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1996 Chrysler LHS Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Water Pump and Timing Belt (3.5L engine only), and a periodic problem is failure of the Intake Manifold Gasket (3.5L engine only). Failure of the Water Pump and Timing Belt may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Water Pump and Timing Belt is estimated at $184.50 for parts and $221.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Intake Manifold Gasket is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $136.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Speed Proportional Steering Rack and Pinion. The cost to repair the Steering Rack and Pinion is estimated at $970.00 for parts and $299.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Air Conditioning (A/C) Evaporator Core, the A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor and the A/C Pressure Transducer.The cost to repair the A/C Evaporator Core is estimated at $125.00 for parts and $435.00 for labor.The cost to repair the A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor is estimated at $21.25 for parts and $32.50 for labor.The cost to repair the A/C Pressure Transducer is estimated at $35.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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