2001 Chrysler Concorde Review
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A spacious and handsome family car with the moves of a sport sedan.
Pros
Roomy interior, suave good looks, agile handling.
Cons
Spongy brakes, blind spots, cheap interior materials.
What's New for 2001
Supplemental side airbags are a new option for the year, and an internal trunk release and center shoulder belt for the rear seat are standard. A center console power outlet exists for those models equipped with bucket seats, and all models get steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Two new exterior colors and three new interior colors are available this year, and both engines now meet LEV standards for all 50 states.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
What a Nightmare
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased a pre-owned 2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi with a 3.2 L V6 engine. While we have all heard stories about the previous owner being an old lady that babied the car, in this case, I knew the owner and knew that to be the case. The car had been maintained by a local Chrysler dealership with 3,000 mile oil changes and had 42K at the time of my purchase. At around 50,000 the transmission welded itself solid, common problem with this model. Now at 75K it has major engine failure. What a piece of junk. Chrysler should be ashamed. And this is on top of the fact that the trunk supports are weak and the trunk constantly falls on your head when retrieving items from it. My first Chrysler & my last
Favorite Features
That someone else will soon own this lawn ornament.
Suggested Improvements
Chrysler should close up shop and sell out to Toyota. I have a Celica that I bought used at 100K and have added another 100K of my own, with only oil changes, tires, and brakes. A joy to own other than its small size.
Reason for Lemon Laws
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chrysler Concorde LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I previously owned a '96 Concorde with 3.3 L engine; a great car. We bought this car used, with the 2.7 L engine. The engine selfdestructed at less than 52,000 miles due to the timing chain problem. There are many web sites detailing this problem with this engine. Chrysler denies any help. Changing the headlamp bulb requires removing the front fascia!
Favorite Features
Lots of room.
Suggested Improvements
This car is hopeless.
Interior Finish Work- Poor
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
POOR INTERIOR WORKMANSHIP - Finish color coming off dashboard (paint instead of dyed plastic). Power window operation makes crunching sound when going up and down - due to poor molding fit-up.Weather stripping on all 4 doors have shrunk away from doors (poor material selection or glue job), with 3/4" gaps and do not seal or keep out road noise. Plastic door molding delaminating due to manufacturing defect (bad glue job)- never had any type of problem like this in any other car. Exterior black weather stripping parts become badly damaged by UV rays and look worn. CD player wore out in 4 yrs. Front dashboard speaker failed in 2 yrs. Just overall poor quality workmanship and or components
Favorite Features
Large trunk.
Suggested Improvements
Improve quality of interior workmanship dramatically! Front of car under bumper too low to ground - bottoms out coming out of driveways and intersections - scrapes up lower bumper cowl. Exterior finish does not hold up well to sun.
Beware the LX model with the 2.7 liter!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chrysler Concorde LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased the car used (with the 2.7 liter engine) as a a roomy rather fuel efficient, full sized family vehicle. The car had 65,000 at the time of purchase. Less than a year later, at 75K, the internal water pump failed and flooded the engine with coolant, and also a loose exhaust valve guide caused the valve to wiggle and not seat seat properly, in turn causing damage to the valve seat. Hence the cylinder wouldn't hold compression. The total cost of repairs was $2,481 !! The 2.7 liter has an awful reputation of premature, catastrophic failures. Research the web!! I did, but it was too late for me! Stay away from the 2.7. Trust me.
Favorite Features
Very roomy with tons of trunk space.
Suggested Improvements
A reliable engine.
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Very reliable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I do all types of driving. This car is very comfortable and rides the best of any car I have owned. I have had no problems with the car----Zero. I had front brakes installed at 72,000 miles. This is about normal for any car. Gas mileage on an interstate trip tops out at 30.6 to 30.8 any time on a trip.This is cruising at 65-72mph.
Favorite Features
Cockpit layout and leather seats.
Suggested Improvements
Wind noise improvements.
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