1998 Chrysler Concorde Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,398miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, 5% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,398 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.
“I would like to file a complaint with daimler-Chrysler regarding the longevity of their automobiles. Thiswas the second vehicle that failed between 100,000 and 110,000 with proper maintenance and upkeep. I had problems with the headlights, door seals, the automatic seats and now the engine. I took the car to Chrysler dealer, and the service department manager told me I had a bad rod and the engine was virtually shot and wasn't worth fixing. He said he was ashamed to say the 2.7 engines were junk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10195281, filed 2007-07, 107,000 miles“The headlights covers are made of plastic. This plastic has filmed over reducing the effectivness of the headlights. This is not unique to my car. I have noticed it on all simular year/make/model of my car. The dealer tells me they could only replace the headlight assemblies at a considerable out of pocket expense for me. This is not safe - it is an obvious manufacture defect that the maker must correct.”
NHTSA complaint #10133656, filed 2005-08“Cars with high lights, and blue lights are blinding this old man trying to drive at night. Many times I have tipped the mirrors away from my sight when high lights approach from the rear. And the new blue lights are much to hard to fact at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10023095, filed 2003-06“The contact stated while driving 65 MPH at night on normal road conditions, there was poor headlight illumination. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership to replace the radiator fan, the contact was alerted that the head light gasket needed to be changed, which required the bumper to be dismounted to replace the head light lamp. The was made the repair rather expensive. The moisture and dust entering into the head light reduced the illumination power creating a safety risk for night driving. The manufacturer was contacted who connected conferenced the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172176, filed 2006-10, 211,797 miles“Consumer noticed that the headlights were fogged up. This caused poor visibility to the driver when driving at night. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlights needed to be replaced. Also, trunk lid would fall intermittently, causing injury to consumer's shoulders. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the shocks needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111034, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
- 10130080Aug 22, 201605182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde
66 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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