1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 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 Structure Complaints
WHEN I WOULD PLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE ON MY 1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THE GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK AND ACCELERATE AT A RAPID RATE. THE ONLY WAY THAT I COULD STOP THE ACCELERATION WAS BY PLACING BOTH ON THE BRAKE AND TURNING THE KEY OFF. DAVE DENNIS CHRYSLER DEALER IN DAYTON, OH., VERIFIED THIS. THEY FOUND THAT THE CRADLE BUSHINGS WERE BAD WHICH CAUSED THE MOTOR TO MOVE AND HIT THE THROTTLE WHICH CAUSED THE MOTOR TO REV. UP IN GEAR. THEY REPLACED THE CRADLE BUSHINGS AND I HAVE HAD NO TROUBLE SINCE. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MECHANIC AT THE CHRYSLER DEALER STATED THAT WORN CRADLE BUSHINGS WERE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH K FRAMES USED ON CHRYSLERS. I CAN'T BE THE ONLY PERSON WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM DUE TO CRADLE BUSHINGS WEAR. *NM
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT CAR SEEMED TO BE PULLING TO THE LEFT/RIGHT. THE CONSUMER HEARD SOMETHING POP AND RATTLE AND THEN PARTS STARTED FALLING FROM THE VEHICLE ON TO THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED MORE PARTS AND THEY FAILED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE WAS LEAKING . ANOTHER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT END WAS COMING PART AND WAS LOOSE. THE FRAME WAS LOOSE AND NOTHING WAS HOLDING IT TOGETHER. AFTER REPLACING ALL THE PARTS, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. BUT, DIDN'T TELL HER WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, BUT NOW PROBLEM IS WORSE. CAR WAS JUMPING LIKE IT DIDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR. TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT'S SLIPPING. CONTACT CALLED NHTSA LAST WEEK AND TALKED TO A LADY AND WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FLUID LINE. BOUGHT...
THERE WERE SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECTS. THE A/C TURNS ON EVEN IF LOCKED OUT, THE DRIVER'S DOOR LEAKED, THE DASH LIGHTS BLINK ON/OFF WITHOUT CONTROL (ALL GAUGES), AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT, LIGHTS UP. BF THE TRUNK WOULD OPEN DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE AIR, AT NIGHT, THE WINDOW WOULD STEAM UP COMPLETELY IN SECONDS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD QUIT. *SC *JB
WATER LEAKS UNDER AIR VENTS UNDER WINDOW WIPERS ,BODY SEAMS LET WATER IN CAR AS FAST AS IT WILL RUN.HAVE SEALED 1 LEAK WITH SILICONE ON SEAM ON PASSENGER SIDE. CARPET AND MAT ON DRIVER SIDE NOW GETTING WET AND STINKS. REPLACED WINDSHIELD 6-27-03,SO I KNOW THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. CAR BOUGHT NEW AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT. DEALERS SERVICE MGR.CLAIMS THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROBLEMS,BUT MY MECHANIC,KNOWS A CHRYSLER MECHANIC THERE,AND HE SAYS THERE ARE PLENTY OF COMPLAINTS. THEY HAVE EVEN SPRAYED RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING ON SEAMS AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO SEAL WATER LEAKS.
Other 1997 CHRYSLER CONCORDE Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Child Seatshellbooster
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint