1997 Chrysler Concorde Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 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.
“The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. .... Updated 10-17-13 updated 10/24/14”
NHTSA complaint #10536567, filed 2013-08, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler Concorde. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the back of the driver's seat collapsed backwards. The failure almost caused her to lose control of the steering. She did not get pulled back along with the seat because she was wearing her seat belt. She found a recall for this failure, but it was for the 1998 models. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 174,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10219395, filed 2008-02, 174,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 48 MPH, the vehicle was hit by another vehicle on the rear passenger side. The seatbelt did not automatically lock, the length of the belt was not controlled by the shoulder belt retractor. The automatic locking retractor did not function as it should be and the passenger in the rear right seat of the vehicle sustained serious injuries. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10172001, filed 2006-10, 36,000 miles“The rear shoulder belt on the passenger's side does not retract. The belt is hanging out of the retractor. Problem was reported to the dealership. Part was ordered to correct the prolem at owner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #856040, filed 2000-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde
26 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 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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