1999 Chrysler Concorde Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chrysler Concorde, 5% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer stated the brake pedal must be pressed down too far to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has been to the dealership and multiple independent repair shops, but there was no repair available. The manufacturer determined this is how the vehicle was made. Also, the headlight gasket continuously falls out but no repair is available. Updated 03/28/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10148009, filed 2006-01, 70,000 miles“1999 Chrysler Concorde engine failure at 90000 whille wife and children in traffic engine failure due slug build up. Mechanic said it would cost $4600.00 to replace engine still owe 11000 on it, and cant afford to repair. Mechanic said slug build up is due to oil pump design also have AC problem and have had radiator fan failure twice , speed sensor failure, broken window clips, brake shimmy , broken recliner seat bolts”
NHTSA complaint #10025310, filed 2003-07, 94,233 miles“1999 Chrysler Concorde v-6 3.2l: brakes drop to 20% power in cold weather. No warning. No brake lite on dashboard. 20% brakes are effective enough at at slow speed and initial departure from parking spot. Lack of full power is not evident until full power is applied. Brakes return back to 100% power after warmer weather. After prolonged cold weather, the brake pedal freezes in place. Rubber boot on piston forward of brake pedal covered with rusty dust & shows possible exposure to interior water leak. In process of repairs now.”
NHTSA complaint #10048933, filed 2003-12, 42,000 miles“While driving on I-95 at 60 MPH the vehicle started rapidly accelerating on it's own with my foot off the gas pedal. Applied brakes and shifted to neutral. Came to a stop. Put car in park and then into drive and car rapidly accelerated, tires smoking! Brakes applied at maximum pressure car still accelerated. Shifted to neutral and turned key off.”
NHTSA complaint #764421, filed 2002-07“Since I purchased a 1999 Chrysler Concorde new, I have had the car in the dealer over 20 times. I have numerous electrical issues, I have been stranded numerous times and I have incurred costs over the last 4 years that not only forced me to rent a car over and over, but the time lost from work is inexcusable. I have had brake failure almost resulting in a car crash. Now, my car is in the dealership due to smoke smell burning wires and a computer and electrical issue. Chrysler states they don't know if they willl pay for this problem. This has been happening since day one and it's dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082363, filed 2004-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 12% |
| 1996 | 19 | 12% |
| 1995 | 21 | 10% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 49 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chrysler Concorde
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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