Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 1996 Chrysler LHS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Hinge problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Structure problems |
The contact stated the struts that hold the hood up failed. The first time it hit the contact in the head and he became unconscious for approximately thirty minutes. The vehicle was repaired , and it happened a second time. The vehicle was again repaired. Also, the trunk springs failed. They were replaced. There have been no further occurrences.
The pinions that hold the hood failed, causing the hood to come down while consumer was working on the vehicle. Yd.
Loss control of vehicle, frontal collision, impact 12:00 position speed 25 mph, driver side airbag did not deploy.