Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Chrysler Concorde
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Chrysler Concorde has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 134 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V184000 CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 25 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 15 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
Of the 134 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 134 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Chrysler Concorde has a below-average reliability rating due to significant complaints in engine cooling, steering, and fuel system categories. With only two recall campaigns, the failure data is limited, but the complaint volume suggests caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| steering system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| brake system | 80,000–130,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and repairs
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Steering alignment check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Steering noise or looseness
- Fuel smell or leakage
- Braking inconsistencies
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Chrysler Concorde at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.