Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Chrysler LHS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Chrysler LHS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Structure 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Of the 22 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 22 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Chrysler LHS struggles with recurring issues, such as seat recliner bolt failure, affecting safety and reliability. Limited recall activity, however, indicates some problems are specific to fewer units.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat recliner | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$250 | very common |
| frame structure | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| child seat anchorage | N/A | $50–$150 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected seat reclining
- Rattling sounds in structure
- Child seat anchorage weakness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Chrysler LHS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.