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2000 Chrysler LHSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 83 owner complaints about the 2000 Chrysler LHS, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2000 Chrysler LHS
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year44% below the LHS median · #5 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8312 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Chrysler LHS has problems

83 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering201
Structure162
Suspension70
Tires70
Air bags73
Latches/locks/linkages60
Power train61
Wheels51
Electrical system50
10 other systems252

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 Chrysler LHS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 01V-273 · Aug 2, 2001 · 282,470 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Child seat

Recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 00V-033 · Feb 4, 2000 · 7,580 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

Risk. THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other LHS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LHS median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Chrysler LHS safety ratings

2000 Chrysler LHS 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2000 Chrysler LHS frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2000 Chrysler LHS side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Chrysler LHS, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE CONTROL FAILUREPE03010 · closed Sep 2, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What LHS owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FOR SOME TIME NOW WHEN I WOULD START MY CAR,I WOULD HEAR A BANGING SOUND AND FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL MOVE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE AND TIE ROD ENDS AND I THINK CENTER LINK WERE REPLACED. IT WAS FINE FOR A WHILE AND THAN I STARTED TO GET A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. TOOK IT IN FOR…
Complaint 10448287 · Feb 17, 2012 · 96,500 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER LHS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE…
Complaint 10446886 · Feb 6, 2012 · 99,000 miles
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AS A PRE-CERTIFIED CAR WITH ONLY 14,100 ORIGINAL MILES IN JUNE OF 2003. ON 4/4/2004 MY VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR FAILED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO BE PLACE IN A SAFETY MODE OF NO MORE THAN 25 MILES AN HOUR..(FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED). THEN A YEAR LATER AROUND THE SAME…
Complaint 10444289 · Jan 17, 2012 · 17,000 miles

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