1997 Chrysler CONCORDE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
89 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 89 complaints (6.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 10 | 11.2% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 9.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.4% |
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 | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 4 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Steering: 4; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 56 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2000: 20; 2001: 11; 2002: 12; 2003: 7; 2004: 15; 2005: 9; 2006: 3; 2008: 5; 2009: 4; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10009461 · 2003-02-26 (February 26, 2003)
THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE VEHICLE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009461 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009472 · 2003-02-26 (February 26, 2003)
THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015706 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
THE CONSUMER THE PLACED VEHICLE IN PARK, TOOK KEYS OUT AND SHUT OFF IGNITION, THE VEHICLE THEN SLIPPED OUT OF PARK, ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT PARKED VEHICLE ON OTHER SIDE. CONSUMER SUFFERED A SLIGHT INJURY ON SKIN BECAUSE HER LEGS DANGLED SLIGHTLY OUT. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017146 · 2003-04-18 (April 18, 2003)
THE VEHICLES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD SUDDENLY STOP WORKING WHILE IN USE OR WOULDN'T CUT OFF AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018343 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
TOTALED MY 1997 CONCORDE ON 4/6/03 AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE CONCLUSION OF CHRYSLER INVESTIGATION WAS, I WASN'T GOING FAST ENOUGH FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. I HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND CONCRETE WALL AT ABOUT 60 MPH. HOW FAST DID I HAVE TO BE GOING TO HAVE THEM DEPLOY??? *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 45,581 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018343 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021841 · 2003-05-29 (May 29, 2003)
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. THIS WAS CAUSEB BY RACK AND PINON FAILURE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 71,904 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042727 · 2003-10-10 (October 10, 2003)
FUEL PUMP DETACHED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK WHILE FUELING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042727 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053132 · 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
POWER STEERING IS OUT OR VERY HARD TO TURN UNTIL THE CAR IS WARMED UP. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN AUG. OF 2003. THIS HAS FAILED ATLEAST 120 TIMES. DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS SUMMER OR WINTER. WAS CHECKING TO SEE IF THIS WAS RECALLED. IT WASN'T SO I MADE A COMPLAINT.
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053132 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V021000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
Reported: 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
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.
Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V184000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 1998-08-06 (August 6, 1998)
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.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