2001 Chrysler Concorde Problems
- Complaints
- 106filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,678miles, 85 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year report engine failure above all else, most often in Concorde models with the 2.7 L V6: engines quit while driving, sometimes with knocking or oil-pressure warnings first and sometimes with none. Many complaints describe oil sludge found during diagnosis, and several owners say dealers attributed the failure to maintenance while owners report routine oil changes. Steering and lighting complaints appear in smaller numbers, and the reported mileages range widely, from under 25,000 to well past 100,000.
- Engine cooling
Engine failure and oil sludge (2.7 L V6)
- 74 complaints (70%)
- median 69,700 mi at 4.8 yrs old (65 state mileage)
- owner-quoted repair $5,780 (median of 12 quotes)
- filed 2003–2011
Owners describe the engine quitting at speed, sometimes after knocking, rattling or a flashing oil light, and sometimes with no warning at all. Many say a shop or dealer found heavy oil sludge and told them the engine needed replacement; others were told a timing chain broke or coolant mixed with the oil. Several owners report regular oil changes and say the failure was put down to maintenance anyway, and complaints describe warranty or extended-warranty claims being declined. Reported from roughly 18,000 to 118,000 miles, with many between 50,000 and 95,000 miles and no clear seasonal pattern.
What to check: Ask for oil change records and have a pre-purchase inspection look for sludge under the oil filler cap and on the dipstick, plus any coolant-oil mixing. A cold-start listen for knocking and a check of oil pressure are worth doing.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I had a 2001 Chrysler Concorde with a 2.7l engine. I serviced it every 3,000 miles and never had a problem. Then one day, at 95,000 miles, I was driving it and the thermostat shot to overheating. I pulled over, had a service station look at it, and they said it was something a dealer needed to look at. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212405, filed 2007-12, 95,000 miles“I was driving my 2001 Chrysler Concorde on the highway when with no warning the engine started to rattle and eventually the engine failed. The engine was a 2.7l and the car had 118,000 miles on it. This was a very scary situation on the highway. The engine filed and the car is currently not running.”
NHTSA complaint #10291225, filed 2009-11, 118,000 miles - Engine cooling
Overheating, coolant loss and coolant-oil mixing
- 11 complaints (10%)
- median 77,000 mi at 5.0 yrs old (11 state mileage)
- filed 2003–2012
Owners describe temperature gauges spiking, coolant disappearing without a visible leak, and in some cases coolant and oil mixing. Complaints mention a cracked engine block, a failed water pump and a leaking water outlet housing, with dealers often concluding the engine was damaged internally. Reported from about 42,000 to 105,000 miles.
What to check: Check the coolant level and its condition, look for oil residue in the coolant or coolant in the oil, and watch the temperature gauge on a test drive; ask about water pump and outlet housing history.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I was driving to work to pick up paycheck and car started to have a pinging type sound in engine, opened hood, noticed no antifreeze (which was just checked 5 days earlier and was at correct levels!!), the engine shut off. I really wish we could get to Chrysler about the faulty engines 2.7l on this vehicle!!! I bought it from an older couple and only put 5000 miles on the car. Now I'm stuck with no car for myself and 5 year old child!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10476737, filed 2012-09, 67,000 miles“I am the unfortunate owner of a 2001 Chrysler Concorde with a burned out 2.7 liter engine, the same one you are investigating on this web site. I was driving to work on the morning of 7/25/05 on the northbound i90 expressway on grand island, n.y. Traveling at approx. 60 MPH when the engine temperature indicated an engine overheating condition and began to shut down. I was fortunate to have good driving skills as this catastrophic engine failure shut down all power accessories on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143729, filed 2005-11, 95,500 miles - Engine cooling
Timing chain or belt failure with bent valves
- 11 complaints (10%)
- median 64,204 mi at 4.6 yrs old (10 state mileage)
- filed 2004–2007
Some owners report a sudden loss of power at highway speed that was traced to a broken timing chain or belt, with the engine unable to be repaired afterward. Complaints describe bent valves and damaged cylinder heads, and in several cases the chain damage was linked to sludge in the timing area. Mostly reported between about 52,000 and 70,000 miles.
What to check: Ask whether the timing chain has ever been inspected or replaced and whether any engine noise was investigated; a compression check during inspection can hint at valve damage.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have a 2001 Chrysler Concorde with 80,000 miles. The engine failed and I still owe $6,000.00. A month ago I had it checked, oil changes, etc.. Then 4 weeks later I'm at a stop sign and it just shuts down. I took it to Chrysler and they told me that the timing chain broke which ruined the engine. This just doesn't seem right or fair. I feel this car should have lasted me longer than 1 1/2 years. I can't believe this is actually even happening...I can't afford this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126386, filed 2005-06, 80,000 miles“I was driving on the highway and my engine just failed. I had it towed to the Chrysler dealership and paid 100 to find out what was wrong with my car. They told me that the timing chain failed. Once the timing chain failed it sent the chain through the engine and basically destroyed the entire engine. There was only 59,000 miles on the engine which is well below Chrysler's 100,000 mile replacement reccomendation. I had to have the engine rebuilt which cost $4,000 and drained my savings completely.”
