Chrysler LHS Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chrysler LHS model year (1994–2001) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chrysler LHS Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 291 complaints
9 reported injuries
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Problem score: 321
3 recalls · 138 complaints
38 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 223
2 recalls · 110 complaints
21 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 158
Best Chrysler LHS Years to Buy
1 recall · 4 complaints
Main area: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 7
1 recall · 14 complaints
Main area: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 17
2 recalls · 39 complaints
Main area: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Problem score: 45
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Chrysler LHS — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 17 | Excellent |
| 2000 | 1 | 66 | 3 | — | 75 | Good |
| 1999 | 2 | 110 | 21 | — | 158 | Caution |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | Excellent |
| 1997 | 2 | 39 | — | — | 45 | Good |
| 1996 | 2 | 92 | 3 | — | 104 | Good |
| 1995 | 3 | 138 | 38 | — | 223 | Avoid |
| 1994 | 4 | 291 | 9 | — | 321 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chrysler LHS Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder LHS models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year LHS should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1994 Chrysler LHS if possible. It has 4 recalls, 291 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 321 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year LHS to buy?+
The 1998 Chrysler LHS is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 7. It has only 1 recall and 4 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which LHS has the fewest problems?+
The 1998, 2001, 1997 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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