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1994 Chrysler Concorde Electrical Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA

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Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
24
Latest Feb 28, 2007
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
7%
of 348 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1994 Chrysler Concorde submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 24 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming electrical

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

ElectricalFuel system
Filed Feb 28, 2007
Fire reported

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 1994 CHRSLYER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE WARMING UP, AND WHEN HE CAME BACK TO THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE FLAMES. THE CONTACT PUT THE FIRE OUT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000. THE CONTACT TOOK PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 1999 AND THAT THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID
10183828
Incident
Jan 22, 2007
Mileage
181,000 mi
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Aug 28, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. ALSO, A RATTLING SOUND EMANATED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. AT TIMES THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED.

NHTSA ID
10166774
Incident
Aug 28, 2006
Mileage
125,643 mi
ElectricalEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Jan 15, 2004

THIS 1994 CHRYSLER HAS HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS, MOST RECENT BEING THE WINDHSIELD WIPERS FLEW UP AND STUCK WHILE ON THE FREEWAY IN THE RAIN GOING 55MPH. EXHAUST SMELLS BAD, STARTER IS BAD, AIR CONDITIONER TICKS WHEN TURNED OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS. AS A NEWLY SINGLE MOTHER OF 4 BOYS LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT THAT I CAN GET TO AND FROM RELIABLY, SO I CAN TAKE CARE OF MY FAMILY MYSELF EVENTUALLY, THE LAST THING I EVER SHOULD HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IS A CAR THAT IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD. ESPECIALLY SINCE CHRYSLER IS SHOWING ALL THE BEATIFUL NEW CHRYSLER PRODUCTS I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO HAVE. I LOVE MY CAR, BUT I AM MORE THAN DISAPPOINTED IN WHAT I STILL HAVE $3,000 LEFT TO PAY ON A USED CAR.

NHTSA ID
10070872
Incident
Sep 15, 2001
Mileage
99,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 3, 2003

THE CAR CUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION, AND IT SEEMS TO DO SO MORE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. HAPPENED ABOUT 3-4 TIMES A DAY. *LA

NHTSA ID
10041165
Incident
Oct 1, 2003
Mileage
154,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jan 29, 2001

RECALL 94 V 024 000/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

NHTSA ID
879240
Incident
Jan 10, 2001
Electrical
Filed Jul 7, 1999

WHILE DRIIVNG ALL OF A SUDDEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP/ NO BRAKES, ETC, VEHICLE JUST DIED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 OR 4 TIMES LAST WEEK. THE VEHICLE IS BEING CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
841764
Incident
Jul 1, 1999
Electrical
Filed Oct 30, 1998
Fire reported

SMOKE WAS COMING FROM HOOD OF VEHICLE , WENT TO OPEN HOOD WHEN ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
829813
Incident
Oct 16, 1998
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jul 14, 1998

IGNITION WIRES AND COIL FAILED, CAUSING HESITATION.

NHTSA ID
537870
Incident
Jun 22, 1998
Electrical
Filed Jan 5, 1998

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE/COMPUTER FAILED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

NHTSA ID
522888
Incident
Aug 22, 1997
ElectricalTransmission
Filed Oct 20, 1997

TRANSMISSION MAKES RUMBLING SOUND AND FAILED AFTERWORDS. YH

NHTSA ID
605471
Incident
Dec 9, 1995
Electrical
Filed Oct 14, 1997

SPARK PLUGS FAILED. YH

NHTSA ID
604704
ElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Feb 20, 1997

WIRING HARNESS FROM TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE FAILED PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION OF RECALL.

NHTSA ID
514986
Incident
Aug 23, 1996
ElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Dec 5, 1996

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE NEAR THE TRACKS AND ANCHORS.

NHTSA ID
512420
Electrical
Filed Nov 18, 1996

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER/ ONE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID
511438
Incident
Nov 20, 1995
Heating & air conditioningElectrical
Filed Oct 1, 1996

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED SIX TIMES IN THREE YEARS, ALSO POWER ANTENNA FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ID
509337
Incident
Jun 1, 1996
Electrical
Filed Feb 13, 1996

TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD

NHTSA ID
490783
Incident
Dec 1, 1995
Electrical
Filed Nov 22, 1995

VEHICLE STALLED, DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER. *SD

NHTSA ID
487835
Incident
Nov 22, 1995
Electrical
Filed Nov 15, 1995

ENGINE STALLED, DUE TO IGNITION FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL 94V024000. *DSH

NHTSA ID
488084
Incident
Nov 1, 1995
Electrical
Filed Oct 18, 1995

VEHICLE'S ENGINE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, UNKNOWN REASON FOR FAILURE. TT *JB

NHTSA ID
973499
Incident
Oct 12, 1995
BrakesElectricalExterior lighting+1 more
Filed Jul 25, 1995

EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, DEALER REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVEL. TT

NHTSA ID
969400
Incident
Jun 10, 1995
Electrical
Filed May 17, 1995

DIFFICULT TO LOCATE HORN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK

NHTSA ID
486127
Incident
May 17, 1995
Electrical
Filed Mar 21, 1995

ENGINE STALLS OUT IN HWY SPEED INTERMITTENTLY POSSIBLY DUE TO WIRING HARNESS. TT

NHTSA ID
962311
Electrical
Filed Mar 20, 1995

WHEN DRIVING ON HWY AT HIGH SPEEDS CAR STALLS OUT WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. TT

NHTSA ID
962247
Electrical
Filed Mar 10, 1995
Crash reported

ACCESS TO HORN WITH DIFFICULTY. HAVE TO FEEL OR SEARCH TAKING EYES OFF ROAD. TT

NHTSA ID
961662
Incident
Mar 10, 1995

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