Chrysler Concorde 1997

• Recall 41982 [USA]: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
  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.
  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.
  daimlerchrysler recall no. C45.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 14268 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
  dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
  owner notification began during january 1999. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 2004003 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a floor-mounted shifter, the ignition-park interlock may become defeated 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. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. Correction: dealer will inspect the function of the ignition-park interlock system. Vehicles found with functional interlock systems will have a load-limiting push rod installed into the floor shifter lever. Vehicles with a non-functional ignition-park interlock system will have the shifter assembly replaced.

• Recall 1998167 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Note: vehicles equipped with 3.5 litre engine. The fuel injection delivery system may leak fuel from some of the sealing "o-rings" or from hairline cracks in the thermoplastic fuel injection rail. In the presence of an ignition source such a condition could result in a fire. Correction: the nitrile rubber "o-rings" will be replaced with "o-rings" made of an improved material. The fuel rail will also be evaluated and replaced as required.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis investigation as of 20041013

  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 fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.Mr. Galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.Concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioners 1996 dodge intrepid.On october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.That investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.Very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.This is still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.Concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsas database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
  

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• Auto trans ignition-park interlock investigation as of 20030717

  The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler¿s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).The population number includes all mys.The precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.The fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.Odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).There are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi¿s database, and dc has received no reports either.The prowler is excluded from the recall scope.The investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.The interlock system is required under fmvss 114.With the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.When this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.Under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator¿s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.Beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.Introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.The rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
  

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• Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak investigation as of 19981007

  
  

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P361A [1] P361A
• P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P1494 [1] EGRCHK Solenoid Circuit Malfunction

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. .... Updated 10-17-13 *bf updated 10/24/14*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concord. The contact stated while driving at a speeds of 45 mph, engine coolant, water and steam poured from under the dashboard and into the interior cabin of the vehicle without warning. Both the driver and passenger suffered first degree burns to both feet. This was the first occurrence of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The contact had not yet received the results. The current and failure mileages were 48,000. Updated 05/19/10. *lj

My vehicle, driven by my step son, crossed the median, spun around and slammed backwards into a power pole. He hit with enough force to push the rear bumper and the trunk in almost 3 feet and yet the air bag didn't deploy. The sudden stop broke the front seat loose from the floor and ripped his glasses off his head and flung them into the back window. Fortunately he had his seat belt on, or the recoil would have sent him the forward momentum from the recoil would have sent him through the front window. Still the air bag did not deploy. The accident is still under investigation and it is unclear whether he was unconscious for a brief period of time from the accident.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that he can remove the key from the ignition without placing the vehicle into park. The dealer stated that the issue was repaired in 2004, but has recently recurred. The contact will check with the manufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.

I have experienced alot of play in the steering of my chrysler concorde 1997. After inspection it was found that the front cradle bushings where worn away. I have owned this car for 2 years. I looked at a web site concerning this and other problems with this and other chrsler models. And is concerned about the issues related to severe and catastrophic failures with these vehicles. *tr

I have a 1997 chrysler concord. I had a severe clunking noise in front end. After several trips to the garage and almost $1000 later i had replaced both inner tie rod ends, all 4 cradle bushings as well as both swaybars in front end. Not to mention front end alignments after each repair. Then my left tie rod had to be replaced again within a bout a month. The problem was eventually fixed and noise stopped until now. Six months later i'm experiencing the same noises and a lose tie rod again. I have seen all the complaints about chrysler and note that they don't include the 1997 model as having these problems but i do with my 97 concord. I have 2 children that ride in my vehicle and this is really unsafe. If the tierods break or come lose you can't steer the car. This problem really needs to be addressed by chrysler and fixed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) and the vehicle was repaired. Eight years after the vehicle was repaired she noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle while it was parked. The contact stated fuel would also leak while driving. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who stated the fuel injector system was leaking and the o-ring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 45 mph, the back of the driver's seat collapsed backwards. The failure almost caused her to lose control of the steering. She did not get pulled back along with the seat because she was wearing her seat belt. She found a recall for this failure, but it was for the 1998 models. The manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 174,000.

