Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Chrysler Concorde

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 422 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V119000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
161,682
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-11
Owners notified
2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V034000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
204,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-04
Owners notified
2000-03-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine9078,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling5475,435 mi
Vehicle speed control2342,580 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2054,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1977,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1548,080 mi
Electrical system1263,247 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner975,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys880,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline755,744 mi
Air bags: frontal660,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip642,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion615,600 mi
Suspension: front630,000 mi
Unknown or other649,734 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal659,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5131,506 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights527,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch560,000 mi
Seats587,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic570,000 mi
Structure: body5208,012 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid442,000 mi
Suspension4—
Equipment355,000 mi
Exterior lighting370,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Structure: body: hood355,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear342,995 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices242,580 mi
Interior lighting276,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch250,000 mi
Power train228,399 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)252,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift2112,000 mi
Seat belts224,996 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor238,016 mi
Steering271,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Structure247,000 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: rear2116,200 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages239,664 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer277,000 mi
Air bags162,370 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition143,900 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk124,996 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1208,992 mi
Engine170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly194,233 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: electrical128,399 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights177,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1248,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1144,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump158,774 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel/propulsion system1161,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages198,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: driveline1101,000 mi
Seat belts: front160,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other1100,430 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc194,233 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor178,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device145,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections178,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack133,629 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments150,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing178,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1207,465 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core184,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor157,000 mi

The 1998 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of 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.