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#BS-1997-CHRCON-39C0

1997 Chrysler Concorde

Based on reports from 189 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
189
Crashes
12
Fires
6
Recalls
2
TSBs
97
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 189 complaints, 12 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

ac heater smells when running

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

runs rough below half a tank of gas

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

stalls while driving

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

9 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 72K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

4
0–30K
7
30–60K
11
60–90K
9
90–120K
5
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (11 reports) • Median: 72K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission9 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal8 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor8 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine8 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip7 (4%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System7 (4%)
Engine6 (3%)
Visibility:windshield5 (3%)

1997 Chrysler Concorde: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 71,904 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 72K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

04V021000Jun 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

ON 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.

98V184000Jan 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

VEHICLE 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chrysler Concorde is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1997 Chrysler Concorde vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

189

Class avg

219

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 1997.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 189 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chrysler Concorde Model Years

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1997 Chrysler Concorde: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Chrysler Concorde is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1997 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
The 1997 Chrysler Concorde has 189 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 Chrysler Concorde problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1997 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?
Yes, the 1997 Chrysler Concorde has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Concorde problems start?
Based on 37 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 71,904 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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