2002 Chrysler Concorde: common problems and reliability
The 2002 Chrysler Concorde has 156 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and air bags. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failures — premature breakdowns, including multiple failures within a short ownership period, described as "dogshit early on." frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2002 model year
156
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
10
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Chrysler Concorde vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
engine and engine cooling
48
air bags
14
electrical system
14
power train
14
suspension
12
Recalls affecting the 2002 Concorde
seats:front assembly:recliner
Campaign 03V035000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on individual vehicle history and maintenance. A significant portion of long-term owner reports describe the Concorde as a comfortable, spacious, and capable highway cruiser, particularly when purchased at a l
Automatic transmission failures — premature breakdowns, including multiple failures within a short ownership period, described as "dogshit early on." Frequency: very frequent.
Chronic electrical problems — erratic behavior including flickering dashboard lights, random accessory activation (horns, wipers, alarms), parasitic battery drains, non-functional interior lights, and complete electrical system gremlins. Often intermittent and difficult to diagnose. Frequency: very frequent.
Engine oil sludge (2.7L V6) — severe oil contamination leading to engine failure, noted as a known and widespread flaw. Frequency: very frequent.
Oil consumption/leaks — requiring frequent oil addition (e.g., a quart per week), with oil light flickering at idle. Frequency: recurrent.
Engine stalling/rough idle — stalling at stops, rough cold starts, often linked to faulty idle air control valves or other sensors. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Concorde.
Typical used price
Used Concorde listings typically run $4,295–$5,900 across 1993 to 2002 model years.