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#BS-2002-CHRCON-39C1

2002 Chrysler Concorde

Based on reports from 72 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
72
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
75
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 72 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil sludge caused engine failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

heater blowing cold air

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

timing chain broke causing engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

14 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

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

10
0–30K
21
30–60K
12
60–90K
7
90–120K
2
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (21 reports) • Median: 55K 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 (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

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

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14 (19%)
Engine8 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (6%)
Brakes3 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (4%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner3 (4%)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly2 (3%)
Electrical2 (3%)

2002 Chrysler Concorde: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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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02
5
03
7
04
14
05
9
06
11
07
5
08
5
09
2
10
3
11
1
13
2
14
2
17
1
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

03V035000Apr 2003

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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

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.

2002 Chrysler Concorde vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

72

Class avg

274

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 72 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Chrysler Concorde Model Years

200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993
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2002 Chrysler Concorde: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Chrysler Concorde is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
The 2002 Chrysler Concorde has 72 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 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 2002 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Chrysler Concorde has 1 recall 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 55 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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