2001 Chrysler Lhs Problems
The 2001 Chrysler LHS has 30 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls, with airbag malfunctions and structural problems as top concerns. Based on 30 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions the most reported area.
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This 2001 Chrysler Lhs has 30 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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2001 Chrysler Lhs Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2001 Chrysler Lhs.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2001 Chrysler Lhs Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
CHRYSLER LHS 2001 has 30 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Top issues include airbag malfunctions (9 complaints) and structural problems (8). Electrical faults (6) are also common. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Chrysler
- Model
- Lhs
- Model year
- 2001
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 30
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 24
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2001 Chrysler Lhs problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Structural Problems
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Structural Problems, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2001 Chrysler Lhs?
Given the low data confidence and multiple complaint areas, the 2001 LHS is a high-risk purchase. Only consider if a thorough pre-purchase inspection and recall check are performed.
Airbag and structural issues can affect safety and repair costs. Electrical faults may cause intermittent failures.
May Suit
A buyer comfortable with potential repairs and willing to invest in a detailed inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free, low-maintenance used car should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2001 Chrysler Lhs
Inspection Focus
- Inspect airbag system for warning lights or prior deployment.
- Check for structural rust or damage, especially in unibody areas.
- Test all electrical systems including windows, locks, and dashboard.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Inspect airbag system for warning lights or prior deployment.
- Check for structural rust or damage.
- Test all electrical systems.
- Have a mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2001 Chrysler LHS shows a low-confidence pattern of airbag malfunctions (9 complaints) and structural problems (8 complaints). Electrical faults (6) and steering defects (3) are also notable. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Only one model year is analyzed, so no comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: Three recalls indicate a moderate need to verify all recall repairs before purchase.
- Airbag malfunctions account for 9 of 30 complaints.
- Structural problems account for 8 complaints.
- Electrical faults account for 6 complaints.
- Airbag Malfunctions (9 complaints)
- Structural Problems (8 complaints)
- Electrical Faults (6 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2001 Chrysler Lhs complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chrysler Lhs. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Chrysler Lhs. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 …
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 CHRY…
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.
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 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…
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 …
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 EXPENS…
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. I…
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
MY IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK DOES NOT WORK ALLOWING CAR TO BE PULLED OUT OF PARK AT ANY TIME. *TR
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'…
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
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
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…
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
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
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 DRIVI…
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…
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
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 CONSUME…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Chrysler Lhs.
Safety recalls
2001 Chrysler Lhs recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Chrysler Lhs. Three recalls indicate a moderate need to verify all recall repairs before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
CHILD SEAT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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Questions
2001 Chrysler Lhs buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2001 Chrysler Lhs reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 30 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Given the low data confidence and multiple complaint areas, the 2001 LHS is a high-risk purchase. Only consider if a thorough pre-purchase inspection and recall check are performed. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Lhs?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (9 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (8 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Chrysler Lhs?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Chrysler Lhs?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2001 Chrysler Lhs, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 30 total complaints. 3 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Chrysler Lhs have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 Chrysler Lhs. A major recall area is CHILD SEAT. Three recalls indicate a moderate need to verify all recall repairs before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2001 Chrysler Lhs?▾
Given the low data confidence and multiple complaint areas, the 2001 LHS is a high-risk purchase. Only consider if a thorough pre-purchase inspection and recall check are performed. Airbag and structural issues can affect safety and repair costs. Electrical faults may cause intermittent failures. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Lhs reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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