IllustrationWHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE DRIVER LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY A TECHNICIAN AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *JB
2000 Chrysler Concorde
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Chrysler Concorde do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 168.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
110–25K
2825–50K
9350–75K
4275–100K
32100–150K
3150K+
209 reports with mileage · 98 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 190 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
190 reportsWHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MAINTENANCE ISSUES. *AK
DRIVING AT 45 MPH WHEN ENGINE MADE LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS IS 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH SAME 2.7 LITER ENGINE PROBLEM AS THE REST WHERE THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS SLUDGE BUILD-UP CAUSE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN TO BREAK BUT CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AS PER CHRYSL…
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DRIVING AT 45 MPH WHEN ENGINE MADE LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE ENGINE SEIZED. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS IS 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH SAME 2.7 LITER ENGINE PROBLEM AS THE REST WHERE THE REPAIR SHOP SAYS SLUDGE BUILD-UP CAUSE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN TO BREAK BUT CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AS PER CHRYSLER RECOMMENDATIONS. *LA
ENGINE FILLED WITH SLUDGE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL COMPLETELY. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE PISTONS GOING THROUGH THE VALVES. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING THE FRONT SEATS TO BREAK OFF THE FLOOR. THE ENTIRE TRACK ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE MOTORS UNDERNEATH. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A WORN OUT PART. *AK
AT 85,000 MILES MY ENGINE IN WHICH I HAVE DONE MY OIL CHANGES, HAD SLUDGE IN IT, NOW AFTER 90,000 THE ENGINE KNOCKS REAL BAD AND MUST BE REPLACED, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY PERSONAL EXTENDED WARRENTY WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE OF THE CRAP IN THE ENGINE, WHICH THEY SAID I CAUSED IT BECAUSE I DID NOT DO MY OIL CHANGES AND I DID. …
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AT 85,000 MILES MY ENGINE IN WHICH I HAVE DONE MY OIL CHANGES, HAD SLUDGE IN IT, NOW AFTER 90,000 THE ENGINE KNOCKS REAL BAD AND MUST BE REPLACED, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT MY PERSONAL EXTENDED WARRENTY WILL NOT COVER IT BECAUSE OF THE CRAP IN THE ENGINE, WHICH THEY SAID I CAUSED IT BECAUSE I DID NOT DO MY OIL CHANGES AND I DID. *AK
OWNER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20-30 MPH. WHEN MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN LOOSING ALL POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED, AT THIS TIME. *NM IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE TO INDICATE ANY TYPE OF FAIL…
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OWNER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20-30 MPH. WHEN MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN LOOSING ALL POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED, AT THIS TIME. *NM IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE TO INDICATE ANY TYPE OF FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT MANY 2.7 LITER ENGINES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *NM
2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH APPROX. 94K MILES IS HAVING WHAT THE CHRYSLER MECHANIC CALLS A "BLOW BY" AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THEY SAY WE NEED A NEW ENGINE COSTING APPROX. $8000!!! WE HAVEN'T EVEN MADE IT TO THE FIRST TUNE-UP! WE'VE MAINTAINED THE CAR WITH OIL CHANGES EVERY 3K MILES AT THE DEALERSHIP. WE ALWAYS ASKED THEM TO IN…
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2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH APPROX. 94K MILES IS HAVING WHAT THE CHRYSLER MECHANIC CALLS A "BLOW BY" AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THEY SAY WE NEED A NEW ENGINE COSTING APPROX. $8000!!! WE HAVEN'T EVEN MADE IT TO THE FIRST TUNE-UP! WE'VE MAINTAINED THE CAR WITH OIL CHANGES EVERY 3K MILES AT THE DEALERSHIP. WE ALWAYS ASKED THEM TO INFORM US OF ANY IMPENDING CAR PROBLEMS SINCE WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY A LOT. NO SUGGESTION OF A HEAVIER WEIGHT OIL OR ANYTHING! THIS APPEARS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT IN THE 2.7 LTR ENGINE THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT AND SHOULD FIX! WE'RE ATTEMPTING TO NEGOTIATE WITH DEALERSHIP NOW. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT TIMING BELT BROKE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING HOME ON A STATE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE IN MY 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ALL OF THE SUUDEN WITHOUT WARNING, QUIT. WHEN TOWED TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC, FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THIS ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH MY WIFE AND 6 MONTH OLD IN THE CAR. NOT WHAT I WOULD CALL A SAF…
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WHILE DRIVING HOME ON A STATE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE IN MY 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ALL OF THE SUUDEN WITHOUT WARNING, QUIT. WHEN TOWED TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC, FOUND THAT THE CAR HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THIS ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH MY WIFE AND 6 MONTH OLD IN THE CAR. NOT WHAT I WOULD CALL A SAFE SITUATION. FORTUNATELY FOR US NO ONE WAS HURT.*AK
Official recalls
703V035000 · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Feb 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.
01V273000 · Structure:frame And Members
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.
00V366000 · Child Seat
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.
00V180000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
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.
00V033000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor
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.
00V034000 · Seat Belts
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.
99V343000 · Air Bags:frontal
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE03010 · Throttle Control Failure
Opened Feb 27, 2003 · Closed Sep 2, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:cables; Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
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:cables
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
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:linkages
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.