1998 Chrysler Concorde problems
The Chrysler Concorde is a full-size car that was produced by Chrysler from 1992 to 2004. It assumed the C-body Chrysler New Yorker Salon's position as the entry-level full-size sedan in the Chrysler brand lineup. One of Chrysler's three original Chrysler LH platform models, it has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
The Concorde was related to the Chrysler/Dodge Intrepid, Eagle Vision, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler LHS, and the eleventh and final generation Chrysler New Yorker.
It was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1993 and 1994.
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Common 1998 Chrysler Concorde problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Chrysler Concorde 1998, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Failure Due to Oil Sludge: Owners have reported issues with engine failure due to oil sludge in the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. The 2.7L DaimlerChrysler engine in this model is highly susceptible to oil sludge, which can coat the inside of the engine, retain heat, and put severe strain on mechanical parts.
- Heat/AC Turns On Automatically (ATC System): Another common problem reported is the automatic activation of the heat/AC system in the 1998 Concorde. This issue can lead to unexpected operation of the heating or cooling system, causing discomfort and potentially affecting the vehicle's performance.
- Car Dies While Driving: Owners have experienced instances where the car dies while driving, posing a serious safety concern. This problem can lead to sudden loss of power and control, creating hazardous situations on the road.
- Electrical Issues: The 1998 Chrysler Concorde has been associated with various electrical problems, including lights blinking on and off inside the car, dash lights flickering, stereo switching between CD player and radio unexpectedly, and the air conditioner turning on despite a broken compressor. These issues can affect the vehicle's functionality and safety.
- Other Reported Problems: In addition to the above, owners have also reported complaints related to the transmission, windows, and HVAC system in the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. These issues can impact the overall performance, comfort, and safety of the vehicle.
By addressing these common problems based on owner complaints, it becomes evident that the 1998 Chrysler Concorde has faced significant challenges related to engine reliability, electrical malfunctions, and other critical components. Owners of this model should be aware of these issues to ensure timely maintenance and repairs to maintain the vehicle's performance and safety.
What years of the Chrysler Concorde to avoid?
The Concorde has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (1998–2004).
How many miles per gallon does a Chrysler Concorde get?
2004 Chrysler Concorde/LHS
| EPA Fuel Economy | Driver MPG | Energy Impact Score |
|---|---|---|
| 22 MPG 20 27 combined city/hwy city hwy 4.5 gal/100 mi | 23.9 | 13.5 barrels/yr |
| 352 miles Total Range | ||
| 2004 Chrysler Concorde/LHS 2.7 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular Gasoline | ||
| 22 MPG 19 27 combined city/hwy city hwy 4.5 gal/100 mi | NA | 13.5 barrels/yr |
What kind of engine does a Chrysler Concorde have?
A 200-horsepower, 2.7-liter V-6 engine goes into the LX. The LXi gets a 232-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, and the Limited's 3.5-liter V-6 is rated at 250 hp. Each engine works with a four-speed-automatic transmission.
How big is the gas tank on a Chrysler Concorde?
17.2 gal. 190 lb-ft.
Is Chrysler Concorde reliable?
Chrysler Concorde Reliability Problems
Concorde owners have made 179 complaints over 12 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 10th in overall reliability out of 18 Chrysler models , with real engine and hvac concerns.
What engine is in a Chrysler Concorde?
Built on top of a 113-inch wheelbase, the 1998 Concorde was a front-wheel drive sedan powered by a family of V-6 engines. Producing 200 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque, the base 2.7-liter, 24-valve V-6 engine could run up to 30 miles on a gallon of fuel during highway driving.
When did they stop making the Chrysler Concorde?
2004
The Concorde, 300M, and Intrepid were discontinued in 2004. The all-new, rear-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 replaced the Concorde (and 300M) in early 2004 as a 2005 model.
How big is the gas tank on a Chrysler Concorde?
17.2 gal. 190 lb-ft.
