Chrysler LHS Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Chrysler LHS model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2003 drew the fewest (1) and the 1994 the most (324).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Equipment | — | — |
| 1993 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 3 | Structure | — | — |
| 1998 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 2 | Vehicle speed control | — | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2001 | 22 | 3 | Air bags | — | 19 |
| 1997 | 79 | 2 | Fuel system | — | — |
| 2000 | 83 | 5 | Steering | — | 19 |
| 1996 | 135 | 2 | Steering | — | — |
| 1995 Among the most complaints |
148 | 3 | Power train | — | — |
| 1999 Among the most complaints |
165 | 4 | Vehicle speed control | — | 19 |
| 1994 Among the most complaints |
324 | 4 | Fuel system | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Chrysler LHS years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1994 Chrysler LHS: 324 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel system 82 (25%); Power train 61 (19%); Engine and engine cooling 50 (15%).
Reports mention 17 crashes, 16 fires, 20 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 125,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
1999 Chrysler LHS: 165 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 25 (15%); Steering 22 (13%); Electrical system 19 (12%).
Reports mention 29 crashes, 2 fires, 39 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
1995 Chrysler LHS: 148 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 41 (28%); Steering 32 (22%); Engine and engine cooling 24 (16%).
Reports mention 12 crashes, 3 fires, 40 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 108,970 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
The Chrysler LHS years with the fewest complaints
1993 Chrysler LHS: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 1 (50%); Suspension 1 (50%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 3 recall campaigns listed.
1998 Chrysler LHS: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 2 (67%); Air bags 1 (33%); Fuel system 1 (33%).
Reports mention 2 crashes. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Chrysler LHS owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2000 | 83 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 59,000 |
| 1999 | 165 | 29 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 79 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 121,454 |
| 1996 | 135 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 100,000 |
| 1995 | 148 | 12 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 108,970 |
| 1994 | 324 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 125,000 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Chrysler LHS recalls
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC (1993–1999 model years; 2,315,768 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2004; 04V021000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR (2000–2001 model years; 1,211,756 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2000; 00V366000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT (1998–2001 model years; 1,066,000 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2003; 03V035000)
- CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE (1993–1997 model years; 722,600 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 1998; 98V184000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/ENGINE CRADLE (1993–1995 model years; 402,830 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 1999; 99V215000)
All 10 Chrysler LHS recall campaigns · Chrysler LHS problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Chrysler LHS years FAQ
Which Chrysler LHS year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2003 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Chrysler LHS years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1994, 1999 and 1995 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the steering. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Chrysler LHS problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the steering (165 of 968 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Chrysler LHS have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns covering the Chrysler LHS. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Chrysler LHS recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.