AI Damage2002 Chrysler LHS: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Chrysler LHS filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Then the next thing is my headlight and brakelights keep going out. I put new bulbs in and in a day or two they are out again, I have put in shop. They said they can't find anything wrong but now it is worse.
The front driver's side strut was bent. The top of the tire went in and the base of the tire malfunctioned. The consumer slid on an icey patch on to a dry road service.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LHS has 75 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler LHS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, seat belts, suspension. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (33%), infotainment or screen glitches (33%), seat belts (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Chrysler LHS?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Chrysler LHS from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2002 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.