1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2L from North America

Faults:

Dual Cat. Converters went at 25,000 miles, but were covered under warranty. Besides that I did 155,000 miles with only basic maintenance (oil changes/brakes/tune up at 100,000 miles). No major or minor repairs, and was confident I was going to get another 100,000 trouble-free miles out of it.

General Comments:

I rear-ended a car and totaled my Concorde (front-end collisions result in extreme repair costs). When looking for a new car, I only looked for another Concorde. I have heard terrible stories about the 2.7L, but never a bad one about the 3.2L. I bought another 1998 with 55,000 miles and am positive I'll get 150,000+ out of it easy. My new one doesn't have ABS brakes or traction control (a big mistake, I highly recommend those options to those considering which options to get). Performance was great, and ran smoothly at very high speeds.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th October, 2003

1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi 2.7 from North America

Summary:

Car not worth price/frequency of repairs

Faults:

Output Sensor failed at 36,000 m

Input Sensor failed at 77,500 m

Window motor (driver's) failed at 45,000 m

Rotor wear

Car pulls to left (unresolved)

Ticking noise in engine (unresolved)

General Comments:

Concorde is unpredictable and unreliable.

Chrysler and its Dealers know of the recurring problems yet remain "ignorant" to the public.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 10th September, 2003

1998 Chrysler Concorde 2.7L from North America

Summary:

A great car in need of a bit more attention to detail

Faults:

Driver and Passenger power window mechanisms fell apart.

Lost idler pulley.

Left rubber rear door seal falling off.

Squeaks when not turning right (suspect bad CV joint of wheel bearing).

General Comments:

Very comfortable car with great looks. Loads of interior room, huge trunk.

The 2.7L V6 seems to be a perfect match for the car. Enough power to motivate the full-sized semi-luxury sedan, yet still get 30-40 MPG. The engine compartment is well laid-out with just about everything easily accessible. It's slung quite low, so you need to ramp it or do a tight squeeze for shade-tree oil changes.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st June, 2003

13th Oct 2003, 12:39

I am mulling over purchasing a used Concorde this month. It is 1999 lx version with the infamous 2.7L. In your review I noticed there were no mentions of the notorious "sludge" or "freeze" problems that are plastered all over consumer sites about this car. The vehicle has 87K and is is good shape. Just wondering, since the mileage is near the same as yours, if anything that could've gone wrong, has done so and how it's going so far? Thanks much!!

1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2 from North America

Summary:

Appearance and ride excellent, reliability fair

Faults:

Within 3 months of purchasing the car the air conditioning compressor failed and required replacement at significant cost.

The front passenger door power window failed and the driver door power window switch works occasionally.

Road noise is loud in the backseat.

Weather stripping on rear passenger side door fell off.

General Comments:

Disappointed with the vehicle considering the low mileage when purchased.

Highway ride is excellent. Mileage on extended trips is excellent and even around town is better then expected. Consistently getting 23 mpg around town. During a 500 mile vacation trip I got 31 mpg.

Very roomy and comfortable in both the front and rear seats.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 31st October, 2002

9th Mar 2005, 13:07

The vehicle rides well and the, under the hood, maintenance is low however, there are items that are consistently wrong in regards to the inside of the vehicle.

1. Driver's side window failed within one month of purchasing the vehicle and the passenger side window was not long after that. Upon fixing the driver side windows, within 6 months it failed again. The car obviously has a very poor window regulator.

2. The stripping on the back window, passenger side as falling off

3. The wood grain dash has bubbled

4. The defroster has to be on constantly or the windows will fog instantly.

In regards to MPG, not very good in traffic, but what car is?

1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi from North America

Summary:

All looks, no comfort

Faults:

This car, while giving a great appearance has many flaws that are very annoying. When I first bought the car each time I would open a door the weatherstripping would fall down. The dealer told me that Chrysler uses no adhesive. The Infinity sound system sounds horribly cheap and unpleasing. The overall workmanship on the car seems careless at best.

General Comments:

Having always had General Motors cars before I am now trying to sell this car to go back to the quality and ride I was accustomed to before. While looking sleek and beautiful it seems that things like ride & seat comfort etc. have been overlooked. Very disappointed in this car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 23rd August, 2002

1998 Chrysler Concorde LXI from North America

Summary:

Beauty is only skin deep

Faults:

Transmission engine speed sensor replaced at 30,000 miles.

Tie-rod ends had to be replaced at 48,000 miles.

Steering rack and pinion replaced at 48,000 miles.

Front suspension parts replaced at 30,000 miles.

General Comments:

This is a beautifully designed, roomy car.

It rides and performs like a dream.

Unfortunately mine is falling apart faster than I can keep it repaired.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 16th July, 2002

1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi 2.7L from North America

Summary:

A great machine for the highway or rollin' on a Sunday afternoon..

Faults:

Power window glitch.

Small accessories breaking.

General Comments:

Just a great car. Comfortable. Reliable. Responds well and is always there when I need it. Have the Infiniti sound system and it sucks, but it's probably more how loud I play it than how it is supposed to be played. A great car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th February, 2002

1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2L from North America

Summary:

One of the finest cars on the road

Faults:

The only thing that the car has needed is general maintenance.

The front brakes were replaced at 42,000.

The oil gets changed every 3 months.

General Comments:

This car is the nicest car that I've ever driven.

It handles like a dream cruising at 75MPH.

The only complaint that I have about the car is it takes it FOREVER to warm up on cold mornings. I have a 10 mile drive to work in the morning, and usually the car is just starting to warm up when I get there.

The car has a good transmission in it, except for the fact that if you're slowly accelerating it shifts into overdrive too early and makes the engine sound like it's laboring.

All in all, this car is the nicest car that I've ever owned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd November, 2001