1997 Chrysler Concorde: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 134 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (17% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. .... Updated 10-17-13 *bf updated 10/24/14*cn”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concord. The contact stated while driving at a speeds of 45 mph, engine coolant, water and steam poured from under the dashboard and into the interior cabin of the vehicle without warning. Both the driver and passenger suffered first degree burns to both feet. This was the first occurrence of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The contact had not yet received the results. The current and failure mileages were 48,000. Updated 05/19/10. *lj”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2010
“My vehicle, driven by my step son, crossed the median, spun around and slammed backwards into a power pole. He hit with enough force to push the rear bumper and the trunk in almost 3 feet and yet the air bag didn't deploy. The sudden stop broke the front seat loose from the floor and ripped his glasses off his head and flung them into the back window. Fortunately he had his seat belt on, or the recoil would have sent him the forward momentum from the recoil would have sent him through the front window. Still the air bag did not deploy. The accident is still under investigation and it is unclear whether he was unconscious for a brief period of time from the accident.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2009
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that he can remove the key from the ignition without placing the vehicle into park. The dealer stated that the issue was repaired in 2004, but has recently recurred. The contact will check with the manufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2009
“I have experienced alot of play in the steering of my chrysler concorde 1997. After inspection it was found that the front cradle bushings where worn away. I have owned this car for 2 years. I looked at a web site concerning this and other problems with this and other chrsler models. And is concerned about the issues related to severe and catastrophic failures with these vehicles. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2009
“Bad cradle bushings grinding noise when driving,turning,and breaking loud bang when overdrive is initiated and very bad alignment front driver tire started smoking and the brake rotor was hot enough to burn flat spots on my finger tips. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Sep 2008
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) and the vehicle was repaired. Eight years after the vehicle was repaired she noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle while it was parked. The contact stated fuel would also leak while driving. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who stated the fuel injector system was leaking and the o-ring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 45 mph, the back of the driver's seat collapsed backwards. The failure almost caused her to lose control of the steering. She did not get pulled back along with the seat because she was wearing her seat belt. She found a recall for this failure, but it was for the 1998 models. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 174,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2008
“My car started making a clunking noise, and I checked out the problem and found the engine cradle bushing were junk. The car only had 62000 miles on it. This could of caused a very bad accident if the cradle had broken. The car was lifted off the ground and there was about a 2 iinch gap between the frame and cradle where the bushing are worn out. I current don't drive this car do to this issue.*cn”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 48 mph, the vehicle was hit by another vehicle on the rear passenger side. The seatbelt did not automatically lock, the length of the belt was not controlled by the shoulder belt retractor. The automatic locking retractor did not function as it should be and the passenger in the rear right seat of the vehicle sustained serious injuries. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 12 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Is the 1997 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
NHTSA has 134 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1997 Chrysler Concorde problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 81,500 miles or less.
Does the 1997 Chrysler Concorde have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.