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Mar 15, 2022 Engine Crash 70,000 mi

The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the veh...

Mar 15, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 70,000 mi

The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the veh...

Mar 15, 2022 Engine Crash 70,000 mi

The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the veh...

Mar 15, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 70,000 mi

The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while in a parking lot as he placed the vehicle into Drive, the vehicle revved and accelerated, and the contact had not depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the veh...

Jun 28, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 248,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a gasoline odor detected while the vehicle was parked. There was no visible fuel leak on the ground when the contact inspected the vehicle. The dealer was informed of the failure but inform...

Jun 28, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 248,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a gasoline odor detected while the vehicle was parked. There was no visible fuel leak on the ground when the contact inspected the vehicle. The dealer was informed of the failure but inform...

Mar 11, 2018 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR (DEFROST VENTS) I WENT INSIDE THE STORE WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET WHEN I CAME BAC MY CAR WAS SMOKING. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FAN MOTOR FAIL.

Mar 11, 2018 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR (DEFROST VENTS) I WENT INSIDE THE STORE WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET WHEN I CAME BAC MY CAR WAS SMOKING. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FAN MOTOR FAIL.

Jun 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 161,000 mi

THERE IS A FUEL LEAK AT THE CONNECTION OF FUEL RAIL AND FUEL LINE 2.7L ENGINE VEHICLE WAS STAIONARY COLD OR HOT MOTOR 6/ 2/ 2017 . THERE WAS A RECALL EARLY 2000 YEAR FOR SAME PROBLEMS .

Jun 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 161,000 mi

THERE IS A FUEL LEAK AT THE CONNECTION OF FUEL RAIL AND FUEL LINE 2.7L ENGINE VEHICLE WAS STAIONARY COLD OR HOT MOTOR 6/ 2/ 2017 . THERE WAS A RECALL EARLY 2000 YEAR FOR SAME PROBLEMS .

Sep 3, 2014 Electrical System 100,636 mi

SINCE 2010, THE CAR HAS HAD MANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED IN OVER 5,000 DOLLARS IN REPAIRS AND THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO PERSIST. IN 2010, THE CAR BEGAN HAVING INTERMITTENT LIGHTING ISSUES AND FAILURE OF THE TRUNK LATCH OPENING MECHANISM. IN AUG 2010, THE BCM WAS FIXED/REPLACED. SINCE...

Sep 3, 2014 Electrical System 100,636 mi

SINCE 2010, THE CAR HAS HAD MANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED IN OVER 5,000 DOLLARS IN REPAIRS AND THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO PERSIST. IN 2010, THE CAR BEGAN HAVING INTERMITTENT LIGHTING ISSUES AND FAILURE OF THE TRUNK LATCH OPENING MECHANISM. IN AUG 2010, THE BCM WAS FIXED/REPLACED. SINCE...

Aug 23, 2014 Seats 171,000 mi

I FOUND FIVE RECALLS ON THE SAFECAR.GOV SITE, YET I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THEM. IN APPROXIMATELY 2000-2001, I HAD A FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, WHILE TRYING TO MOVE THE SEAT BACK FOR MORE ROOM, WHERE THE BACK FELL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO A RECLINING POSITION. I WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT ST...

Aug 23, 2014 Seats 171,000 mi

I FOUND FIVE RECALLS ON THE SAFECAR.GOV SITE, YET I HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THEM. IN APPROXIMATELY 2000-2001, I HAD A FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, WHILE TRYING TO MOVE THE SEAT BACK FOR MORE ROOM, WHERE THE BACK FELL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO A RECLINING POSITION. I WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT ST...

Sep 19, 2013 Structure 208,992 mi

YESTERDAY I HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THE TRUNK LID FELL ON MY NECK WHEN I WAS UNLOADING MY TRUNK. THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL TRUNK THAT OPENS AND THE TRUNK ALSO, HAS A SPRING AIR ROD THAT CONTROLS THE HOLD OF THE OPEN TRUNK. I KNOW THIS FAILED BECAUSE THE TRUNK JUST LOST ITS HOLD ALL OF A...

Sep 19, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 208,992 mi

YESTERDAY I HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THE TRUNK LID FELL ON MY NECK WHEN I WAS UNLOADING MY TRUNK. THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL TRUNK THAT OPENS AND THE TRUNK ALSO, HAS A SPRING AIR ROD THAT CONTROLS THE HOLD OF THE OPEN TRUNK. I KNOW THIS FAILED BECAUSE THE TRUNK JUST LOST ITS HOLD ALL OF A...

Sep 19, 2013 Structure Crash 208,012 mi

I WAS PARKING ON A PARKING LOT AND LOT HAD A STRUCTURED SMALL POST ON THE DRIVER SIDE; DUE TO VISIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE LAMP OMITTED TO LIGHT PROPERLY, I DAMAGED THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER BUMPER. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE CORNER LAMP ASSEMBLIES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE REFLECTORS. THIS LAMP DOESN'T H...

Sep 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 208,012 mi

I WAS PARKING ON A PARKING LOT AND LOT HAD A STRUCTURED SMALL POST ON THE DRIVER SIDE; DUE TO VISIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE LAMP OMITTED TO LIGHT PROPERLY, I DAMAGED THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER BUMPER. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE CORNER LAMP ASSEMBLIES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE REFLECTORS. THIS LAMP DOESN'T H...

Sep 19, 2013 Visibility/wiper 207,465 mi

THE MOLDING BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD FLEW OFF AS I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY. I WAS DRIVING LIKE I NORMALLY DO ( APPROX. 65MPH), WHEN FWY IS CLEAR OF CARS; THIS IS NOT REASON ENOUGH FOR THIS CAR PART TO FLY OFF. LUCKILY, FWY WAS CLEAR, IF NOT, I COULD OF HAD AN ACCIDENT SINCE IT AFFECT...

Sep 19, 2013 Structure 207,465 mi

THE MOLDING BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD FLEW OFF AS I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY. I WAS DRIVING LIKE I NORMALLY DO ( APPROX. 65MPH), WHEN FWY IS CLEAR OF CARS; THIS IS NOT REASON ENOUGH FOR THIS CAR PART TO FLY OFF. LUCKILY, FWY WAS CLEAR, IF NOT, I COULD OF HAD AN ACCIDENT SINCE IT AFFECT...

Sep 19, 2013 Structure 208,992 mi

YESTERDAY I HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THE TRUNK LID FELL ON MY NECK WHEN I WAS UNLOADING MY TRUNK. THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL TRUNK THAT OPENS AND THE TRUNK ALSO, HAS A SPRING AIR ROD THAT CONTROLS THE HOLD OF THE OPEN TRUNK. I KNOW THIS FAILED BECAUSE THE TRUNK JUST LOST ITS HOLD ALL OF A...

Sep 19, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 208,992 mi

YESTERDAY I HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE THE TRUNK LID FELL ON MY NECK WHEN I WAS UNLOADING MY TRUNK. THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL TRUNK THAT OPENS AND THE TRUNK ALSO, HAS A SPRING AIR ROD THAT CONTROLS THE HOLD OF THE OPEN TRUNK. I KNOW THIS FAILED BECAUSE THE TRUNK JUST LOST ITS HOLD ALL OF A...

Sep 19, 2013 Structure Crash 208,012 mi

I WAS PARKING ON A PARKING LOT AND LOT HAD A STRUCTURED SMALL POST ON THE DRIVER SIDE; DUE TO VISIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE LAMP OMITTED TO LIGHT PROPERLY, I DAMAGED THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER BUMPER. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE CORNER LAMP ASSEMBLIES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE REFLECTORS. THIS LAMP DOESN'T H...

Sep 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting Crash 208,012 mi

I WAS PARKING ON A PARKING LOT AND LOT HAD A STRUCTURED SMALL POST ON THE DRIVER SIDE; DUE TO VISIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE LAMP OMITTED TO LIGHT PROPERLY, I DAMAGED THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER BUMPER. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE CORNER LAMP ASSEMBLIES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE REFLECTORS. THIS LAMP DOESN'T H...

Sep 19, 2013 Visibility/wiper 207,465 mi

THE MOLDING BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD FLEW OFF AS I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY. I WAS DRIVING LIKE I NORMALLY DO ( APPROX. 65MPH), WHEN FWY IS CLEAR OF CARS; THIS IS NOT REASON ENOUGH FOR THIS CAR PART TO FLY OFF. LUCKILY, FWY WAS CLEAR, IF NOT, I COULD OF HAD AN ACCIDENT SINCE IT AFFECT...

Sep 19, 2013 Structure 207,465 mi

THE MOLDING BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD FLEW OFF AS I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY. I WAS DRIVING LIKE I NORMALLY DO ( APPROX. 65MPH), WHEN FWY IS CLEAR OF CARS; THIS IS NOT REASON ENOUGH FOR THIS CAR PART TO FLY OFF. LUCKILY, FWY WAS CLEAR, IF NOT, I COULD OF HAD AN ACCIDENT SINCE IT AFFECT...

Nov 14, 2011 Interior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE; AS A RESULT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. THE VEH...

Nov 14, 2011 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE; AS A RESULT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. THE VEH...

Nov 14, 2011 Interior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE; AS A RESULT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. THE VEH...

Nov 14, 2011 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE; AS A RESULT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF. THE VEH...

Nov 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,727 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC...

Nov 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,727 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC...

Dec 22, 2010 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER COWL, A PART WHICH COVERED THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER, EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACT...

Dec 22, 2010 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER COWL, A PART WHICH COVERED THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER, EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACT...

Jun 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH A TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM....THIS IS MY SECOND CONCORDE AFTER THE OTHER GOT STOLEN....AND AFTER I PAID $3800 TO REPAIR THE TIMING CHAIN ON IT....CAN ANYTHING BE DONE OF THIS PROBLEM....I CANT AFFORD IT AGAIN??? *TR

Jun 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH A TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM....THIS IS MY SECOND CONCORDE AFTER THE OTHER GOT STOLEN....AND AFTER I PAID $3800 TO REPAIR THE TIMING CHAIN ON IT....CAN ANYTHING BE DONE OF THIS PROBLEM....I CANT AFFORD IT AGAIN??? *TR

May 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLINKING ENGINE LIGHT, SMOKE FROM EXHAUST, ALL MECHANICS STATE THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE,BUT NO SHAKING, RIDES SMOOTH, UNSURE WHY IT SMOKES, I HAVE USED SEALANT, CHECK GASKETS AND NO CHANGE.. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2008 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AND IT PASSED SMOG, SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ...

May 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLINKING ENGINE LIGHT, SMOKE FROM EXHAUST, ALL MECHANICS STATE THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE,BUT NO SHAKING, RIDES SMOOTH, UNSURE WHY IT SMOKES, I HAVE USED SEALANT, CHECK GASKETS AND NO CHANGE.. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2008 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AND IT PASSED SMOG, SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ...

Apr 15, 2010 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT WOULD RECLINE BACKWARD WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT DUE TO A BOLT SNAPPING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V035000: SEATS: FRO...

Apr 15, 2010 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT WOULD RECLINE BACKWARD WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT DUE TO A BOLT SNAPPING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V035000: SEATS: FRO...

Oct 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THE SPEED RATE REDUCED TO 20 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ON THE EMERGENCY LANE WITH CAUTION AND SUDDENLY, THE SP...

Oct 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THE SPEED RATE REDUCED TO 20 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ON THE EMERGENCY LANE WITH CAUTION AND SUDDENLY, THE SP...

Oct 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,771 mi

2.7 ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE ON 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. *TR

Oct 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,771 mi

2.7 ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE ON 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

WHEN I WAS IN MY CAR ONE DAY, I PARKED AND TRIED TO GET OUT. THE DOOR STUCK AND I THINK THIS WAS BECAUSE THE RUBBER STUCK TO THE DOOR.. IT TOOK ME FIFTEEN MINUTE TO GET OUT OF MY CAR. I HAD TO LIFT UP THE BOTTOM OF THE NOW DETACHED INSIDE PLASTIC FRAME IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF MY CAR. IN ABOUT A YEAR<...

Apr 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 98,000 mi

WHEN I WAS IN MY CAR ONE DAY, I PARKED AND TRIED TO GET OUT. THE DOOR STUCK AND I THINK THIS WAS BECAUSE THE RUBBER STUCK TO THE DOOR.. IT TOOK ME FIFTEEN MINUTE TO GET OUT OF MY CAR. I HAD TO LIFT UP THE BOTTOM OF THE NOW DETACHED INSIDE PLASTIC FRAME IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF MY CAR. IN ABOUT A YEAR<...

Apr 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRIDAY, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT, I LUCKILY MADE IT TO WORK. IT MADE AN AWFUL SOUND LIKE SOMETHING BROKE. LATER THAT DAY, I TOOK IT TO A NEARBY GARAGE, THE MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN & HIS SUGGESTION WAS TO TAKE IT TO A JUNK YARD & HOPE FOR A COUPLE ...

Apr 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRIDAY, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT, I LUCKILY MADE IT TO WORK. IT MADE AN AWFUL SOUND LIKE SOMETHING BROKE. LATER THAT DAY, I TOOK IT TO A NEARBY GARAGE, THE MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN & HIS SUGGESTION WAS TO TAKE IT TO A JUNK YARD & HOPE FOR A COUPLE ...

Mar 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

ANOTHER CHRYSLER 2.7 LITRE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE TIMING CHAINS FAILURE DEMOLISHED ENGINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Power Train 101,000 mi

ANOTHER CHRYSLER 2.7 LITRE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE TIMING CHAINS FAILURE DEMOLISHED ENGINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

ANOTHER CHRYSLER 2.7 LITRE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE TIMING CHAINS FAILURE DEMOLISHED ENGINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Power Train 101,000 mi

ANOTHER CHRYSLER 2.7 LITRE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE TIMING CHAINS FAILURE DEMOLISHED ENGINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Feb 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY; THE ENGINE OF MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THERE WAS AN INCIDENT INVOLVING THE TIMING CHAIN THAT LED TO A GREAT MANY FAILURES, TOP SO BEING THE CRANKSHAFT, AS I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP I HAD EVALUATE THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE IS THE 2.7L DOH...

Feb 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY; THE ENGINE OF MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THERE WAS AN INCIDENT INVOLVING THE TIMING CHAIN THAT LED TO A GREAT MANY FAILURES, TOP SO BEING THE CRANKSHAFT, AS I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP I HAD EVALUATE THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE IS THE 2.7L DOH...

Jan 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CHECK OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMA...

Jan 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CHECK OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMA...

Dec 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. SOMEONE HAD TO ASSIST HER WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE SID...

Dec 15, 2008 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. SOMEONE HAD TO ASSIST HER WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE SID...

Dec 15, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. SOMEONE HAD TO ASSIST HER WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE SID...

Dec 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. SOMEONE HAD TO ASSIST HER WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE SID...

Dec 15, 2008 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. SOMEONE HAD TO ASSIST HER WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE SID...

Dec 15, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED. SOMEONE HAD TO ASSIST HER WITH STEERING THE VEHICLE TO THE SID...

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

THE ENGINE IN OUR 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD BLEW AT ONLY 38000 MILES, IT WAS THE FAMOUS FLAWED 2.7, CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE - TOLD US WE MUST NOT HAVE CHANGED THE OIL OFTEN ENOUGH! MY HUSBAND IS A DISTRICT SUPERVISOR FOR A OIL CHANGE CHAIN HERE IN MICHIGAN, THE OIL WAS CHANGED RELIGIOUSL...

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

THE ENGINE IN OUR 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD BLEW AT ONLY 38000 MILES, IT WAS THE FAMOUS FLAWED 2.7, CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE - TOLD US WE MUST NOT HAVE CHANGED THE OIL OFTEN ENOUGH! MY HUSBAND IS A DISTRICT SUPERVISOR FOR A OIL CHANGE CHAIN HERE IN MICHIGAN, THE OIL WAS CHANGED RELIGIOUSL...

Sep 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,506 mi

HERE IS A COPY OF OUR SALES TICKET THAT EXPLAINS ALL OF THE UPDATES THAT WE PERFORM ON THIS ENGINE. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL HELP YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-827-7450. --OIL STARVATION IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE, SO JASPER I...

Sep 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,506 mi

HERE IS A COPY OF OUR SALES TICKET THAT EXPLAINS ALL OF THE UPDATES THAT WE PERFORM ON THIS ENGINE. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL HELP YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-827-7450. --OIL STARVATION IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE, SO JASPER I...

Sep 11, 2008 Power Train 131,330 mi

THE SHIFTER WOULD APPEAR TO BE IN PARK AND YOU COULD TAKE KEYS OUT OF CAR. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO START MY CAR IT WOULD NOT START, I CHECKED ALL THE USUAL STUFF , GAS LEVEL ,BATTERY THEN IT DAWNED ON ME TO CHECK THE SHIFTER SINCE I WAS UNABLE IN THE PAST TO START OTHER CARS IT MUST BE IN A PARK...

Sep 11, 2008 Equipment 131,330 mi

THE SHIFTER WOULD APPEAR TO BE IN PARK AND YOU COULD TAKE KEYS OUT OF CAR. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO START MY CAR IT WOULD NOT START, I CHECKED ALL THE USUAL STUFF , GAS LEVEL ,BATTERY THEN IT DAWNED ON ME TO CHECK THE SHIFTER SINCE I WAS UNABLE IN THE PAST TO START OTHER CARS IT MUST BE IN A PARK...

Sep 11, 2008 Power Train 131,330 mi

THE SHIFTER WOULD APPEAR TO BE IN PARK AND YOU COULD TAKE KEYS OUT OF CAR. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO START MY CAR IT WOULD NOT START, I CHECKED ALL THE USUAL STUFF , GAS LEVEL ,BATTERY THEN IT DAWNED ON ME TO CHECK THE SHIFTER SINCE I WAS UNABLE IN THE PAST TO START OTHER CARS IT MUST BE IN A PARK...

Sep 11, 2008 Equipment 131,330 mi

THE SHIFTER WOULD APPEAR TO BE IN PARK AND YOU COULD TAKE KEYS OUT OF CAR. THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO START MY CAR IT WOULD NOT START, I CHECKED ALL THE USUAL STUFF , GAS LEVEL ,BATTERY THEN IT DAWNED ON ME TO CHECK THE SHIFTER SINCE I WAS UNABLE IN THE PAST TO START OTHER CARS IT MUST BE IN A PARK...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE (2.7 MOTOR) SHUT DOWN UP AT WAL MART. I GOT A CALL FROM MY BUDDY WHO SAID HE THINKS SHE NEEDS A BATTERY. I GO UP THERE, BUY A BATTERY, PUT IT IN, START THE CAR AND IT IS KNOCKING TO HIGH HEAVENS. I PULL THE DIPSTICK AND THERE IS A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE ON IT. I I...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE (2.7 MOTOR) SHUT DOWN UP AT WAL MART. I GOT A CALL FROM MY BUDDY WHO SAID HE THINKS SHE NEEDS A BATTERY. I GO UP THERE, BUY A BATTERY, PUT IT IN, START THE CAR AND IT IS KNOCKING TO HIGH HEAVENS. I PULL THE DIPSTICK AND THERE IS A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE ON IT. I I...

May 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

THE CAR'S ENGINE SEIZED UP IN TRAFFIC, AND THANKFULLY SOMEONE HELPED ME GET IT OUT OF RUSH HOUR ATLANTA TRAFFIC BEFORE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. BUT, IT CERTAINLY COULD HAVE CAUSED ONE. NOW THE MOTOR IS SHOT AND THE CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

May 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

THE CAR'S ENGINE SEIZED UP IN TRAFFIC, AND THANKFULLY SOMEONE HELPED ME GET IT OUT OF RUSH HOUR ATLANTA TRAFFIC BEFORE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. BUT, IT CERTAINLY COULD HAVE CAUSED ONE. NOW THE MOTOR IS SHOT AND THE CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

Apr 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TIMING CLUTCH BROKE. RUINED ENGINE. 100,000 MILES. OTHERWISE IN PERFECT CONDITION. TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE WITH A NEW ENGINE. ESPECIALLY WITH THE MECHANICAL HISTORY OF THIS SPECIFIC ENGINE. THE ONLY OFFER I HAVE RECEIVED TO SELL THIS VEHICLE IS THE SALVAGE YARD. $100 IF I BING IT TO THEM. $50 IF TH...

Apr 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TIMING CLUTCH BROKE. RUINED ENGINE. 100,000 MILES. OTHERWISE IN PERFECT CONDITION. TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE WITH A NEW ENGINE. ESPECIALLY WITH THE MECHANICAL HISTORY OF THIS SPECIFIC ENGINE. THE ONLY OFFER I HAVE RECEIVED TO SELL THIS VEHICLE IS THE SALVAGE YARD. $100 IF I BING IT TO THEM. $50 IF TH...

Feb 15, 2008 Steering 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Equipment 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Steering 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Equipment 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Feb 15, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND CAUSED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS BE...

Dec 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE THE MONTH BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS SEIZED IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Dec 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE THE MONTH BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS SEIZED IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Dec 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,425 mi

OIL SLUDGE CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,425 mi

OIL SLUDGE CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Dec 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED. THE TIMING CHAIN KIT WAS REPLACED. WHEN THE OIL PAN WAS REMOVED TO MAKE THE REPAIR,...

Dec 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED. THE TIMING CHAIN KIT WAS REPLACED. WHEN THE OIL PAN WAS REMOVED TO MAKE THE REPAIR,...

Dec 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,670 mi

ENTERING ON-RAMP TO INTERSTATE. CAR STARTS CLUNKING, VIBRATING, CLICKING. CAR DIES ON THE ON RAMP ON AN INTERSTATE. CAR DIED AT 5:30 PM, IT'S DARK OUT AND ALMOST HIT BY NUMEROUS CARS SPEEDING UP TO MERGE ONTO THE INTERSTATE. 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT. CANNOT REMOVE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES BECAUSE ...

