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LH platform

1999 Chrysler Concorde — 2.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 Concorde 2.7L.

Engine 2.7LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1999 Chrysler Concorde is a full-size sedan built on the company's LH platform and powered by a 2.7L engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 18 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg and requiring 5 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API oil with a filter change. With 335 total owner complaints and 5 recalls on record, the model's top complaint area is Engine & Engine Cooling, a figure that places this model year in the middle-to-upper tier of the Concorde's 1993–2004 complaint history — below the 1994 peak of 417 but well above the 2003 low of 27. That positioning suggests 1999 falls within a stretch of the model's run where persistent engine-related concerns remained a defining reliability theme rather than an anomaly, meaning researchers should view this year as representative of the platform's broader mid-life mechanical challenges rather than an outlier.

Model year1999 1998

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, battery, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 500 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-J; Optional: 7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04591099AB discontinued
Fuel filter	04546610 discontinued · alt 05003960AA
Spark plug	68304017AA discontinued · alt 68304015AA
Battery	BB34U900AA discontinued
Front wiper blades	05011206AC alt 05011207AB
Serpentine belt	04892479AB discontinued · alt 04663950AF
Thermostat	68027789AA discontinued · alt 04792237AE

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	209.1 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	113 in
Curb weight	3452 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 28 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	106 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	1.7 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	125 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

85-115 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	525 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	175 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.4-.6 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.56 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15; Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 PSI.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	Longitudinal engines 44.0-54.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle	16 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	16 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.458 in / 1.019 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	Bolts 1-8	35 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1-8	55 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-8	55 ft. lbs
4	Bolts 1-8	90 degrees
5	21

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Tighten the cap bolts to finger tight. Step 2

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Ignition Timing (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1999 Chrysler Concorde sits at the forefront of a troubling mid-generation spike, reversing a positive trend where complaints had steadily dropped from 417 in 1994 to just 158 in 1997. In 1999, federal complaints surged to 335 alongside five recalls, a stark increase from the 179 complaints and three recalls recorded just the year prior. The data identifies the engine and engine cooling system as the dominant failure point with 145 complaints, though the specific root cause is not specified in the federal record. This elevated unreliability persists into the 2000 model year—which saw 318 complaints and eight recalls—before the numbers finally plummet in 2001. Given its position at the peak of a renewed reliability decline and a heavy concentration of engine complaints, the 1999 model is a risky purchase; a buyer would be better served seeking the earlier 1997 or later 2001 models that bracket this problematic arc.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

147

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

335

Owner complaints

25 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98’99’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 335 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling145

Power Train25

Seats19

Vehicle Speed Control18

Visibility11

Structure9

Steering8

Suspension7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

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… 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…

00V034000Seat BeltsReported 04/02/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 147 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
3100519	2019-11-20	Structure	Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…
3100619	2019-11-20	Structure	Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 34 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter LH-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04591099AB Fuel filter 04546610 Spark plug 68304017AA

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1999 Concorde 2.7L take?

5 qt w/ filter of BELOW 32 F: 5W-30 API, BELOW 100 F: 5W-30 API, ABOVE 0 F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1999 Concorde have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.7L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.