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NHTSA Official DataUpdated Aug 2026Methodology

Chrysler LHS Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data

Below Average reliability signalOur verdict from 122 complaints and 8 recalls on NHTSA record

Comparing used Chrysler LHS options? We analyzed 2 model years (2000–2001) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.

122
Total Complaints
NHTSA filed
8
Safety Recalls
federal campaigns
9
Crash-Related
crash complaints
3
Fire-Related
fire complaints
8
Injuries Reported
across all years
2
Years Analyzed
2000–2001

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Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Chrysler LHS has 122 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls across model years 2000–2001. The most reported issue area is STRUCTURE. 2000 drew the most complaints; 2001 drew the fewest.

Chrysler LHS — key reliability facts
Make
Chrysler
Model
LHS
Model years analyzed
2000–2001 (2 years)
Total NHTSA complaints
122
Safety recall campaigns
8
Crash-related complaints
9
Fire-related complaints
3
Worst model year (by complaints)
2000 (92 complaints)
Best model year (fewest complaints)
2001 (30 complaints)
Top reported issue area
STRUCTURE
Reliability signal
Below Average
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) · Data last refreshed Aug 24, 2026
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By model year

Chrysler LHS: which years to avoid & which to buy

Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used — lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.

Years to avoid
200092 complaints200130 complaints

These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.

Best years to buy
200130 complaints200092 complaints

These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.

Looking at a 2000 Chrysler LHS? It logged the most NHTSA complaints of any model year — averages won't tell you whether this exact car is affected.Check this VIN free →

Crash test ratings

NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings

New Car Assessment Program

NCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.

How to read NCAP stars
5 stars — Excellent
4 stars — Good
3 stars — Average
2 stars — Below average
1 star — Poor

Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings

What the complaint data suggests

Below Average
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Data engine & NHTSA methodology by Eduard Batog, Co-founder & Data Engineer. How we calculate this.

The CHRYSLER LHS has 122 NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. 9 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Key findings
  • 122 total complaints filed with NHTSA
  • 8 federal recall campaigns
  • 9 crash-related complaints on record
Top concerns
  • Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
  • Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Verify service records for frequently complained components
Worst years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.

Best years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.

What to check before buying used
  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect Complaint volume is influenced by sales volume — popular models naturally accumulate more complaints

Problems by model year (best vs. worst)

2000
92
2001
30

Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Aug 2026

Safety recalls

NHTSA safety recalls

8 recalls found

Safety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.

Safety recall

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

#03V035000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERMay 2, 2003
Safety recall

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

#03V035000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERMay 2, 2003
Safety recall

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

#01V273000STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSFebruary 8, 2001
Safety recall

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

#01V273000STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSFebruary 8, 2001
Safety recall

CHILD SEAT

#00V366000CHILD SEATSeptember 11, 2000
Safety recall

CHILD SEAT

#00V366000CHILD SEATSeptember 11, 2000
Safety recall

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

#00V033000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORApril 2, 2000
Safety recall

SEAT BELTS

#00V034000SEAT BELTSApril 2, 2000

Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2000–2001. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.

Common problems

What goes wrong most often

The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 122 NHTSA complaints — these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.

01
STRUCTURE25 complaints
02
STEERING24 complaints
03
AIR BAGS17 complaints
04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 complaints
05
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8 complaints
06
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES8 complaints
07
TIRES8 complaints
08
SUSPENSION7 complaints

Owner complaints

NHTSA complaint reports

122 total

These are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.

Crash 2 InjuriesAIR BAGSSep 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER LHS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DID NOT YIELD TO THE RIGHT OF WAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND BRUISING TO THE HEAD AND BOTH ARMS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THEIR LOCATION WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 159,000.*PM *TP

