Chrysler Concorde Reliability — Best and Worst Years by the Data

Quick answer

The 1999 draws 7.54 complaints per run and the 1995 2, a 3.8-fold gap within the same model. Half of all complaints arrive by 5 years of age, so 77.3% land after the 3-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Engine and Engine Cooling, with 550 complaints, typically at 5.2 years.

Chrysler Concorde years to avoid — and the best ones

FIG.01·Chrysler Concorde — complaint rate by model year
Model year	Per run	Complaints	Runs	Enough history?
2004	1.52	35	23	yes
2003	1.09	24	22	yes
2002	1.89	53	28	yes
2001	3.54	85	24	yes
2000	7.18	237	33	yes
1999	7.54	264	35	yes
1998	5.22	141	27	yes
1997	4.17	100	24	yes
1996	3.26	127	39	yes
1995	2	160	80	yes
1994	3.93	267	68	yes
1993	3.56	228	64	yes

ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaints, grouped by VIN production run

Among the 6 Chrysler Concorde years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 1999, 2000, 1994; the three worth hunting are 1995, 1996, 1993.

When it starts to break

FIG.02·Chrysler Concorde — age at failure
Age at failure	Complaints	Running total	Warranty
0 years	103	7%	covered
1 year	100	13.7%	covered
2 years	133	22.7%	covered
3 years	181	34.9%	you pay
4 years	217	49.5%	you pay
5 years	205	63.4%	you pay
6 years	190	76.2%	you pay
7 years	133	85.2%	you pay
8 years	73	90.1%	you pay
9 years	40	92.8%	you pay
10 years	35	95.1%	you pay
11 years	21	96.6%	you pay
12 years	19	97.8%	you pay
13 years	12	98.7%	you pay
14 years	13	99.5%	you pay
15 years	7	100%	you pay

ROWS 16·SOURCE NHTSA complaints with incident dates

Basic warranty on this car is 3 years / 36,000 miles. Only 22.7% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 77.3% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (5 years / 60,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 42% of the complaints here.

What actually fails — and at what age

On the Chrysler Concorde, the early trouble is Service Brakes and Hydraulic — reported at around 3.2 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Engine And Engine Cooling at 5.2 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.

FIG.03·Chrysler Concorde — what fails and when
System	Complaints	Typical age	Crash	Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling	550	5.2 yrs	4	10
Power Train	180	4.9 yrs	8	—
Steering	168	5.2 yrs	4	—
Fuel System	160	5.5 yrs	—	14
Gasoline	148	5.5 yrs	—	13
Service Brakes	146	3.2 yrs	11	2
Hydraulic	140	3.2 yrs	9	2
Electrical System	112	4.9 yrs	4	9

ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaints

What else in this class

6 models share the Concorde's vehicle class. Per production run, the Dodge Charger draws 4.56, the Chrysler 300 4.11 and the Kia K5 3.08, against 3.82 for the Concorde.

FIG.05·Chrysler Concorde — rivals in the same class
Same class as the Concorde	Complaints on record	Recall campaigns	Years built
Dodge Charger	5,784	133	1983–2026
Chrysler 300	6,171	86	1999–2026
Kia K5	486	21	2021–2026
Hyundai Sonata	16,220	152	1989–2026
Chevrolet Impala	10,373	98	1981–2026
Lincoln Continental	2,687	80	1981–2026

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaints and recall campaigns

The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.

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Everything on the Chrysler Concorde

Recalls41 campaigns Fuel economy22 mpg best Common problems2,519 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build DimensionsSize, weight, generations Cargo space19 cu ft Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car1993–2004

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chrysler Concorde reliable?

By complaints per production run it is worse than typical: 3.82 against 3.73 for the average car, and in the middle of its class rivals.

Which Concorde years should you avoid?

By complaints per production run, 1999, 2000, 1994. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 1995, 1996, 1993. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.

When do Concorde problems usually start?

Half of all complaints arrive by 5 years of age. The most reported system is Engine and Engine Cooling, typically at 5.2 years, followed by Power Train.

Will the warranty cover Concorde problems?

Mostly not: basic cover is 3 years / 36,000 miles, and only 22.7% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 42% of the complaints here.

Is the Concorde more reliable than the Dodge Charger?

Yes: 3.82 complaints per production run for the Concorde against 4.56 for the Dodge Charger.

Complaint records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Rates, age-at-failure and warranty coverage computed by ForCar. Model years newer than 6 years are excluded from rankings — complaints accumulate for a decade (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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