1998 Chrysler Concorde Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, 6% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 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 backing out of drive, vehicle started to rev,and then to accelerate in reverse. Vehicle was doing a 360 degree, consumer had to stop vehicle by shutting it off. Brakes were not working. Engineer inspected vehicle and could not find anything wrong. During inspection of vehicle mechanic found problem with courtesty lights.”
NHTSA complaint #8005782, filed 2002-03“In the process of taking off with vehicle in reverse the vehicle took off forward. On another occasion while the vehicle was in reverse the vehicle took off backwards on its own without any warning. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified, and the source of the problem could not be found.”
NHTSA complaint #830274, filed 1998-11“Vehicle parked 1 hour. Started vehicle & it accelerated at wild rate of speed. Had no control. Applied brakes which failed to stop vehicle & went into 6 feet of water. Taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #846744, filed 1999-09“While in traffic took foot off of brake to proceed and car accelerated very fast into traffic. Dealer could not find anything wrong. Problem found on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #864177, filed 2000-06“Driver turned on the ignition , with foot on brakes shifted to reverse, slowly released brakes, when it shot backwards in extreme high speed ,hitting a rear parking cement wall.”
NHTSA complaint #849252, filed 1999-09Vehicle 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 1998 Chrysler Concorde
66 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 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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