2000 CHRYSLER Concorde Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
178 complaints
I BOUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW FROM THE DODGE/CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. I WAS DRIVING WHEN I HEARD A TICKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE, I USED MY CELLPHONE TO CALL MY MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY MY TIMING CHAIN BUT THAT IF IT'S JUST TICKING IT'S NOT IMMINENT DANGER OF BREAKING. I ARRIVED TO WORK AND UPON LEAVING WORK, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND, I SAW SMOKE COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK COMPANY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. MY MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN AND WOULD COST $6000.00 TO REPLACE IT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME ( 2 TOWING FEES AT THIS POINT AT $90.00 EACH). I CALLED A MECHANIC THAT SPECIALIZES IN INTREPID/CONCORDE REPAIRS AND HE ADVISED THAT I SHOULD TOW THE CAR TO HIM AS IT MIGHT NOT BE COMPLETELY BLOWN. ANOTHER TOWING FEE ($90.00) AND ANOTHER MECHANICS OPINION, YES THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN AND THIS MECHANIC STATED THE REASON FOR FAILURE WAS OIL SLUDGE. I ASKED WHAT I COULD HAVE DONE TO PREVENT THAT FROM HAPPENING AND HE STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO, IT'S A KNOWN DEFECT IN THAT PARTICULAR ENGINE AND THAT IF I WERE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, IT WAS HIS ADVICE TO NOT PUT A 2.7L ENGINE BACK IN, BUT RATHER A 3.2 OR 3.5L ENGINE IN AS THEY DID NOT HAVE THE DEFECT OF THE 2.7L. I NOW HAVE A PAPER WEIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY AS I DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR AND NOW HAVE A CAR PAYMENT TO A CAR THAT I DON'T EVEN REALLY LIKE MUCH. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITH A KNOWN ENGINE DEFECT AND WHY CHRYSLER WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Mar 13, 2012
HELLO, I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION WITH MY YEAR 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT AND I PURCHASED THIS CAR ROUGHLY A YEAR AND A HALF AGO WITH 41,000 MILES ON IT. THE CARFAX VEHICLE REPORT STATED THAT THE CAR HAD PERFECT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND IT WAS OWNED BY ONE FEMALE OWNER OVER THE COURSE OF ITS LIFE. AFTER OWNING THE CAR I NOW HAVE ABOUT 65,000 MILES ON THIS CAR, WITH PERFECT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. I AM EXPERIENCING THE SYMPTOMS OF THE ENGINE SLUDGE PROBLEM THAT THESE 2.7 LITER ENGINES EXPERIENCE. MY RPMS ARE DROPPING TO LOW REVS AT IDLE, AND MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT THE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY SEIZE WHILE DRIVING. AT THIS POINT I NO LONGER DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND LEAVE IT STATIONARY IN MY PARENTS GARAGE. TO REPLACE THESE ENGINES THEY COST AROUND 4,000 - 10,000 DOLLARS. THAT IS MORE THAN THE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE ITSELF. THERE IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE DESIGN, AND ANY QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH CAN SHOW THIS. THERE ARE HUNDREDS UPON THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE IN PUBLIC FORUMS AND ENGINE ORIENTED WEBSITES. I ONLY HOPE THAT THIS ORGANIZATION INVESTIGATES THIS SITUATION, AND TAKES IT SERIOUSLY. *TR
Apr 17, 2011
THE MOTOR ON A MY 2.7L 2000 CHRYSLER CONTOUR ROD BEARINGS WENT OUT RUINING THE MOTOR. THE REPAIR WOULD BE 3,000. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS A KNOWN INCIDENT WITH THESE MOTORS THAT CHRYSLER USES IN THIS MODEL. THE MOTOR WENT OUT ON A CAMPING TRIP 180 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. I LEFT THE CAR AT A SHOP AND AM CURRENTLY DONATING IT TO CHARITY. *TR
Jul 31, 2010
ENGINE QUIT ON WELL MAINTAINED 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE (2.7 LITER ENGINE) W/ 80K MILES AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TIMING CHAIN/BELT BROKEN. REQUIRES ENTIRE ENGINE SWAP TO FIX, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR
Jul 21, 2010
COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE, LOUD KNOCKING. *TR
Jun 28, 2010
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STEERING
17 complaints
STEERING PROBLEM...FIRST WENT OUT TURNING TO THE LEFT ONLY..NOW IT MAKES TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN IT IS COLD TILL IT WARMS UP BUT POWER ONLY WORKS TURNING TO THE RIGHT...BEEN TOLD RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.. *TR
Jan 22, 2008
CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI, MODEL YEAR 2000, MILEAGE 71930: LEAVING DRIVEWAY, TURNING RIGHT, UPON TRYING TO CENTER STEERING WHEEL AFTER TURN, IT WOULD NOT TURN BACK TO THE LEFT AND I RAN OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. MINOR DAMAGE. BACKED OUT AND ONLY COULD STEER LEFT WITH EXTREME EFFORT. MANAGED TO GET CAR BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. CALL MECHANIC, TOLD ME RACK AND PINION HAD FAILED - COMMON PROBLEM ON 2000 CONCORDE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD. *AK
Jul 07, 2007
BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE (STRAIGHT WITHOUT TURNING) AT HOME; THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY DIDN'T RESPOND TO ANY ACTION FROM DRIVER (MY WIFE) AFTER A "SNAPPING SOUND" WAS HEARD. NO PRIOR ACCIDENT OR KNOWN DAMAGE TO TRIGGER THIS. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR OTHER BUSY ARTERY, THE OUTCOME MIGHT HAVE BEEN WITH PERSONAL AND/OR MATERIAL CONSEQUENCES. HOPEFULLY THIS WASN'T THE CASE. THIS IS A CHRYSLER CONCORD XI 2000 WITH 38,000 MILES, AND OVERALL IN PRISTINE CONDITIONS. *JB
