1994 Chrysler CONCORDE: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 10009657 · 2003-03-03 (March 3, 2003)
THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS PUSHED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011786 · 2003-04-07 (April 7, 2003)
THE PCV HOSE COLLAPSED, AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HOSE BROKE. *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 116,080 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011786 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016384 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)
COOLING FANS AND A/C FANS DO NOT WORK AT ALL CAUSING VEHICLE TO CONSTANTLY OVER HEAT AND LEAK ANTI FREEZE AND TO SMOKE WHENEVER IT IS DRIVEN ALSO A PIECE CALLED A SOLENOID CIRCUIT IS BAD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO RUN BAD AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS CAR OR HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM THE CAR IS INACTIVE AS OF NOW. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016384 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017317 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
THE HEAT CAME ON BY ITSELF IN THE FULLEST CAPACITY. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE HEAT OFF OR LOWER IT, BECAUSE IT WAS CONTROLLED BY A COMPUTER SYSTEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017427 · 2003-07-03 (July 3, 2003)
THE THROTTLE CABLE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK. THE MANUFACTURER HAD DISCONTINUED THE PART. *NLM *THE THROTTLE WAS HARD TO DEPRESS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017427 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017859 · 2003-04-30 (April 30, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB STRAIGHT ON FRONT REAR COLLISION. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED INTO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRABLE. *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026980 · 2003-07-10 (July 10, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED BACKWARD. CONSUMER HAS TO USE A PIECE OF WOOD TO POSITION SEAT BACK CORRECTLY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026980 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V021000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
Reported: 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
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.
Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V024000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 1994-02-08 (February 8, 1994)
THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
Consequence: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V184000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 1998-08-06 (August 6, 1998)
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.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V215000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Reported: 1999-08-09 (August 9, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