Chrysler Concorde Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 639 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Concorde across 10 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (190). The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (9% of reports).
- 639engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $9,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%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.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 60 of 639 complaints (9%)
- Engine failed: mentioned in 52 of 639 complaints (8%)
- Sludge build: mentioned in 39 of 639 complaints (6%)
- Oil changes: mentioned in 34 of 639 complaints (5%)
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 Chrysler Concorde at $9,750, and half of them between $5,850 and $12,300.
Based on 86 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2011), 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 463 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 639 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 2 an 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 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 my car brand new from the dodge/chrysler dealership. I was driving when i heard a ticking coming from the engine, i used my cellphone to call my mechanic who stated that it was probably my timing chain but that if it's just ticking it's not imminent danger of breaking. I arrived to work…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde lx. The contact was driving 40 mph when a clicking noise was heard from under the hood. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic…
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…
Hello, i would just like to take the time to explain the situation with my year 2000 chrysler concorde lx. I am a college student and i purchased this car roughly a year and a half ago with 41,000 miles on it. The carfax vehicle report stated that the car had perfect routine maintenance and it was…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Concordes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 639 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Concorde?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,750 (half paid between $5,850 and $12,300), from 86 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Concorde?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 60 of 639 complaints, followed by “engine failed” (52).
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