1999 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concorde years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 333 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chrysler Concorde. That is the most of any Concorde model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (164 complaints, 49%), typically at around 78,500 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 2 fires, 24 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 333owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 164 | 49% | 78,500 | “timing chain” (15%) | $9,750 |
| Power Train | 32 | 10% | 55,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 9% | 48,790 | — | — |
| Seats | 24 | 7% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 24 | 7% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 5% | 61,637 | — | — |
| Structure | 17 | 5% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 5% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 14 | 4% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 2% | 62,370 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 2% | 49,008 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 2% | 49,734 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 208,992 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 161,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 207,465 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chrysler Concorde recalls (4)
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.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
Risk: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Risk: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
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.
The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a gasoline odor detected while the vehicle was parked. There was no visible fuel leak on the ground when the contact inspected the vehicle. The dealer was informed of the failure but…
Takata recall car caught fire in the front of the car (defrost vents) i went inside the store while my car was parked on the street when i came bac my car was smoking. Fire department said it was caused by fan motor fail.
There is a fuel leak at the connection of fuel rail and fuel line 2.7l engine vehicle was staionary cold or hot motor 6/ 2/ 2017 . There was a recall early 2000 year for same problems .
Since 2010, the car has had many electrical issues that have resulted in over 5,000 dollars in repairs and the problems continue to persist. In 2010, the car began having intermittent lighting issues and failure of the trunk latch opening mechanism. In aug 2010, the bcm was fixed/replaced. Since…
Other Chrysler Concorde years
← 1998 Concorde · 2000 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 | 333 | 4 |
| 1998 Concorde | 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 1999 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 164 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chrysler Concorde?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.