Model year

1993 Chrysler Concorde

Sedan, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Jan 3, 1995 to Dec 10, 2007.

Recall campaigns covering this model year43.53M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints30212.6 times the median 1993 sedan
Severity index12.61993 sedans average 14.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1993 Chrysler Concorde peaked in 2000, with 53 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

02040601995199853200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

27% of complaints about the 1993 Chrysler Concorde name fuel system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Fuel system
83
Brakes
49
Engine and cooling
36
Equipment
31
Powertrain
30
Structure
27
Suspension
27
Electrical system
23
Steering
19
Visibility and wipers
16
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 1993 Chrysler Concorde

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1993 Chrysler Concorde
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
04V-021Jan 13, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with…Powertrain2,315,768Repair or modification
99V-215Aug 9, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehiclesSuspension402,830Not stated
98V-184Aug 6, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l enginesFuel system722,600Part replacement
98V-130Jun 12, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.3l enginesFuel system84,600Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1993 Chrysler Concorde

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

302 complaints on file, page 1 of 16.

  1. Filed Dec 10, 2007Failure Dec 9, 2007155,167 milesEugene, ORTie rod assembly

    STEERING LINKAGE FAILURE WHILE BACKING INTO THE DRIVE WAY. NOTHING WOULD INDICATE THERE WAS ABOUT TO BE A FAILURE. LINKAGE BOLTS SHEERED OFF. TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. CALLED CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY WOULD PAY FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAID "IM SORRY MR. ANDERSON DUE TO THE WARRANTY LAPS OF THE VEHICLE CHRYSLER IS UNABLE TO ASSIST IN REPAIR OF YOUR STEERING LINKAGE PROBLEMS" MY CAR IS A 1993 CONCORDE WITH 155K MILES. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10211340
  2. Filed Oct 17, 2007Failure Oct 14, 2007107,034 milesCoco, FLAir bags1 injured

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 2-5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,034.

    NHTSA complaint 10205995
  3. Filed Sep 28, 2007Failure Sep 23, 2007134,500 milesPleasantville, NJEquipment, Steering

    MY SON HAS A 1993 CONCORDE, AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING. VIBRATION IN STEERING, AND TO MUCH PLAY. WHEN HE INFORMED ME OF THE PROBLEM HE WAS HAVING, I TOLD HIM TO TURN HIS STEERING WHEEL, THEN HE TURNED IT THE OTHER WAY, BOTH TIE RODS LOOKED ODD. I TOLD HIM DON'T TAKE THE CAR FAR. AFTER HE LEFT, I NOTICED ODD MARKS LEFT IN THE DIRT IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE, LEFT LARGER AND HEAVIER IMPRINT THEN THE PASSENGER SIDE. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS, AND FOUND THIS HTTP://WWW.DAIMLERCHRYSLERVEHICLEPROBLEMS.COM. AS I WAS READING THE INFORMATION I WAS AMAZED, THEN READING FURTHER I NOTICED THEY EXPLAIN THE PROBLEMS AND WHAT HAPPENS. GRANTED THE CAR HAS 135,000 MILES ON IT, IF THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD A PROBLEM AND HAD IT FIXED OR BAND AIDED ADD ANOTHER 65,000 MILES TO A PROBLEM THAT ALREADY EXISTS, IT WOULD BE TIME TO FIX AGAIN. THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM, AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE CAR HAS OTHER ISSUES, BESIDES THE STEERING, THIS ALSO EXPLAINS WHY MOST OF THE CHRYSLERS AT THE YOU PULL IT YARD I WAS AT WHERE HEAVENLY DAMAGED IN THE FRONT, AND HEAD ON. IF YOUR STEERING FAILS, YOU HAVE NO CHOICE HOLD ON, HOPE FOR THE BEST, TILL YOU HIT SOMETHING HEAD ON, OR SOMEONE HITS YOU. I HAVE HAD SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY SON, HE BECAME HEAVILY ADDICTED TO HEROIN, IT TOOK ME 2 YEARS TO GET HIM TO GET THE HELP HE NEEDED. HE WENT TO A FAITH BASED REHAB, HE COMPLETED THE PROGRAM AND CAME HOME OCTOBER 2006. HE WORKED ALL YEAR TO SAVE UP FOR A CAR, THIS GAVE HIM A GREAT BOOST, THAT HE ACCOMPLISHED HIS GOAL. I GUESS I AM LUCKY THAT I KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT CARS, AND MY SON IS ABLE TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT HIS ISSUES WITH THE CAR, SO NO ONE HAS BEEN HURT YET. BELIEVE ME IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY SON, WHILE HE IS DRIVING THIS CAR, AND I FIND OUT IT IS BECAUSE OF THE STEERING PROBLEMS, THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER KNEW ABOUT.. THEY THINK THEY ARE SAVING MONEY, ATTORNEYS ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THEN PARTS. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10204420
  4. Filed Sep 18, 2007Failure Sep 9, 200782,000 milesCarterec, NJTread/belt

