2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

1 recalls — 66 complaints

03V332000 Sep 8, 2003
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CRACK, WHICH COULD PROPAGATE AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY LATCH SPRING TO DISENGAGE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
20,978 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

66 total complaints 6 crashes 1 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
AIR BAGS5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
STRUCTURE:BODY3
STEERING3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SUSPENSION2
SEATS2
WHEELS Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 21, 2015
I WAS DRIVING WEST ON HWY 8, GOING 5-10 MILES UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AND A VEHICLE AT A SIDE ROAD WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, HE THEN PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME INSTEAD OF WAITING, SO IT WAS HIS FAULT. HE EVEN SAID IT WAS HIS FAULT, AND HE WAS IN A HURRY AS IT WAS HIS LAST MEAL TO DELIVER... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 21, 2015
I WAS DRIVING WEST ON HWY 8, GOING 5-10 MILES UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AND A VEHICLE AT A SIDE ROAD WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN. HOWEVER, HE THEN PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME INSTEAD OF WAITING, SO IT WAS HIS FAULT. HE EVEN SAID IT WAS HIS FAULT, AND HE WAS IN A HURRY AS IT WAS HIS LAST MEAL TO DELIVER... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 19, 2016
Incident date: Apr 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE USED CAR LOT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FU... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED, IT FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOW AND OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
TIRES Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED, IT FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOW AND OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED, IT FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOW AND OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED, IT FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOW AND OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED, IT FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOW AND OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 9, 2015
WHEN I TRY TO BRAKE AT A STOP LIGHT, MY CAR TRIES TO QUIT. WHEN I SLOW BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE, MY VEHICLE LUNGES UPON CONTINUING AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE TIMING CHECKED, BUT THAT IS NOT MY PROBLEM. I CAN SMELL GASOLINE WHEN MY VEHICLE ACTS UP. I FEAR FOR ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 9, 2015
WHEN I TRY TO BRAKE AT A STOP LIGHT, MY CAR TRIES TO QUIT. WHEN I SLOW BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE, MY VEHICLE LUNGES UPON CONTINUING AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE TIMING CHECKED, BUT THAT IS NOT MY PROBLEM. I CAN SMELL GASOLINE WHEN MY VEHICLE ACTS UP. I FEAR FOR ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 9, 2015
WHEN I TRY TO BRAKE AT A STOP LIGHT, MY CAR TRIES TO QUIT. WHEN I SLOW BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE, MY VEHICLE LUNGES UPON CONTINUING AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE TIMING CHECKED, BUT THAT IS NOT MY PROBLEM. I CAN SMELL GASOLINE WHEN MY VEHICLE ACTS UP. I FEAR FOR ... Read more
AIR BAGS May 18, 2015
Incident date: May 16, 2015
MY VEHICLE WAS FIRST HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY A HIT AND RUN DRIVER. THEN IT WENT INTO ONGOING TRAFFIC TO HIT ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON AND FINALLY WENT ON THE SIDE WALK HITTING A TREE.
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Dec 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLAC... Read more
AIR BAGS May 21, 2013
Incident date: May 21, 2013
MAY 21, 2013 AT ABOUT 8 AM I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, IT STARTLED & SHAKEN ME TO THE POINT THAT IT ALMOST CAUSE ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, I THOUGHT THAT I HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT OR GUNSHOT TO MY WINDSHIELD BECAUSE I SEEN A FLASH, I... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 9, 2012
Incident date: Sep 5, 2008
THE CAR HEAD LIGHTS & DASH LIGHTS DIM WHEN DRIVING. IF YOU PLAY WITH CONTROL SWITCH IT SOMETIMES MAKES THEM WORK RIGHT. CAR STALLS AND DOESN'T WANT TO RESTART. WE HAVE DONE THE RECALL FOR EXHAUST. THE A/C ALL THE SUDDEN STARTED MAKING NOISES WHEN STALLING AND NOW DOES NOT WORK MAKES A HISSING SOUN... Read more
ENGINE Nov 9, 2012
Incident date: Sep 5, 2008
