Chrysler Concorde Problems by Year

We compared every Chrysler Concorde model year from 1995–2004 using 1,567 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 12 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 1999, 2000 and 1995, which drew far more complaints than other Concorde years at the same age. The best years are 2003, 2004 and 2002.

10model years
1,567complaints
12recalls
1999, 2000worst years
2003, 2004best years

Complaints by model year

1995199619971998199920002001200220032004219161134175333307106652740
Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler Concorde. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200440−74%1EngineGood
200327−83%—EngineGood
200265−56%1EngineGood
2001106−25%3EngineAverage
20003072.4×7EngineAvoid
19993332.5×4EngineAvoid
19981751.3×2EngineAverage
1997134typical2EngineAverage
1996161typical2SteeringAverage
19952191.6×3TransmissionCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Concorde year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chrysler Concorde problems

Latest Chrysler Concorde recalls

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

NHTSA recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock May fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock May also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

NHTSA recall 03V-332 · Sep 8, 2003 · 20,978 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component May have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. Owner notification began on September 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

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…

Structure › Frame and members

NHTSA recall 01V-273 · Aug 2, 2001 · 282,470 vehicles

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."

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.

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 01V-119 · Apr 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor May not comply with the requirements of the standard.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began August 20, 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…

All 12 Chrysler Concorde recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler Concorde should you avoid?

1999, 2000 and 1995 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Concorde years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 1999.

What is the best year for the Chrysler Concorde?

2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other Concorde years at the same age, followed by 2004 and 2002. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chrysler Concorde problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (646), steering (175) and transmission & drivetrain (141). Engine complaints peak in the 2000 model year.

How many recalls has the Chrysler Concorde had?

12 recalls across 1995–2004. The model year with the most is 2000. See all Chrysler Concorde recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.