2001 Chrysler CONCORDE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
106 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
65,678 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 85 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 52 of 106 complaints (49.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 7.5% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 6.6% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 4.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 52 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 52; Engine And Engine Cooling: 24; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 2; Steering: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 32 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 23 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 32; 75,000 to 99,999: 23; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (32). 21 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2001: 5; 2002: 3; 2003: 7; 2004: 24; 2005: 19; 2006: 17; 2007: 14; 2008: 8; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 3; 2012: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10042930 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)
CAR SEIZED AT 55 MPH POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALER INSPECTED IT WAS DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. PROVIDED ALL OIL CHANGES AND EXTENDED WARRANTY CLAIM WAS DENIED. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 59,834 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042930 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069860 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORDE DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65MPH WITH MY THREE CHILDREN, THE ENGINE STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND NO POWER BRAKES. FORTUNATELY I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AVOIDING SERIOUS INJURY. CHRYSLER STATES THAT THE ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE SLUDGE AND WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THAT THE ENGINE HAS SOME PROBLEM THAT RESULTS IN IT GETTING TOO HOT WHICH CREATES THIS SLUDGE PROBLEM. EVEN ON SHORT 4 MILE TRIPS THE HOOD AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE TO HOT TO TOUCH. THESE CAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069860 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081671 · 2005-02-16 (February 16, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH TIMING CHAIN BROKE. AS A RESULT THE ENGINE STALLED. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 40,335 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081671 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10089782 · 2004-08-25 (August 25, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE FIVE MINUTES LATER. THEN VEHICLE STOPPED AGAIN. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILT UP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10089782 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143729 · 2005-11-27 (November 27, 2005)
I AM THE UNFORTUNATE OWNER OF A 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH A BURNED OUT 2.7 LITER ENGINE, THE SAME ONE YOU ARE INVESTIGATING ON THIS WEB SITE. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 7/25/05 ON THE NORTHBOUND I90 EXPRESSWAY ON GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. TRAVELING AT APPROX. 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDICATED AN ENGINE OVERHEATING CONDITION AND BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN. I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE GOOD DRIVING SKILLS AS THIS CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE SHUT DOWN ALL POWER ACCESSORIES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES AT THIS POINT…
Owner-reported narrative. 95,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143729 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045527 · 2003-11-05 (November 5, 2003)
ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY COMES ON. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AT LEAST SIX TIMES AND WAS TOLD THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER CONTACTED CHRYSLER, AND WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR AGAIN AND REWIRE THE PORTION OF WIRING ON THE ENGINE HARNESS. THIS WORKED FOR TWO DAYS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER TO BRING IT BACK IN AND THEY WOULD CONTACT CHRSLER AGAIN. ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM CHRYSLER SAID TO REPLACE THE POWER CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALER INSTALLED THE MODULE AND THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045527 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10336625 · 2010-06-16 (June 16, 2010)
2.7 ENGINE IN CHRYSLER CONCORDE JUST BLEW WITH 70,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. 4 SEPARATE MECHANICS STATED THAT CHRYSLER HAD MANY, MANY ISSUES WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE. OIL WAS CHANGED REGULARLY AND ALL FLUIDS WERE AT CORRECT LEVELS. NO REASON FOR ENGINE TO COMPLETELY FAIL WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT TO GET VEHICLE UP AND RUNNING AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE WHICH IS NOW COSTING ME $1000'S OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR. THERE ARE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. ENGINE MADE NOISE FOR 1 DAY, I PARKED IT, AND 3 DAYS LATER …
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336625 at NHTSA ↗