The Lemon Index
200020022nd generation
About average · most complaints: engine
Better years to buy
39 owner complaints, first 3 years 20 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2001 Chrysler 300M 772001 Kia Sephia 1662001 Oldsmobile Intrigue 125
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 35,000 and 70,000 miles (56,000–112,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 39 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K miles (97K km) Right in the range where most owners reported problems.
- At 100K and 150K miles (161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 09E012000 (lights), 03V035000 (seats) and 01V273000 (body structure) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
- Chrysler sent dealers 76 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chrysler's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 39 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 35K to 69K miles (56K to 112K km) on the car (24 of all 39 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Timing chain broke on 2.7l Chrysler mitsibushi engine in 2001 Concorde at only 69,700 miles. This caused sever engine damage including bent valves and broken heads.
2001 Chrysler Concorde owner · NHTSA complaint 10080389
More owner reports
Car seized at 55 mph power steering locked up. Dealer inspected it was due to sludge build up. Provided all oil changes and extended warranty claim was denied.
NHTSA complaint 10042930
Foia email fwd fm tis request information re Chrysler's 2001 concord 2.7l engine.
NHTSA complaint 10033850
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 76 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been
- Loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side
- Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 4
- Lights · recall issued 2009
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.
- Seats · recall issued 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
- Body structure · recall issued 2001
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.".
Show all 4 recalls
- Child seat · recall issued 2000
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 …
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Chrysler Concorde recall, all years · All Chrysler recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedThrottle control failure2003
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl.
Every Chrysler Concorde year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2001 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew a bit more than the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 114; 100 is average, lower is better). The Chrysler Concorde year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2002.
What are the most common 2001 Chrysler Concorde problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (77%), transmission & drivetrain (5%) and steering (5%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde have?
4 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Chrysler Concorde problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 35,000 and 70,000 miles (56,000–112,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 39 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K miles, a 2001 is right in the range where most owners reported problems. At 100K and 150K miles, a 2001 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 5% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Chrysler Concorde have?
2.7L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler Concorde year is better than the 2001?
Nearby, the 2002 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about average).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works