Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 Chrysler Concorde

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 213 owner complaints on file.

Chrysler Concorde, 1998–2004 generation
Pictured: the 1998–2004 generation. BuickCentury04, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V035000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,066,000
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-05
Owners notified
2003-04-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine3484,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1983,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1122,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights9107,000 mi
Vehicle speed control9—
Visibility: power window devices and controls928,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission745,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7—
Seats: front assembly: recliner550,807 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Steering: rack and pinion4—
Suspension: front4—
Visibility: windshield4—
Electrical system372,095 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch395,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift328,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist366,261 mi
Structure: body3112,000 mi
Suspension: rear3—
Air bags295,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2—
Electrical system: horn232,400 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.250,807 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices2211,797 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch248,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift259,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly259,000 mi
Seats2—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust272,095 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack2—
Structure228,000 mi
Structure: body: hood2—
Tires2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel166,984 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery165,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables136,371 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1—
Electrical system: wiring155,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1125,000 mi
Equipment1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock145,000 mi
Parking brake1—
Power train1157,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines156,567 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1152,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering1152,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system177,700 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: door1107,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension128,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Trailer hitches1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal165,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chrysler Concorde model years

200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993

All Chrysler Concorde recalls by year

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