1997 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concorde years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde. That ranks 6th out of 10 Concorde model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (26 complaints, 19%), typically at around 81,500 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 6 fires, 13 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 134owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chrysler Concorde problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 19% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 13% | 93,452 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 12% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 11% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 10% | 95,445 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 9% | 93,940 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 7% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 7% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 7% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chrysler Concorde recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis (DP04007) — opened Oct 13, 2004, closed Oct 27, 2004.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak (RQ98018) — opened Oct 7, 1998, closed Jul 8, 2002, led to recall 98V184000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) and the vehicle was repaired. Eight years after the vehicle was repaired she noticed fuel leaking from the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concord. The contact stated while driving at a speeds of 45 mph, engine coolant, water and steam poured from under the dashboard and into the interior cabin of the vehicle without warning. Both the driver and passenger suffered first degree burns to both feet…
My vehicle, driven by my step son, crossed the median, spun around and slammed backwards into a power pole. He hit with enough force to push the rear bumper and the trunk in almost 3 feet and yet the air bag didn't deploy. The sudden stop broke the front seat loose from the floor and ripped his…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that he can remove the key from the ignition without placing the vehicle into park. The dealer stated that the issue was repaired in 2004, but has recently recurred. The contact will check with the manufacturer for assistance. The…
Other Chrysler Concorde years
← 1996 Concorde · 1998 Concorde →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 Concorde | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 Concorde | 65 | 1 |
| 2001 Concorde | 106 | 3 |
| 2000 Concorde | 307 | 7 |
| 1999 Concorde | 333 | 4 |
| 1998 Concorde | 175 | 2 |
| 1997 | 134 | 2 |
| 1996 Concorde | 161 | 2 |
| 1995 Concorde | 219 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Chrysler Concorde a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Concorde model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.