Dec 12, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,670 mi

ENTERING ON-RAMP TO INTERSTATE. CAR STARTS CLUNKING, VIBRATING, CLICKING. CAR DIES ON THE ON RAMP ON AN INTERSTATE. CAR DIED AT 5:30 PM, IT'S DARK OUT AND ALMOST HIT BY NUMEROUS CARS SPEEDING UP TO MERGE ONTO THE INTERSTATE. 2 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT. CANNOT REMOVE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES BECAUSE ...

Dec 10, 2007 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, VIBRATED, AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2007, THE MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAI...

Dec 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, VIBRATED, AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2007, THE MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAI...

Dec 10, 2007 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, VIBRATED, AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2007, THE MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAI...

Dec 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, VIBRATED, AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2007, THE MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAI...

Dec 5, 2007 Structure 56,000 mi

CRACK IN DASHBOARD OVER AIRBAG. *TR

Dec 5, 2007 Structure 56,000 mi

CRACK IN DASHBOARD OVER AIRBAG. *TR

Jul 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,016 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER WANTS THE BLUE BOOK VALUE FOR THE CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE HAD TO REBUILT DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD-UP. A MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITH A FAULTY OIL PUMP, WHICH WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE ENGIN...

Jul 19, 2007 Seat Belts 38,016 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER WANTS THE BLUE BOOK VALUE FOR THE CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE HAD TO REBUILT DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD-UP. A MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITH A FAULTY OIL PUMP, WHICH WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE ENGIN...

Jul 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,016 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER WANTS THE BLUE BOOK VALUE FOR THE CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE HAD TO REBUILT DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD-UP. A MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITH A FAULTY OIL PUMP, WHICH WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE ENGIN...

Jul 19, 2007 Seat Belts 38,016 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER WANTS THE BLUE BOOK VALUE FOR THE CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE HAD TO REBUILT DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD-UP. A MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITH A FAULTY OIL PUMP, WHICH WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE ENGIN...

Jun 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Jun 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

May 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY 1999 CONCORDE WITH 90,000 MILES ON IT STARTED KNOCKING VERY LOUDLY. I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE THE MOTOR WAS TEARING ITSELF APART. HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY A MECHANICE WHO SAID THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED AT A COST OF A...

May 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY 1999 CONCORDE WITH 90,000 MILES ON IT STARTED KNOCKING VERY LOUDLY. I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE THE MOTOR WAS TEARING ITSELF APART. HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY A MECHANICE WHO SAID THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED AT A COST OF A...

Apr 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,540 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, 3/99. JAN 07, TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM REPAIR SHOP, ENGINE BEARING FAILED. REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED OIL SLUDGE FAILURE IN 2.7 LITER ENGINE. TOTAL COST OF REPAIR AND ENGINE REPLACEMENT: $ 6,092.00. *JB

Apr 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,540 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, 3/99. JAN 07, TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM REPAIR SHOP, ENGINE BEARING FAILED. REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED OIL SLUDGE FAILURE IN 2.7 LITER ENGINE. TOTAL COST OF REPAIR AND ENGINE REPLACEMENT: $ 6,092.00. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,700 mi

STEPSON WAS DRIVING CAR BACK FROM TOLEDO OHIO AREA TO CANTON OHIO AND THE ENGINE IN THE CAR JERKED AND THEN JUST QUIT. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND INFORMED THIS MORNING THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKER AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS TODAY I FIND OUT THAT THERE ARE WEBSIT...

Mar 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,700 mi

STEPSON WAS DRIVING CAR BACK FROM TOLEDO OHIO AREA TO CANTON OHIO AND THE ENGINE IN THE CAR JERKED AND THEN JUST QUIT. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND INFORMED THIS MORNING THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKER AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS TODAY I FIND OUT THAT THERE ARE WEBSIT...

Feb 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 44548 MILES WHEN PURCHASED ON 05/01/2002. THE VEHICLE WAS 3 YEARS OLD AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 2 MOTORS SEIZED. THE CONTACTHAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES WHEN THE FIRST MOTOR...

Feb 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 44548 MILES WHEN PURCHASED ON 05/01/2002. THE VEHICLE WAS 3 YEARS OLD AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 2 MOTORS SEIZED. THE CONTACTHAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES WHEN THE FIRST MOTOR...

Jan 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. I EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE AT 105,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT DODGE IS AWARE OF AND THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST THEM. *JB

Jan 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. I EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE AT 105,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT DODGE IS AWARE OF AND THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST THEM. *JB

Dec 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,095 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS ENGINE SEIZED BECAUSE OF A LACK OF OIL. THE CONTACT HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND HE WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FAILURE WAS DO TO A CLOGGED OIL LINE.

Dec 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,095 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS ENGINE SEIZED BECAUSE OF A LACK OF OIL. THE CONTACT HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND HE WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FAILURE WAS DO TO A CLOGGED OIL LINE.

Nov 13, 2006 Suspension 116,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE TRAILERING ARM-LINK FRACTURED. THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE WAS PERMANENT. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 12/05/06. *JB

Nov 13, 2006 Suspension 116,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE TRAILERING ARM-LINK FRACTURED. THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE WAS PERMANENT. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 12/05/06. *JB

Nov 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT STARTED OFF WITH NO HEAT (REPLACED HEATER CORE) THEN HAD TRANNY FLUID IN THE RADIATOR(REPLACED RADIATOR) NOW THE ENGINE SEIZED AND HAS ANTI-FREEZE IN THE OIL. THIS ALL HAPPENED WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASED. *JB

Nov 8, 2006 Visibility 84,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT STARTED OFF WITH NO HEAT (REPLACED HEATER CORE) THEN HAD TRANNY FLUID IN THE RADIATOR(REPLACED RADIATOR) NOW THE ENGINE SEIZED AND HAS ANTI-FREEZE IN THE OIL. THIS ALL HAPPENED WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASED. *JB

Nov 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT STARTED OFF WITH NO HEAT (REPLACED HEATER CORE) THEN HAD TRANNY FLUID IN THE RADIATOR(REPLACED RADIATOR) NOW THE ENGINE SEIZED AND HAS ANTI-FREEZE IN THE OIL. THIS ALL HAPPENED WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASED. *JB

Nov 8, 2006 Visibility 84,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT STARTED OFF WITH NO HEAT (REPLACED HEATER CORE) THEN HAD TRANNY FLUID IN THE RADIATOR(REPLACED RADIATOR) NOW THE ENGINE SEIZED AND HAS ANTI-FREEZE IN THE OIL. THIS ALL HAPPENED WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASED. *JB

Nov 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. SERVICE MECHANICS CAN'T FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. IT IS GETTING WORSE. *JB

Nov 5, 2006 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. SERVICE MECHANICS CAN'T FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. IT IS GETTING WORSE. *JB

Oct 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

MY ENGINE IN MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. I KEPT MY CAR IN THE SHOP PRACTICING ALL PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *NM

Oct 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

MY ENGINE IN MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE COMPLETELY FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. I KEPT MY CAR IN THE SHOP PRACTICING ALL PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,313 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND BENT THE VALVES. A NEW TIMING KIT AND HEADS NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED.

Oct 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,313 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND BENT THE VALVES. A NEW TIMING KIT AND HEADS NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED.

Oct 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

2.7 ENGINE SEIZED. *NM

Oct 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

2.7 ENGINE SEIZED. *NM

Sep 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,600 mi

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON 9/21/2006. I TALKED WITH TWO LOCAL MECHANICS WHO BOTH HAVE HAD OVER 20 YEARS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE BUSINESSES AND BOTH INDICATED THE ENGINE IN MY VEHICLE IS NOTORIOUS FOR FAILING WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND THAT THEY BOTH HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OF THE...

Sep 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,600 mi

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON 9/21/2006. I TALKED WITH TWO LOCAL MECHANICS WHO BOTH HAVE HAD OVER 20 YEARS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE BUSINESSES AND BOTH INDICATED THE ENGINE IN MY VEHICLE IS NOTORIOUS FOR FAILING WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND THAT THEY BOTH HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OF THE...

Sep 20, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE BCM ON THE CAR HAS BEEN SHORTING OUT. THE LIGHTS TURN OFF THE DASH LIGHTS TURN OFF THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS OUT THE HEAT AND A/C WON'T WORK ALL AT ONCE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BCM ONCE. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK LESS THAN A YEAR. NOW THE DEALER SAID THE BCM HAS SHORTED OUT THE JUNCTION BOX OR T...

Sep 20, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE BCM ON THE CAR HAS BEEN SHORTING OUT. THE LIGHTS TURN OFF THE DASH LIGHTS TURN OFF THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS OUT THE HEAT AND A/C WON'T WORK ALL AT ONCE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BCM ONCE. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK LESS THAN A YEAR. NOW THE DEALER SAID THE BCM HAS SHORTED OUT THE JUNCTION BOX OR T...

Sep 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO KNOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE RODS WERE ABOUT TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE SHOULD BE REPLACED.

Sep 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE.

Sep 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO KNOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE RODS WERE ABOUT TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE SHOULD BE REPLACED.

Sep 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE.

Sep 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 41,973 mi

THE CAR I WAS DRIVING WAS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD THAT HAD BEEN IN EXCELLENT DRIVING UP UNTIL THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. JUST THREE DAYS EARLIER THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SERVICED AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR AN OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE. I INQUIRED AT THE PICK UP EVENT IF THE BRAKES WERE OK...

Sep 13, 2006 Power Train Crash 41,973 mi

THE CAR I WAS DRIVING WAS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD THAT HAD BEEN IN EXCELLENT DRIVING UP UNTIL THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. JUST THREE DAYS EARLIER THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SERVICED AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR AN OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE. I INQUIRED AT THE PICK UP EVENT IF THE BRAKES WERE OK...

Sep 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 41,973 mi

THE CAR I WAS DRIVING WAS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD THAT HAD BEEN IN EXCELLENT DRIVING UP UNTIL THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. JUST THREE DAYS EARLIER THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SERVICED AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR AN OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE. I INQUIRED AT THE PICK UP EVENT IF THE BRAKES WERE OK...

Sep 13, 2006 Power Train Crash 41,973 mi

THE CAR I WAS DRIVING WAS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD THAT HAD BEEN IN EXCELLENT DRIVING UP UNTIL THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. JUST THREE DAYS EARLIER THE AUTOMOBILE WAS SERVICED AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR AN OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE. I INQUIRED AT THE PICK UP EVENT IF THE BRAKES WERE OK...

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 196,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT START AND MADE A RATTLING NOISE. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THA...

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 196,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT START AND MADE A RATTLING NOISE. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THA...

Aug 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,945 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL TO PROCEED. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED MY CAR BEGAN TO MAKE LOUD SCREECHING NOISES AND LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. *JB

Aug 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,945 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL TO PROCEED. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED MY CAR BEGAN TO MAKE LOUD SCREECHING NOISES AND LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. *JB

Aug 21, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THE GEARSHIFT WAS WOBBLED, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR DISPLAYED PARK. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED BACKWARDS. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO WHAT APPEARED TO BE DRIVE, BUT SLIPPED INTO THIRD GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. T...

Aug 21, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, THE GEARSHIFT WAS WOBBLED, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR DISPLAYED PARK. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED BACKWARDS. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTED INTO WHAT APPEARED TO BE DRIVE, BUT SLIPPED INTO THIRD GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. T...

Aug 9, 2006 Seats 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED. A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V035000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: RECLINER ON 9-23-03 HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. 08/29/06 THE R...

Aug 9, 2006 Visibility 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED. A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V035000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: RECLINER ON 9-23-03 HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. 08/29/06 THE R...

Aug 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED. A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V035000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: RECLINER ON 9-23-03 HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. 08/29/06 THE R...

Aug 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE CRANK BEARING FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 9, 2006 Seats 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED. A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V035000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: RECLINER ON 9-23-03 HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. 08/29/06 THE R...

Aug 9, 2006 Visibility 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED. A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V035000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: RECLINER ON 9-23-03 HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. 08/29/06 THE R...

Aug 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED. A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V035000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: RECLINER ON 9-23-03 HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL. 08/29/06 THE R...

Aug 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE CRANK BEARING FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

THE ENGINE SEIZED AND QUIT ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD AS I PULLED INTO A LOCAL MACDONALDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC AND WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THANKFULLY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN THE DAY BEFORE WHILE I WAS IN 65 MILE AN HOUR TRAFFIC. WE HAD BEEN EXPERIE...

Aug 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

THE ENGINE SEIZED AND QUIT ON OUR 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD AS I PULLED INTO A LOCAL MACDONALDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC AND WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THANKFULLY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN THE DAY BEFORE WHILE I WAS IN 65 MILE AN HOUR TRAFFIC. WE HAD BEEN EXPERIE...

Jul 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,236 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND A LOUD TICKING NOISE OF THE PISTONS HITTING THE HEAD OF CAMS. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE EVENTUALLY SEIZED AND FAILED RESULTING IN AN NON-DRIVABLE STATE. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED, THEY DETERMINED THER...

Jul 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,236 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS BLUE SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND A LOUD TICKING NOISE OF THE PISTONS HITTING THE HEAD OF CAMS. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE EVENTUALLY SEIZED AND FAILED RESULTING IN AN NON-DRIVABLE STATE. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED, THEY DETERMINED THER...

Jul 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 CONCORDE WITH A 2.7L ENGINE AT THE END OF MARCH OF 06. ON APRIL 3, 2006 I GOT AN OIL CHANGE AND OTHER MAINTENANCE, AND THE CAR WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 127K MILES. ALL SEEMED WELL WITH THE CAR. ON 7/2/06, THE DAY BEFORE MY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, MY WIFE TOOK MY CAR TO WORK INSTEAD OF HER...

Jul 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 CONCORDE WITH A 2.7L ENGINE AT THE END OF MARCH OF 06. ON APRIL 3, 2006 I GOT AN OIL CHANGE AND OTHER MAINTENANCE, AND THE CAR WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 127K MILES. ALL SEEMED WELL WITH THE CAR. ON 7/2/06, THE DAY BEFORE MY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, MY WIFE TOOK MY CAR TO WORK INSTEAD OF HER...

Jun 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON ROUTE 295 IN NEW JERSEY. FIRST I HEARD A SPUTTERING SOUND THEN THE CAR LOST POWER. I HAD TO CROSS FROM THE FAST LANE TO THE SHOULDER WHILE LOSING POWER. I JUST MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR STOPPED FOR GOOD. THERE WAS PLENTY O...

Jun 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON ROUTE 295 IN NEW JERSEY. FIRST I HEARD A SPUTTERING SOUND THEN THE CAR LOST POWER. I HAD TO CROSS FROM THE FAST LANE TO THE SHOULDER WHILE LOSING POWER. I JUST MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR STOPPED FOR GOOD. THERE WAS PLENTY O...

Jun 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,313 mi

I CURRENTLY PURCHASED A 1999 CONCORD WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE AND HAD THE FOR 3 MONTHS . I TOOK IT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE YESTERDAY AND AFTER DRIVING THE CAR BACK TO WORK I LOOKED OUT MY SIDE VIEW MIRROR AND SEEN A HUGE PUFF OF BLUE SMOKE WHEN I TOOK OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. I TOOK THE THAT NIGHT TO FRIEND WH...

Jun 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,313 mi

I CURRENTLY PURCHASED A 1999 CONCORD WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE AND HAD THE FOR 3 MONTHS . I TOOK IT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE YESTERDAY AND AFTER DRIVING THE CAR BACK TO WORK I LOOKED OUT MY SIDE VIEW MIRROR AND SEEN A HUGE PUFF OF BLUE SMOKE WHEN I TOOK OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT. I TOOK THE THAT NIGHT TO FRIEND WH...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,230 mi

MY CAR SHUT OFF WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. IT STARTED BACK UP, BUT MAKING THIS AWFUL RATTLING NOISE. I HAD A AUTO SHOP TELL ME A FEW THINGS AND I PAID TO GET A FEW REPAIRS THAT COST ME CLOSED TO $1,000. THEN BEFORE I COULD GET A REPAIR DONE TO THE TIMING CHAIN OF MY '99' CONCORDE, IT SHUT DOWN ON ME ...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,230 mi

MY CAR SHUT OFF WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT. IT STARTED BACK UP, BUT MAKING THIS AWFUL RATTLING NOISE. I HAD A AUTO SHOP TELL ME A FEW THINGS AND I PAID TO GET A FEW REPAIRS THAT COST ME CLOSED TO $1,000. THEN BEFORE I COULD GET A REPAIR DONE TO THE TIMING CHAIN OF MY '99' CONCORDE, IT SHUT DOWN ON ME ...

May 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 30,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEALS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CRACKED AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON THE VERGE OF DETACHING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED.

May 9, 2006 Exterior Lighting 30,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEALS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CRACKED AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON THE VERGE OF DETACHING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED.

Apr 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Apr 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Apr 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,599 mi

I'M FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR OTHER REPAIRS AND WHEN I PICKED THE CAR UP AND DROVE IT HOME AND BEGIN TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS SO I TURNED AROUND TO DRIVE THE CAR BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND IT CUT OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. I HAD IT...

Apr 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,599 mi

I'M FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR OTHER REPAIRS AND WHEN I PICKED THE CAR UP AND DROVE IT HOME AND BEGIN TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS SO I TURNED AROUND TO DRIVE THE CAR BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND IT CUT OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. I HAD IT...

Apr 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AT 2 AM, I STARTED TO HEAR A LOUD "CLUNKING" NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, AND THE CAR RAPIDLY DECELERATED TO 25 MPH. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF INTO A REST STOP, BUT DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IT INTO A PARKING SPOT BEFORE TH...

Apr 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AT 2 AM, I STARTED TO HEAR A LOUD "CLUNKING" NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, AND THE CAR RAPIDLY DECELERATED TO 25 MPH. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF INTO A REST STOP, BUT DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IT INTO A PARKING SPOT BEFORE TH...

Apr 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-75, MY 1999 CONCORDE BEGAN MAKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED SIMILAR TO AN OBJECT TOUCHING A MOVING FAN. WHEN I GOT TO FIRST EXIT, VEHICLE DIED, AND AT THAT POINT OIL LIGHT FLICKERED. I RESTARTED AND BEFORE I COULD GET ACROSS 1 LANE OF TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I THOUGHT THAT FROM...

Apr 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-75, MY 1999 CONCORDE BEGAN MAKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED SIMILAR TO AN OBJECT TOUCHING A MOVING FAN. WHEN I GOT TO FIRST EXIT, VEHICLE DIED, AND AT THAT POINT OIL LIGHT FLICKERED. I RESTARTED AND BEFORE I COULD GET ACROSS 1 LANE OF TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I THOUGHT THAT FROM...

Mar 31, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

ACCELERATOR MALFUNCTION. 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ACCELERATOR STUCK, UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKING SYSTEM SO TURNED CAR OFF. LOST STEERING, BRAKING CONTROL AND HIT A BARRICADE, TOTALING VEHICLE AND CAUSING CONCUSSION AND HEAD TO TOE BRUISING. *JB

Mar 31, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 130,000 mi

ACCELERATOR MALFUNCTION. 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ACCELERATOR STUCK, UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKING SYSTEM SO TURNED CAR OFF. LOST STEERING, BRAKING CONTROL AND HIT A BARRICADE, TOTALING VEHICLE AND CAUSING CONCUSSION AND HEAD TO TOE BRUISING. *JB

Mar 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,025 mi

(1) HEARD PERSISTENT KNOCKING/PINGING SOUND THAT WAS GROWING LOUDER (2) TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED IMMINENT ENGINE FAILURE - CRACKED ROD (3) REPLACED ENGINE, FOUND CRACKED ROD AND ENGINE LOADED DOWN WITH SLUDGE. *NM

Mar 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,025 mi

(1) HEARD PERSISTENT KNOCKING/PINGING SOUND THAT WAS GROWING LOUDER (2) TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED IMMINENT ENGINE FAILURE - CRACKED ROD (3) REPLACED ENGINE, FOUND CRACKED ROD AND ENGINE LOADED DOWN WITH SLUDGE. *NM

Mar 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,500 mi

HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE IN MY 99 CONCORDE, SLUDGING, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, COOLANT LOSS AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES THE ENGINE WOULD SLUDGE UP AND CAUSE TAPPING NOISES. HAD THE PROBLEM DEALT WITH ONCE IN 2003 AT AREA DEALERSHIP UNDER THE EXTENDED...

Mar 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,500 mi

HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE IN MY 99 CONCORDE, SLUDGING, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, COOLANT LOSS AND PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES THE ENGINE WOULD SLUDGE UP AND CAUSE TAPPING NOISES. HAD THE PROBLEM DEALT WITH ONCE IN 2003 AT AREA DEALERSHIP UNDER THE EXTENDED...

Mar 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING. THE KNOCKING STARTED INTERMITTENTLY AND HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILDUP. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE.

Mar 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING. THE KNOCKING STARTED INTERMITTENTLY AND HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILDUP. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE.

Mar 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,333 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TAPPING NOISE WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED INCLUDING OIL CHANGES ON A REGULAR BASIS.

Mar 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,915 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN RESPONDING TO ACCELERATION VERY SLOWLY. VEHICLE SEIZED ON THE ROAD IN NOVEMBER "05". DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO REPLACE ENGINE FOR APPR. $2,000- $4,000. I DID NOT ACCEPT THE OFFER. *JB

Mar 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,333 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TAPPING NOISE WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED INCLUDING OIL CHANGES ON A REGULAR BASIS.

