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1997 Chrysler Concorde Electrical system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
10%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
95,445miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, 10% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,445 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“I went to credit cars to purchase a vehicle kind-of last minute. Their salesman alfredo told me I needed some one to sign for job liability. I told him I did not have nor want a co-signer. He assurred my friend/job liability signer, candace gulick, that she would not be a co-signer. We later found out that he lied. When I drove my car off the lot, credit cars and I had an agreement to fix the non-operating gages. …”

NHTSA complaint #10116222, filed 2005-04, 94,890 miles

“Horn button too small- is about the size of a dime. Both my wife and myseld have been in near accident situations that could have been avoided if we could rapidely locate the horn button. It is almost impossible to locate in a hurry. The entire steering wheel needs to be recalled and replaced with one that has the horn button that can be activated over a wider portion of the wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #760692, filed 2002-04

“The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that he can remove the key from the ignition without placing the vehicle into park. The dealer stated that the issue was repaired in 2004, but has recently recurred. The contact will check with the manufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10278523, filed 2009-07, 96,000 miles

“There were serious safety defects. The A/C turns on even if locked out, the driver's door leaked, the dash lights blink on/off without control (all gauges), and the airbag light, lights up. Bf the trunk would open due to moisture in the air, at night, the window would steam up completely in seconds, and the speedometer would quit.”

NHTSA complaint #10107087, filed 2005-01

“Intermittently, the instument panel malfunctioned, causing the panel lights/, gauges/air conditioner odmeter, etc to go out, which may cause visual difficulty. Also, dealer replaced ignition switch, electronic control module, and tightened the wiring, but problem kept reoccurring. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #835135, filed 1999-02

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004718%
200327%
200269%
200133%
2000103%
1999175%
19981710%
19971310%
1996127%
1995209%
1994226%
1993238%

Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde

Engine cooling
26 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Equipment
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Other 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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