2001 Chrysler Concorde Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Chrysler Concorde recalls

Most common 2001 Chrysler Concorde problems

Problem areas named in the 106 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	89
Steering	4
Electrical System	3
Visibility	2
Structure	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Air Bags	2
Power Train	2
Wheels	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2017-06-21, Electrical System
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 LIGHT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,878. ..UPDATED 08/22/17 *BF

2012-09-22, Engine
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK TO PICK UP PAYCHECK AND CAR STARTED TO HAVE A PINGING TYPE SOUND IN ENGINE, OPENED HOOD, NOTICED NO ANTIFREEZE (WHICH WAS JUST CHECKED 5 DAYS EARLIER AND WAS AT CORRECT LEVELS!!), THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I REALLY WISH WE COULD GET TO CHRYSLER ABOUT THE FAULTY ENGINES 2.7L ON THIS VEHICLE!!! I BOUGHT IT FROM AN OLDER COUPLE AND ONLY PUT 5000 MILES ON THE CAR. NOW I'M STUCK WITH NO CAR FOR MYSELF AND 5 YEAR OLD CHILD!!! *TR

2011-06-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 MAYBE A YEAR. I'M STILL PAYING ON THE CAR IT WON'T BE PAID OF UNTIL NOV 2011 ALL TOGETHER I WILL HAVE PAID OVER 10,000 FOR A CAR AND ONLY DROVE IT FOR 1 YEAR. CONSIDERING THE MOST ME AND MY WIFE HAVE MADE IN A YEAR WAS 35,000 WE SPENT ALMOST A THIRD OF A YEAR WORKING HARD FOR A CAR THAT WE WOULD ONLY GET TO DRIVE FOR 1 FLIPPIN YEAR. SAD, SAD, SAD. I HAVE HAD MANY CARS IN THE 10 YEARS I'VE BEEN DRIVI

2011-05-27, Steering
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 MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

2011-03-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE ANOTHER REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,963. UPDATED 4/11/2011 *CN UPDATED 04/27/11*JB

2001 Chrysler Concorde questions

Does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde: Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner; Structure:Frame And Members; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Concorde?

Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (89), Steering (4), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chrysler Concorde has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.