Mar 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,915 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN RESPONDING TO ACCELERATION VERY SLOWLY. VEHICLE SEIZED ON THE ROAD IN NOVEMBER "05". DEALERSHIP OFFERED TO REPLACE ENGINE FOR APPR. $2,000- $4,000. I DID NOT ACCEPT THE OFFER. *JB

Feb 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE RPM'S THEN WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND STARTED AFTER WAITING AT LEAST 2 HOURS. THE COMPUTER DOES NOT STORE ...

Feb 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE RPM'S THEN WENT TO ZERO AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND STARTED AFTER WAITING AT LEAST 2 HOURS. THE COMPUTER DOES NOT STORE ...

Feb 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE AND AFTER GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CAR TO TAKE IT TO MY LOCAL DODGE/CHRYSLER AUTOSHOP (NOT EVEN 3 MINUTES), THE CAR FAILED AND STALLED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR ONTO THE SIDE AND AFTER CALLING SEVERAL PEOPLE AND WAITING FOR OVER AN HOU...

Feb 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE AND AFTER GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CAR TO TAKE IT TO MY LOCAL DODGE/CHRYSLER AUTOSHOP (NOT EVEN 3 MINUTES), THE CAR FAILED AND STALLED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR ONTO THE SIDE AND AFTER CALLING SEVERAL PEOPLE AND WAITING FOR OVER AN HOU...

Feb 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, RESTARTED, AND THEN DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE OIL DID NOT DISTRIBUTE PROPERLY IN THE ENGINE CAUSING A PISTON ROD BEARING TO BURN. ...

Feb 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, RESTARTED, AND THEN DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE OIL DID NOT DISTRIBUTE PROPERLY IN THE ENGINE CAUSING A PISTON ROD BEARING TO BURN. ...

Jan 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED CHANGING THE OIL FILTER AND IT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT HEARD THE KNOCKING NOISE AGAIN...

Jan 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WERE THEY DETERMINED THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Jan 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED CHANGING THE OIL FILTER AND IT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT HEARD THE KNOCKING NOISE AGAIN...

Jan 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WERE THEY DETERMINED THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Jan 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND I HEARD A LIGHT TICKING SOUND. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY AND CAR WAS TOWED INTO A GARAGE. I WAS TOLD THE ENGINE SEIZED , AND WOULD COST $5,000 TO REPLACE E IT. MY CAR HAS 87000 MILES, BUT I CONTACTED CHRYSLER ANYWAY AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T HELP .M...

Jan 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND I HEARD A LIGHT TICKING SOUND. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY AND CAR WAS TOWED INTO A GARAGE. I WAS TOLD THE ENGINE SEIZED , AND WOULD COST $5,000 TO REPLACE E IT. MY CAR HAS 87000 MILES, BUT I CONTACTED CHRYSLER ANYWAY AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T HELP .M...

Jan 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE STALLS, THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, BATTERY, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED AFTER THIS OCCURS, BUT CONTINUES TO STALL AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DE...

Jan 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE STALLS, THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, BATTERY, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED AFTER THIS OCCURS, BUT CONTINUES TO STALL AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DE...

Jan 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE NOISE. SHUT DOWN & TOWED TO SHOP. DURING DIAGNOSIS NOISE GOT PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER & TIMING CHAIN JUMPED. ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS 59,000 MILES & WAS ALWAYS WELL MAINTAINED. MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET HAS TURNED UP MANY CHRYSLER & DODGE 2.7 LITRE ENGINES FROM 1998 TO...

Jan 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE NOISE. SHUT DOWN & TOWED TO SHOP. DURING DIAGNOSIS NOISE GOT PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER & TIMING CHAIN JUMPED. ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS 59,000 MILES & WAS ALWAYS WELL MAINTAINED. MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET HAS TURNED UP MANY CHRYSLER & DODGE 2.7 LITRE ENGINES FROM 1998 TO...

Jan 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE PRESSED DOWN TOO FAR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, BUT THERE WAS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT GASKET CON...

Jan 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE PRESSED DOWN TOO FAR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, BUT THERE WAS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT GASKET CON...

Jan 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE PRESSED DOWN TOO FAR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, BUT THERE WAS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT GASKET CON...

Jan 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE PRESSED DOWN TOO FAR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, BUT THERE WAS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MADE. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHT GASKET CON...

Jan 16, 2006 Steering 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF INNER TIE ROD END AND STEERING BOX. *NM

Jan 16, 2006 Steering 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF INNER TIE ROD END AND STEERING BOX. *NM

Jan 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-45 IN CONROE, TEXAS, MY ENGINE SPUTTERED, JERKED, AND DIED. AS YOU KNOW WHEN YOU LOSE ENGINE POWER, YOUR STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOCKED UP AND ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. IT HAS DIED ON ME BEFORE BUT ON BACK ROADS ALMOST HOME OR AT AN INTERSECTION. I DIDN'T REALI...

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-45 IN CONROE, TEXAS, MY ENGINE SPUTTERED, JERKED, AND DIED. AS YOU KNOW WHEN YOU LOSE ENGINE POWER, YOUR STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOCKED UP AND ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. IT HAS DIED ON ME BEFORE BUT ON BACK ROADS ALMOST HOME OR AT AN INTERSECTION. I DIDN'T REALI...

Jan 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-45 IN CONROE, TEXAS, MY ENGINE SPUTTERED, JERKED, AND DIED. AS YOU KNOW WHEN YOU LOSE ENGINE POWER, YOUR STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOCKED UP AND ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. IT HAS DIED ON ME BEFORE BUT ON BACK ROADS ALMOST HOME OR AT AN INTERSECTION. I DIDN'T REALI...

Jan 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-45 IN CONROE, TEXAS, MY ENGINE SPUTTERED, JERKED, AND DIED. AS YOU KNOW WHEN YOU LOSE ENGINE POWER, YOUR STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOCKED UP AND ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. IT HAS DIED ON ME BEFORE BUT ON BACK ROADS ALMOST HOME OR AT AN INTERSECTION. I DIDN'T REALI...

Dec 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM RELATIVES HOUSE. ENGINE STARTED TO RATTLE AND THE ENGINE DIED ON ME AND MY SON. REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHRYSLER 2.7 LITER ENGINES BLOWING. CAR HAS 95,000 MILES ON IT. *NM

Dec 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM RELATIVES HOUSE. ENGINE STARTED TO RATTLE AND THE ENGINE DIED ON ME AND MY SON. REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE CHRYSLER 2.7 LITER ENGINES BLOWING. CAR HAS 95,000 MILES ON IT. *NM

Nov 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. THE DEALER COULD NOT GIVE AN ESTIMATE OVER THE PHONE OF HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. THE DEALER COULD NOT GIVE AN ESTIMATE OVER THE PHONE OF HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED . THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS. AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOUND THE THROTTLE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MODULE WAS REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STAL...

Nov 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED . THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS. AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOUND THE THROTTLE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MODULE WAS REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STAL...

Nov 4, 2005 Seats

DT: THE CONTACT STATED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BROKE. THE BOLT LOOSENED AND THE SEAT RECLINED ALL THE WAY BACK. NHTSA RECALL 03V0350000 WAS ISSUED ON THE SEAT, BUT IT AFFECTED THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY. HE HAD NO CURRENT PLAN TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 4, 2005 Seats

DT: THE CONTACT STATED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BROKE. THE BOLT LOOSENED AND THE SEAT RECLINED ALL THE WAY BACK. NHTSA RECALL 03V0350000 WAS ISSUED ON THE SEAT, BUT IT AFFECTED THE DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY. HE HAD NO CURRENT PLAN TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 2, 2005 Structure 42,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID FELL ON HIS HEAD AND CAUSED AN INJURY. THE LIFTS THAT HOLD THE TRUNK LID UP FAILED. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE TRUNK AND OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. HE HAD THE PROBLEM FOR TWO YEARS, BUT DID NOT...

Nov 2, 2005 Structure 42,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID FELL ON HIS HEAD AND CAUSED AN INJURY. THE LIFTS THAT HOLD THE TRUNK LID UP FAILED. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE TRUNK AND OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. HE HAD THE PROBLEM FOR TWO YEARS, BUT DID NOT...

Nov 1, 2005 Structure 52,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THE HYDRAULIC LIFT THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK WAS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE LOAD. WHILE IN USE THE TRUNK FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE NECK. HE USUALLY CAN CATCH THE TRUNK BEFORE IT FALLS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHIC...

Nov 1, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK WAS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE LOAD. THE TRUNK FELL ON HIM, BUT DID NOT INJURE HIM. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS HAS BEE...

Nov 1, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK WAS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE LOAD. THE TRUNK FELL ON HIM, BUT DID NOT INJURE HIM. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS HAS BEE...

Nov 1, 2005 Structure 52,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THE HYDRAULIC LIFT THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK WAS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE LOAD. WHILE IN USE THE TRUNK FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE NECK. HE USUALLY CAN CATCH THE TRUNK BEFORE IT FALLS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHIC...

Nov 1, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK WAS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE LOAD. THE TRUNK FELL ON HIM, BUT DID NOT INJURE HIM. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS HAS BEE...

Nov 1, 2005 Structure 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT THAT HOLDS UP THE TRUNK WAS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE LOAD. THE TRUNK FELL ON HIM, BUT DID NOT INJURE HIM. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS NEED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS HAS BEE...

Oct 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,112 mi

THE CHRYSLER 2.7 ENGINE. MINE CEASED TO EXIST AUGUST 16, 2005 CO-INCIDENTALLY ONE MONTH AFTER I HAD THE AC/EVAPORATOR, COOLING SYSTEM FIXED. FOR THE SECOND TIME! AFTER REVIEWING MANY OF THE COMPLAINTS OF NUMEROUS WEBSITES INCLUDING CONSUMER AUTO SAFETY, I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT BELIEVE CHRYSLER CAN STILL...

Oct 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE DIED WHILE PULLING FROM A PARKING LOT. SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE WATER PUMP FAILED, AND THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE DEA...

Oct 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,112 mi

THE CHRYSLER 2.7 ENGINE. MINE CEASED TO EXIST AUGUST 16, 2005 CO-INCIDENTALLY ONE MONTH AFTER I HAD THE AC/EVAPORATOR, COOLING SYSTEM FIXED. FOR THE SECOND TIME! AFTER REVIEWING MANY OF THE COMPLAINTS OF NUMEROUS WEBSITES INCLUDING CONSUMER AUTO SAFETY, I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT BELIEVE CHRYSLER CAN STILL...

Oct 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE DIED WHILE PULLING FROM A PARKING LOT. SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE WATER PUMP FAILED, AND THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. THE SERVICE DEA...

Oct 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON OCTOBER 3, 2005 WHEN SHE RAN OVER A LADDER THAT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS CAUSED THE CONTACTS' VEHICLE TO BE HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO T HIT THE BRICK WALL ON THE FREEWAY. THEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONTCT'S VEHICLE. UPON IMP...

Oct 18, 2005 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON OCTOBER 3, 2005 WHEN SHE RAN OVER A LADDER THAT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS CAUSED THE CONTACTS' VEHICLE TO BE HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO T HIT THE BRICK WALL ON THE FREEWAY. THEN, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONTCT'S VEHICLE. UPON IMP...

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT CONSUMER STATES THAT ON AUGUST 20, 2005 THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY CAME TO A STOP WHILE GOING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. CONSUMER HAD ITTOWED TO THE DEALER . THEY SAID THE CAM SHAFT CRACKED AND BROKE, AND THERE WAS METAL FLYING IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START....

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT CONSUMER STATES THAT ON AUGUST 20, 2005 THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY CAME TO A STOP WHILE GOING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. CONSUMER HAD ITTOWED TO THE DEALER . THEY SAID THE CAM SHAFT CRACKED AND BROKE, AND THERE WAS METAL FLYING IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER, BUT WOULD NOT START....

Sep 30, 2005 Structure 55,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE COWL MOLDING FLEW OFF HOOD AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DID NOT BREAK. THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER, AND THE CONSUMER STATED THAT CHRYSLER DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PART WAS CALLED. THE CONSUMER THEN CALLED THE D...

Sep 30, 2005 Structure 55,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE COWL MOLDING FLEW OFF HOOD AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DID NOT BREAK. THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER, AND THE CONSUMER STATED THAT CHRYSLER DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PART WAS CALLED. THE CONSUMER THEN CALLED THE D...

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ON CHRYSLER 1999 CONCORDE THE ENGINE FILLED UP FULL OF SLUDGE AND THE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. THIS HAPPENED IN OCTOBER 2003. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY OF THE OWNER, AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE COST FROM THE DEALER WAS $7,600.00 FOR A NEW ENGINE, BUT IN CANAD...

Sep 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A COATING THAT GRADUALLY IS GETTING WORSE. IT'S HARD PLASTIC HEADLIGHT THAT THE SUN HITS, CAUSING IT TO TURN YELLOW AND TO HAVE A THICK TINT OF FILM ON IT. THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. *AK *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A COATING THAT GRADUALLY IS GETTING WORSE. IT'S HARD PLASTIC HEADLIGHT THAT THE SUN HITS, CAUSING IT TO TURN YELLOW AND TO HAVE A THICK TINT OF FILM ON IT. THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. *AK *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ON CHRYSLER 1999 CONCORDE THE ENGINE FILLED UP FULL OF SLUDGE AND THE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. THIS HAPPENED IN OCTOBER 2003. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY OF THE OWNER, AND IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE COST FROM THE DEALER WAS $7,600.00 FOR A NEW ENGINE, BUT IN CANAD...

Sep 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A COATING THAT GRADUALLY IS GETTING WORSE. IT'S HARD PLASTIC HEADLIGHT THAT THE SUN HITS, CAUSING IT TO TURN YELLOW AND TO HAVE A THICK TINT OF FILM ON IT. THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. *AK *JB

Sep 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A COATING THAT GRADUALLY IS GETTING WORSE. IT'S HARD PLASTIC HEADLIGHT THAT THE SUN HITS, CAUSING IT TO TURN YELLOW AND TO HAVE A THICK TINT OF FILM ON IT. THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT. *AK *JB

Sep 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE LOST POWER. HE WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. HE HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. THEY SAID HE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE OIL DRAINED OUT OF IT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. CALLER HAD THE ...

Sep 16, 2005 Power Train

DT: 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD. THE CONSUMER STATED A SENSOR CHIP MALFUNCTIONED IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS MADE THE VEHICLE SHIFT THROUGH THE GEARS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THIS STARTED APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2005. *AK

Sep 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE LOST POWER. HE WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. HE HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. THEY SAID HE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE OIL DRAINED OUT OF IT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. CALLER HAD THE ...

Sep 16, 2005 Power Train

DT: 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD. THE CONSUMER STATED A SENSOR CHIP MALFUNCTIONED IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS MADE THE VEHICLE SHIFT THROUGH THE GEARS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THIS STARTED APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2005. *AK

Sep 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD ENGINE SEIZE AFTER AN OIL CHARGE. I GOT THE OIL CHANGE ON SATURDAY AND MONDAY MY CAR ENGINE WAS KNOCKING AND BY THE END OF THE WEEK THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY. I RESEARCHED THE WEB FOR INFORMATION ON THIS ENGINE AND PRETTY MUCH EVERYBODY THAT HAS THIS ENGINE WILL HA...

Sep 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD ENGINE SEIZE AFTER AN OIL CHARGE. I GOT THE OIL CHANGE ON SATURDAY AND MONDAY MY CAR ENGINE WAS KNOCKING AND BY THE END OF THE WEEK THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY. I RESEARCHED THE WEB FOR INFORMATION ON THIS ENGINE AND PRETTY MUCH EVERYBODY THAT HAS THIS ENGINE WILL HA...

Sep 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,985 mi

TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE OF 1999 CHRYLSER CONCORDE 2.7L ENGINE. *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,985 mi

TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE OF 1999 CHRYLSER CONCORDE 2.7L ENGINE. *NM

Sep 7, 2005 Power Train 112,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE (WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED) WHILE IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER A 2ND RECALL TO FIX WHAT THE 1ST RECALL DIDN'T FIX. NOW THEY WANT A $1000 TO FIX THE VEHICLE BUT CLAIM THAT IT ISN'T UNDER RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM. THE FLOOR SHIFTER/PIN/CABLE ASSEMBLY UNIT. ALSO THE ...

Sep 7, 2005 Power Train 112,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE (WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED) WHILE IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER A 2ND RECALL TO FIX WHAT THE 1ST RECALL DIDN'T FIX. NOW THEY WANT A $1000 TO FIX THE VEHICLE BUT CLAIM THAT IT ISN'T UNDER RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM. THE FLOOR SHIFTER/PIN/CABLE ASSEMBLY UNIT. ALSO THE ...

Sep 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM A TRIP FROM FT. LAUDERDALE ,FL. ON LABOR DAY 9/5/05. WHEN MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE JUST STOPPED FOR NO APPARENT REASON . I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 4 MONTHS AGO AND I AM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 75,500 MILES ON IT. I HAVE PUT ON 5,000 MILES SINCE...

Sep 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM A TRIP FROM FT. LAUDERDALE ,FL. ON LABOR DAY 9/5/05. WHEN MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE JUST STOPPED FOR NO APPARENT REASON . I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 4 MONTHS AGO AND I AM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 75,500 MILES ON IT. I HAVE PUT ON 5,000 MILES SINCE...

Aug 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,419 mi

DT: TH ECONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME HE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN HE TRIED TO PULL OUT THE ENGINE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO START IT BACK, BUT IT MADE A LOT OF NOISE. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM ...

Aug 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,419 mi

DT: TH ECONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME HE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN HE TRIED TO PULL OUT THE ENGINE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO START IT BACK, BUT IT MADE A LOT OF NOISE. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM ...

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON AUGUST 16, 2005 , CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CONTACT COULD HAVE ENGINE REBUILT WHICH WOULD COST $7000-8000 DOLLARS OR THEY COULD DO IT FOR $2500. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT GIVE...

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON AUGUST 16, 2005 , CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE CONTACT COULD HAVE ENGINE REBUILT WHICH WOULD COST $7000-8000 DOLLARS OR THEY COULD DO IT FOR $2500. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT GIVE...

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE ENGINE WENT OUT WITH ONLY 49,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THIS DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, THEY WERE ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE PRIOR TO THIS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED ...

Aug 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE ENGINE WENT OUT WITH ONLY 49,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THIS DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, THEY WERE ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE PRIOR TO THIS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED ...

Aug 1, 2005 Electrical System

DT: IN APRIL 2005 OWNER PUT KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT GOT STUCK.THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK MORE AND MORE OFTEN, THEN WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL. THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION, ALLOWING THE CAR TO BE LEFT WITH THE KEY IN IT. ONCE THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION FOR WEEKS, AND HAD TO BE R...

Aug 1, 2005 Electrical System

DT: IN APRIL 2005 OWNER PUT KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT GOT STUCK.THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK MORE AND MORE OFTEN, THEN WOULDN'T TURN AT ALL. THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION, ALLOWING THE CAR TO BE LEFT WITH THE KEY IN IT. ONCE THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION FOR WEEKS, AND HAD TO BE R...

Jul 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

I SAW A LIGHT BLUISH SMOKE COME FROM MY TAILPIPE ONCE AND THEN LATER IN MY DRIVE THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING FUNNY NOISES AND THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY CAR SEIZED UP AND SHUT OFF. IT RESTARTED BUT THEN SHUT DOWN AGAIN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. MY ENGINE IS COMPLETELY SHOT SAYS MY MECHANIC WITH ME GETTING ...

Jul 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

I SAW A LIGHT BLUISH SMOKE COME FROM MY TAILPIPE ONCE AND THEN LATER IN MY DRIVE THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING FUNNY NOISES AND THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY CAR SEIZED UP AND SHUT OFF. IT RESTARTED BUT THEN SHUT DOWN AGAIN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. MY ENGINE IS COMPLETELY SHOT SAYS MY MECHANIC WITH ME GETTING ...

Jul 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,500 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE BEGAIN TO HICCUP ON THE INTERSTATE. AS I PULLED OFF AN EXIT IT STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, NOT STEERING ABILITY, NO DRIVEABILITY. I WAS ALMOST HIT AND SEVERAL OTHER CARS HAD TO AVOID HITTING ME. THERE WERE MANY DRIVERS...

Jul 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,500 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE BEGAIN TO HICCUP ON THE INTERSTATE. AS I PULLED OFF AN EXIT IT STOPPED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, NOT STEERING ABILITY, NO DRIVEABILITY. I WAS ALMOST HIT AND SEVERAL OTHER CARS HAD TO AVOID HITTING ME. THERE WERE MANY DRIVERS...

Jul 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD HAVE BECOME FOGGY AND DISCOLORED TO THE POINT THAT THE LIGHTS APPEAR DIM IN THE EVENING. THIS APPEARS TO BE SOMEWHAT HAZARDOUS AS VISIBILITY IN NIGHT DRIVING IS NECESSARY. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. COST TO REPLACE THEM ...

Jul 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD HAVE BECOME FOGGY AND DISCOLORED TO THE POINT THAT THE LIGHTS APPEAR DIM IN THE EVENING. THIS APPEARS TO BE SOMEWHAT HAZARDOUS AS VISIBILITY IN NIGHT DRIVING IS NECESSARY. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. COST TO REPLACE THEM ...

Jul 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD HAVE BECOME FOGGY AND DISCOLORED TO THE POINT THAT THE LIGHTS APPEAR DIM IN THE EVENING. THIS APPEARS TO BE SOMEWHAT HAZARDOUS AS VISIBILITY IN NIGHT DRIVING IS NECESSARY. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. COST TO REPLACE THEM ...

