1996 Chrysler Concorde Problems, complaints & recalls

I'm sorry, but I don't remember the exact milage on the car. The speed limit was 40 , but I was not going that fast because 1) the road was wet because it had just rained lightly, maybe 8 minutes prior 2) I saw the other driver's car was in my lane. I was hit pretty much head on. My air bags did not deploy! I had to be cut out of my car.Thus my beautiful concord was a total loss. It had been in excellent condition.

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that her vehicle was included and repaired in the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline). While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the driver's side fuel rail had fractured causing a fuel leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. *Tr

Quick-struts after market replacement parts may be defective. This product is called a monroe quick- strut. The failed part was returned for warranty replacement: part #171939. The top of the strut, nut, and steal washer "tore free" of the plate which compresses the spring. The 'top plate' part of the assembly remained anchored to the car by three nuts located in the trunk. This plate no longer contained the strut and the compressed spring as supplied in quick strut assembly. The assembly as...

Strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine compartment on my 1996 chrysler concorde lxi 3.5L vin f. This car was bought used in september 2010 and the odor has become much stronger in the past 3 months. I am fearing a fire may occur. Gas mileage has greatly decreased to about 12-15 mph. *Tr

We smelled gas from the engine area. Upon further inspection noted a leak in the fuel injection system . Gas was dripping every 1 second near the o ring by the outlet fuel rail. Help!. This vehicle is not a 3.5L engine but a 3.3L 1996 chrysler concorde. I know the 3.5L had a recall on this did the 3.3L have one also and noone notice????? Also when you put the floor shifter into gear i.E. Drive, the vehicle does not move forward, or if in reverse that either. Then it jerks into gear almost like the shifter or...

1996 Chrysler concorde. Requesting information about injuries caused by failed car jack. *Nj the consumer was injured when the jack collapsed. (Lawyer wrote in on behalf of client). *Jb updated 05/11/10.*Jb updated 05/07/10.*Jb updated 03/12/10 updated 06/25/10.*Jb

1. "Busy rattle", not loud, but continuous, most noticeable on smooth roads above 30 mph, from front frame sub-assembly, four mounting bolts. The sub-frame assembly is also called the "motor carrier" and is bolted from the bottom up to the frame (above). Each bolt goes through a large rubber bushing (also called an insulator). With 75,000 thousand miles and no oil leaks, the rubber bushings are all dried out and flaking apart. Each insulator cost over a hundred dollars and is only available from chrysler....

I've had a 1996 chrysler concorde lx for about 1 yr. It has always had problems when I put the key in the ignition 99% of the time I have to keep turning the key until it turns on, if it even does, and a few months ago everytime my car does turn on, all the interior lights stay on while driving and the door locks keep going up and down. It hasn't been drivable for at least 2 months now. Replaced relays, fuses, starter, alternator, battery! I even took it to a shop which the manager is a family friend, he had it for...

Mounting support bushings to "rack & pinion" become brittle and allow movement of rack which reduces steering response. During cold weather the problem is also noticeable as a squeaking noise when turning the wheel 'back and forth'. The heat from the exhaust pipe is directly below the rack and that pipe should be insulated to reduce the heat transfer to the bushings that anchor the rack (above). *Tr

A popping sound was coming from the front left side of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. Steering wheel constantly vibrates and has since I've owned the vehicle. A july 2008 safety inspection revealed "excessive play" in the steering linkage and left outer tierod was bad. Repairs performed and the same thing happened yet again three months later. After learning of all the complaints related to steering problems in chrysler vehicles, I now fear for my safety and that of my family. Chrysler needs to held responsible for the dangerous products they are putting on the market. *Tr

I have a 1996 chrysler concorde and while driving had the tie rod bolts break completely off from the rack, since I have had the bushings and bolts replaced twice, and am still in need of rack mount bushings as they have failed and I now once again feel the car floating where ever it wants to go on the road. The rack mount bushings are approx. $53 For two and I am in need of four. I work barely part time and cannot afford to continue to fix a problem that shouldn't even exist. Where does a company like dc stop...