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSNov 2016

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING DEFECT! HOW MANY COMPLAINTS NEED TO FILED BEFORE NHTSA RESPONDS TO A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND INVESTIGATES THIS FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL? ACCORDING TO THEIR GUIDE LINES, THERE IS NO SPECIFIC NUMBER. MAYBE THEY SHOULD CONSIDER ALL OTHER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER IN 2001, IN THE SAME GROUP SIZE BUT DIFFERENT MODELS, I.E. INTREPID, CONCORDE ETC. AND THIS DOESN'T INCLUDE CARS THAT PEOPLE HAD FIXED AND OR, CARS NO LONGER IN SERVICE WHO'S OWNERS ARE NOT AWARE THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. WHY ARE ALL OF THE OTHER YEAR AND MODEL CARS FROM 1998 TO PRESENT BEING RECALLED, EXCEPT FOR THE 2001 LHS??? WHY IS CHRYSLER CHARGING 3X'S AS MUCH MORE FOR THIS CLOCK SPRING AS COMPARED TO ALL THE OTHERS THAT ARE ALMOST IDENTICAL. THERE CAN'T BE THAT MUCH DIFFERENCE!!! MAYBE I SHOULD GO ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND LAUNCH MY OWN CAMPAIGN TO SEE HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS ISSUE AND ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ME SINCE 2012. CONTACTED CHRYSLER NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS ISSUE! *TR

AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERMay 2015

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2005 AND RECENTLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND REMAINS ON AND I CANNOT GET MY HORN TO WORK. I ALSO SMELL GAS IN THE WINTER WHEN STARTING THE CAR (HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL PLACES TO FIND A LEAK). VISIBILITY WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

STEERING,AIR BAGSMar 2015

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING TURNING MY SQUEAKY STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE ALMOST HAD SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THEN MY HORN STOPPED WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. SO I CHECKED THE CRUISE CONTROL THAT DON'T WORK EITHER NOW NONE OF THE BUTTONS BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL WORK. I DID MY RESEARCH AND IT SEEMS IT'S THE CLOCKSCREW!! HOW DO I GET THIS PART???? *TR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 2014

THE CLOCKSPRING ON THIS MODEL IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. AFTER TRYING TO ORDER THE PART FOR REPAIRS FROM NUMEROUS DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT CHRYSLER HAS NOT RELEASED AN ORDER TO MAKE AND DISTRIBUTE THE PART! THIS IS GOING ON OVER 2 YEARS FOR OUR VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY LONGER FOR OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL. THIS PART IS VITAL TO THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER, IT'S PASSENGERS AND THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE IT CONTROLS THE AIRBAG, TURN SIGNALS AND HORN!!! THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE IN THIS CONDITION AND POSSES A POSSIBLE RISK TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT GIVE US ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THEY WILL RELEASE THIS PART! *TR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNov 2011

BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON GOING WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINKING ON AND OFF EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND IGNITION IS OFF. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 5-6 MONTHS INCREMENTS, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO GO DEAD. CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR WILL JUST CUT OFF. HAVE SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH CHRYSLERS THAT HAS BEEN HAVING THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEMS BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALLS CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CHRYSLER. THE PROBLEM HAS BEGIN TO GET WORSE AND WORSE. WE NEED SOME HELP. THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS ON VARIOUS SITES ON THE WEB CONCERNING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE CHRYSLER. THIS WAS A NEW CAR. IT IS NOT A USED CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP OR GIVE GUIDANCE ON HOW TO HANDLE THIS. THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALLS CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. THE CAR HAS BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND JUST CUT OFF. *TR

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STEERINGMar 2009

THE STEERING WHEEL SQUEAKS WHEN TURNING. USUALLY WHEN IT IS COLD WEATHER, BELOW 60 DEGREES OR SO. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO SAID THAT IT IS COMING FROM THE STEERING BOX AND THERE IS NO DANGER. IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE AND TO "LIVE WITH IT". I TOOK THAT TO MEAN THAT IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, ALTHOUGH NO QUOTE WAS EVER GIVEN. AFTER READING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS WITH CHRYSLER PRODUCTS, AND SPECIFICALLY MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR, I THINK THIS MAY BE A PRECURSOR TO SOMETHING MUCH MORE SERIOUS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS, ALTHOUGH I JUST RECENTLY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR THEIR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. *TR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMar 2009