Jul 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD HAVE BECOME FOGGY AND DISCOLORED TO THE POINT THAT THE LIGHTS APPEAR DIM IN THE EVENING. THIS APPEARS TO BE SOMEWHAT HAZARDOUS AS VISIBILITY IN NIGHT DRIVING IS NECESSARY. CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. COST TO REPLACE THEM ...

Jul 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,138 mi

DT: ON JUNE 23 2005 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE BEGAN TO JUMP. OWNER WAS GOING 45 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS UNTIL THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME THE ENGINE BEGAN TO JUMP. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED SO OWNER SLOWED DOWN , AND GOT INTO THE RIGHT LANE IN C...

Jul 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,138 mi

DT: ON JUNE 23 2005 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE BEGAN TO JUMP. OWNER WAS GOING 45 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS UNTIL THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME THE ENGINE BEGAN TO JUMP. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED SO OWNER SLOWED DOWN , AND GOT INTO THE RIGHT LANE IN C...

Jul 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,455 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRSYLER CONCORDE THAT HAS JUST OVER 40,000 MILES WHEN THE ENGINE JUST DIED. TURNS OUT THAT SLUDGE BUILD UP IS THE PROBLEM BUT THE ENGINE IS RUINED???? I HAVE RELIGIOUSLY MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE ACCORDING THE THE MANUAL. THEN I FOUND THAT THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS 2.7L ENGINE. ...

Jul 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,455 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRSYLER CONCORDE THAT HAS JUST OVER 40,000 MILES WHEN THE ENGINE JUST DIED. TURNS OUT THAT SLUDGE BUILD UP IS THE PROBLEM BUT THE ENGINE IS RUINED???? I HAVE RELIGIOUSLY MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE ACCORDING THE THE MANUAL. THEN I FOUND THAT THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS 2.7L ENGINE. ...

Jun 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,500 mi

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT I HAVE BEEN BURNING OIL EXTEMELY FAST. HE SUGGESTED A HEAVIER WEIGHTED OIL AND ENGINE RESTORE. HE ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT I GET A QUOTE ON HAVING MY ENGINE REBUILT SINCE THE CAR PROBABLY HAS LOOSE RINGS AND VALVES. (I WAS QUOTED A PRICE IN THE $4K-$5K RANGE). I THINK CHR...

Jun 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,500 mi

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT I HAVE BEEN BURNING OIL EXTEMELY FAST. HE SUGGESTED A HEAVIER WEIGHTED OIL AND ENGINE RESTORE. HE ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT I GET A QUOTE ON HAVING MY ENGINE REBUILT SINCE THE CAR PROBABLY HAS LOOSE RINGS AND VALVES. (I WAS QUOTED A PRICE IN THE $4K-$5K RANGE). I THINK CHR...

Jun 28, 2005 Seats 87,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE BRAKES . THE BOLTS TO THE SEAT BROKE AND THE FRAME TO THE SEAT BUSTED. *JB *TT THE CONSUME SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK AND BACK. *NM

Jun 28, 2005 Seats 87,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE BRAKES . THE BOLTS TO THE SEAT BROKE AND THE FRAME TO THE SEAT BUSTED. *JB *TT THE CONSUME SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK AND BACK. *NM

Jun 15, 2005 Visibility 42,995 mi

DT: 1999 CHRYSTER CONDORDE, CONSUMER HAD TURNED THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER HAD BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED ON THE CONSUMER.THE TEMPERATURE THAT DAY WAS AROUND 101 DEGREES. CONSUMER WAS INJURED SLIGHTLY FROM THE BROKEN GLASS. *AK

Jun 15, 2005 Visibility 42,995 mi

DT: 1999 CHRYSTER CONDORDE, CONSUMER HAD TURNED THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER HAD BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED ON THE CONSUMER.THE TEMPERATURE THAT DAY WAS AROUND 101 DEGREES. CONSUMER WAS INJURED SLIGHTLY FROM THE BROKEN GLASS. *AK

Jun 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,045 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT DOWN WITH OUT WARNING OR LIGHTS. TOTAL SHUTDOWN WITHOUT POWER STEERING ON BUSY ROAD. THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW BLOCK BECAUSE THE POORLY DESIGNED ENGINE COULD NOT BE REBUILT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CYLINDER WALLS A...

Jun 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,045 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHUT DOWN WITH OUT WARNING OR LIGHTS. TOTAL SHUTDOWN WITHOUT POWER STEERING ON BUSY ROAD. THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW BLOCK BECAUSE THE POORLY DESIGNED ENGINE COULD NOT BE REBUILT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CYLINDER WALLS A...

Jun 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A NOISE AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE BLOWER WORKED BUT THERE WAS NO HEAT. THE MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE WAS BAD AND THIS WAS A BAD YEAR FOR THESE ENGINES. *TT

Jun 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A NOISE AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE BLOWER WORKED BUT THERE WAS NO HEAT. THE MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE WAS BAD AND THIS WAS A BAD YEAR FOR THESE ENGINES. *TT

May 19, 2005 Seats 88,000 mi

DT: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINING BOLT BROKE. *JB

May 19, 2005 Seats 88,000 mi

DT: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINING BOLT BROKE. *JB

May 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,500 mi

CONTACT STATES: CONTACT MAINTAINS CAR REGULARLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND STOPPED. WILL NOT START AND HAD TO HAVE TIT OWED. NOW FINDING OUT THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THERE WAS SO MUCH ENGINE DAMAGE THAT A NEW ENGINE IS REQUIRED DUE TO DAMAGE OF SLUDGE BUILD UP.*AK

May 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,178 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE FAILED. PREVIOUSLY THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE. AFTER GETTING OFF THE ROAD IT DID START AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAD EVER HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER TOOK TO THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND MECHANIC SAID THE ROD BEARINGS WERE GONE. *JB

May 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,500 mi

CONTACT STATES: CONTACT MAINTAINS CAR REGULARLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND STOPPED. WILL NOT START AND HAD TO HAVE TIT OWED. NOW FINDING OUT THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THERE WAS SO MUCH ENGINE DAMAGE THAT A NEW ENGINE IS REQUIRED DUE TO DAMAGE OF SLUDGE BUILD UP.*AK

May 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,178 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE FAILED. PREVIOUSLY THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE. AFTER GETTING OFF THE ROAD IT DID START AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAD EVER HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER TOOK TO THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND MECHANIC SAID THE ROD BEARINGS WERE GONE. *JB

Apr 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE DIED AFTER THE MOTOR STARTED KNOCKING.*MR *NM

Apr 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE DIED AFTER THE MOTOR STARTED KNOCKING.*MR *NM

Apr 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT HAS BEEN AT THE ATLANTA DODGE DEALERSHIP SINCE MARCH 26. THE ENGINE HAS SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS SERVICED BEFORE MY TRIP TO ATLANTA, YET I STILL EXPERIENCED THE UNIT MAKING NOISES THE DAY AFTER WE ARRIVED. (THANKFULLY,...

Apr 23, 2005 Equipment 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT HAS BEEN AT THE ATLANTA DODGE DEALERSHIP SINCE MARCH 26. THE ENGINE HAS SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS SERVICED BEFORE MY TRIP TO ATLANTA, YET I STILL EXPERIENCED THE UNIT MAKING NOISES THE DAY AFTER WE ARRIVED. (THANKFULLY,...

Apr 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT HAS BEEN AT THE ATLANTA DODGE DEALERSHIP SINCE MARCH 26. THE ENGINE HAS SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS SERVICED BEFORE MY TRIP TO ATLANTA, YET I STILL EXPERIENCED THE UNIT MAKING NOISES THE DAY AFTER WE ARRIVED. (THANKFULLY,...

Apr 23, 2005 Equipment 79,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT HAS BEEN AT THE ATLANTA DODGE DEALERSHIP SINCE MARCH 26. THE ENGINE HAS SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS SERVICED BEFORE MY TRIP TO ATLANTA, YET I STILL EXPERIENCED THE UNIT MAKING NOISES THE DAY AFTER WE ARRIVED. (THANKFULLY,...

Apr 18, 2005 Seats 40,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD THE DRIVER'S SEAT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V035000 FOR THE RECLINING SEAT POSITION. NOW THE PASSENGER SEAT BROKE AND COLLAPSED BACK. THE BACK OF THE SEAT WAS STUCK AND WOULD NOT COME UP AT ALL. THE PASSENGERS UNABLE TO SIT UP IN A REGULAR SEATED POSITION. ...

Apr 18, 2005 Seats 40,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD THE DRIVER'S SEAT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V035000 FOR THE RECLINING SEAT POSITION. NOW THE PASSENGER SEAT BROKE AND COLLAPSED BACK. THE BACK OF THE SEAT WAS STUCK AND WOULD NOT COME UP AT ALL. THE PASSENGERS UNABLE TO SIT UP IN A REGULAR SEATED POSITION. ...

Apr 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD BRAKE EQUIPMENT BECAME INOPERATIVE DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *MR THE CONSUMER PLACE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE "TOOK OFF." THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SC

Apr 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD BRAKE EQUIPMENT BECAME INOPERATIVE DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *MR THE CONSUMER PLACE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE "TOOK OFF." THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *SC

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HA DIT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. *AK

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HA DIT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS TO BE RECHARGED PERIODICALLY DUE TO A LEAK.*AK

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

I SUFFERED MAJOR LOSS IN VALU,E AND MY HUSBAND WAS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE 1999 CONCORD ENGINE. Y 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD HAD UNDER 57,000 MILES, AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A REPLACEMENT ENGINE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE. DESPITE PROVIDING CHRYSLER WILL OIL CHANGE RECORDS SHO...

Apr 4, 2005 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER HAS TO BE RECHARGED PERIODICALLY DUE TO A LEAK.*AK

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

I SUFFERED MAJOR LOSS IN VALU,E AND MY HUSBAND WAS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE 1999 CONCORD ENGINE. Y 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD HAD UNDER 57,000 MILES, AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A REPLACEMENT ENGINE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE. DESPITE PROVIDING CHRYSLER WILL OIL CHANGE RECORDS SHO...

Mar 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,200 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD [XXX] WHICH I BOUGHT USED FROM BUD BROWN CHRSYLER. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME I HAD BOUGHT WAS 55286. I HAD CHANGE THE OIL REGULAR. AT ABOUT MILEAGE 62400 MY ENGINE FAIL. I COME TO FIND OUT PRICING TO REPAIR THE ENGINE. MY CAR ENGINE IS KNOW TO GO OUT (2.7L). FROM WHAT I ...

Mar 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,200 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD [XXX] WHICH I BOUGHT USED FROM BUD BROWN CHRSYLER. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME I HAD BOUGHT WAS 55286. I HAD CHANGE THE OIL REGULAR. AT ABOUT MILEAGE 62400 MY ENGINE FAIL. I COME TO FIND OUT PRICING TO REPAIR THE ENGINE. MY CAR ENGINE IS KNOW TO GO OUT (2.7L). FROM WHAT I ...

Mar 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY CHRYLSER CONCORDE 2.7L ENGINE SUFFERED A COMPLETE FAILURE. REPAIR COSTS ARE NEAR $5000 AND UPON RESEARCH, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON CHRYSLER 2.7L ENGINES FROM 1998 TO 2000. CHRYSLER DENIES ANY ALLEGATIONS OF THE ENGINE BEING FAULTY AND THAT THEY ARE FAILING DUE...

Mar 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY CHRYLSER CONCORDE 2.7L ENGINE SUFFERED A COMPLETE FAILURE. REPAIR COSTS ARE NEAR $5000 AND UPON RESEARCH, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON CHRYSLER 2.7L ENGINES FROM 1998 TO 2000. CHRYSLER DENIES ANY ALLEGATIONS OF THE ENGINE BEING FAULTY AND THAT THEY ARE FAILING DUE...

Mar 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, AND WENT BACK THE NEXT DAY, AND IT STARTED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY DISCOVERED SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Mar 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE, AND WENT BACK THE NEXT DAY, AND IT STARTED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY DISCOVERED SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK

Mar 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. CONSUMER HAD THE FIRST ENGINE 2.7 REPLACED WITH A REBUILT 2.7 LITER ENGINE. IN WHICH SHE WAS TOLD THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE WAS THE ONLY ONE TO FIT THE VEHICLE. THIS REBUILT ENGINE WAS EXPERIENCING THE VERY SAME PROBLEM AS THE FIRST. CONSUMER STATED THAT T...

Mar 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. CONSUMER HAD THE FIRST ENGINE 2.7 REPLACED WITH A REBUILT 2.7 LITER ENGINE. IN WHICH SHE WAS TOLD THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE WAS THE ONLY ONE TO FIT THE VEHICLE. THIS REBUILT ENGINE WAS EXPERIENCING THE VERY SAME PROBLEM AS THE FIRST. CONSUMER STATED THAT T...

Mar 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 99 CHRYSLER CONCORDE HOME AND IT STARTED KNOCKING AND THEN DIED. MY ENGINE IS GONE. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND I HAVE NO MEANS OF FIXING THIS. AND NOW, NO WAY TO TRAVEL.*AK

Mar 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 99 CHRYSLER CONCORDE HOME AND IT STARTED KNOCKING AND THEN DIED. MY ENGINE IS GONE. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND I HAVE NO MEANS OF FIXING THIS. AND NOW, NO WAY TO TRAVEL.*AK

Feb 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,477 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 LITRE ENGINE FAILED. SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED. HAD A RECURRING PROBLEM WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP, WHETHER I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT OR MAKING A TURN. IM ONE OF MANY THOUSANDS OF CHRYSLER VICTIMS. *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 132,477 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 LITRE ENGINE FAILED. SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED. HAD A RECURRING PROBLEM WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP, WHETHER I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT OR MAKING A TURN. IM ONE OF MANY THOUSANDS OF CHRYSLER VICTIMS. *JB

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED AND WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED AND WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK

Feb 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

CAR STALLED, OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CAR STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISE, TOWED TO CHRYSLER. DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT WAS A NEW ENGINE. AT MY EXPENSE HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR AND CHRYSLER WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, I HAVE MAINTAINED THIS CAR WI...

Feb 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

CAR STALLED, OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CAR STARTED MAKING KNOCKING NOISE, TOWED TO CHRYSLER. DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT WAS A NEW ENGINE. AT MY EXPENSE HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR AND CHRYSLER WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, I HAVE MAINTAINED THIS CAR WI...

Jan 29, 2005 Equipment 75,000 mi

A/C HEATER PROBLEMS SINCE CAR WAS NEW, CONTROL HEAD REPLACED THREE TIMES. ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM REPLACED BY REPUTABLE INDEPENDANT AUTO/TRUCK A/C COMPANY @ 60K MILES. THIS INDEPENDANT COMPANY INDICATES THAT IT'S WIDELY KNOWN IN THE INDUSTRY THAT CHRYSLER A/C SYSTEMS ARE EXPECTED TO FAIL @ 60K MILES, AND ...

Jan 29, 2005 Equipment 75,000 mi

A/C HEATER PROBLEMS SINCE CAR WAS NEW, CONTROL HEAD REPLACED THREE TIMES. ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM REPLACED BY REPUTABLE INDEPENDANT AUTO/TRUCK A/C COMPANY @ 60K MILES. THIS INDEPENDANT COMPANY INDICATES THAT IT'S WIDELY KNOWN IN THE INDUSTRY THAT CHRYSLER A/C SYSTEMS ARE EXPECTED TO FAIL @ 60K MILES, AND ...

Jan 25, 2005 Seats

SEAT BOLT RECALL BEING ORDERED. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE MECHANISM UNDER THE SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND SHORTED OUT THE DOOR LOCKING AND TRUNK POPPING CIRCUITRY. *JB

Jan 25, 2005 Seats

SEAT BOLT RECALL BEING ORDERED. *BF THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE RECALL COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE MECHANISM UNDER THE SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND SHORTED OUT THE DOOR LOCKING AND TRUNK POPPING CIRCUITRY. *JB

Jan 13, 2005 Structure

THE COWL PANEL REPLACED BY HOOD MOLDING 4805701AB, CHANGE OF DESIGN FROM ORIGINAL MOLDING THAT BLEW OFF. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. ON A WINDY DAY. THE CROSS WIND FROM AN OPEN PANEL TRUCK CAUSED THE COWL PANEL ON THE HOOD TO COME OFF. THE PANEL HIT THE WINDSHIELD BUT CAUSED NO DAMAGE. *NM

Jan 13, 2005 Structure

THE COWL PANEL REPLACED BY HOOD MOLDING 4805701AB, CHANGE OF DESIGN FROM ORIGINAL MOLDING THAT BLEW OFF. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. ON A WINDY DAY. THE CROSS WIND FROM AN OPEN PANEL TRUCK CAUSED THE COWL PANEL ON THE HOOD TO COME OFF. THE PANEL HIT THE WINDSHIELD BUT CAUSED NO DAMAGE. *NM

Jan 11, 2005 Seats 105,000 mi

RECALL SERVICE FOR DRIVER SEAT BOLTS WAS PERFORMED IN 2003. WHILE LEAVING A STOP LIGHT THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINED FULLY. THE DRIVER REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NO ACCIDENT ENSUED. THE DRIVER SUFFERED MUSCLE STRAIN IN LOWER BACK. NO OTHER DAMAGE OR INJURY. DEALER INITIALLY A...

Jan 11, 2005 Seats 105,000 mi

RECALL SERVICE FOR DRIVER SEAT BOLTS WAS PERFORMED IN 2003. WHILE LEAVING A STOP LIGHT THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINED FULLY. THE DRIVER REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NO ACCIDENT ENSUED. THE DRIVER SUFFERED MUSCLE STRAIN IN LOWER BACK. NO OTHER DAMAGE OR INJURY. DEALER INITIALLY A...

Jan 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRVING APROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS THEN ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AVOIDING ANY ACCIDENTS.*AK

Jan 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRVING APROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS THEN ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AVOIDING ANY ACCIDENTS.*AK

Dec 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,500 mi

WAS DRIVING NORTH ON MI 31 BYPASS HEADING FOR SCHROEDER MOTORS TO PICK UP MY DODGE RAM PICK-UP TRUCK THAT WAS IN FOR SERVICE. TURNED ONTO NAPIER RD GOING WEST AND HEARD A CLAPPING SOUND LIKE A BASEBALL CARD IN THE SPOKES OF A BIKE. I THOUGHT A PIECE OF PAPER GOT INTO THE FAN BLADE. THERE WERE NO WAR...

Dec 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,500 mi

WAS DRIVING NORTH ON MI 31 BYPASS HEADING FOR SCHROEDER MOTORS TO PICK UP MY DODGE RAM PICK-UP TRUCK THAT WAS IN FOR SERVICE. TURNED ONTO NAPIER RD GOING WEST AND HEARD A CLAPPING SOUND LIKE A BASEBALL CARD IN THE SPOKES OF A BIKE. I THOUGHT A PIECE OF PAPER GOT INTO THE FAN BLADE. THERE WERE NO WAR...

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,467 mi

2.7 ENG. FAILURE CHRYSLER CONCORDE 1999 ,WELL MAINTAINED ( IT JUST STOPED). *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,467 mi

2.7 ENG. FAILURE CHRYSLER CONCORDE 1999 ,WELL MAINTAINED ( IT JUST STOPED). *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE REPLACING THE BATTERY THE JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Equipment

WHILE REPLACING THE BATTERY THE JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE REPLACING THE BATTERY THE JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Equipment

WHILE REPLACING THE BATTERY THE JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,820 mi

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE, AND SLUDGE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MADE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, STOPPED THE VEHICLE, AND THE ENGINE FAILED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER. FOUND THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,820 mi

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE, AND SLUDGE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MADE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, STOPPED THE VEHICLE, AND THE ENGINE FAILED. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER. FOUND THAT THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 6, 2004 Visibility

REAR PASSENGER WINDOW HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR. DRIVER'S WINDOW RECENTLY FELL OUT OF THE TRACK AND I BELIEVE THE WINDOW MOTOR IS CLOSE TO FAILING. *JB

Nov 6, 2004 Visibility

REAR PASSENGER WINDOW HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR. DRIVER'S WINDOW RECENTLY FELL OUT OF THE TRACK AND I BELIEVE THE WINDOW MOTOR IS CLOSE TO FAILING. *JB

Nov 3, 2004 Power Train

NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 REGARDING THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE LOAD-LIMITING FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED A PORTION OF THE STATEMENT WAS INACCURATE. *TC

Nov 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,600 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE, AND SLUDGE BUILT UP. *AK

Nov 3, 2004 Power Train

NHTSA RECALL 04V021000 REGARDING THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE LOAD-LIMITING FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED A PORTION OF THE STATEMENT WAS INACCURATE. *TC

Nov 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,600 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE, AND SLUDGE BUILT UP. *AK

Oct 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,990 mi

AFTER THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE OIL, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DASH BOARD. A LITTLE WHILE LATER, THE LIGHT WAS ON AND OFF, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED AND NEVER STARTED AGAIN. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT 2.5 ENGINE WAS GARBAGE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK T...

Oct 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,990 mi

AFTER THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE OIL, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DASH BOARD. A LITTLE WHILE LATER, THE LIGHT WAS ON AND OFF, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED AND NEVER STARTED AGAIN. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT 2.5 ENGINE WAS GARBAGE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK T...

