Does the 2002 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde, the most recent reported on February 5, 2003 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (23 complaints), followed by air bags (6).

How many 2002 Chrysler Concorde complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 65 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Chrysler Concorde recalls and problems

1 recall and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Chrysler Concorde recalls

Seats: front assembly, recliner

NHTSA campaign 03V035000 · reported February 5, 2003 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,066,000 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling23
Air bags6
Electrical system6
Power train6
Seats4
Seat belts3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Steering3
Suspension3
Wheels3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 5, 2020 · Seats · 190,000 miles
THIS CAR HAS AN ONGOING RECALL FOR SEAT RECLINER BOLTS. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE SEAT BACK WENT FLAT AND I FELL BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING. THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TIME THE SEAT BELT RECLINER BOLT BROKE. I BELIEVE I AM DUE FINANCIAL RESTITUTION EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT GET INJURED OR WORSE I COULD HAVE KILLED…

Aug 11, 2017 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 216,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A FUEL ODOR WAS NOTICED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (FREMONT AUTO MALL IN FREMONT, CA) AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT…

Nov 4, 2014 · Air bags · 43,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…

Oct 27, 2014 · Electrical system · 48,000 miles
FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE WE NOTICED THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING. THIS COULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, WHILE PARKED, AND EVEN WHILE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AT NIGHT. THE CAR'S ALARM WOULD ALSO CHIRP WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF. THIS HAS CONTINUED, AND PROGRESSED TO THE BATTERY DRAINING IF UN-DRIVEN FOR OVER 12 HOURS. WE…

Aug 9, 2013 · Power train · 85,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE RPM READING INCREASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING, HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT FAILURE. THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE…

Concorde model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	7	307	15	3
2001	3	106	1	0
2002	1	65	4	1
2003	0	27	1	0
2004	1	40	5	1

Across all years, the 2000 Concorde has the most complaints (307). All Chrysler Concorde years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Chrysler Concorde have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde, the most recent reported on February 5, 2003 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?: Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (23 complaints), followed by air bags (6).
How many 2002 Chrysler Concorde complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 65 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 5, 2020.