MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chrysler Concorde

● Typical for this model
1998 Chrysler Concorde
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:58.638Z

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
175
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 304 complaints 1993 1994: 355 complaints 1995: 219 complaints 1995 1996: 161 complaints 1997: 134 complaints 1998: 175 complaints 1998 175 1999: 333 complaints 2000: 307 complaints 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints
1993: 304 complaints 1993 1994: 355 complaints 1994 1995: 219 complaints 1995 1996: 161 complaints 1996 1997: 134 complaints 1997 1998: 175 complaints 1998 175 1999: 333 complaints 1999 2000: 307 complaints 2000 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2004
1993: 304 complaints 1993 1994: 355 complaints 1994 1995: 219 complaints 1995 1996: 161 complaints 1996 1997: 134 complaints 1997 1998: 175 complaints 1998 175 1999: 333 complaints 1999 2000: 307 complaints 2000 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 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% · 66 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-04

Electrical system

10% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

9% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

Power train

8% · 14 reports

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, 2013-11-02

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
  2. R
    2003-04-23Seats03V035000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  4. R
    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 66 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V035000 · Seats
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.