2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

8 recalls — 364 complaints

09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
03V035000 Feb 5, 2003
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence
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.
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.
1,066,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
01V273000 Aug 2, 2001
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON ... Read more
282,470 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
00V366000 Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLU... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
1,211,756 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
00V180000 Jul 10, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS ... Read more
Consequence
IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
160 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
00V034000 Feb 4, 2000
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
204,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
00V033000 Feb 4, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
7,580 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
99V343000 Dec 2, 1999
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
350 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

364 total complaints 23 crashes 4 fires 12 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE97
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING64
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE11
STEERING:RACK AND PINION9
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER8
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL8
STRUCTURE7
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 16, 2015
I READ ON THE INTERNET UNDER 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT THERE IS A MASTER BRAKE ISSUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABS BRAKES. IT AFFECTS THE STOPPING AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY RUB. THAT IS THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE WITH MY CAR.
Crash
AIR BAGS Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 16, 2015
I READ ON THE INTERNET UNDER 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT THERE IS A MASTER BRAKE ISSUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABS BRAKES. IT AFFECTS THE STOPPING AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY RUB. THAT IS THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE WITH MY CAR.
Crash
AIR BAGS Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
IVE BEEN INFORMED OF A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WOULD LIKE THEM FIXED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
IVE BEEN INFORMED OF A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WOULD LIKE THEM FIXED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 16, 2015
I READ ON THE INTERNET UNDER 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT THERE IS A MASTER BRAKE ISSUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABS BRAKES. IT AFFECTS THE STOPPING AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY RUB. THAT IS THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE WITH MY CAR.
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 3, 2015
IVE BEEN INFORMED OF A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WOULD LIKE THEM FIXED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.
WHEELS May 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 19, 2016
HELLO, ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF A YOKOHAMA ICEGUARDIG20 TIRE. THE ENTIRE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE COMPLETELY FAILED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT NAMED "YOKO TIRE FAILURE - 2016FEB26.PDF" FOR DETAILS OF THE EVENT A PHOTOS. THE OTHER ATTACHED DOCUME... Read more
TIRES May 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 19, 2016
HELLO, ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF A YOKOHAMA ICEGUARDIG20 TIRE. THE ENTIRE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE COMPLETELY FAILED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT NAMED "YOKO TIRE FAILURE - 2016FEB26.PDF" FOR DETAILS OF THE EVENT A PHOTOS. THE OTHER ATTACHED DOCUME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 18, 2015
Incident date: Nov 16, 2015
TURN LIGHTS OFF CAR CUTS OFF.
ENGINE Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Apr 23, 2015
I WAS LEAVING WORK WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AND MY LIFE LITERALLY FLASHED IN FRONT OF MY EYES . I ENTERED THE FREEWAY VIA THE MERGE LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. WHEN I ENTERED THE FREEWAY I SLOWLY INCREASED MY SPEED TO 50 MPH. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD KNOC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 15, 2014
Incident date: Oct 6, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING MY AIR AG WAS RELEASED. IN DOING SO MY ARM WAS HURT DUE TO THE AIR BEING DEVELOPED. PRIOR TO THAT HAPPENING ANYTIME I WOULD PARK MY CAR AND SET THE ALARM IT WOULDN'T LOCK OR UNLOCK THEN IT WOULD RESET MY RADIO AND LIGHT WOULD START TO FLICKER. *TR
1 injured
AIR BAGS Nov 15, 2014
Incident date: Oct 6, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING MY AIR AG WAS RELEASED. IN DOING SO MY ARM WAS HURT DUE TO THE AIR BEING DEVELOPED. PRIOR TO THAT HAPPENING ANYTIME I WOULD PARK MY CAR AND SET THE ALARM IT WOULDN'T LOCK OR UNLOCK THEN IT WOULD RESET MY RADIO AND LIGHT WOULD START TO FLICKER. *TR
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 19, 2014
Incident date: Sep 19, 2014
I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS ANY KIND OF RECALL OR INVESTIGATION ON MY VEHICLE HEADLIGHT LENS I HAVE ORIGINAL LENSES AND THEY ARE CLOUDED OVER LEAVING NIGHT VISIBILITY VERY LOW THANK YOU *TR
SEAT BELTS Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Mar 10, 2014
THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND IT STARTED TO DING ON AND OFF. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2000 REGARDING THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS AFFECTING THE AIR BAG LIGHT. NO O... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Mar 10, 2014
THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND IT STARTED TO DING ON AND OFF. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2000 REGARDING THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS AFFECTING THE AIR BAG LIGHT. NO O... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 22, 2013
