1997 Chrysler Concorde: common problems and reliability
158 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about engine and engine cooling. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 1997 Concorde?The 1997 Chrysler Concorde has 158 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and service brakes.
Safety record for the 1997 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1997 Chrysler Concorde vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1997 a good year for the Concorde?
Across the 9 Concorde model years we track, complaint volume runs from 54 (2003) to 335 (1999). With 158 complaints, the 1997 Concorde sits about the same as the model's median of 158.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1997 Concorde
power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Campaign 04V021000ON 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.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Campaign 98V184000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on individual vehicle history and maintenance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Concorde. See the full Concorde owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Concorde listings typically run $2,500–$4,794 across 1993 to 2004 model years.
Other Concorde model years
Compare every Concorde year side by side to see how 1997 ranks against the rest.
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