1997 Chrysler Concorde Problems, complaints & recalls

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. .... Updated 10-17-13 *bf updated 10/24/14*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) and the vehicle was repaired. Eight years after the vehicle was repaired she noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle while it was parked. The contact stated fuel would also leak while driving. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who stated the fuel injector system was leaking and the o-ring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concord. The contact stated while driving at a speeds of 45 mph, engine coolant, water and steam poured from under the dashboard and into the interior cabin of the vehicle without warning. Both the driver and passenger suffered first degree burns to both feet. This was the first occurrence of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The contact had not yet received the results. The current and failure mileages were 48,000. Updated 05/19/10. *Lj

My vehicle, driven by my step son, crossed the median, spun around and slammed backwards into a power pole. He hit with enough force to push the rear bumper and the trunk in almost 3 feet and yet the air bag didn't deploy. The sudden stop broke the front seat loose from the floor and ripped his glasses off his head and flung them into the back window. Fortunately he had his seat belt on, or the recoil would have sent him the forward momentum from the recoil would have sent him through the front window. Still the air bag did not deploy. The accident is still under investigation and it is unclear whether he was unconscious for a brief period of time from the accident.

I have a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. It has the "wobble of death", so called due to its violent shaking of the front end. I have searched it online and found many cases of the same. I am aware that the vehicle is over 10 years old, but the manufacture has been well aware of the problem. The "wob" has affected vehicles as old as 1994. I am not sure if there is anything that can be done but I feel like I need to try. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that he can remove the key from the ignition without placing the vehicle into park. The dealer stated that the issue was repaired in 2004, but has recently recurred. The contact will check with the manufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Bad cradle bushings grinding noise when driving,turning,and breaking loud bang when overdrive is initiated and very bad alignment front driver tire started smoking and the brake rotor was hot enough to burn flat spots on my finger tips. *Tr

I have experienced alot of play in the steering of my chrysler concorde 1997. After inspection it was found that the front cradle bushings where worn away. I have owned this car for 2 years. I looked at a web site concerning this and other problems with this and other chrsler models. And is concerned about the issues related to severe and catastrophic failures with these vehicles. *Tr

I have a 1997 chrysler concord. I had a severe clunking noise in front end. After several trips to the garage and almost $1000 later I had replaced both inner tie rod ends, all 4 cradle bushings as well as both swaybars in front end. Not to mention front end alignments after each repair. Then my left tie rod had to be replaced again within a bout a month. The problem was eventually fixed and noise stopped until now. Six months later I'm experiencing the same noises and a lose tie rod again. I have seen all the...

Complete steering failure on 199 chrysler concorde. *Tr

Own 1997 chrysler condorde. Ac/evaporator odor. Technical service bulletin states going on since 1992 with chrysler cars. Causing airborne pollutants mixed with bacteria and fungi growth. I have asthma, this is a health issue. Chrysler regrets that they have nothing to do with this since wart. Up . Issue is this is going on since 1992 why was this not addressed for safety of respiratory consumers. Health hazard to all who have immune problems. This would not happen in wart time period. This takes time to form..End...

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler. The model was unavailable. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). She took the vehicle to the dealer and they claimed to have already performed the recall repair. The contact stated that the failure has not been repaired because the fuel rail is leaking. The dealer stated that the fuel rail needed to be replaced, but will not make the replacement. The current and failure mileages were 112,154. Updated 3/25/08 *cn the dealer stated there was a rubbing noise when turning and vehicle needs right wheel bearings. Updated 03/25/08 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 45 mph, the back of the driver's seat collapsed backwards. The failure almost caused her to lose control of the steering. She did not get pulled back along with the seat because she was wearing her seat belt. She found a recall for this failure, but it was for the 1998 models. The manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 174,000.

My car started making a clunking noise, and I checked out the problem and found the engine cradle bushing were junk. The car only had 62000 miles on it. This could of caused a very bad accident if the cradle had broken. The car was lifted off the ground and there was about a 2 iinch gap between the frame and cradle where the bushing are worn out. I current don't drive this car do to this issue.*Cn

Steering is very loose. The car a 1997 chrysler lhs wanders from lane to lane and needs constant steering corrections. This is not the first time. We had the same condition fixed about 3 years ago. *Ak

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 48 mph, the vehicle was hit by another vehicle on the rear passenger side. The seatbelt did not automatically lock, the length of the belt was not controlled by the shoulder belt retractor. The automatic locking retractor did not function as it should be and the passenger in the rear right seat of the vehicle sustained serious injuries. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop.

Same sad story as the others on your website. I had a 1997 chrysler concorde. On new year's day 2005 I was driving to my daughter's when, without warning, the engine began to make a knocking noise. Suddenly, it died. I had towed into my dealer, clifford chrysler of buffalo grove. They said the engine had seized up due to sludge. Since the car was just out of warranty insisted they talk to chrysler. Chrysler said the problem was caused by inadequate oil changes even when I sent them a record of my oil changes, they refused to help with the cost of replacing the engine. *Nm

Auto-theft mechanism kicked in when not needed, radiator and air/conditioner went out before 70,000 miles and now the head gasket needs replacing...At 67,000 miles. *Jb

On christmas day driving with my son to my mothers home about one hour away, I exited the freeway and stopped at the signal. When the signal turned green, I pushed the gas, the car did not respond. I checked to verify that the car was in drive. Put the car in park, and attempted to restart the engine. The engine did not respond. The vehicle was pushed to a park and ride, then towed to the dealership. The dealership reports that the engine seized, and is destroyed beyond repair of the value of the vehicle. There was...

When I would place the automatic transmission in reverse on my 1997 chrysler concorde the gas pedal would stick and accelerate at a rapid rate. The only way that I could stop the acceleration was by placing both on the brake and turning the key off. Dave dennis chrysler dealer in dayton, oh., Verified this. They found that the cradle bushings were bad which caused the motor to move and hit the throttle which caused the motor to rev. Up in gear. They replaced the cradle bushings and I have had no trouble since. I...

The consumer noticed that car seemed to be pulling to the left/right. The consumer heard something pop and rattle and then parts started falling from the vehicle on to the highway. The consumer purchased more parts and they failed. The consumer took the vehicle to mechanic who determined the transmission fluid line was leaking . Another mechanic stated that the front end was coming part and was loose. The frame was loose and nothing was holding it together. After replacing all the parts, the consumer received a...

Dt: the consumer indicated that the timing chain broke without warning. This has happened three times and each time the consumer had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer said there is no recall on this. The consumer said that the engine always gets real hot and stalls. She forced to pull off the road in a dangerous places. *Nm

Passenger side airbag cover has delaminated from metal portion. Appears to be unsafe passenger condition.

The transmission seized while going 35 mph and if I didn't have on my seat belt, I would have been thrown through the windshield. It was if someone threw my car into park while going 35 mph.

The engine failed while driving, the temp indicator went from cold to hot.