2001 Chrysler Concorde Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Chrysler Concorde, 83% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,319 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine failed” (18% of reports).
- 88engine and engine cooling complaints
- 67,319median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%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.
- Engine failed: mentioned in 16 of 88 complaints (18%)
- Timing chain: mentioned in 8 of 88 complaints (9%)
- Oil sludge: mentioned in 6 of 88 complaints (7%)
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 2001 Chrysler Concorde at $7,050, and half of them between $1,500 and $11,450.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2011), 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 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 88 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 2001 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.
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. 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…
2.7 engine in chrysler concorde just blew with 70,000 miles on vehicle. 4 separate mechanics stated that chrysler had many, many issues with the 2.7 engine. Oil was changed regularly and all fluids were at correct levels. No reason for engine to completely fail with such low mileage. Complete…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Chrysler Concordes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde (83% of the 106 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 2001 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 67,319 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 2001 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,050 (half paid between $1,500 and $11,450), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Chrysler Concorde?
The most frequent phrase is “engine failed”, in 16 of 88 complaints, followed by “timing chain” (8).
See all 2001 Chrysler Concorde problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Concorde years.