Model year guide

2002 Chrysler concorde

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Chrysler concorde is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2002 Chrysler concorde — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2002 Chrysler concorde at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints78
Combined19–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Chrysler concorde recalls 1

Seats:front Assembly:recliner NHTSA Campaign #03V035000 · 05/02/2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Chrysler concorde common problems

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2002 Chrysler concorde MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,375
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume107 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,875 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Chrysler concorde costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,875
Fuel only$16,875
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2002 Chrysler concorde trims & engines on record

Trims
lx · lxi
Engines
2.7L 6-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl

2002 Chrysler concorde vehicles on record

2002 Chrysler concorde 2002 Chrysler concorde lx2C3HD46R72H173456 2002 Chrysler concorde 2002 Chrysler concorde lxi2C3HD36MX2H262128 2002 Chrysler concorde LX2C3HD46R52H240619

Other Chrysler concorde model years

2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1997 1996 1994

2002 Chrysler concorde — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chrysler concorde have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Chrysler concorde. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, seats, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Chrysler concorde get?

The 2002 Chrysler concorde has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.