Chrysler Concorde 1995 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Chrysler Concorde 1995

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
04V021000	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 04/01/1992 to 07/31/1999	V (Vehicle)	2315768	06/14/2004	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	01/13/2004	01/15/2004
Defect Summary	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 Summary	Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Daimlerchrysler recall no. c45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2100601	03/16/2001	211699	621898	Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. tt mj	10/03/2001
210597	03/14/1997		6088988	Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm	01/11/2000
210599A	09/03/1999	210599	607959	This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt	10/19/1999
210499	02/26/1999		604364	Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt	04/27/1999
CH210695	06/01/1995		43055	Unknown	11/01/1995
210195	02/01/1995		39260	Delayed transaxle engagement. *tw	03/31/1995
182694	01/01/1994		39009	Improved transmission shift quality. *tw	02/28/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
210197	02/28/1997	21-17-96	52069	Transmission fluid auxillary cooler. *tw	07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
180997	02/28/1997		51993	Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw	07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
210798	04/24/1998		600751	Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak	06/05/1998
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
211099	06/25/1999	210598	606171	Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt	08/11/1999
020495	03/01/1995	02-01-94	39994	Front hub click/clunk. *tw	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
210997	05/16/1997		6089028	Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm	01/12/2000
970314210597	03/14/1997		54371	Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc	03/30/1998

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EA03011	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	07/17/2003	01/30/2004	AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK	04V021000
	The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
EA03011	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	07/17/2003	01/30/2004	AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK	04V021000
	The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN
11/15/2003	0
	We are now about to put in our 3rd 95 cirrus transmission and 2nd 95 concorde transmission and feel that chrysler should pay for the cost of repairs. i have shelled out nearly $12,000 between the two cars in the last 6 years for repeated failures in engines, water pumps, steering assembly failures, transmissions, brake systems, radios, air conditioners, fuel rails, alternators and computer pcm's to name a few. by far the worst quality cars and highest cost of ownership of any cars i have owned in the last 30 years. something major goes wrong with these cars every few months.
09/15/2003	0
	We bought the car & 2 months later, transmission goes out.
09/27/1999			05/01/1998
	Transmission stopped functioning at 65 mph. vehicle was towed to salem chrysler/plymouth in dayton, ohio. tow truck driver reported that the dealership had five other concordes in for service with the same problem. service manager at dealership would only acknowledge that they have had some problems with transmissions in the concorde line, but was quick to point that my vehicle was out of warranty. a salesman at another chrysler dealership in ohio was advised of my breakdown without any reference to the vehicle, when he responded, what does he have, a 95 or 96 concorde?. this seems to be a known problem among chrysler dealerships.
11/22/1998		1	07/01/1998
	After driving about 1.5 hours at 65 miles per hour, stopped at toll both to get ticket. when starting to go again speedometer failed to work and was stuck at 0. still has not worked since.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/20/2009	190000	1
	Transmission failure, i read that chrysler had a recall on transmissions for the 95 chrysler concorde, due to shifting problems, my 95 chrysler concorde, drove fine and then suddenly stopped, if i shut off the engine, then restart it, it will drive, until it tries to shift to second then it will not drive anymore, at all, until i shut it off and then restart it, then it will immediately drive again. i was told by a mechanic that it is most likely a solenoid shift pack, which was recalled by chrysler. *tr
12/03/2008	166000	1
	My vehicle does not change into second gear. i found out while i was in heavy traffic and became a hazard to other drivers. when in reverse, it has a clunk noise when the gas is applied. the problem came all of a sudden without warning. there are also computer and ignition problems with this vehicle. it sounds like there is crackling in the dashboard when the heater is on, the ignition switch cannot be turned all the way to the on position when the car is on or the abs light will come on and prevents function of the heater. *tr
07/05/2005		3
	Dt: contact states the gear shift is hard to put into gear. there is a grinding noise coming from the motor. a mechanic said the gears broke and the transmission had to be rebuilt. consumer did have the transmission rebuilt. the consumer did not have the purchase date or the dealer information available. *ak
06/06/2004	87000	3	02/20/1995
	The transmission was making a popping noise while changing gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for repairs but the problem recurred. ak there was overheating and the power brake was delayed. sc
06/15/2004		1
	Consumer stated that ever since she had her vehicle, she experienced numerous problems. she stated that she had to replace the engine, and the transmission. she also stated that now she it needed another transmission. also, she was told by her mechanic that the crank shift is going bad. currently she isn't driving the vehicle. *la
