Model year record

1998 Chrysler Concorde

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.