Own 1997 chrysler condorde. Ac/evaporator odor. Technical service bulletin states going on since 1992 with chrysler cars. Causing airborne pollutants mixed with bacteria and fungi growth. I have asthma, this is a health issue. Chrysler regrets that they have nothing to do with this since wart. Up . Issue is this is going on since 1992 why was this not addressed for safety of respiratory consumers. Health hazard to all who have immune problems. This would not happen in wart time period. This takes time to form..End results microbial growth on evaporator core during normal operation, condensation forms in and around ac evaporator. When airborne pollutants mix with condensation, bacteria and fungi growth begins and odor results. This is the responsibility of chrysler to fix and make consumer safe and not endangering their health. Why was this issue not addressed in 1992 on with all the reports showing this problem. Chrysler..Cirrus,concorde, new yorker, imperial, labaron coupe,town and country sebring voyager ...Something is wrong with this picture. Who failed to pick up on this and why should i have to pay to fix something that has been going on since 1992 .Just purchased a 300c spending $4,0000.00. Now i won't know if this car will have the same problem in future and endanger my life as i have asthma and this is a respiratory problem. Disappointed consumer worrying about my health with this car. Please help resolve this problem.*tr

My car started making a clunking noise, and i checked out the problem and found the engine cradle bushing were junk. The car only had 62000 miles on it. This could of caused a very bad accident if the cradle had broken. The car was lifted off the ground and there was about a 2 iinch gap between the frame and cradle where the bushing are worn out. I current don't drive this car do to this issue.*cn

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 48 mph, the vehicle was hit by another vehicle on the rear passenger side. The seatbelt did not automatically lock, the length of the belt was not controlled by the shoulder belt retractor. The automatic locking retractor did not function as it should be and the passenger in the rear right seat of the vehicle sustained serious injuries. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop.

Complete steering failure on 199 chrysler concorde. *tr

Auto-theft mechanism kicked in when not needed, radiator and air/conditioner went out before 70,000 miles and now the head gasket needs replacing...At 67,000 miles. *jb

When i would place the automatic transmission in reverse on my 1997 chrysler concorde the gas pedal would stick and accelerate at a rapid rate. The only way that i could stop the acceleration was by placing both on the brake and turning the key off. Dave dennis chrysler dealer in dayton, oh., verified this. They found that the cradle bushings were bad which caused the motor to move and hit the throttle which caused the motor to rev. Up in gear. They replaced the cradle bushings and i have had no trouble since. I consider this to be a safety issue. The mechanic at the chrysler dealer stated that worn cradle bushings were a common problem with k frames used on chryslers. I can't be the only person who has experienced this problem due to cradle bushings wear. *nm

Passenger side airbag cover has delaminated from metal portion. Appears to be unsafe passenger condition.

The engine failed while driving, the temp indicator went from cold to hot.

1997 chrysler concorde experiencing problems with dash board gauges and lights blinking and becoming inoperative.*mr *jb

The consumer noticed that car seemed to be pulling to the left/right. The consumer heard something pop and rattle and then parts started falling from the vehicle on to the highway. The consumer purchased more parts and they failed. The consumer took the vehicle to mechanic who determined the transmission fluid line was leaking . Another mechanic stated that the front end was coming part and was loose. The frame was loose and nothing was holding it together. After replacing all the parts, the consumer received a recall notice. Took it to dealer and they told her that they fixed the problem. But, didn't tell her what the problem was, but now problem is worse. Car was jumping like it didn't shift into gear. Transmission feels like it's slipping. Contact called nhtsa last week and talked to a lady and was told to replace the power steering fluid line. Bought piece of line and was told to buy a vacuum pipe.

