2002 Chrysler Concorde Review
2002 Chrysler Concorde Review
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Pros
- Style, room, handling, up to 250 horsepower.
Cons
- Blind spots, unrefined power delivery, fussy stereo controls, some cheap interior bits.
What’s new
The Concorde goes uptown by adopting the LHS' (which is dropped this year) front and rear styling. More power is on tap for the LXi. And a new trim level debuts -- the Limited, which essentially replaces the LHS.
Edmunds says
A spacious and handsome family car with the moves of a sport sedan.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2002 Chrysler Concorde LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$194/mo for Concorde LX
Concorde LX
vs
$213/mo
Avg. Large Car
Vehicle overview
Even in its fifth year of production, we still find this generation of the Concorde very attractive. The sense of proportion and flowing shapes imbue this family/luxury sedan with timeless appeal. But for 2002, Chrysler traded last year's sexy nose for the more ungainly look of the now discontinued LHS. And who said high style has to be impractical? There is plenty of room for five adults to ride comfortably, and the spacious trunk has a flat load floor, allowing the most to be made of its 19 cubic feet. The only negative aspect of this car's design concerns blind spots created by the cheeky C-pillars and sloped rear window.
The cabin features large gauges, plush seats and mostly sound ergonomics. The gripes center around the stereo, which has confusing buttons and an annoying two-step method of setting radio presets. Interior materials are mostly fine, but a few low-grade trim pieces are present, as well.
Sharing its platform with the Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler 300M, the Concorde is now available in three trim levels: base LX, plush LXi and top-of-the-line Limited.
The LX is powered by a 2.7-liter 200-horsepower V6 and has most of the features folks want, such as air conditioning, tilt wheel, cruise control, power everything (including driver seat), keyless entry, a decent stereo with cassette and full gauges. The LXi has a larger V6 (a 3.5-liter unit that replaces last year's 3.2) with 234 horses, automatic headlamps, alloy wheels, leather seating and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Buyers who go whole hog and get the Limited will enjoy even more power (a stout 250 ponies) and luxury features. None of those engines will be mistaken for something from Lexus, as the Chrysler V6s growl noticeably under hard acceleration.
In addition to their healthy output, the V6 engines are frugal with fuel, earning EPA figures as high as 19 city/28 highway (2001 estimates for 2.7-liter engine). Another nice surprise is the Concorde's handling, which is impressively agile for a car that has a 113-inch wheelbase and stretches 209.1 inches in length.
Since it's a large car, one might automatically assume that the Concorde would ace all the crash-test scores, but up until last year, the Concorde posted only a "Marginal" rating in the critical frontal offset category. That score improved in 2001 to "Acceptable" and performance in most of the other categories was rated as "Good." 2002 scores were not available as of press time, but should be as good as, if not better than, the 2001 ratings.
In the past, Chrysler has been criticized for shoddy build quality and questionable reliability. Fortunately, the company has been making major headway in these critical areas, which makes the Concorde's great combination of style, room, comfort, performance and fuel economy all the more enticing.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2002 Chrysler Concorde.
5 star(77%)
4 star(19%)
3 star(1%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(0%)
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5 out of 5 stars
It's a Keeper
happyowner, 05/29/2008
2002 Chrysler Concorde LXi 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
This is my second Concorde. I like its style and my previous experience with the same model and my local dealership made me hardly consider any other car. I'm never embarrassed to give someone a ride, always enjoy its comfort on long trips, yet get good enough gas mileage to drive by myself. I'll drive it to 200,000.
3.75 out of 5 stars
Love it at 1st - - Then the repairs came
EB, 07/10/2008
2002 Chrysler Concorde Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
I love the car when I 1st bought it (used). It only had 59K miles on it. I thought it was a steal. Perhaps 6 months after the purchase I know why. I started hearing rumbling/throttling noise that sounded internal. Smaller garages wouldn't touch the problem. No engine lights were on. I thought Chrysler would know what it was better then anyone. They're more expensive but they would … know their car better than anyone. I had to replace the crank shaft at a cost of $3,100. I contacted Chrysler to see if they could help cover some of the cost since it only had 66K miles on it but they were no help. The dealer kept my car for 8 days with no loaner. Now the A/C is shot & the engine light is on!
4.5 out of 5 stars
2002 Black Concorde Limited
Spark , 09/06/2004
2002 Chrysler Concorde Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
We just bought this 2002 Limited.
WOW! Superior styling and quality
inside and out. The cavernous
interior is extemely comfortable with
fully powered, heated leather seats.
The stereo system featuring a 4
changer CD and cassette player has
plenty of power and sound seen rarely
in a factory system. The exterior is
flawless and the panels all fit
together with the … slightest gaps. The
doors, trunk, and hood close with a
soild "Thump" with no rattles or
clanks. Since we bought this car, I
have been asked by several
people, "What is that?" I believe
most had know idea that Chrysler made
such a high quality product. It feels
good "It's a Chrysler!"
4.88 out of 5 stars
Great Value for what we Paid...
T&L Langley, 07/28/2003
2002 Chrysler Concorde LXi 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Bought the car at a great price and
right from the beginning had great
Customer Service. Have only had minor
problems with the car (Thermostat),
other than that, both my wife and I
love the car. Initially rented a
Concorde for the Christmas Holidays and
we fell in love with it. I have a bad
back and there are some car seats that
are just not good for my back, this car …
was exceptionally comfortable. My wife
thought the Leather seats would be cold
in the winter and hot in the summer,
but we both found that they warm up
quickly in the cold and with the
efficient Air Conditioning, cool down
quickly when hot.
2002 Concorde Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,790 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $194/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Concorde include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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