NHTSA complaint #10091196, filed 2004-09, 59,000 miles - Steering
Steering rack and tie rod separation
- 8 complaints (8%)
- median 53,342 mi at 4.5 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
- filed 2003–2011
Owners report the steering suddenly going loose or a front wheel not turning with the wheel, in one case after tie rod ends came off the rack and pinion. Others describe the rack and pinion failing and needing replacement. Reported from about 42,000 to 96,000 miles.
What to check: Have the front end inspected for play in the tie rod ends and rack, and ask whether the rack and pinion has been replaced; check for uneven steering feel on a test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Pulled out of parking spot when right front wheel would not turn with the steering wheel tried to get off the street and the left front wheel wouldn't turn with the steering wheel had a mechanic look at it and discovered that both the tie rod ends on the rack and pinion had fallen off, bolts had backed out. Also, discovered that the rack and pinion wouldn't move anymore while rotating the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10104277, filed 2004-12, 46,850 miles“2001 concord steering went out for the second time. Car has only 42000 miles. While backing out of the drive way one wheel went left the other stayed straight. My wife had just came home from work.”
NHTSA complaint #10278596, filed 2009-07, 42,000 miles
Buying note. Engine condition matters most for this model year: ask for maintenance records, check for sludge and coolant mixing, and budget for a possible engine replacement on 2.7 L cars. A pre-purchase inspection covering the engine, cooling system and steering rack is worth the cost before buying.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 106 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde. 85 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,678 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling88 83%
- Electrical system3 2.8%
- Steering3 2.8%
- Air bags2 1.9%
- Brakes2 1.9%
- Body and structure2 1.9%
- Engine1 0.9%
- Equipment1 0.9%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Car engine seized due to sludge build up. I've only had the car for 10 months before this happened. I've done the proper maintenance to it, ie. Oil changes. And the place where the car is currently sitting, they refuse to honor my extended warranty due to sludge build up.”
NHTSA complaint #10215310, filed 2008-01, 64,010 milesElectrical system: “Check engine light keeps coming on and the vehicle will not start. This happens intermittently. However, the check engine light stays on. Consumer was told that vehicle would be taken to the Chrysler, but consumer thought that the used car dealer where the vehicle was purchased was running a scam because as long as they've had the vehicle the problem still existed.”
NHTSA complaint #10081750, filed 2004-07, 35,000 milesAir bags: “This crash resulted in no airbag deployment even with $7000 damage in the front end of vehicle..the impact was square center of the car and I was told by the adjuster and body shop that the bags should have deployed..I also believe the air bags should have deployed..this was reported to the manufacturer and they did come and check the car and sent us a letter , telling me that everything was ok with the air bag system..I do have excess to pictures of the front end from the body shop and adjuster..this seems to be a problem that needs some attention from someone besides the manufacturer.if…”
NHTSA complaint #765504, filed 2002-08Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 85 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 51,800 and 89,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde · sedan | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2001 Chrysler Concorde version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Concorde FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V035000Feb 5, 2003Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Chrysler Concorde 1998–2002, Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002 +1 more
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
- 01V273000Aug 2, 2001Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Chrysler Concorde 2000–2001, LHS 2000–2001, Dodge Intrepid 2000–2001 +1 more
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
- 00V366000Nov 9, 2000Child seatCovers: Chrysler Concorde 2000–2001, Plymouth Neon 2000–2001, Dodge Neon 2000–2001 +16 more
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that…
Recall details for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Chrysler Concorde
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 40 | 72,260 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 27 | 45,600 | 0 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 65 | 55,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 106 | 65,678 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 307 | 66,000 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 333 | 74,000 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 175 | 72,048 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 134 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 161 | 78,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 219 | 107,342 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 348 | 93,725 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 302 | 104,000 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chrysler Concorde model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners of this model year report engine failure above all else, most often in Concorde models with the 2.7 L V6: engines quit while driving, sometimes with knocking or oil-pressure warnings first and sometimes with none. The issues reported most often: Engine failure and oil sludge (2.7 L V6); Overheating, coolant loss and coolant-oil mixing; Timing chain or belt failure with bent valves.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde have?
NHTSA recorded 106 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Chrysler Concorde is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 88 complaints (83% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2001 Chrysler Concorde been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde get?
The EPA rates the 2001 Chrysler Concorde (Concorde, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Chrysler Concorde reported?
Among the 85 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,678 miles and the middle half falls between 51,800 and 89,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.