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1998 Chrysler ConcordeProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 213 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
213
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
172
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 213 complaints, 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

car dies while driving

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure due to oil sludge

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
3

connecting rod bearings failed

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

ac heater fan only has one setting

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

ac heater stays on

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

34 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 78K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
14
30–60K
32
60–90K
21
90–120K
4
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (32 reports) • Median: 78K 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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine34 (16%)
Engine19 (9%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline11 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights9 (4%)
Speed Control9 (4%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls9 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor7 (3%)

1998 Chrysler Concorde: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 77,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 78K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-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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17
01
24
02
20
03
40
04
17
05
20
06
10
07
7
08
1
09
1
10
3
11
1
13

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

03V035000Apr 2003

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

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.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

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EA03011ClosedOpened Jul 2003 · closed Jan 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PE03010ClosedOpened Feb 2003 · closed Sep 2003

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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.

1998 Chrysler Concorde vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

213

Class avg

192

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 1998.

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. 213 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1998 Chrysler Concorde: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chrysler Concorde?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Chrysler Concorde is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
The 1998 Chrysler Concorde has 213 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 2 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 1998 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 1998 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Chrysler Concorde has 3 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 87 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 77,700 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.
When was the 1998 Chrysler Concorde data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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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