Same sad story as the others on your website. I had a 1997 chrysler concorde. On new year's day 2005 i was driving to my daughter's when, without warning, the engine began to make a knocking noise. Suddenly, it died. I had towed into my dealer, clifford chrysler of buffalo grove. They said the engine had seized up due to sludge. Since the car was just out of warranty insisted they talk to chrysler. Chrysler said the problem was caused by inadequate oil changes even when i sent them a record of my oil changes, they refused to help with the cost of replacing the engine. *nm

(1) always smelled gasoline after driving car for a while. A couple of repair places could not find a problem. I finally figured out myself where the leak was in the engine and pointed it out to a repair man. (2) this repair man told me it definitely was leaking and if i let it go any longer there would certainly be an engine fire. When i questioned him about other occurrences of this problem, he said that he had seen this happen more often on chrysler's than any other car. (3) he replaced the fuel pressure regulator, as well as the fuel dampner assembly with fuel rail. I don't have the old parts. Let me know if you need them and i will try to obtain them. *nm

There were serious safety defects. The a/c turns on even if locked out, the driver's door leaked, the dash lights blink on/off without control (all gauges), and the airbag light, lights up. Bf the trunk would open due to moisture in the air, at night, the window would steam up completely in seconds, and the speedometer would quit. *sc *jb

While traveling consumer smelled fumes, and immediately took vehicle to a dealer since he found out there was a recall for a fuel rail. Dealer told consumer that the recall was not on driver's side of the vehicle but on passenger's side.. No recalls found. *ak the customer was told that the vehicle had a problem with the o rings. Recall found: nhtsa campaign id number : 98v184000 recall date : aug 06, 1998 *tc

The consumer received a recall(nhtsa 98v184000) regarding the fuel rail. The dealer refused to perform the recall. *jb

I went to credit cars to purchase a vehicle kind-of last minute. Their salesman "alfredo" told me i needed some one to sign for "job liability." i told him i did not have nor want a co-signer. He assurred my friend/job liability signer, candace gulick, that she would not be a co-signer. We later found out that he lied. When i drove my car off the lot, credit cars and i had an agreement to fix the non-operating gages. They attempted to fix them 4 times.(1 at credit cars, 3 at cal-rich automotive) after 4 attempts and no luck, thomas from credit cars told me to fix the 2 problems with my own money, and because it was electrical he didn't have to fix it. We had an agreement before i bought the car. (the 2nd problem was i opened my sunroof once and it never closed again.) because of the sunroof not closing my upholstery molded and was ruined. I decided to take a trip a couple of hundred miles away and the transmission went out 10/15/2004 and left me stranded. This was only after having the car for almost 2mos. I had a pre-paid lawyer service write them a letter and all i received were harrassing phone calls at my last job. I spent almost $700.00 of my own money to try and get home when the "new" car left me stranded. Mind you that i am a 21yr old female and i was alone.*ak

While backing out of the garage, without warning the vehicle caught fire. The consumer extinguished the fire out and the vehicle was pushed back into the garage. The driver has contacted the dealer for inspection and a appointment. The recall was not for this vehicle. Please fill in additional information. *jb

First, it started out with the cracked fuel rail problem which cost us over 900.00 to remedy and ever since we have had nothing but problems with it not wanting to idle so we replaced the idle contol at the cost of over 60.00 which still hasn't fixed the issue. The scans being done show a misfire in cylinder #5 but also can't be remedied. You can be driving along at highway speeds and all of a sudden it bucks wildly, the tachometer swings wildly then it just stalls and won't restart. The egr valve at a cost of over 114.00. Problem still exists. Noone can seem to find a resolve to this issue. This has turned my vehicle into a very unreliable means of transportation and i won't permit my wife to drive it any longer, yet we are forced to continue making our payments or have it repossesed. This has been going on now for at least four months with us nursing the vehicle just to drive the ten miles to work with several stoppages along the way.*ak

While driving the vehicle a little while, half of the engine overheated and the other half was a normal temperature. The vehicle was taken to a dealership. They replaced the lifter and valve on the driver's head at the owner's expense. *nm

While reverse out of the driveway at low speeds vehicle accelerated to a high speed. Also, when braking there was extended stopping distance. Dealership will be notified. *ak

While driving 40 mph engine failed without warning. *ak

While driving at 40 mph the vehicle collided with another vehicle head on. The consumer suffered a herniated disc in the back and leg and leg muscle sprains. The police arrived and cited the consumer for driving in a safety zone. The consumer was wearing a seat belt at the time but the airs bag did not deploy. *nm

While driving 70 mph engine failed.*ak

Power steering is out or very hard to turn until the car is warmed up. I bought this car in aug. Of 2003. This has failed atleast 120 times. Doesn't matter if it is summer or winter. Was checking to see if this was recalled. It wasn't so i made a complaint.

