2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
72 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
Recalls (1)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH HE DROVE OVER BLACK ICE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS UNDAMAGED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
Mileage: 99,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, REAR-ENDING A COMMERCIAL TRUCK. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH JAW FRACTURES, MISSING TEETH, AND CARDIAC INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED.
Mileage: 60,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE BATTERY. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER. THERE WERE NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE SERVICE DEALER. ADDITIONALLY, THERE HAS BEEN NO CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE BATTERY.*AK
Mileage: 42,000
WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER, CAUSING IT TO STRIKE A CURB. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK
Mileage: 74,000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS. MANUFACTURER STATES INSUFFICIENT FORCE PRESENT TO DEPLOY AIRBAGS. FORCE OF IMPACT CAUSED VEHICLE TO SPIN AND ROLL AFTER CONTACTING DITCH. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. DAMAGE TO ALL SIDES OF THE CAR, ROOF, AND UNDERCARRIAGE. CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS.