1997 Chrysler Concorde Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, 7% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Totaled my 1997 Concorde on 4/6/03 and the air bags didn't deploy. The conclusion of Chrysler investigation was, I wasn't going fast enough for the air bags to deploy. I hit the guard rail and concrete wall at about 60 MPH. How fast did I have to be going to have them deploy???”
NHTSA complaint #10018343, filed 2003-05, 45,581 miles“My vehicle, driven by my step son, crossed the median, spun around and slammed backwards into a power pole. He hit with enough force to push the rear bumper and the trunk in almost 3 feet and yet the air bag didn't deploy. The sudden stop broke the front seat loose from the floor and ripped his glasses off his head and flung them into the back window. Fortunately he had his seat belt on, or the recoil would have sent him the forward momentum from the recoil would have sent him through the front window. Still the air bag did not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292195, filed 2009-11, 85,000 miles“While driving at 40 MPH the vehicle collided with another vehicle head on. The consumer suffered a herniated disc in the back and leg and leg muscle sprains. The police arrived and cited the consumer for driving in a safety zone. The consumer was wearing a seat belt at the time but the airs bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10075665, filed 2004-06, 90,000 miles“Consumer was traveling 35 MPH when another car pulled in front of consumer's vehicle, and consumer hit other car on passenger's side. Upon impact, none of airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #8015012, filed 2002-07“Driving 55mph in rainy weather when vehicle hydroplaned. Spun across 5 lanes & hit barrier w/passenger's side. Then spun & hit right rear. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Mechanic said should have deployed due to location of impact.”
NHTSA complaint #821940, filed 1998-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 7 | 26% |
| 2002 | 6 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde
26 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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