NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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307 reports135,000 miles · Apr 14, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
AS OTHER COMPLAINTS INDICATE, MY OIL LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AT <700 RPMS, CAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTAINED AS INSTRUCTED, CAR HAS 137,000 MILES AND OWE MORE THAN ITS WORTH NOW. CAN'T AFFORD NEW CAR, CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY TO REPLACE ENGINE, OTHER COMPLAINTS INDICATE SLUDGE PROBLEM, I'M TAKING TO MECHANIC THIS AFTERNOON, AND EX…
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AS OTHER COMPLAINTS INDICATE, MY OIL LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AT <700 RPMS, CAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTAINED AS INSTRUCTED, CAR HAS 137,000 MILES AND OWE MORE THAN ITS WORTH NOW. CAN'T AFFORD NEW CAR, CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY TO REPLACE ENGINE, OTHER COMPLAINTS INDICATE SLUDGE PROBLEM, I'M TAKING TO MECHANIC THIS AFTERNOON, AND EXPECT TO BE TOLD THE SAME THING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10116920
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10117385
60,747 miles · Mar 28, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, WOULD NOT RESTART, AND HAD TO BE TOWED. THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK THE TENSIONER WENT BAD IN THE ENGINE ALLOWING THE TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP TIME, RESULTING IN THE VALVES BEING BENT INTO THE HEAD AND DESTROYING THE ENGINE. *BF …
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, WOULD NOT RESTART, AND HAD TO BE TOWED. THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK THE TENSIONER WENT BAD IN THE ENGINE ALLOWING THE TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP TIME, RESULTING IN THE VALVES BEING BENT INTO THE HEAD AND DESTROYING THE ENGINE. *BF *NM
NHTSA ODI #10109071
62,566 miles · Mar 22, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH 62566 MILES ON IT. THIS CAR HAS THE 2.7L ENGINE IN IT AND IT IS NOW DEAD DUE TO LACK OF COMPRESSION. MY LITTLE SISTER WAS DRIVING THIS CAR WHEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED. A THREE YEAR 36 THOUSAND MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY IS UNACCEPTABLE. I OPENING A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYLSER BUT FROM WHAT I…
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I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH 62566 MILES ON IT. THIS CAR HAS THE 2.7L ENGINE IN IT AND IT IS NOW DEAD DUE TO LACK OF COMPRESSION. MY LITTLE SISTER WAS DRIVING THIS CAR WHEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED. A THREE YEAR 36 THOUSAND MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY IS UNACCEPTABLE. I OPENING A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYLSER BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET FROM OTHER CONSUMERS IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY RECOURSE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10114456
80,000 miles · Mar 18, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10115390
Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ENGINE INADVERTENTLY STALLED. WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT STALLING WAS DUE ENGINE SLUDGE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10115354
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT, AND HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN. CONSUMER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10115200
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2005
Power TrainCrash
THE CHRYSLER CONCRODE TRANSMISSION LINE FAILED. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND 1 YEAR LATER THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES FAILED, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THE SERVICE CONTRACT WAS CANCE…
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THE CHRYSLER CONCRODE TRANSMISSION LINE FAILED. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND 1 YEAR LATER THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES FAILED, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THE SERVICE CONTRACT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10111587
44,600 miles · Mar 9, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2000 ENGINE NOISE, TIMING BELT TENSION OFF DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE FROM CLOGGED OIL LINES IN ENGINE. MECHANIC SAID ENGINE WOULD NEED REPLACED AT A COST OF $6000 PLUS LABOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10112800
73,200 miles · Mar 8, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT OFF. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE SLUDGE WAS FOUND IN THE OIL, AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED AS THE OWNER'S MANUAL REQUIRED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS IN THE LOW 20'S AN SHE IS 84 YE…
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WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT OFF. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE SLUDGE WAS FOUND IN THE OIL, AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED AS THE OWNER'S MANUAL REQUIRED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS IN THE LOW 20'S AN SHE IS 84 YEARS OLD. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10111300
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Aug 2, 2001
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
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.
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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