Dec 17, 2006
CHRYSLER 2000 CONCORDE LXI STEERING RACK FAILURE. *JB
Oct 09, 2006
MY WIFE AND SON WERE PARKING THE VEHICLE WHEN A CREAK FOLLOWED BY A LOUD POPPING NOISE OCCURED. AT THAT POINT, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STEERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER SHIP IN FRISCO, TX FOR ANALYSIS. SUBSEQUENT REPORT FROM THE DEALERSHIP WAS THAT BOTH PINS HOLDING THE TIE-ROD ENDS TO THE RACK AND PINION STEERING BOX HAD SHEARED. IN ADDITION, THE RACK AND PINION STEERING BOX HAD A CRACK. DON'T KNOW IF THE PINS SHEARED FIRST OR THE CRACK IN THE BOX CAME FIRST. THE STEERING WHEEL INSIDE THE CAR COULD BE ROTATED 360 DEG. IN EITHER DIRECTION WITH NO ACCOMPANING ACTION OF THE TIRES ON THE GROUND. ABSOLUTLY NO STEERING CONTROL WHATSOEVER! THIS WAS A TOTAL COLLOSAL MANUFACTUREING DEFECT IN THE STEERING THAT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE (CHECK THE WEBSITE COMPLAINT # 10053466) IN TUCSAN, AZ AROUND JANUARY OF 2004. MY RACK & PINION STEERING BOX WAS REPLACED AT 35K MILES BY THIS SAME DEALERSHIP WHILE STILL UNDER WARRENTY DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WHILE STEERING THE CAR. I'M JUST GREATFUL THAT MY WIFE AND SON WERE NOT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS MAJOR FAILURE OCCURED. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED IF THIS IS NOT FIXED! QUIT IGNORING THE FACT (CHRYSLER) THAT THERE IS A ENGINEERING DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE MODEL! *NM
Feb 02, 2006
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STRUCTURE
15 complaints
THE LIFTS ON THE HOOD AND TRUNK HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF FALLING. THE DOOR AND HEADLIGHT TRIM IS GOING TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAS PULLED COMPLETELY OFF THE DOORS AND HEADLIGHTS BECAUSE OF SHRINKAGE, THEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES AN HOUR THE HOOD MOLDING CAME FLYING OFF AND WENT OVER THE TOP OF THE CAR AND LANDED IN THE DITCH. THESE ARE DEFECTS WHICH I FEEL CHRYSLER SHOULD REPLACE. *TR
Apr 22, 2013
THE HYDRAULIC MECHANISM'S THAT HOLD UP THE TRUNK AND THE HOODS ON CHRYSLER CONCORDS AND OTHER MODELS HAVE A TENDENCY TO ALLOW THE HOOD OR TRUNK TO CLOSE SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON MY 2000 CONCORD AND MY MOTHER'S CONCORD ALSO. IT IS NOT A MATTER OR EXCESS WEAR BECAUSE THERE ARE ONLY 50, 000 MILES ON MY CAR THE HOOD HAS ONLY BEEN OPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES GIVE OR TAKE A FEW. THE EVENT THAT PROMPTED ME TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT LEFT A HUGE WELT ON MY HEAD, ALMOST KNOCKED ME UNCONSCIOUS IN A STORE PARKING LOT, AND MADE IT NECESSARY FOR ME TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVISE FROM THE BCBS HOTLINE. THE TRUNK OF MY CAR CLOSED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS MOVING MY HEAD TOWARD IT TO PUT GROCERIES IN THE TRUCK. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE HOOD SLAM SHUT ON ME BUT AT THE TIME I WAS NOT UNDER IT. THE HOOD AND TRUNK HAVE CONSIDERABLE WEIGHT AND IF THEY CATCH SOMEONE WITH THE FULL FORCE OF THEIR FALL I HAVE NO DOUBT IT COULD BE FATAL. THE FAILURE IS MORE PREVALENT IN COLD WEATHER. IN FACT, MY TRUNK AND HOOD WILL NOT STAY UP ON THEIR OWN IN COLD WEATHER AND THIS IS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. THE INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED TO ME HAPPENED IN WARM WEATHER HOWEVER. I AM SURPRISED THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A RECALL ON THESE PARTS. AS I STATED EARLIER I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON MORE THAN ONE CHRYSLER. THIS NEVER HAPPENED WHEN THE HOODS AND TRUNKS WERE HELD OPEN WITH SPRINGS. SO MUCH FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY. *TR
Oct 10, 2008
WE WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH ON THE FRONT BEACH ROAD IN PANAMA CITY, FL, DURING CHRISTMAS 06 THE PLASTIC PIECE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE HOOD FLEW OFF AND HIT OUR WINDSHIELD VERY HARD AND FLEW OVER OUR CAR. IT WAS DARK AND WE WERE NOT SURE WHAT HIT OUR WINDSHIELD UNTIL THE MORNING AND WE SAW THAT LONG PIECE WAS MISSING FROM OUR CAR. WE WENT AND TRIED TO FIND THE PIECE THAT FLEW OFF ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT COULD NOT FIND IT. WE ARE NOT SURE HOW MUCH THIS PIECE WILL COST US, BUT I FEEL FOR IT TO FLY OFF AND HIT OUR WINDSHIELD WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND NOT SURE IF IT HIT ANYONE BEHIND US. I FEEL AFTER READING THIS COMPLAINT SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS SITE THAT CHRYSLER NEEDS TO RESEARCH HIS PROBLEM AND FIX THE PROBLEM AND REIMBURSE US WHO HAVE LOST THIS PIECE TO THEIR NEGLIGENCE. *JB
Feb 10, 2007
TRUNK GAS STRUTS HAVE FAILED TWICE. THE ORIGINAL AND A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT SET. THE CAR HAS ABOUT 54000 MILES AS OF NOW. THE LAST SET LET THE TRUNK LID ALMOST FALL AND STRIKE MY WIFE ON THE HEAD WHILE LOADING GROCERIES. *NM
Sep 11, 2006
DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE PLASTIC TRIM BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND HOOD BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VIBRATION STARTED IN THE CENTER AND THEN THE PLASTIC TRIM CAME OFF. UPON INSPECTION, HE DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC CLIP ATTACHED TO THE TRIM OF THE METAL BROKE. THE PLASTIC CLIPS WEAKENED AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO SEE WHY IT CAME OFF. THE PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT TO REPORT THE PROBLEM TO CHRYSLER. *AK UPDATED 11/16/2005. *NM
