2003 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 30, 2023 · 27 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Concorde years
Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chrysler Concorde. That ranks 10th out of 10 Concorde model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 30%), typically at around 63,017 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for 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 2003 Chrysler Concorde problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling8 · ~63,017 mi
Air Bags7 · ~45,600 mi
Power Train4 · ~1,800 mi
Electrical System2 · ~80,725 mi
Engine2
Exterior Lighting2 · ~1,080 mi
Steering2 · ~24,333 mi
Structure2 · ~60,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1
Equipment1 · ~46,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling830%63,017——
Air Bags726%45,600——
Power Train415%1,800——
Electrical System27%80,725——
Engine27%———
Exterior Lighting27%1,080——
Steering27%24,333——
Structure27%60,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)14%———
Equipment14%46,000——
Fuel/propulsion System14%———
Latches/locks/linkages14%47,300——
Seat Belts14%100——
Service Brakes, Air14%10,049——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14%46,000——
Tires14%30,000——
Unknown or Other14%58,000——
Vehicle Speed Control14%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 4 complaints
2003: 2200322004: 4200442005: 1200512006: 3200632007: 3200732008: 3200832009: 3200932010: 2201022012: 1201212014: 2201422016: 2201622023: 120231

n = 27 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Chrysler Concorde recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chrysler Concorde.

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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.

Strong smell of gas anytime the vehicle runs.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 30, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11541758

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the vehicle idled extremely high and the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: pe03010 (vehicle speed control). The…

Engine · received May 27, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10871164

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the air bag sensor light illuminated and the horn and cruise control stopped operating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring in the air bags was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired…

Air Bags · received Jan 6, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10818320

The car completely lost power while on the highway. This occurred on a few occasion but this was the scariest. Losing all power i could only steer wheel and slowly move to the access road. Also there has been times where i am stuck at a location because car will not start. Battery is new so i do…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Jul 28, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10616994

Suddenly, the clock spring in the steering column failed. I had no horn, cruise control and the air bag light came on. I had it replaced at a cost of $475. After repair i inspected the bad clock spring. The printed circuit spring cable came loose from its outer connector. I don't believe that it…

Electrical System · received Jul 21, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10614893

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Concorde?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Chrysler Concorde?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.