Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chrysler Concorde
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chrysler Concorde has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 175 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 66 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Visibility 15 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
Of the 175 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 175 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chrysler Concorde has a below-average reliability rating due to a significant number of engine and electrical system complaints, along with three recall campaigns. However, the overall data available is limited, providing only a partial picture of potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
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 pad and rotor service
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt replacement
- Suspension inspection
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Dashboard warning lights
- Transmission slipping
- Brake system noises
- Strange engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.