05/06/2003		1
	While driving, the transmission failed. *jb
09/18/2000
	While driving vehicle will shutter when gears are changed or will stick in second gear.contacted dealer.*ak
07/29/2002		2	07/27/2002
	While driving vehicle just stopped and wouldbnot go into gear. contacted dealer, who cannot fix problem. ak the vehicle was inoperable over 30 days and the consumer is requesting that the dealer issue a full refund of the cost of purchase under the lemon law. yh
02/25/2002
	Transmission would not switch gears. also, vehicle could not go into reverse.*ak
01/09/2002		3	11/24/2001
	When putting gear lever into drive the engine revs, and the transmission will not come out of first gear, vehicle will not drive properly anymore.ak consumer states engine light comes on and vehicle shakes like it is going to come apart. yd
			04/01/1997
	Won't go in reverse. *ak
06/06/2000
	At highway speeds transmission would not shift gears. dealer has replace transmission.*ak
11/26/1999		4
	Transmission has been replaced 4 times. it was the 2 gear that went out. they have no other reason for the problem. *ak
05/01/1998		1	09/01/1997
	Car spins as a result of intermittant transmission downshifts when right turn signal is used causing the transmission to downshift violently. the transmission has been replaced twice. two dealers unable to find any electrical problem. when traveling at 65 mph on wet pavement and the transmission downshifts the car wants to spin in a clockwise direction. *ak
10/11/1999		1	02/01/1998
	While having new tires installed on the car the mechanic found the left outer tie rod end worn out. due to the milage on the car i feel this is premature. in checking your site i am finding stistemic problems with this car and like cars (ie dodge intrepid) also for the model years of 1993,1994,1995. the three major areas i found are air conditioning, steering/ linkages, and transmission which i have the same type of problems with my car. i have reported the air conditioner and the transmission to you a couple of days ago. *ak
			12/02/1994
	Transmission is shuttering when shifting, indictating that transmission is failing. defect is common problem. need to rebuild transmission. *ak.et.
02/22/1998		1	02/01/1998
	Transmission has hard down shift from 2nd to 1st gear, transmisson was rebuilt in 1998 under factory warranty. down shift problem returned with-in 2 months of rebuild, but every time took to dealer for diagnostic dealer could not find problem. on last diagnostic test 9 march 2000 dealer stated internal damage and est. repair cost $1800.00.. problem is intermittent, does not matter if car is worm or cold. at times transmission had slippage pulling (slight) up hill grades. *ak
10/05/1999		1	02/01/1995
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
09/20/1998			08/01/1997
	No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
08/15/1999		1	05/01/1996
	Tie rod end sockets at steering box completely worn out (elongated). air conditioner compressor failed. transmission failed.
06/30/1998			10/01/1994
	Problem seems to start with the transmission clunking then eventually you will start to hear a popping noise in your front end, coming from the tie rod. thought this was a suspension problem but took to dealer the first time and they replaced my brakes and serviced transmission. cluncking noise still existed when you let off the gas and the slightly accellerated. turns out the tie rod, transmission mount and axle were to blame. can't tell you about the axle as they told me they would replace but did not show up on repair. i know that there seems to be serious problem with the drive train and suspension in the car. as for the dip stick, the heat created by the engine is cooking the plastic in the colored dipstick to the point it just falls apart. i recently had the tie rod and transmission mount replaced and now have a much worse cluncking noise the same day of the replacement...can i get some help as i feel this car is a serious problem waiting to happen..
04/16/1999			09/01/1994
	I had all recommended servicing done at bothun's (eau claire) on 3-16-99 including transmission fluid change. they reported no problems with the transmission at that date. within the month i began having difficulty getting the car into reverse. it would shift erratically or not at all. i called bothun on 4-16-99 as problems got worse. they examined the car 4-19-99 and told me the transmission pump/transmission was leaking badly and needed replacing. chrysler customer service offered to pay 75% of the cost after bothun's contacted them about the repair. i was not willing to pay for the repair as i felt it was a premature failure of the transmission with the car having fewer than 50,000 miles. i agreed to have the work done and pay 25% since i need the car,but i feel that chrysler should pay the rest of the bill. it does not seem normal wear and tear for this to happen in a 1995 car with low mileage and good care. my portion of the bill was $433.36 which i would like reimbursed.
01/14/1998		1
	Transmission failed to go into reverse, seals replaced.
12/14/1998		1	01/01/1995
	Transmission failed.
12/15/1998			10/01/1994
	Transmission causing shudder when shifting into 4th around 40mph. dealer indicates need transmission rebuild. vehicle has been maintained to owner's maunal specs. i was told that chrylser had a problem cleaning the transmission case at the time mine was manufactured. debris was left in case that can wear transmission excessively. i would like to have chrysler cover the repair even though the warranty has expired. obviously the transmission should not wear out at 50000 miles. thank-you
08/27/1998
	No summary provided by consumer
04/15/1997		1	01/01/1995
	Transmission failure.
