Most common 2002 Chrysler Concorde problems
Share of the 65 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 →
2002 Chrysler Concorde recalls (1)
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2002 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 2002 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Engine & cooling all 23 →
Bought the car used from copper city Dodge in rome ny. Check engine light was on when test driven. Were reassured it would be good when we took delivery. After about two weeks light was back. Dealer said it was bad gas cap and fixed. About two weeks or so it was back on. Dealer said it needed to be reset, fixed. About two weeks it was back. Dealer said it was EVAP canister, rollover valve and an emissions valve, claimed fixed, charged us about $400. About two weeks or so it was back again. Dealer said it was a bad fuel pump would be about $700. Took car to usual family mechanic who had to replace everything dealer claimed to have replaced. Our mechanic said it all tested bad. After a month or so light was back on. Car runs OK but check engine light won't go away. This has been an ongoing problem since we've owned the car. …
I was driving my Concorde home from work a week before christmas and as I turned on the ramp to get off the highway at the bottom of the ramp my car just quit running, no sign of a problem at all with it being such a large vehicle it is very hard to control the steering. I was really thankful that it did not happen on the main highway because I was in the middle lane most of the way home and could have been rear ended and seriously hurt. I would like to know what the customers can do to get reimbursed fully or partially for the repairs since they know that they have a big problem with the engines. I had to have my engine replaced and so I paid for an engine & labor. Also this past summer mine and a friend of mines air conditioner went out, another problem that they have swept under the rug. …
Electrical system
Dt: the contact stated while vehicle was parked it caught on fire. The fire started in the battery. There was damage to the right front fender. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. Police and fire department reports were taken. The vehicle has not been inspected by the service dealer. Additionally, there has been no contact with the manufacturer of the battery.
1. Since I purchased the vehicle all lighting, interior dash, headlamps, etc. Have a "flickering" or "pulsing" effect. Over time, this has increased. The vehicle, an 02 chrys Concorde, has only 26K mi and was purchased new. This flickering of lighting has worsened to the point that it bothers other motorists. 2. This condition is constant. The vehicle will not start when left 24 hrs without running. Vehicle stalled on an interstate, immediately put in neutral and attempted to start, negative. All lighting ceased to function prior to being able to fully stop the vehicle. 4-way-flashers failed to function while on shoulder and my vehicle was nearly struck by another motorist. 3. This is clearly a factory defect with the electrical system. Not sure what the problem is. Diagnosis of the all systems were normal with the exception of "excessive ripple" noted for the recharging system. …
Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Concorde. The contact was driving 50 MPH he drove over black ice and crashed into another vehicle. A passenger sustained injuries to the neck and back, and was transported to the hospital. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. The manufacturer advised the contact that although the vehicle was destroyed, because the frame was undamaged the air bags did not deploy. The failure mileage was 99,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a collision, rear-ending a commercial truck. The airbags did not deploy. The driver was taken to the hospital with jaw fractures, missing teeth, and cardiac injuries. A police report was taken, and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the cause of the problem was unable to be determined.
2002 Chrysler Concorde engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Chrysler Concorde a good car?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 Concorde rates better than average: 56% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Concorde at the same age. It is one of the best Concorde years by this measure. 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 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
The engine & cooling — 23 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the electrical system (6) and air bags (6).
How many recalls does the 2002 Chrysler Concorde have?
There is 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Chrysler Concorde problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 45% 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.