2002 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concorde years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chrysler Concorde. That ranks 8th out of 10 Concorde model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (23 complaints, 35%), typically at around 77,950 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 65owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 23 | 35% | 77,950 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 9% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 9% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 6% | 54,390 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 23,616 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 5% | 21,460 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 216,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 216,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 21,709 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chrysler Concorde recalls (1)
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.
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.
This car has an ongoing recall for seat recliner bolts. I was driving and all of the sudden the seat back went flat and i fell backwards while driving. This will be the 4th time the seat belt recliner bolt broke. I believe i am due financial restitution even though i did not get injured or worse i…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. While driving at any speed, a fuel odor was noticed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (fremont auto mall in fremont, ca) and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
From the time of purchase we noticed the interior lights flickering. This could occur while driving, while parked, and even while the car was turned off at night. The car's alarm would also chirp when the car was off. This has continued, and progressed to the battery draining if un-driven for over…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated as the rpm reading increased. The contact stated that after shutting the engine off and restarting, he was able to drive without failure. The failure later recurred…
Other Chrysler Concorde years
← 2001 Concorde · 2003 Concorde →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 Concorde | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 65 | 1 |
| 2001 Concorde | 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 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.