1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
3 recalls, 213 complaints - 178 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
04V021000 Jan 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
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.
03V035000 Feb 5, 2003
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
213 total complaints
12 crashes 2 fires 11 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 34 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 19 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 9 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 |
POWER TRAIN
Nov 2, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
AUTOMATIC SHIFT ON THE FLOOR. DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. IT STAYS ON ACCESSORY AND DRAINS MY BATTERY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE OF THE YEAR OF THE CAR. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST 2012. RAN FINE UNTIL 06/01/13. I FEEL I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 25, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND POWER STEERING LINES WERE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO FLUID LEAKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC IN ORDER TO HAVE THE BRAKE AND POWER STEE... Read more
STEERING
Jul 25, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND POWER STEERING LINES WERE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO FLUID LEAKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC IN ORDER TO HAVE THE BRAKE AND POWER STEE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 25, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND POWER STEERING LINES WERE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO FLUID LEAKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC IN ORDER TO HAVE THE BRAKE AND POWER STEE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: May 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 110,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIMING CHAIN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 30, 2009
Incident date: Oct 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 8, 2008
Incident date: Mar 16, 2008
I BOUGHT A USED 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE IN THE SPRING OF 2008. THREE WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON, I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, THOUGH I GAVE THE CAR AN OIL CHANGE. ROUGHLY 5 DAYS AFTER GIVING THE CAR AN OIL CHANGE I DROVE IT AROUND FOR THE DAY AND THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, BUT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 15, 2008
Incident date: Aug 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/11/08 *J... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 31, 2008
Incident date: Apr 22, 2005
CHRYSLER/DODGE 2.7 LITER DOHC ENGINE HAS OIL ENGINE SLUDGE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 25, 2008
Incident date: Jun 22, 2008
ENGINE ON OUR 1998 CONCORDE WITH ONLY 47,000 MILES ON IT BLEW OUT WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING IT. HE HAD THE OIL CHANGED 3 MONTHS AGO. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 12, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2007
ENGINE FAILURE, REGULAR OIL CHANGES WELL MAINTAINED. CAR WAS RUNNING FINE DRIVING ON WAY HOME FROM WORK IN HEAVY TRAFFIC,THEN OIL LIGHT CAME ON CAR SHUT OFF WOULD NOT START BACK UP. HAD TO HAVE POLICE COME HELP WITH TRAFFIC AND HAVE HELP GETTING IT OFF ROAD . TOWED HOME GOT IT STARTED BACK UP SOUNDE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 23, 2008
Incident date: Apr 22, 2008
MY 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE STARTED USING OIL AT 70,000 MILES IT NOW HAS 90,000 MILES AND NOW USES 1-QT OF OIL EVERY 500 MILES ALL REPORTS I READ SAY THAT THE ENGINE IS READY TO FAIL I HAVE ALWAYS CHANGED OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES AND MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE TO MFG SPECS SO I CANNOT BE TO BLAME. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 17, 2008
Incident date: Mar 6, 2008
KNOCKING IN ENGINE. *TR
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 26, 2007
Incident date: Nov 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V035000 (SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER) IN MAY OF 2003. THE DEALER STATED T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 11, 2007
Incident date: Nov 9, 1998
THE ENGINE HAS FAILED TWICE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 13, 2007
Incident date: Jul 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING TO APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 3, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH DAIMLER-CHRYSLER REGARDING THE LONGEVITY OF THEIR AUTOMOBILES. THISWAS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT FAILED BETWEEN 100,000 AND 110,000 WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, DOOR SEALS, THE AUTOMATIC SEATS AND NOW THE ENGINE. ... Read more
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jul 3, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH DAIMLER-CHRYSLER REGARDING THE LONGEVITY OF THEIR AUTOMOBILES. THISWAS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT FAILED BETWEEN 100,000 AND 110,000 WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, DOOR SEALS, THE AUTOMATIC SEATS AND NOW THE ENGINE. ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 3, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH DAIMLER-CHRYSLER REGARDING THE LONGEVITY OF THEIR AUTOMOBILES. THISWAS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT FAILED BETWEEN 100,000 AND 110,000 WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, DOOR SEALS, THE AUTOMATIC SEATS AND NOW THE ENGINE. ... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jul 3, 2007
Incident date: Jun 19, 2007
I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH DAIMLER-CHRYSLER REGARDING THE LONGEVITY OF THEIR AUTOMOBILES. THISWAS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT FAILED BETWEEN 100,000 AND 110,000 WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, DOOR SEALS, THE AUTOMATIC SEATS AND NOW THE ENGINE. ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 1, 2007
Incident date: Apr 22, 2007
I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORD TO THE HOSPITAL ON A HIGHWAY WITH MY WIFE AND MY 5 MONTH OLD BABY, THEN ALL THE SUDDEN, AND WITH NO WARNING THE CAR JUST STOPPED . I GOT A TOWTRUCK AND I SPENT 2,000 TO REBUILT THE ENGINE BUT STILL THE CAR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TRIGED THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 15, 2007
Incident date: Jan 31, 2007