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE, SIZE 205/70R15 TIRES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06T016000 (TIRES:TREAD/BELT) WAS REFERENCED. WHILE DRIVING 10-60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING AND VIBRATING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEEL BELT AND TIRES SHIFTED. COOPER TIRES STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE OLD AND THAT NO RECALL WAS AVAILABLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE PURCHASE DATE, POWERTRAIN, AND DEALER INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10203313
  5. Filed Jul 13, 2007Failure Jul 12, 2007104,000 milesPasadena, CAElectrical system

    1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE - 3.3 LITER V6 FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS: POWER WINDOWS POWER LOCKS POWER TRUNK RELEASE A/C CRUISE CONTROL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (TRACTION CONTROL OPTION NOT INSTALLED) (POWER RADIO ANTENNA NOT INSTALLED) (OPTIONAL TRANSMISSION COOLER RADIATOR INSTALLED) (ALL FACTORY RECALLS WERE COMPLETED ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR) CURRENT ONGOING ISSUES WITH CAR: 1) HORN RANDOMLY GOES OFF IN WARMER WEATHER (80 F +) DUE TO POSSIBLE STEERING WHEEL CONSTRUCTION ISSUES OR COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERMITTENT ISSUE OR WIRING HARNESS ISSUE. 2) ELECTRIC TRUNK DOOR OPENS AT RANDOM AND WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DOOR LOCKS OPEN BY THEMSELVES AND THE HORN GOES OFF DUE TO POSSIBLE COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERMITTENT ISSUE OR WIRING HARNESS ISSUE. 3) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAGES SHUT OFF DURING DRIVING AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT ITSELF INTO 1ST GEAR OR INTO REVERSE WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC OR ON THE FREEWAY (REGARDLESS OF CURRENT SPEED) DUE TO POSSIBLE COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERMITTENT ISSUE OR WIRING HARNESS ISSUE. (THIS IS USUALLY FUN TO EXPERIENCE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH+)! NOT! (RPMS SHOOT UP TO OVER 6,000+) 4) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK ON ENGINE START AND WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR AND WILL NOT DOWN OR UP SHIFT WHILE DRIVING UNTIL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DECIDES TO WORK AGAIN DUE TO POSSIBLE COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERMITTENT ISSUE OR WIRING HARNESS ISSUE. 5) THE FRONT END WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT, WHEN I TURN SHARP TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE PARKING OR JUST PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY OR ONTO A ROAD FROM A PARKED POSITION, THE DRIVE SHAFTS OR STRUTS OR ARMS THEMSELVES SEEM TO SHIFT AND CLUNK VERY LOUDLY (SIMILAR TO A 40 LB. SLEDGE HAMMER BEING SWUNG INTO YOUR SUB-FRAME IN THE FRONT END). I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO 3 CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND 4 PRIVATE GARAGES AND NO ONE HAS FIGURED IT OUT. I REPLACED (2 FRONT DRIVE AXLES, 4 STRUTS, STUTT MOUNTS, LOWER BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS, ALL RUBBER BUSHINGS IN FRONT END, REAR SWAY BAR AND BUSHINGS).

    NHTSA complaint 10196242
  6. Filed Sep 20, 2006Failure Aug 17, 2006Fairfield, CAFuel system, Fuel injection system

    MIDDLE INJECTOR O-RING ON LEFT BANK IS LEAKING AT THE TOP. MY CAR IS A 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE AND FALLS UNDER RECALL ID 98V184000. THE RECALL WAS DONE ONCE AND I KNOW THAT THE O-RINGS ARE REPLACED AS PART OF THIS RECALL SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WON'T FIX THIS AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY AND THEY CHARGED ME $102 LABOR BECAUSE THEY SAID IT DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE RECALL. AS I UNDERSTAND THIS THE O-RINGS WERE REPLACED AND NOW THERE WORK HAS FAILED AND THEY WON'T STAND BEHIND IT. *NM

    NHTSA complaint 10168745
  7. Filed Aug 23, 2006Failure Aug 14, 2006Fairfield, CAFuel system, Fuel injection system

    THE FUEL IS LEAKING AT THE INJECTORS ON MY 1993 CONCORDE AND THERE IS A RECALL ID # 98V184000 AND I WANT TO KNOW WHY FAIRFIELD CHRYSLER WON'T HONOR THIS. DON'T THEY KNOW THAT THE CAR COULD CATCH ON FIRE I COULD LOSE MY FAMILY. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10166333
  8. Filed Jul 12, 2006Failure Jul 7, 2006131,000 milesCarteret, NJFuel system, Fuel injection system

    DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START, AND THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE UPPER PLENUM AND ALL THE O RINGS WERE REPLACED.

    NHTSA complaint 10162230
  9. Filed Mar 14, 2006Failure Mar 13, 2006Louisville, OHVehicle speed controlCrash1 injured

    MY DAUGHTER WHO IS A NEW DRIVER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE TO AROUND 90-95 MPH, SHE HIT THE BRAKES AND BEGAN TO LOSS CONTROL OF THE CAR , IT WAS RAINING AND THE ROADS WERE WET. WHILE TRYING TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR SHE BEGAN TO SLIDE ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND HIT THE CENTER BARRIER WALL . SHE HAS A LOT OF BRUISING AND SCRAPES LUCKILY NOTHING MAJOR. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10152691
  10. Filed Nov 7, 2005Failure Feb 1, 2005Lansing, MIHeater core

    DT: THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE HEATER AUTOMATICALLY CAME ON. THE HEATER BLEW AT MAXIMUM SPEED. THE CONTROLS DID NOT WORK, ALLOWING HIM TO ADJUST THE HEAT SETTINGS. THE HEATER WILL CUT OFF AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10141978
  11. Filed Oct 7, 2005Failure Apr 23, 200577,881 milesLAS Vegas, NVVehicle speed control

    DT: CONSUMER BOUGHT (1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE FIVE MONTHS AGO. TOOK IT TO DMV, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE LESS MILES ON IT THAN WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD. THEN ,CONSUMER REALIZED THAT THE ODOMETER WAS GOING BACKWARDS. WENT BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE DMV TOLD THEM THAT AFTER 10 YEARS THE MILES ON A VEHICLE DID NOT MATTER. ALSO, THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE BEST THEY COULD DO WAS PUT IN A NEW ODOMETER, AND SIMPLY SET IT FOR THE AMOUNT OF MILES THAT THEY HAD TOLD THE CONSUMER WAS THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 10139003
  12. Filed Sep 20, 2005Failure Sep 7, 2005205,000 milesLeominster, MAFuel system, Fuel railFire

    DT: THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL RAIL,, AND WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL. THE RECALL INFORMATION WAS FOUND THROUGH A CHRYSLER WEBSITE, AND CONSUMER PUT IN THE LAST EIGHT DIGITS OF THE VIN AND THEY WERE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER'S SON CONTACTED CHRYSLER THIRTY TIMES , AND THEY ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THERE WAS FUEL RAIL LEAK, AND A NEW FUEL RAIL WOULD HAVE TO BE INSTALLED, ALONG WITH OTHER WIRING THAT WAS MELTED AS A RESULT. THE CONSUMER'S SON HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, AND WISHED TO TAKE VEHICLE AWAY FROM CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP BECAUSE HE FELT THEY WERE DOING NOTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER AGREED TO FIX THE RECALL BUT FIRST THEY WANTED TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE AS THE CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING ODD AND PULLED OVER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE HOOD WAS RAISED. AND A SMALL FIRE CAME FROM THE FUEL RAIL. A BYSTANDER PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH HIS HAND, AND THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10137117
  13. Filed Aug 21, 2005Failure Aug 14, 2005Camarillo, CASteering

