Dutch
Well-Known LVC Member
I have a 2000 LS I bought in June. It had 40k miles on it. It was mechanically sound at the time I purchased it. Since that time, I've had the following problems:
Hydraulic fan fluid leak
Power steering leak / bad pump
Coolant leak
Brake fluid leak
Failure of a clip in the right rear power window mechanism
Failure of driver's door window regulator
Also, the engine will not heat up if it's cold. If it's in the 40s or colder, I could drive it all day long and it would never get above the first mark on the temperature gauge. The heater does not blow hot air. If the temperature is in the 60s or above (even up to 110), it acts okay. When it was really cold, this actually caused my check engine light to come on (at least I think that was the cause - the light went out on its own).
In any event, this is the most troublesome car I've owned since my wife's old '88 LeBaron. It is still a great car to drive, though, when it works.
I know none of these problems are terribly serious, but if I wanted to drive a car that needs periodic (frequent) wrenching, I already have one of those. Last thing I need is a $300/month project car.
I am going to try to replace this with a used Chrysler 300 if I can find one. Maybe wait until used fleet Touring models hit the dealerships in spring.
Hydraulic fan fluid leak
Power steering leak / bad pump
Coolant leak
Brake fluid leak
Failure of a clip in the right rear power window mechanism
Failure of driver's door window regulator
Also, the engine will not heat up if it's cold. If it's in the 40s or colder, I could drive it all day long and it would never get above the first mark on the temperature gauge. The heater does not blow hot air. If the temperature is in the 60s or above (even up to 110), it acts okay. When it was really cold, this actually caused my check engine light to come on (at least I think that was the cause - the light went out on its own).
In any event, this is the most troublesome car I've owned since my wife's old '88 LeBaron. It is still a great car to drive, though, when it works.
I know none of these problems are terribly serious, but if I wanted to drive a car that needs periodic (frequent) wrenching, I already have one of those. Last thing I need is a $300/month project car.
I am going to try to replace this with a used Chrysler 300 if I can find one. Maybe wait until used fleet Touring models hit the dealerships in spring.