Model year record

1993 Chrysler Concorde

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 463 owner complaints on file.

Chrysler Concorde, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V215000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
402,830
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-02-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V184000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
722,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1999-01-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V130000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
84,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-06-12
Owners notified
1998-10-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3558,300 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner34—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip26—
Power train: automatic transmission20—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm13—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system12—
Engine and engine cooling: engine12—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12—
Fuel system, gasoline12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor12—
Structure12—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery11—
Air bags: frontal9—
Vehicle speed control877,881 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner7—
Electrical system: horn6—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly680,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition5—
Electrical system: ignition: switch5—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch5104,100 mi
Seats5—
Structure: body: door5—
Suspension: rear5—
Air bags4107,034 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust4—
Structure: frame and members4—
Suspension4—
Electrical system: wiring3—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3—
Steering: rack and pinion3—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments3—
Suspension: front3—
Unknown or other3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior3—
Electrical system236,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail2205,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Steering2134,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack2—
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Tires: tread/belt282,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling136,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment1134,500 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump136,800 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Parking brake1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control110,700 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels1—

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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