    I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT, I HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE RITE TO GET OUT. WHEN MY FRONT TIRES CAME OFF THE DRIVE WAY( OR CURB) I HEARD A SNAP. MY TIRES WOULDNT MOVE AFTER THAT. THE STEERIING WHEEL WOULD MOVE BUT MY TIRES WOULDNT. I HAD TO PAY $150 TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A AN AUTO SHOP ($50), HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT AND TELL ME WHAT HAD HAPPENED($70), AND HAVE IT TOWED BACK($50). THE AUTO SHOP TOLD ME THAT TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE TIE RODS TO THE RACK AND PINION HAD SNAPED IN HALF. THEY WANTED $820 TO FIX IT. I HAD THEM TOW IT BACK TO MY PARKING SPOT. I TOOK THE RACK AND PINION OUT MYSELF AND GOT THE BOLTS OUT. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING THIS PROBLEM. MY WIFE HAD LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF THIS PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED TO ANYONE ELSE. SHE FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO QUITE A FEW PEOPLE. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO OWNES A 1994 DODGE INTREPID. MY FRIEND SAID THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HIS CAR. HE WAS DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENED TO HIM, HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS CAR AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. MY WIFE FOUND A STORY OF A COUPLE OF PEOPLE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IT ENDED UP TAKING THE LIVES OF THERE 18 YR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER BOYFRIEND. I COULDNT FIND A RECALL FOR IT ON YOUR WEBSITE. I DONT KNOW IF YOU OR THE COMPANY'S WHO HAVE BUILT THESE CARS KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM. IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED IF IT WERE INVESTAGAED. BEFORE IT TAKES ANYMORE LIVES.

    NHTSA complaint 10133668
  14. Filed Jul 15, 2005Failure Mar 6, 2001Smithfield, NCFuel system, Fuel injection systemFire

    WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL 98V184000 WAS DONE ON FUEL O RINGS, TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED FIRE WAS CAUSED BY OIL ON MOTOR.*AK CONSUMER STATES SHE HAD BEEN SMELLING GAS FOR ABOUT 7-8 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE FIRE STARTED AROUND THE FUEL RAIL O-RING. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 8004353
  15. Filed Jul 8, 2005Failure Jun 3, 200558,300 milesBloomington, INFuel system, Fuel injection system

    DT: THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PASSENGER FUEL RAIL BECAUSE OF 0-RINGS. APPARENTLY THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE. NOW, THERE IS A CRACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, IT IS LEAKING. THIS IS THE THIRD PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL RAIL.*AK *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10124879
  16. Filed Mar 25, 2005Failure Mar 25, 2005104,100 milesGaithersburg, MDLatch

    DEALER HAD FIXED RECALL C45 - FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK ON 93 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. PICKED UP CAR FROM DEALER AND RETURNING HOME AT 40 MPH (RT 124 MD) WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE HOOD POPS OPEN AND SLAMS AGAINST THE FRONT WIND SHIELD WITH A LOUD BANG. WINDSHIELD NOT DAMAGED. SOMEHOW MANAGED TO PULL THE HOOD AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. HOOD DISTORTED AND CRUMPLED. HOOD SHOCKS AND HINGES RIPPED. HOOD SUDDENLY OPENING WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE HOOD LOCK. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10114722
  17. Filed Sep 30, 2004Failure Sep 30, 2004Magnolia, MSAutomatic transmission

    WHILE SHIFTING TRANSMISSION PIN SHAFT SHEARED OFF. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND TOWED IT THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10094737
  18. Filed Jul 20, 2004Failure Jul 2, 200480,800 milesDallas, TXTie rod assembly