		1	01/01/1995
	Gear shift hesitates, doesn't shift at all sometimes times.

	Vehicle was driving at 50mph when it suddenly downshifted into 2nd gear. *ak
09/25/1996		2	07/09/1995
	Transmission replaced twice due to excessive play in inner cv joint, wobbles on brake application.
		1
	While driving, the transmission started to make noise, slip and vehicle was bucking; replaced transaxle and repaired wiring to main harness-loose connection. *a
10/07/1995		7	02/06/1995
	Intermittent abs brake system failure, complete loss of braking. tt stalling occurs when engine is cold and warm, engine noisy. harsh downshift. odor comes from vents when ac is on. sporadic climate control. abs light illuminated, dealer replaced abs module. *slc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
05/08/2000		1	10/01/1999
	Burnt fluid is noted on the repair sheet. dealer was no help at all so went to indep trans. repair shop. this seems to be a problem with chrysler autos from research i've done on-line and with talking to fred's transmission and clutch [(219)266-2144]. they claim that they constantly get chrysler's in for transmission failures at about the same mileage as mine. was told that chrysler used poor equipment in the original transmissions. i pray that some day chrysler will realize there's a problem and do a recall for their poor performance of their transmissions. *ak
01/14/1998		1
	Transmission failed to go into reverse, cooler lines replaced.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
01/01/1996		1
	Transmission gear shifter will not shift. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
03/12/2002	65000		01/12/1998
	The floor shifter slips out of gear by the slightest touch. the dealer has been contacted. a small child is able to knock shifter out of gear. please describe further.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
08/11/1999	97506	3	12/01/1994
	Recall did not resolve the problem with the fuel rail o ring and numerous other expenditures after their repair. bf the service the consumer received did not correct the problem he was having. the consumer was not able to shut off the engine because the transaxle floor shifter would not go into the park position. the problem created transmission problems. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for money spent on repairs. tc *jb the consumer stated when he drives over a bump in the road the gear shift would pop out of drive and into neutral. the water pump was leaking and the gaskets were replaced. the air condition was inoperative, the problem was determined to be short in a wire
05/07/2004	119302	5	09/21/1998
	The automatic tranmission floor shifter ignition-park interlock has completly malfunction on this car, for my own saftey and the saftey of others i cannot drive it when the inter-lock is drive it starts rolling backwards when i stop at a traffic light i feels this could be very dangerous.*mr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
06/02/2001		1
	Torque converter and reverse gear broke without any warning or symptoms, there were metal chips throughout the transmission, consumer is requesting reimbursement, since the failure happened at such low mileage. *yh
		2	11/01/1994
	The transmission (torque converter) failed. yh
01/14/1998		1
	Transmission failed to go into reverse, torque converter replaced.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
			08/01/1996
	Recall -problem lower control arm bracket separated from engine cradle, causing half-shaft pulled out of transaxle. fix: reinforced engine cradle at control arm bracket. *ak
06/30/1998			10/01/1994
	Problem seems to start with the transmission clunking then eventually you will start to hear a popping noise in your front end, coming from the tie rod. thought this was a suspension problem but took to dealer the first time and they replaced my brakes and serviced transmission. cluncking noise still existed when you let off the gas and the slightly accellerated. turns out the tie rod, transmission mount and axle were to blame. can't tell you about the axle as they told me they would replace but did not show up on repair. i know that there seems to be serious problem with the drive train and suspension in the car. as for the dip stick, the heat created by the engine is cooking the plastic in the colored dipstick to the point it just falls apart. i recently had the tie rod and transmission mount replaced and now have a much worse cluncking noise the same day of the replacement...can i get some help as i feel this car is a serious problem waiting to happen..
		1
	While driving, the transmission started to make noise, slip and vehicle was bucking; replaced transaxle and repaired wiring to main harness-loose connection. *a
01/28/1995		1
	Loose axle nuts, causing noise when depressing accelerator pedal.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
01/15/2000		1
	Transmission fail with only 24,000 miles on the vehicle.*et
			06/01/1994
	Drivers side electric window controls inoperative and automatic transmission not working properly
			04/01/1998
	We took the car to the dealer to have a transmission line leak fixed (replacement of the line). we alos smelled a gasoline smell when starting the car in the morning. the dealer informed us that there was also a fuel leak in a line on the engine. the delaer told us that the line needed to be replaced or it could cause a fire. we let them have the vehicle and they said it would be fixed in a week. three weeks later we were still without the car; the delaer told us that chrysler was not supplying the original factory part for replacement because the part was apparently being redesigned. we asked why an original factory part could not be installed; they said it could, but that the part might not work and we might risk a fire. chrysler did not charge for the part, but we were out of us of the car for about 3 weeks.