- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Chrysler Concorde Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 114 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler Concorde with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (90) and the body, doors & structure (4). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 5 injuries. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2000 has 315 and the 2002 has 78.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Concorde year, for its age
#89 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 114
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Chrysler Concorde problems
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2001 Chrysler Concorde recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
- The risk
- If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
- The fix
- Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began december 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
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114 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler Concorde
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and had to be jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, mike caboone, who diagnosed that the wiring in the light failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 174,878. ..Updated 08/22/17 *bf
I was driving to work to pick up paycheck and car started to have a pinging type sound in engine, opened hood, noticed no antifreeze (which was just checked 5 days earlier and was at correct levels!!), The engine shut off. I really wish we could get to chrysler about the faulty engines 2.7L on this vehicle!!! I bought it from an older couple and only put 5000 miles on the car. Now I'm stuck with no car for myself and 5 year old child!!! *Tr
I bought the car from a dealer after a while the motor failed I spent 2600. I had it replaced 6mo later the motor failed it was under warranty (the motor) but I had to pay $800.00 For labor, then not even 8mo later that motor failed. I have put so much money in this car we have only driven it for maybe a year. I'm still paying on the car it won't be paid of until nov 2011 all together I will have paid over 10,000 for a car and only drove it for 1 year. Considering the most me and my wife have made in a year was...
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35,000 we spent almost a third of a year working hard for a car that we would only get to drive for 1 flippin year. Sad, sad, sad. I have had many cars in the 10 years I've been driving and I have never had one, not one catastrophic engine failure. And to add to that I've never had a car that wasn't at least 5 yrs old with at least 60,000 mi. On it as a matter of fact all but the car I'm writing about and the car my wife drives now had over 110,000 when I got them. So is this my fault? Am I the unluckiest guy in the world? I don't think so I've heard a lot of people singing this same tune about the 2.7 Motors, so my question why has nothing been done about these issues, why has this motor not been completely recalled? I realize there's a lot of money at stake here, but if I had a company and produced a product that was prone to fail, or break, it would be recalled no matter what, even if it was the end of my co that would happen. So what is the problem, why isn't chrysler being held responsible? *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became extremely loose. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to a defective rack and pinion. The vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed and repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. The contact stated there was a loud noise coming from the engine and an abnormal oil leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer from which it was purchased and the contact was advised that the engine was repaired twice before it was sold to him. The dealer refused to make another repair. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 106,963. Updated 4/11/2011 *cn updated 04/27/11*jb
2.7 Engine in chrysler concorde just blew with 70,000 miles on vehicle. 4 Separate mechanics stated that chrysler had many, many issues with the 2.7 Engine. Oil was changed regularly and all fluids were at correct levels. No reason for engine to completely fail with such low mileage. Complete engine replacement to get vehicle up and running again. I believe this is a defective engine which is now costing me $1000's of dollars to repair. There are no events leading up to failure. Engine made noise for 1 day,...
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I parked it, and 3 days later it would not start. Had mechanic checking and replacing starter, battery, etc. Finally determined the engine blew. As of today, the engine has not been replaced. Vehicle is currently parked. *Tr
I was driving my 2001 chrysler concorde on the highway when with no warning the engine started to rattle and eventually the engine failed. The engine was a 2.7L and the car had 118,000 miles on it. This was a very scary situation on the highway. The engine filed and the car is currently not running. *Tr
My car chrysler engine failed while I was driving. *Tr
2001 Concord steering went out for the second time. Car has only 42000 miles. While backing out of the drive way one wheel went left the other stayed straight. My wife had just came home from work. *Tr
The first breakdown occurred in january of 2004. The engine froze with no warning. We had purchased an extended warranty that covered the damages to the vehicle and replaced the engine. The second breakdown occurred on august 1st 2008. That's right the second breakdown. The same thing happened the engine went from running great to running like crap in seconds. I have been informed that I will be needing to purchase another engine. *Tr
I was driving down the highway on way to work one morning, as I had done many times. I was going approx 55 mph and made a decision to pass a slower veh that was traveling ahead of me. As I passed the other vehicle my car shut down, without any warning of lights or anything the engine just stopped. It has not started since. It needed to be towed from the scene. It was definitely a safety hazard. I am lucky that I was able to coast to the edge of the road safely. I have been making a $300 per month car payment on a vehicle I can't use unless I spend $3000 to replace the engine. I am a single mother and I do not have the means to do that. I has infered with my safety and my job.
2.7 Liter v6 chrysler concorde engine in excellent working condition with constant oil and filter changes every 3,000 miles unexpectedly failed. After taking engine to dealer I was informed that the engine had to be replaced. No other explanation as to the cause of the problem was given. After checking the internet we have found that this is a known problem with these engines and that chrysler is not taking responsibility for this defect. *Tr
2.7 Liter engine suddenly fails without warning. Haven't fixed the problem yet. Still owe over 6,000 dollars on the car. *Tr
CAR ENGINE SEIZED UP FOR NO REASON. *TR
2001 Chrysler concorde engine failure while on highway *cn
Car engine seized due to sludge build up. I've only had the car for 10 months before this happened. I've done the proper maintenance to it, ie. Oil changes. And the place where the car is currently sitting, they refuse to honor my extended warranty due to sludge build up. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concord. While driving approximately 45mph, the vehicle would hesitate intermittently. Without warning, the vehicle lost power. As a result, the water pump failed and water caused water to leak into the engine compartment. There were no warning indicator lights present. The dealer stated that because the failure was internal, the water was leaking into the oil pan causing the water and other substances to be pumped into the engine. The contact had to shut the engine off to avoid a crash. The brakes have also failed due to the water pump failing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was a 84,000 and the current mileage is 84,800.
I had a 2001 chrysler concorde with a 2.7L engine. I serviced it every 3,000 miles and never had a problem. Then one day, at 95,000 miles, I was driving it and the thermostat shot to overheating. I pulled over, had a service station look at it, and they said it was something a dealer needed to look at. I had it towed to a dealer and they said the 'engine block was cracked, that coolant and oil mixed and got sludge in the engine and the engine was shot.' At 95,000 miles it would cost me more to fix then the car...
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was worth, so I had to buy a new car. Someone told me there were thousands of this exact problem with this chrysler engine and chrysler told me there was no recall and nothing I could do. I searched the web and found a lot of articles about how big a problem this is and how many cars it has affected, and suggested owners report this to you. Someone needs to make chrysler do something about this. While in my case it didn't result in an accident (it almost did when my car died on the road), and the car didn't catch on fire, do people have to die or cars catch on fire before chrysler is made to be accountable for an obvious engine flaw? I would appreciate any help or guidance you can give on what recourse I have and should pursue. Bob bladel ashburn, va *tr
2.7 Engine 2001 intrepid without warning the timing chain went and the repair shop said the motor is full of sludge even with the regular oil changes 5-30 oil .Chrysler told the shop that there was a problem with these engines and they're a piece of crap. *Tr
The engine stopped while driving on i-355 illinois. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound, the vehicle shook, and the oil light illuminated. She shut off the vehicle and had it towed to her residence. The contact believed that the engine failed. As of september 5, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 67,000. The mechanic informed the consumer there was visible signs of oil sludge. Updated 09/26/07. *Jb
2001 Chrysler concorde, knocking so hard ,felt like motor was going to come out, I could've crashed. Found out engine is bad. Locked in garage. Oil light just started coming on at stop or idle. *Jb. Updated 01/11/08. *Lj the consumer stated the oil light illuminated. The consumer was informed there was visible oil sludge. Updated *jb
Tl*the contact's son owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving 55 mph, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The noise intensified. The mechanic closest to his home performed an oil change because metal was found in the oil. However, the noise continued. The mechanic stated that it could be a rod or a crank shaft causing the failure, but it is definitely related to the engine. The vehicle is currently parked at the contact's residence. He called the manufacturer who stated that since the vehicle has 65,000 miles, they cannot do anything and have not received any complaints. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut completely off. The contact stated that she has always had regularly scheduled maintenance performed on the vehicle and has only had the vehicle for six months. The dealer disassembled the engine and found failure with an engine slug. The dealer stated that the failure was a manufacturer's issue. The # of cylinders was unknown. The current mileage is 70,776 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the vehicle's engine coolant and oil were mixing. There was no damage to the head gaskets or valves which normally are the causes of this type of failure. The manufacturer would not repair the vehicle under warranty because the contact was the third party owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop to be repaired. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 77,000.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chrysler Concorde | 114 | 4 | B | |
| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 626 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Chrysler Town And Country | 470 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Chrysler Town & Country | 470 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Chrysler Sebring | 269 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Chrysler 300M | 99 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Chrysler Voyager | 88 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Chrysler LHS | 30 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2001 Chrysler Chrysler Truck | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Chrysler Concorde
Does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Concorde: exterior lighting (April 2009); recliner (February 2003); frame and members (August 2001); child seat (November 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Concorde?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (90), body, doors & structure (4), steering (4).
How many complaints has the 2001 Chrysler Concorde had?
114 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 12, 2001 and the latest on June 21, 2017. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Chrysler Concorde a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Chrysler Concorde year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chrysler Concorde years have the most complaints?
1994 (355), 1999 (333), 2000 (315). See every Chrysler Concorde year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Chrysler Concorde has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data