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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2C3HC56G9XH508666 · Checked Aug 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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2C3HC56G9XH•••••• 1999 Chrysler LHS

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 1999 Chrysler LHS build (16 vs 5).

16on this build
120on the model
22builds in total
3involved a crash
7injuries
Most reported Steering 5 Vehicle Speed Control 3 Electrical System 2 Equipment 1

What owners of this build wrote

Vehicle Speed Control crash Jun 2001
While wife was pulling out of parking garage vehicle suddenly accelerated, and driver could not control vehicle,hitting other people around. Vehicle finally stopped, and had to be towed. Dealer could not tell what was the cause of acceleration. *ak
Visibility Aug 2012
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. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…
Electrical System Aug 2009
When driving the dash light dim and the idiot lights come on and the gas and speedometer go dead. Sometime the front drivers seat decides to readjust itself and almost caused me do wreck. Was told all this is know by chrysler but cant afford to take to shop
Steering Jul 2005
Dt: power steering unit failed on driver's side. Caller was going 50 mph and tried to turn left, and could hardly get it to turn. Caller said it made right turns but to turn left was almost impossible. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet
Power Train Nov 2003
When key is not in the ignition gear shifter can be moved to any position
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C3HC56G9XH508666 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.