2001 CHRYSLER LHS. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 100,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ISSUE #1 THE VEHICLE DIES SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A RANDOM OCCURRENCE, BUT VERY UNSAFE. I INTEND TO CONTACT CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS ISSUE, BUT NO SAFETY RECALLS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS VEHICLE. ISSUE #2 VEHICLE ENGINE SURGES SUDDENLY WHEN STOPPED WHILE THE DRIVER HAS THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND NOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR AT ALL. THE IDLE JUMPS AROUND ANYWHERE FROM 1,000 - 2000 RPM AND THEN SETTLES BACK DOWN TO NORMAL IDLE ON IT'S OWN AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THIS IS A RANDOM OCCURRENCE, BUT COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE BRAKES DO NOT HOLD. *TR

AIR BAGSMar 2009

2001 CHRYSLER LHS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CONSUMER STATES THAT CHRYSLER SAID AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *NJ THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. *JB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFeb 2009

MY IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK DOES NOT WORK ALLOWING CAR TO BE PULLED OUT OF PARK AT ANY TIME. *TR

STRUCTURENov 2008

SPLITTING DASHBOARD I NOTICED THAT IS WAS A SLIGHT SLIT IN THE DASHBOARD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IT STARTED GETTING BIGGER, AS TIME WENT ON IT HAS GOTTEN ALMOST HALF FOOT LONG. I PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED IT CRACKED AGAIN IN THE SAME SPOT, I TRIED TO REPAIR IT MYSELF AND IT DIDN'T LOOK TOO GOOD SO I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AGAIN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE AFRAID TO FIX BECAUSE IT WAS NEAR MY AIRBAG AND DID NOT WON'T TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF THE AIRBAG SO I LEFT IT ALONE. I AM AFRAID THAT IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF MY AIRBAG. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE DASHBOARD REPLACED BUT THE DEALERSHIP QUOTED ME OVER $2000 TO HAVE THIS DONE AND IT IS NOT IN MY BUDGET. *TR

STRUCTUREMar 2008

DASHBOARD IS SPLITTING ON A 2001 CHRYSLER LHS. THE SPLIT/TEAR STARTED SMALL (LESS THAN 3 INCHES) AND OVER THE PAST YEAR HAS GROWN TO APPROXIMATELY 10-12 INCHES. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO OUTSIDE ACTION OR FORCE. *TR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOct 2007

2.7 ENGINE 2001 INTREPID WITHOUT WARNING THE TIMING CHAIN WENT AND THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THE MOTOR IS FULL OF SLUDGE EVEN WITH THE REGULAR OIL CHANGES 5-30 OIL .CHRYSLER TOLD THE SHOP THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES AND THEY'RE A PIECE OF CRAP. *TR

STRUCTUREApr 2007

I OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M WITH A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD ABOVE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG. IT IS NOW GROWN TO ABOUT 9 INCHES LONG. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS PAST THE 3 YEAR/36,000 WARRANTY. IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT NOW. WHEN THE CRACK APPEARED THERE WAS ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. I VISITED A CHRYSLER FORUM ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY WAS THERE NOT A RECALL? GO TO WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/CHRYSLER AND SCROLL DOWN TO THE TOPIC DEALER SHOULD REPAIR CRACK IN DASH. THE COMMENTS WERE CURRENTLY AT 120! *AK

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMar 2006

2001 CHRYSLER LHS HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE CLOUDED AND REDUCED NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED, AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. *NM

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJan 2006

THE HEADLIGHTS ON 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAVE STARTED TO HAZE OVER, THUS LOWERING THE VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. THIS CAR ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES, AND THESE MILES HAVE NOT BEEN LONG DISTANCES.*AK

