KnownCarProblems2000 Chrysler Lhs Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Lhs, most often about the steering (24% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Lhs model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chrysler Lhs problems
Steering
20 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages, hydraulic power assist, column locking.
I was driving my 2000 Chrysler Lhs and the steering failed. I could not turn the car to the left. My major concern was that my 16 year old daughter was using this car to practice driving for her motor vehicle test. If it was her that was driving the car she would of been hurt or killed. I have only 55,000 miles on…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Lhs. While turning the vehicle, the steering made a loud noise. The steering failure began in august of 2006. The dealer replaced the steering gear and the rack and pinion. In june of 2008, the steering failure recurred and the noise worsened. The manufacturer took a report and stated…
Body and structure
16 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
There was a problem with the front end of the car before I bought it, I was told by the dealer that everything was checked and all it needed was a rotate and tire balance.a few months later I take it in to have it checked becuase it has gotten worse. All left turns would make the driver side slam down like I hit a…
While driving my Chrysler 2000 Lhs at 65 MPH in florida, the hood molding became detached from my car and landed on the highway behind me. The Chrysler dealer told me that this is a common occurrence and that there is an obvious defect in the design of the hood molding. I called Chrysler to report the incident, but…
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim, valve, tread/belt, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Air was seeping out of the four tires. The tires needed to be refilled with air every 3 days. The tire repair shop indicated that corrosion on the inside of rims was causing this to occur.
I have had continuous problems with air pressure loss in my tires. Every tire on my vehicle has been serviced at least once and one tire has been serviced three times for the same problem. The dealer indicates that it is a problem of corrosion around the valve stem causing leak down. The dealer also indicated that…
Air bags
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 125,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Air bag on the passenger side of 2000 lbs Chrysler, deployed while driving on a city road. Vehicle was traveling straight ahead, approximately 35mph.
I was involved in a three car accident. The car I was driving was a 2000 Chrysler Lhs. I t-boned a car resulting in both cars being totaled. The damage to the front of my car was extensive: hood, fenders, front end, and radiator all destroyed. Neither of the two front air bags deployed.
Suspension
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
: the contact stated while traveling 50 MPH, a very loud noise was heard when the vehicle hit a bump in the road, vibrated, and shifted to the right. The dealership determined the right inner tie rod, rack and pinion, bushings and sway bar were bad. The rear bushings, sway bar, strut and strut mount were also bad.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Lhs. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the power steering failed and the front driver side control arm detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 99,000.
Doors and locks
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: doors.
Power locks actuator seems to be going bad on a the Lhs. Is there a way to look at the repair shop for Chrysler to see how many power locks actuator are going bad. I have a brother and a cousin that are having the same problem with their Lhs .
I have a Chrysler 2000 Lhs and have had to have 2 door actuators replaced in my car in the last year. I don't feel this should be a normal occurrance and am concerned about the other 2 doors at this time.
Transmission
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Vehicle floor shifter interlock system failed (see NHTSA campaign id # 04v021000), car rolled and caused some minor property and vehicle damage, could have been much worse. The 2000 Lhs is not covered under above mentioned recall. The problem is exactly the same. Recall should be expanded to include later models…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Lhs. While turning the vehicle, the steering made a loud noise. The steering failure began in august of 2006. The dealer replaced the steering gear and the rack and pinion. In june of 2008, the steering failure recurred and the noise worsened. The manufacturer took a report and stated…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, power window devices and controls.
#1 rubber moulding around windows has come loose several times. #2 there is a screeching and rubbing when opening and closing driver's window.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chrysler Lhs recalls
Seats: recliner
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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Body and structure: frame and members
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Child Seat
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.
Full defect summary
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
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.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Seat belts: retractor
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Throttle control failure
Summary
Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report for additional information.
Questions about the 2000 Chrysler Lhs
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Lhs?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (20 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); body and structure (16 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); wheels and tires (11 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Lhs have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2003 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chrysler Lhs?
- It is the most complained-about Lhs model year since 2000, with 83 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Chrysler Lhs years
- 2000