1998 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concorde years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. That ranks 4th out of 10 Concorde model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (66 complaints, 38%), typically at around 83,147 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 175owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 problems | 66 | 38% | 83,147 | “noise engine” (11%) | $7,900 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 10% | 65,992 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 9% | 409,131 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 9% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 8% | 57,784 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 6% | 114,850 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 6% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 5% | 159,399 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 5% | 79,320 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 5% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 50,807 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Automatic shift on the floor. Does not shift correctly. Key cannot be removed. It stays on accessory and drains my battery. There was a recall for this problem, however i was told it was not covered because of the year of the car. I purchased the car in august 2012. Ran fine until 06/01/13. I feel…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. The contact stated the brake and power steering lines were covered with excessive rust. The contact stated the power steering malfunctioned due to fluid leaking. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic in order to have the brake and power…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. While attempting to accelerate, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. The consumer stated the timing chain…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle has not been repaired. The…
I bought a used 1998 chrysler concorde in the spring of 2008. Three weeks after i bought the car the oil light turned on, i thought nothing of it, though i gave the car an oil change. Roughly 5 days after giving the car an oil change i drove it around for the day and the oil light came on again…
Other Chrysler Concorde years
← 1997 Concorde · 1999 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 | 175 | 2 |
| 1997 Concorde | 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 1998 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 66 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Concorde?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.