Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
230470205/04/2004230130410007922Interior front door handle/bezel replacement. *mj07/15/2004
230110305/09/200310002403Sag or rattle at rear of headliner. *tt08/27/2003
233599REVA10/01/1999233599612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs06/06/2000
23070002/25/2000233098610012Experiencing 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. *tt04/13/2000
18329809/25/1998603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc11/17/1999
23299807/10/1998602333Experiencing water leakage on top of floor and/ or under floor carpets. *yc11/16/1999
23489810/23/1998602883Rear door trim panel loose at top rear corner. *ak01/20/1999
#986001/05/1999602599Some vehicles may have the roof (headliner) mounted courtesy lamps intermittently flicker when they would normally be on (door open). *yc01/05/1999
23289807/02/1998602334Water and / or dust collection in the spare tire well or at the trunk floor to quarter panel seam. *yc10/26/1998
23309807/17/1998602332Wind noise heard from the b-pillar forward in the vehicle while driving at highway speeds above 55 mph or at lower speeds driving into a headwind. *yc10/26/1998
23299808/07/1998602210Water leak on top and/or under floor carpets. *yc10/15/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
230130203/04/2002230799634080Subject regarding a snapping sound when opening or closing front door. *slc09/27/2002
23040002/04/2000610009Concerns with the door trim panel cracking at lower attaching screw bosses. *tt04/13/2000
23059902/12/1999234898604360Subject regarding rear door trim panel loose at upper rear corner. *tt04/27/1999
23539810/30/1998602777Door trim panel rattle/itch noise where vinyl wrapped top section contacts the door inner sheet metal. *ak01/13/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
232099A08/13/1999232099608371Daimler chrysler is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt11/23/1999
992506/03/1999607554Subject regarding the internal emergency trunk release. *tt09/28/1999
992606/23/1999607553Information pertaining to internal emergency trunk release dealer reimbursement. *tt09/28/1999
23209906/25/1999606174Diamler chrysler corporation is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt08/11/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
07/13/200756000111/14/1999
 Crack in dashboard over airbag. *tr
03/03/2004470001
 While driving at 50 mph the trim plastic which covers the windshield wipers fell off. dealer replaced the part at consumer's expense of $152.00.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY
12/01/2009
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. the contact stated that the passenger and driver side door handle broke; as a result she was unable to unlock the doors in order to exit the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the automatic locks and interior lights would turn on and off. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who decided to glue the handle back on as a temporary remedy. the remedy failed to repaired the problem since the handle came off completely. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 85,000.
12/01/2009
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. the contact stated that the passenger and driver side door handle broke; as a result she was unable to unlock the doors in order to exit the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the automatic locks and interior lights would turn on and off. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who decided to glue the handle back on as a temporary remedy. the remedy failed to repaired the problem since the handle came off completely. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 85,000. rvk
12/01/2009
 Tl - the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. the contact stated that the passenger and driver side door handles broke as a result she was unable to unlock the doors in order to exit the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the automatic lock, interior lights would turn on and off . the vehicle was taken to a local shop who decided to glue the handle back on as a temporary remedy. the remedy failed to repaired the problem since the handle came completely off. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 85,000. pm
02/16/2000106/11/1999
 The driver is unable to lock the glove box. yh
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
02/01/1999
 Door autolock mechanism failure, power window failure prior to the april 13, 2001 incident. parked in driveway, picked up four children. engaged car in reverse, automatically accelerated at a minimum of 20mphs, applied brakes would not work, tried putting car in neutral, tried shutting off car, had to turn wheel of car to avoid hitting a house across the street, car continued to move forward over a curb and finally stopped once it hit bushes in a neighbors yard. vehicle was inspected by chrysler special investigations, was informed that no association was made in any manufacturing or assemby system defects. throttle cable was not binding and was operating normally, hoses in tact per chrysler. referred to my insurance agency to file a claim. car max the dealer where i purchased the car offered no assistance as well. november 12, 2001 took car in to have repairs done to doors and windows, left door lock mechanism replacement $300.00, all four window regulator assemblies had gone bad. over $1,000 to repair.*ak
12/25/2000
 Ctuator for electric door locks has been replaced several times. problem locks will not disengage when t door needs to be opened. even the key to door fails to unlock vehicle. dealership cannot find an effective remedy for this problem. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
09/25/200555000107/03/2003
 Dt: the consumer stated that the cowl molding flew off hood and hit the windshield. the windshield did not break. the vehicle was a 1999 chrysler concorde. the consumer contacted chrysler, and the consumer stated that chrysler did not know what the part was called. the consumer then called the dealer, and they had one in stock. the consumer did not plan on replacing the part. *ak
11/24/20041
 The cowl panel replaced by hood molding 4805701ab, change of design from original molding that blew off. *bf the consumer was driving. on a windy day. the cross wind from an open panel truck caused the cowl panel on the hood to come off. the panel hit the windshield but caused no damage. *nm
06/03/200379000109/01/1998
 The plastic piece on the hood blew off while driving 60 mph on the highway. the manufacturer stated that several other vehicles experienced the same problem, and the part #4805701-ab was on back order. *ak *ts *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
12/16/2003500002
 Plastic trim molding, that is between the glass and the hood, is rattling severely. consumer feels that this molding may fly off at high speeds. also, trunk lid springs failed to keep the trunk propped up safely.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
10/28/200542000110/01/2003
 Dt: contact stated that the trunk lid fell on his head and caused an injury. the lifts that hold the trunk lid up failed. the dealer has not been contacted yet. the manufacturer informed him there were no recalls on the trunk and offered no free remedy. he had the problem for two years, but did not experience an injury until now. the lifts that hold the truck lid open were not replaced after the injury. *ak
05/30/200230000205/30/2002
 Dt: the contact stated that according to the mechanic at the local dealership, the hydraulic lift that holds up the trunk was not designed to hold the load. the trunk fell on him, but did not injure him. the dealership stated the hydraulic lifts need to be replaced on both sides. this has been happening since purchase of vehicle. also, he stated the vehicle was low to the ground, the front end scraped when backing of the driveway or driving over a bump. he took the vehicle to two dealerships, and was willing to pay out of pocket. both dealerships stated there was nothing that could be done.*ak updated 11/30/2005 - *nm
07/30/200352000207/30/2003
 Dt: the contact stated the mechanic at the local dealership told him the hydraulic lift that holds up the trunk was not designed to hold the load. while in use the trunk fell and hit him in the neck. he usually can catch the trunk before it falls. this has been happening since purchase of vehicle. the dealership stated the hydraulic lift needed to be replaced on both sides. also, stated the vehicle was low to the ground, the front end scraped while backing out of the driveway or driving over a bump. he has taken the vehicle to two dealerships, and was willing to pay out of pocket. both dealership stated there was nothing that could be done.*ak *jb
12/16/2003500002
 The plastic trim molding, that is between the glass and the hood, is rattling severely. consumer feels that this molding may fly off at high speeds. also, consumer has a problem with the trunk hydraulic lifter failing to keep the trunk propped up safely. *ak