1997 Chrysler Concorde Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“While reverse out of the driveway at low speeds vehicle accelerated to a high speed. Also, when braking there was extended stopping distance. Dealership will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10067093, filed 2004-04, 70,000 miles“When vehicle was first started & would try to back out, vehicle would not engage in reverse or drive. Turned vehicle off. Restarted it & gears would reengage. Would put into drive & vehicle was not moving forward. Would keep shifting lever to catch. When accelerator pedal was pressed, vehicle raced high & revved. Notified manufacturer & been to dealer. Had transmission fluid changed. An intermittent problem, but constant.”
NHTSA complaint #851060, filed 1999-10“Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle decelerating while driving. Vehicle would reduce speed when vehicle reaches 30 MPH or more;. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on six occasions, and problem cannot be resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #827197, filed 1998-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 31 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 4% |
| 1993 | 12 | 4% |
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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