1998 Chrysler Concorde Consumer Discussions

Chrysler Concorde Electrical Issues

• Re: Battery Light [songbird2]

  Written by: r2d8 on Nov 4, 2009 8:00:03 AM

  I finally traded my 1998 Chrysler Concorde in on another vehicle. All the gauges began to mal function, I had no reading on temp, speedometer, odometer, gas, or RPM. I tried to get the problem fixed but the problem could not be found without putting the car in the shop for several days so the tech could try to locate the problem, which, as you know, could amount to several hundreds ... Read More

• Re: 1998 Concorde doesn't start in the cold [stevenh1]

  Written by: Eaglesoar23 on Jan 22, 2009 4:33:22 AM

  You are certainly not the only one. Chrysler Concorde wiring is terrible. It breaks down after 8-10 years and then cold and moisture effects it. I have a 1994 Concorde and it only will not start when the temp drops below 50. I have seen a few other posts stating this same problem. When I turn the key to the on position the fule needle does not rise and I notice ... Read More

Chrysler Concorde Maintenance and Repair

• Chrysler Concorde Battery Drain, FYI

  Written by: jparke8 on Oct 20, 2008 12:34:02 PM

  FYI: Recently I encountered a battery drain on my 2002 Chrysler Concorde. Using a volt meter setup for amps connected in series with the ground terminal of the Battery cable. I discovered the drain amounted to slightly more than 2 amps. Utilizing the fuse removal method, I discovered that the removal of fuse 18 (Horn/Amplifier) located in the inside fuse box. This fuse box is behind a pull panel on the ... Read More

Chrysler Concorde Electrical Issues

• 1998 Chrysler Concorde Gas Gauge Question

  Written by: r2d8 on Jul 8, 2008 11:51:00 AM

  I have a 1998 Chrysler Concorde with a little over 100,000 original miles on the engine. A couple of months ago, while driving, the gas gauge needle dropped down causing the ding sound that the tank is empty but the tank is not empty. I filled the tank up full, the needle did not drop again until the tank got down to 3/4 tank, then it continued drop off and on ... Read More

• Re: Electrical problems or ghost in 2000 Concorde [mondo3]

  Written by: slovacek on Sep 27, 2007 1:42:26 PM

  Hello, I had a 1990 chrysler new yorker 5th ave several years ago with the exact problem. It turned out to be the ignition switch. I had to laugh when I read about the ghosts because that is exactly what it seemed like! Also, it wound up having to have a new motor put into it & luckily I had purchased an extended warranty so it was covered. I now have ... Read More

Chrysler Concorde

• A great buy Used 1998 Concorde LXI

  Written by: iamallused on May 4, 2007 4:30:55 PM

  I recently purchased the LXI for $3,300 with 96,000 on the odometer,it has all the creature comforts plus moonroof. Everything is functional on this car. After reading through many of your posts for the LXI, questions concerning buying a used LXI or LX has come up. Never buy the LX for any REASON. Do your research, a horrible engine. The LXI is a proven winner engine wise. Let me say all ... Read More

• Re: 1998 Chrysler Concorde Engine Rebuild 2.7 liter DOHC V6 [pwilliams5]

  Written by: dom324 on Sep 14, 2009 2:52:16 PM

  yes is cold heating the part cerry red then use a over size sakit and slowly tap in when the part is heated it become biger giving you room to do it but the part is hot so look out and save your $50.00 for the next part you need on the 2.7

• 1998 Chrysler Concorde Engine Rebuild 2.7 liter DOHC V6

  Written by: pwilliams5 on Sep 26, 2008 2:32:18 PM

  OK I'm rebuilding a 2.7 liter V6 in a 1998 Chrysler Concorde LX for my boss. Here's the only issue I'm concerned about for the moment. is re installation of the Crankshaft Damper or pulley it was removed using a 3 jaw puller. but to reinstall a special tool C-4685-C1 is required it says cant justify spending 50 bucks on a tool i'm only going to use once. is there any ... Read More

• 1998 Chrysler Concorde Electrical Issue

  Written by: winter2 on May 26, 2008 6:58:52 PM

  My wife drives a 1998 Concorde with the 2.7L V-6 and it has less than 53K miles on it. We bought it new. Any how, the issue is that when it rains the odometer, the gear indicator in the dashboard, the clock on the radio and the overhead computer flash together from less bright to very bright and back randomly for several minutes and then it stops for a while. I ... Read More