THE CAR HEAD LIGHTS & DASH LIGHTS DIM WHEN DRIVING. IF YOU PLAY WITH CONTROL SWITCH IT SOMETIMES MAKES THEM WORK RIGHT. CAR STALLS AND DOESN'T WANT TO RESTART. WE HAVE DONE THE RECALL FOR EXHAUST. THE A/C ALL THE SUDDEN STARTED MAKING NOISES WHEN STALLING AND NOW DOES NOT WORK MAKES A HISSING SOUN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 9, 2012
Incident date: Sep 5, 2008
THE CAR HEAD LIGHTS & DASH LIGHTS DIM WHEN DRIVING. IF YOU PLAY WITH CONTROL SWITCH IT SOMETIMES MAKES THEM WORK RIGHT. CAR STALLS AND DOESN'T WANT TO RESTART. WE HAVE DONE THE RECALL FOR EXHAUST. THE A/C ALL THE SUDDEN STARTED MAKING NOISES WHEN STALLING AND NOW DOES NOT WORK MAKES A HISSING SOUN... Read more
WHEELS Jul 18, 2012
Incident date: May 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE LUG NUTS ON EACH FOUR ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE LOOSE. THE TECHNICIAN TIGHTENED THE LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS WERE... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Apr 18, 2012
Incident date: Oct 12, 2011
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE HOOD WOULDN'T CLOSE. [WORK PERFORMED - REMOVE HOOD LATCH AND LUBRICATE LATCH AND CABLE IF HAPPENS AGAIN WILL NEED HOOD RELEASE CABLE (PER MECHANIC RECEIPT)] SECOND INCIDENT DATE:10/31/3011, FAILURE MILEAGE:71,782. I RETURNED TO THE MECHANIC, BECAUSE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 6, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK WOULD NOT STAY OPEN AND WOULD SLAM SHUT ABRUPTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND ... Read more
SEATS Oct 6, 2011
Incident date: Sep 13, 2011
I WAS BACKING MY CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY WHEN BACK OF SEAT COLLAPSED AND I FOUND MYSELF ON MY BACK SEEING STARS AND MY CAR WAS STILL MOVING . I WAS ABLE TO PULL MYSELF UP AND STOP THE CAR ON THE ROAD WITHOUT BEING HIT. I RECEIVED A CONCUSSION AND A HEADACHE THAT IS STILL WITH ME NOW OCTOBER 6, 2011.... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 13, 2011
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LIMITED EDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AND JERK WHEN SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. OCCASIONALLY, THE GEARS WOULD STICK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE SPEED WOULD INCREASE TO 5000 RPMS, THE ENGINE AND OIL LI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 19, 2010
Incident date: Jul 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO OPEN HER TRUNK IT FELL DOWN INSTEAD OF STAYING IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
STEERING Mar 25, 2010
Incident date: Mar 21, 2009
ON OUR SECOND ENGINE NOW. THE SECOND ENGINE IS NOW DOING THE SAME AS THE FIRST BEFORE IT QUIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO TELL ME WHY THE CAR KEEPS STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS. WHEN IT STALLS THE CAR IS STILL PARTIALLY ON. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 25, 2010
Incident date: Mar 21, 2009
ON OUR SECOND ENGINE NOW. THE SECOND ENGINE IS NOW DOING THE SAME AS THE FIRST BEFORE IT QUIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO TELL ME WHY THE CAR KEEPS STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS. WHEN IT STALLS THE CAR IS STILL PARTIALLY ON. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Mar 25, 2010
Incident date: Mar 21, 2009
ON OUR SECOND ENGINE NOW. THE SECOND ENGINE IS NOW DOING THE SAME AS THE FIRST BEFORE IT QUIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO TELL ME WHY THE CAR KEEPS STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS. WHEN IT STALLS THE CAR IS STILL PARTIALLY ON. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 31, 2009
Incident date: Jul 30, 2009
I OWN A 2004 CONCORDE. I JUST HAVE HAD RECALL WORK DONE ON THIS CAR. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND ASK THEM IF THERE WAS ANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IF YOU OWN ONE OF THESE CARS CALL YOUR DEALERSHIP. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 18J18182 RECALL ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 4, 2009
Incident date: May 3, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 CONCORDE LXI. I ALSO HAVE HAD VERY MANY TROUBLES WITH MY CAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS. THE ENGINE WILL LOSE POWER AND IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME BEFORE IT STARTS. IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL MODELS THAT CHRYSLER HAS PRODUCED. THIS PROBL... Read more
STEERING Nov 17, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
MY CAR STARTED MAKING A LOT OF CLUNKING AND GRINDING NOISE WHEN I WOULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEN I WOULD GO OVER A BUMP WHILE TURNING, SO I TOOK MY CAR IN TO A CAR SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS THE TIE RODS ON MY CAR AND THAT IF I DIDN'T GET IT FIXED THAT I WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY HAVE BAD A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 20, 2008
