2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

364

Owner Complaints

23 Crashes 4 Fires 1 Death

8

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

10

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

The 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE has received a total of 364 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 10 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 (97 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (64 complaints), and Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (15 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, potentially affecting up to 2,788,586 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 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 01V273000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

| 282,470 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE...

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Recall 00V366000 — CHILD SEAT

| 1,211,756 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

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Recall 00V180000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 160 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A...

Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

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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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Recall 00V033000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

| 7,580 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

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Recall 99V343000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 350 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

364 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 97 1 Fire 1 Death
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 64
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 15
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 15 6 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Fire
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 9
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 8
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Steering
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10957454 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
I READ ON THE INTERNET UNDER 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT THERE IS A MASTER BRAKE ISSUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABS BRAKES. IT AFFECTS THE STOPPING AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY RUB. THAT IS THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE WITH MY CAR.
#10957455 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
IVE BEEN INFORMED OF A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WOULD LIKE THEM FIXED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.
#10957454 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles Crash
I READ ON THE INTERNET UNDER 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT THERE IS A MASTER BRAKE ISSUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABS BRAKES. IT AFFECTS THE STOPPING AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY RUB. THAT IS THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE WITH MY CAR.
#10957455 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
IVE BEEN INFORMED OF A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WOULD LIKE THEM FIXED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.
#10957454 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Crash
I READ ON THE INTERNET UNDER 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT THERE IS A MASTER BRAKE ISSUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABS BRAKES. IT AFFECTS THE STOPPING AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY RUB. THAT IS THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE WITH MY CAR.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

9002519 — STRUCTURE

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2401305 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

0200103 — SUSPENSION

SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUT(S). *TT

2200102 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC

2301302 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING A SNAPPING SOUND WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING FRONT DOOR. *SLC

2601200 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB

190100 — SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLES. *TT

857 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CAUSE THE VEHICLE THEFT ALARM NOT TO FUNCTION AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS ARE LOCKED; THE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT POOR A/C PERFORMANCE; OR THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ON THE OVERHEAD TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEM MAY...

021699 — SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSTANT LEAD OR PULL ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *TT

232099 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

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

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