no report yet
Front assembly: recliner
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.
2001 Chrysler LHSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2001 Chrysler LHS, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Chrysler LHS has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
7Structure
6Electrical system
2Steering
2Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel/propulsion system
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 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
Structure: frame and members
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
no report yet
Child seat
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
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
2001 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
2001 Chrysler LHS safety ratings
2001 Chrysler LHS 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Chrysler LHS, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What LHS owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.
Own a 2001 LHS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.