Oct 26, 2005
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
15 complaints
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY DOOR LOCKS FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON TO LOCK OR UNLOCK IT WILL NOT WORK AND IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE.I HAVE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS BY HAND. I HAVE CHECKED WITH MY MECHANIC AND HE TELLS ME ITS PROBABLY THE MOTOR AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED IN EACH DOOR AT ABOUT $150.00 EACH DOOR. I BOUGHT MY CAR NEW IN 2000 I LOVE THE CAR BUT HATE THIS PROBLEM.
Mar 22, 2011
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRUNK FELL DOWN AND HIT THE CONTACT ON THE HEAD. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE TRUNK FELL DOWN PERIODICALLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
Sep 22, 2006
I HAVE A 2000 CHRYSLER 300M. AT 15MPH, THE DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THAT IS NORMAL. HOWEVER, LAST MONTH, THE LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE LOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED BY THE PASSENGER. IF THE DRIVER WERE INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT, THERE WOULD BE NO WAY FOR THE PASSENGER TO GET OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR.
May 13, 2005
DOOR LOCKS: CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FORM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BACK DOOR LOCKED DRIVERS SIDE. CONSUMER CANNOT OPEN DOOR MANUALLY, BUT IT OPENS WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY OR WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL. *AK FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MADE NOISE, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FROZE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED BY REMOTE OR MANUALLY. CONSUME RCONSIDERED THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM IN CASE OF A COLLISION WITH INJURY PASSENGERS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 31, 2005
THE DOOR LOCKS TEND NOT TO UNLOCK, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK THE PASSENGER HAD TO SLIDE ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. ATTEMPTS TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE KEY AND MANUAL LOCK FAILED. LOCK WAS REPLACED. REAR PASSENGER HAD TO SLIDE ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCK MOTOR WAS REPLACED AND A LOUD BUZZ NOISE CAME FROM THE LOCK MOTOR FOR A FEW DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION. LOCK DOES NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. *TC
Jan 19, 2005
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13 complaints
OUR 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORD SHOT OUT A PARKING SPOT WHEN MY HUSBAND STARTED THE CAR. TOYOTA ISN'T THE ONLY VEHICLE WITH THIS FAULT. CHILDREN NEARBY WERE JUST MISSED. THE CAR BRUSHED ONE TEEN. WE NEVER HAD ANY PREVIOUS ISSUES LIKE THIS. THE CAR SPED OUT OF THE SPACE, HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE NEXT SECTION OVER WHICH HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE NEXT SECTION OVER- NOT NEXT TO- BUT PARKING SECTIONS APART. ALL THREE VEHICLES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED. DAIMLERCHRYSLER DENIED ANY MALFUNCTION. WE HAD FINANCIAL LOSS AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT.*TR
Feb 24, 2010
SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF CAR IN A PARKING LOT WHEN PUT IN GEAR. TOTALLED 2 CARS. *JB
May 05, 2007
DT: WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES AND THE GAS FELT LIKE THEY WERE ACCELERATING, IT ACCELERATED SO BAD THE CONSUMER RAN A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. HAD TO PUT IT IN PARK, AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP OVER 100 MPH, AND THE CAR WAS FULL OF GAS FUMES. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK, AND CONSUMER DIDN'T TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL. IT KEPT ACCELERATING. CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. IT SLOWED DOWN, BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION TO GET THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER CONTINUOUSLY STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, BUT COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN FOR A MOMENT AND THEN CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED. IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE BEING APPLIED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONSUMER FINALLY MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
Jul 25, 2005
WHEN THE CONSUMER PLACED HER FOOT ON BRAKE, TO PLACE THE GEAR INTO REVERSE, THE MOTOR STARTED REVVING UP. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT JUST JUMPED INTO REVERSE, CAR SPUN IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE HITTING ANOTHER CAR. *SC *JB
Jan 10, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 TO 30 MPH DRIVER APPROACHED A RED LIGHT, TOOK FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AND APPLIED THE BRAKES,THEN PUT FOOT BACK ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND VEHICLE STALLED. . ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AS AN INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SHUT DOWN/STALLED. VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
Mar 18, 2004
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaints
TURN LIGHTS OFF CAR CUTS OFF.