Oct 13, 2004 Power Train 57,801 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER ONLY 57,801 MILES.*AK

Oct 13, 2004 Power Train 57,801 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER ONLY 57,801 MILES.*AK

Oct 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAME APART. THE OWNER ORDERED THE PART FOR REPAIR. THE OWNER ALSO CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS NOT GIVEN ANY ASSISTANCE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Oct 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAME APART. THE OWNER ORDERED THE PART FOR REPAIR. THE OWNER ALSO CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS NOT GIVEN ANY ASSISTANCE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Oct 2, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PLASTIC PIECE FLEW OFF THE CAR. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS DRIVING BEHIND US I'M SURE IT WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. *AK

Oct 2, 2004 Unknown Or Other

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PLASTIC PIECE FLEW OFF THE CAR. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS DRIVING BEHIND US I'M SURE IT WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. *AK

Sep 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT HER ENGINE STARTED TO TICK, AS IF SHE WAS LOW ON OIL. SHE STATES SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER/MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT HER ENGINE WAS GOING. SHE STATES THAT THIS MAKES HER ANGRY , BECAUSE SHE HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON THIS VEHICLE, AND IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ...

Sep 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT HER ENGINE STARTED TO TICK, AS IF SHE WAS LOW ON OIL. SHE STATES SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER/MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT HER ENGINE WAS GOING. SHE STATES THAT THIS MAKES HER ANGRY , BECAUSE SHE HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON THIS VEHICLE, AND IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES. ...

Sep 17, 2004 Visibility 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN THE PLASTIC PIECE IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BROKE LOOSE AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD, AND FLIPPED OVER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE SEVEN CLIP AREAS WERE COMPLETELY ABANDONED. *AK

Sep 17, 2004 Visibility 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN THE PLASTIC PIECE IN FRONT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BROKE LOOSE AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD, AND FLIPPED OVER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE SEVEN CLIP AREAS WERE COMPLETELY ABANDONED. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Power Train Crash

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER HUSBAND PUT THEIR VEHICLE IN PARK AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR, HIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. SHE STATED HE TRIED TO CATCH IT, BUT COULD NOT. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND DAMAGED THE FR...

Sep 7, 2004 Visibility 71,000 mi

BOTH THE FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW THE CLIPS FELL OFF THE WINDOW AND BOTH WINDOWS WERE REPLACED. I DO HAVE A PIECE OF ONE OF THE CLIPS. *AK

Sep 7, 2004 Power Train Crash

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER HUSBAND PUT THEIR VEHICLE IN PARK AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR, HIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. SHE STATED HE TRIED TO CATCH IT, BUT COULD NOT. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND DAMAGED THE FR...

Sep 7, 2004 Visibility 71,000 mi

BOTH THE FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW AND FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW THE CLIPS FELL OFF THE WINDOW AND BOTH WINDOWS WERE REPLACED. I DO HAVE A PIECE OF ONE OF THE CLIPS. *AK

Sep 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,744 mi

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WAS MAINTAINED PER THE OWNERS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS YET THE ENGINE FAILED AT 55,700 MILES. PLEASE ADVISE WHY CHRYSLER HAS PROVIDED 50% OF THE COST TO REPLACE CHRYSLER ENGINES FOR OTHER CUSTOMER YET CHRYSLER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY FINANCIAL HELP TO REPLACE THE ENGINE IN MY CHRYS...

Sep 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,744 mi

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WAS MAINTAINED PER THE OWNERS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS YET THE ENGINE FAILED AT 55,700 MILES. PLEASE ADVISE WHY CHRYSLER HAS PROVIDED 50% OF THE COST TO REPLACE CHRYSLER ENGINES FOR OTHER CUSTOMER YET CHRYSLER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY FINANCIAL HELP TO REPLACE THE ENGINE IN MY CHRYS...

Aug 31, 2004 Power Train 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO ZERO. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE NO MORE THAN 5 MPH. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Power Train 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO ZERO. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE NO MORE THAN 5 MPH. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED.IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE.( A RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE 2.7 L ENGINE, AND THE FAILURE RATE WAS GREAT). *JB

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED.IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE.( A RESEARCH WAS DONE ON THE 2.7 L ENGINE, AND THE FAILURE RATE WAS GREAT). *JB

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,200 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ON EARLY MONDAY MORNING AROUND 12:15 AM ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE BETWEEN EXITS 1 AND 2, MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING FROM MAYRLAND BACK TO NEW YORK, MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI MADE A LOUD BANGING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD ALONG WITH SMOKE AND ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON THE CAR. THE ENGINE JUST...

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,200 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ON EARLY MONDAY MORNING AROUND 12:15 AM ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE BETWEEN EXITS 1 AND 2, MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING FROM MAYRLAND BACK TO NEW YORK, MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI MADE A LOUD BANGING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD ALONG WITH SMOKE AND ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON THE CAR. THE ENGINE JUST...

Aug 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

2.7 LITER ENGINE FAILED ON 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 65,000 MILES. CHRYSLER CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE AND HAS REFUSED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE ON THE REPAIR. ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR IS $6,000.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

2.7 LITER ENGINE FAILED ON 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 65,000 MILES. CHRYSLER CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE AND HAS REFUSED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE ON THE REPAIR. ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR IS $6,000.*AK

Aug 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,700 mi

I WAS HOPING YOU COULD GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT CONCERNING CHRYSLERS 2.7 ENGIBNE. I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. JULY 30TH, 2004 MY CAR STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE AND STOPPED RUNNING AS I ROLLED INTO MY MECHANICS PLACE OF BUSINESS. HE WAS ABLE TO LISTEN TO...

Aug 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,700 mi

I WAS HOPING YOU COULD GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT CONCERNING CHRYSLERS 2.7 ENGIBNE. I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. JULY 30TH, 2004 MY CAR STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE AND STOPPED RUNNING AS I ROLLED INTO MY MECHANICS PLACE OF BUSINESS. HE WAS ABLE TO LISTEN TO...

Aug 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IT NOW HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND FIRST NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WASN'T WORKING. AT THAT POINT I KEPT DRIVING. AS I PULLED OUT ONTO THE ROAD AND HAD TO ACCELERATE I NOTICED MY RPM'S WERE A ...

Aug 3, 2004 Equipment 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IT NOW HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND FIRST NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WASN'T WORKING. AT THAT POINT I KEPT DRIVING. AS I PULLED OUT ONTO THE ROAD AND HAD TO ACCELERATE I NOTICED MY RPM'S WERE A ...

Aug 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IT NOW HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND FIRST NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WASN'T WORKING. AT THAT POINT I KEPT DRIVING. AS I PULLED OUT ONTO THE ROAD AND HAD TO ACCELERATE I NOTICED MY RPM'S WERE A ...

Aug 3, 2004 Equipment 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF. IT NOW HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND FIRST NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WASN'T WORKING. AT THAT POINT I KEPT DRIVING. AS I PULLED OUT ONTO THE ROAD AND HAD TO ACCELERATE I NOTICED MY RPM'S WERE A ...

Jul 21, 2004 Equipment

SINCE I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE NEW, I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DEALER OVER 20 TIMES. I HAVE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS THAT NOT ONLY FORCED ME TO RENT A CAR OVER AND OVER, BUT THE TIME LOST FROM WORK IS ...

Jul 21, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE NEW, I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DEALER OVER 20 TIMES. I HAVE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS THAT NOT ONLY FORCED ME TO RENT A CAR OVER AND OVER, BUT THE TIME LOST FROM WORK IS ...

Jul 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE NEW, I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DEALER OVER 20 TIMES. I HAVE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS THAT NOT ONLY FORCED ME TO RENT A CAR OVER AND OVER, BUT THE TIME LOST FROM WORK IS ...

Jul 21, 2004 Equipment

SINCE I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE NEW, I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DEALER OVER 20 TIMES. I HAVE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS THAT NOT ONLY FORCED ME TO RENT A CAR OVER AND OVER, BUT THE TIME LOST FROM WORK IS ...

Jul 21, 2004 Electrical System

SINCE I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE NEW, I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DEALER OVER 20 TIMES. I HAVE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS THAT NOT ONLY FORCED ME TO RENT A CAR OVER AND OVER, BUT THE TIME LOST FROM WORK IS ...

Jul 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE I PURCHASED A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE NEW, I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DEALER OVER 20 TIMES. I HAVE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS THAT NOT ONLY FORCED ME TO RENT A CAR OVER AND OVER, BUT THE TIME LOST FROM WORK IS ...

Jul 16, 2004 Interior Lighting 76,000 mi

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON, EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY. CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE THE FUSE AS A TEMPORARY FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK

Jul 16, 2004 Interior Lighting 76,000 mi

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON, EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY. CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE THE FUSE AS A TEMPORARY FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS STARTING IT. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED THIRTY TIMES SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2004. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSED TO CHECK THE PROBLEM ...

Jul 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS STARTING IT. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED THIRTY TIMES SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2004. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSED TO CHECK THE PROBLEM ...

Jul 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,600 mi

1) DRIVING 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WHEN WEIRD NOISES STARTED. PULLED OFF THE ROAD. STUCK WITH MY (2) CHILDREN IN A HOT CAR UNTIL TOW TRUCK CAME. 2) CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. CALLED CHRYSLER DEALER. THEY SAID THE TENSIONER FOR THE TIMING BELT WAS BROKE. WE FIXED THAT FOR OVER $400.00. THEN THEY RA...

Jul 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,600 mi

1) DRIVING 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WHEN WEIRD NOISES STARTED. PULLED OFF THE ROAD. STUCK WITH MY (2) CHILDREN IN A HOT CAR UNTIL TOW TRUCK CAME. 2) CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. CALLED CHRYSLER DEALER. THEY SAID THE TENSIONER FOR THE TIMING BELT WAS BROKE. WE FIXED THAT FOR OVER $400.00. THEN THEY RA...

Jul 9, 2004 Seats

ONE YEAR LATER AFTER CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL LETTER 03V035000 THE SEAT BACK RECLINER UNEXPECTEDLY BROKE. PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE FOREHEAD, AND KNEE BRUISES WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Seats

RECALL 03 V 035 000/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COMPLETELY RECLINED WITHOUT WARNING. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY REPORTED, BUT VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Seats

ONE YEAR LATER AFTER CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL LETTER 03V035000 THE SEAT BACK RECLINER UNEXPECTEDLY BROKE. PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE FOREHEAD, AND KNEE BRUISES WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Seats

RECALL 03 V 035 000/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COMPLETELY RECLINED WITHOUT WARNING. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY REPORTED, BUT VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX WITH A 2.7 ENGINE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN AN ACCESS ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED LOSING POWER. SHE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER BUT WHEN IT STOPPED IT DIED. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON TO TELL HER ANYTHING WAS WRONG. DID NOT NOTICE TEM...

Jun 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX WITH A 2.7 ENGINE. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN AN ACCESS ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED LOSING POWER. SHE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER BUT WHEN IT STOPPED IT DIED. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON TO TELL HER ANYTHING WAS WRONG. DID NOT NOTICE TEM...

Jun 20, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

VEHICLE: 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI,PPROXIMATE MILAGE: 50,000 PROBLEM: STEERING WHEEL; RACK AND PINION: ( 1.) THE STEERING WHEEL JAMS AND I HAVE TO JERK THE STEERING WHEEL TO RELEASE IT. ( 2.) THERE IS ALSO 1/2" TO 1" OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER WAY WHEN IT IS "WORKING PROPERLY". T...

Jun 20, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

VEHICLE: 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI,PPROXIMATE MILAGE: 50,000 PROBLEM: STEERING WHEEL; RACK AND PINION: ( 1.) THE STEERING WHEEL JAMS AND I HAVE TO JERK THE STEERING WHEEL TO RELEASE IT. ( 2.) THERE IS ALSO 1/2" TO 1" OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER WAY WHEN IT IS "WORKING PROPERLY". T...

Jun 20, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

VEHICLE: 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI,PPROXIMATE MILAGE: 50,000 PROBLEM: STEERING WHEEL; RACK AND PINION: ( 1.) THE STEERING WHEEL JAMS AND I HAVE TO JERK THE STEERING WHEEL TO RELEASE IT. ( 2.) THERE IS ALSO 1/2" TO 1" OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER WAY WHEN IT IS "WORKING PROPERLY". T...

Jun 20, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

VEHICLE: 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI,PPROXIMATE MILAGE: 50,000 PROBLEM: STEERING WHEEL; RACK AND PINION: ( 1.) THE STEERING WHEEL JAMS AND I HAVE TO JERK THE STEERING WHEEL TO RELEASE IT. ( 2.) THERE IS ALSO 1/2" TO 1" OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER WAY WHEN IT IS "WORKING PROPERLY". T...

Jun 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,500 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO BUILD UP OF SLUDGE AND BEARING MATERIAL IN OIL FILTER CAUSING TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP AND ENGINE TO FAIL. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AT THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NOT ON THE HIGHWAY, AS MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED. HAVE LITERALLY FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET RELA...

Jun 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,500 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO BUILD UP OF SLUDGE AND BEARING MATERIAL IN OIL FILTER CAUSING TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP AND ENGINE TO FAIL. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AT THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, NOT ON THE HIGHWAY, AS MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED. HAVE LITERALLY FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET RELA...

May 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CAR ENGINE FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES. WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 AT 70 MPH, ENGINE GAVE NO WARNING, JUST HAD CAM SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED AND OIL SENSOR REPLACED, THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME FOR BOTH ITEMS IN THE PAST YEAR. HAVE NOT GAVE AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE ENGINE, COST ESTIMATED AT 6000.00. WAS TOLD BY M...

May 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

CAR ENGINE FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES. WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 AT 70 MPH, ENGINE GAVE NO WARNING, JUST HAD CAM SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED AND OIL SENSOR REPLACED, THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME FOR BOTH ITEMS IN THE PAST YEAR. HAVE NOT GAVE AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE ENGINE, COST ESTIMATED AT 6000.00. WAS TOLD BY M...

Apr 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE FAILURE ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE STALLING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE, AND DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE FAILURE ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE STALLING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE, AND DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE. *AK

Apr 23, 2004 Seats

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT RECLINER BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 23, 2004 Seats

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT RECLINER BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 50,000 mi

PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, TRUNK LID SPRINGS FAILED TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, TRUNK LID SPRINGS FAILED TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

THE PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC LIFTER FAILING TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 50,000 mi

THE PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC LIFTER FAILING TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 50,000 mi

PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, TRUNK LID SPRINGS FAILED TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, TRUNK LID SPRINGS FAILED TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

THE PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC LIFTER FAILING TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 50,000 mi

THE PLASTIC TRIM MOLDING, THAT IS BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HOOD, IS RATTLING SEVERELY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS MOLDING MAY FLY OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALSO, CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC LIFTER FAILING TO KEEP THE TRUNK PROPPED UP SAFELY. *AK

Apr 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD 2.7 LITER ENGINE-HAS HISTORY OF ENGINE FAILURE. MY 1999 CONCORD NOW HAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE, ROUGH IDLE WHEN COLD, AND ALSO HAS INTERMITTENT OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION (ALL WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CAR BEING SERVICED FOR THE OIL LIGHT PROBLEM). *NM

Apr 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD 2.7 LITER ENGINE-HAS HISTORY OF ENGINE FAILURE. MY 1999 CONCORD NOW HAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE, ROUGH IDLE WHEN COLD, AND ALSO HAS INTERMITTENT OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION (ALL WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CAR BEING SERVICED FOR THE OIL LIGHT PROBLEM). *NM

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

REFERENCE NUMBER: [XXX] [XXX]. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT LIABILITY ISSUE. I WANT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR THE REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE. DAIMLER .*AK CHRYSLER AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THIS VEHICLE. FAULTY ENGINE DESIGN, AND INCORRECT MAINTENA...

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

REFERENCE NUMBER: [XXX] [XXX]. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT LIABILITY ISSUE. I WANT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR THE REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE. DAIMLER .*AK CHRYSLER AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THIS VEHICLE. FAULTY ENGINE DESIGN, AND INCORRECT MAINTENA...

Mar 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

II BOUGHT A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE IN LATE OCTOBER OF 2003. IT HAD LOW MILES (35,000) AND THE DEALERSHIP (A CHEVY DEALERSHIP) GAVE ME A 90 DAY OR 3,000 MILE WARRANTY. I AM FAITHFUL ABOUT TAKING CARE OF MY CARE SO IMAGINE MY SURPRISE WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND AS I WAS DRIVING IT TO THE CHRY...

Mar 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

II BOUGHT A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE IN LATE OCTOBER OF 2003. IT HAD LOW MILES (35,000) AND THE DEALERSHIP (A CHEVY DEALERSHIP) GAVE ME A 90 DAY OR 3,000 MILE WARRANTY. I AM FAITHFUL ABOUT TAKING CARE OF MY CARE SO IMAGINE MY SURPRISE WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND AS I WAS DRIVING IT TO THE CHRY...

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE TRIM PLASTIC WHICH COVERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL OFF. DEALER REPLACED THE PART AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $152.00.*AK

Mar 3, 2004 Structure 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE TRIM PLASTIC WHICH COVERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL OFF. DEALER REPLACED THE PART AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $152.00.*AK

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM *SC

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM *SC

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,770 mi

WE PURCHASED A 1999 CONCORDE THAT HAD 39000 MILES ON IT IN 2001. WE HAVE PUT 21000 MILES ON IT SINCE THEN WITHOUT A PROBLEM...UNTIL LAST WEEK. I WAS DRIVING MY 5 YEAR OLD SON TO SCHOOL AND THE CAR DIED ON ME AT A STOP LIGHT. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO HIS ...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,770 mi

WE PURCHASED A 1999 CONCORDE THAT HAD 39000 MILES ON IT IN 2001. WE HAVE PUT 21000 MILES ON IT SINCE THEN WITHOUT A PROBLEM...UNTIL LAST WEEK. I WAS DRIVING MY 5 YEAR OLD SON TO SCHOOL AND THE CAR DIED ON ME AT A STOP LIGHT. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO HIS ...

Feb 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE OF THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE FOUND IN THE CHRYSLER CONCORDE. *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE OF THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE FOUND IN THE CHRYSLER CONCORDE. *AK

Feb 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 265 AT 55 MPH, ENGINE JUST QUIT, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT, IT LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING IN MAY OF 2003. *JB

Feb 5, 2004 Equipment 73,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 265 AT 55 MPH, ENGINE JUST QUIT, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT, IT LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING IN MAY OF 2003. *JB

Feb 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 265 AT 55 MPH, ENGINE JUST QUIT, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT, IT LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING IN MAY OF 2003. *JB

Feb 5, 2004 Equipment 73,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 265 AT 55 MPH, ENGINE JUST QUIT, CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SITUATION. WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT, IT LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONING QUIT WORKING IN MAY OF 2003. *JB

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. IT WOULD COST CONSUMER $8000.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT 96000 MILES.*AK

Feb 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. IT WOULD COST CONSUMER $8000.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT THE MOTOR SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT 96000 MILES.*AK

Jan 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 27,000 mi

SUBJ AUTO 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS ON BOTH SIDES HAVE DEGRADED ARE BECOMING OPAQUE, THEREBY REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LIGHTS AT NIGHT.

Jan 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 27,000 mi

SUBJ AUTO 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS ON BOTH SIDES HAVE DEGRADED ARE BECOMING OPAQUE, THEREBY REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LIGHTS AT NIGHT.

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 180,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 180,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,734 mi

I HAD A A/C DIAGNOSTICS TEST AT MAXWELL(CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH) 6905 I.H. 35 SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS 78715 ON APRIL 5, 2003. SERVICE ADVISOR: 9 DOUG SHAW TOLD ME I NEEDED FAN BELTS(TWO AT $165), RT COOLING FAN MOTOR SOON($236.00 FOR COOLING FAN MOTOR, AND OTHER ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR REPLACED BUT IF COOLIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 49,734 mi

I HAD A A/C DIAGNOSTICS TEST AT MAXWELL(CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH) 6905 I.H. 35 SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS 78715 ON APRIL 5, 2003. SERVICE ADVISOR: 9 DOUG SHAW TOLD ME I NEEDED FAN BELTS(TWO AT $165), RT COOLING FAN MOTOR SOON($236.00 FOR COOLING FAN MOTOR, AND OTHER ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR REPLACED BUT IF COOLIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 99 CONCORDE ON A CURVY ROAD WHEN ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND DIED. I HAD ONLY MANUAL STEERING AND NO BRAKES. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO KEEP IT FROM GOING OFF A CURVE. I CALLED THE TOW SERVICE AND HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. THEY SAID A ROD BEARING HAD GONE OUT OF THE ENGINE. AFTER...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 55,900 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALER IN RICHMOND,VA.TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED.THREE HUNDRED MILES LATER THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP.ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT DEALER THE TRANSMISSION IS TOTALED AND MUST BE REPLACED AT $2700.00.I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER CORP.AND THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBL...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 85,245 mi

CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO WHETHER A RECALL PART COULD HAVE CAUSED OTHER MALFUNCTIONS. *PH

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 28,399 mi

AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. AS CAR HAS EXPIRED WARRANTY, CHRYSLER SAYS THEY HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO REPAIR. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER, AND IN MY PARTICULAR SITUATION, HAS A FAULTY A/C SYSTEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,734 mi

I HAD A A/C DIAGNOSTICS TEST AT MAXWELL(CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH) 6905 I.H. 35 SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS 78715 ON APRIL 5, 2003. SERVICE ADVISOR: 9 DOUG SHAW TOLD ME I NEEDED FAN BELTS(TWO AT $165), RT COOLING FAN MOTOR SOON($236.00 FOR COOLING FAN MOTOR, AND OTHER ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR REPLACED BUT IF COOLIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 49,734 mi

I HAD A A/C DIAGNOSTICS TEST AT MAXWELL(CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH) 6905 I.H. 35 SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS 78715 ON APRIL 5, 2003. SERVICE ADVISOR: 9 DOUG SHAW TOLD ME I NEEDED FAN BELTS(TWO AT $165), RT COOLING FAN MOTOR SOON($236.00 FOR COOLING FAN MOTOR, AND OTHER ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR REPLACED BUT IF COOLIN...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 99 CONCORDE ON A CURVY ROAD WHEN ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND DIED. I HAD ONLY MANUAL STEERING AND NO BRAKES. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO KEEP IT FROM GOING OFF A CURVE. I CALLED THE TOW SERVICE AND HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. THEY SAID A ROD BEARING HAD GONE OUT OF THE ENGINE. AFTER...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 55,900 mi

I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALER IN RICHMOND,VA.TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED.THREE HUNDRED MILES LATER THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP.ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT DEALER THE TRANSMISSION IS TOTALED AND MUST BE REPLACED AT $2700.00.I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER CORP.AND THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBL...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 85,245 mi

CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO WHETHER A RECALL PART COULD HAVE CAUSED OTHER MALFUNCTIONS. *PH

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DIVING CONSUMER VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE HAS CAUSED THRU NO ERROR ON MY END A BLOWN ENGINE, WITH NO WARNING. I NEED A NEW MOTOR EVEN AFTER ALL THE MONEY I'VE PUT INTO IT WITH SENSORS IN THE TRANNY, NEW WINDOW MOTOR, ROD KNOCKING...AND I CHANGED OIL IN THE CAR EVERY 3,000 MILES USING THE OIL THAT CHRYSLER RECOMMEND...

