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1997 Chrysler Concorde vs 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1997 Chrysler Concorde1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
NHTSA complaints134316
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)97133
Investigations37
Crash reports1211
Fire reports66
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2018
Median reported incident mileage81,500 mi80,800 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChrysler ConcordeMercury Grand Marquis
Engine and Engine Cooling26124
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1632
Fuel System, Gasoline1532
Steering1722
Suspension926
Vehicle Speed Control424
Electrical System1312
Exterior Lighting519

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion611
Clunking / rattling50
Overheating027
Vibration / shaking011
Stalling010
Brake problems09
1997 Chrysler Concorde
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.