Airbag complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
May 21, 2013 at about 8 am I was on my way to work driving on the freeway when the passenger airbag deployed for no reason, it startled & shaken me to the point that it almost cause me to get into an accident, I thought that I had a tire blow out or gunshot to my windshield because I seen a flash, I pulled over and exit to the next off ramp to calm myself for about 25 min then drove my car to the car dealer service area hoping that the driver side airbag wouldn't deploy on my face as I drove. I am very concerned and hope to have some one look into this very dangerous faulty airbag issue that I've encountered and for the damage to my vehicle. Please contact me regarding this complaint. Thank you
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Concorde. When the vehicle is started, the air bag light illuminates and remains lit on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the side air bag malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash. The current mileage was 69,000 and failure mileage was 68,000.
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.
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.
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.
I read on the internet under 2000 Chrysler Concorde that there is a master brake issue if you don't have ABS brakes. It affects the stopping and the brakes constantly rub. That is the main concern I have with my car.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Concorde years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (12), 2000 (12), 1997 (10), 1996 (9) and 1999 (7) model years. Airbag complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Concorde airbag problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 99V-343 (frontal, Dec 2, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Concorde airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 77,000 miles; 27% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (44 mentions), followed by the frontal › sensor/control module (2).
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.