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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
What owners actually said
307 reports
48,000 miles · Mar 26, 2003
Seats
THE SEAT RECLINER BOLTS ON THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT BROKE CAUSING THE RECLINER PORTION OF THE SEAT TO RECLINE RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME. THE MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT CLARK NOTED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED AS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO THE …
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THE SEAT RECLINER BOLTS ON THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT BROKE CAUSING THE RECLINER PORTION OF THE SEAT TO RECLINE RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME. THE MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT CLARK NOTED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED AS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO THE FIX PROBLEM.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10011078
49,500 miles · Mar 25, 2003
Latches/locks/linkages
AFTER ONLY THREE YEARS, THE LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WENT BAD SO THAT IT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN I START DRIVING AND I CANNOT LOCK IT USING THE REMOTE OR THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. I WOULD NOT HAVE THOUGHT ANYTHING WAS OUT OF THE ORDINARY UNTIL I SPOKE TO 3 FRIENDS OF MINE THAT ALSO OWN 2000 CHRYSLER PRODU…
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AFTER ONLY THREE YEARS, THE LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WENT BAD SO THAT IT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN I START DRIVING AND I CANNOT LOCK IT USING THE REMOTE OR THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. I WOULD NOT HAVE THOUGHT ANYTHING WAS OUT OF THE ORDINARY UNTIL I SPOKE TO 3 FRIENDS OF MINE THAT ALSO OWN 2000 CHRYSLER PRODUCTS WHICH THEY ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ACTUATORS IN. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN AWFUL HIGH RATE OF FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10011007
60,214 miles · Mar 20, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE ENGINE DEVELOPED SERIOUS VARNISHING AT TOP OF ENGINE AFTER COOLANT WAS CHANGED AT 30,000 MILES. ENGINE TOTALLY FAILED AT 60,000 DUE TO VARNISH AND SLUDGE BUILD UP. THIS WELL MAINTAINED CHRYSLER 2.7 LITER V6 FAILED AT AN ALARMING RATE. THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 07-002-02 WAS ISSUED BY CHRYSLER REGARDING COOLANT SERVI…
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THE ENGINE DEVELOPED SERIOUS VARNISHING AT TOP OF ENGINE AFTER COOLANT WAS CHANGED AT 30,000 MILES. ENGINE TOTALLY FAILED AT 60,000 DUE TO VARNISH AND SLUDGE BUILD UP. THIS WELL MAINTAINED CHRYSLER 2.7 LITER V6 FAILED AT AN ALARMING RATE. THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 07-002-02 WAS ISSUED BY CHRYSLER REGARDING COOLANT SERVICING. THEY TELL ME COOLANT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH VARNISH AND SLUDGE AND THEY REFUSED ANY HELP OR ASSISTANCE. REPAIR IS ESTIMATED OVER $6,000. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10010808
Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10009617
47,000 miles · Feb 25, 2003
Steering
RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AND THEN IT FELT AS IF THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, BUT ONLY IN ONE DIRECTION. THE DEALER SAID THE WHOLE LEFT RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD 47,000 MILES AND WAS THREE YEARS OLD.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10008069
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2003
SteeringSuspension
THE STEERING GEAR AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10007225
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2003
Latches/locks/linkages
DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. DRIVERS DOOR LOCK FAILED LAST SUMMER AND NOW PASSENGERS DOOR LOCK HAS FAILED. BOTH MADE A LOUD, GRINDING NOISE DURING ACTUATION JUST PRIOR TO COMPLETE FAILURE. TOOK TO DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS PREVALENT WITH THE CONCORDE.
NHTSA ODI #10003289
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2002
Structure
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE PLASTIC STRIP ATTACH TO THE HOOD FLEW OFF. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
NHTSA ODI #8022763
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2002
Exterior Lighting
CONSUMER NOTICE RUBBER SEALING AROUND HEAD LIGHT IS SEPARATING FROM HEAD LIGHTS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED WILL REPLACE AT CONSUMER CHARGE. NLMDEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE WHOLE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH LENSES. *JG
NHTSA ODI #8020029
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY SON JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR FOUR MONTHS AGO AND THE TIMING B ELT HAS JUST SNAPPED OFF AND DAMAGED THE ENTIRE ENGINE WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ASSIST IN HELPING WITH THE COST BECAUSE THE 3/36 WAS ALL THAT WAS OFFERED. CAN ANYONE BE OF ASSISTANCE HERE!*AK
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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