Five problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler LHS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving my 2000 Chrysler Lhs and the steering failed. I could not turn the car to the left. My major concern was that my 16 year old daughter was using this car to practice driving for her motor vehicle test. If it was her that was driving the car she would of been hurt or killed. I have only 55,000 miles on this car. It had 3 owners all in my family. I asked Chrysler and the dealer to cover the $800 repair bill. They of course refused. I contacted Chrysler customer service and they refused and were very rude. I contacted the tufano dealership they contacted Chrysler and still refused. Claiming the mileage was too high. There are may complaints regarding this issue. I am just look for reimbursement. I will not stop until I am satisfied. Can you help.
While driving at normal highway speed the steering needs to be constantly corrected. The dealer analysis requires the replacement of the rack and pinion assembly due to internal looseness. The vehicle only has 54000 miles. Surely the durability should be better on a vehicle that is driven only occasionally for long trips.
I began hearing a clunking noise in the front end, upon a warm start. The rack and pinion assembly was replaced, but the problem has persisted. The vehicle is now difficult to control on right turn exit ramps and the clunking noise is present while driving.
The steering wheel had too much play in it, and there is a bad squeaking noise when turning. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that rack and pinion malfunctioned.
The steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced, which required additional force to the steering wheel. Power steering rack assembly was replaced along with front end alignment as per replacing power steering rack.