Nov 18, 2015
I OWN A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. I HAVE A PROBLEM THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE DOOR AND INSIDE COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO SHOPS TO FIND THE PROBLEM BUT THE LIGHTS NEVER COME ON. FRUSTRATING IS PUTTING IT LIGHTLY. THE LIGHTS HAVE COME ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS POWERED OFF AND HAS DRAINED MY CAR BATTERY. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THIS ON AND OFF WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS HAS BEEN GOING ON NOW FOR THREE + YEARS. GOOD THING I OWN ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT IS NOT A CHRYSLER PRODUCT. *TR
Nov 02, 2009
2000 CONCORDE~THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR A/C REPAIR. IT WILL JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP COOLING. THE FIRST TIME, 08/2004, IT HELD A CHARGE AND CHRYSLER COULDN'T FIND A LEAK OR PROBLEM ANYWHERE. THE SECOND TIME, 04/2005, CHRYSLER COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AGAIN, SO THEY SUGGESTED REPLACING THE EVAPORATOR COIL (THEY WEREN'T POSITIVE IF THIS WAS THE PROBLEM OR NOT SINCE THE E. COIL SEEMED "O.K.") TO REPLACE THE E. COIL IT WOULD HAVE COST $1,100! SO, CHRYSLER REFERS ME TO A LOCAL, VERY REPUTABLE, AUTO A/C BUSINESS. WE TAKE IT THERE, 04/2005, THE A/C HOLDS A CHARGE ALL NIGHT AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANY LEAKS ANYWHERE, PLUS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE EVAPORATOR COIL. TODAY IS A MONTH LATER AND MY A/C IS NOT WORKING AGAIN! I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE.
May 19, 2005
THE HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, MAKING THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD DIFFICULT AT NIGHT, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *AK THIS CONDITION ALSO EXIST WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. ALSO THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
Feb 16, 2005
THE VEHICLES BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 65 MPH THEN THE ENGINE DIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE SHORTED OUT BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR. *NLM
May 02, 2003
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SEATS
7 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH IN REVERSE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT FELL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE SEAT BACK IN PLACE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE FOR THIS FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,980.
Nov 13, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON SITTING IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT, THE BACK OF THE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS INTO A RECLINED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE SEAT FAILED DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE SEAT RECLINER WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
Apr 20, 2006
CONSUMER WAS ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND DRIVER 'S FRONT SEAT COLLAPSED FORWARD. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK......*AK
Jan 03, 2005
AFTER THE CONSUMER MADE TWO APPOINTMENTS TO HAVE THE RECALL FOR THE SEAT RECLINER REPAIRED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL # 03 V 035 000. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WORK WAS COMPLETED. *SCC
May 06, 2003
THE SEAT RECLINER BOLTS ON THE DRIVER'S POWER SEAT BROKE CAUSING THE RECLINER PORTION OF THE SEAT TO RECLINE RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME. THE MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT CLARK NOTED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED AS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO THE FIX PROBLEM.*JB
Mar 26, 2003
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AIR BAGS
5 complaints
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASE A 2000 CHRYSLER LH MARCH IN 2006. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A SPLIT IN THE DASH BOARD OVER THE AIRBAG DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO OWNER OF DEALERSHIP ONE MONTH LATER BECAUSE THE REPAIR ON DASH BOARD SPLIT OPEN. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD ONLY REPAIR AND NOT REPLACE THE DASH BOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 11/30/06 HIS VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT HIS VEHICLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. CONTACT HAD HIS INSURANCE ADJUSTER LOOK AT VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD BY THE ADJUSTER THAT THE DASH BOARD IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE ADJUSTER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE DASHBOARD COULD NOT BE PATCH OVER THE AIRBAG DOORS. THE CONTACT SAID THAT INSURANCE THE ADJUSTER SAID THAT PIECES OF PAINT AND PUTTING COULD COME OFF INTO PASSENGERS FACE AND EYES.
Dec 20, 2006
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK ......DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE, REQUIRING TWO SURGERIES TO DATE AND WILL REQUIRE FURTHER WORK. *AK
Jan 07, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE AIR BAG BECAME INOPERATIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Oct 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN.*AK
Jun 26, 2001
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING.CHRYSLER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMTS TO FIX.THE LAST TIME IT CAME ON (JUNE 2000) THEY FOUND TROUBLE CODE IN COMPUTER BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN ONLY IN WARM WEATHER.DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT AIRBAG WOULD WORK IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Feb 13, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS ANY KIND OF RECALL OR INVESTIGATION ON MY VEHICLE HEADLIGHT LENS I HAVE ORIGINAL LENSES AND THEY ARE CLOUDED OVER LEAVING NIGHT VISIBILITY VERY LOW THANK YOU *TR
Sep 19, 2014
CONSUMER WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH HEADLIGHTS. AS LONG AS HE WAS DRIVING IN DAY LIGHT EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT, WHEN HE WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT HE COULD NOT SEE. THE LOW BEAM GAVE HIM AN APPROXIMATE DISTANCE OF 75 FEET IN FRONT. CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THAT WAS THE WAY THE LIGHTENING SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT EVEN IF HE HAD THE HEADLIGHTS CHANGED IT WOULD NOT BE ANY DIFFERENT BECAUSE THE TYPE OF BEAMS THAT FITTED THIS VEHICLE WERE ALL THE SAME, AND THEY COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT HE COULD BE IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT WAS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. *AK *SC
Jan 07, 2004
CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE RUBBER BOARD THAT GOES AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE CONTACTED, AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.*AK
May 29, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICE RUBBER SEALING AROUND HEAD LIGHT IS SEPARATING FROM HEAD LIGHTS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED WILL REPLACE AT CONSUMER CHARGE. NLMDEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE WHOLE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH LENSES. *JG
Oct 02, 2002
EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LH; AC EVAPORATOR FAILED AFTER ABOUT 3 YEARS; DEALER CHARGED ME MORE THAN $500 FOR AN ANALYSIS AND RE-CHARGE, WHICH LASTED 2 MONTHS; TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER, WHO THEN TOLD ME IT WAS THE AC EVAPORATOR, AND THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY! TO FIX IT WOULD COST MORE THAN $1,200. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER ON 7.8.2005 AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THIS IS GROSSLY UNFAIR -- ESPECIALLY WHEN CHRYSLER KNOWS THERE IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN ITS AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. CHRYSLER SAID THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ON THIS EQUIPMENT SO THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO.
