Most common 2000 Chrysler LHS problems
Share of the 83 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chrysler LHS complaints by model year
Best LHS years: 1998, 2001, 1997. Years to avoid: 1999, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
2000 Chrysler LHS recalls (5)
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
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…
Structure › Frame and members
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."
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.
Child seat
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…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Chrysler LHS:
Throttle control failure
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…
What 2000 Chrysler LHS owners say
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2000 LHS steering mechanism ruptured and caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer denied the consumers claim stating they didn't find and defects in the steering system.
I towed my 2000 Chrysler LHS on a two-wheel tow dolly behind my rv from papillion, ne to fort benning, ga. Since there were no pull-through sites available when I arrived at the campground at ft. Benning, I had to remove the car from the dolly so I could back the rv in. Once off the dolly, I found that I couldn't drive forward. Both front tires were facing in different directions. Next morning car was transported to a Chrysler dealer in columbus, ga who repaired the steering. Turns out that the inner tie rods separated from the rack-n-pinion assembly. The power steering rack had been replaced by baxter Chrysler of omaha, ne on aug 24, 2004. Dealer rep in ga indicated that if I had been driving when the parts separated, the car would have rolled and I and my wife could have been killed. …
Body & structure
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 pothole and it made teribble noises going over bumps. A different dealer told me I needed four new tie rods and a rack & pinion. I had those replaced, the tie rods were not under warranty, I also had the ac compressor, transmission service,and transmission cooler lines replaced. The repairs did not make a difference, and the service department tells me oh we should have told you about the other problems,cradle bushings and sway bar links. I knew this service depatment was not worth the troubles so I took the car to my personal mechanic. …
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.
Wheels & tires
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 they have seen this problem repeatedly on the LHS and 300m. I asked if Chrysler has a fix for this problem and the dealer indicated that there is not a fix. Meanwhile, my vehicle is now out of warranty and I have had to pay to have 3 valve stems replaced for a problem that will eventually reoccur. This last time almost resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle with my wife and 3 children in the car as the tire almost came off of the rim. …
Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler LHS with an odometer reading of 76000 miles. The contact stated that the chrome factory wheels were peeling on the inside which caused the tires to become flat. The contact took the vehicle to a tire shop, and they found that the chrome on the inside of the tire was peeling and causing the tire beads to separate from the rim and tire pitting. Updated 03/19/07.
2000 Chrysler LHS engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chrysler LHS a good car?
Based on 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 LHS rates average: 23% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LHS at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chrysler LHS?
The steering — 20 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rack and pinion. Next are the body & structure (16) and wheels & tires (11).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler LHS have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2000 Chrysler LHS, the most recent from February 5, 2003 (recliner). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler LHS?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 2001 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 1995 and 1996. See the full Chrysler LHS years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chrysler LHS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 59,000 miles; 38% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.