Jan 13, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DIVING CONSUMER VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE HAS CAUSED THRU NO ERROR ON MY END A BLOWN ENGINE, WITH NO WARNING. I NEED A NEW MOTOR EVEN AFTER ALL THE MONEY I'VE PUT INTO IT WITH SENSORS IN THE TRANNY, NEW WINDOW MOTOR, ROD KNOCKING...AND I CHANGED OIL IN THE CAR EVERY 3,000 MILES USING THE OIL THAT CHRYSLER RECOMMEND...

Jan 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE OWNER SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE MOTOR WAS GOING AT SUCH A HIGH SPEED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE POLICE DID TAKE A REPORT. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS LOOK...

Jan 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE OWNER SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE MOTOR WAS GOING AT SUCH A HIGH SPEED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE POLICE DID TAKE A REPORT. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS LOOK...

Jan 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 39,664 mi

I HAD JUST LEFT CHURCH, AND GOT INTO MY CAR TO COME HOME. I PUT ON MY SEAT BELT, MOVED THE SEAT FORWARD, CHECKED THE MIRRORS, AND WITH MY FOOT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE, TOOK OFF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND LOOKED OVER MY LEFT SHOULDER. AS I DID THIS, I VIEWED A WHITE CAR STOPPED ABOUT TWO CARS LENGTH BEH...

Jan 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 39,664 mi

I HAD JUST LEFT CHURCH, AND GOT INTO MY CAR TO COME HOME. I PUT ON MY SEAT BELT, MOVED THE SEAT FORWARD, CHECKED THE MIRRORS, AND WITH MY FOOT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE, TOOK OFF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND LOOKED OVER MY LEFT SHOULDER. AS I DID THIS, I VIEWED A WHITE CAR STOPPED ABOUT TWO CARS LENGTH BEH...

Jan 2, 2004 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FELL BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Seats 75,501 mi

THE SEAT BACK ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE BROKE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FALL BACK INTO A RECLINING POSITION. THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED BECAUSE I WAS MAKING A TURN.*AK

Jan 2, 2004 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FELL BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Seats 75,501 mi

THE SEAT BACK ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE BROKE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FALL BACK INTO A RECLINING POSITION. THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED BECAUSE I WAS MAKING A TURN.*AK

Dec 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,774 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED/TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THE PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO A BACK ORDER BECAUSE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,774 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED/TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THE PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO A BACK ORDER BECAUSE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,774 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED/TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THE PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO A BACK ORDER BECAUSE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,774 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED/TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THE PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO A BACK ORDER BECAUSE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,774 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED/TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THE PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO A BACK ORDER BECAUSE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,774 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED/TIMING BELT BROKE, AND THE PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE TO A BACK ORDER BECAUSE THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,660 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD FLUTTERING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER AND A FEW SECONDS LATER IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT SNAPPED. *AK THE DEALER FOUND THE TI...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,660 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD FLUTTERING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER AND A FEW SECONDS LATER IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT SNAPPED. *AK THE DEALER FOUND THE TI...

Dec 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE V-6 3.2L: BRAKES DROP TO 20% POWER IN COLD WEATHER. NO WARNING. NO BRAKE LITE ON DASHBOARD. 20% BRAKES ARE EFFECTIVE ENOUGH AT AT SLOW SPEED AND INITIAL DEPARTURE FROM PARKING SPOT. LACK OF FULL POWER IS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL FULL POWER IS APPLIED. BRAKES RETURN BACK TO 100%...

Dec 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE V-6 3.2L: BRAKES DROP TO 20% POWER IN COLD WEATHER. NO WARNING. NO BRAKE LITE ON DASHBOARD. 20% BRAKES ARE EFFECTIVE ENOUGH AT AT SLOW SPEED AND INITIAL DEPARTURE FROM PARKING SPOT. LACK OF FULL POWER IS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL FULL POWER IS APPLIED. BRAKES RETURN BACK TO 100%...

Nov 24, 2003 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT DOES NOT COOL OR HEAT PROPERLY. HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED REGULARLY WITHOUT CHRYSLER DEALER "FINDING" ANYTHING. ON PARTICULAR DATE BELOW IT WAS A VERY COLD MORNING, USED HEAT AND DROVE 3 KIDS 20 MILES. STOPPED FOR HALF HOUR, GOT BACK IN CAR AND CAR SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENG...

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT DOES NOT COOL OR HEAT PROPERLY. HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED REGULARLY WITHOUT CHRYSLER DEALER "FINDING" ANYTHING. ON PARTICULAR DATE BELOW IT WAS A VERY COLD MORNING, USED HEAT AND DROVE 3 KIDS 20 MILES. STOPPED FOR HALF HOUR, GOT BACK IN CAR AND CAR SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENG...

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON A SIDE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER" THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP AND A NEW ONE WAS NEEDED". THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

Nov 24, 2003 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT DOES NOT COOL OR HEAT PROPERLY. HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED REGULARLY WITHOUT CHRYSLER DEALER "FINDING" ANYTHING. ON PARTICULAR DATE BELOW IT WAS A VERY COLD MORNING, USED HEAT AND DROVE 3 KIDS 20 MILES. STOPPED FOR HALF HOUR, GOT BACK IN CAR AND CAR SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENG...

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT DOES NOT COOL OR HEAT PROPERLY. HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED REGULARLY WITHOUT CHRYSLER DEALER "FINDING" ANYTHING. ON PARTICULAR DATE BELOW IT WAS A VERY COLD MORNING, USED HEAT AND DROVE 3 KIDS 20 MILES. STOPPED FOR HALF HOUR, GOT BACK IN CAR AND CAR SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL ENG...

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON A SIDE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER" THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP AND A NEW ONE WAS NEEDED". THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

Nov 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 67 MPH MAIN ENGINE BEARING FAILED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 67 MPH MAIN ENGINE BEARING FAILED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD A CERTIFIED MECHANIC CHECK THE VEHICLE, AND WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Power Train 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD A CERTIFIED MECHANIC CHECK THE VEHICLE, AND WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 18, 2003 Equipment 35,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONING IN MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE SMELLS LIKE A HORSE AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING IN JUNE 2002. THE AIR CONDITIONING EMITTED A FOG. I TOOK THE CAR TO MIDAS WHERE THEY WOULD PUT DYE IN TO THE SYSTEM TO DETECT WHERE THE LEAKAGE WAS COMING FROM. THEY TOLD...

Oct 18, 2003 Equipment 35,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONING IN MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE SMELLS LIKE A HORSE AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING IN JUNE 2002. THE AIR CONDITIONING EMITTED A FOG. I TOOK THE CAR TO MIDAS WHERE THEY WOULD PUT DYE IN TO THE SYSTEM TO DETECT WHERE THE LEAKAGE WAS COMING FROM. THEY TOLD...

Oct 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,617 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED A TOTAL OF 5 COMPUTERS BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *TS *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,027 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S HEATER, ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING NOISES AND SLOW ACCELERATION.*MR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHICH LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF HEAT IN THE ENGINE CABIN, WHICH IN TURN LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. DURING ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE RATTLED AND VIBRATED AND ...

Oct 12, 2003 Electrical System 60,027 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S HEATER, ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING NOISES AND SLOW ACCELERATION.*MR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHICH LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF HEAT IN THE ENGINE CABIN, WHICH IN TURN LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. DURING ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE RATTLED AND VIBRATED AND ...

Oct 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,617 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED A TOTAL OF 5 COMPUTERS BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. *TS *NLM

Oct 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,027 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S HEATER, ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING NOISES AND SLOW ACCELERATION.*MR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHICH LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF HEAT IN THE ENGINE CABIN, WHICH IN TURN LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. DURING ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE RATTLED AND VIBRATED AND ...

Oct 12, 2003 Electrical System 60,027 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S HEATER, ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING NOISES AND SLOW ACCELERATION.*MR THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHICH LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF HEAT IN THE ENGINE CABIN, WHICH IN TURN LEAD TO A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. DURING ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE RATTLED AND VIBRATED AND ...

Oct 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING A CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 LITER ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. *LA

Oct 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING A CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 LITER ENGINE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Visibility

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Suspension

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Visibility

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Suspension

DOOR'S AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM/ POWER WINDOWS FAILED, AND ENGINE WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE . ALSO, AND FRONT ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE GEAR SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO ANOTHER GEAR VEHICLE. *AK *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,027 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN VEHICLE'S ENGINE.*MR WHEN THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE AND SLOW ACCELERATION THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THE ENTIRE ENGINE BLOCK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE COST APPROX $5721.04 IN REPAIRS AND CHRYSLER REFUSED TO COVER THE COST. THE CONSUMER FOUND...

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE GEAR SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO ANOTHER GEAR VEHICLE. *AK *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,027 mi

SLUDGE BUILD UP IN VEHICLE'S ENGINE.*MR WHEN THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE AND SLOW ACCELERATION THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THE ENTIRE ENGINE BLOCK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE COST APPROX $5721.04 IN REPAIRS AND CHRYSLER REFUSED TO COVER THE COST. THE CONSUMER FOUND...

Sep 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

ENGINE STOPS UNPREDICTABLY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THAT THIS IS ABOUT TO OCCUR. NO "IDIOT LIGHTS" ARE LIT, AND THE ENGINE DOES NOT LURCH OR HESITATE -- IT SIMPLY QUITS. THIS HAS RESULTED IN SOME NEAR MISHAPS WHEN THIS OCCURS IN HEAVY TRA...

Sep 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

ENGINE STOPS UNPREDICTABLY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THAT THIS IS ABOUT TO OCCUR. NO "IDIOT LIGHTS" ARE LIT, AND THE ENGINE DOES NOT LURCH OR HESITATE -- IT SIMPLY QUITS. THIS HAS RESULTED IN SOME NEAR MISHAPS WHEN THIS OCCURS IN HEAVY TRA...

Sep 16, 2003 Power Train 25,300 mi

TRANSMISSION INPUT SENSOR FAILED ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI WITH 25,000+ MILES CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY DOWN SHIFT CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVER REV ENGINE WHICH CAUSED AN ABRUPT SLOWDOWN WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION OR A LOSS OF CONTROL. PART ID # IS 4800878. SINCE MY FA...

Sep 16, 2003 Power Train 25,300 mi

TRANSMISSION INPUT SENSOR FAILED ON MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI WITH 25,000+ MILES CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY DOWN SHIFT CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVER REV ENGINE WHICH CAUSED AN ABRUPT SLOWDOWN WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION OR A LOSS OF CONTROL. PART ID # IS 4800878. SINCE MY FA...

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSED BY CAR HEATER.

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSED BY CAR HEATER.

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

MY CAR A 1999 CHYSLER CONCORD HAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS USED OIL EVER SINCE 30,000 MILES MARK I'M TALKING 3 QUARTS PER OIL CHANGE. I SEE IN CHYSLERS MEMO TO DEALERS THIS IS ACCEPTABLE IT SHOULD USE 1 QT. PER 750 MILES. AT THAT RATE IT'S EMPTY ON OIL BY OIL CHANGE TIME AT 3000 MILE...

Sep 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

MY CAR A 1999 CHYSLER CONCORD HAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS USED OIL EVER SINCE 30,000 MILES MARK I'M TALKING 3 QUARTS PER OIL CHANGE. I SEE IN CHYSLERS MEMO TO DEALERS THIS IS ACCEPTABLE IT SHOULD USE 1 QT. PER 750 MILES. AT THAT RATE IT'S EMPTY ON OIL BY OIL CHANGE TIME AT 3000 MILE...

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Sep 8, 2003 Visibility

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Sep 8, 2003 Visibility

ON 6/12/03 I FILLED OUT A VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, VIN [XXX]. ON 8/02/02 I PURCHASED THIS CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 48,580 MILES.ON 8/15/02, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO [XXX] BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR LEAKING OIL, BRAKES STICKING, AND AIR, HEATER,DEFROST,VENTILAT...

Aug 31, 2003 Electrical System 43,900 mi

CAR HAS POPPING SOUND AROUND LEFT FRONT WHEEL,ALL BUT ONE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK AND CANT USE.HAVE TO BANG KEY ON END TO GET IT TO TURN IGNITION OVER.CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKING.WONT STAY IN ALIGNMENT.USES OIL FROM FIRST DAY WE BOUGHT CAR.WHEN WINDOWS DID WORK THEY SNAPPED SHUT LOUDLY.THIS IS A SMOOTH RIDI...

Aug 31, 2003 Visibility 43,900 mi

CAR HAS POPPING SOUND AROUND LEFT FRONT WHEEL,ALL BUT ONE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK AND CANT USE.HAVE TO BANG KEY ON END TO GET IT TO TURN IGNITION OVER.CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKING.WONT STAY IN ALIGNMENT.USES OIL FROM FIRST DAY WE BOUGHT CAR.WHEN WINDOWS DID WORK THEY SNAPPED SHUT LOUDLY.THIS IS A SMOOTH RIDI...

Aug 31, 2003 Electrical System 43,900 mi

CAR HAS POPPING SOUND AROUND LEFT FRONT WHEEL,ALL BUT ONE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK AND CANT USE.HAVE TO BANG KEY ON END TO GET IT TO TURN IGNITION OVER.CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKING.WONT STAY IN ALIGNMENT.USES OIL FROM FIRST DAY WE BOUGHT CAR.WHEN WINDOWS DID WORK THEY SNAPPED SHUT LOUDLY.THIS IS A SMOOTH RIDI...

Aug 31, 2003 Visibility 43,900 mi

CAR HAS POPPING SOUND AROUND LEFT FRONT WHEEL,ALL BUT ONE WINDOW IS OFF TRACK AND CANT USE.HAVE TO BANG KEY ON END TO GET IT TO TURN IGNITION OVER.CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKING.WONT STAY IN ALIGNMENT.USES OIL FROM FIRST DAY WE BOUGHT CAR.WHEN WINDOWS DID WORK THEY SNAPPED SHUT LOUDLY.THIS IS A SMOOTH RIDI...

Aug 28, 2003 Steering 33,629 mi

PROBLEMS IN STEERING ,NOISE AND LOOSE CONTROL WHEN I DRIVING , I SEND MY CAR NUMEROU TIME TO DEALER WITHOUT RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

Aug 28, 2003 Steering 33,629 mi

PROBLEMS IN STEERING ,NOISE AND LOOSE CONTROL WHEN I DRIVING , I SEND MY CAR NUMEROU TIME TO DEALER WITHOUT RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

Aug 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 42,580 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SPEED SENSORS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM, AND FEELS THAT IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. TWO INCIDENTS OCCURRED WITH IN A YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB THE WINDOW MOTOR FAIL...

Aug 27, 2003 Visibility 42,580 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SPEED SENSORS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM, AND FEELS THAT IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. TWO INCIDENTS OCCURRED WITH IN A YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB THE WINDOW MOTOR FAIL...

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 42,580 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SPEED SENSORS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM, AND FEELS THAT IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. TWO INCIDENTS OCCURRED WITH IN A YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB THE WINDOW MOTOR FAIL...

Aug 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 42,580 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SPEED SENSORS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM, AND FEELS THAT IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. TWO INCIDENTS OCCURRED WITH IN A YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB THE WINDOW MOTOR FAIL...

Aug 27, 2003 Visibility 42,580 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SPEED SENSORS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM, AND FEELS THAT IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. TWO INCIDENTS OCCURRED WITH IN A YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB THE WINDOW MOTOR FAIL...

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 42,580 mi

PROBLEMS WITH SPEED SENSORS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM, AND FEELS THAT IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. TWO INCIDENTS OCCURRED WITH IN A YEAR OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB THE WINDOW MOTOR FAIL...

Aug 7, 2003 Seats

IN MAY 2003, THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR RECALL # 03V035000 REPAIRS CONCERNING SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT. UPON ARRIVING FOR THE APPOINTMENT DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER STATING WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILA...

Aug 7, 2003 Seats

IN MAY 2003, THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR RECALL # 03V035000 REPAIRS CONCERNING SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT. UPON ARRIVING FOR THE APPOINTMENT DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER STATING WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILA...

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING HEARD SOME ENGINE NOISE. PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING HEARD SOME ENGINE NOISE. PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 1, 2003 Structure 79,000 mi

THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE HOOD BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THE PART #4805701-AB WAS ON BACK ORDER. *AK *TS *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Structure 79,000 mi

THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE HOOD BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THE PART #4805701-AB WAS ON BACK ORDER. *AK *TS *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Seat Belts 100,430 mi

REAR SEAT BELT LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *TT THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND THEREFORE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PLACE THE CAR SEAT IN VEHICLE. PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Seat Belts 100,430 mi

REAR SEAT BELT LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *TT THE REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK AND THEREFORE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PLACE THE CAR SEAT IN VEHICLE. PH *JB

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A WIERD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER STATED ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED DUE TO SLUG BUILD UP. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A WIERD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER STATED ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED DUE TO SLUG BUILD UP. *AK

Jul 6, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 6, 2003 Visibility 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 6, 2003 Power Train 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 6, 2003 Visibility 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. LOT OF LITTLE THINGS. WINDOW MOTORS, COOLING FAN, TRANSMISSION OVERSPEED SENSOR, AND THE LIST GOES ON. NOW THE AIR CONDITIONER IS GOING OUT, HAVING TO SERVICE IT ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS. WHY I AM...

Jul 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Visibility 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Seats 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Visibility 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jul 2, 2003 Seats 94,233 mi

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE ENGINE FAILURE AT 90000 WHILLE WIFE AND CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE SLUG BUILD UP. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $4600.00 TO REPLACE ENGINE STILL OWE 11000 ON IT, AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR. MECHANIC SAID SLUG BUILD UP IS DUE TO OIL PUMP DESIGN ALSO HAVE AC PROBLEM AN...

Jun 17, 2003 Steering 15,600 mi

STEERING GEAR IS FAULTY, AS DIAGNOSED BY A CHRYSLER AUTHORIZED SERVICE REP. STEERING GEAR EMITS LOUD CLUNKING NOISES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON NON SMOOTH ROADS. DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE STEERING GEAR UNDER WARRANTY CONDITIONS. CONDITION HAS WORSENED DURING LAST 15000 MILES. *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Steering 15,600 mi

STEERING GEAR IS FAULTY, AS DIAGNOSED BY A CHRYSLER AUTHORIZED SERVICE REP. STEERING GEAR EMITS LOUD CLUNKING NOISES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON NON SMOOTH ROADS. DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE STEERING GEAR UNDER WARRANTY CONDITIONS. CONDITION HAS WORSENED DURING LAST 15000 MILES. *JB

Jun 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER FAILED. *MR PH

Jun 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER FAILED. *MR PH

Jun 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

6 TIMES MY 1999 CHYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 MOTOR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTION SENSOR/CAUSE MOTOR TO UPHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT AT RANDOM OR GET STUCK IN GEAR...LAST WEEK A LOUD RATTLING IN THE MOTOR 74000 MILES...ENGINE REPLACEMENT ...$3,000 *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System 74,000 mi

6 TIMES MY 1999 CHYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 MOTOR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTION SENSOR/CAUSE MOTOR TO UPHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT AT RANDOM OR GET STUCK IN GEAR...LAST WEEK A LOUD RATTLING IN THE MOTOR 74000 MILES...ENGINE REPLACEMENT ...$3,000 *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

6 TIMES MY 1999 CHYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 MOTOR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTION SENSOR/CAUSE MOTOR TO UPHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT AT RANDOM OR GET STUCK IN GEAR...LAST WEEK A LOUD RATTLING IN THE MOTOR 74000 MILES...ENGINE REPLACEMENT ...$3,000 *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Electrical System 74,000 mi

6 TIMES MY 1999 CHYSLER CONCORDE 2.7 MOTOR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTION SENSOR/CAUSE MOTOR TO UPHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT AT RANDOM OR GET STUCK IN GEAR...LAST WEEK A LOUD RATTLING IN THE MOTOR 74000 MILES...ENGINE REPLACEMENT ...$3,000 *AK

May 29, 2003 Electrical System 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 29, 2003 Visibility 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 29, 2003 Seat Belts 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 29, 2003 Electrical System 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 29, 2003 Electrical System 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 29, 2003 Visibility 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 29, 2003 Seat Belts 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 29, 2003 Electrical System 24,996 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK RELEASE ON THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER'S WINDOW, SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND THE COMPUTER CHIP. *MR PH

May 15, 2003 Visibility 48,080 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL OFF THE TRACK. *NLM.

May 15, 2003 Visibility 48,080 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL OFF THE TRACK. *NLM.

