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2004 Chrysler Concorde problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2004 Chrysler Concorde is among the quieter years of the Concorde on NHTSA's books: 66 complaints (71% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 12 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (15), electrical system (7), and body & structure (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

66

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

12

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Concorde years?

Concorde NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted484 complaints1993: 463 complaints1994: 484 complaints1995: 330 complaints1996: 236 complaints1997: 189 complaints1998: 213 complaints1999: 422 complaints2000: 364 complaints2001: 112 complaints2002: 72 complaints2003: 40 complaints2004: 66 complaints
Concorde NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Chrysler Concorde problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1523%
Electrical System711%
Body & Structure69%
Airbags58%
Transmission58%
Steering46%
Fuel System46%
Tires & Wheels35%
Lighting35%
Suspension35%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Latches & Locks23%
Other23%
Seats23%
Speed Control12%
Seat Belts12%
Brakes12%

Does the 2004 Chrysler Concorde have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V332000Latches & LocksSeptember 8, 2003 · 20,978 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CRACK, WHICH COULD PROPAGATE AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY LATCH SPRING TO DISENGAGE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2004 CONCORDE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS PRIOR TO THE FIRE SMOKE STARTED COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND THE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 26, 2006 · fire

“I OWN A 2004 CONCORDE. I JUST HAVE HAD RECALL WORK DONE ON THIS CAR. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND ASK THEM IF THERE WAS ANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IF YOU OWN ONE OF THESE CARS CALL YOUR DEALERSHIP. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 18J18182 RECALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 30, 2009

“I WAS DRIVING WEST ON HWY 8, GOING 5-10 MILES UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AND A VEHICLE AT A SIDE ROAD WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, HE THEN PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME INSTEAD OF WAITING, SO IT WAS HIS FAULT. HE EVEN SAID IT WAS HIS FAULT, AND HE WAS IN A HURRY AS IT WAS HIS LAST MEAL TO DELIVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 21, 2015 · crash

“MY VEHICLE WAS FIRST HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY A HIT AND RUN DRIVER. THEN IT WENT INTO ONGOING TRAFFIC TO HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON AND FINALLY WENT ON THE SIDE WALK HITTING A TREE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 16, 2015 · crash

“I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 27, 2008

2004 Chrysler Concorde — common questions

Is the 2004 Chrysler Concorde reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 66 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Concorde year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2004 Concorde problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (15 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), body & structure (6 complaints).

Does the 2004 Chrysler Concorde have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Chrysler Concorde. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chrysler Concorde years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Concorde years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among Concorde years belongs to 2003.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.