Jul 08, 2005
A/C EVAPORATOR DEFECTIVE. HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING REPLACED: A "O" SEAL, FAN, THE DEALER SENT IT OUT TO HAVE THE EVAPORATOR SEALED, IT WON'T SEAL. NEEDS TOTAL REPLACEMENT. CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, AND A/C IS ONLY USED MAYBE 3 MONTHS PER YEAR IN NORTHEAST OHIO. SHOULD BE COVERED/REPLACED BY AUTOMAKER. THEY REFUSE. *AK
Jul 08, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE A/C IS NOT COLD, DEALER FOUND THE EVAPORATOR WAS LEAKING AND REPLACED IT. *SLC
Jul 08, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
May 17, 2002
VISIBILITY
3 complaints
BLOWN MOTOR ON MY 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX. *NM
Jul 06, 2006
PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI. *MR (PROTECTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS) THE 5-1/2 FOOT LONG SECTION BROKE LOOSE FROM THE CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE, FLIPPED OVER THE VEHICLE ROOF CREATING A VERY SEVERE TRAFFIC HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE IN THE BACK OF THE CONSUMER. THE CLIPS WERE STILL IN PLACE WITH THE BROKEN PLASTIC STILL IN PLACE. *SC *JB
Aug 12, 2004
PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER WINDOW CONTROL ALSO FAILED BUT AFTER OPERATING IT FROM THE REAR CONTROL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, IT BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR CONTROL.*AK
May 17, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE FUEL TANK BRACKET FELL OFF. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE BRACKET RUSTED AND REPLACED IT. *AK UPDATED 01/19/06. *JB
Nov 04, 2005
GAS FUMES ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS PRESENT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED FUEL RAIL O-RINGS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
Dec 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Apr 19, 2001
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 45,OOO MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Aug 22, 2003
SQUEEK OR GRINDING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SHOCKS WHEN GOING THROUGH DIPS OR OVER SPEED BUMPS. DEALERSHIP PUSHES DOWN ON FRONT END, SAYS THEY DON'T HEAR IT AND REFUSES TO INVESTIGATE. HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS SINCE EARLY OWNERSHIP BUT GETTING LOUDER WITH AGE/MILEAGE.*AK
Jul 08, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT END MADE A NOISE. *NLM *TT *JB
Jun 26, 2003
AIR BAGS,SEATS
3 complaints
THE SEAT LATCH FAILED DURING A REAR END COLLISION, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE CLEAR OF ANY OTHER VEHICLES AND SUBSEQUENTLY HIT TWO OTHER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED BUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NLM
Sep 25, 2001
THE SEAT LATCH FAILED DURING A REAR END COLLISION, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE CLEAR OF ANY OTHER VEHICLES AND SUBSEQUENTLY HIT TWO OTHER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED BUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NLM
Sep 25, 2001
THE SEAT LATCH FAILED DURING A REAR END COLLISION, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE CLEAR OF ANY OTHER VEHICLES AND SUBSEQUENTLY HIT TWO OTHER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED BUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NLM
Sep 25, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
I READ ON THE INTERNET UNDER 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE THAT THERE IS A MASTER BRAKE ISSUE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABS BRAKES. IT AFFECTS THE STOPPING AND THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY RUB. THAT IS THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE WITH MY CAR.
Feb 27, 2017
IVE BEEN INFORMED OF A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WOULD LIKE THEM FIXED DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.
