What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2001 Chrysler Concorde

Typical pattern

1.8% of complaints about the 2001 Chrysler Concorde came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2001 vehicle — around the middle of the 216 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine cooling (86 complaints), typically at 4.8 yr or about 67,000 miles.

Complaints
109
Median age at failure
4.8 yr
Median mileage
65,678 n=90
Crash / fire / tow
2.8% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine cooling
86 reports · 67,000 mi
4.8 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

09E012000 2009-04-07
Exterior lighting

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.

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

03V035000 2003-02-05
Seats:front assembly:recliner

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

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.

01V273000 2001-08-02
Structure:frame and members

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."

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

00V366000 2000-11-09
Child seat

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, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

In owners’ own words

Engine cooling mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
VEHICLE HAS AN ODOR COMING THROUGH VENTS SMELLING OF BURNED CRAYON, THE ODOR WAS MAKING CONSUMER AND PASSENGERS SICK, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED STATED THAT THE MANFACTURER PUT A COATING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND IT WAS BURNING OFF. *AK *NLM
Engine cooling 10,362 mi 1.8 yr in service
WHEN AT A STOP THE VEHICLES RPM'S WOULD RACE AT A HIGH RATE. THE CONSUMER SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO DECELERATE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
Engine cooling 59,834 mi 3.0 yr in service
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

Other Concorde model years

20022001200019991998

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