1998 Chrysler Concorde car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chrysler Concorde problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Chrysler Concorde vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Chrysler Concorde
The NHTSA has received 179 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Chrysler Concorde vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-01
- VIN: 2C3HD46J6WH
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMATIC SHIFT ON THE FLOOR. DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. IT STAYS ON ACCESSORY AND DRAINS MY BATTERY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE YEAR OF THE CAR. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST 2012. RAN FINE UNTIL 06/01/13. I FEEL IT SHOULD STILL BE UNDER THE RECALL. IT DOESN'T GO INTO PARK PROPERLY. I FEEL THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-22
- VIN: 2C3HD46JXWH
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND POWER STEERING LINES WERE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO FLUID LEAKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC IN ORDER TO HAVE THE BRAKE AND POWER STEERING LINES REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY WHICH MADE IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-17
- VIN: 2C3HD46R1WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 110,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIMING CHAIN FAILD AND BLEW OUT THE ENGINE. UPDATED 07/23/10*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-16
- VIN: 2C3HD46J3WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 117,750.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-16
- VIN: 2C3HD46R1WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I BOUGHT A USED 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE IN THE SPRING OF 2008. THREE WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON, I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, THOUGH I GAVE THE CAR AN OIL CHANGE. ROUGHLY 5 DAYS AFTER GIVING THE CAR AN OIL CHANGE I DROVE IT AROUND FOR THE DAY AND THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN. WHEN I DID GET THE CAR TO START I TOOK IT TO HARMON'S EXPERT AUTO TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. I WAS THEN INFORMED THE CAR'S OIL PORTALS WERE CLOGGED DUE TO OIL SLUDGE. THE RECOMMENDED FIX WAS A NEW ENGINE. I WAS TOLD THE CAR HAD ONLY 15 POUNDS OF OIL PRESSURE AND THAT EVENTUALLY THE MOTOR WILL BLOW DUE TO THE OIL SLUDGE. LASTLY I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY SEE THIS PROBLEM ALL THE TIME WITH THE 2.7L ENGINE IN THE CHRYSLER CONCORDES, AND THAT THEY CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY CHRYSLER WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. NEITHER CAN I. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-11
- VIN: 2C3HD46R9XH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/11/08 *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-22
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CHRYSLER/DODGE 2.7 LITER DOHC ENGINE HAS OIL ENGINE SLUDGE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-22
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE ON OUR 1998 CONCORDE WITH ONLY 47,000 MILES ON IT BLEW OUT WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING IT. HE HAD THE OIL CHANGED 3 MONTHS AGO. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-14
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE FAILURE, REGULAR OIL CHANGES WELL MAINTAINED. CAR WAS RUNNING FINE DRIVING ON WAY HOME FROM WORK IN HEAVY TRAFFIC,THEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON CAR SHUT OFF WOULD NOT START BACK UP. HAD TO HAVE POLICE COME HELP WITH TRAFFIC AND HAVE HELP GETTING IT OFF ROAD . TOWED HOME GOT IT STARTED BACK UP SOUNDED LIKE A BUNCH OF METAL IN A BLENDER. DRAINED OIL OUT OF CAR WAS PUREED METAL. TOTAL ENGINE LOSE, NO SHOP WOULD REPAIR, SAID THE ENGINE WAS NOT WORTH FIXING, NOT EVEN WORTH PUTTING NEW ENGINE IN THE CAR. EVERY PLACE I TALKED TO SAID SAME THING THAT THE 2.7 ENGINE IN THE 98 CONCORD WAS FAULTY AND JUNK. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-22
- VIN: 2C3HD46R5WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE STARTED USING OIL AT 70,000 MILES IT NOW HAS 90,000 MILES AND NOW USES 1-QT OF OIL EVERY 500 MILES ALL REPORTS I READ SAY THAT THE ENGINE IS READY TO FAIL I HAVE ALWAYS CHANGED OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES AND MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE TO MFG SPECS SO I CANNOT BE TO BLAME. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-06
- VIN: 2C3HD46R1WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: KNOCKING IN ENGINE. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-23
- VIN: 2C3HD46R2WH
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V035000 (SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER) IN MAY OF 2003. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECLINING SEAT WAS NOT DUE TO THE RECALL, BUT RATHER A SEAT BACK ADJUSTER AND WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,554 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,544. UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB UPDATED*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-09
- VIN: 2C3HD46R9WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE ENGINE HAS FAILED TWICE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-29
