THE CAR WAS DAMAGED AND EVERYBODY WAS OK.
NHTSA complaint: Seat belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER LHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS, THE WINDOWS BECAME DISENGAGED FROM THE TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. T
NHTSA complaint: Visibility
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1999 Chrysler LHS. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Risk: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Risk: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
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.
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
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.
Risk: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
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
| Reliability raw | 70 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 71 | good |
| Maintenance | 76 | good |
| Depreciation | 54 | average |
| Performance | 57 | average |
| Efficiency | 36 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and vehicle speed control is the most reported area with 20 of them (12%). There are 4 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 70/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 71/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 1999 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 64/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.