Body & structureBrakesEngine+1 more
Filed Jan 15, 2004
I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CHRYSLER THAN ANY CAR I HAVE DRIVEN. IT IS NOT YET TEN YEARS OLD, BUT I HAVE HAD BRAKE WORK DONE AT LEAST THREE TIMES TOTALING 1500.00+DOLLARS. MY AIR CONDITIONING FAILS EVERY YEAR. THE BARS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR HAVE BEGUN TO PEEL AWAY FROM THE MAIN BODY. THREE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF FROM THE INSIDE, AND I DONT EVEN USE MY REAR DOORS. THIS WILL COST ME 150.00 PER DOOR WITHOUT INCLUDING LABOR. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW BECAUSE THE MECHANIC IS CHECKING IT FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE REAR TRANS. MOUNT AND MOUNT BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE ALIGNMENT IS OFF BECAUSE IT NEEDS NEW LOWER CONTROL ARMS NOW. WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILING THIS IS 900.00 WORTH OF WORK. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER EXCEPT AN EMAILED, "I'M SORRY...THANK YOU FOR BUYING CHRYSLER" IF I EVER GET THIS CAR OUT OF THE SHOP, I WILL NOT BUY CHRYSLER AGAIN. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON VARIOUS REPAIRS ON THIS CAR AND IT IS ONLY 9 YEARS OLD!
- NHTSA ID
- 10070611
- Incident
- Sep 15, 2002
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jul 29, 2002
RECALL 99V215000; THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE SINCE REPAIRS WERE DONE IN JAN-2002. WHILE DRIVING OWNER HEARD NOISE AND FELT VIBRATION IN REAR DUE TO TIRE LEANING CROOKED. REAR CONTROL HAS FAILED/ BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8014970
Suspension
Filed Feb 20, 2002
THERE IS A RATTLING AND A WOBBLING SENSATION COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE AT 5 MPH. DRIVER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT SUSPENSION BRACKET HAD FAILED. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8004298
- Incident
- Jan 13, 2002
BrakesEngineFuel system+2 more
Filed Oct 26, 2001
1. ENGINE STAYED IN "LIMP MODE". THREE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE PROBLEM SOLVED. 2. FUEL GAUGE WILL NOT REGISTER BELOW HALF-FULL. NEEDS "FUEL SENDING UNIT". 3. ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND SYSTEM FAILURE - REPLACED ABS MODULE, PART #4759326 4. FRONT ROTORS REPLACED. 5. LEFT SWAY BAR LINK REPLACED 6. WATER PUMP REPLACED
- NHTSA ID
- 753716
- Incident
- Oct 19, 2000
Suspension
Filed Feb 3, 2001
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHINGS HAVE WORN PREMATURLY AND CONSISTANTLY WITH THIS CAR. IS THERE A REASON FOR THIS. WE MAINTAIN TIRES, ALIGNMENTS, ETC. THE FRONT TIROD BUSHINGS SEEM TO BE CONSISTANTLY BEING REPLACEED. THE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED ABOUT 12,000 MILES AGO. THE CAR LOST TRACTION IN SNOW AND SPUN OUT. WHEN THE INSURANCE AND DEALER INSPECTED THE CAR, THEY REPLACED A BLOWN TRANSMISSION LINE, AND INDICATED THE FRONT BUSHINGS WERE DRY ROTTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF LUBE/OIL CHANGES FOR THIS CAR. CAN YOU GIVE GUIDEANCE ON THIS PROBLEM WITH WHICH TO ADDRESS THE DEALER.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 740386
- Incident
- Dec 7, 2000
Suspension
Filed Jan 27, 2001
NUMEROUS PROBLEMS FAR TOO MANY TO LIST, WE HAVE TAKEN IT UPON OURSELVES TO REPAIR MOST OF THEM ...TO THE POINT OF FINANCIAL DIFICULTY . THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH UNACCEPTABLE DEFECTS AND HAS BEEN ALLREADY RECALLED ONCE IN THE SHORT TIME THAT WE HAVE OWNED IT. (837 FEB 00 SAFETY RECALL NO. 837-LOWER CONTROL ARM REINFORCEMENT ) ALSO COULD YOU TELL US WHAT 611 "SAFETY RECALL" WAS WE HAVE NO INFORMATION JUST THE #. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 740009
- Incident
- Jan 17, 2001
Heating & air conditioningInterior & seatsSuspension
Filed Nov 30, 2000
CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPAIRED PER RECALL NOTICE 99V-215 BECAUSE OF LACK OF PARTS. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 558199
Suspension
Filed Nov 27, 2000
CONSUMER HAS 2 CONCORDES, ONE IS A 1994 AND THE OTHER IS A 1997, BOTH OF THE CARS' SWAY BAR'S FAILED. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 557554
BrakesEngineSuspension+1 more
Filed Nov 1, 2000
THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK PROPERLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO FOGGED WINDOWS, HEATER CORE REPLACED HOWEVER THE FOGGING CONTINUED. *MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 557408
- Incident
- Jan 15, 1997
Suspension
Filed Oct 20, 2000
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN DUE TO A FRONT STRUT FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE PART WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 873516
- Incident
- Jul 25, 2000
Body & structureSteeringSuspension
Filed Oct 17, 2000
HOOD WON'T STAY UP BECAUSE PROP ROD SEALS ARE LEAKING. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 556713
- Incident
- Sep 28, 2000
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jul 7, 2000
TIE ROD END FAILED THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THE STEERING BECOMES VERY SLOPPY. BAD COMPONENT NOT ABLE TO LUBRICATE. ONLY LASTS 29-30,000 MILES TO FAILURE. PREMATURE WEAR.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 725067
- Incident
- Jun 1, 1997
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jun 19, 2000
AFTER TAKING CAR INTO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON A RUSTED FRAME, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING CAR BACK FROM DEALER, HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. CONSUMER FELT IT MAY BE COMING FROM SUSPENSION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 863774
- Incident
- May 18, 2000
Suspension
Filed May 2, 2000
LOWER CONTROL ARM REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL BUT DEALER COULD NOT FIX IT DUE TO LACK OF EQUIPMENT (99V-215). YH
- NHTSA ID
- 552042
- Incident
- Apr 7, 2000
Suspension
Filed Apr 18, 2000
CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX IT BECAUSE COULD NOT GET TIRES OFF. CONSUMER FELT IT WAS GETTING WORSE BECAUSE SOMETHING WAS RATTLING IN FRONT. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 860505
- Incident
- Mar 25, 2000
Suspension
Filed Mar 20, 2000
RECALL REPAIR OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET (99C-215) COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALERS TOOL TO FIX THIS WAS BROKEN. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 551456
Suspension
Filed Mar 14, 2000
CONSUMER UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR (99V-215) PERFOM BECAUSE THEY ARE IN LITIGATION WITH DEALERSHIP FOR FRADULENT CONCEALMENT BASED UPON THE COST AND NEED FOR THE VEHICLE AND FOR COMMON LAW FRAUD IN DECIEVING ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 551346
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Nov 19, 1999
THE SUBFRAME CRACKED, DISMOUNTING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKING VERY BADLY. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YC
- NHTSA ID
- 853155
Suspension
Filed Sep 27, 1999
BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY HEARD A LOUD NOISE.SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND PUT IN NEUTRAL HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER . THEY LOOKED AT THE DAMAGES AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT SHE RAN OVER SOMETHING FOR THAT MUCH DAMAGES. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN. THE WELD FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS CRACKED DUE TO TENSION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 848834
- Incident
- Sep 19, 1999
Suspension
Filed Jun 21, 1999
ALUMINUM STRUT CAUSED STRESS AND FATIGUE ON THE SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY CAUSING IT TO BREAK OFF AROUND BUSHING HOLDING THE END OF THE STRUT, AS A RESULT EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE COMPONENTS. MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 546216
- Incident
- Apr 7, 1999
Suspension
Filed Jul 1, 1997
BOLT THAT HOLDS STABILIZER BAR TO THE UNIBODY SNAPPED.
- NHTSA ID
- 518428
- Incident
- Nov 1, 1995
Suspension
Filed May 29, 1997
SWAY BAR LINKS FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 517554
- Incident
- Oct 3, 1996
Suspension
Filed May 28, 1997
BOLT THAT HOLDS STABILIZER BAR TO A BRACKET SNAPPED.
- NHTSA ID
- 517499
- Incident
- Nov 1, 1995
SuspensionTransmission
Filed Apr 19, 1996
TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE TO CHANGE GEARS. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 503459
- Incident
- Apr 19, 1996
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.