2001 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concorde years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chrysler Concorde. That ranks 7th out of 10 Concorde model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (88 complaints, 83%), typically at around 67,319 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 106owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 88 | 83% | 67,319 | “engine failed” (18%) | $7,050 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3% | 62,463 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 46,850 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 58,986 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 84,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 174,878 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chrysler Concorde recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Structure:frame and members
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 seat
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and had to be jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, mike caboone, who diagnosed that the wiring in the…
I was driving to work to pick up paycheck and car started to have a pinging type sound in engine, opened hood, noticed no antifreeze (which was just checked 5 days earlier and was at correct levels!!), the engine shut off. I really wish we could get to chrysler about the faulty engines 2.7l on this…
I bought the car from a dealer after a while the motor failed i spent 2600. I had it replaced 6mo later the motor failed it was under warranty (the motor) but i had to pay $800.00 for labor, then not even 8mo later that motor failed. I have put so much money in this car we have only driven it for…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became extremely loose. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to a defective rack and pinion. The vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. The contact stated there was a loud noise coming from the engine and an abnormal oil leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer from which it was purchased and the contact was advised that the engine was repaired twice before it was sold to him. The…
Other Chrysler Concorde years
← 2000 Concorde · 2002 Concorde →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 Concorde | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 Concorde | 65 | 1 |
| 2001 | 106 | 3 |
| 2000 Concorde | 307 | 7 |
| 1999 Concorde | 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 2001 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 88 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chrysler Concorde?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.