- VIN: 2C3HD46R2WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING TO APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,400.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2C3HD46RXWH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH DAIMLER-CHRYSLER REGARDING THE LONGEVITY OF THEIR AUTOMOBILES. THISWAS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT FAILED BETWEEN 100,000 AND 110,000 WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, DOOR SEALS, THE AUTOMATIC SEATS AND NOW THE ENGINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO CHRYSLER DEALER, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT MANAGER TOLD ME I HAD A BAD ROD AND THE ENGINE WAS VIRTUALLY SHOT AND WASN'T WORTH FIXING. HE SAID HE WAS ASHAMED TO SAY THE 2.7 ENGINES WERE JUNK. I HAVE RESEARCHED MY CAR AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME, IF NOT MORE PROBLEMS THAN WHAT I HAD, WHICH INDICATED THAT DAIMLER-CHRYSLER SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF FOR NOT CARING OR MAKING GOOD FOR THEIR MISTAKES INSTEAD OF IGNORING THEM! THIS CAR HAS HAD MANY OTHER PROBLEMS, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS, THE POWER SEATS, AND THE SEALS FROM AROUND THE DOORS. I MADE THE MISTAKE OF NOT RESEARCHING THE VEHICLE BEFORE I BOUGHT IT. I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN! I JUST WISH THAT DAIMLER-CHRYSLER WOULD CARE MORE ABOUT THEIR CARS, AND THE CONSUMERS THAT WERE BUYING THEM, AND THEN MAYBE THEY WOULD HAVE MORE SALES SINCE THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE STINKS. I REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO SAY A TRUE STATEMENT ABOUT SERVICE FOR DAIMLER-CHRYSLER PROBLEMS. I WILL NEVER BUY A DAIMLER-CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN, AS PER MY OWN EXPERIENCES WITH PROBLEMS AND THE RESPONSES FROM THE COMPANY. IF I HAVE NO SATISFACTION FROM THIS EMAIL, WHICH I KNOW WILL NOT HAPPEN!, I WILL MAKE SURE THAT OTHERS KNOW WHAT I HAVE BEEN THROUGH!, ESPECIALLY WILL ALL THE VETERANS THAT I KNOW AND HAVE CONTACTS WITH SINCE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-22
- VIN: 2C3HD46R8WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORD TO THE HOSPITAL ON A HIGHWAY WITH MY WIFE AND MY 5 MONTH OLD BABY, THEN ALL THE SUDDEN, AND WITH NO WARNING THE CAR JUST STOPPED . I GOT A TOWTRUCK AND I SPENT 2,000 TO REBUILT THE ENGINE BUT STILL THE CAR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TRIGED THE ENGINE FAILUE ESPECIALLY THAT I KEEP CHANGING OIL AND TUNE UP EVERY 3 MONTHS. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-31
- VIN: 2C3HD56F1VH
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTAC OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER CONCORD. THE BODY MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE WORE OUT, AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THE VEHICLE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT THE BODY WOULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD TO TO REPAIR THE BODY MOUNT. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-06
- VIN: 2C3HD46J5WH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. ON 1-6-07 THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH WHEN THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED OFF AS IF THE CAR WAS OFF, THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND ON, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD START SO IT WAS TOWED TO A SHOP WHERE THEY TOLD HIM THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CONTACT, THAT EVEN IF HE FIXED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, HE STILL MAY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT NEEDED TO BE UPDATED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-13
- VIN: 2C3HD46R1WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TIMING CHAIN BROKE. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-27
- VIN: 2C3HD46RXWH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE WHEN STARTED, WHICH CONTINUED AS THE ENGINE RAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WENT TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE ENGINE OF THAT YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-09
- VIN: 2C3HD46J5WH
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AT NIGHT ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS POOR HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR FAN, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT GASKET NEEDED TO BE CHANGED, WHICH REQUIRED THE BUMPER TO BE DISMOUNTED TO REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT LAMP. THE WAS MADE THE REPAIR RATHER EXPENSIVE. THE MOISTURE AND DUST ENTERING INTO THE HEAD LIGHT REDUCED THE ILLUMINATION POWER CREATING A SAFETY RISK FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO CONNECTED CONFERENCED THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS NOT RECALL FOR THE HEAD LIGHT DEFECT AND THE REPAIR HAD TO BE COVERED BY THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. LATER THE HEAD LIGHT LAMP WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DID NOT REPLACE THE GASKET, CONSEQUENTLY THE POOR ILLUMINATION PROBLEM REMAINED WITHOUT RESOLUTION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-24
- VIN: 2C3HD46R5WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY ENGINE FAILED WITH NO WARNING AT ALL WHILE DRIVING. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-20
- VIN: 2C3HD46R2WH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: ON THE MORNING OF 10/20/2006, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN OUR 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. HE WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND LOSING POWER, THE OIL LIGHT ALSO CAME ON WHEN HE STOPPED. HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO WORK AND PARK THE CAR. ONLY TO BE TOLD BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT WE HAVE "ENGINE FAILURE" AND NEED A NEW ENGINE. MORE THAN LIKELY DUE TO "OIL SLUDGE"...WHATEVER THAT IS. WE HAVE HAD THE OIL CHANGED IN THIS CAR EVERY 3,000 MILES WITH SYNTHETIC OIL SINCE PURCHASING IT FROM MY PARENTS IN 2001. MY PARENTS HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND ALSO HAD THE OIL CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THIS "OIL SLUDGE" AND ENGINE FAILURE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS THAT HAVE THE 2.7L ENGINE. WE CAN NOT AFFORD A NEW ENGINE LET ALONE A REBUILT ENGINE. MY HUSBAND HAS NO TRANSPORTATION TO WORK NOW, AS WE HAVE 5 CHILDREN 3 OF THEM UNDER 3, AND I CAN'T BE WITHOUT A VEHICLE DUE TO OUR MIDDLE