2000 Chrysler LHS: common problems and reliability

92 owner complaints on record.

Most complaints are about steering. 5 recalls.

Should I buy a 2000 LHS?

The 2000 Chrysler LHS has 92 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and structure.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

92
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
7
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Chrysler LHS vehicles (US, public record).

How we score it

Is 2000 a good year for the LHS?

Across the 5 LHS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 30 (2001) to 166 (1996). With 92 complaints, the 2000 LHS sits about the same as the model's median of 96.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

steering
21
structure
17
air bags
8
latches/locks/linkages
8
tires
8

Recalls affecting the 2000 LHS

seat belts:front:retractor

Campaign 00V033000

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.

child seat

Campaign 00V366000

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.

seat belts

Campaign 00V034000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

seats:front assembly:recliner

Campaign 03V035000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

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structure:frame and members

Campaign 01V273000

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."

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on specific model years and maintenance history.

Owner insights cover all generations of the LHS. See the full LHS owner picture and every model year.

Other LHS model years

Compare every LHS year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.

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