1998 Chrysler Concorde LX
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- Photo: 1999 Chrysler Concorde LXi, front right, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: New York registered imported Chrysler Concorde LXi in Greece (10350063634) by Charlie from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler Concorde by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Chrysler Concorde LXi, rear left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Chrysler Concorde Limited, Rear Left, 05-18-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Chrysler Concorde LX is a 200-hp 2.7-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,855 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 190 lb-ft of torque at 4850 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Concorde measures 209.1 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,463 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,855 ($43,576 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7 L DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (24 valves) |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 209.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,463 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Chrysler Concorde LX with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Chrysler CONCORDE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Jan 13, 2004 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 04V021000
Feb 5, 2003 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 03V035000
175 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Chrysler CONCORDE
Owner Complaints
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Chrysler CONCORDE (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 66 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Visibility | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.