On christmas day driving with my son to my mothers home about one hour away, i exited the freeway and stopped at the signal. When the signal turned green, i pushed the gas, the car did not respond. I checked to verify that the car was in drive. Put the car in park, and attempted to restart the engine. The engine did not respond. The vehicle was pushed to a park and ride, then towed to the dealership. The dealership reports that the engine seized, and is destroyed beyond repair of the value of the vehicle. There was zero warning. The vehicle did not lose any fluid. There were not any warning lights registering inside the vehicle. The make is a chrysler concorde. It is a 1997, with 97,000 miles. Up until that moment the vehicle was ideal. Then within ten feet it is destroyed beyond repair, without any type of warning. *jb

Consumer 1997 concorde driver side tire turned right while driving down a hill and stopped. *ts after having the vehicle towed, the consumer was informed the inner tie rod had failed and the outer tie rod was about to fail. The dealer stated it looked as if the vehicle had been work on previously, and whom ever did the work did not place the tabs back in place and because of that the tie rods eventually stripped and fell out of place. The consumer stated the rack and pinion was replaced and the previous dealer did stated they did have to remove the tie rods in order to replace the rack and pinion, however they refused to reimburse the consumer because it had been over 5 years since the repair. *jb

Water leaks under air vents under window wipers ,body seams let water in car as fast as it will run.Have sealed 1 leak with silicone on seam on passenger side. Carpet and mat on driver side now getting wet and stinks. Replaced windshield 6-27-03,so i know that was not the problem. Car bought new and has never been in accident. Dealers service mgr.Claims there has not been any problems,but my mechanic,knows a chrysler mechanic there,and he says there are plenty of complaints. They have even sprayed rubberized undercoating on seams and surrounding areas to seal water leaks.

Totaled my 1997 concorde on 4/6/03 and the air bags didn't deploy. The conclusion of chrysler investigation was, i wasn't going fast enough for the air bags to deploy. I hit the guard rail and concrete wall at about 60 mph. How fast did i have to be going to have them deploy??? *jb

Dt: the consumer indicated that the timing chain broke without warning. This has happened three times and each time the consumer had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer said there is no recall on this. The consumer said that the engine always gets real hot and stalls. She forced to pull off the road in a dangerous places. *nm

There was a strong smell of gas fumes in the vehicle.*jb

The vehicles windshield wipers would suddenly stop working while in use or wouldn't cut off after the vehicle was turned off. *nlm

While driving, consumer noticed smoke emitting from under the hood and parked vehicle. A fire immediately started from engine compartment. Dealer determined that fire was related to the fuel system, specifically a leak from the fuel rails. Ts

Consumer was traveling 35 mph when another car pulled in front of consumer's vehicle, and consumer hit other car on passenger's side. Upon impact, none of airbags deployed. *ak *yh

In 2002 our car overheated we took it into a repair shop. Since the it it was bought in on four different occasions to repair the cooling system, over a span of less than a year. The entire colling system, except for the heating coil has been replaced. Then the check engine light came on. It has had a misfire in cylinder #5 and we have sunk in over a $1,000 and the problem is still not fixed. The mechanics have told us they can't find what is causing it. The light has been on for over eight months. It has been hooked up to computers and still it is a guessing game. We have had the egr valve replaced because this was another guess as to the problem. We have also replaced the fuel injectors, spark plugs, wires, coil, overhead cam sensor, idle air control valve and timing belt. We are sinking more money into this car than we can afford. If there is a problem with this car we should have been made aware of it before we purchased it. We have taken it to three different mechanics and still no-one can tell us what the problem is. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated.*ak

While driving, vehicle caught on fire, consumer saw smoke coming from underhood when stopping at red light. Vehicle caught on fire and burned up. Dealer contacted. *ak possible engine failure. *yd

