1998 Chrysler Concorde Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,147 miles. The words owners use most often: “noise engine” (11% of reports).
- 66engine and engine cooling complaints
- 83,147median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Noise engine: mentioned in 7 of 66 complaints (11%)
- Oil changes: mentioned in 5 of 66 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 1998 Chrysler Concorde at $7,900, and half of them between $5,200 and $11,400.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2006), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Concorde engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 13 | 33% | 79,113 |
| 2003 Concorde | 8 | 30% | 63,017 |
| 2002 Concorde | 23 | 35% | 77,950 |
| 2001 Concorde | 88 | 83% | 67,319 |
| 2000 Concorde | 190 | 62% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Concorde | 164 | 49% | 78,500 |
| 1998 Concorde | 66 | 38% | 83,147 |
| 1997 Concorde | 26 | 19% | 81,500 |
| 1996 Concorde | 26 | 16% | 81,000 |
| 1995 Concorde | 35 | 16% | 103,168 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Chrysler Concordes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde (38% of the 175 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Concorde engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,147 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 1998 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,900 (half paid between $5,200 and $11,400), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1998 Chrysler Concorde?
The most frequent phrase is “noise engine”, in 7 of 66 complaints, followed by “oil changes” (5).
See all 1998 Chrysler Concorde problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Concorde years.