1997 Chrysler Concorde
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 302 |
| 1994 | 348 |
| 1995 | 219 |
| 1996 | 161 |
| 1997 | 134 |
| 1998 | 175 |
| 1999 | 333 |
| 2000 | 307 |
| 2001 | 106 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 40 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE CONSUMER THE PLACED VEHICLE IN PARK, TOOK KEYS OUT AND SHUT OFF IGNITION, THE VEHICLE THEN SLIPPED OUT OF PARK, ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT PARKED VEHICLE ON OTHER SIDE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030421
6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19980422
DRIVING 55MPH IN RAINY WEATHER WHEN VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. SPUN ACROSS 5 LANES & HIT BARRIER W/PASSENGER'S SIDE. THEN SPUN & HIT RIGHT REAR. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MECHANIC SAID SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED DUE TO LOCATION OF IMPACT. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19980313
5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJ
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES
Campaign 98V184000 — check if this car was fixed
AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO AL
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853
Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed
FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1997 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chrysler Concorde is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, accounting for 6% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Chrysler Concorde have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.