MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chrysler Concorde

▲ Better than typical
2002 Chrysler Concorde
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:48.069Z

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
65
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2002: 65 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

37% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

CRASH
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While traveling at 30 MPH vehicle lost power, causing it to strike a curb. Vehicle was towed, and the engine was found to be defective.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-28

Power train

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated as the RPM reading increased.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-09

Seats

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

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This car has an ongoing recall for seat recliner bolts. I was driving and all of the sudden the seat back went flat and I fell backwards while driving. This will be the 4TH time the seat belt recliner bolt broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-05

Air bags

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. Vehicle is equipped with side air bags. Manufacturer states insufficient force present to deploy airbags. Force of impact caused vehicle to spin and roll after contacting ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-13

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-04

Electrical system

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and ignition.

FIRE
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Dt: the contact stated while vehicle was parked it caught on fire. The fire started in the battery. There was damage to the right front fender. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. Police and fire department reports were taken.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-12

From the time of purchase we noticed the interior lights flickering. This could occur while driving, while parked, and even while the car was turned off at night. The car's alarm would also chirp when the car was off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-27

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · 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 →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V035000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chrysler Concorde is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chrysler Concorde have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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