Chrysler Concorde Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year Concorde should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 1993 Chrysler Concorde has the most documented problems with a problem score of 301 — driven by 2 recalls, 283 complaints.

Q: What is the best year Concorde to buy?

The 2003 Chrysler Concorde is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 24, meaning 0 recalls and 22 complaints on record.

Q: Which Concorde has the fewest problems?

The 2003, 2002, 2004 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Chrysler Concorde model year (1993–2004) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Years Tracked

Total Recalls

1599

Total Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

Chrysler Concorde Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

1993

2 recalls · 283 complaints

6 reported injuries

Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Problem score: 301

#2 WORST

1994

3 recalls · 264 complaints

10 reported injuries

Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Problem score: 293

#3 WORST

1999

2 recalls · 200 complaints

7 reported injuries

1 reported death

Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Problem score: 225

Best Chrysler Concorde Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2003

0 recalls · 22 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 24

#2 BEST

2002

0 recalls · 29 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Problem score: 35

#3 BEST

2004

1 recall · 33 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 46

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Chrysler Concorde — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Problem Score	Verdict
2004	1	33	5	—	46	Good
2003	0	22	1	—	24	Excellent
2002	0	29	3	—	35	Good
2001	2	57	4	—	71	Good
2000	3	194	1	1	210	Avoid
1999	2	200	7	1	225	Avoid
1998	1	96	7	—	113	Caution
1997	1	107	7	—	124	Caution
1996	1	130	13	—	159	Caution
1995	2	184	13	—	216	Avoid
1994	3	264	10	—	293	Avoid
1993	2	283	6	—	301	Avoid

All 12 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Chrysler Concorde Shopping Guide by Era

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older Concorde models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Concorde should I avoid?+

Avoid the 1993 Chrysler Concorde if possible. It has 2 recalls, 283 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 301 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Concorde to buy?+

The 2003 Chrysler Concorde is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 24. It has only 0 recalls and 22 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Concorde has the fewest problems?+

The 2003, 2002, 2004 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

More Chrysler Concorde Research

Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Chrysler Concorde.

Common Problems

Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Chrysler Concorde.

Check a Specific Chrysler Concorde VIN

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