Steering was losing control or not responding properly because of the nuts / bolts, and a faulty bushing needed to be replaced on rack and pinion. Dealer and manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Consumer stated while the hood was up, it fell onto the consumer, causing an injury.*ak *yd

Chrysler concord recalled late 1998-car left at central and advised next morning car would not start. At the time car had about 35,000 miles. Dealer talked wife into 800 dollars worth of work on engine including injection cleaning---funny thats what it was in for on re-call so we now know 3 years later. Ca began leaking fuel july of 2001 and took car to pep boys to see what problem was . After replacing o rings still leaked , car returned to pep boys . They now had to replace injectors to see if that must be problem. Car still leaked .They called chrysler and informed by chrysler that the rails must of cracked again. But dealer not responsable because over 1 yr warrenty and 12000 miles ,so i had to have pep boys order part s to do the repair. Since car was all apart at there store and cost to much to tow to a dealed. Foot /note i took sick and went to emgcy room for ..As dr. Stated could of been from the fumes. Bad infection in throat put on pen vk . This was 1 day after problem total cost so far 1300.00 not including loss of work for week due to wellness. Robert f tierney. *ak

Had taken vehicle to dealer for rear alignment, but could not be performed due to corrosion anddeterioration on subframe mounts. Consumer talked to manufacturer, and he was unable to take care of this situation. *ak

While driving 60 to 65 mph consumer heard a clanking noise . Left rear control arm broke. Consumer also stated had it welded back on. Contacted dealer.*ak *slc

Strut rod on right of vehicle keeps blowing out, this is the fourth strut on vehicle. But repairs do not work. Please provide further information. *ak

While checking the battery the hood fell down.

This car started having problems in approximately april. Tires were replaced in april. Brakes were replaced, then sliding section to sunroof fell apart. Then the termostat went out and replaced. Car stopped, was told it was the water pump, had it towed, was then told it was the modulator fan. Contacted the extended warrenty company, was told by warrenty people that it was not covered and then informed by them that it was also my ac and the compressor. Dealer refused to honor the remaining existing warranty that was left on the car.

While putting windshield washer in container hood failed stay up. Hydraulic lifter gave up, and hood fell, hit consumer in head. Then, trapping consumer's hands under hood. *ak

The first replacement part was a manufactuer new unit, not rebuilt and as such should not have failed in such a short time. The manufacturer will not bend in the interest of customer relations and give and sort of help in this matter. Dt

The lower control arm reinforcement bracket failed but consumers vehicle is not included in recall due to vin, consumer believes she should be reimbursed for the failure per recall 99v-215. Nlm

While in reverse vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resultuing in a collision.*ak

Intermittently, the air bag warning light comes on, the dealership has not been able to correct this problem.

Fuel line has broken. Vehicle lost alot of gas which leaked out, it could ignite.*ak fuel connector on flow side of fuel filter was not connected at the factory. *yh

When consumer started to turn vehicle inner tie rod was defective. Also, front wheel shimmied and vibrated. There was no recall. *ak

Tsb # 790 was for the left fuel injection rail leaking (cracked). My right rail is leaking!!! I called chrysler @ 1-800 992-1997 and tried to report this. They informed me that the recall in january, 1999 only affected the left fuel injection rail. I could have had a fire as the gasoline was leaking (in volume) on the top of my engine and running down the engine block onto the ground. I think chrysler needs to be aware of this potential problem. I attempted to inform them of this today and i was told me to go to a dealer. I do my own car repair work and know a little about vehicles. I also know something about product safety as i am the product safety officer where i am employed. I have detailed digitial photos of the rail while it is leaking. They are good pictures. These pictures are worth more than 1000 words!!! If you want the pictures, please advise.*ak

While traveling 40 mph steering wheel and front wheels started shaking. Took to dealer, and dealer would not let consumer drive home until fixed. *ak

While attempting to stop the vehicle abruptly the pedal went top floor and the vehicle continued to roll into the rear of another vehicle. Nlm

Front rotors have rust ridges and pits in them. The car has 28000 miles on it and the brake pads are like new. With this rust ridge on the rotor it will wear the pads prematurley. I took the car to the dealer and they said normal wear. I have been a mechanic for 20 years. This is not normal wear !

