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1999 CHRYSLER LHS
Sedan 4 DR
Front wheel drive


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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did not test this vehicle model.

Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Not tested by NHTSA
Passenger Not tested by NHTSA
Side Crash: Rating:
Front Seat Not tested by NHTSA
Rear Seat Not tested by NHTSA
Rollover Resistance: Rating:
Rollover Resistance Not tested by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the 1999 CHRYSLER LHS are not available in CARFAX Safety & Reliability Ratings.




Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier $ 762
Front into angle barrier $ 624
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier $ 299
Rear into pole $ 1075
Average Damage Per Test $ 690

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 1999 CHRYSLER LHS bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. The low-speed damage repair costs for this 1999 CHRYSLER LHS were obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index 68 Substantially better than average
Collision Index 101 Average
Theft Index Not rated Not rated


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 1999 CHRYSLER LHS are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.



Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 1999 CHRYSLER LHS by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 1999 CHRYSLER LHS still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership for more information.

Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 161,682
NHTSA campaign number: 01V119000
Defective part or component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
Description: 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. If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash. 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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 1,066,000
NHTSA campaign number: 03V035000
Defective part or component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Description: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly. 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. Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Daimlerchrysler has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 2,315,768
NHTSA campaign number: 04V021000
Defective part or component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Description: On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out 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. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.


This 1999 CHRYSLER LHS safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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Ownership: Rating:
Initial Ratings (up to 1 year)  
Overall Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Quality Rating 5 of 5
  Feature and Accessory Quality Rating 4 of 5
  Body and Interior Quality Rating 3 of 5
Overall Appeal No data from source
  Performance Rating 4 of 5
  Comfort Rating 4 of 5
  Feature and Instrument Panel No data from source
  Style Rating 4 of 5
Midterm Ratings (1-3 Years)  
  Mechanical Reliability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Reliability No data from source
  Body and Interior Reliability No data from source
Long Term Ratings (3-5 Years)  
Overall Dependability No data from source
  Mechanical Dependability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Dependability No data from source
  Body and Interior Dependability No data from source

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Engine Cooling Fan Module. Failure of the Engine Cooling Fan Module may cause the engine to overheat, or the Air Conditioning System to not cool. The cost to replace the Engine Cooling Fan Module is estimated at $554.00 for parts and $71.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. Significant Problems
Transmission & Driveline Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Input Speed Sensor and the Output Speed Sensor. The cost to replace the input or output Speed Sensor is estimated at $25.60 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. Moderate Problems
Steering & Suspension An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Inner Tie Rod Bushing. Failure of the Inner Tie Rod Bushing is identified in TSB # 19-003-01and may cause a loose feel or clunk in the steering as the wheel is moved from side to side. The cost to repair the Inner Tie Rod Bushing is estimated at $27.75 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. Moderate Problems
Brakes Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Heating & Air Conditioning Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Starting & Charging Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Accessories Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Identifix Legend


This 1999 CHRYSLER LHS reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage: Years/Mileage:
Basic 3 years or 36,000 miles  
Drivetrain 3 years or 36,000 miles  
Emissions 2 years or 24,000 miles  
Corrosion 5 years or 100,000 miles  
Transferable All vehicles sold or leased from 11 years or 01/01 through 07/09/02 receive 7 years or 100,000 miles limited powertrain warranty, with a $100 deductible, that is not transferable unless transferred with CSC added care or maximum care for a $150 fee. miles  
Roadside Assistance Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.  
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data from source  
Specific Components 8 years or 80,000 miles  
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance free during basic coverage. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels. Inner panels are covered for 3 years only. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. All vehicles sold or leased from 11/01/01 through 07/09/02 receive 7 years or 100,000 miles limited powertrain warranty, with a $100 deductible, that is not transferable unless transferred with CSC added care or maximum care for a $150 fee.  

This 1999 CHRYSLER LHS warranty information has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.


New Car Test Drive Review
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Category: Review:
Summary:

Elegance and panache at any speed.
By Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief, NewCarTestDrive.com

Chrysler's 1999 LHS represents a big improvement over its predecessor. An elegant interior, solid acceleration performance and excellent handling complement eye-catching styling. With its roomy back seats and generous legroom, it can haul four people in comfortable, luxurious surroundings. Supremely smooth and stable at highway speeds, we could spend many miles in one of these, riding behind that big egg-crate grille.

Overview:

Surely this car influenced the folks at Mercedes-Benz before closing the recent Daimler-Chrysler mega-merger. The 1999 Chrysler LHS is a beautiful car. Its big egg-crate grille, sculptured headlamps and fluted hood show once again Chrysler isn't afraid to step out of the box. Its designers have forged ahead, leaving the rest of Detroit and much of the world back in the 1990s. LHS fills out Chrysler's line of expressive leading-edge designs.

Fortunately, the distinctive design is backed up by the driving experience. Totally new for 1999, the LHS is a joy to drive. It rides smoothly and handles remarkably well for a full-size front-wheel-drive sedan.

Read the complete 1999 Chrysler LHS review

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Awards
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