Across 5 model years, the Chrysler LHS has 549 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 16 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and fuel system. 1996 drew the most complaints (166), 2001 the fewest (30).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chrysler LHS vehicles (US, public record).
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 1996 (166 complaints). Lowest: 2001 (30).
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on specific model years and maintenance history.
Catastrophic failures reported, particularly in early models (1994-1995); described as a fundamental design flaw with the "Ultra drive" (42LE, etc.) transmissions.
Various gremlins including security system malfunctions preventing starting, faulty oxygen sensors causing the car to enter a "dead" mode, and general electronic component failures as the vehicle ages.
Overheating issues, potentially related to water pump failure, thermostat issues, or head gasket concerns on the 3.5L V6.
Faulty O2 sensors and other electronics leading to poor running or failure to start.
Power seat motor failures ("gangster lean").
Owner insights cover all generations of the LHS. Individual model years are broken down above.
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