NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
106 reports67,637 miles · Jan 3, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 67000 MILES WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING UNDER DRY CONDITIONS AT 55 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER HE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A CRASH, AND THERE …
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TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 67000 MILES WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING UNDER DRY CONDITIONS AT 55 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER HE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A CRASH, AND THERE WERE NO WARNING SINGS OR LIGHTS TO LET HIM KNOW THE FAILURE WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHERE THEY TOLD HIM THAT HIS TIMING CHAIN FAILED. UPDATED 02/16/07. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10177661
35,000 miles · Dec 17, 2006
StructureInjury
THE TRUNK LID HYDRAULIC SUPPORT DEVICES ARE FAILING TO HOLD THE LID OPEN ALLOWING IT TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS STARTED HAPPENING IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS AND HAS RESULTED IN MINOR INJURIES TO BOTH ME AND MY WIFE (BUMPS AND BRUISES). I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND IT ONLY HAS 36,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEPT I…
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THE TRUNK LID HYDRAULIC SUPPORT DEVICES ARE FAILING TO HOLD THE LID OPEN ALLOWING IT TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS STARTED HAPPENING IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS AND HAS RESULTED IN MINOR INJURIES TO BOTH ME AND MY WIFE (BUMPS AND BRUISES). I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN 2001 AND IT ONLY HAS 36,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEPT IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE AND HAS NEVER RECEIVED ANY DAMAGE. I FEAR A MORE SEVERE INJURY WILL RESULT IF THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10176333
90,400 miles · Nov 27, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE TURNPIKE AND THE CAR LOSS COMPRESSION. I HEARD SOMETHING CLANKING AROUND AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE MECHANIC SAID IT SPUN A ROD AND THE CRANKSHAFT IS DAMAGE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10174471
123,500 miles · Nov 27, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE KNOCKED AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS CRUISING. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED WHICH RESULTED IN A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE ENGINE SEIZED. EIGHT MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE KNOCKED AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS CRUISING. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED WHICH RESULTED IN A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE ENGINE SEIZED. EIGHT MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNAL PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DECIDED WHAT TO DO WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #10174415
61,400 miles · Nov 21, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILURE AT APPROX. 61,000 MILES. REGULAR MAINTENANCES HAS ALWAYS BEEN UP TO DATE. ENGINE SLUDGE. $6000 IN DAMAGE WITH $9000 STILL OWED ON CAR! *NM
NHTSA ODI #10174006
96,000 miles · Nov 14, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE QUIT WHEN I HIT 97000 MILES WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE STARTED TICKING AND IT WAS ALL OVER. I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE WITH A 3.5 LITER AT MY OWN EXPENSE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10173509
61,000 miles · Nov 11, 2006
Visibility
THE REAR SEAL ON THE BACK GLASS HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS HAS FLOODED THE BACK SEAT AND FLOOR, AND GOTTEN THE TRUNK WET. I HAVEN'T HAD IT FIXED AS OF YET. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE ON ANOTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCT MY WIFE OWNED, A 1998 NEON. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10173214
43,000 miles · Sep 14, 2006
Equipment
FUNNY ODOR WHEN RUNNING AIR CONDITIONING OR THE HEATER. TOLD THERE WAS A SLIGHT LEAK AND THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1200 TO $1400. THE CAR IS A 2001 CONCORDE WITH 43676 MILES, SURE WAS HOPING TO GET MORE THAN THAT OUT OF A HEATER OR AC UNIT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10168252
52,000 miles · Aug 7, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST AND THE ENGINE STALLED COMPLETELY WHEN STARTUP WAS ATTEMPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS SLUDGE IN THE TIMING CHAIN AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #10164677
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 CHRYSLER CONCORD HAD MOTOR PROBLEMS. *KB *NM
NHTSA ODI #10164791
Official recalls
3Feb 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.
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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