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Engine: cooling system: head gasket went 1 week after taking delivery of vehicle. Complained about transmission stuck in 3rd gear-dealer could not duplicate. 6/01/00 electrical short/fuse: speakers and horn not working/when sunroof is opened the trunk opens too.9/19/00 electrical short/fuse: smoke from dash when cd was turned on and horn stopped working. 10/17/00 transmission: failure of overdrive and loss of 3rd gear vehicle, could still be driven in "limp mode" 1st and 2nd gear. 9/12/01 transmission: failure duplicated as previously mention. 11/20/01. Transmission: failure at highway speed engine boggs down as if putting on brakes.Loss of only overdrive vehicle still able to operate in drive gear.4/27/02 engine: head gasket blows on one side of engine 4/27/02

Vehicle was making a pinging sound, and was cutting off and on intermittently. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic said he couldn't see the vehicle, to bring it in. Fuel injector was defected. Mechanic told consumer that it would cost him $600.00. Engine check light on dashboard blinking off and on.*ak

The rear shoulder belt on the passenger's side does not retract. The belt is hanging out of the retractor. Problem was reported to the dealership. Part was ordered to correct the prolem at owner's expense. *ak *ml

Power and transmission control module failure causing the check engine light to illuminate and resulted loss of power. Yh

Heat is poor and windows steamed up when driving, could not duplicate concerns

I was traveling to work at 4:30a.M. On 10/14/99. Upon the entrance to i-696 ( about 2miles from my residence) the temperature gage ran high and the high temmp light came on upon the entrance ramp. I drove approx 4 miles to my mothers residence which was on the way to work.. At that hour i must depend and rely on the safety of my vehicle. Thank goodness my mother lives on the way to my job 55 miles from my residence. When i drove it to the dealership at approx. 7am (when they open) the gentleman behind the counter said it probably wasn't a hose, ( which i thought because of the coolant loss and over heating) but instead a water pump because it is so common in that make of vehicle. This disturbs me because if he knew immediately what it was because of so many repairs why not a recall on the part? $:30 am is a scarry time to break down on a major highway. I paid for the repairs because i need my vehicle for transportation to and from work. It was 197.60 for labor, 1.60 for a seal, 11.60 for coolant, and 94.50 for the pump,15.00 misc charge, and 7.36 in tax total was 327.66. I do have the part and the receipt of the bill if you need it . I did not receive my car back untill 6pm i was told it took so long because i didn't have an appointment. I wish i could plan and make appointments for emergencies.

While driving at 24,000 miles, the bolts on the steering rack sheared off, causing total loss of steering control. After multiple attempts to repair both the steering and the transmission, the owners wish to trade in this vehicle, which they believe is a lemon, in exchange for a new one. *yc.Et.

Vehicle was left in park with the motor idling. It rolled up the owner's driverway and crashed into the garage, then shifted into reverse. Owner managed to turn off the ignition and stop the vehicle, brakes would not stop it. Dealer said that owner must not have placed the transmission completely into park. Could find nothing wrong. *ak

The rotors on this car were cast with pockets of rust imbedded in the metal. The defect caused premature brake failure.The car did not stop well.They said the i needed a complete brake job, including new rotors.Thay could not turn the rotors because of all the rust in them.The macanic said that the pads were not worn much but also had to be replased.He also told me that he sees a lot of roters like this. I was told i had to pay $310 for brake job that i feel was caused by these poorley made and unsafe rotors. *ak

Consumer had the power assist: secondary: control module switch replaced and then it went dead. Took to a dealer, and dealer was unable to find the problem. Also, battery has been replaced 3 times in 4 months, alternator replaced, body controller rebuilt twice. *ak *ml

When vehicle was first started & would try to back out, vehicle would not engage in reverse or drive. Turned vehicle off. Restarted it & gears would reengage. Would put into drive & vehicle was not moving forward. Would keep shifting lever to catch. When accelerator pedal was pressed, vehicle raced high & revved. Notified manufacturer & been to dealer. Had transmission fluid changed. An intermittent problem, but constant. *ak