TL* THE CONTAC OWNS A 1997 CHRYSLER CONCORD. THE BODY MOUNT ON THE VEHICLE WORE OUT, AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF THE VEHICLE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT THE BODY WOULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD TO TO REPAIR THE BODY MOUNT. THE CONTAC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 6, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. ON 1-6-07 THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH WHEN THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED OFF AS IF THE CAR WAS OFF, THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Dec 18, 2006
Incident date: Dec 13, 2006
TIMING CHAIN BROKE. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 6, 2006
Incident date: Oct 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE WHEN STARTED, WHICH CONTINUED AS THE ENGINE RAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WENT TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE ENGIN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 30, 2006
Incident date: Jul 9, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AT NIGHT ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS POOR HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR FAN, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT GASKET NEEDED TO BE CHANGED, WHICH REQUIRED THE BUMPER TO BE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Oct 30, 2006
Incident date: Jul 9, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AT NIGHT ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS POOR HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR FAN, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT GASKET NEEDED TO BE CHANGED, WHICH REQUIRED THE BUMPER TO BE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 28, 2006
Incident date: May 24, 2005
MY ENGINE FAILED WITH NO WARNING AT ALL WHILE DRIVING. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Oct 20, 2006
ON THE MORNING OF 10/20/2006, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN OUR 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. HE WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND LOSING POWER, THE OIL LIGHT ALSO CAME ON WHEN HE STOPPED. HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO WORK AND PARK THE CAR. ONLY TO BE TOLD BY A CERTIFIED M... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Oct 20, 2006
ON THE MORNING OF 10/20/2006, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN OUR 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. HE WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND LOSING POWER, THE OIL LIGHT ALSO CAME ON WHEN HE STOPPED. HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO WORK AND PARK THE CAR. ONLY TO BE TOLD BY A CERTIFIED M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Oct 20, 2006
ON THE MORNING OF 10/20/2006, MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN OUR 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. HE WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND LOSING POWER, THE OIL LIGHT ALSO CAME ON WHEN HE STOPPED. HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO WORK AND PARK THE CAR. ONLY TO BE TOLD BY A CERTIFIED M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 8, 2006
Incident date: Sep 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON THE FREEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND D... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 18, 2006
Incident date: Jun 14, 2003
I HAVE A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORD THAT RECEIVED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. WHILE DRIVING ON DAY, I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COME FROM THE ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE CAR NEVER CUT BACK ON AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. I PHONED SEVERAL ENGINE REPAIR COMPANIES AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED BECAUSE THERE WAS SLUDGE IN THE OIL. THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 11/21... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 25, 2006
Incident date: Jul 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HAD DROPPED A VALVE, AND THAT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS VERY HARD TO MOVE. SOMETIMES NEEDING BOTH HANDS TO PUT IT IN GEAR. SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF REVERSE AND GO TO PARK. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 3, 2006
Incident date: Jun 28, 2006
I OWN A 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI AND CURRENTLY THE MILEAGE ON THIS CAR IS AROUND 84000. ON JUNE 28, 2006, WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY ENGINE MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR INDICATIONS, AND LOST POWER AND TURNED OFF. AFTER OBTAINING THREE DIFFERENT EXPERT OPINIONS FROM DIFFERENT MECHA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 12, 2006
Incident date: Jun 6, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A NOISE THEN LOST POWER. I HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO BELIEVES THAT THE "WRIST PIN" MAY HAVE FAILED AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIND OUT FOR SURE IS TO TEAR IT DOWN. THEY DON'T RECOMMEND REPAIRING DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF WORK AND OTHER POTENTIAL ENGINE PROBL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 26, 2006
Incident date: Jan 2, 2006
VEHICLE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 4, 2006
Incident date: May 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ELEVATED TO THE RED AREA, AND SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE BLEEDER VALVE AB CONNECTOR HAD MELTED. AFTER THIS WAS REPLACED IT WAS DETERMINED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 24, 2006
Incident date: Nov 15, 2005
THE CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS IN MY 1998 CONCORD FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE KNOCKING AND LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE LEADING TO NOISE IN THE TOP END. .BECAUSE OF THE HIGH DEMAND FOR THESE 2.7 LITER ENGINES THE REPAIR COST IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Apr 11, 2002
CAR WILL NOT START AFTER SHORT DRIVE. YOU HAVE TO WAIT ONE HOUR BETWEEN RESTARTS. MANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR AT OUR LOCAL FIVE STAR DEALER. FUEL FILTER WAS CHANGED, RADIATOR,OXYGEN. SENSOR,FUEL PUMP. WE WERE TOLD THAT ETHANOL FUEL WAS THE ISSUE, AND TO ONLY USE PREMIUM. THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 24, 2006
Incident date: Feb 17, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. ALTHOUGH NO VISIBLE FLAMES WERE SEEN, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INITIAL INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DETE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 3, 2005