Feb 27, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
RACK & PINION STEERING & NOW WHEEL BEARINGS. *TR
Oct 27, 2007
THE STEERING GEAR AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JB
Feb 12, 2003
TIRES
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR, SIZE P225/60R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO SLOWLY LOSE AIR UNTIL IT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE HAD SEVERE CRACKS AND WAS CHIPPING. THE OTHER THREE TIRES ALSO BEGAN TO LOSE AIR. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE VEHICLE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Sep 19, 2007
GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRE SIZE 22570R16 WITH LESS THAN SIX THOUSAND MILES ON IT HAVE DEVELOPED FLAT SPOT ON TIRES WHICH HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO SKID WHEN BRAKING. ALSO THERE IS VIBRATION IN FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jul 18, 2001
POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
THE CHRYSLER CONCRODE TRANSMISSION LINE FAILED. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND 1 YEAR LATER THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES FAILED, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THE SERVICE CONTRACT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
Mar 14, 2005
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE MOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE, THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE SHIFTER CABLE. *SLC
Jul 08, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. THEN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP. FOLLOWING THAT A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD, AND VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Feb 04, 2005
WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC VEHICLE SURGES AND MAY CAUSE A FRONTAL IMPACT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER REPLACED ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSMISSION CHANGED, SURGE STILL CONTINUES. *AK
Feb 16, 2000
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
HELLO, ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF A YOKOHAMA ICEGUARDIG20 TIRE. THE ENTIRE INSIDE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE COMPLETELY FAILED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT NAMED "YOKO TIRE FAILURE - 2016FEB26.PDF" FOR DETAILS OF THE EVENT A PHOTOS. THE OTHER ATTACHED DOCUMENTS CONTAIN INFORMATION ON THE COST TO REPLACE THE FAILED TIRE. I SUBMITTED CORRESPONDENCE TO YOKOHAMA ON FEBRUARY 26TH, 2016. THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED IN 60 DAYS SO I AM SUBMITTED TO THE NHTSA TO LODGE A COMPLAINT. THE YOKOHAMA WEBSITE CLEARLY INDICATES THERE IS A FIVE YEAR WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT RESPOND TO DATE. I AM QUITE DISAPPOINTED WITH THEIR LACK OF RESPONSE. ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE IN NEARLY THIRTY YEARS OF MY DRIVING EXPERIENCE. MY ENGINEERING BACKGROUND STRONGLY MAKES ME BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 02, 2016
ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS LEAVING WORK WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AND MY LIFE LITERALLY FLASHED IN FRONT OF MY EYES . I ENTERED THE FREEWAY VIA THE MERGE LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. WHEN I ENTERED THE FREEWAY I SLOWLY INCREASED MY SPEED TO 50 MPH. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE AND SHUT OFF. AT THIS POINT I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, I COULD NOT STEER. MY VEHICLE SCRAPPED OFF THE JERSEY BARRIER AND I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. I THEN PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD CAUSING ME TO SKID SIDEWAYS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THERE WAS A VEHICLE BEHIND ME THAT HAD TO SWERVE OUT OF THE WAY TO AVOID HITTING ME AND IN DOING SO HE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. I CAME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FACING THE WRONG WAY ON THE ROAD. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN WAY WORST. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED ME THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THE ENGINE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE MADE BY CHRYSLER. I HAVE CHANGED MY OIL EVERY 3K MILES AND I HAVE PAPERWORK TO PROVE THIS. I CANNOT FOR LIFE OF ME UNDERSTAND HOW A KNOWING PERSON OF THIS PROBLEM CAN TURN AN EYE TO IT WITHOUT DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE GONE THE OTHER WAY, CAN WE PLEASE DO SOMETHING BEFORE IT DOES. WHAT IF IT HAPPENS TO YOUR FATHER OR YOUR MOTHER OR YOUR KIDS. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WE CAN DO HERE! THANKS *TR
Apr 29, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING MY AIR AG WAS RELEASED. IN DOING SO MY ARM WAS HURT DUE TO THE AIR BEING DEVELOPED. PRIOR TO THAT HAPPENING ANYTIME I WOULD PARK MY CAR AND SET THE ALARM IT WOULDN'T LOCK OR UNLOCK THEN IT WOULD RESET MY RADIO AND LIGHT WOULD START TO FLICKER. *TR
Nov 15, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND IT STARTED TO DING ON AND OFF. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2000 REGARDING THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS AFFECTING THE AIR BAG LIGHT. NO ONE COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR EXCEPT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON EVEN WHEN THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT CONNECTED. IT IS REALLY BOTHERING ME AS I DRIVE AND THIS NOISE KEEPS BINGING AND THE LIGHT STAYS ON. WHAT IS THE SOLUTION??? *TR
Jul 22, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BRIEFLY. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS LATER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT SKIPPED LINKAGES, AND THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,100.
Aug 21, 2008
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. THERE IS A SMOKE TINTED PIECE OF PLASTIC BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD THAT IS USED TO COVER THE VENTS ON THE HOOD. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS PIECE OF PLASTIC FLEW OFF THE CAR, HIT MY WINDSHIELD, WENT OVER THE CAR, AND SMASHED IN THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE CAR BEHIND. SEVERAL CARS FOLLOWING ME HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THEIR PIECE HAS FAILED. 3 YRS AGO THE SAME THING HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY CAUSING THE CAR BEHIND ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. ONLY BY LUCK WAS NO ONE WAS INJURED. IF TRAFFIC HAD BEEN HEAVIER THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAGIC SITUATION. I SPOKE WITH A DEALER YESTERDAY AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS PART HOWEVER THEY HAD REPLACED A NUMBER OF LOST GUARDS THAT HAD BEEN BLOWN OFF THE CAR IN THE SAME METHOD I DESCRIBED. THEY SAID THEY COULD REPLACE THE PART AGAIN BUT NO MODIFICATIONS HAD BEEN MADE TO INSURED THE PART WOULD STAY ON THE CAR. *TR
May 31, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2000 ENGINE SEIZED AT 69000 MILES TOO MUCH MONEY TO REPAIR TIMING BELT/CHAIN REPLACED AT 55000 MILES DOOR LOCKS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED ENGINE QUIT WITH FAMILY IN CAR DURING 65 MPH. *NM
Feb 01, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES WHICH WERE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE BRAKE LINE. THE ENGINE ALSO MADE SEVERAL CLUNKY NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE BRAKELINE WAS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AND OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP CONTAMINATED THE ENGINE CAUSING THE PROBLEMS. ON A SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE INDICATING A BLOWOUT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BLOW OUT WAS DUE TO POOR MAINTENANCE. THE COMPONENTS AFFECTED WERE THE TIMING CHAIN, THE CONTROL PANEL AND THE ENGINE.
