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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 15 of 22 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
22 reports
50,000 miles · Nov 7, 2008
Structure
SPLITTING DASHBOARD I NOTICED THAT IS WAS A SLIGHT SLIT IN THE DASHBOARD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IT STARTED GETTING BIGGER, AS TIME WENT ON IT HAS GOTTEN ALMOST HALF FOOT LONG. I PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED IT CRACKED AGAIN IN THE SAME SPOT, I TRIED TO REPAIR IT MYSELF AND IT DIDN'T LOOK TOO GOOD SO I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRE…
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SPLITTING DASHBOARD I NOTICED THAT IS WAS A SLIGHT SLIT IN THE DASHBOARD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IT STARTED GETTING BIGGER, AS TIME WENT ON IT HAS GOTTEN ALMOST HALF FOOT LONG. I PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED IT CRACKED AGAIN IN THE SAME SPOT, I TRIED TO REPAIR IT MYSELF AND IT DIDN'T LOOK TOO GOOD SO I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AGAIN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE AFRAID TO FIX BECAUSE IT WAS NEAR MY AIRBAG AND DID NOT WON'T TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF THE AIRBAG SO I LEFT IT ALONE. I AM AFRAID THAT IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF MY AIRBAG. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE DASHBOARD REPLACED BUT THE DEALERSHIP QUOTED ME OVER $2000 TO HAVE THIS DONE AND IT IS NOT IN MY BUDGET. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10247905
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2008
Structure
DASHBOARD IS SPLITTING ON A 2001 CHRYSLER LHS. THE SPLIT/TEAR STARTED SMALL (LESS THAN 3 INCHES) AND OVER THE PAST YEAR HAS GROWN TO APPROXIMATELY 10-12 INCHES. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO OUTSIDE ACTION OR FORCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10222350
Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 2006
Exterior Lighting
2001 CHRYSLER LHS HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE CLOUDED AND REDUCED NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED, AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10152596
21,000 miles · Aug 16, 2005
Structure
DASH CRACKS AROUND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. APPEARS TO BE EXPANDING AND THE ONLY OPTION FOR REPAIR, DUE TO THE LOCATION, IS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10133113
54,500 miles · Aug 12, 2005
SeatsCrash
DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE WORKED AT A PLACE WHERE SHE PARKED BY CONCRETE POSTS. WHEN SHE WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, THE SEAT BACK MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING HER TO HIT THE SIDE MIRROR. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE WHEN WIFE GOT HOME AND SEAT SEEMED TO BE LOCKED IN PLACE. TODAY CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE BACK OF TH…
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DT: CONSUMER'S WIFE WORKED AT A PLACE WHERE SHE PARKED BY CONCRETE POSTS. WHEN SHE WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, THE SEAT BACK MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING HER TO HIT THE SIDE MIRROR. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE WHEN WIFE GOT HOME AND SEAT SEEMED TO BE LOCKED IN PLACE. TODAY CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE BACK OF THE SEAT COLLAPSED. THE CONSUMER RAN UP ONTO THE BERM THAT WAS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER WOULD NOT LOOK AT VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING $94.00 . SEAT WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. IF ONE TOUCHES THE SEAT WITH ANY PRESSURE THE BACK SEAT WILL FALL. CONSUMER IS WORRIED THAT THE SEAT MIGHT FAIL ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DOING HIGH SPEED. WHEN THE SEAT GOES UP AND DOWN CONSUMER CAN HEAR A NOISE. CONSUMER SAYS HE WILL NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF CONCERN FOR WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN.*AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10127542
56,183 miles · May 13, 2005
Air BagsStructure
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CHROME WAS PEELING FROM THE HANDLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR AN…
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WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CHROME WAS PEELING FROM THE HANDLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR AND WAS REPLACED. THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SQUIB HAD AN OPEN FAULT. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10115468
66,000 miles · Jan 24, 2005
Structure
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE PLASTIC 25 FEET OF TRIM ATTACHED TO THE FRONT HOOD FLEW OFF AND OVER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE TRIM COULD HAVE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSED AN UNEXPECTED CRASH. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #10108741
42,950 miles · Jan 7, 2005
Structure
WHILE PACKING/PLACING PACKAGES INTO THE TRUNK THE VACUUM LID FELL, STRIKING THE CONSUMER ON THE HEAD. NO INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10106989
39,028 miles · Sep 28, 2004
Structure
FOUR SUB FRAME BUSHINGS HAD TO REPLACED. THIS COULD HAVE EFFECTED THE STEERING AND THE TRANSMISSION. IN ITS PRESENT STATE IT COULD CAUSE THESE PARTS TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE HAD 39,028 MILES ON IT. CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIRS DONE BY AN AFTER MARKET MECHANIC. CURRENTLY, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REIMBURSE CONSUMER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10089884
21,000 miles · Jan 17, 2004
Electrical System
KEY IN IGNITION WON'T TURN- LOCKSMITH SAYS HE SEES A LOT OF NEW CHRYSLER CARS WITH THIS PROBLEM. BURRS ON CYLINDERS IN IGNITION. 1ST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. HAPPENED AGAIN IN AUGUST 2003 AND SAME LOCKSMITH SHOWED US HOW TO HIT ON KEY TO GET IT TO TURN. NOW HAVE TO DO THAT EACH T…
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KEY IN IGNITION WON'T TURN- LOCKSMITH SAYS HE SEES A LOT OF NEW CHRYSLER CARS WITH THIS PROBLEM. BURRS ON CYLINDERS IN IGNITION. 1ST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. HAPPENED AGAIN IN AUGUST 2003 AND SAME LOCKSMITH SHOWED US HOW TO HIT ON KEY TO GET IT TO TURN. NOW HAVE TO DO THAT EACH TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. NEEDS A RECALL. LOCKSMITH IS KENNY HAMMACK 812-372-0309. WANT DEALERSHIP TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AT NO COST TO US. *CB
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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