Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chrysler LHS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chrysler LHS has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 83 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V273000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 201/HEAD PROTECTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V033000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Structure 16 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
- Tires 7 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 6 complaints
Of the 83 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 83 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chrysler LHS has various recalls mainly for seat and structure components, and frequent owner complaints about steering and structure issues, contributing to its below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| alternator | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| seat belt retractor | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$450 | rare |
| frame and members | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid flush
- Coolant system maintenance
- Drive belt inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel play
- Unusual suspension noise
- Dim headlights
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Door alignment problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chrysler LHS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.