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1999 Chrysler ConcordeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 333 owner complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Concorde, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.1× the Concorde median · #1 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints33350 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 15, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Chrysler Concorde has problems

333 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling1640
Power train323
Vehicle speed control3119
Seats244
Visibility241
Electrical system173
Structure174
Service brakes, hydraulic163
Equipment141
12 other systems669

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1999 Chrysler Concorde recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 01V-119 · Apr 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

79kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 135 engine and engine cooling complaints. 76% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles103under 100k miles32100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine and engine cooling

35 owners mentioned a cost

$5,500median

Middle half: $3,900 – $7,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Concorde year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Concorde median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Chrysler Concorde, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  2. THROTTLE CONTROL FAILUREPE03010 · closed Sep 2, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What Concorde owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC…
Complaint 10433859 · Nov 1, 2011 · 110,727 miles
I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH A TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM....THIS IS MY SECOND CONCORDE AFTER THE OTHER GOT STOLEN....AND AFTER I PAID $3800 TO REPAIR THE TIMING CHAIN ON IT....CAN ANYTHING BE DONE OF THIS PROBLEM....I CANT AFFORD IT AGAIN??? *TR
Complaint 10336521 · Jun 15, 2010 · 180,000 miles
BLINKING ENGINE LIGHT, SMOKE FROM EXHAUST, ALL MECHANICS STATE THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE,BUT NO SHAKING, RIDES SMOOTH, UNSURE WHY IT SMOKES, I HAVE USED SEALANT, CHECK GASKETS AND NO CHANGE.. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2008 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AND IT PASSED SMOG, SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND…
Complaint 10331624 · May 21, 2010

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