Chrysler Concorde Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 30, 2023 · 107 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Chrysler Concorde across 10 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (20). The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (8% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Ignition switch: mentioned in 9 of 107 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 4%
10k–25k miles1 · 2%
25k–50k miles10 · 20%
50k–75k miles17 · 33%
75k–100k miles11 · 22%
100k–150k miles5 · 10%
150k+ miles5 · 10%

How serious are the reports?

Of 107 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 3 an injury.

Chrysler Concorde electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 1995, with 20 complaints
1995: 201995201996: 121996121997: 131997131998: 171998171999: 171999172000: 102000102001: 3200132002: 6200262003: 2200322004: 720047

n = 107 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2004 Concorde718%65,000
2003 Concorde27%80,725
2002 Concorde69%38,000
2001 Concorde33%62,463
2000 Concorde103%65,500
1999 Concorde175%61,637
1998 Concorde1710%65,992
1997 Concorde1310%95,445
1996 Concorde127%92,000
1995 Concorde209%100,005

When owners reported it

Peak: 2004, with 13 complaints
1995: 419951996: 61997: 219971998: 41999: 719992000: 72001: 420012002: 72003: 1120032004: 13132005: 132005132006: 62007: 620072008: 32009: 420092011: 12012: 120122014: 42015: 220152017: 12018: 12018

n = 107 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electrical system for the 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.

Takata recall car caught fire in the front of the car (defrost vents) i went inside the store while my car was parked on the street when i came bac my car was smoking. Fire department said it was caused by fan motor fail.

Received Mar 11, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11078612

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…

Received Jun 21, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11000478

Turn lights off car cuts off.

Received Nov 18, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10794568

When i try to brake at a stop light, my car tries to quit. When i slow behind another vehicle, my vehicle lunges upon continuing again. I have had the timing checked, but that is not my problem. I can smell gasoline when my vehicle acts up. I fear for my life and the life of my 12 year old son. I…

Received Oct 13, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10781634

As i was driving my air ag was released. In doing so my arm was hurt due to the air being developed. Prior to that happening anytime i would park my car and set the alarm it wouldn't lock or unlock then it would reset my radio and light would start to flicker. *tr

Received Nov 15, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10655190
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.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Chrysler Concordes have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about electrical system for the Chrysler Concorde. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Chrysler Concorde electrical system?

No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Chrysler Concorde?

The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 9 of 107 complaints.

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