Brake complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that brake pads needed to be replaced. The brake pads were worn and the rotors were warped.
Brake seemed like they were out of round ,when stopping. They would go bump, bump until car stopped. They called it pulsating brakes. They replaced the front pads and "severely rusted rotors". Mileage: 23616. I kept brake parts. Mi license 58rwvjeep cherokee had same problem.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated that after the purchase of the vehicle there were problems with the brakes which were caused by improper installation of the brake line. The engine also made several clunky noises. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the brakeline was installed improperly and oil sludge build up contaminated the engine causing the problems. On a second visit to the dealer the engine began to smoke indicating a blowout. The dealer determined the blow out was due to poor maintenance. The components affected were the timing chain, the control panel and the engine.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated and she heard a noise in the engine compartment. The mechanic stated that the pump motor circuit for the ABS failed and caused the light to illuminate. The approximate cost to repair the vehicle was between $1,500 to $2,000. The front rotors were replaced in April of 2006 and in September of 2007. In January of 2007, the front driver side bearing was replaced. The mechanic stated that the failure was due to poor design and cheap parts. The air conditioner also began to leak. The mechanic stated that there was a hole in the suction line because of the design, and it rusted and rubbed through another part of the vehicle. The air conditioning suction line was replaced in September of 2007. The leak could have potentially caused a fire. …
I put car in reverse in parking lot and it lunged forward at full throttle with tires smoking, sideswipping one vehicle and pushed parked 2nd vehicle 30 ft into parking lot isle. My foot never left the brake pedal (used to shift), and brakes were useless in trying to stop the car. After hitting the second car (totalling it) got car stopped by slamming gear shift lever into park. This is the 3rd instance of this happening in the milwaukee area that is known to us. Substancial injuries were incurred in second instance where car when through garage door with severe facial injuries. The 3rd car went through a window of a business. All 3 were 1999 Chrysler products. Chrysler refuses to accept any blame for the accident and sent us a form letter saying the car was okay when it left the factory. Our car was a Chrysler Concorde lxi, the 2nd a Chrysler lhs, and the 3rd a Dodge neon.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated the brake and power steering lines were covered with excessive rust. The contact stated the power steering malfunctioned due to fluid leaking. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic in order to have the brake and power steering lines replaced. The contact also stated the ignition switch was faulty which made it possible to remove the key when the vehicle was turned on. The contact did not notify the manufacturer of the failure. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 152,000.
When applying brakes in an emergency situation, the vehicle did not stop quickly, causing the driver to rear end a SUV. This happened on normal road surface, no inclement weather. Vehicle does not have anti-lock brake system. Owner not sure about the damages at this time. Please give any further details.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Concorde years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (21), 1996 (19), 1997 (16), 1998 (16) and 1999 (16) model years. Brake complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Concorde brake problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 00V-180 (master cylinder, Jul 10, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Concorde brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles; 39% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (38 mentions), followed by the foundation components › disc › rotor (22).
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.