1998 Chrysler Concorde
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.
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
19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 34 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file.
CRASH6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: visibility — 9 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
DRIVER TURNED ON THE IGNITION , WITH FOOT ON BRAKES SHIFTED TO REVERSE, SLOWLY RELEASED BRAKES, WHEN IT SHOT BACKWARDS IN EXTREME HIGH SPEED ,HITTING A REAR PARKING CEMENT WALL. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990929
VEHICLE PARKED 1 HOUR. STARTED VEHICLE & IT ACCELERATED AT WILD RATE OF SPEED. HAD NO CONTROL. APPLIED BRAKES WHICH FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE & WENT INTO 6 FEET OF WATER. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990903
SAFETY TIMELINE
THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE
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
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
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 (34 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 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.
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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:engine, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chrysler Concorde have?
3 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.