1998 Chrysler Concorde reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 213
- on record
- Top problem area
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- 34 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,438
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chrysler median
-81
median 294 across 129 Chrysler records
Vs 1996-2000
-55
median 268 complaints in 623 records
Top component share
30%
Engine And Engine Cooling: 64 complaints
What owners report fails — 1998 Chrysler Concorde
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 34
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 11
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 9
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1998 Chrysler Concorde
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1998 Chrysler Concorde units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
NHTSA has 213 consumer complaints on record for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling:engine (34 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1998 Chrysler Concorde units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling:engine (34), engine and engine cooling (19), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (11), vehicle speed control (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1998 Chrysler Concorde?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.