2000 Chrysler LHS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LHS years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler LHS. That ranks 4th out of 10 LHS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (20 complaints, 24%), typically at around 56,820 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 83owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Chrysler LHS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 20 | 24% | 56,820 | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 19% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8% | 125,530 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 8% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 8% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 7% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 7% | 57,860 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% | 8,097 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% | 58,337 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | 480,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chrysler LHS recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Fix: Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began december 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
Risk: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
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 occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Electrical exterior and exterior flashing and blinking consistently. Check engine light stays on even after having tune up. Heating and ac doesn't properly work at all times intermittently.
Air bag on the passenger side of 2000 lbs chrysler, deployed while driving on a city road. Vehicle was traveling straight ahead, approximately 35mph.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler lhs. While driving approximately 20 mph, the driver seat fractured. The contact pulled the vehicle over and received assistance from the police to help prop the seat up. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The dealer stated that the seat needed to be…
One crack started out as 2" long hairline, but have gotten bigger and now it is across the passenger side dashboard. And right below is suppose to have the passenger side safety airbag. Have called several places to find out how to get it fixed/ replaced - the only answer i get was chrysler has…
Heater display doesn't work. *tr
Other Chrysler LHS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 LHS | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 LHS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LHS | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 LHS | 22 | 3 |
| 2000 | 83 | 5 |
| 1999 LHS | 165 | 4 |
| 1998 LHS | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 LHS | 79 | 2 |
| 1996 LHS | 135 | 2 |
| 1995 LHS | 148 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler LHS?
Owners most often report steering, structure, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chrysler LHS?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Chrysler LHS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LHS model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.