Incident date: Apr 21, 2013
THE LIFTS ON THE HOOD AND TRUNK HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF FALLING. THE DOOR AND HEADLIGHT TRIM IS GOING TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAS PULLED COMPLETELY OFF THE DOORS AND HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF SHRINKAGE, THEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES AN HOUR THE HOOD MOLDING CAME... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
I BOUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW FROM THE DODGE/CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. I WAS DRIVING WHEN I HEARD A TICKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE, I USED MY CELLPHONE TO CALL MY MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY MY TIMING CHAIN BUT THAT IF IT'S JUST TICKING IT'S NOT IMMINENT DANGER OF BREAKING. I ARRIVED TO WORK A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 17, 2011
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
HELLO, I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION WITH MY YEAR 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT AND I PURCHASED THIS CAR ROUGHLY A YEAR AND A HALF AGO WITH 41,000 MILES ON IT. THE CARFAX VEHICLE REPORT STATED THAT THE CAR HAD PERFECT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND IT WAS O... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Mar 22, 2011
Incident date: May 13, 2004
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY DOOR LOCKS FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IT WILL NOT WORK AND IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE.I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS BY HAND. I HAVE CHECKED WITH MY MECHANIC AND HE TELLS ME ITS PROBABLY THE MOTOR AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED IN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 31, 2010
Incident date: Jul 27, 2010
THE MOTOR ON A MY 2.7L 2000 CHRYSLER CONTOUR ROD BEARINGS WENT OUT RUINING THE MOTOR. THE REPAIR WOULD BE 3,000. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS A KNOWN INCIDENT WITH THESE MOTORS THAT CHRYSLER USES IN THIS MODEL. THE MOTOR WENT OUT ON A CAMPING TRIP 180 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. I LEFT THE CAR AT A SHOP AND AM C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 21, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2010
ENGINE QUIT ON WELL MAINTAINED 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE (2.7 LITER ENGINE) W/ 80K MILES AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TIMING CHAIN/BELT BROKEN. REQUIRES ENTIRE ENGINE SWAP TO FIX, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 28, 2010
Incident date: Jun 14, 2010
COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, LOUD KNOCKING. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 27, 2010
Incident date: Mar 2, 2010
I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH A 2.7 ENGINE, THE VEHICLE IS IN PERFECT CONDION AND THE MOTOR JUST STARTED KNOCKING, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM I'M TOLD, I HAVE A 114000 MILES BUT IT LOOKS LIKE 30000 MILES.. NOW I CAN'T FIND A 2.7 DOHC MOTOR FOR IT BECAUSE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS ENGINE, TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Apr 22, 2007
OUR 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORD SHOT OUT A PARKING SPOT WHEN MY HUSBAND STARTED THE CAR. TOYOTA ISN'T THE ONLY VEHICLE WITH THIS FAULT. CHILDREN NEARBY WERE JUST MISSED. THE CAR BRUSHED ONE TEEN. WE NEVER HAD ANY PREVIOUS ISSUES LIKE THIS. THE CAR SPED OUT OF THE SPACE, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE NEXT ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 29, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. SHE THEN TRIED TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND THE MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 2, 2009
Incident date: Jul 25, 2006
I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. I HAVE A PROBLEM THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE DOOR AND INSIDE COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO SHOPS TO FIND THE PROBLEM BUT THE LIGHTS NEVER COME ON. FRUSTRATING IS PUTTING IT LIGHTLY. THE LIGHTS HAVE COME ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS POWERED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 3, 2009
Incident date: Dec 21, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 39 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS.AS A CONSEQUENCE HER RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH WAS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 4, 2009
Incident date: Dec 18, 2008
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX WITH THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE BLOW UP LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONE IN FRONT OR BACK OF HER WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 17, 2009
Incident date: Jan 19, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED DUE TO SLUDG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 13, 2009
Incident date: Mar 11, 2009
HI MY 200 CHRYSLER CONCORD , STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY , MECHANIC SAID OVERHEATING /SLUDGE IN ENGINE CAUSED IT TO FAIL , ALMOST GOT HIT ON US ROUTE !&9 .ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN THE MIDDLE LANE . MY MECHANIC SAID THIS CAR IS THE WORST ENG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 24, 2009
Incident date: Jan 22, 2009
MY 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE HAS A DEFECT WITH THE 2.7 DOHC V6 ENGINE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE . MY MOTOR JUST FAILED DUE TO OIL SLUDGE DUE TO THE DEFECT . OIL CHANGES EVERY 2500-3000 MILES . *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 2, 2008
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
I HAVE A 2000 CONCORD, KEPT IN MINT CONDITION, OIL CHANGED EVERY 3 TO 3.5K JUST TURNED 80K. WHILE PICKING MY FIANCEE FROM THE HOSPITAL ON THE X WAT, I HEARD A CLICK KIND OF SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, I EXITED THE RAMP AND PULLED OVER, THE ENGINE W3AS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND, ALL EQUIPMENT ON THIS CAR ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Oct 10, 2008
Incident date: Sep 25, 2008
