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Chrysler ConcordeModel year report

2003 Chrysler Concorde Problems

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
45,600miles, 23 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Chrysler Concorde (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Concorde. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags (7) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 61% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “2003 Chrysler Concorde engine 2.7 with 74000 miles on the odometer. The engine coolant got mixed with the oil, not even the 100k miles range and now I end up with a $9,000 paperweight! Its not fair that the poor design and the misleading information on the owners manual ( the owners manual says that you can go 7,500 miles before your next oil change ) has such a costly result, $5,000 for the engine replace, and Chrysler is not doing anything about the problem, they're just blaming the consumer saying we didn't take care of our cars! …”

NHTSA complaint #10365541, filed 2010-11, 74,523 miles

Air bags: “Suddenly, the clock spring in the steering column failed. I had no horn, cruise control and the air bag light came on. I had it replaced at a cost of $475. After repair I inspected the bad clock spring. The printed circuit spring cable came loose from its outer connector. I don't believe that it was anchored properly or it was improperly designed. I know of 2 other people who had the same problem with Chrysler cars. Since the horn and airbag failed due to this part I believe that it is a safety problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10614893, filed 2014-07, 85,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “My 2003 Concorde shut off on me while driving to work on 695 expressway. The engine light came on and I stared to lose power. On 06/30/08 quickly I put my car into neutral and it started back up and continue to work but would not go pass 60 MPH. Lucky for me there was no heavy traffic or I could have been seriously hurt. There was no sign that the car was going to lose power as soon as the light pop on the car started to lose power. I took the car to a dealership for service and at that time they told me that it was a shorted upstream 02 sensor . …”

NHTSA complaint #10246573, filed 2008-10, 60 miles

Brakes: “As I was traveling down a country road, going into town, I forgot something I needed at home. I attempted to stop, to turn around by putting my foot on the brake pedal. The pedal went to the floor and nothing happened. Luckily there was no other traffic and I was able to coast along the side of the road until I stopped. If this had hapened in town who knows the number of peolple who might have been injured.”

NHTSA complaint #10030367, filed 2003-07, 10,049 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

61% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 72,183 miles.

17%0–1013%10–2530%25–5017%50–7522%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (23 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2004420062008201020142023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 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.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Concorde · sedan not rated4 / 4———
Concorde Ltd. · sedan not rated3 / 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 2003 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Concorde/LHS FWD2.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic192722$3,050
Concorde/LHS FWD3.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172520$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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Chrysler Concorde in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler Concorde

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20044072,2601——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20032745,6000—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20026555,0001—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200110665,6783—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200030766,0007—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199933374,0004—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199817572,0482—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199713480,0002—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199616178,0002—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995219107,3423—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199434893,7254—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993302104,0004—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Chrysler Concorde model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Chrysler Concorde have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Concorde as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Chrysler Concorde is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags with 7.

Has the 2003 Chrysler Concorde been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Chrysler Concorde get?

The EPA rates the 2003 Chrysler Concorde (Concorde/LHS, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Chrysler Concorde reported?

Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,600 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 72,183 miles; 61% 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.