Most common 2001 Chrysler LHS problems
Share of the 22 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 →
2001 Chrysler LHS recalls (3)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2001 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 2001 Chrysler LHS owners say
Air bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 Chrysler LHS. While the contact was driving 40 MPH, another vehicle did not yield to the right of way. As a result, the contact slammed on the brake pedal and crashed into the rear side of the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's sustained minor injuries and bruising to the head and both arms. The contact sustained a concussion. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The contact drove home and the insurance company towed the vehicle to their location where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.
Airbag clock spring defect! How many complaints need to filed before NHTSA responds to a major safety issue and investigates this for a possible recall? According to their guide lines, there is no specific number. Maybe they should consider all other vehicles manufactured by Chrysler in 2001, in the same group size but different models, I.e. Intrepid, concorde etc. And this doesn't include cars that people had fixed and or, cars no longer in service who's owners are not aware that it is a safety issue because it's out of warranty. Why are all of the other year and model cars from 1998 to present being recalled, except for the 2001 LHS??? Why is Chrysler charging 3x's as much more for this clock spring as compared to all the others that are almost identical. There can't be that much difference!!! …
Body & structure
Splitting dashboard I noticed that is was a slight slit in the dashboard throughout the summer it started getting bigger, as time went on it has gotten almost half foot long. I paid to have it repaired it cracked again in the same spot, I tried to repair it myself and it didn't look too good so I took it in to have it repaired again and they told me that they were afraid to fix because it was near my airbag and did not won't to be responsible for any damages of the airbag so I left it alone. I am afraid that it May affect the function of my airbag. I would like to have the dashboard replaced but the dealership quoted me over $2000 to have this done and it is not in my budget.
While driving 40 MPH the driver noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the front passenger air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The chrome was peeling from the handle on the right front door and was replaced. The passenger seat air bag squib had an open fault.
Electrical system
Airbag clock spring defect! How many complaints need to filed before NHTSA responds to a major safety issue and investigates this for a possible recall? According to their guide lines, there is no specific number. Maybe they should consider all other vehicles manufactured by Chrysler in 2001, in the same group size but different models, I.e. Intrepid, concorde etc. And this doesn't include cars that people had fixed and or, cars no longer in service who's owners are not aware that it is a safety issue because it's out of warranty. Why are all of the other year and model cars from 1998 to present being recalled, except for the 2001 LHS??? Why is Chrysler charging 3x's as much more for this clock spring as compared to all the others that are almost identical. There can't be that much difference!!! …
2001 Chrysler LHS. The vehicle has about 100,000 miles on the odometer. Issue #1 the vehicle dies suddenly while driving. This is a random occurrence, but very unsafe. I intend to contact Chrysler about this issue, but no safety recalls have been made for this vehicle. Issue #2 vehicle engine surges suddenly when stopped while the driver has their foot on the brake and not touching the accelerator at all. The idle jumps around anywhere from 1,000 - 2000 RPM and then settles back down to normal idle on it's own after a few seconds. This is a random occurrence, but could be a safety issue if the brakes do not hold.
2001 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 2001 Chrysler LHS a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 LHS rates better than average: 82% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LHS at the same age. It is one of the best LHS years by this measure. 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 2001 Chrysler LHS?
The air bags — 8 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the body & structure (7) and electrical system (6).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler LHS have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Chrysler LHS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 27% 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.