My husband, 2 children, ages 4 and 6, and myself were driving on the interstate when our 1996 chrysler concorde suddenly shifted into neutral and started rolling backward down a hill. We hadn't had any problems up to this point. Our car only has 40,000 original miles on it. A transmission repair firm told us it was our transmission and gave us a diagnostic code of "p1787". We can't afford to fix right now. We have tried it on our residential street and it goes for a few yards and transmission slips. I have had a...

I recently purchased a 1996 chrysler concorde from an individual party. 2 Days after I bought the car, my boyfriend had parked along the street in front of a friends house for a moment, and had just began to pull away from the curb, when he heard a clunking noise. At the same time, he was turning the steering wheel to the left, away from the curb, but the car just kept going straight. Luckily, he was going at a very low speed, so no one was injured. After stopping the car, he looked underneath the vehicle as well...

On 03/21/2007 I was coming from work and smelled gasoline, on having my vehicle checked by a local mechanic, it was discovered that the fuel rail and the fuel line had become disengaged. As I had the fuel rail changed under a recall order back in 11/2007, I contacted the dealer that had completed the work back then. I was advised that if it was their fault the repairs would be made at no charge. If not I would be charged $75 per hr. It was agreed that the dealer would pick up the vehicle on 03/22/2007. As of...

I have a 1996 chrysler concord. I have one car seat and one booster seat in the back seat. The seat belt holding my car seat has come unbuckled over 10 times with just my son throwing his toys down on the seat from the car seat. This does not happen in my husband's suv so I think that it is a defect with the seat belt. This is extremely unsafe but we cannot afford a new car. *Jb

Leaking fuel injector on my 1996 chrysler concorde. I believe that this was a recall item that was not repaired properly. This ia a low mileage auto which is driven by a senior citizen. *Nm

Have had to replace all bushings, in front end, including motor mount. All have worn prematurely and were very expensive. Still have steering bushing to be replaced that causes drift, but unable at this time to afford. Really disappointed that no recall has surfaced on these essential parts. *Jb

Air bag light on for years. Just removed clock spring . Component is faulty. Suspect there are many like this. *Nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end rattled and shook at various speeds. The dealership determined the front tie rod ends and bushings needed to be replaced for the third time in three years. The first time in august 2003, the passenger side wheel fell off. The second time in june 2004, the front end rattled and shook. Each time the dealership determined the front tie rod ends and bushings needed to be replaced.

1996 Chrysler concorde left front tire and rim detached from vehicle. *Kb all the lug nuts were torn off. The consumer stated the tie rod had been replaced recently. *Jb

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle slowed to a stop, the brakes began to vibrate and the pedal depressed to the floor. At 5 mph the abs engaged and stopped the vehicle. The problem was intermittent and occurred 40 times in the last two years. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to a service dealer. An independent service mechanic inspected the vehicle and also determined, the brakes needed to be serviced by an authorized dealer. The abs engage at a low speed for no apparent reason. Updated 08/23/04. *Jb

After hitting bump in road 96 chrysler concorde started shaking violently and was difficult to control. Upon inspection the inner tie rod bushing was missing. This could have resulted in a crash. *Jb

1996 Concorde rack and pinion failed and been replaced at least 3 times. *Ts ***nar*** the transaxle leaked, the battery was replaced, because the vehicle would not start and the multi-function switch was replaced. *Jb

When using 1996 chrysler concorde experienced the car's floor shift lever jumped from park to drive while in a driveway. This was previously recalled (c45) and repaired on 10/11/2004. There was damage to a garage door. Per the insurance agent I notified chrysler, the original dealership, and this site. Chrysler provided a reference number and I have scheduled for a reinspection/reinstallation 1/18/2006. *Nm

Dt: consumer stated the rack and pinion continued to wear out which caused the car the consumer to veer off to the center line. The first time it failed, the vehicle only had 46,000 miles on it. It just takes off in any direction left or right on its own. The dealer said there was nothing they could do. Chrysler said since he had it repaired by an independent garage, there was nothing they could do. When the rack and pinion was replaced the first time, it lasted for 2 years with no problems. *Jb