1997 Chrysler Concorde

▲ Better than typical

1997 Chrysler Concorde
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:26:51.791Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1997: 134 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1993	304
1994	355
1995	219
1996	161
1997	134
1998	175
1999	333
2000	307
2001	106
2002	65
2003	27
2004	40

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and module.

FIRE

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

R 19990111 — fuel system, gasoline

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

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

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

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2002 ▲ 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1999 ◆ 2000

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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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chrysler Concorde have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.