• 1998 Concorde Limo

  Written by: beach15 on Oct 13, 2002 3:15:59 PM

  Well, it's rare to see something like this for sale (other than the 01' M this past summer), but a local used car dealer has a 1998 Chrysler Concorde LXI limo for $14,995. This would be quite an interesting buy, especially as a normal, everyday car. It would be kind of cool though...wonder how it drives (i.e. really noisy like most stock 98's?). Take a look at the ad: http://community.webshots.com/photo/12315199/52282554EIlLPP

• Need info on 1998 Concorde LXI

  Written by: rgarcia5 on Apr 29, 2002 7:38:45 PM

  I just recently purchased a used 1998 chrysler concorde LXI. I noticed a button on the dash below the radio that reads "Traction Control" I notice that when I initially start the car it lights up on the dash "Traction On" and "Traction Off" then they both disappear. However, when I press the button I'm referring to, it lights up on the dash as "Traction Off" I guess my question is, ... Read More

• Car Stalling ?

  Written by: BINU on Oct 3, 2001 10:43:31 AM

  My car :1998 Chrysler Concorde Lxi Yesterday, while trying to start the car, the car would start faintly and then die off. This happened a few times. I even felt a very mild vibration for 1-2 seconds before the car died off. Then I stepped on the gas pedal and started the car. This kept the car from dying off. Then I shifted to drive and drove off to the dealer. ... Read More

• Cargo Net

  Written by: 401k on Nov 11, 2000 4:22:52 PM

  Actually, fastdriver, the 1998 Concorde did not come with a cargo net as standard equipment. If randman1 has a 1998 model, he should simply pick one up at his local Chrysler dealer. As much as I am known on this board as an unabashed "Concorde Lover", I DID find that 1998 oversight by Chrysler to be a bit ridiculous, given the "Grand Canyon" that one finds when you open the trunk ... Read More

• sligirl

  Written by: 401k on Oct 27, 2000 10:17:58 PM

  A few comments on various subjects... First of all, on the face of it, it would seem that the price that the dealer offered for the 2000 LXi was pretty decent. It would appear (without doing real number-crunching) that it is a couple thousand below invoice. My humble opinion is that it doesn't hurt to haggle, but be prepared to pay the asking price if the dealer stands firm. Secondly, I ... Read More

• New concorde

  Written by: pqt2 on Jul 28, 2000 6:14:52 AM

  Call me nuts but I just purchased a new 2000 Concorde LXI. Traded in my 1998 Concorde LXI with 36K. Over all I was very happy with the '98. Road noise was not that bad, had the driverside door wind noise problem fixed, the computer replaced at about 20k and the driver's window motor replaced at 30k. Considering I remember when you could fix your family sedan with a pair of ... Read More

• what lemon problems mmanson2

  Written by: mmanson2 on Jul 1, 2000 3:37:56 AM

  What problems did you have with your 2000 concorde that Chrysler could not fix? I own a 1998 Chrysler concorde LXI and should I be concerned. Email me at manson@roanoke.infi.net

• sticking windows mmanson2

  Written by: mmanson2 on Jun 10, 2000 4:06:05 AM

  My 1998 chrysler concorde has had a problem with windows sticking in the up position. The problem occurred in the heat of the day and when it cooled down outside I was able to lower windows. I have found out that damp moisture has got into the window tracks causing them to stick at the top rubber part. The Dealer said it is a problem and the tracks and upper rubber ... Read More

• My 1998 Concorde LXI

  Written by: botoo on May 14, 2000 3:20:28 PM

  I don't usually respond unless I have negative comments as I think is the case with most on this board. However, I am going to as I have had my Lxi for over two years and LOVE it. Before this I owned three Audi's and purchased the Lxi because it has all the creature comforts of the Audi and more, for $15,000 less price. I have had no problems whatsoever. My ... Read More

• I Love It

  Written by: jthardy on May 13, 2000 11:32:56 PM

  I own a 1998 concord that has almost 35,000 miles on it now and I still love it. I had some problems with an intermittent drivers door window but since that was fixed every thing has been great. I do not see road noise as a problem with this car(especially) compared to several others out there. I will probably buy another chrysler product when the time comes.

