2000 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 27, 2017 · 307 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Concorde years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 307 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Concorde model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (190 complaints, 62%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Chrysler Concorde
2002-2004 Chrysler Concorde LXi photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chrysler Concorde problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling190 · ~70,000 mi
Steering22 · ~53,000 mi
Structure22 · ~54,315 mi
Latches/locks/linkages20 · ~48,750 mi
Vehicle Speed Control17 · ~52,407 mi
Air Bags12 · ~86,500 mi
Electrical System10 · ~65,500 mi
Seats9 · ~66,000 mi
Exterior Lighting8
Suspension8 · ~45,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling problems19062%70,000“timing chain” (12%)$10,200
Steering227%53,000——
Structure227%54,315——
Latches/locks/linkages207%48,750——
Vehicle Speed Control176%52,407——
Air Bags124%86,500——
Electrical System103%65,500——
Seats93%66,000——
Exterior Lighting83%———
Suspension83%45,000——
Equipment72%54,000——
Power Train52%59,450——
Visibility41%120,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline31%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic31%41,000——
Tires31%134,000——
Seat Belts21%69,000——
Service Brakes21%———
Unknown or Other21%71,000——
Wheels21%188,000——
Engine10%101,000——
Parking Brake10%34,939——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 71 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 882001: 102001102002: 11112003: 412003412004: 71712005: 622005622006: 34342007: 262007262008: 19192009: 7200972010: 552011: 2201122012: 112013: 1201312014: 332015: 2201522016: 112017: 220172

n = 307 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chrysler Concorde recalls (7)

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Seats:front assembly:reclinerFeb 5, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V035000 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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.

Structure:frame and membersAug 2, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V273000 · 282,470 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.

Fix: Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began december 17, 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.

Child seatNov 9, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V366000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinderJul 10, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V180000 · 160 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: non-abs equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. When the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.

Risk: If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. Should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.

Seat belts:front:retractorFeb 4, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V033000 · 7,580 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.

Risk: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.

Seat beltsFeb 4, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V034000 · 204,000 vehicles

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.

Air bags:frontalDec 2, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V343000 · 350 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.

Risk: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.

Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.

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

  • 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.

I read on the internet under 2000 chrysler concorde that there is a master brake issue if you don't have abs brakes. It affects the stopping and the brakes constantly rub. That is the main concern i have with my car.

Air Bags · received Feb 27, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10957454

Ive been informed of a lot of recalls on my car and would like them fixed due to safety issues.

Air Bags · received Feb 27, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10957455

Hello, on friday, february 19th, i experienced a catastrophic failure of a yokohama iceguardig20 tire. The entire inside side wall of the tire completely failed. Please see attached document named "yoko tire failure - 2016feb26.pdf" for details of the event a photos. The other attached documents…

Tires · received May 2, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10862678

Turn lights off car cuts off.

Electrical System · received Nov 18, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10794568

I was leaving work when the incident occurred and my life literally flashed in front of my eyes . I entered the freeway via the merge lane at approximately 30 mph. When i entered the freeway i slowly increased my speed to 50 mph. After approximately 3 miles on the freeway the engine made a loud…

Engine · received Apr 29, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10713658

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Concorde?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 190 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chrysler Concorde?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.