May 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 3 RECALL LETTERS ON THE VEHICLE SINCE OWNERSHIP. IN EVERY INSTANCE, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL SALES AND SERVICE DEALER FOR A REMEDY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE PARTS WERE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT THE CONSUMER ONCE THEY ARRIVED. THE CONSUMER WAS...

May 12, 2003 Seats

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 3 RECALL LETTERS ON THE VEHICLE SINCE OWNERSHIP. IN EVERY INSTANCE, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL SALES AND SERVICE DEALER FOR A REMEDY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE PARTS WERE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT THE CONSUMER ONCE THEY ARRIVED. THE CONSUMER WAS...

May 12, 2003 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 3 RECALL LETTERS ON THE VEHICLE SINCE OWNERSHIP. IN EVERY INSTANCE, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL SALES AND SERVICE DEALER FOR A REMEDY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE PARTS WERE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT THE CONSUMER ONCE THEY ARRIVED. THE CONSUMER WAS...

May 12, 2003 Seats

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 3 RECALL LETTERS ON THE VEHICLE SINCE OWNERSHIP. IN EVERY INSTANCE, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL SALES AND SERVICE DEALER FOR A REMEDY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE PARTS WERE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT THE CONSUMER ONCE THEY ARRIVED. THE CONSUMER WAS...

May 8, 2003 Air Bags 62,370 mi

THE VEHICLES CLOCK SPRING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE RECALL WAS ON VARIOUS CHRYSLER VEHICLES EXCEPT THE CONCORDE. THE CONSUMER HAS REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *AK *NLM

May 8, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE RAN OVER AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD, AND MINUTES LATER THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. *JB

May 8, 2003 Air Bags 62,370 mi

THE VEHICLES CLOCK SPRING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE RECALL WAS ON VARIOUS CHRYSLER VEHICLES EXCEPT THE CONCORDE. THE CONSUMER HAS REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *AK *NLM

May 8, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE RAN OVER AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD, AND MINUTES LATER THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Seats

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BOLT WAS ON RECALL. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE HAD A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY & WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. I WAS STRANDED ON I-40 IN BUSY TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IT "SPUN A BEARING" & SHOWED ME SOME METALLIC GLITTER IN THE OIL. THE CAR NOW NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY....

Apr 14, 2003 Seats

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BOLT WAS ON RECALL. *JB

Apr 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE HAD A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY & WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. I WAS STRANDED ON I-40 IN BUSY TRAFFIC. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IT "SPUN A BEARING" & SHOWED ME SOME METALLIC GLITTER IN THE OIL. THE CAR NOW NEEDS A NEW ENGINE AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY....

Apr 11, 2003 Air Bags 60,000 mi

NHTSA#02-V-293-000: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 V 293 000. *JB THE CLOCKSPRING WAS BROKEN/AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THERE WAS NO HORN(ELECTRICAL FAILURES). (MODEL LXI) SCC

Apr 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,000 mi

NHTSA#02-V-293-000: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 V 293 000. *JB THE CLOCKSPRING WAS BROKEN/AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THERE WAS NO HORN(ELECTRICAL FAILURES). (MODEL LXI) SCC

Apr 11, 2003 Air Bags 60,000 mi

NHTSA#02-V-293-000: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 V 293 000. *JB THE CLOCKSPRING WAS BROKEN/AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THERE WAS NO HORN(ELECTRICAL FAILURES). (MODEL LXI) SCC

Apr 11, 2003 Electrical System 60,000 mi

NHTSA#02-V-293-000: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 02 V 293 000. *JB THE CLOCKSPRING WAS BROKEN/AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, AND THERE WAS NO HORN(ELECTRICAL FAILURES). (MODEL LXI) SCC

Apr 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT I SENT TO CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON 4/8/2003. I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ITEMS BELOW. THE CAR IS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I PURCHASED IT USED SEPT. 2002. I CURRENTLY HAVE 46201 MILES ON THE CAR AND BY LOOKING AT THE INFORMATION ON YOU WEBSITE SEE THAT I AM NOT THE...

Apr 8, 2003 Visibility

THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT I SENT TO CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON 4/8/2003. I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ITEMS BELOW. THE CAR IS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I PURCHASED IT USED SEPT. 2002. I CURRENTLY HAVE 46201 MILES ON THE CAR AND BY LOOKING AT THE INFORMATION ON YOU WEBSITE SEE THAT I AM NOT THE...

Apr 8, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT I SENT TO CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON 4/8/2003. I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ITEMS BELOW. THE CAR IS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I PURCHASED IT USED SEPT. 2002. I CURRENTLY HAVE 46201 MILES ON THE CAR AND BY LOOKING AT THE INFORMATION ON YOU WEBSITE SEE THAT I AM NOT THE...

Apr 8, 2003 Visibility

THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT I SENT TO CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON 4/8/2003. I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ITEMS BELOW. THE CAR IS A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. I PURCHASED IT USED SEPT. 2002. I CURRENTLY HAVE 46201 MILES ON THE CAR AND BY LOOKING AT THE INFORMATION ON YOU WEBSITE SEE THAT I AM NOT THE...

Apr 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

STICKING THROTTLE OR GAS PEDAL. *JB

Apr 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

STICKING THROTTLE OR GAS PEDAL. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHYSLER CONCORDE, 2.7 LITER, WITH 85,000 MILES. THE ENGINE BEGAN KNOCKING AND THEN THE OIL LIGHT THEN CAME ON. I STOPPED THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY. AFTER SITTING I COULD RESTART THE ENGINE, DRIVE A SHORT DISTANCE (.1 MILES) BEFORE THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AGAIN UNTIL I GOT TO AN EXIT...

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHYSLER CONCORDE, 2.7 LITER, WITH 85,000 MILES. THE ENGINE BEGAN KNOCKING AND THEN THE OIL LIGHT THEN CAME ON. I STOPPED THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY. AFTER SITTING I COULD RESTART THE ENGINE, DRIVE A SHORT DISTANCE (.1 MILES) BEFORE THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AGAIN UNTIL I GOT TO AN EXIT...

Apr 2, 2003 Electrical System 63,247 mi

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE MAY BE A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 2, 2003 Electrical System 63,247 mi

THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE MAY BE A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

OIL SLUDGE IN LOW MILEAGE ENGINE. *JB

Mar 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

OIL SLUDGE IN LOW MILEAGE ENGINE. *JB

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,500 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD (PURCHASED NEW) AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE WAS "SHOT". TO REPLACE IT WILL COST $5,000. THIS INCLUDED $3,800 FOR THE REBUILT ENGINE AND $1,200 FOR LABOR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! IT HAS 78,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN IT IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. FOR A ...

Mar 12, 2003 Power Train 68,870 mi

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AFTER DRIVING MORE THAN 90 MILES WITH OUT STOPPING.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,500 mi

I OWN A 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORD (PURCHASED NEW) AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE WAS "SHOT". TO REPLACE IT WILL COST $5,000. THIS INCLUDED $3,800 FOR THE REBUILT ENGINE AND $1,200 FOR LABOR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! IT HAS 78,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN IT IN FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. FOR A ...

Mar 12, 2003 Power Train 68,870 mi

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AFTER DRIVING MORE THAN 90 MILES WITH OUT STOPPING.*JB

Feb 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,800 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK WHEN MY 1999 CONCORDE TOOK OFF JUMPED A CURB STOP AND HIT A TREE, WHERE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELLERATE AND THE WHEELS DUG 5-6 INCH RUTS IN THE GROUND, BEFORE REVERSING JUMPING BACK OVER THE CURBING AND STOPPING. T...

Feb 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,800 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK WHEN MY 1999 CONCORDE TOOK OFF JUMPED A CURB STOP AND HIT A TREE, WHERE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELLERATE AND THE WHEELS DUG 5-6 INCH RUTS IN THE GROUND, BEFORE REVERSING JUMPING BACK OVER THE CURBING AND STOPPING. T...

Feb 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,435 mi

CHRYSLER CONCORD 2.7 ENGINE DRIVING DOWN HWY OIL LIGHT CAME ON LOUD KNOCKING UNDER HOOD CAR STOPPED TOWED CAR TO DEALER. THEY SAID I HAD A BLOWN ENGINE I CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3 TO 35 HUNDRED MILES. THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE HAD EXCESSIVE SLUDGE. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL OTHER ENGINE PEOPLE THEY S...

Feb 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,435 mi

CHRYSLER CONCORD 2.7 ENGINE DRIVING DOWN HWY OIL LIGHT CAME ON LOUD KNOCKING UNDER HOOD CAR STOPPED TOWED CAR TO DEALER. THEY SAID I HAD A BLOWN ENGINE I CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3 TO 35 HUNDRED MILES. THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE HAD EXCESSIVE SLUDGE. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL OTHER ENGINE PEOPLE THEY S...

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT DEVELOPED SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE CAUSING THE TIMING CHAIN TO COME OFF ITS TRACK AND SUBSEQUENTLY DAMAGING OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER SAYS THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $8,000. WHEN I ASKED WHAT CAUSED THE SLUDGE, THE DEAL...

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT DEVELOPED SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE CAUSING THE TIMING CHAIN TO COME OFF ITS TRACK AND SUBSEQUENTLY DAMAGING OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER SAYS THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $8,000. WHEN I ASKED WHAT CAUSED THE SLUDGE, THE DEAL...

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE. 1ST FAILURE OCCURRED IN 10/01 AT 34K MILES. 2ND FAILURE OCCURRED IN 11/02 AT 58K MILES. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

CONSUMER ADVISED THAT TIMING CHAIN GUIDE HAS BROKEN TWICE WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE. 1ST FAILURE OCCURRED IN 10/01 AT 34K MILES. 2ND FAILURE OCCURRED IN 11/02 AT 58K MILES. TS

Dec 30, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZE UP CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 30, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZE UP CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED THE POWER STEERING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, MAKING HARD THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION THANK YOU. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED THE POWER STEERING WHEEL IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, MAKING HARD THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION THANK YOU. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN A RAMP ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAUSE STATED BY A MECHANIC WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER DESTROYED ITSELF. TSTHE MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED. A...

Oct 21, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN A RAMP ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAUSE STATED BY A MECHANIC WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER DESTROYED ITSELF. TSTHE MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED. A...

Oct 21, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN A RAMP ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAUSE STATED BY A MECHANIC WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER DESTROYED ITSELF. TSTHE MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED. A...

Oct 21, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN A RAMP ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAUSE STATED BY A MECHANIC WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER DESTROYED ITSELF. TSTHE MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED. A...

Oct 21, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN A RAMP ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAUSE STATED BY A MECHANIC WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER DESTROYED ITSELF. TSTHE MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED. A...

Oct 21, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN A RAMP ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAUSE STATED BY A MECHANIC WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER DESTROYED ITSELF. TSTHE MOTOR THAT OPERATES THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FAILED. A...

Oct 16, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING. MR

Sep 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR AND ACCELERATED AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF FULL THROTTLE. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR AND ACCELERATED AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF FULL THROTTLE. NLM

Sep 27, 2002 Equipment

WHENEVER I TURNED ON AC, CAR SMELLS LIKE A BARN, HOUSE OF MOLD. ON TWO OCCASION DEALER SPRAY THE AC INLET BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES, I BELIEVE THIS IS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH PROBLEM MY WIFE AND 25 MONTHS OLD DAUGTHER UNABLE TO GET IN MY CAR. TS

Sep 27, 2002 Equipment

WHENEVER I TURNED ON AC, CAR SMELLS LIKE A BARN, HOUSE OF MOLD. ON TWO OCCASION DEALER SPRAY THE AC INLET BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES, I BELIEVE THIS IS SIGNIFICANT HEALTH PROBLEM MY WIFE AND 25 MONTHS OLD DAUGTHER UNABLE TO GET IN MY CAR. TS

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BANGING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN.*MR

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A BANGING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN.*MR

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO CHRYSLER. CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE TIMING CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP AND ENGINE AND THE TIMING CHAIN, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPORT THAT THERE WERE NO OIL LEAKS AND FILTER AN...

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO CHRYSLER. CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE TIMING CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP AND ENGINE AND THE TIMING CHAIN, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPORT THAT THERE WERE NO OIL LEAKS AND FILTER AN...

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO CHRYSLER. CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE TIMING CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP AND ENGINE AND THE TIMING CHAIN, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPORT THAT THERE WERE NO OIL LEAKS AND FILTER AN...

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO CHRYSLER. CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE TIMING CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP AND ENGINE AND THE TIMING CHAIN, WATER PUMP AND ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY REPORT THAT THERE WERE NO OIL LEAKS AND FILTER AN...

Sep 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

HI I NEED TO ASK IF THE PROBELM ON THE SEARCH PAGE . OF THE CAR SURGING OUT OF CONTROLL AND HITING THING OR KILLING THE 2 PEOPLE .I WONT TO KNOW IF THE PROBLEMS ALL FROM THE SAME PERSON. I SEE MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS ARE FROM A PERSON OR A STATE WHICH I DO NOT KNOW. BUT IT END IN *AK. IS THIS A P...

Sep 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

HI I NEED TO ASK IF THE PROBELM ON THE SEARCH PAGE . OF THE CAR SURGING OUT OF CONTROLL AND HITING THING OR KILLING THE 2 PEOPLE .I WONT TO KNOW IF THE PROBLEMS ALL FROM THE SAME PERSON. I SEE MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS ARE FROM A PERSON OR A STATE WHICH I DO NOT KNOW. BUT IT END IN *AK. IS THIS A P...

Aug 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OFF OF HIGHWAY AT NEXT EXIT, DROVE INTO PARKING LOT AND STOPPED VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO OIL STARVATION. DEALER COULD NOT EXPLAIN CAUSE OF STARVATION, AS OIL LEVELS WERE NORMAL...

Aug 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED OFF OF HIGHWAY AT NEXT EXIT, DROVE INTO PARKING LOT AND STOPPED VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO OIL STARVATION. DEALER COULD NOT EXPLAIN CAUSE OF STARVATION, AS OIL LEVELS WERE NORMAL...

Aug 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL IT BECAME STUCK, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND A POLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL IT BECAME STUCK, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND A POLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S LANE AND HIT VEHICLE HEAD ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S LANE AND HIT VEHICLE HEAD ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS LACKING POWER WHILE DRIVING THEN LOST POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRAMSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS LACKING POWER WHILE DRIVING THEN LOST POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRAMSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED RAPIDLY ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. APPLIED BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. CAME TO A STOP. PUT CAR IN PARK AND THEN INTO DRIVE AND CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED, TIRES SMOKING! BRAKES APPLIED AT MAXIMUM PRESSURE CAR STILL ACC...

Jul 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED RAPIDLY ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. APPLIED BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. CAME TO A STOP. PUT CAR IN PARK AND THEN INTO DRIVE AND CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED, TIRES SMOKING! BRAKES APPLIED AT MAXIMUM PRESSURE CAR STILL ACC...

Jul 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED RAPIDLY ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. APPLIED BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. CAME TO A STOP. PUT CAR IN PARK AND THEN INTO DRIVE AND CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED, TIRES SMOKING! BRAKES APPLIED AT MAXIMUM PRESSURE CAR STILL ACC...

Jul 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED RAPIDLY ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. APPLIED BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. CAME TO A STOP. PUT CAR IN PARK AND THEN INTO DRIVE AND CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED, TIRES SMOKING! BRAKES APPLIED AT MAXIMUM PRESSURE CAR STILL ACC...

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE IS RATTLING UNDERNEATH AND THE WILL NOT GO OVER FORTY MILES ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE IS RATTLING UNDERNEATH AND THE WILL NOT GO OVER FORTY MILES ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Seats

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Steering

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Seats

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

Jun 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ALARMED TO SEE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION AND FRONT END SUSPENSION. ALSO, WE HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C ERRATIC OPERATION AS OTHER CONSUMERS REPORTED. FULLY ALARMED BY NUMEROUS FUEL...

May 20, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT, THEN, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOWDOWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SHOULDER. TOWED TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2 DAYS PRIOR, VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, WHE...

May 20, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT, THEN, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOWDOWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SHOULDER. TOWED TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2 DAYS PRIOR, VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, WHE...

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TURNING IGNITION OFF, WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, GEARS MOVED. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHIFT DOES NOT LOCK IN PARK WHEN KEY WAS REMOVED. *YH

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TURNING IGNITION OFF, WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, GEARS MOVED. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHIFT DOES NOT LOCK IN PARK WHEN KEY WAS REMOVED. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH, AND BRAKES DID NOT SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. CONSUMER SHUT OFF ENGINE. *AK

Mar 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH, AND BRAKES DID NOT SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. CONSUMER SHUT OFF ENGINE. *AK

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH, AND BRAKES DID NOT SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. CONSUMER SHUT OFF ENGINE. *AK

Mar 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH, AND BRAKES DID NOT SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. CONSUMER SHUT OFF ENGINE. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Steering

THERE IS LOOSNESS IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING A CORNER. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Seats

DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSTS OF VISIBILITY, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *AK

Mar 13, 2002 Steering

THERE IS LOOSNESS IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING A CORNER. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Seats

DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSTS OF VISIBILITY, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING. ONLY ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR MANNUALLY INSIDE BY FLICKING THE LOCK UP OR WITH MY KEY OUTSIDE BY UNLOCKING IT.

Feb 26, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING. ONLY ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR MANNUALLY INSIDE BY FLICKING THE LOCK UP OR WITH MY KEY OUTSIDE BY UNLOCKING IT.

Feb 12, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH DRIVER SEATBACK COLLAPSED, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP YET. NO INJURIES.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THIS AS A SAFETY ITEM, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE THIS WAS A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT. *YH

Feb 12, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH DRIVER SEATBACK COLLAPSED, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP YET. NO INJURIES.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THIS AS A SAFETY ITEM, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE THIS WAS A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT. *YH

Jan 30, 2002 Power Train

SENSOR ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR SECOND TIME. IN EACH CASE, WHILE AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH, CAR DOWNSHIFTED HARD AND IN MOST RECENT EPISODE, STALLED IN TRAFFIC. FIRST REPLACEMENT OF SENSOR COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ON 9/5/00 AT 23,885 MILES. PART REPLACED WAS 4800878. SECOND INCIDEN...

Jan 30, 2002 Power Train

SENSOR ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR SECOND TIME. IN EACH CASE, WHILE AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH, CAR DOWNSHIFTED HARD AND IN MOST RECENT EPISODE, STALLED IN TRAFFIC. FIRST REPLACEMENT OF SENSOR COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ON 9/5/00 AT 23,885 MILES. PART REPLACED WAS 4800878. SECOND INCIDEN...

Jan 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I PUT CAR IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT AND IT LUNGED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE WITH TIRES SMOKING, SIDESWIPPING ONE VEHICLE AND PUSHED PARKED 2ND VEHICLE 30 FT INTO PARKING LOT ISLE. MY FOOT NEVER LEFT THE BRAKE PEDAL (USED TO SHIFT), AND BRAKES WERE USELESS IN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. AFTER HITTING TH...

Jan 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I PUT CAR IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT AND IT LUNGED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE WITH TIRES SMOKING, SIDESWIPPING ONE VEHICLE AND PUSHED PARKED 2ND VEHICLE 30 FT INTO PARKING LOT ISLE. MY FOOT NEVER LEFT THE BRAKE PEDAL (USED TO SHIFT), AND BRAKES WERE USELESS IN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. AFTER HITTING TH...

Jan 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I PUT CAR IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT AND IT LUNGED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE WITH TIRES SMOKING, SIDESWIPPING ONE VEHICLE AND PUSHED PARKED 2ND VEHICLE 30 FT INTO PARKING LOT ISLE. MY FOOT NEVER LEFT THE BRAKE PEDAL (USED TO SHIFT), AND BRAKES WERE USELESS IN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. AFTER HITTING TH...

Jan 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I PUT CAR IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT AND IT LUNGED FORWARD AT FULL THROTTLE WITH TIRES SMOKING, SIDESWIPPING ONE VEHICLE AND PUSHED PARKED 2ND VEHICLE 30 FT INTO PARKING LOT ISLE. MY FOOT NEVER LEFT THE BRAKE PEDAL (USED TO SHIFT), AND BRAKES WERE USELESS IN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. AFTER HITTING TH...

Jan 4, 2002 Power Train

CLAMPS ON TRANSMISSION HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID ONTO THE FRONT BRAKES DISCS. CONSUMER FOUND OUT ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE . CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM, AN...

Jan 4, 2002 Power Train

CLAMPS ON TRANSMISSION HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID ONTO THE FRONT BRAKES DISCS. CONSUMER FOUND OUT ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE . CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM, AN...

Nov 14, 2001 Structure

DOOR AUTOLOCK MECHANISM FAILURE, POWER WINDOW FAILURE PRIOR TO THE APRIL 13, 2001 INCIDENT. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, PICKED UP FOUR CHILDREN. ENGAGED CAR IN REVERSE, AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED AT A MINIMUM OF 20MPHS, APPLIED BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, TRIED PUTTING CAR IN NEUTRAL, TRIED SHUTTING OFF CAR, HA...

Nov 14, 2001 Visibility

DOOR AUTOLOCK MECHANISM FAILURE, POWER WINDOW FAILURE PRIOR TO THE APRIL 13, 2001 INCIDENT. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, PICKED UP FOUR CHILDREN. ENGAGED CAR IN REVERSE, AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED AT A MINIMUM OF 20MPHS, APPLIED BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, TRIED PUTTING CAR IN NEUTRAL, TRIED SHUTTING OFF CAR, HA...

Nov 14, 2001 Structure

DOOR AUTOLOCK MECHANISM FAILURE, POWER WINDOW FAILURE PRIOR TO THE APRIL 13, 2001 INCIDENT. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, PICKED UP FOUR CHILDREN. ENGAGED CAR IN REVERSE, AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED AT A MINIMUM OF 20MPHS, APPLIED BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, TRIED PUTTING CAR IN NEUTRAL, TRIED SHUTTING OFF CAR, HA...

