1999 Chrysler Concorde

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

1999 Chrysler Concorde
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints 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

1999: 333 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 50%

50% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 167 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH INJURY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220315

Also filed under ENGINE

I HAD JUST LEFT CHURCH, AND GOT INTO MY CAR TO COME HOME. I PUT ON MY SEAT BELT, MOVED THE SEAT FORWARD, CHECKED THE MIRRORS, AND WITH MY FOOT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE, TOOK OFF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND LOOKED OVER MY LEFT SHOULDER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030814

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK WHEN MY 1999 CONCORDE TOOK OFF JUMPED A CURB STOP AND HIT A TREE, WHERE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELLERATE AND THE WHEELS DUG 5-6 INCH RUTS IN THE GROUND, BEFORE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20030225

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

INJURY

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 333

R 20000313 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Campaign 00V034000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010820 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE

Campaign 01V119000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1999 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (167 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (32 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (31 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V034000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V119000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 03V035000 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2002 ▲ 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 2000 ◆ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chrysler Concorde reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chrysler Concorde is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler Concorde?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chrysler Concorde have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.