The most-reported LHS run is 2C3ED56F3RH (1994 builds) with 26 complaints, 6× the typical run. Steering problems make up 17% of reports; 1999 is the worst model year at 5.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for LHS model years 1994–2001.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler LHS has 175 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 15% of every LHS complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2C3ED56F3RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2C3ED56F5RH•••••• | 1994 | — | 1 | |
| 2C3ED56F6RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3ED56F2RH•••••• | 1994 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2C3ED56F1RH•••••• | 1994 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2C3ED56F8RH•••••• | 1994 | — | 1 | |
| 2C3HC56G2YH•••••• | 2000 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3HC56G9XH•••••• | 1999 | 3 | — | |
| 2C3HC56G7XH•••••• | 1999 | 2 | — | |
| 2C3ED56F4RH•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 2C3ED56F9RH•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| 2C3ED56F7RH•••••• | 1994 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 163 LHS runs has 13 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler LHS the gap between build years is 3.4×: a 1999 car draws 5.5 complaints per run, a 2001 one 1.6.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 19 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 75 | 16 | 7 | |
| 1999 | 120 | 22 | 20 | |
| 1997 | 63 | 21 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 104 | 26 | 9 | |
| 1995 | 114 | 39 | 7 | |
| 1994 | 254 | 48 | 14 |
Heaviest year here is 1999 at 5.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2001 at 1.6.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 17% of everything Chrysler LHS owners report: Steering, 123 of 749 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 9 | |
| Gasoline | 1 | 9 | |
| Power Train | 9 | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5 | |
| Structure | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Chrysler LHS; the 6 below cover build years 1994 to 2001. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 04V021000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift | 1994–1999 |
| 98V184000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 1994–1997 |
| 03V035000 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 1999–2001 |
| 00V366000 | Child Seat | 2000–2001 |
| 01V273000 | Structure:frame And Members | 2000–2001 |
| 00V034000 | Seat Belts | 1999–2000 |
04V021000 was opened in 2004 on cars built from 1994: 10 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 749 reports on the Chrysler LHS, 8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Chrysler LHS | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 749 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 60 (8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 23 (3.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 96 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 38% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler LHS share of that is 749 complaints over 175 runs, 0.07% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chrysler LHS VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 749 NHTSA complaints from 175 LHS runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which LHS production run has the most complaints?
2C3ED56F3RH, a 1994 build, with 26 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical LHS run has 4.3.
Which LHS years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1999 is heaviest at 5.5 complaints per run and 2001 lightest at 1.6.
How many LHS complaints involve a crash?
8% of 749 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 23 involved a fire.
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