    1. NO GRADUAL SIGNS. ONE DAY, FRONT END VERY UNSTABLE, SHAKING AND WOBBLING - AS IF FRONT END NOT ALIGNED OR BAD TIRES / INFLATION. STEERING THE VEHICLE WAS A CHALLENGE & FELT VERY UNSAFE. SAME DAY, I TOOK VEHICLE TO TIRE STORE TO HAVE LOOKED AT, TIRES CHECKED / ROTATED IF NEEDED. REPLACED ONE REAR TIRE THAT WAS SOON TO BE NEEDED AND CHECKED INFLATION ON OTHERS, ETC. 5:30PM, I WAS SENT ON MY WAY. CAR DROVE BETTER IT SEEMED - FOR APPROX. 4 MILES. 2. 5:45PM - AT RED STOP LIGHT, WHILE WAITING FOR LIGHT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE WITH VEHICLE. ONCE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I WAS 2ND CAR IN LINE TO PROCEED... WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO. I THOUGHT MAY HAVE STALLED - NO. IT WOULD JUST NOT GO. I GOT OUT OF VEHICLE WHILE TRYING TO DIRECT TRAFFIC AROUND ME... LOOKED AT FRONT OF CAR, NOTHING. BENT DOWN TO LOOK AT TIRES & BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE FACING (TURNED) INWARD - TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A VEHICLE DO THIS !!! THANK GOD I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD BOLT CONNECTING UPPER TIE ROD TO RACK IS BROKEN OFF IN RACK !!! 3. ESTIMATE WAS GIVEN - HOWEVER, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BOLTS BREAKING ON ANY EQUIPMENT. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE IT REPAIRED. VEHICLE HAS 80,000 MILES AND IS A 1993 CONCORDE. *LA

    NHTSA complaint 10082260
  19. Filed May 14, 2004Failure May 13, 200410,700 milesWellesley, MACruise control

    CHRYSLER CONCORDE 1993 CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGES WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED. ON MAY 13, 2004, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED:THE CRUISE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR HESITATES AND SHUDDERS. AFTER A SECOND OR TWO, THE LIGHT GOES OFF.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 10072603
  20. Filed Apr 7, 2004Failure Oct 9, 2003Ypsilanti, MIAir bags, Fuel system, Gasoline, Latch

    ON 09/11/03 I PURCHASED A USED 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE LOW FUEL GAUGE AND AIRBAG LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON, ND MY TANK IS AT LEAST HALF FULL ALL THE TIME. THE PROBLEM IS THAT I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND WHEN THEY DO, IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SOMETIMES STALL AND JERK VIOLENTLY AS IF I'VE BEEN HIT FROM THE REAR AND GAS FUMES ARE SO STRONG THAT I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH PRIVATE MECHANICS AND EXPLAINED IT TO THEM BUT NOONE COULD FIND ANY PROBLEM. I RECENTLY FOUND A WEBSITE LISTING PERSONS WITH SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS I'VE EXPERIENCED WITH THIS VEHICLE AND FIND IT AMAZING THAT WE HAVEN'T ALL BECOME A FATALITY BECAUSE OF THE MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAVE A HOOD THAT WON'T STAY UP, A TRUNK THAT SOMETIMES OPENS BY ITSELF, THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES OFF AND THE HEATER COMES ON AT FULL SPEED, ACCELERATION WHEN CHANGING GEARS FROM PARKING TO DRIVE AND ON AND ON. I UNDERSTAND THAT PROBLEMS COME WITH USED CARS BUT SOME OF THESE ISSUSES WERE THERE WHEN THE CAR WAS BRAND NEW AND WAS RECALLED. I WILL BE GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME I WILL HAVE SOME OF THESE ISSUES IN WIRTING AND HOPEFULLY THEY CAN GIVE ME A BETTER ANSWER THAN. *AK "I FOUND NOTHING" (EXCEPT MY MONEY). BEFORE THIS CAR I DROVE A 1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM WHICH I BOUGHT IN 1995. IT SERVED ME REALLY WELL FOR 8 YEARS WITH ME DRIVING BACK AND FORTH TO MY HOMETOWN IN MISSISSIPPI, SOMETIMES TWICE A YEAR. THE ADJUSTMENTS MADE ON IT WERE NORMAL FOR WEAR AND TEAR AFTER THAT LONG, AND IT DID MAKE SOME OF THE SAME NOISES AS THE CONCORDE, BUT I DON'T THINK I'LL BE BUYING ANOTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLE AFTER I TRADE THIS ONE. I PRAY THAT IT DOESN'T CATCH FIRE OR BLOW UP BEFORE I CAN.

