Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Chrysler Concorde owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The car I was driving was a 1999 Chrysler concord that had been in excellent driving up until the time of the incident. Just three days earlier the automobile was serviced at a Chrysler dealership service center for an oil and oil filter change. I inquired at the pick up event if the brakes were okay and it was reported to me that the were fine and that everything with this automobile was fine. On Sunday, September 3, 2006, I started this automobile in my garage to go to church. After putting my seat belt on, I usually inch myself out of my garage very, very slowly. However, this time after adjusting the transmission lever from park to drive my automobile took off so fast I could not control it at all. I hit the breaks as hard as I could but my automobile would not slow down at all. Not only that, I could control the steering of my automobile at all. …
The shifter would appear to be in park and you could take keys out of car. The next morning I went to start my car it would not start, I checked all the usual stuff , gas level ,battery then it dawned on me to check the shifter since I was unable in the past to start other cars it must be in a park position (was married to an ase certified mechanic who did loss of restorations) I pulled the level forward and the car started immediately. Over time the shifting from p,r,n,d became more and more difficult to where it stuck in 3rd gear (which I never use) when I had the car towed the floor shifter remained stuck . Yet we were able to push the car out of the driveway as easy as pie. 383.44 later it was the floor shifter and cable.
Transmission input sensor failed on my 1999 Chrysler Concorde lxi with 25,000+ miles causing the transmission to abruptly down shift causing vehicle to over rev engine which caused an abrupt slowdown which could have caused a rear end collision or a loss of control. Part id # is 4800878. Since my failure I have heard of 2 other failures just from people I've talked to. This is a problem Chrysler is aware of. They should be held accountable for any accident which this failure contributes to. A safety recall should be initiated. Just for info this repair cost me $161.87. Pretty steep for a known problem!
The consumer stated that her husband put their vehicle in park and got out of the vehicle. When he got out of the vehicle and closed the door, his vehicle began to roll forward. She stated he tried to catch it, but could not. He stated that the vehicle rolled down an embankment and damaged the front and side of their vehicle. No one else was involved. She states that they received a recall notice about 2 wks ago, but forgot exactly what it was for. She stated that her husband could have been seriously hurt if he had stood in front of the vehicle.
I own a 1999 Chrysler Concorde lxi. I have had numerous problems with this car since I have owned it. Lot of little things. Window motors, cooling fan, transmission overspeed sensor, and the list goes on. Now the air conditioner is going out, having to service it about every 2 months. Why I am writing though is the steering. Seems like it is going bad. I feel this is a safety issue and read many complaints on your web site concerning this. Why hasn't a recall been ordered for this and the speed up issue?
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not shut off, the gearshift was wobbled, and the gear indicator displayed park. The vehicle then accelerated backwards. The transmission was shifted into what appeared to be drive, but slipped into third gear. The vehicle was not taken in for service. There was a NHTSA recall# 04V021000, pertaining to the floor shift. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
There has been a recall on this vehicle (which I never received) while it has been at the dealer a 2nd recall to fix what the 1st recall didn't fix. Now they want a $1000 to fix the vehicle but claim that it isn't under recall for the problem. The floor shifter/pin/cable assembly unit. Also the transmission previous complaint # ag#200510260.
I took the vehicle to my dealer in richmond,va.to have the transmission fluid changed.three hundred miles later the transmission locked up.according to the present dealer the transmission is totaled and must be replaced at $2700.00.I contacted the Chrysler corp.and they refuse to acknowledge a problem and will not participate in replacement.
Air conditioning continually goes out. As car has expired warranty, Chrysler says they have no obligation to repair. I disagree. I believe that Chrysler, and in my particular situation, has a faulty A/C system.
Sensor on automatic transmission failed for second time. In each case, while at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, car downshifted hard and in most recent episode, stalled in traffic. First replacement of sensor covered under warranty on 9/5/00 at 23,885 miles. Part replaced was 4800878. Second incident took place on 1/25/02 at 45,910 miles. Part replaced shown as 4800879 but service manager at dealership (eddie accardi, pompano beach, fl) indicated he replaced both an input and output sensors (this is not reflected on my invoice however). In each case, failure came on with out any warning. Car is driven by my wife (56 years old) who is an adequate operator. She says in most recent incident, when car downshifted hard, it also stalled in traffic. She had some difficulty restarting the engine, then pulled the car to the side of the road and called me. …
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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.
NHTSA investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an…
Transmission complaints in other Concorde years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 1999 Chrysler Concorde?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 1999 Chrysler Concorde, 10% of the model year's 333 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 04V-021 (floor shift, Jan 13, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.