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

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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…

  • 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.

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 $4,295–$5,900 across 1993 to 2002 model years.

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