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2000 Chrysler Concorde Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 307 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde, most often about the engine (62% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Concorde model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chrysler Concorde problems
Engine
191 complaints · 62%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
While driving up and down a hill at 45 MPH vehicle hesitated, and engine bucked followed by the engine warning light coming on , before the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated after inspection engine blew out.
Intermittently while starting the vehicle consumer heard a screeching noise coming from the engine. While the noise was present vehicle revved severely. After awhile the noise subsided, and the rpms would lower significantly. Several months later consumer started the vehicle and heard a discouraging sound. Engine…
Steering
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
While pulling into a parking lot steering mechanism broke. Consumer tried to restart vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic confirmed that the main bolt connected to rack and pinion sheared off. Mechanic replaced the rack and pinion and the bolts.
Dt: the caller stated car was idling up while driving, and then it stalled. This happened about 20 times while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the cam sensor and computer throttle sensor were the cause of the failure. The tie-rod ends also failed. The estimated cost to replace the…
Body and structure
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Seat belts unhook in my 2001 Concorde lxi. I want them recalled and replaced this is a serious situation. Also I have the rubber around each of my doors come loose and this is another issue with the design of the Concorde and Chrysler will not pay to replace them. This is a design problem. The windows whistle because…
On july 3,2003 I took my car in for service and told them it was leaking. The car leaks at all doors and in the trunk. Also the trim around the headlights is coming out. I was told that there would be a charge of $134.49 for the headlight trim repair and $201.17 for the new door gaskets. The trunk I was not given an…
Doors and locks
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, trunk lid, hood.
After only three years, the lock actuator on the drivers side went bad so that it does not automatically lock when I start driving and I cannot lock it using the remote or the switch on the drivers door. I would not have thought anything was out of the ordinary until I spoke to 3 friends of mine that also own 2000…
Automatic door locks do not operate properly. When unlock lever is used, the locks do not unlock and the individual unlock buttom on each door must be pulled up. However, you cannot pull up these buttoms until the automatic unlock lever is first activated.this represents a safety hazzard because the rear doors cannot…
Speed control
17 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: linkages, cruise control.
While driving about 25 to 30 MPH driver approached a red light, took foot off the accelerator, and applied the brakes,then put foot back on the accelerator, and vehicle stalled. . All dashboard lights came on as an indication that the vehicle had shut down/stalled. Vehicle stalled.
When the consumer placed her foot on brake, to place the gear into reverse, the motor started revving up. Then all of a sudden it just jumped into reverse, car spun in a complete circle hitting another car.
Air bags
12 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: frontal.
The consumer stated the clock spring failed without warning. As a result the air bag became inoperative. Please provide additional information.
Dt: deer ran in front of car and the steering wheel would not turn the vehicle. She lost control of vehicle and it hit some trees. Upon impact, the front drivers or passenger air bags did not deploy. It happened without warning. Dealer/ manufacturer have not been contacted yet.
Electrical
10 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
The vehicles battery light illuminated at 65 MPH then the engine died. The dealer stated that the battery cable shorted out between the battery and the alternator.
Chrysler Concorde 2000 engine seized at 69000 miles too much money to repair timing belt/chain replaced at 55000 miles door locks replaced ignition switch replaced engine quit with family in car during 65 MPH.
Seats
9 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front assembly.
The seat recliner bolts on the driver's power seat broke causing the recliner portion of the seat to recline rapidly without warning. The car was not being driven at the time. The manufacturer's representative robert clark noted that my vehicle was not listed as having this problem. I am still waiting for the dealer…
Engine filled with sludge, causing the engine to fail completely. It was diagnosed as the pistons going through the valves. Also, vehicle was hit in the rear, causing the front seats to break off the floor. The entire track assembly had to be replaced along with the motors underneath.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chrysler Concorde recalls
Seats: recliner
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Fix: 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 their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
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."
Child Seat
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Full defect summary
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 brake drag condition.
Seat belts
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Throttle control failure
Summary
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.
Questions about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Concorde?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (191 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); steering (22 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles); body and structure (22 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Concorde have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2003 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chrysler Concorde?
- It is the most complained-about Concorde model year since 2000, with 307 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.