1999 Chrysler Concorde: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 333 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (47% of complaints); the 1997 and 1998 and 2001 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 333 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a gasoline odor detected while the vehicle was parked. There was no visible fuel leak on the ground when the contact inspected the vehicle. The dealer was informed of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 248,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2021
“Takata recall car caught fire in the front of the car (defrost vents) I went inside the store while my car was parked on the street when I came bac my car was smoking. Fire department said it was caused by fan motor fail.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2018
“There is a fuel leak at the connection of fuel rail and fuel line 2.7l engine vehicle was staionary cold or hot motor 6/ 2/ 2017 . There was a recall early 2000 year for same problems .”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2017
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“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 advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 110,727.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the windshield wiper cowl, a part which covered the base of the windshield washer, ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable.”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2010
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 55 mph, the front drivers seat would recline backward without driver intent due to a bolt snapping. The contact received notification of a recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 03v035000: seats: front assembly: recliner) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The dealer advised the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle and the manufacturer would not cover the cost of a second repair. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 58,000.”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2010
“Friday, I was driving to work, the car felt like it was going to stall out, I luckily made it to work. It made an awful sound like something broke. Later that day, I took it to a nearby garage, the mechanic said the engine had blown & his suggestion was to take it to a junk yard & hope for a couple hundred dollars, other wise, it would cost 2000.00 for a remanufactured motor & 1000.00 for labor to install the motor. He also stated that the chrysler 2.7 motor was notorious for broken timing belts & the engines locking up. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. The vehicle stalled intermittently and the check oil warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician stated that oil sludge caused the engine failure and it was recommended that the engine be replaced. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. Updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2009
“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 it went downhill from there diagnosed engine, repaired oil pan. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2008
When filing, owners marked a crash in 25 of these complaints and injuries in 24 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1999 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
NHTSA has 333 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (47% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler Concorde problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 74,000 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Chrysler Concorde have open recalls?
5 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.