MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chrysler Concorde

● Typical for this model
1998 Chrysler Concorde
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:03.922Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

Complaints per year, Chrysler Concorde Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1993: 304 complaints 1993 1994: 355 complaints 1995: 219 complaints 1995 1996: 161 complaints 1997: 134 complaints 1997 1998: 175 complaints 1998 1999: 333 complaints 1999 2000: 307 complaints 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2004
1998: 175 complaints
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YearComplaints
1993304
1994355
1995219
1996161
1997134
1998175
1999333
2000307
2001106
200265
200327
200440

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 38%

38% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH INJURY
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CAR ENGINE SLUG BARINGS WHILE DRIVING SHUT DOWN AND SLID OFF THE ROAD HITTING A TREE WITH RIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL END. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

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AUTOMATIC SHIFT ON THE FLOOR. DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. IT STAYS ON ACCESSORY AND DRAINS MY BATTERY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE YEAR OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131102

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030227 — PE (closed 20030902)

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

R 20030423 — seats

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE

Campaign 03V035000 — 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

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V035000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2002 ▲ 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1999 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Chrysler Concorde reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Chrysler Concorde is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Concorde?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Chrysler Concorde have?

3 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.