1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
213
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
The 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE has received a total of 213 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (34 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (19 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, potentially affecting up to 3,398,038 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 04V021000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
| 2,315,768 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V035000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 1,066,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
213 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9003623 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05012611A$ = WB000021A$ or WBF00021A$ 05102881A$ = WBRW0011A$
0042 — STEERING
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR LOOSE STEERING. *TT
190300 — STEERING
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
083699 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLICKER, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ENGINE. *MJS
081999 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CORROSION. *TT
081199 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING BUZZING OF THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL INDUCED BY THE AUDIO SYSTEM. *TT
081099 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WITH POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT
080999 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. *TT
241498 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS OF POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE AT IDLE OR SLOW ENGINE WARM UP. *YC
980612180998 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HOT ENGINE NO START, HOT ENGINE RESTART WITH A ROUGH IDLE, OR HOT ENGINE RESTART / DIE-OUT. *YC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER CONCORDE
- 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 463 complaints
- 1994 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 484 complaints
- 1995 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 330 complaints
- 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 236 complaints
- 1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 189 complaints
- 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE (current)
- 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 422 complaints
- 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 364 complaints
- 2001 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 112 complaints
- 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 72 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 40 complaints
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 3,417 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints
- CHRYSLER LHS — 1,430 total complaints