2002 Chrysler Concorde Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2002 Chrysler Concorde has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (24 reports).

1Recalls
65Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Concorde?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 Chrysler Concorde recalls

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Recall 03V035Feb 5, 20031,066,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Chrysler Concorde problems

Problem areas named in the 65 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling24
Electrical System6
Air Bags6
Power Train6
Seats6
Steering4
Seat Belts3
Suspension3
Wheels3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

What owners report

2020-09-05, Seats
THIS CAR HAS AN ONGOING RECALL FOR SEAT RECLINER BOLTS. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE SEAT BACK WENT FLAT AND I FELL BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING. THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TIME THE SEAT BELT RECLINER BOLT BROKE. I BELIEVE I AM DUE FINANCIAL RESTITUTION EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT GET INJURED OR WORSE I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS ON A CITY STREET AT 40MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
2017-08-11, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A FUEL ODOR WAS NOTICED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (FREMONT AUTO MALL IN FREMONT, CA) AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,000.
2014-11-04, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
2014-10-27, Electrical System
FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE WE NOTICED THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING. THIS COULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, WHILE PARKED, AND EVEN WHILE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AT NIGHT. THE CAR'S ALARM WOULD ALSO CHIRP WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF. THIS HAS CONTINUED, AND PROGRESSED TO THE BATTERY DRAINING IF UN-DRIVEN FOR OVER 12 HOURS. WE COULDN'T GET ANY OF OUR MECHANICS TO TAKE AN INTEREST IN THE ISSUE. THEY COULDN'T OFFER ANY SUGGESTIONS. WHEN HAVING A MINOR ACCIDENT REPAIRED, A MECHANIC SUGGESTED A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR
2013-08-09, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE RPM READING INCREASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING, HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT FAILURE. THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. *TR

2002 Chrysler Concorde questions

Does the 2002 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde: Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (24), Electrical System (6), Air Bags (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.

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