1994 Chrysler CONCORDE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
203 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
93,725 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 203 complaints (12.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 32 | 15.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 26 | 12.8% |
| Steering behavior | 18 | 8.9% |
| Engine operation | 16 | 7.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 4.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 14 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Seats | 7 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 25; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 16; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 14; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 11; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 11; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Seats: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 175 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1995: 47; 1996: 21; 2000: 61; 2001: 21; 2002: 16; 2003: 14; 2004: 12; 2005: 6; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 32 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 26 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10031530 · 2003-07-30 (July 30, 2003)
IN JUNE 2002, WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 120 MPH AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AND STOP THE VEHICLE BY TAKING THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057940 · 2004-02-11 (February 11, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 70 MPH. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DECREASE SPEED CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES IN DRIVE THEN IN NEUTRAL , BUT THE ATTEMPT FAILED. AS A RESULT VEHICLE WENT OVER A GUARD RAIL, AND ROLLED DOWN A MOUNTAIN. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND INJURIES TO SEVERAL BODY PARTS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043546 · 2003-10-25 (October 25, 2003)
I HAVE A 1994 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT I PURCHASED NEW. I HAVE EXPERIENCED MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS SINGLE VEHICLE THAN 12 OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED COMBINED. HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT CHRYSLER REFUSED TO FIX WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY: THE GAS CYLINDERS THAT HOLD THE HOOD UP BECAME WEAK AND THE HOOD STRUCK ME ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD WHILE I WAS CHANGING THE OIL. THE TRUNK LID WILL ALSO FALL AND HIT YOU ON THE HEAD. ONE OF THE REAR INSIDE DOOR LATCHES BROKE AND CHRYSLER ALSO REFUSED TO FIX THAT. I DECIDED TO FIX THE DOOR LATCH M…
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049855 · 2003-12-02 (December 2, 2003)
TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 136,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10049855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056152 · 2004-01-30 (January 30, 2004)
THE TIE-RODS IN MY 1994 CHRYSLER CONCORDE HAVE FAILED REPEATEDLY SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS AS WELL AS DEPLETED STEERING ABILITY. ADDITIONALLY MY STEERING WHEEL IS APPROX. 45 DEGREES OFFSET FROM CENTER. MY DEALER REPLACED MY TIE-RODS AT APPROX. 150,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY PURCHASED WITH MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IS AT 173,680 MILES NOW AND THE TIE-RODS ARE ONCE AGAIN IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. I AM CONCERNED THESE PARTS ARE DEFFECTIVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE PUT ON THEM BECAUSE OF A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERI…
Owner-reported narrative. 173,680 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131022 · 2005-08-02 (August 2, 2005)
OUR VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE IN MOTION. THIS IS UNSAFE, AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT, SINCE WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS THERE IS NO POWER STEERING AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLS. SOMETIMES THE RPMS DROP DOWN TO NEAR ZERO AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON BEFORE IT STALLS. OCCASIONALLY THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLETELY STALL, AND THE ENGINE RECOVERS, RESULTING IN A STRONG JERK. ALSO OCCASIONALLY THE CAR JUST JERKS NOTICEABLY TO STRONGLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON NOTICEABLY FOR A FEW MONTHS, AND WE HAVE …
Owner-reported narrative. 91,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10080838 · 2004-07-12 (July 12, 2004)
MY 1994 CHRYSLER CONCORD 3.3 (FLEX FUEL) LITER SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION. MY HEATER ONLY BLOWS HOT AIR, FUEL CAN BE SMELLED WHILE VECHILE IS RUNNING, MIL CODE 12,11,41 HAVE BEEN DISPLAYED,FOG OR MIST COATS THE INSIDE WINDOWS EVERYDAY,THE FRONT END OF MY CAR FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING TO RIP LOOSE. I'VE INSTALLED A NEW FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, HAD MY AIR CONDITIONER RECHARGED, NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSTALLED,NEW O2 SENSERS,FUEL INJECTION CLEANING SERVICE PERFORMED,TRANSMISSION REPLACED,DIFFERENTIAL REPLACED, OUTER TIE RODS REPLACED AND HAVE KEP…
Owner-reported narrative. 116,035 miles reported. Look up ODI 10080838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091445 · 2004-09-07 (September 7, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED AND STALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091445 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003892 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE HAS A VERY BAD FUEL LEAK. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003892 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490783 · 1996-02-13 (February 13, 1996)
TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490783 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 748851 · 2001-07-20 (July 20, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO LOW GEAR IN A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED MANNER. THIS CAUSES THE ENGINE TO REACH A "RED LINE" CONDITION WITHIN A FRACTION OF A SECOND, AND CAUSES THE CAR TO REDUCE SPEED IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. SINCE THE BREAK LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED, THIS SITUATION POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZZARD, AS THE CAR BEHIND MAY BE UNABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION FROM THE TOTALLY UNEXPECTED AND UN-SIGNALED BREAKING ACTION. THIS CONDITION HAPPENED ABOUT 6 TIMES WITHIN ABOUT A ONE HOUR PERIOD, WHILE THE HEADLI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 748851 at NHTSA ↗