1 InjurySEATSNov 2005

MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A NEW 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINIVAN IN APRIL OF 2001. AS OF 11/10/05 THERE WAS 51,000 MILES ON OUR 4 YEAR OLD VAN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT IT FOR ALL SERVICING. WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL 11/10/05. MY HUSBAND WAS JUST DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ON HIS WAY HOME WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME BROKE IN HALF AND LANDED IN THE BACK SEAT! THANKFULLY HE DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT ALTHOUGH THE FRAME BREAKING DID AGGRAVATE A PREVIOUS BACK INJURY. WE HAD TO USE OUR "CLUB" (ANTI-THEFT DEVICE) TO PROP UP THE SEAT TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY (WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY). THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD BE $1200-$1500 FOR PARTS ALONE FOR THE "MECHANISM"?? OUR SEATS ARE MANUAL SEATS...IT WAS THE FRAME THAT BROKE IN HALF!!! NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WILL NEVER BUY A CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN!! WE TRADED THAT VAN IN THAT DAY AND BOUGHT A NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE. WE ONLY HAD THE ONE VEHICLE AND NEEDED SOMETHING DRIVABLE AND RELIABLE THAT DAY!!! WE COULD POSSIBLY SEE SOMETHING MECHANICAL BREAKING DOWN...BUT A DRIVER'S SEAT TO BREAK IN HALF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING??? THAT IS SO TOTALLY DANGEROUS AND DEFINITELY UNEXPECTED!!! *NM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENov 2005

RECENTLY HAD A FAILURE OF THE GAS TANK VENTING SYSTEM IN OUR 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE VENT LINES USED ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH GASOLINE (ESSENTIALLY VACUUM LINES) AND BOTH WERE SIGNIFICANTLY ERODED. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS ON CHRYSLER VEHICLES WITH AS LITTLE AS 15,000 MILES ON THEM AND THAT THEY DO NOT USE FUEL LINE IN THE REPAIR BUT SIMPLY REPLACE WITH THE ORIGINAL MATERIAL. REGARDLESS, THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS THE HOSES ARE CONSIDERED A WEAR ITEM. THE DEALER DISPOSED OF THE ORIGINAL LINES SO I WAS UNABLE TO INSPECT THE LEVEL OF DEGRADATION BUT THEY SAID THAT ONE HOSE WAS LEAKING. *JB

STRUCTUREAug 2005

DASH CRACKS AROUND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. APPEARS TO BE EXPANDING AND THE ONLY OPTION FOR REPAIR, DUE TO THE LOCATION, IS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH. *JB

CrashSEATSAug 2005

DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE WORKED AT A PLACE WHERE SHE PARKED BY CONCRETE POSTS. WHEN SHE WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, THE SEAT BACK MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING HER TO HIT THE SIDE MIRROR. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE WHEN WIFE GOT HOME AND SEAT SEEMED TO BE LOCKED IN PLACE. TODAY CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE BACK OF THE SEAT COLLAPSED. THE CONSUMER RAN UP ONTO THE BERM THAT WAS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER WOULD NOT LOOK AT VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING $94.00 . SEAT WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. IF ONE TOUCHES THE SEAT WITH ANY PRESSURE THE BACK SEAT WILL FALL. CONSUMER IS WORRIED THAT THE SEAT MIGHT FAIL ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DOING HIGH SPEED. WHEN THE SEAT GOES UP AND DOWN CONSUMER CAN HEAR A NOISE. CONSUMER SAYS HE WILL NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF CONCERN FOR WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN.*AK *JB

Showing 20 of 122 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

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The basics

How to read this data

Complaints, recalls, investigations — here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Chrysler LHS, in plain English.

01

What is an NHTSA Complaint?

An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Chrysler LHS has 122 complaints on record across 2 model years.

02

What is a Safety Recall?

A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Chrysler LHS has 8 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.

03

What Are Crash Complaints?

Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 9 of the Chrysler LHS's 122 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.

04

How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?

The reliability verdict (Below Average) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.

05

Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?

Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.

06

Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN

Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Chrysler LHS vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Chrysler LHS vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.

07

What Are NHTSA Investigations?

When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Chrysler LHS has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.

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Chrysler LHS reliability — frequently asked questions

Is the Chrysler LHS reliable?

Below Average. The Chrysler LHS has 122 NHTSA owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is STRUCTURE. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.

Which Chrysler LHS years to avoid?

Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2000 (92 complaints), 2001 (30 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.

What are the most common Chrysler LHS problems?

Top reported issues: STRUCTURE (25 complaints); STEERING (24 complaints); AIR BAGS (17 complaints).

Does the Chrysler LHS have recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Chrysler LHS. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

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