On two occasions vehicle completely shut off while driving. First time happened while pulling into ongoing traffic which almost led to a collision. Second time it happened again, but traffic was normal. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and parts were replaced on both times. But, problem is still reoccurring. *ak

Front brake rotors are wearing excessively which is causing poor braking ability. Consumer has replaced brake rotors on four different occasions. But, problem still occurs.*ak consumer purchased fourth set of rotors from another company, therefore chrysler would not give any reimbursement, each time rotors were replaced, they were pitted and rusted on the inside, brakes also make thumping noises. Cigarette lighter socket loose, dealer tightened. *slc

Over a period of five months, commencing in sept 98, the turn signal lighting system, on my 97 chrysler concorde, has been inoperative on numerous occasions. The dealer, from which the car was purchased, has replaced the turn signal switch (10/05/98), and repaired the fuse holder (12/28/98). The turn signals are again inoperative as of 1/30/99. I need assistance from a chrysler specialist to correct this problem. The turn signals are vital to driving safety. Please provide any help that you can, including chrysler technical problem alerts and contacts with chrysler management. Thank you.

Two transmissions have failed. One transmission failed in heavy traffic at speed and put me at risk for injury in my attempt to get out of the driving lane. This vehicle has had multiple fluid leaks from the transmission, engine and cooling system.

Intermittently, the instument panel malfunctioned, causing the panel lights/, gauges/air conditioner odmeter, etc to go out, which may cause visual difficulty. Also, dealer replaced ignition switch, electronic control module, and tightened the wiring, but problem kept reoccurring. Please provide further information. *ak

Rear brakes improperly adjusted by manufacturer, resulting in front brakes overloading on braking, which in turn resulted in warped front brake rotors. Dealer adjusted the rear brakes and replaced the front brake rotors. Since the work was covered under warranty, i assume chrysler (now daimler/chrysler) is aware of the problem. Very disconcerting to have a safety-related problem in a car costing upwards of $25,000. *ak

Rotors contained rust pitting causing vibration.

Front brake pads and rotors failed, resulting in a loud noise.

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Driving 55mph in rainy weather when vehicle hydroplaned. Spun across 5 lanes & hit barrier w/passenger's side. Then spun & hit right rear. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Mechanic said should have deployed due to location of impact. *ak

Transmission casing failed twice resulting in a fluid leakage.

Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle decelerating while driving. Vehicle would reduce speed when vehicle reaches 30 mph or more;. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on six occasions, and problem cannot be resolved. *ak

Brake rotors failed, causing noise during quick stopping. Yh

Vehicle experiencing problem with rack and pinion being replaced by dealer on three occasions. Replacement was done under warranty, but causes of failure are still unknown. *ak the tires were prematurely worn on outside edges. *yh

Fule line hoses disconnected from the engine/ spilling fuel into the engine area. *ak

Vehicle hydrplaned, struck rock cliff on driver's side. Bounce doff cliff and struck rear of an embankment, upon impact, driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. Three consumers were injured, and vehicle was totaled.

Air conditioner failed, causing the drive belt to slip on the compressor and overheat. *yc

Windows become cloudy with a film in two or three days after washing them in the inside.

Had articles in trunk with trunk mostly closed but courtesy light was still on . Came back to vehicle and it was on fire. No toxic or explosive materials were involved. *ak

The headlights are not very strong. Also, cannot see in the distance due to windshield distorting headlights coming towards vehicle. *ak

Tie rod bolts failed causing the wheels to malfunction. Yh

Consumer has 2 concordes, one is a 1994 and the other is a 1997, both of the cars' sway bar's failed. *slc

Consumer started the vehicle, put the defroster on and the vehicle caught on fire. *yd

The consumer states that the vehicles shifter foiled even though the ignition was locked and the keys were taken out. The consumer states that she was in park and on an incline and in park. The vehicle then slipped backwards and shifted out of park. The dealer was contacted and the inspector found that the ignition shift inter-lock mechanism on the vehicle was inoperable. *scc

Power steering failure, extremly hard to turn.

