Most common 2003 Chrysler Concorde problems
Share of the 27 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 →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2003 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 2003 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Engine & cooling
2003 Chrysler Concorde engine 2.7 with 74000 miles on the odometer. The engine coolant got mixed with the oil, not even the 100K miles range and now I end up with a $9,000 paperweight! Its not fair that the "poor" design and the misleading information on the owners manual ("the owners manual says that you can go 7,500 miles before your next oil change") has such a costly result, $5,000 for the engine replace, and Chrysler is not doing anything about the problem, they're just blaming the consumer saying we didn't take care of our cars! My car has had the oil changed at 3000 miles every time, that's 4500 miles more often than the recommended "safe" distance mentioned on the owners manual! C'mon people this is wrong and you know it place a recall for this engine and keep the reputation you guys work for too long to acquire! Love chryslers but this is a nightmare!
Events leading to failure: ordinary driving, including high speed acceleration, low speed acceleration, low speed deceleration, stopped, idling in gear. 5 occurrences in 2000 miles. Engine fails completely, followed by immediate restart capability. Normal operation for many more miles. Car's computer fault code report is consistent with description contained in Chrysler recall below. Chrysler recall (notification code j18) appeared to address the issue, but was rescinded. Was told by dealer service dept. That Chrysler is working on the problem, no solution yet (2 weeks after receipt of the recall notice.) dealer recommended the car not be driven. Present situation: must either drive an unsafe car or be without transportation. Date entered for this report was first occurence. 4 additional events continued through 2009. Tw*
Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light illuminated and the horn and cruise control stopped operating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring in the air bags was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 Chrysler concord limited. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated for a period of time, then it went off. The contact stated that this has been going on for approximately 3 months. The warning sound went off letting the contact know that the air bag light illuminated. The consumer had the vehicle to a service dealer on July 15, 2005. They stated there was nothing wrong with the air bag. At this time the vehicle had 31,588 miles on it. The consumer contacted another service dealer and they replaced the control module. Approximately an hour later the light came back on. Another service dealer cleaned the connectors to the air bag, but this still did not remedy the problem. The consumer has not contacted the manufacturer, but was going to contact them today.
Transmission & drivetrain
The air bag light would intermittently illuminate while driving at various speeds of 0-30 MPH. The vehicle has been to the dealer and several sensors were replaced. The problem keeps recurring. The consumer requested her money back along with a new vehicle. The transmission shifted erratic at times, there was belt noise at the idle, then engine made a ticking noise through out the day and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The camshaft position sensor was replaced. The rear light bulb was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Concorde. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. He was able to shift the vehicle into neutral and restart the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing on eight separate occasions. The power train control module was replaced. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000 . The current mileage was 78,000.
2003 Chrysler Concorde engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 Chrysler Concorde a good car?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 Concorde rates better than average: 83% 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 2003 Chrysler Concorde?
The engine & cooling — 10 complaints, 37% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the air bags (7) and transmission & drivetrain (4).
How many recalls does the 2003 Chrysler Concorde have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Chrysler Concorde. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2003 Chrysler Concorde problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 46,000 miles; 61% 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.