Most common 2000 Chrysler Concorde problems
Share of the 307 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chrysler Concorde complaints by model year
Best Concorde years: 2003, 2004, 2002. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 1995. Compare all years →
2000 Chrysler Concorde recalls (7)
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
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
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.
Child seat
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicle description: non-ABS equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring May have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston May be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever May prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
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Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Chrysler Concorde:
Throttle control failure
Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted…
What 2000 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Engine & cooling all 191 →
I was leaving work when the incident occurred and my life literally flashed in front of my eyes . I entered the freeway via the merge lane at approximately 30 MPH. When I entered the freeway I slowly increased my speed to 50 MPH. After approximately 3 miles on the freeway the engine made a loud knocking noise and shut off. At this point I lost all control of the vehicle, I could not steer. My vehicle scrapped off the jersey barrier and I pushed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. I then pushed on the brake pedal as hard as I could causing me to skid sideways in the middle of the road. There was a vehicle behind me that had to swerve out of the way to avoid hitting me and in doing so he collided with another vehicle. I came to a stop in the middle of the road facing the wrong way on the road. Luckily there were no injuries but this could have been way worst. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. While driving 35 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated then he heard noises coming from the engine. In addition, there was smoke coming from the engine then the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that he noticed an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The mechanic stated that he was unable to start the vehicle due to a complete engine failure. As of January 3, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 108,000.
Steering all 22 →
Chrysler Concorde lxi, model year 2000, mileage 71930: leaving driveway, turning right, upon trying to center steering wheel after turn, it would not turn back to the left and I ran off the road to the right. Minor damage. Backed out and only could steer left with extreme effort. Managed to get car back into the driveway. Call mechanic, told me rack and pinion had failed - common problem on 2000 Concorde. If I had been traveling at highway speeds, this would have been really bad.
Dt: deer ran in front of car and the steering wheel would not turn the vehicle. She lost control of vehicle and it hit some trees. Upon impact, the front drivers or passenger air bags did not deploy. It happened without warning. Dealer/ manufacturer have not been contacted yet.
Body & structure all 22 →
On July 3,2003 I took my car in for service and told them it was leaking. The car leaks at all doors and in the trunk. Also the trim around the headlights is coming out. I was told that there would be a charge of $134.49 for the headlight trim repair and $201.17 for the new door gaskets. The trunk I was not given an estimate on because they said the water doctor would need to repair that. I told them that I felt that the car was defective and I should not have to pay for any repairs. I was called back a week later and was told that the manufacturer would pay 1/3 of the cost of the repair, the service dept. Would pay 1/3 of the cost and I would be required to pay the remaining 1/3. I am not happy with this arrangment as I know this a defect in the car.
We were traveling about 40 MPH on the front beach road in panama city, fl, during christmas 06 the plastic piece between the windshield and the hood flew off and hit our windshield very hard and flew over our car. It was dark and we were not sure what hit our windshield until the morning and we saw that long piece was missing from our car. We went and tried to find the piece that flew off on the side of the road, but could not find it. We are not sure how much this piece will cost us, but I feel for it to fly off and hit our windshield was very dangerous and not sure if it hit anyone behind us. I feel after reading this complaint several times on this site that Chrysler needs to research his problem and fix the problem and reimburse us who have lost this piece to their negligence.
2000 Chrysler Concorde engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chrysler Concorde a good car?
Based on 307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Concorde rates avoid: 2.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Concorde at the same age. It is one of the Concorde years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chrysler Concorde?
The engine & cooling — 191 complaints, 62% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the steering (22) and body & structure (22).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Concorde have?
There are 7 recalls for the 2000 Chrysler Concorde, the most recent from February 5, 2003 (recliner). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler Concorde?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2004 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2000 and 1995. See the full Chrysler Concorde years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chrysler Concorde problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 66,000 miles; 19% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.