THE HYDRAULIC MECHANISM'S THAT HOLD UP THE TRUNK AND THE HOODS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDS AND OTHER MODELS HAVE A TENDENCY TO ALLOW THE HOOD OR TRUNK TO CLOSE SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON MY 2000 CONCORD AND MY MOTHER'S CONCORD ALSO. IT IS NOT A MATTER OR EXCESS WEAR BECAUSE THERE ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BRIEFLY. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS LATER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT SKIPPED LINKAGES, AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BRIEFLY. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS LATER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT SKIPPED LINKAGES, AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 18, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH UPHILL, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 13, 2008
Incident date: Jan 10, 2008
CAR JUST QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE AND THIS WAS AFTER ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN JAN. 2008. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 13, 2008
Incident date: Jul 31, 2008
UNEXPECTED PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY! *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jun 4, 2008
Incident date: Sep 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THE NOISE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE TIMING CHAIN. THE MECHAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 3, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. SHE STATED THAT THERE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SLUDGE BUILD UP BECAUSE REGULARLY SC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 20, 2008
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN EXCEPT THE ENGINE. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESTARTE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 8, 2008
Incident date: Jan 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE, STALL, AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART SOMETIMES, AND OTHER TIMES, IT WOULD NOT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE TO BE TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 7, 2008
Incident date: Apr 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ROD BEGAN KNOCKING IN THE MOTOR AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED AND WAS DRIVEN TO AN AUTO SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MOTOR FAILED COMPLETELY AND WAS NO GOOD. THE CURRENT AND FAIL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Feb 27, 2008
Incident date: May 25, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO YEARS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE ENGINE WAS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) Feb 20, 2008
Incident date: Jul 8, 2007
I PURCHASED A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX IN SEPT. 2006. IT HAD 114,305 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. TEN MONTHS LATER, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO FAIL AFTER NORMAL, REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I FIRST THOUGHT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SINCE THE CAR WOULD DIE OR WAS DIFFICULT TO START, SO I REPLACED THE BATTE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Feb 19, 2008
Incident date: Dec 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND CREATED A HOLE IN THE VALVE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 12, 2008
Incident date: Feb 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND HEARD STRANGE NOISES WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE REFERRED TO IT AS CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 9, 2008
Incident date: Feb 7, 2008
WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES, REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND OIL CHANGES MY CARS 2.7L V6 ENGINE NEEDS REPLACED. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY, MANY CUSTOMERS AND WHILE STILL OWING LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON OUR LOANS, ARE STUCK WITHOUT VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THE ENORMOUS COST INVOLVED IN THIS REPAIR. HAVING THIS PRO... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jan 22, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
STEERING PROBLEM...FIRST WENT OUT TURNING TO THE LEFT ONLY..NOW IT MAKES TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN IT IS COLD TILL IT WARMS UP BUT POWER ONLY WORKS TURNING TO THE RIGHT...BEEN TOLD RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 3, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. AS OF JANUARY 3, 2008, THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 95,000. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS ... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 27.0 21.0 Regular $2,850
3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 25.0 20.0 Regular $3,000

CO2 Emissions: 423.2 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHRYSLER CONCORDE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE99044 Opened: Jun 28, 1999 — Closed: Oct 29, 1999
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
SINCE OPENING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.DURING THE PE IT WAS DETERMINED MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER.THE WARRANTY CLAIM RATE IS HIGH FOR A STEERING SYSTEM CONCERN.THE ISSUES REPORTED INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR OUT AT THE RACK AND PINI... Read more
PE98022 Opened: Apr 14, 1998 — Closed: Aug 31, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLT
ALLEGED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING AND/OR ITS ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY FAIL, POSING A RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKE OPERATION
EA95028 Opened: Sep 22, 1995 — Closed: Feb 24, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF... Read more

CHRYSLER CONCORDE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER CONCORDE across all model years (1993–2004).

37 Total Recalls
3,001 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
182 Reported Crashes
54 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER CONCORDE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 1 66 View
2003 0 40 View
2002 1 72 View
2001 4 112 View
2000 (current) 8 364
1999 5 422 View
1998 3 213 View
1997 2 189 View
1996 2 236 View
1995 3 330 View
1994 4 484 View
1993 4 463 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY 209 19,029 View
PACIFICA 150 10,200 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
300 112 6,460 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
200 47 6,930 View