DAUGHTER'S HEALTH PROBLEMS AND 3 WEEKLY DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS. MY HUSBAND'S JOB IS IN THE CITY WHICH IS A 30 - 45 MINUTE COMMUTE. NOW MY HUSBAND IS HAVING TO TAKE A BUS TO WORK AND HAS TO ADD 2 ADDITIONAL HOURS ON TO HIS COMMUTE TIME. LESS TIME WITH FAMILY AND A CAR WITH 72,000 MILES THAT WE CAN'T DRIVE!!! CHRYSLER'S OWN MECHANICS ADMIT THE DEFECT WITH THE 2.7L ENGINES, WHY WON'T THE COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. I'LL TELL YOU WHY......HAVING TO STAND UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE ENGINE WOULD TOTALLY BANKRUPT THEM. NOT TO MENTION TARNISH THE "MERCEDES-BENZ" AFFILIATION. SINCE HEARING THIS I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER WON'T DO A [XXX] THING ABOUT IT!!! MY PARENTS HAVE BEEN LOYAL CHRYSLER OWNERS SINCE THEIR FIRST NEW CAR 40 YEARS AGO......I DOUBT THAT THEY WILL CONTINUE TO BE. *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-08
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON THE FREEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE FAILED AND A NEW ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE INSTALLED. THE CONTACT MAINTAINED OIL CHANGES EVERY 3,000 MILES. ON ONE OCCASION, THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THE OIL WAS LOW, BUT THE OIL WAS AT THE PROPER SPOT WHEN CHECKED. WHEN THE CONTACT ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE, BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED THE SMOG CHECK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-14
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORD THAT RECEIVED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. WHILE DRIVING ON DAY, I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COME FROM THE ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE CAR NEVER CUT BACK ON AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. I PHONED SEVERAL ENGINE REPAIR COMPANIES AND WAS NOTIFIED THAT THEY RECEIVE MANY COMPLAINTS / REQUESTS FOR THE ENGINES. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE CONCORD HAD ONE OF THE WORST PERFORMING AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE ENGINES. *JB
1998 Chrysler Concorde recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
- Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
- 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.
Negative 1998 Chrysler Concorde car reviews
Positive 1998 Chrysler Concorde car reviews
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This is a great car! We purchased it new and never had any problems outside of normal wear and tear. Although, at 100,000 miles, we did experience some issues. The water pump failed (it needs a redesign), and several sensors have failed, including the oil pressure sensor twice, the cam sensor (even the replacement failed after 1000 miles), and now we have a rod bearing problem. Despite these issues, we have 121,000 miles on it now and still appreciate the car. It was a fantastic car up to 100K!
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Living in Michigan, I know firsthand how brutal the winters can be! I purchased this car from a small mom and pop dealership and have had it for about two years now. Despite being a used car with over 142,000 miles, I have no complaints! When I bought it, it already had 110,000 miles on it, but I haven't had any repair issues other than regular oil changes and new tires. While I agree that the rubber strip around the headlights can be a pain and keep popping out, the ride itself is quiet and solid. The air conditioning is awesome and I've had to turn it down many times because it was freezing me out! Overall, I think this is a great car for a used vehicle and I fully expect to get another 100,000 miles out of it. Thanks for reading!
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This car handles like a dream and corners like a true champ. Its ride is smooth and very soft.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the car we bought to replace my wife's 1989 Eagle Premier. The Concorde chassis is actually based on the Eagle, which is pretty cool! I have to say, this car is incredibly comfortable and handles freeway miles like a champ. The engine power is more than adequate and the drive train noise is minimal, although you can hear some road noise on rough surfaces. I found that with good performance tires (HR or VR), the handling is really great. Unfortunately, the stock Goodyear tires were beyond terrible. Mechanically, the car has been sound. We had one software failure, but other than that, we've only had to redo the brakes and replace the oil pan gasket. The 2.7 L V-6 is a good yet sophisticated engine, and I highly recommend using a good synthetic oil to prevent any issues. Thanks for reading!
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I really enjoyed my Concorde and never would have thought that just two years after purchasing it and paying off a $9,000.00 loan, I would no longer be driving it. Unfortunately, the engine blew unexpectedly. I have heard from many people that the 2.7 engine is not very reliable and that the car engine was not built correctly. It would be great if Chrysler could recall these cars and help out their customers. I work hard for my money and now have to invest in another car. I would advise against purchasing a Chrysler Concorde with a 2.7 engine, as they are not very reliable.
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If you're considering purchasing a used Concord or Intrepid from 2006 with the 2.7 engine, it's important to be aware of potential issues. Unfortunately, this engine was not designed properly and may not receive enough oil to keep the interior parts lubricated. I had a personal experience with my Concord, which had 72,000 miles on it and suddenly stopped working. It was quite expensive to replace the engine, which is not typical for a car with that mileage. It's important to be cautious when considering this type of vehicle.