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
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 509 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 252 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 218 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 185 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 115 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 105 |
Every LHS year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 31 | 3 | |
| 2000avoid | 115 | 5 | |
| 1999avoid | 218 | 4 | |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1997avoid | 105 | 2 | |
| 1996avoid | 185 | 2 | |
| 1995avoid | 252 | 3 | |
| 1994avoid | 509 | 4 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
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 August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.