Incident date: Oct 18, 2008
MY 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE HAS ENGINE FAILURE. I HAVE CAME ACROSS LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE 2.7 ENGINES. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 1 YEAR AGO AND CHRYSLER HAS TOLD ME SINCE THE CAR IS OLDER THAN THREE YEARS THEY ARE NOT LIABLE. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO HAS BEEN RUDE TO ME AND HAS LIED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
STEERING Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
SEAT BELTS Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 27, 2008
Incident date: Sep 27, 2008
I DID NOT HAVE A ACCIDENT. BUT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY 15 MONTHS AND I'VE HAD TO TAKE THIS CAR IN FOR THE SAME DEFECT SEVERAL TIMES AND MANY TIMES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ESPECIALLY THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS CAR AND I CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS ANY MORE. AND TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO WHERE WE BO... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND REMAINS LIT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURS AT ANY SPEED AND, OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. THERE ARE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY PACE BEFORE SHUTTING OFF... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 8, 2008
Incident date: Dec 19, 2007
I HIT A CAR IN THE BACK, DID $7500.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END IN DECEMBER AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER CAME OUT. IT IS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. *TR
Crash 2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 27, 2007
Incident date: Apr 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING RIGHT BEFORE THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE REMAINED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE AND THEN WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAIN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 27, 2007
Incident date: Aug 24, 2007
CAR WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND LOSE POWER. THANKFULLY I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STEER OFF OF THE ROAD EACH TIME. EACH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AT A COST OF $250 EACH. I AM ON THE THIRD ONE. THEY SEEM TO LAST ABOUT 10 MONT... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES Apr 22, 2007
Incident date: Apr 21, 2004
LINKAGE FROM STEERING COLUMN BROKE IN HALF WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND . THE MONTH BEFORE WE WERE COMING HOME FROM A TRIP TO SACRAMENTO ABOUT 3 HOURS AWAY FROM HOME AND THE CAM MODULE FAILED WE WERE STRANDED ON THE FREEWAY WITH TWO 13 YEAR OLD GIRLS FINALLY CAR STARTED... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 13, 2007
Incident date: Feb 13, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. OUR 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI HAS DEVELOPED MANY PROBLEMS OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, I WILL TRY TO LIST THEM HERE. WE HAVE HAD MANY EVENTS OF FALSE READINGS FROM THE BRAIN OF THE CAR ACCORDING TO OUR MECHANIC. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AS DOES ... Read more

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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.

PE99044 Opened: Jun 28, 1999 — Closed: Oct 29, 1999
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
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
PE98022 Opened: Apr 14, 1998 — Closed: Aug 31, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
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
EA95028 Opened: Sep 22, 1995 — Closed: Feb 24, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
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

CHRYSLER CONCORDE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER CONCORDE across all model years (1993–2004).

37 Total Recalls
3,001 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
182 Reported Crashes
54 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER CONCORDE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2004 (current) 1 66
2003 0 40 View
2002 1 72 View
2001 4 112 View
2000 8 364 View
1999 5 422 View
1998 3 213 View
1997 2 189 View
1996 2 236 View
1995 3 330 View
1994 4 484 View
1993 4 463 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY 209 19,029 View
PACIFICA 150 10,200 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
300 112 6,460 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
200 47 6,930 View