• Concorde 3.2L v. 3.5L

  Written by: thompson9 on Apr 29, 2000 10:40:09 PM

  Dear Engineers, Physicists, et al: Since I've owned both a '97 Concorde LX and a '98 Concorde LXi, I can tell you from experience that from a dead stop, the 3.5L 24-valve Concorde LX was far and away a more powerful engine than the 3.2L 24-valve LXi. I am neither an engineer, mathematician nor physicist so I won't speculate about the torque, rpms or foot pounds/pounds feet. My understanding is that ... Read More

• mmanson2

  Written by: mmanson2 on Apr 29, 2000 4:41:47 AM

  I just posted #298 about my 1998 chrysler concorde the good and the bad.

• Re: Road Noise

  Written by: 401k on Apr 20, 2000 12:11:04 AM

  I had the thrill of riding in a client's Ferrari 360 Modena the other day. What a ride! However, it MUST be a pretty crummy car, according to what I've read here. The road/wind/engine noise that invaded the passenger cabin was outrageous! Especially for a $140,000 car! When you pay that kind of money, you would expect the car to at least be as quiet as one of those squishy Japanese ... Read More

• bad engines

  Written by: clayton4 on Mar 23, 2000 2:54:54 PM

  I have a 1998 Concorde that I had to replace the engine in at 42000 miles. The engine went bad because of a bad thermostat. Chrysler would not help me with this and I had to pay 4500.00 out of my pocket. This is after I already had to pay 1345.00 for a bad rear seal. I have never dealt with such unprofessional people as I had to at my dealership. ... Read More

• Need Advice

  Written by: alruri on Mar 6, 2000 7:30:47 PM

  I own a 1998 Chrysler Concorde. I took my car in Friday for an oil change and the service tech told me that my throttle was filthy ($90) my drive belts were cracked ($150) and that I needed to change the transmission fluid ($99.95)I have 34K miles on my car and feel that the drive belts and the throttle should not be in the shape they are in. This car is ... Read More

• Mimi919 !!

  Written by: BINU on Feb 9, 2000 6:05:43 PM

  Though it is not documented I would think that there is something automatic about the headlights on the Concorde .. My 1998 concorde lxi has this vague behavior about its headlights .. I have actually mentioned this a few times earlier but here goes ... I generally keep my headlights on while driving even during daytime ... I have noticed that the headlights(only) keep blinking occasionally when I drive on a ... Read More

• lljreed-

  Written by: fastdriver on Jan 8, 2000 4:49:47 PM

  lljreed- Have your dealer look up this info in his computer. It's from the NHTSA site. Service Bulletin Number: 18-09-98 Bulletin Sequence Number: 302 Date of Bulletin: 9802 NHTSA Item Number: SB600301 Make: CHRYSLER Model: CONCORDE Year: 1998 Component: ENGINE Summary: EXHIBITING A HOT ENGINE NO START, HOT ENGINE RESTART WITH A ROUGH IDLE, OR HOT EXHIBITING A HOT ENGINE NO START, HOT ENGINE RESTART WITH A ROUGH IDLE, OR HOT ... Read More

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  Written by: lljreed on Jan 7, 2000 7:18:18 PM

  I own a 1998 Chrysler Concorde with about 25,000 miles . . . overall, I love the car but have had a problem with it the last couple months that the dealer cannot find a computer code for (they sure are dependent on them!). After the car is warm -- driven for a few errands, it occasionally stalls on starting -- even to the point of refusing to start until it ... Read More

• michaeltwitty

  Written by: countrylawyer on Sep 7, 1999 11:37:53 PM

  "Zone charges" are Chrysler's expression for the "advertising charges" you'll see reference to on the new vehicle pricing and information pages on Edmund's. Go check the 1999 Concorde LX information; it's right below the autobytel.com blurb, in brackets. They also pull some Mickey Mouse stuff with their charges for customer information system ($20), and seven gallons of gas, or whatever it is. Nit-picky, I'm sure you'll agree, but there it was ... Read More

• 2000 Concorde

  Written by: countrylawyer on Aug 8, 1999 3:36:02 PM

  Just yesterday saw a 2000 Concorde on the lot at King Cotton Motors in Covington, Tennessee. They hadn't done the usual post-delivery check-outs on it yet, so I couldn't sit in it or drive it, but a brief through-the-window eye-ball revealed that Chrysler seems to have addressed my one aesthetic concern with the 1998-99 models, viz. the tacky-looking gauges. The first two years have dashes that don't look noticeably nicer than ... Read More