1999 Chrysler Concorde Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Chrysler Concorde, 49% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (15% of reports).
- 164engine and engine cooling complaints
- 78,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $9,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 24 of 164 complaints (15%)
- Sludge build: mentioned in 14 of 164 complaints (9%)
- Liter engine: mentioned in 9 of 164 complaints (5%)
- Changed oil: mentioned in 9 of 164 complaints (5%)
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 1999 Chrysler Concorde at $9,750, and half of them between $7,250 and $12,900.
Based on 35 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2010), 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 135 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 164 complaints report a crash, fire or 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 1999 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 1999 chrysler concorde lx. The contact was driving 40 mph when a clicking noise was heard from under the hood. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic…
I have a 1999 chrysler concorde with a timing chain problem....this is my second concorde after the other got stolen....and after i paid $3800 to repair the timing chain on it....can anything be done of this problem....i cant afford it again??? *tr
Blinking engine light, smoke from exhaust, all mechanics state that i need a new engine,but no shaking, rides smooth, unsure why it smokes, i have used sealant, check gaskets and no change.. I bought the car in 2008 from a private owner and it passed smog, shortly after the engine light came on and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Chrysler Concordes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1999 Chrysler Concorde (49% of the 333 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 1999 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 78,500 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 1999 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,750 (half paid between $7,250 and $12,900), from 35 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Chrysler Concorde?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 24 of 164 complaints, followed by “sludge build” (14).
See all 1999 Chrysler Concorde problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Concorde years.