2000 CHRYSLER LHS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
115
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS
The 2000 CHRYSLER LHS has received a total of 115 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, CHILD SEAT. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (9 complaints), Steeringrack And Pinion (8 complaints), and Air Bags (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS, potentially affecting up to 2,771,806 vehicles.
Recall 03V035000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 1,066,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 01V273000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 282,470 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V366000 — CHILD SEAT
| 1,211,756 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
View full details →Recall 00V034000 — SEAT BELTS
| 204,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
View full details →Recall 00V033000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 7,580 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS
115 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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 REPLACED. AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NEW PIN DUE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. AFTER THE SECOND SEAT FRACTURE, THE ENTIRE SEAT WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Safety Rating for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0802203 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADLAMP/INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
2600701 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE/DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *SLC
080900 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING HEADLAMP SERVICE CHANGE. *TT
080800 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
235499 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING FLAG SPEAKER MOUNTING SCREW MAY CONTACT THE BODY MOUNTED DOOR SEALS. *TT
084099 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DISCUSSION STATING THAT CURRENTLY, WINDOW MOTORS ARE BEING SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 CHRYSLER LHS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER LHS
- 1995 CHRYSLER LHS — 252 complaints
- 1996 CHRYSLER LHS — 185 complaints
- 1997 CHRYSLER LHS — 105 complaints
- 1998 CHRYSLER LHS — 5 complaints
- 1999 CHRYSLER LHS — 218 complaints
- 2000 CHRYSLER LHS (current)
- 2001 CHRYSLER LHS — 31 complaints
- 2002 CHRYSLER LHS — 3 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER LHS — 2 complaints
- 2004 CHRYSLER LHS — 3 complaints
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 3,417 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints