1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

422

Owner Complaints

33 Crashes 3 Fires 3 Deaths

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

9

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

The 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE has received a total of 422 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. 9 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 (90 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (54 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (23 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, potentially affecting up to 3,763,720 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.

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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.

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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...

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Recall 01V119000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

| 161,682 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 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...

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Recall 00V034000 — SEAT BELTS

| 204,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

422 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 90
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 54
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 23 13 Crashes 8 Injuries 1 Death
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 20 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 19 3 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 15
Electrical System
Complaints: 12 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 6
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Structurebody
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 4 2 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1 2 Deaths
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11456807 | ENGINE | | 70,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle crossed the parking lot, jumped the curb and climbed a small hill and came safely to a stop. The police were called but no report was written. The contact injured his lower back but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
#11456807 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | | 70,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle crossed the parking lot, jumped the curb and climbed a small hill and came safely to a stop. The police were called but no report was written. The contact injured his lower back but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
#11422559 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 248,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a gasoline odor detected while the vehicle was parked. There was no visible fuel leak on the ground when the contact inspected the vehicle. The dealer was informed of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 248,000.
#11078612 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles Fire
TAKATA RECALL CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR (DEFROST VENTS) I WENT INSIDE THE STORE WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET WHEN I CAME BAC MY CAR WAS SMOKING. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FAN MOTOR FAIL.
#10993103 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 161,000 miles
THERE IS A FUEL LEAK AT THE CONNECTION OF FUEL RAIL AND FUEL LINE 2.7L ENGINE VEHICLE WAS STAIONARY COLD OR HOT MOTOR 6/ 2/ 2017 . THERE WAS A RECALL EARLY 2000 YEAR FOR SAME PROBLEMS .

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Safety Rating for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

181700 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL BUMP BETWEEN 72 AND 96 KPH (45 AND 60 MPH). *TT

070100 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW TONE GROWL SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWING A COLD START WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH ENGINE RPM BETWEEN 1000 AND 1300 RPM. *TT

9926 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE DEALER REIMBURSEMENT. *TT

080599 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP WELT SERVICE. *TT

#9860 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE ROOF (HEADLINER) MOUNTED COURTESY LAMPS INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER WHEN THEY WOULD NORMALLY BE " ON " (DOOR OPEN). *YC

236098 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNSHADE FABRIC DELAMINATES FROM THE SUBSTRATE ALONG THE EDEGES OF THE SUNSHADE. *YC

084598 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

LACK OF RANGE USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ( RKE ). *AK

232998 — STRUCTURE:BODY

WATER LEAK ON TOP AND/OR UNDER FLOOR CARPETS. *YC

083098 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

SUBJECT REGARDING BATTERY POSITIVE POST / TERMINAL SERVICE. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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