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Chrysler LHS years to avoid

The Chrysler LHS years to avoid are 1994, 1995, 1999, 1996, 2000, 1997 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2003 is the cleanest year on record.

1,430

Total complaints

10

Recall campaigns

1993–2004

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

LHS years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1994High complaint rate509
1995High complaint rate252
1999High complaint rate218
1996High complaint rate185
2000High complaint rate115
1997High complaint rate105

Every LHS year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200430
200320
200230
2001313
2000avoid1155
1999avoid2184
199852
1997avoid1052
1996avoid1852
1995avoid2523
1994avoid5094
199323

Common questions

What are the worst Chrysler LHS years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the LHS years to avoid are 1994, 1995, 1999, 1996, 2000, 1997. The cleanest year on record is 2003.

What is the best year for the Chrysler LHS?

By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among LHS years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Chrysler LHS have?

Across all model years, the LHS has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,430 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.