Oct 10, 2006
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ON BUT BRAKE WAS OFF. STOPPED BY DEALER AND SERVICE REP. SAID EMERGENCY BREAK WAS NOT FULLY RELEASED AND HE RELEASED IT. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE BRAKE WAS ON AND I WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE IT ALL THE WAY. WENT TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THE SERVICE REP. SAID THE PARK BRAKE RACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND SINCE THE DASH BOARD WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN OFF THE COST FOR THE PART AND LABOR WOULD BE $841.81. WOW THAT'S A LOT OF MONEY FOR A RETIRED PERSON. *NM
Jun 06, 2006
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
IM NOT TO SURE WHY MY CAR DID THIS. I JUST SHUT OFF IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC LUCKILY, BECAUSE I HAD MY 2YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO START IF BACK UP AND GET HOME. IT DIDNT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN.
Oct 07, 2005
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
DT: THE CALLER STATED CAR WAS IDLING UP WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN IT STALLED. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 20 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE CAM SENSOR AND COMPUTER THROTTLE SENSOR WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIE-ROD ENDS ALSO FAILED. THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPLACE THE SENSORS WAS $300-$400. THE CAR HAS A WARRANTY, BUT THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.*AK
Jul 07, 2005
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
DT: DEER RAN IN FRONT OF CAR AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE. SHE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND IT HIT SOME TREES. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT DRIVERS OR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK
Jun 09, 2005
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
APRIL 10, 2005 I WAS DRIVE MY CAR WITH MY DAUGHTER AND GIRL FRIEND IN THE CAR AND WE START TO SMELL SOME SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. WHERE MY DAUGHTER WAS AT . THE CAR STARTED TO CATCH ON FIRE. WHEN ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND GOT OUT OF THE CAR THE FLAMES FLEW PASS MY DAUGHTER EAR. SO I RUSH TO GET HER OUT OF THE BACK SET. SHE WAS NOT HE HEART. BUT I WAS VERY UPSET ABOUT A CAR THAT JUST CATCHES ON FIRE FOR NO REASON . MY INSURE ADJUSTER SAID IT WAS CAUSE BY MY REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT. THINK THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MATTER . I AM ASKING CAN U LOOK INTO IT PLEASE. THANK YOUR. *AK
Apr 14, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I HAVE SEVERAL RATHER EXPENSIVE FAILING ITEMS ON MY CAR INCLUDING RECURRING ISSUES: HAD TO REPLACE THE R/P STEERING AT 65,000 MILES STEERING RACK HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE 'NEUTRAL' OR STRAIGHT POSITION; THE MOLDING AROUND ALL DOORS HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR; REAR DOOR LOCKS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM; LEFT TAILLIGHT GASKET LEAKS HAS RUINED INTERIOR OF THE CAR; PLASTIC TRIM AT THE BASE OF MY WINDSHIELD IS FLAPPING IN THE WIND; REPLACED STABILIZER BAR ENDS; ENGINE COOLANT OUTLET HOUSING WAS REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK FROM THE VENT FITTING - AND TO DATE I HAVE AT LEAST 3 MORE THINGS WE HAVE TO LOOK AT BEFORE I CAN SELL THIS HEEP.*AK
Dec 30, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I CAME OUTSIDE ONE DAY AND PRESSED THE KEYLESS ALARM AND HEARD A LOUD EEEEEEEHHHHHHH NOISE. IT WAS MY DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKING THIS LOUD OBNOCIOUS SOUND. THAT WAS BACK IN APRIL OF 2004. THEN JUST THIS MONTH (NOVEMBER) THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR STARTED MAKING THE SAME NOISE. THIS RESULTS IN ME HAVING TO PRESS THE REMOTE 4 AND 5 TIMES JUST TO OPEN THE DOOR. AS FAR AS THE BACK DOOR, I HAVE TO PRESS THE KEYPAD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN OPEN THE LOCK FROM THE INSIDE. ON TOP OF THAT, ONE DAY WHEN I WENT TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE LATCH JUST POPPED. NOW, YOU HAVE TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THAT SIDE. GOD FORBID I AM EVER IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE WHOEVER IS ON THAT SIDE OR SITTING BEHIND ME WILL DEFINITELY BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. AT THIS MOMENT, I AM TRYING TO GET MONEY UP TO GET THESE ISSUES FIXED BECAUSE THE ESTIMATE THAT I RECEIVED FOR JUST THE REAR AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WAS ALMOST $400 ALONE. THAT'S NOT INCLUDING THE LIGHTER THAT JUST STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY OR THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW THE FALL INTO THE DOOR IF YOU ATTEMPT TO ROLL IT DOWN.*AK
Dec 01, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED . *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TC
Oct 19, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING, AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE DOOR LOCK WAS INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER BELIEVED IT WAS AN ACTUATOR PROBLEM. *JB
Oct 15, 2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2000 CHRYSLER CONCORD - IN THE PAST 3 YEARS DOOR RELAYS (CONTROL LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS) HAVE FAILED 4 TIMES IN MY CAR. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP KNEW THE PART AND COST AS SOON AS I STARTED TO DESCRIBE MY PROBLEM. SHE STATED THAT THIS WAS A CONDITION SHE WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH. MY PRIVATE SERVICE CENTER ALSO WAS FAMILIAR WITH THIS FAILURE. WHEN THESE COMPONETS FAIL; POWER WINDOS WON'T WORK AND DOORS CAN'T BE ELECTRICALLY UNLOCKED. I BELIEVE THIS CONDITION PRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONDITION. IF INDEED THERE IS A RECOGNIZABLE FAILURE RATE OF THESE COMPONENTS THE PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE POSSIBLE RESULTS ARE THAT PEOPLE STAND TO BE TRAPPED IN CRASHED OR BURNING VEHICLES.*AK
Sep 20, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED LIQUID UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER 'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEN, ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ABS BRAKE MODULE UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A WORN OUT PART. *AK