Incident date: Oct 29, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON 10-29-05 WHEN VEHICLE JUST DIED. HE THOUGHT HE HAD GOTTEN BAD GAS. HAD IT TOWED AND THE MECHANIC, WHO TOLD HIM THAT ENGINE LOCKED. HE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS. ALSO, HAD NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 6, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
CONSUMER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS TOLD THAT HE WOULD NEED A NEW COMPUTER. *TS ***NAR RECEIVED 9-28-05*** THE CONSUMER WAS LIVING IN GERMANY AT THE TIME AND THE CHRYSLER DEALER THERE WAS UNABLE TO GET THE PART FROM THE STATES FOR TWO MONTHS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A RENTAL BUT WAS TOLD T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Sep 12, 2005
Incident date: Sep 12, 2005
THERE WAS NO INSTRUCTION TO CHECK/INSPECT BATTERY CABLES THAT WERE "BURIED" BEHIND R/F WHEEL FENDER WELL AND BELOW ENGINE. WHEN INSPECTED, THEY WERE SO CORRODED, THAT BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED AT SIGNIFICANT LABOR EXPENSE WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN NEGATED BY NORMAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION PROC... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Aug 21, 2005
Incident date: Aug 21, 2005
THE HEADLIGHTS COVERS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC. THIS PLASTIC HAS FILMED OVER REDUCING THE EFFECTIVNESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS NOT UNIQUE TO MY CAR. I HAVE NOTICED IT ON ALL SIMULAR YEAR/MAKE/MODEL OF MY CAR. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY COULD ONLY REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AT A CONSIDERABLE OUT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 21, 2005
Incident date: Aug 21, 2005
THE HEADLIGHTS COVERS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC. THIS PLASTIC HAS FILMED OVER REDUCING THE EFFECTIVNESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS NOT UNIQUE TO MY CAR. I HAVE NOTICED IT ON ALL SIMULAR YEAR/MAKE/MODEL OF MY CAR. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY COULD ONLY REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AT A CONSIDERABLE OUT... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 16, 2005
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
DT: DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RECLINER BOLTS WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGED CONSUMER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THIS WAS ON 1-13-04, AND IT WAS ON THAT DATE THAT CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT IT WAS BECAUSE PREVIOUSLY SOMEONE HAD TRIE... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 16, 2005
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
DT: DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RECLINER BOLTS WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGED CONSUMER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THIS WAS ON 1-13-04, AND IT WAS ON THAT DATE THAT CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT IT WAS BECAUSE PREVIOUSLY SOMEONE HAD TRIE... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
178 manufacturer communications from 165 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 10 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 7 |
| 010000 STEERING | 6 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
9003623
Nov 16, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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. P
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 id
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
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. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
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. Pl
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 a
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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, 553720
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. S
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 identifyin
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
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 th
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
2401305
Aug 4, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
2400204
Jul 30, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT
2304702
May 4, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE/BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *MJ
0900204
Jan 27, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 31, 2003. *MN
0900503
Nov 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. *TT
2301103
May 9, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SAG OR RATTLE AT REAR OF HEADLINER. *TT
0900203
Mar 14, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STUMBLE AND/OR MISFIRE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
2500102A
Sep 2, 2002
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, OR P0456 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), LEAK DETECTED. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 25-001-02 DATED FEB 11, 2002. *TT
1802302
Aug 5, 2002
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH A CATALYST EFFICIENCY FAILURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC P0420) RECORDED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
2200102
Mar 11, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC
0700202
Feb 4, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
2301901
Aug 10, 2001
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A POWER SEAT ADJUSTER LOOSE FORE/AFT.*SLC
2400901
Aug 3, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A/C HEATER PERFORMANCE.*SLC
01015
Jul 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING A NO-START CONDITION WHICH MAY EXIST FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
1900101
Mar 23, 2001
010000 STEERING
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0803100
Oct 20, 2000
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE WINDOW STICKS IN THE UP POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY BE INTERMITTENT. *TT
2303900
Oct 20, 2000
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
INFORMATION ON DOOR GLASS LIFT PLATE SERVICE. *TT
1802100
Oct 6, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VEHICLE THEFT ALARM (VTA) SECURITY LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY NOT BLINKING AFTER LOCKING ALL DOORS AND / OR THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY WILL BE SLOW TO UPDATE AND / OR POOR A/C PERFORMANCE IS EXPERIENCED AFTER VEHI
1900300B
Oct 6, 2000
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
0042
Sep 13, 2000
010000 STEERING
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR LOOSE STEERING. *TT
190300A
Sep 8, 2000
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
070200
Jun 16, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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
