1995 Chrysler Concorde
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
These records cover every 1995 Chrysler Concorde. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
3 recalls name the 1995 Chrysler Concorde. Newest first.
On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. owner notification began on june 14, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5L engines. the fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. however, if a vehicle IS leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
Fuel leaking onto intake manifold. faulty (leaking) fuel rail.
Recall 790 was preformed in 1999, (a patch was installed on a fuel rail). march of 2016 the fuel rail began leaking and I took the car to a former chrysler repair garage, (graft, scottdale, pa 724-887-7800) where they found the recall patch failed and I had to have a new fuel rail installed. the service manager, [xxx] informed me I should contact chrysler since the recall repair of 1999 failed and apply for reimbursement. I contacted chrysler and they told me despite the repair of 1999 failing this year recalls have an expiration! that IS not true according to multiple dealers I've contacted. the repairs for the faulty fuel rail cost me $366.00 and chrysler refuses to assist. I can be reached at [xxx]....[xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
In a "panic stop " situation the ABS controller modulated and reduced very significantly the braking effort when the driver slammed on the brakes on dry pavement. while braking the driver also maneuvered into the k rail to reduce speed and almost avoided a collision. the air bags did not deploy and were not needed as the final crash was at low speed.
Rusted brake lines caused brake system to fail. *tr
TL* the contact owns a 1995 chrysler concorde. while attempting to turn the steering wheel, the contact heard a loud pop as the steering wheel started spinning uncontrollably. after inspection, he noticed that the tie rod bolt was fractured on the steering rack. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 130,931. the vin was unavailable.
Transmission failure, I read that chrysler had a recall on transmissions for the 95 chrysler concorde, due to shifting problems, my 95 chrysler concorde, drove fine and then suddenly stopped, if I shut off the engine, then restart it, it will drive, until it tries to shift to second then it will not drive anymore, at all, until I shut it off and then restart it, then it will immediately drive again. I was told by a mechanic that it IS most likely a solenoid shift pack, which was recalled by chrysler. *Tr
My vehicle does not change into second gear. I found out while I was in heavy traffic and became a hazard to other drivers. When in reverse, it has a "clunk" noise when the gas IS applied. the problem came all of a sudden without warning. There are also computer and ignition problems with this vehicle. It sounds like there IS crackling in the dashboard when the heater IS on, the ignition switch cannot be turned all the way to the on position when the car IS on or the ABS light will come on and prevents function of the heater. *Tr
My wife was driving our 1995 chrysler concorde when she lost total steering control while making a left hand turn causing car to go over curb damaging a sign at the warren public library and significant damage to the car. upon inspection, it has been found that the tie rod linkage into the rack and pinion had broken off. *tr
1995 chrysler concorde with approximately 122,000 miles became unsafe to drive due to excessive play in the steering/an inability to control the car. the dealer identified the problem as inner tie rod bushings. within the same week, the driver's seat belt came unbolted from the car. *tr
1995 chrysler continuing steering and alignment problems. *tr
TL* - the contact called regarding a 1995 chrysler concorde. the contact stated that exiting a ramp at 10-15 mph the tie rod bolts fell off the steering system. the contact stated he had no steering and the wheels would not turn. the contact pulled over to the side of the road. He had a small bolt and put it in the steering system and was able to drive the vehicle home at 3 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the chrysler dealer and was told the vehicle needed a new rack and pinion. the contact call the chrysler corporate office ,and was told there was a recall on the steering. However, because the vehicle had over 36,000 miles they would not repair it for free. *Ak updated 03/07/07. *Jb
Dt*: the contact stated there was fuel on the engine and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. the dealership determined the fuel rail cracked. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 98v184000, regarding the fuel injection system. the vehicle had the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 02/28/06. *Jb
1995 chrysler concorde steering failure. replaced tie rods twice. driving was a safety hazard because of lack of steering control. *jb
1995 concorde, when pressing on the gas pedal it felt as though it was stuck. Consumer then pulled off the side of the road and put vehicle in park after attempt to stop car and vehicle was still racing while in park. *ts the consumer felt as though she had no control of the vehicle. the dealer replaced the auto idle, but they could not guarantee that the problem would not happen again. *Jb
Total brake failure-----dual brake system failure ------- due to corrosion of metal brake lines leading to the rear of vehicle in the area of the gas tank. Both hydraulic brake lines developed a leak at the same time due to a bracket (dis-similar metals) trapped moisture against the brake lines. Both brake lines were rusted from the outside inward at the same the same location. original owner, not located near water, never underwater, normal driving use. Replace brake lines. Parts available. *Jb
Dt: contact states the gear shift IS hard to put into gear. there IS a grinding noise coming from the motor. a mechanic said the gears broke and the transmission had to be rebuilt. consumer did have the transmission rebuilt. the consumer did not have the purchase date or the dealer information available. *ak
Severe handling problem enormouse amout of play in steering
Dt: problem began on 6/2/05 as owner was driving the electric gauges all went to zero, and then they shut off. Then, there was a smell of burning wire. it blew fuses connected to the gauges and the radiator. The travel center was disconnected. There was a place on the inside of the travel center where it was evident that it had burned. No prior problems with vehicle and vehicle was regularly serviced.*ak
The instrument panel on 1995 concorde went dead, no activity since 2003. Chrysler dealership does not know how to fix the problem. Currently I am trying to sell the car and cannot. With this problem nobody will buy car. When problem started I notified chrysler about. Was it unsuccessful. ! Help! Help! How can it be fixed? I have taken it to several dealers. *ak mechanics and dealerships to no avail!
