1997 Chrysler Concorde air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Chrysler Concorde — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle, driven by my step son, crossed the median, spun around and slammed backwards into a power pole. He hit with enough force to push the rear bumper and the trunk in almost 3 feet and yet the air bag didn't deploy. The sudden stop broke the front seat loose from the floor and ripped his…”
filed Nov 15, 2009
“While driving at 40 mph the vehicle collided with another vehicle head on. The consumer suffered a herniated disc in the back and leg and leg muscle sprains. The police arrived and cited the consumer for driving in a safety zone. The consumer was wearing a seat belt at the time but the airs bag did…”
filed Jun 3, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Concorde years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 Concorde | 7 | 26% |
| 2002 Concorde | 6 | 9% |
| 2001 Concorde | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 Concorde | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 Concorde | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Concorde | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 Concorde | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 Concorde | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 Concorde | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 Concorde | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chrysler Concorde
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.