1998 Chrysler CONCORDE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
147 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
74,048 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 70 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 147 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 15 | 10.2% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 10.2% |
| Steering behavior | 13 | 8.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 6.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.7% |
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 | 34 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 9 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 6 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 34; Engine And Engine Cooling: 19; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 11; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 9; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 6; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 6; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 24 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 15 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 24; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 15; 150,000 and above: 5
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (24). 77 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 | 15 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2000: 15; 2001: 16; 2002: 16; 2003: 18; 2004: 33; 2005: 14; 2006: 17; 2007: 7; 2008: 7; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 13 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 10000057 · 2002-12-14 (December 14, 2002)
BRAKE FAILURE-FROZEN BRAKE PEDAL-ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND FROZE.
Owner-reported narrative. 666,261 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000057 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004251 · 2003-01-21 (January 21, 2003)
TRAVELING AT 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE PLASTIC MOLDING WHICH IS UNDER THE HOOD, PART #4805701AA, BROKE. IT HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND FLEW AND DAMAGE THE CAR BEHIND WHO WAS DRIVING THE SAME DIRECTION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND GOT A NEW REDESIGNED MOLDING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004251 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008833 · 2002-05-01 (May 1, 2002)
I HAVE A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE! THE WINDOW HAS BEEN GIVING MY WIFE A LOT OF PROBLEMS, I HAD 2 OF THE MOTORS REPLACED, THE ONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS BROKEN AGAIN, AND NOW IT IS OFF TRACK. IT IS A SHAME THAT CHRYSLER WONT OWN UP TO THE FACT THEY HAVE A DEFECT, THE NEXT CAR I BUY WILL NOT BE A CHRYSLER. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761425
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008833 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009000 · 2003-02-21 (February 21, 2003)
THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011500 · 2003-03-12 (March 12, 2003)
THE DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011500 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016145 · 2003-04-17 (April 17, 2003)
THIS CAR HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. I FIND THAT THE COMPLAINTS WITH THE WINDOWS ARE CONSISTENT E.G. WON'T ROLL DOWN ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND "OFF TRACK" DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. I HAVE WATER COLLECTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AFTER LOTS OF RAIN. THE MOLDING ON THE CAR WHETHER IT BE THE HEADLIGHTS OR AROUND THE DOORS DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE. THE TRUNK VENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE STRUTS AND SWAY BAR HAD TO BE REPLACE SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019280 · 2003-05-25 (May 25, 2003)
TRANSMISSIONS LINES LEAK AT RADIATOR IF LEAK IS BAD ENOUGH IT MAY CAUSE LOSE OF CONTROL AT MAY CAUSE DEATH. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 56,567 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021620 · 2003-05-27 (May 27, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. *NLM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021620 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.
03V035000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Reported: 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗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 ↗