While parking in reverse gear, the vehicle lurch forward. please provide more information.
1995 chrysler concorde will stall while driving down the road. it IS an automatic transmission. if you put the car in neutral and turn off the ignition, the car will start again in a few seconds. this happens at any speed, accelerating, decelerating and it was impossible to up a hill whithout the car stalling. we replaced the catalytic converter, and muffler - which we were told were the cause. this worked for about 2 weeks - then the problem started again. now the car wont even start.*ak
On oct. 31, 2003 I purchased a 1995 chrysler concorde. Within 6 months I had to replace the steering bushings. On jan 26, 2005 I was driving with my family on interstate 40, when I noticed alot of play in the steering and some veering off to the left. I immediately got off the highway almost side swiping a semi as a result of the loose steering and veering. I made it 3 miles before the steering went out completely with my tires facing opposite directions. The chrysler dealer where I purchased this certified pre-owned car has estimated the cost of repair to my rack and pinion to be over $2,000. this IS not the first of the chrysler 1993-1999 lh steering problems! I was lucky as was my wife, 4year old son and 9 month old baby!! If I had not noticed the change in my steering, I and my family would have been injured at the very least. Please do not discount this very dangerous and repeating problem because noone has died yet. IS that really a chance we should be taking?*ak
Recall did not resolve the problem with the fuel rail o ring and numerous other expenditures after their repair. *bf the service the consumer received did not correct the problem he was having. the consumer was not able to shut off the engine because the transaxle floor shifter would not go into the park position. the problem created transmission problems. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for money spent on repairs. *tc *jb the consumer stated when he drives over a bump in the road the gear shift would pop out of drive and into neutral. The water pump was leaking and the gaskets were replaced. the air condition was inoperative, the problem was determined to be short in a wire
While driving at 35 mph driver's side seat bracket broke and the seat declined backwards. This reduced the driver's visibility. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled off the road. The seat was propped up with a wooden block. the bracket hasn't been replaced thus far. *Ak
The transmission was making a popping noise while changing gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for repairs but the problem recurred. *ak there was overheating and the power brake was delayed. *sc
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
On september 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle IS being towed.mr. Galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v-184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, nhtsa opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, nhtsa denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this IS still the current position of nhtsa on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of nhtsa's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, JX and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever IS shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler IS excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system IS required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there IS no overt indication to an operator that the system IS defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
There is no summary currently available
Since opening the preliminary evaluation (pe), odi has received 6 additional complaints.during the pe it was determined multiple failure modes are involved in this matter.the warranty claim rate IS high for a steering system concern.the issues reported involve premature wear out at the rack and pinion interface with the inner tie rod end(s), binding and sticking of the steering gear, cracked or broken tie rod ends, sheared rack and pinion assembly bolts, and wear out of the rack and pinion mount bushings.many of the complainants mention steering wonder and loose steering.three of the most recent complaints allege a complete loss of steering due to sheared bolts.odi IS upgrading this pe in order to perform a thorough technical analysis of the various system failure allegations and to quantify the effect that these failures have on vehicle control.
Nitrile rubber seals used in the fuel rail assemblies of the subject vehicles at the supply, return, and crossover tube fittings, and at the pressure regulator fail, resulting in fuel leakage in the engine compartment.also, the outlet (right) fuel rail may leak from cracks at certain mold gates in the thermoset rail material.chrysler will recall the subject vehicles and stated that it intends to replace the o-rings with fluorocarbon o-ring having greater heat resistance capability and attach reinforcements to the rail in the areas where the cracking concern has been known to occur most frequently.rails that are already cracked will be replaced by new, reinforced rails.
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if waarranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis clossing report IS included in the public file.
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see the engineering analysis closing report (ea95-023)
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