Jul 08, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEATS
1 complaint
ENGINE FILLED WITH SLUDGE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL COMPLETELY. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE PISTONS GOING THROUGH THE VALVES. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING THE FRONT SEATS TO BREAK OFF THE FLOOR. THE ENTIRE TRACK ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE MOTORS UNDERNEATH. *AK
May 07, 2004
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CHASSIS INTEGRITY. THE CHASSIS MOUNTS DETERIOTION IN LESS THAN FOUR YEARS RESULTED IN THE STRUTS MALFUNCTIONING, THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES LEAKING TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE POWERED WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. *AK
Mar 15, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER WAS AT A GAS STATION FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WHEN IT'S ENGINE LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER WENT TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT ONLY MADE A CLICKING SOUND. OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. *NM
Feb 05, 2004
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON JULY 3,2003 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND TOLD THEM IT WAS LEAKING. THE CAR LEAKS AT ALL DOORS AND IN THE TRUNK. ALSO THE TRIM AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS IS COMING OUT. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE OF $134.49 FOR THE HEADLIGHT TRIM REPAIR AND $201.17 FOR THE NEW DOOR GASKETS. THE TRUNK I WAS NOT GIVEN AN ESTIMATE ON BECAUSE THEY SAID THE WATER DOCTOR WOULD NEED TO REPAIR THAT. I TOLD THEM THAT I FELT THAT THE CAR WAS DEFECTIVE AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. I WAS CALLED BACK A WEEK LATER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PAY 1/3 OF THE COST OF THE REPAIR, THE SERVICE DEPT. WOULD PAY 1/3 OF THE COST AND I WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE REMAINING 1/3. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS ARRANGMENT AS I KNOW THIS A DEFECT IN THE CAR.
Jan 15, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAD BOUGHT A 2000 CHRYSLER CONCORDE IN 2001. THE CAR HAD BEEN ACTING FUNNY. THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON DURING STOPS, THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP WITHOUT MY PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC & PAID FOR REPAIRS THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEN, SOON AFTER I TOOK THE CAR TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP REPAIR SERVICE AND THEY REPLACED THE CAMSENSOR. IT SEEMED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS. ABOUT 6 WEEKS LATER ALL OF THE PROBLEMS RETURNED. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXCEPT WHEN I DROVE IT BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER AT THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING. THEY REPLACED THE CAMSENSOR AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY, MY ENGINE FROZE AND NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THEREFORE, NIETHER CHRYSLER NOR THE DEALERSHIP WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY LOSS.
Dec 30, 2003
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS
1 complaint
PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER, HOWEVER IT NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER DECIDED NOT TO GET THE RECALL WORK DONE, BECAUSE THE DEALER INFORMED HIM, THE SEAT WAS BROKEN UNDERNEATH THE SEAT AND THE PART WAS NOT IN STOCK AND IF THE RECALL WAS DONE WITH THE SEAT BROKEN,THE SEAT WOULD STAY IN ONE POSITION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TUNE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DISAGREED THAT A TUNE- UP WAS NEEDED WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. *MR *PH *JB
Jul 17, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL THE RUBBER SURROUNDING VARIOUS VEHICLE BODY COMPONENTS IS "POPPING" OFF. SPECIFICALLY THE RUBBER SURROUNDING THE HEADLIGHTS, DOORS AND WINDOWS. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK
Jun 20, 2003
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SEAT BELTS UNHOOK IN MY 2001 CONCORDE LXI. I WANT THEM RECALLED AND REPLACED THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION. ALSO I HAVE THE RUBBER AROUND EACH OF MY DOORS COME LOOSE AND THIS IS ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE CONCORDE AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT PAY TO REPLACE THEM. THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM. THE WINDOWS WHISTLE BECAUSE THE RUBBER SEAL IS AWAY FROM THE DOOR. I WANT CHRYSLER TO REPLACE THEM. *JB
Apr 29, 2003
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *NLM
Apr 08, 2003
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
A SENSOR WITHIN TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING.*AKINPUT SPEED SENSOR WAS REPLACED, ALSO THE RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK WAS INOPERABLE, PARTS ARE ON ORDER. *JG
Apr 26, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER APPLYING BRAKES, AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND RAN INTO SEVERAL TREES/ A CONCRETE WALL, AND TWO OTHER TREES BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, ALSO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*SLC
Jan 29, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CONSUSMER IS HEARING A NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER ASSUMES IT MAY BE THE TIE ROD. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THEY HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE MOUNT, INSULATOR FOR FRONT SUSPENSION AND BEARING-SUSPENSION STRUT. *YH
Aug 07, 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2000 CHRYSLER Concorde have?
The 2000 CHRYSLER Concorde currently has 318 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 CHRYSLER Concorde?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 CHRYSLER Concorde are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 CHRYSLER Concorde problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 CHRYSLER Concorde comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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