010000 STEERING
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
070100
Mar 31, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW TONE GROWL SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWING A COLD START WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH ENGINE RPM BETWEEN 1000 AND 1300 RPM. *TT
240200
Mar 24, 2000
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE A/C AND HEATER SYSTEMS INCLUDING: LACK OF COLD AIR, LACK OF HOT AIR, UNREQUESTED MODE CHANGE (ATC ONLY), NO CONTROL OF MODE OR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR DITHERING / TAPPING BLEND DOOR NOISE
080800
Mar 17, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
230700
Feb 25, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING WIND NOISE HEARD FROM THE SUNROOF OR B-PILLAR FORWARD IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH OR AT LOWER SPEEDS INTO A HEADWIND. *TT
080200
Feb 11, 2000
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SUBJECT REGARDING HEADLAMP WELT SERVICE. *TT
020100
Feb 4, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT STRUT(S) DURING SUSPENSION JOUNCE. *TT
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
230400
Feb 4, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CRACKING AT LOWER ATTACHING SCREW BOSSES. *TT
190100
Jan 21, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLES. *TT
021699
Dec 31, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSTANT LEAD OR PULL ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *TT
190899
Dec 31, 1999
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE INNER TIE ROD END TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENTS. *TT
084099
Dec 3, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DISCUSSION STATING THAT CURRENTLY, WINDOW MOTORS ARE BEING SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
220499
Oct 29, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT CONCERNING THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION. *MJS
083699
Oct 15, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLICKER, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ENGINE. *MJS
083599
Oct 8, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON THE MIL ILLUMINATION, LEAK DETECTION PUMP DTC AND/OR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE. *MJS
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082999
Sep 2, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH INADVERTENT DOOR LOCK OPERATION. *TT
232099A
Aug 13, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
211099
Jun 25, 1999
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SUBJECT REGARDING AUXILIARY DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT
232099
Jun 25, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
9926
Jun 23, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE DEALER REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
140299
Jun 18, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING HISS NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN IDLING. *TT
181299
Jun 18, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT
081999
Jun 11, 1999
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CORROSION. *TT
081699A
Jun 11, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
9925
Jun 3, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE. *TT
081699
May 28, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
081199
May 7, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING BUZZING OF THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL INDUCED BY THE AUDIO SYSTEM. *TT
090299
Apr 16, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON OIL FILTER ADAPTER COMING OUT OF ENGINE BLOCK DURING REMOVAL OF OIL FILTER. *TT
080999A
Apr 16, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE OR LIGHTS STAYING ON. *TT
081099
Apr 2, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WITH POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT
814
Apr 1, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL ON REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT
080999
Mar 26, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER CONCORDE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP04007
Opened: Oct 13, 2004 , Closed: Oct 27, 2004
FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS
ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE... Read more
EA99031
Opened: Oct 29, 1999 , Closed: Sep 13, 2001
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
There is no summary currently available
PE99044
Opened: Jun 28, 1999 , Closed: Oct 29, 1999
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
SINCE OPENING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.DURING THE PE IT WAS DETERMINED MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER.THE WARRANTY CLAIM RATE IS HIGH FOR A STEERING SYSTEM CONCERN.THE ISSUES REPORTED INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR OUT AT THE RACK AND PINI... Read more
EA98025
Opened: Dec 31, 1998 , Closed: Aug 19, 1999
ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD
There is no summary currently available
RQ98018
Opened: Oct 7, 1998 , Closed: Jul 8, 2002
FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK
PE98022
Opened: Apr 14, 1998 , Closed: Aug 31, 1998
REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLT
ALLEGED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING AND/OR ITS ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY FAIL, POSING A RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKE OPERATION
EA98007
Opened: Mar 10, 1998 , Closed: Feb 1, 1999
FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE
NITRILE RUBBER SEALS USED IN THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AT THE SUPPLY, RETURN, AND CROSSOVER TUBE FITTINGS, AND AT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR FAIL, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.ALSO, THE OUTLET (RIGHT) FUEL RAIL MAY LEAK FROM CRACKS AT CERTAIN MOLD GATES IN T... Read more
PE98014
Opened: Mar 6, 1998 , Closed: Jun 15, 1998
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
ALLEGED GASOLINE LEAKS FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER TUBE FITTINGS
EA95028
Opened: Sep 22, 1995 , Closed: Feb 24, 1997
UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF... Read more
EA95023
Opened: Aug 31, 1995 , Closed: Dec 31, 1996
WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEM
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF W... Read more
CHRYSLER CONCORDE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER CONCORDE across all model years (1993, 2004).
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Total Recalls
3,001
Total Complaints
10
Investigations
182
Reported Crashes
54
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER CONCORDE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.