2002 Chrysler Concorde engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Chrysler Concorde — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 chrysler concorde 2.7l engine. Engine noise due to excess sludge build up in engine even though suggested maintenance routine was followed performing oil changes at proper intervals. Clio michigan chrysler dealership maintenance technician suggested a total engine rebuild or a used engine…”
filed Aug 6, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and began smoking. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The technician stated that the timing chain and head gasket failed. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current…”
filed Apr 28, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Concorde years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 13 | 33% |
| 2003 Concorde | 8 | 30% |
| 2001 Concorde | 88 | 83% |
| 2000 Concorde | 190 | 62% |
| 1999 Concorde | 164 | 49% |
| 1998 Concorde | 66 | 38% |
| 1997 Concorde | 26 | 19% |
| 1996 Concorde | 26 | 16% |
| 1995 Concorde | 35 | 16% |
| 1994 Concorde | 44 | 13% |
| 1993 Concorde | 36 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.