Most common 2001 Chrysler Concorde problems
Share of the 106 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 →
2001 Chrysler Concorde recalls (3)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2001 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 2001 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Engine & cooling all 89 →
Engine light repeatedly comes on. Have taken it to the dealer at least six times and was told that the intake manifold sensor was defective. The dealer contacted Chrysler, and was told to replace the sensor again and rewire the portion of wiring on the engine harness. This worked for two days and the engine light came back on again. I was told by the dealer to bring it back in and they would contact chrsler again. On the fourth attempt to fix the problem Chrysler said to replace the power control module. The dealer installed the module and the car seamed to be fixed. Unfortunatly the problem reappeared two weeks later. I have since given up on Chrysler fixing the problem and my engine lite continues to go off and on at least 5 days a week. …
I am the unfortunate owner of a 2001 Chrysler Concorde with a burned out 2.7 liter engine, the same one you are investigating on this web site. I was driving to work on the morning of 7/25/05 on the northbound i90 expressway on grand island, n.y. Traveling at approx. 60 MPH when the engine temperature indicated an engine overheating condition and began to shut down. I was fortunate to have good driving skills as this catastrophic engine failure shut down all power accessories on the vehicle. I had no power steering or power brakes at this point and was fortunate to be at the whitehaven rd. Exit. With much difficulty I was able to shift the car into neutral and coast onto the exit ramp and parked the Concorde on the shoulder of the road. Attempts to restart produced a grating metal on metal sound and I new the engine was shot. …
Electrical system
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Concorde. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and had to be jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, mike caboone, who diagnosed that the wiring in the light failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 174,878. ..updated 08/22/17
Check engine light keeps coming on and the vehicle will not start. This happens intermittently. However, the check engine light stays on. Consumer was told that vehicle would be taken to the Chrysler, but consumer thought that the used car dealer where the vehicle was purchased was running a scam because as long as they've had the vehicle the problem still existed.
Steering
Pulled out of parking spot when right front wheel would not turn with the steering wheel tried to get off the street and the left front wheel wouldn't turn with the steering wheel had a mechanic look at it and discovered that both the tie rod ends on the rack and pinion had fallen off, bolts had backed out. Also, discovered that the rack and pinion wouldn't move anymore while rotating the steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Concorde. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely loose. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to a defective rack and pinion. The vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
2001 Chrysler Concorde engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Chrysler Concorde a good car?
Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Concorde rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Concorde at the same age. 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 2001 Chrysler Concorde?
The engine & cooling — 89 complaints, 84% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the electrical system (3) and steering (3).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Chrysler Concorde problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 66,000 miles; 25% 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.