NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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307 reportsMileage unknown · Jan 7, 2005
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK ......DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE, REQUIRING TWO SURGERIES TO DATE AND WIL…
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WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK ......DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE, REQUIRING TWO SURGERIES TO DATE AND WILL REQUIRE FURTHER WORK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10107030
54,000 miles · Jan 7, 2005
Latches/locks/linkages
TRUNK LID WOULD NOT STAY UP WHEN OPENED. UNEXPECTED INJURY COULD OCCUR WHEN THE TRUCK WAS OPENED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE'S TRUNK WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10107018
58,000 miles · Jan 7, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY VEHICLE RAN ROUGHLY. ENGINE QUIT WORKING FOLLOWED BY THE VEHICLE STALLING. THEN, VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE CRANK SENSOR AND A ROD BEARING CYLINDER 6 HAD MALFUNCTIONED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10106992
79,300 miles · Jan 5, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. HAVE CHANGED OIL ON SCHEDULE SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR 20 MONTHS AGO W/ APPROX. 45K MILES. HAVE ALSO HAD THE COMPLETE ENGINE FLUSH DONE 3 TIMES. CAR HAS THE 2.7 L ENGINE. COMPLETE FAILURE AT 79,300 MILES. NO HELP FROM CHRYSLER OR LOCAL DEALERS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10105828
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2005
Seats
CONSUMER WAS ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND DRIVER 'S FRONT SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK......*AK
NHTSA ODI #10106700
Mileage unknown · Dec 30, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages
I HAVE SEVERAL RATHER EXPENSIVE FAILING ITEMS ON MY CAR INCLUDING RECURRING ISSUES: HAD TO REPLACE THE R/P STEERING AT 65,000 MILES STEERING RACK HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE 'NEUTRAL' OR STRAIGHT POSITION; THE MOLDING AROUND ALL DOORS HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR; REAR DOOR LOCKS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL P…
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I HAVE SEVERAL RATHER EXPENSIVE FAILING ITEMS ON MY CAR INCLUDING RECURRING ISSUES: HAD TO REPLACE THE R/P STEERING AT 65,000 MILES STEERING RACK HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE 'NEUTRAL' OR STRAIGHT POSITION; THE MOLDING AROUND ALL DOORS HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR; REAR DOOR LOCKS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; LEFT TAILLIGHT GASKET LEAKS HAS RUINED INTERIOR OF THE CAR; PLASTIC TRIM AT THE BASE OF MY WINDSHIELD IS FLAPPING IN THE WIND; REPLACED STABILIZER BAR ENDS; ENGINE COOLANT OUTLET HOUSING WAS REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE VENT FITTING - AND TO DATE I HAVE AT LEAST 3 MORE THINGS WE HAVE TO LOOK AT BEFORE I CAN SELL THIS HEEP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10104775
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10105497
Mileage unknown · Dec 22, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. A LOUD TICKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED…
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THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. A LOUD TICKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10105227
70,000 miles · Dec 15, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING UP AND DOWN A HILL AT 45 MPH VEHICLE HESITATED, AND ENGINE BUCKED FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON , BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED AFTER INSPECTION ENGINE BLEW OUT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10103850
44,800 miles · Dec 14, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE STARTED AND MADE AN ANNOYING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10103780
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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