    NHTSA complaint 10065683
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

9 NHTSA investigations on file

  • DP04007 Defect petition, Fuel system
    FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS
    Opened Oct 13, 2004, closed Oct 27, 2004
  • EA03011 Engineering analysis, Powertrain
    AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
    Opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004 · led to a recall
  • DP03002 Defect petition, Steering
    STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
    Opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003
  • RQ98018 Recall query, Fuel system
    FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK
    Opened Oct 7, 1998, closed Jul 8, 2002 · led to a recall
  • PE98022 Preliminary evaluation, Suspension
    REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLT
    Opened Apr 14, 1998, closed Aug 31, 1998
  • EA98007 Engineering analysis, Fuel system
    FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE
    Opened Mar 10, 1998, closed Feb 1, 1999 · led to a recall
  • PE98014 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
    FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
    Opened Mar 6, 1998, closed Jun 15, 1998 · led to a recall
  • EA95028 Engineering analysis, Speed control
    UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS
    Opened Sep 22, 1995, closed Feb 24, 1997
  • EA95023 Engineering analysis, Visibility and wipers
    WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEM
    Opened Aug 31, 1995, closed Dec 31, 1996
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

87 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
  • R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
  • 23-014-15 Apr 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are …
  • 23027 Aug 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return susp…
  • 23104 Aug 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspe…
  • 23137 Aug 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect…
  • Volume 2, Issue Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
  • Volume 2, Issue Jun 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
  • 20244 Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for …
  • 22958 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. …
  • 22867 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments fo…
  • 22892 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacemen…
  • 20616 Aug 12, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained…
  • 2401305 Aug 4, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
  • 082700 Sep 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
  • 190300A Sep 8, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    EXPERIENCING LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
  • 083799 Nov 12, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
  • 241197 Jul 11, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
  • 240997 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES EVAPORATOR LEAKS. *NLM
  • 240897 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONCERN ON WATER INGESTION INTO HEATER A/C HOUSING.. *NLM
  • 230897 Mar 7, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES LOOSE BODY MOUNT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP . *NLM
  • 210997 May 16, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON 41TE/42LE SERVICE INFORMATION. *NLM
  • 210597 Mar 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONCERNS WITH 41TE/42LE TRANSAXLE SHUDDER DURING AN EMCC (ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) SHIFT. *NLM
  • 0832097 Sep 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
  • 070397 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
  • 1802002 Jun 24, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
  • 0900801 Nov 2, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT
  • 0700202 Feb 4, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
  • 2100601 Mar 16, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
  • 0801001 May 25, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
  • 1900101 Mar 23, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
  • 2303900 Oct 20, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON DOOR GLASS LIFT PLATE SERVICE. *TT
  • 1900300B Oct 6, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
  • 2304600 Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION PAN CRACKED OR THE MOUNTING WELD NUTS BROKE LOOSE. *JB
  • 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
  • 0042 Sep 13, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR LOOSE STEERING. *TT
  • 2300800B Nov 24, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
  • 070200 Jun 16, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR COOLANT BOTTLE FAILURES AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
  • 190300 Jun 2, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
  • 0006 Feb 18, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION REGARDING EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REFRIGERANT LEAKS IN THE A/C EVAPORATOR COIL ON SUBJECT VEHICLES. *TT
  • 233599REVA Oct 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
  • 230800 Mar 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
  • 190899 Dec 31, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE INNER TIE ROD END TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENTS. *TT
  • 230200 Feb 4, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
  • 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
  • 021699 Dec 31, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSTANT LEAD OR PULL ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *TT
  • 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
  • 210599A Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
  • 211099 Jun 25, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING AUXILIARY DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT
  • 210699 Apr 2, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL. *TT
  • 210499 Feb 26, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
  • 081798 Dec 30, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
  • 190798 Oct 2, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BUSHING SERVICE. *AK
  • 081798 REV B Sep 18, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
  • 240198 Mar 6, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURES TO SERVICE THE HVAC HOUSING A/C EVAPORATOR/HEATER CORE. *YC
  • 081698 Apr 17, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
  • 210798 Apr 24, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT ON DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *AK
  • 970919083297 Sep 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
  • 970314210597 Mar 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONDITION WITH TRANAXLE SHUDDER DURING A 3RD GEAR TO 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ( ELECTRONICALLY MODULATED CONVERTER CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT, 3RD GEAR PARTIAL EMCC TO 4TH GEAR PARTIAL EMCC ENGAGEMENT, OR 4TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR EMCC ENGAGEMENT. *YC
  • 020897 Oct 3, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE LEADS OR PULLS ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.