1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
QUICK-STRUTS AFTER MARKET REPLACEMENT PARTS MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THIS PRODUCT IS CALLED A MONROE QUICK- STRUT. THE FAILED PART WAS RETURNED FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT: PART #171939. THE TOP OF THE STRUT, NUT, AND STEAL WASHER "TORE FREE" OF THE PLATE WHICH COMPRESSES THE SPRING. THE 'TOP PLATE' PART OF THE ASSEMBLY REMAINED ANCHORED TO THE CAR BY THREE NUTS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK. THIS PLATE NO LONGER CONTAINED THE STRUT AND THE COMPRESSED SPRING AS SUPPLIED IN QUICK STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY AS PURCHASED, HAS A NUT AND WASHER MOUNTED IN TWO INCHES OF RUBBER MOLDED IN THE PLATE ON TOP OF THE STRUT SPRING ASSEMBLY. THAT RUBBER COMPONENT FAILED. THIS BECOMES OBVIOUS AFTER THE PARTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE OEM PART CONTAINS A LARGE WASHER LOCATED ON THE TOP WHICH WOULD PREVENT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE...
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUSHINGS, IN FRONT END, INCLUDING MOTOR MOUNT. ALL HAVE WORN PREMATURELY AND WERE VERY EXPENSIVE. STILL HAVE STEERING BUSHING TO BE REPLACED THAT CAUSES DRIFT, BUT UNABLE AT THIS TIME TO AFFORD. REALLY DISAPPOINTED THAT NO RECALL HAS SURFACED ON THESE ESSENTIAL PARTS. *JB
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CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT WAS REPLACED, THE RIGHT REAR STRUT WAS LEAKING, ALSO THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT SWAY BAR.*JB
#858397
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WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL WILL DRIFT TO EITHER SIDE. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRING. *AK
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PROBLEM: VEHICLE WANDERS AND REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTIVE STEERING INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. NO MATTER WHAT THE ROAD CONDITION( WET/DRY/FLAT/CROWNED), THE CAR WILL " DRIFT" AND OR PULL TO THE SIDE WITH OUT ANY APPARENT PATTERN, CONSEQUENTLY, INTENSE CONCENTRATION IS REQUIRED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, THE EFFORT TO STEER RIGHT/ LEFT IS VARIABLE, AGAIN WITH OUT A PATTERN. THE CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SPEED-SENSITIVE STEERING. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE RECORDS, THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE SAME DIFFICULTY. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED ON A REGULAR BASIS; THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND I HAVE PRECISELY ADJUSTED THE TIRE PSI ALL TO NO AVAIL. I HAD A 1996 EAGLE VISION THAT HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS, THOUGH I DID NOT REPORT IT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *AK
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Steeringlinkages
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Unknown Or Other
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Seat Belts
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
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Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
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Wheels
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