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2000 Chrysler LHSRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 91 owner complaints for the 2000 Chrysler LHS. Most complaints involve steering (21) and structure (17). The EPA rates it 19 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
19mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
5campaigns
Latest Feb 2003
Owner complaints
91
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$3,150est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Seats: recliner

Free remedy

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

SeatsReported Feb 5, 2003NHTSA 03V035000

Structure: frame and members

Free remedy

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."

StructureReported Aug 2, 2001NHTSA 01V273000

Child seat

Free remedy

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.

Child seatReported Nov 9, 2000NHTSA 00V366000
See all 5 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

91 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 1999 – Oct 2019
  1. Steering21
  2. Structure17
  3. Air bags8
  4. Latches/locks/linkages8
  5. Suspension7
  6. Tires7
  7. Power train6
  8. Electrical system6
  9. Engine and engine cooling6

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each LHS model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1999164
200091
200130
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
5
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Steering

21 reports1 crash
“FOR SOME TIME NOW WHEN I WOULD START MY CAR ,I WOULD HEAR A BANGING SOUND AND FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL MOVE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE AND TIE ROD ENDS AND I THINK CENTER LINK WERE REPLACED . IT WAS FINE FOR A WHILE AND THAN I STARTED TO GET A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. ON FEB. 16TH 2012 I WAS LEAVING WORK AND NOTICED THE GRINDING AND BANGING HAD INCREASED. MY ROUTE HOME CONSISTS MOSTLY OF RIGHT TURNS. IT IS WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN OFF A BUSY BRIDGE ,TO MY HORROR THE WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN LEFT, IT TOOK EVERY OUNCE OF MY STRENGTH TO FINALLY GET THE WHEEL TO TURN. I DROVE SLOWLY THE REMAINDER OF MY TRIP HOME, EACH TIME A LEFT TURN CAME I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO TURN THE WHEEL. I COULD NOT PARK THE CAR PROPERLY ON MY ARRIVAL AS MY STRENGTH WAS GONE AND I WAS EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL. I TALKED TO A CO-WORKER WITH THE SAME VEHICLE AND HE IS HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT CONTINUES TO DRIVE AS HE CAN MUSCLE THE WHEEL. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 17, 2012SteeringODI 10448287

Structure

17 reports
“ONE CRACK STARTED OUT AS 2" LONG HAIRLINE, BUT HAVE GOTTEN BIGGER AND NOW IT IS ACROSS THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. AND RIGHT BELOW IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY AIRBAG. HAVE CALLED SEVERAL PLACES TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET IT FIXED/ REPLACED - THE ONLY ANSWER I GET WAS CHRYSLER HAS STOPPED MANUFACTURING THE DASHBOARD, SO ANSWER IS TO COVER IT UP. I FEEL THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD REPLACE THE DASHBOARDS AS THERE SEEM TO BE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THEM. THESE CAR MANUFACTURERS WAITS FOR COUPLE CAUSALITIES BEFORE THEY WAKE UP AND THE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. BEING PROACTIVE IS AN ISSUE FOR THEM! SEEMS LIKE DASHBOARD CRACK IS CHRYSLER'S EXPERTISE IN GENERAL, HAVE ALSO FOUND COMPLAINS ON THEIR 300M AT HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/CHRYSLER/300M/2000/ACCESSORIES-INTERIOR/CRACKED_DASHBOARD.SHTML. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 20, 2014Air bags, StructureODI 10659767

Air bags

8 reports3 crashes
“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. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2010Air bagsCrash reportedODI 10327852
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
LHS
Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
162419$3,150468
  • LHS
    Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $3,150/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Chrysler LHS as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 12, 2026Vehicle 4071
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2000 LHS questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler LHS have?

5 safety recalls as of Nov 12, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2000 Chrysler LHS problems?

Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (21), structure (17), air bags (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2000 Chrysler LHS get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Chrysler LHS at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 12, 2026