Carriage Ls years to avoid

Across 1999–2004, no single Ls year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2002 drew the most complaints; 2004 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1999–2004

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Carriage Ls NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2004	0	1
2003	0	1
2002	1	2
2001	0	2
2000	0	1
1999	0	1

By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ls years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Ls has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.