Nov 14, 2001 Visibility

DOOR AUTOLOCK MECHANISM FAILURE, POWER WINDOW FAILURE PRIOR TO THE APRIL 13, 2001 INCIDENT. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, PICKED UP FOUR CHILDREN. ENGAGED CAR IN REVERSE, AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED AT A MINIMUM OF 20MPHS, APPLIED BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, TRIED PUTTING CAR IN NEUTRAL, TRIED SHUTTING OFF CAR, HA...

Sep 28, 2001 Power Train

AFTER GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS IN IDLE GEAR WENT INTO REVERSE, AND VEHICLE RAN INTO AN EMBANKMENT BEFORE STOPPING.*AK

Sep 28, 2001 Power Train

AFTER GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS IN IDLE GEAR WENT INTO REVERSE, AND VEHICLE RAN INTO AN EMBANKMENT BEFORE STOPPING.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING CHAIN BUSTED THROUGH THE CASING THAT HOUSES IT IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAUSE COULD BE A FLAW IN THE CHAIN LINK, AND IT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE ENGINE, AND THAT THE ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. ESTIMATED COST IS $7000. MY COMMENTS TO THEM WERE, IF IT I...

Sep 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING CHAIN BUSTED THROUGH THE CASING THAT HOUSES IT IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CAUSE COULD BE A FLAW IN THE CHAIN LINK, AND IT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE ENGINE, AND THAT THE ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. ESTIMATED COST IS $7000. MY COMMENTS TO THEM WERE, IF IT I...

Sep 6, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT, AND VEHICLE RESTARTED 15 MINUTES LATER. CONSUMER THEN UNPLUGED BATTERY.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER WAS REPLACED.*ET

Sep 6, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT, AND VEHICLE RESTARTED 15 MINUTES LATER. CONSUMER THEN UNPLUGED BATTERY.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER WAS REPLACED.*ET

Sep 6, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT, AND VEHICLE RESTARTED 15 MINUTES LATER. CONSUMER THEN UNPLUGED BATTERY.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER WAS REPLACED.*ET

Sep 6, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PUT FIRE OUT, AND VEHICLE RESTARTED 15 MINUTES LATER. CONSUMER THEN UNPLUGED BATTERY.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER WAS REPLACED.*ET

Jul 12, 2001 Steering

STEERING RACK CORRODED, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. HEATER FUSE BOX WAS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

Jul 12, 2001 Visibility

STEERING RACK CORRODED, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. HEATER FUSE BOX WAS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

Jul 12, 2001 Electrical System

STEERING RACK CORRODED, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. HEATER FUSE BOX WAS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

Jul 12, 2001 Steering

STEERING RACK CORRODED, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. HEATER FUSE BOX WAS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

Jul 12, 2001 Visibility

STEERING RACK CORRODED, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. HEATER FUSE BOX WAS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

Jul 12, 2001 Electrical System

STEERING RACK CORRODED, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION. ALL FOUR POWER WINDOW MOTORS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. HEATER FUSE BOX WAS BURNED, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAIL TO COME DOWN DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SIX TIMES AND FAILED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAIL TO COME DOWN DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE SIX TIMES AND FAILED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 19, 2001 Visibility

ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED OVER TIME. I BELIEVE THE WINDOW IS FORMING A SEAL WITH THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TOP OF EACH WINDOW. THE POWER MOTER FOR THE WINDOW DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH TORQUE TO BREAK THIS SEAL TO OPEN THE POWER WINDOW. ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE NOW FAILED OVER PERIOD OF 6 M...

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER VERY HARD TO SHIFT . ORIGINALLY STUCK IN DRIVE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Visibility

ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED OVER TIME. I BELIEVE THE WINDOW IS FORMING A SEAL WITH THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TOP OF EACH WINDOW. THE POWER MOTER FOR THE WINDOW DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH TORQUE TO BREAK THIS SEAL TO OPEN THE POWER WINDOW. ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE NOW FAILED OVER PERIOD OF 6 M...

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER VERY HARD TO SHIFT . ORIGINALLY STUCK IN DRIVE. *AK

Jun 18, 2001 Structure

CTUATOR FOR ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. PROBLEM LOCKS WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN T DOOR NEEDS TO BE OPENED. EVEN THE KEY TO DOOR FAILS TO UNLOCK VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND AN EFFECTIVE REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENT...

Jun 18, 2001 Structure

CTUATOR FOR ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. PROBLEM LOCKS WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN T DOOR NEEDS TO BE OPENED. EVEN THE KEY TO DOOR FAILS TO UNLOCK VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND AN EFFECTIVE REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENT...

May 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH BRAKE APPLIED, VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

May 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH BRAKE APPLIED, VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK WHEN PARKING THE CAR. TURNED OFF THE MOTOR AND COULD NOT GET THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO PARK IN ORDER TO START CAR. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK WHEN PARKING THE CAR. TURNED OFF THE MOTOR AND COULD NOT GET THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO PARK IN ORDER TO START CAR. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER'S SEATBELT RECOILED BUT WOULD NOT COME BACK OUT. IT WAS STUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Seat Belts

REAR PASSENGER'S SEATBELT RECOILED BUT WOULD NOT COME BACK OUT. IT WAS STUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Seats

WHILE TRAVELIING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Seats

WHILE TRAVELIING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ALLOWING DRIVER TO SUFFER SEVERE INJURIES. IF AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED, DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE GONE FORWARD IN VEHICLE. DRIVER STRUCK HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL AND BROKE LEFT HAND ON TILT-WHEEL HANDLE. ARE THERE OTHER INSTANCES OF AIR BAGS IN ...

Jan 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ALLOWING DRIVER TO SUFFER SEVERE INJURIES. IF AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED, DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE GONE FORWARD IN VEHICLE. DRIVER STRUCK HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL AND BROKE LEFT HAND ON TILT-WHEEL HANDLE. ARE THERE OTHER INSTANCES OF AIR BAGS IN ...

Jan 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR HAD BEEN RETURNED TO DRIVER AFTER COMING OUT OF A CAR WASH. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND FATALITY TO THE DRIVER OF THE CONCORDE. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR HAD BEEN RETURNED TO DRIVER AFTER COMING OUT OF A CAR WASH. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND FATALITY TO THE DRIVER OF THE CONCORDE. *AK

Jan 12, 2001 Seat Belts

DUE TO LOCATION OF BUCKLE FOR SEAT BELT CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM UNDOING THE BELT. *AK THE BUCKLE IS HARD TO PRESS AND SEAT BELT WAS PLACED BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS AND IT IS TOO FAR. *YH

Jan 12, 2001 Seat Belts

DUE TO LOCATION OF BUCKLE FOR SEAT BELT CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM UNDOING THE BELT. *AK THE BUCKLE IS HARD TO PRESS AND SEAT BELT WAS PLACED BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS AND IT IS TOO FAR. *YH

Jan 7, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

MY SON, A TEENAGER AND EXCELLENT DRIVER, WAS DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY SNOW. CAR WAS IN MOTION WITH MINIMAL SPINNING OF WHEELS. SMOKE ENTERED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH VENTS. HE TURNED OFF CAR AND POPPED HOOD, WHICH DID NOT RELEASE. SAW FLAME IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH SLITS NEAR WIPERS. STI...

Jan 7, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

MY SON, A TEENAGER AND EXCELLENT DRIVER, WAS DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY SNOW. CAR WAS IN MOTION WITH MINIMAL SPINNING OF WHEELS. SMOKE ENTERED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH VENTS. HE TURNED OFF CAR AND POPPED HOOD, WHICH DID NOT RELEASE. SAW FLAME IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH SLITS NEAR WIPERS. STI...

Dec 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH CAUSES TIRES TO LOCK AND THE CAR SKIDS AND PITCHES FORWARD. OUR DOOR LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE BACK SEAT IS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE ASKED THE SALESPERSON (TIM WHITE) IF THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IF THIS ...

Dec 18, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH CAUSES TIRES TO LOCK AND THE CAR SKIDS AND PITCHES FORWARD. OUR DOOR LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE BACK SEAT IS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE ASKED THE SALESPERSON (TIM WHITE) IF THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IF THIS ...

Dec 18, 2000 Seats

BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH CAUSES TIRES TO LOCK AND THE CAR SKIDS AND PITCHES FORWARD. OUR DOOR LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE BACK SEAT IS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE ASKED THE SALESPERSON (TIM WHITE) IF THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IF THIS ...

Dec 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH CAUSES TIRES TO LOCK AND THE CAR SKIDS AND PITCHES FORWARD. OUR DOOR LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE BACK SEAT IS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE ASKED THE SALESPERSON (TIM WHITE) IF THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IF THIS ...

Dec 18, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH CAUSES TIRES TO LOCK AND THE CAR SKIDS AND PITCHES FORWARD. OUR DOOR LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE BACK SEAT IS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE ASKED THE SALESPERSON (TIM WHITE) IF THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IF THIS ...

Dec 18, 2000 Seats

BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY LOCK, WHICH CAUSES TIRES TO LOCK AND THE CAR SKIDS AND PITCHES FORWARD. OUR DOOR LOCKS ARE BROKEN AND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE BACK SEAT IS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE ASKED THE SALESPERSON (TIM WHITE) IF THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AND IF THIS ...

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING CAR & PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, IT TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, EVEN WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL. DRIVER SERVED TO AVOID PARKED CARS AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE HITTING A DITCH, WENT ACROSS A STREET, HIT ANOTHER DITCH BEFORE STOPPING. ALSO, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR ...

Dec 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING CAR & PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, IT TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, EVEN WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL. DRIVER SERVED TO AVOID PARKED CARS AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE HITTING A DITCH, WENT ACROSS A STREET, HIT ANOTHER DITCH BEFORE STOPPING. ALSO, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR ...

Dec 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING CAR & PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, IT TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, EVEN WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL. DRIVER SERVED TO AVOID PARKED CARS AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE HITTING A DITCH, WENT ACROSS A STREET, HIT ANOTHER DITCH BEFORE STOPPING. ALSO, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR ...

Dec 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING CAR & PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, IT TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, EVEN WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL. DRIVER SERVED TO AVOID PARKED CARS AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE HITTING A DITCH, WENT ACROSS A STREET, HIT ANOTHER DITCH BEFORE STOPPING. ALSO, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR ...

Nov 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION FROM CHRYSLER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION FROM CHRYSLER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Power Train Crash

HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION FROM CHRYSLER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION FROM CHRYSLER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION FROM CHRYSLER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Nov 10, 2000 Power Train Crash

HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION FROM CHRYSLER. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Jul 12, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

Jul 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Jul 12, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

Jun 6, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Jun 6, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

May 25, 2000 Power Train

WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE (CLUNKS). NLM

May 25, 2000 Power Train

WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISE (CLUNKS). NLM

Apr 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON MAKING A GRAUDAL STOP AFTER CUTTING OFF AND RESTARTING VEHICLE WITH FOOT DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE TOOK OFF, RESULTING IN UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A BRIDGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DET...

Apr 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON MAKING A GRAUDAL STOP AFTER CUTTING OFF AND RESTARTING VEHICLE WITH FOOT DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE TOOK OFF, RESULTING IN UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A BRIDGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DET...

Mar 27, 2000 Power Train

SHIFTER PIN TO INTERLOCK CABLE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE IGNITION KEY TO BECOME REMOVABLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN ANY GEAR. YH

Mar 27, 2000 Structure

THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO LOCK THE GLOVE BOX. YH

Mar 27, 2000 Power Train

SHIFTER PIN TO INTERLOCK CABLE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE IGNITION KEY TO BECOME REMOVABLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN ANY GEAR. YH

Mar 27, 2000 Structure

THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO LOCK THE GLOVE BOX. YH

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

A HEAVY ODOR OF GAS COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO THINK THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO REPORT THIS TO NHTS . THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. *AK.ET.

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

A HEAVY ODOR OF GAS COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO THINK THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO REPORT THIS TO NHTS . THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. *AK.ET.

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

A HEAVY ODOR OF GAS COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO THINK THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO REPORT THIS TO NHTS . THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. *AK.ET.

Mar 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

A HEAVY ODOR OF GAS COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO THINK THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO REPORT THIS TO NHTS . THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. *AK.ET.

Mar 5, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING, THE CENTER FIELD OF VIEW IS DISTORTED, CREATES EXCESSIVE VISUAL FATIGUE AND DIZZYNESS WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. NEVER CPMPLAINED ABOUT IT, ORIGINALLY BELIEVED IT WAS PART OF DESIGN OF "CAB FORWARD" YESTERDAY WHILE ON TRIP, 2ND DRIVER COMPLAINED OF DIZZYNESS AND DISCUSSED PROBLEM. DEFIN...

Mar 5, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING, THE CENTER FIELD OF VIEW IS DISTORTED, CREATES EXCESSIVE VISUAL FATIGUE AND DIZZYNESS WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. NEVER CPMPLAINED ABOUT IT, ORIGINALLY BELIEVED IT WAS PART OF DESIGN OF "CAB FORWARD" YESTERDAY WHILE ON TRIP, 2ND DRIVER COMPLAINED OF DIZZYNESS AND DISCUSSED PROBLEM. DEFIN...

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE BRAKES, AND THAT THE GRINDING WAS A NORMAL NOISE. *AK *ML

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE BRAKES, AND THAT THE GRINDING WAS A NORMAL NOISE. *AK *ML

Jan 19, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND OR ABOUT 50-60 MPH VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUME HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER NOTICED TSB FOR THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BY INSTALLING A SMALL BOLT TO SUPPORT THE LARGE BOLT STRUTS. CONSUMER ...

Jan 19, 2000 Suspension

WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND OR ABOUT 50-60 MPH VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUME HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER NOTICED TSB FOR THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BY INSTALLING A SMALL BOLT TO SUPPORT THE LARGE BOLT STRUTS. CONSUMER ...

Jan 10, 2000 Suspension

I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY 1999 CAR (5) TIMES. MY COMPLAINT REGARDING THE "FRONT LEFT" HAS BEEN THE SAME EACH TIME THE CARE WAS IN FOR SERVICE. EACH TIME THE "SYMPTOM" WAS NOT FIXED. THIS TIME THE RACK AND PINION IS BEING REPLACED. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Steering

I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY 1999 CAR (5) TIMES. MY COMPLAINT REGARDING THE "FRONT LEFT" HAS BEEN THE SAME EACH TIME THE CARE WAS IN FOR SERVICE. EACH TIME THE "SYMPTOM" WAS NOT FIXED. THIS TIME THE RACK AND PINION IS BEING REPLACED. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Suspension

I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY 1999 CAR (5) TIMES. MY COMPLAINT REGARDING THE "FRONT LEFT" HAS BEEN THE SAME EACH TIME THE CARE WAS IN FOR SERVICE. EACH TIME THE "SYMPTOM" WAS NOT FIXED. THIS TIME THE RACK AND PINION IS BEING REPLACED. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Steering

I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY 1999 CAR (5) TIMES. MY COMPLAINT REGARDING THE "FRONT LEFT" HAS BEEN THE SAME EACH TIME THE CARE WAS IN FOR SERVICE. EACH TIME THE "SYMPTOM" WAS NOT FIXED. THIS TIME THE RACK AND PINION IS BEING REPLACED. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CAUSING A COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TATALED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CAUSING A COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TATALED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS AT A CAR WASH WITH MY CAR RUNNING AND IN PARK. I SHIFTED WHEN MY CAR SURGED BACKWARD OUT OF CONTROL HITTING THE CAR BEHIND ME. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AFTER THE CRASH THE ENGINE WAS ROARING. NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT IT DID OVER $800.00 DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND $3000.00 DAMAGE TO THE CAR BEHIN...

Nov 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS AT A CAR WASH WITH MY CAR RUNNING AND IN PARK. I SHIFTED WHEN MY CAR SURGED BACKWARD OUT OF CONTROL HITTING THE CAR BEHIND ME. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AFTER THE CRASH THE ENGINE WAS ROARING. NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT IT DID OVER $800.00 DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND $3000.00 DAMAGE TO THE CAR BEHIN...

Oct 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEP COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS STILL UNRESOLVED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEP COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS STILL UNRESOLVED. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER STARTUP AN PUT INTO GEAR. HIT BUILDING ACROSS STREET.

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER STARTUP AN PUT INTO GEAR. HIT BUILDING ACROSS STREET.

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE RANGE. DRIVER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE BY BRAKING. BRAKING SKIDS LEFT ON PAVING. VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET BEFORE COLLIDING WITH A CONCRETE BLOCK WALL, TOTALLING VEHICLE AND WALL.

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE RANGE. DRIVER COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE BY BRAKING. BRAKING SKIDS LEFT ON PAVING. VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET BEFORE COLLIDING WITH A CONCRETE BLOCK WALL, TOTALLING VEHICLE AND WALL.

Jul 23, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2 DAYS LATER, THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC MOTOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Visibility

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2 DAYS LATER, THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW FAILED. DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC MOTOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Suspension

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REPORT ASSIGNED ODI ID: 707635. VEHICLE HAS WITHOUT WARNING SHUDDERED VIOLENTLY ON 3 OCCASIONS, ONCE AT 25-30 MPH AND TWICE AT 67 MPH. MALFUNCTION COULD NOT BE REPLICATED AFTER 90 MILES OF TEST DRIVING. NO PROBLEMS APPARENT WITH SUSPENSION OR STEERING. NO ENGINE OR TCM FAULT C...

Jul 16, 1999 Suspension

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REPORT ASSIGNED ODI ID: 707635. VEHICLE HAS WITHOUT WARNING SHUDDERED VIOLENTLY ON 3 OCCASIONS, ONCE AT 25-30 MPH AND TWICE AT 67 MPH. MALFUNCTION COULD NOT BE REPLICATED AFTER 90 MILES OF TEST DRIVING. NO PROBLEMS APPARENT WITH SUSPENSION OR STEERING. NO ENGINE OR TCM FAULT C...

Jun 25, 1999 Equipment

ERRATIC FUNCTIONING OF AIR CONDITIONER IN VERY WARM CLIMATE. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR IN TIMELY MANNER. ALSO DEALER NOT WILLING TO HAND OUT PAPERWORK UPON VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. AS WELL DEALER DID NOT OFFER ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION TO ME THE CONSUMER! *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Equipment

ERRATIC FUNCTIONING OF AIR CONDITIONER IN VERY WARM CLIMATE. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR IN TIMELY MANNER. ALSO DEALER NOT WILLING TO HAND OUT PAPERWORK UPON VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. AS WELL DEALER DID NOT OFFER ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION TO ME THE CONSUMER! *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Suspension

ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER 3 DAYS, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER VIOLENTLY. ONCE AT 35 MPH AND TWICE AT 65 MPH. APPLYING BRAKES DID NOT STOP PROBLEM. ONLY WHEN SPEED CAME DOWN TO 35 - 45 MPH. TWO DEALERS HAVE INSPECTED THE TIRES, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT RESULT. WHILE PROBLEM H...

Jun 17, 1999 Suspension

ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER 3 DAYS, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER VIOLENTLY. ONCE AT 35 MPH AND TWICE AT 65 MPH. APPLYING BRAKES DID NOT STOP PROBLEM. ONLY WHEN SPEED CAME DOWN TO 35 - 45 MPH. TWO DEALERS HAVE INSPECTED THE TIRES, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT RESULT. WHILE PROBLEM H...

May 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKING UP WHILE CRUISE CONTROL ON CAUSING VIBRATION, BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE TO COME FROM THE WHEELS.

May 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCKING UP WHILE CRUISE CONTROL ON CAUSING VIBRATION, BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE TO COME FROM THE WHEELS.

Mar 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN HER CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A REPAIR VEHICLE AND GROCERY CART STAND. MOST OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER HAS DECLARED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT THIS WAS AN UNCONTROLABLE SITUATION AND ONLY BY LUCK WAS NO ONE...

Mar 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN HER CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A REPAIR VEHICLE AND GROCERY CART STAND. MOST OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALER HAS DECLARED NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT THIS WAS AN UNCONTROLABLE SITUATION AND ONLY BY LUCK WAS NO ONE...

Jan 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING GARAGE AND PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR AND THE VEHICLE PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN VERY FAST, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING GARAGE AND PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR AND THE VEHICLE PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN VERY FAST, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING GARAGE AND PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR AND THE VEHICLE PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN VERY FAST, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING GARAGE AND PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR AND THE VEHICLE PULLED OFF ON ITS OWN VERY FAST, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 19, 1999 Suspension

DEAR SIR: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF CHRYSLER HAS REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND TRAILING ARMS ON THE CARS COMING OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE? THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY DO NOT KNOW. I AM PLANING ONBUYING A NEW CONCORDE LXI IN THE NEAR FUTURE. PLEASE RESPONDE. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE ELSE I CAN GET THIS INFO. T...

Jan 19, 1999 Suspension

DEAR SIR: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF CHRYSLER HAS REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND TRAILING ARMS ON THE CARS COMING OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE? THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY DO NOT KNOW. I AM PLANING ONBUYING A NEW CONCORDE LXI IN THE NEAR FUTURE. PLEASE RESPONDE. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE ELSE I CAN GET THIS INFO. T...

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FAN AND ENGINE PULLEY CAME LOOSE, CAUSING NO STEERING ABILITY, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE BOLT BEING TIGHTENED TOO HARD. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FAN AND ENGINE PULLEY CAME LOOSE, CAUSING NO STEERING ABILITY, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE BOLT BEING TIGHTENED TOO HARD. *AK