Chrysler Concorde Steering Problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Chrysler Concorde across 10 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (34% of reports).
- 175steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 25%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.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 60 of 175 complaints (34%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 44 of 175 complaints (25%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Chrysler Concorde at $2,900, and half of them between $2,150 and $3,450.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2008), 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 steering problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 175 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Chrysler Concorde steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 4 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Concorde | 2 | 7% | 24,333 |
| 2002 Concorde | 3 | 5% | 77,000 |
| 2001 Concorde | 3 | 3% | 46,850 |
| 2000 Concorde | 22 | 7% | 53,000 |
| 1999 Concorde | 12 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 1998 Concorde | 10 | 6% | 114,850 |
| 1997 Concorde | 17 | 13% | 93,452 |
| 1996 Concorde | 61 | 38% | 67,565 |
| 1995 Concorde | 41 | 19% | 117,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chrysler concorde. While attempting to turn the steering wheel, the contact heard a loud pop as the steering wheel started spinning uncontrollably. After inspection, he noticed that the tie rod bolt was fractured on the steering rack. Neither the dealer nor the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. The contact stated the brake and power steering lines were covered with excessive rust. The contact stated the power steering malfunctioned due to fluid leaking. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic in order to have the brake and power…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became extremely loose. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to a defective rack and pinion. The vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure…
On our second engine now. The second engine is now doing the same as the first before it quit. The check engine light is now on and no one can seem to tell me why the car keeps stalling while driving at a variety of different speeds and conditions. When it stalls the car is still partially on. The…
2001 concord steering went out for the second time. Car has only 42000 miles. While backing out of the drive way one wheel went left the other stayed straight. My wife had just came home from work. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Concordes have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 175 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Chrysler Concorde?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,900 (half paid between $2,150 and $3,450), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Chrysler Concorde?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 60 of 175 complaints, followed by “tie rod” (44).
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