Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chrysler LHS

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1997 Chrysler LHS. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chrysler LHS


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chrysler LHS

The Automatic Transmission problem

Not long after buying this used vehicle with about 95,000 miles, I noticed a shudder when I got up to about 40 mph. Now after driving only 20,000 miles it won't upshift after being driven for about 30 minutes and shudders at take off. The dealership won't bill Chrysler for the $2100 tranny repair.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

The vehicle was parked in park gear when the vehicle moved and crashed into a house, the vehicle was still in parked gear when collision occurred.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

While driving on the interstate and coming out of cruise control driver only had low power and reverse. Consumer felt that this was a transmission problem, check engine light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and they put in a Chrysler transmission.   Read details...


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