Model year record
2003 Chrysler Concorde recalls & problems
The 2003 Chrysler Concorde has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 27 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2003 Chrysler Concorde.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2003 Chrysler Concorde 4-DR.
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2003 Chrysler Concorde Ltd. 4-DR.
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 9 | 58,000 mi |
| Air bagsFrontal › Sensor/control module | 7 | 45,600 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 4 | 1,800 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemIgnition | 2 | — |
| StructureBody › Trunk lid; Body | 2 | — |
| Engine | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, airAntilock | 1 | — |
| TiresSidewall | 1 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
| Equipment | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Strong smell of gas anytime the vehicle runs.
- Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLED EXTREMELY HIGH AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE03010 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED OPERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE AIR BAGS WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
- Electronic stability control (esc)
THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS OCCURRED ON A FEW OCCASION BUT THIS WAS THE SCARIEST. LOSING ALL POWER I COULD ONLY STEER WHEEL AND SLOWLY MOVE TO THE ACCESS ROAD. ALSO THERE HAS BEEN TIMES WHERE I AM STUCK AT A LOCATION BECAUSE CAR WILL NOT START. BATTERY IS NEW SO I DO BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURE MALFUNCTION AND OR FAULTY PARTS/COMPONENTS. *JS
- Electrical system
SUDDENLY, THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. I HAD NO HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD IT REPLACED AT A COST OF $475. AFTER REPAIR I INSPECTED THE BAD CLOCK SPRING. THE PRINTED CIRCUIT SPRING CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM ITS OUTER CONNECTOR. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT IT WAS ANCHORED PROPERLY OR IT WAS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. I KNOW OF 2 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER CARS. SINCE THE HORN AND AIRBAG FAILED DUE TO THIS PART I BELIEVE THAT IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
- Structure › Body1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STANDING UNDERNEATH THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY CLOSED ON ITS OWN INJURING THE CONTACTS HEAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HIS HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE TRUNK SHOCKS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE TRUNK SHOCKS AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
2003 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE 2.7 WITH 74000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE ENGINE COOLANT GOT MIXED WITH THE OIL, NOT EVEN THE 100K MILES RANGE AND NOW I END UP WITH A $9,000 PAPERWEIGHT! ITS NOT FAIR THAT THE "POOR" DESIGN AND THE MISLEADING INFORMATION ON THE OWNERS MANUAL ("THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS THAT YOU CAN GO 7,500 MILES BEFORE YOUR NEXT OIL CHANGE") HAS SUCH A COSTLY RESULT, $5,000 FOR THE ENGINE REPLACE, AND CHRYSLER IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM, THEY'RE JUST BLAMING THE CONSUMER SAYING WE DIDN'T TAKE CARE OF OUR CARS! MY CAR HAS HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT 3000 MILES EVERY TIME, THAT'S 4500 MILES MORE OFTEN THAN THE RECOMMENDED "SAFE" DISTANCE MENTIONED ON THE OWNERS MANUAL!…
- Engine and engine cooling
EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: ORDINARY DRIVING, INCLUDING HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION, LOW SPEED ACCELERATION, LOW SPEED DECELERATION, STOPPED, IDLING IN GEAR. 5 OCCURRENCES IN 2000 MILES. ENGINE FAILS COMPLETELY, FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE RESTART CAPABILITY. NORMAL OPERATION FOR MANY MORE MILES. CAR'S COMPUTER FAULT CODE REPORT IS CONSISTENT WITH DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN CHRYSLER RECALL BELOW. CHRYSLER RECALL (NOTIFICATION CODE J18) APPEARED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, BUT WAS RESCINDED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE DEPT. THAT CHRYSLER IS WORKING ON THE PROBLEM, NO SOLUTION YET (2 WEEKS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE RECALL NOTICE.) DEALER RECOMMENDED THE CAR NOT BE DRIVEN. PRESENT SITUATION: MUST EITHER DRIVE AN…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- THROTTLE CONTROL FAILUREClosed
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.