Hood Hinge problems of the 2000 Chrysler LHS

Three problems related to hood hinge have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler LHS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hood Hinge problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2007

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Lhs. While driving 35 mph, the panel on the hood nearest to the windshield detached. The panel went behind the vehicle. The contact has not spoken with the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

2 Hood Hinge problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2006

: the contact stated on the back side of the hood there was a piece of trim held on by six to eight clips. The piece of trim came off while traveling at 65 mph. The trim hit the windshield. There was not any damage done to the vehicle. The manufacturer was alerted, no repairs made. Updated 03/09/06.

3 Hood Hinge problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2003

While driving at 70 mph a plastic piece on the hood started to vibrate and flew off. The consumer felt that the part should have been bolted. The replacement part was still clipped and was not of the same material.


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