1998 Chrysler Concorde Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,320miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, 5% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,320 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“On the morning of 10/20/2006, my husband was driving to work in our 1998 Chrysler Concorde. He was in rush hour traffic and the engine started knocking and losing power, the oil light also came on when he stopped. He was able to make it to work and park the car. Only to be told by a certified mechanic that we have engine failure and need a new engine. More than likely due to oil sludge ...whatever that is. We have had the oil changed in this car every 3,000 miles with synthetic oil since purchasing it from my parents in 2001. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171638, filed 2006-10, 72,095 miles“Stopped at red light. Was rear-ended. After being hit, we noticed that we were laying back in the front two seats which had collapsed. The car was totalled. (state farm is the agent handling the adjustment). Passenger suffered mild concussion/ neck/ arm and back injuries. Driver has muscle aches and headaches. I have contacted a law firm ref this incident to possibly pursue action against Chrysler and state farm.”
NHTSA complaint #750769, filed 2001-08“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Concorde. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the driver's seat reclined unexpectedly. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 03v035000 (seats:front assembly:recliner) in may of 2003. The dealer stated that the reclining seat was not due to the recall, but rather a seat back adjuster and wiring harness failure. The current mileage was 86,554 and failure mileage was 86,544. Updated 01-15-08. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10209918, filed 2007-11, 86,544 miles“Left front seatback recliner dropped back while driving..dealer service dept. Removed seat r&r lower cover...drilled out and retapped broken hinge bolt..dealer charges for repairs ($170.25), claims out of warranty due to mileage..reported to customer service..claims no other reports of similar problems...refuses to reimburse for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #740628, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 03V035000Feb 5, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.Covers: Chrysler Concorde 1998–2002, Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 26 | 7% |
| 1993 | 14 | 5% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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