2004 Chrysler Concorde

▲ Better than typical

2004 Chrysler Concorde
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:49.558Z

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 PER YEAR

2004: 40 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 33%

33% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

CRASH FIRE

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2004 CONCORDE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS PRIOR TO THE FIRE SMOKE STARTED COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060724

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS DRIVING WEST ON HWY 8, GOING 5-10 MILES UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AND A VEHICLE AT A SIDE ROAD WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, HE THEN PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME INSTEAD OF WAITING, SO IT WAS HIS FAULT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181029

Also filed under WHEELS

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHROME ON THE INSIDE FRONT DOORS PEELED OFF AND RESULTED IN THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS BEING CUT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED. *AK UPDATED 11/21/2006 -THE DEALER OFFERED TO SPLIT THE COST OF REPAIRS 50/50. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060417

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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MY VEHICLE WAS FIRST HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY A HIT AND RUN DRIVER. THEN IT WENT INTO ONGOING TRAFFIC TO HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON AND FINALLY WENT ON THE SIDE WALK HITTING A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150518

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030922 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CRACK, WHICH COULD PROPAGATE AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY LATCH SPRING TO DISENGAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Campaign 03V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 03V332000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 2001 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1999 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chrysler Concorde reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chrysler Concorde is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Concorde?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Concorde have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.