Dashboard failed.

Headlight highbeams do not provide enough lighting causing poor visibility.

Rack and pinion replaced 2 times in three years, making knocking noise again......Ac evaporater replaced 3 times in 3 years (dealer said if it was fixed within 12 months it would still be under warrantee, not mentioning the 7 yr warrantee extension) instrument panel would turn off intermittanly now it seems to be not working at all,,,, check engine light has been on for 2 years... Dealer resets it and it works for about 2 weeks(serviced 5 times) ... Regulator in pass. Door does not lift power window

Booster seat tether strap anchor was installed to the left of the "third" light located in the middle of the deck lid - by the dealer i bought the car from - yesterday, 2/5/02. This would cause the booster seat tether strap to rest at an angle when hooked to the anchor. Dealer says the anchor was installed where chrysler instructed them. Contacted chrysler and they referred me back to the dealer and suggested i get a second opinion from another chrysler dealer. Contacted nhtsa rep. And he said that the tether strap anchor should be installed directly behind the booster seat so that the tether strap rests in a straight line. Help! I'm getting the runaround and all i want to do is ensure i've met all the safety requirements for my daughter should we ever get in an accident. The tether strap anchor is still installed - at an angle to the booster seat and i will leave it that way as proof until someone contacts me with instructions/contacts of what i should do next. Right now my daughter is still using the harness within her booster seat so we have time until she reaches a point where the tether strap is absolutely necessary. *ak

Horn button too small- is about the size of a dime. Both my wife and myseld have been in near accident situations that could have been avoided if we could rapidely locate the horn button. It is almost impossible to locate in a hurry. The entire steering wheel needs to be recalled and replaced with one that has the horn button that can be activated over a wider portion of the wheel.*ak

When driving and upon exiting the highway two of the inner tie rod bolts which hold up the rack and pinion broke, causing steering failure. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak

When driving at 55 mph coming off beltway ramp and upon applying brakes pedal went to floorboard, brakes failed to respond, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noticed hose wore out, causing brake failure. Please provide any further details.*ak

There was a two-car accident ahead on highway. Tried to avoid hitting them, but rear ended a vehicle. Rear. Neither airbags deployed. Contacted dealer. *ak

The consumer the placed vehicle in park, took keys out and shut off ignition, the vehicle then slipped out of park, rolled backwards and hit parked vehicle on other side. Consumer suffered a slight injury on skin because her legs dangled slightly out. *ak *jb

While making a left turn, vehicle suddenly lost power steering and the tires locked up. This was causeb by rack and pinon failure.*ak

Fuel pump detached from vehicle, causing gasoline to leak while fueling. *ak

Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle, it kept on rolling. *ak

Bolt in the transmission casing were stripped causing leak.

Brakes make noise.

Engine hesitates, surges and vibrates continuously.

Consumer had fuel rail o-ring repaired under recall 98v-184 yet they failed again a couple months later. Nlm

Windshield wiper arms and blades misaligned and perform poorly. Nlm

Water pump failed. Nlm

Head gasket cracked. Mjs

Poor design of the arm/support in trunk area which can potentially damage items. Mjs

Fuel rail assembly.

While driving experiences steering linkage failure, vehicle wanders left to right all over road, dealer made several attempts to correct problem by realignment, mfr has not fixed it at this time. *ak

Brake rotors are scored. Dealer has repaired the rotors at the owner's expense manufacturer has been notified.*ak

While driving at 30 to 35 mph smelled fire and saw smoke coming from under the hood due to the engine catching on fire. Consumer pulled to the side. Fire department put the fire out. Vehicle was totaled. *ak

The headlights are extremely dim due to insufficient bulb lens which could become dangerous in night driving. Please give any further details. *ak

Whenever vehicle remains idle for longer than a day & then starting itup. It would stall . Would happen frequently but intermittenly. Have not taken vehicle to dealer as of yet. *ak

Vehicle keeps losing power steering fluid. Dealer replaced the power steering pump, and vehicle still leaks power steering fluid. *ak