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2001 Chrysler Concorde

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
106
Latest Jun 21, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 7, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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4 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 106 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and steering categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 76 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine8980.9%
  • Electrical32.7%
  • Steering32.7%
  • Airbags21.8%
  • Body & structure21.8%
  • Brakes21.8%
  • Other / unspecified21.8%
  • Transmission21.8%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Apr 7, 2009
16,270 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
The risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
SABERSPORTView on NHTSA.gov
03V035000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Feb 5, 2003
1,066,000 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
The risk: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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 REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONManufacturer number C04View on NHTSA.gov
01V273000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Aug 2, 2001
282,470 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONManufacturer number 991View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE03010ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

Opened Feb 27, 2003
Closed Sep 2, 2003

BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 106
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Jun 21, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND HAD TO BE JUMPSTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, MIKE CABOONE, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING IN THE LIGHT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,878. ..UPDATED 08/22/17 *BF

NHTSA ID
11000478
Incident
Nov 16, 2016
Mileage
174,878 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 22, 2012

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK TO PICK UP PAYCHECK AND CAR STARTED TO HAVE A PINGING TYPE SOUND IN ENGINE, OPENED HOOD, NOTICED NO ANTIFREEZE (WHICH WAS JUST CHECKED 5 DAYS EARLIER AND WAS AT CORRECT LEVELS!!), THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I REALLY WISH WE COULD GET TO CHRYSLER ABOUT THE FAULTY ENGINES 2.7L ON THIS VEHICLE!!! I BOUGHT IT FROM AN OLDER COUPLE AND ONLY PUT 5000 MILES ON THE CAR. NOW I'M STUCK WITH NO CAR FOR MYSELF AND 5 YEAR OLD CHILD!!! *TR

NHTSA ID
10476737
Incident
Sep 13, 2012
Mileage
67,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 5, 2011

I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALER AFTER A WHILE THE MOTOR FAILED I SPENT 2600. I HAD IT REPLACED 6MO LATER THE MOTOR FAILED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY (THE MOTOR) BUT I HAD TO PAY $800.00 FOR LABOR, THEN NOT EVEN 8MO LATER THAT MOTOR FAILED. I HAVE PUT SO MUCH MONEY IN THIS CAR WE HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT FOR MAYBE A YEAR. I'M STILL PAYING ON THE CAR IT WON'T BE PAID OF UNTIL NOV 2011 ALL TOGETHER I WILL HAVE PAID OVER 10,000 FOR A CAR AND ONLY DROVE IT FOR 1 YEAR. CONSIDERING THE MOST ME AND MY WIFE HAVE MADE IN A YEAR WAS 35,000 WE SPENT ALMOST A THIRD OF A YEAR WORKING HARD FOR A CAR THAT WE WOULD ONLY GET TO DRIVE FOR 1 FLIPPIN YEAR. SAD, SAD, SAD. I HAVE HAD MANY CARS IN THE 10 YEARS I'VE BEEN DRIVING AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE, NOT ONE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. AND TO ADD TO THAT I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT WASN'T AT LEAST 5 YRS OLD WITH AT LEAST 60,000 MI. ON IT AS A MATTER OF FACT ALL BUT THE CAR I'M WRITING ABOUT AND THE CAR MY WIFE DRIVES NOW HAD OVER 110,000 WHEN I GOT THEM. SO IS THIS MY FAULT? AM I THE UNLUCKIEST GUY IN THE WORLD? I DON'T THINK SO I'VE HEARD A LOT OF PEOPLE SINGING THIS SAME TUNE ABOUT THE 2.7 MOTORS, SO MY QUESTION WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE ABOUT THESE ISSUES, WHY HAS THIS MOTOR NOT BEEN COMPLETELY RECALLED? I REALIZE THERE'S A LOT OF MONEY AT STAKE HERE, BUT IF I HAD A COMPANY AND PRODUCED A PRODUCT THAT WAS PRONE TO FAIL, OR BREAK, IT WOULD BE RECALLED NO MATTER WHAT, EVEN IF IT WAS THE END OF MY CO THAT WOULD HAPPEN. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM, WHY ISN'T CHRYSLER BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE? *TR

NHTSA ID
10404538
Incident
Jun 1, 2008
Mileage
75,000 mi
Steering
Filed May 27, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

NHTSA ID
10402994
Incident
May 22, 2011
Mileage
96,000 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 14, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND AN ABNORMAL OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED TWICE BEFORE IT WAS SOLD TO HIM. THE DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE ANOTHER REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,963. UPDATED 4/11/2011 *CN UPDATED 04/27/11*JB

NHTSA ID
10390138
Incident
May 1, 2009
Mileage
106,963 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 16, 2010

2.7 ENGINE IN CHRYSLER CONCORDE JUST BLEW WITH 70,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. 4 SEPARATE MECHANICS STATED THAT CHRYSLER HAD MANY, MANY ISSUES WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE. OIL WAS CHANGED REGULARLY AND ALL FLUIDS WERE AT CORRECT LEVELS. NO REASON FOR ENGINE TO COMPLETELY FAIL WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT TO GET VEHICLE UP AND RUNNING AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE WHICH IS NOW COSTING ME $1000'S OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR. THERE ARE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. ENGINE MADE NOISE FOR 1 DAY, I PARKED IT, AND 3 DAYS LATER IT WOULD NOT START. HAD MECHANIC CHECKING AND REPLACING STARTER, BATTERY, ETC. FINALLY DETERMINED THE ENGINE BLEW. AS OF TODAY, THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10336625
Incident
Feb 1, 2010
Mileage
70,000 mi
Engine
Filed Nov 6, 2009

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN WITH NO WARNING THE ENGINE STARTED TO RATTLE AND EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS A 2.7L AND THE CAR HAD 118,000 MILES ON IT. THIS WAS A VERY SCARY SITUATION ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE FILED AND THE CAR IS CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10291225
Incident
Jul 22, 2009
Mileage
118,000 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 7, 2009

MY CAR CHRYSLER ENGINE FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10283065
Incident
Jul 26, 2009
Mileage
120 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

9004275

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

9004275

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

23-015-20

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

08-049-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

31-005-19

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

3100619

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chrysler Concorde by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004401043.3
2003270141.3
2002651144.2
2001Viewing1064155.0
20003078156.5
19993335260.6
19981753255.8
19971342360.3
19961612558.6
19952193962.9
199434841160.9
19933024964.1

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.