Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 1900101 | 03/23/2001 | 1900300 | 619127 | Some owners may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side. *tt | 05/15/2001 |
| 1900300B | 10/06/2000 | 190300A | 618868 | Some vehicles may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side. *tt | 05/03/2001 |
| 0042 | 09/13/2000 | 615695 | Advance service information for loose steering. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| 190300A | 09/08/2000 | 190300 | 6092235 | Experiencing loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side. *tt | 11/29/2000 |
| 190300 | 06/02/2000 | 614153 | A condition may exist where a loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| 190899 | 12/31/1999 | 610017 | Information when servicing the inner tie rod end to steering gear attachments. *tt | 04/14/2000 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| 190798 | 10/02/1998 | 602894 | Information on steering gear mounting bushing service. *ak | 11/16/1999 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 190398 | 06/11/1998 | 600899 | Power steering system noise following cold engine starts in low ambient temperatures. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| 180398 | 02/06/1998 | 600428 | Subject on power steering switch elimination and/or mil illumination with hex code $73. *yc | 05/14/1998 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 220499 | 10/29/1999 | 612159 | Subject concerning the steering wheel vibration. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/22/2011 | 152000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concord. the contact stated the brake lines and power steering line and excessive rust the contact stated the power steering malfunction due to the fluid leaking as well as the brake lines. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the brake lines and power steering lines replaced. the contact also stated the ignition switch is faulty as well. the contact stated the key can be removed from the ignition when the vehicle is running. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 152,000. jo | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 5 | ||
| Power assist belt has broken 5 times in last 3 years.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 77700 | 1 | |
| While driving 36 mph engine failed. as a result, power steering malfunctioned. the cause has yet to be determined.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 3 | ||
| Inner tie rod bushings on vehicle had to be replaced three times. *mr the dealer suggested that was normal. there was also a loose feeling in the steering on all turns. *sc *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that rack and pinion steering broke, and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| While driving noticed a noise coming from front end of vehicle,and vehicle was swaying. dealer has been contacted. and indicated that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/13/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| After taking vehicle in for an alignment i was informed by mechanic that there was a problem with right power steering rack mounting bushings and the lower control arm was making a noise. he said it would cost approx. $1400.00 to correct this problem. this vehicle was well amintained and driven properly at all times. this seems a bit strange that a vehicle less than 4 years old, not driven abusively would have such a major expense repair. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 50 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Car pulls to the left upon slowing down to a stop, driving on bumpy terrain and freeway conditions. car has beeen in 4 times for repairs such as complete rebuild of rack and pinion, rotation of tires and alignment. problem still exists. steering wheel comes to rest turned left and will not bounce back to center after manuvering a left turn. steering wheel does come back to center after negotiating a right turn. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 04/13/2000 | 3 | ||
| Power steering rack is worn, causing steering to be loose and noisy, consumer states the chrysler service center did not tend to or acknowledge the problem while the vehicle is under warranty. *slc | |||
| 08/04/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| There is a crunching noise coming from underneath the vehicle while turning left, the power steering rack was found to be defective, dealer would not replace even though vehicle had low mileage, consumer paid for replacement costs. *slc | |||