2001 Chrysler LHS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LHS years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chrysler LHS. That ranks 6th out of 10 LHS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 36%), typically at around 96,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 36% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 32% | 46,475 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 27% | 79,384 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chrysler LHS recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Other Chrysler LHS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 LHS | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 LHS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LHS | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 3 |
| 2000 LHS | 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 2001 Chrysler LHS?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler LHS?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.