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1993 Chrysler ConcordeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 302 owner complaints about the 1993 Chrysler Concorde, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Concorde median · #3 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30245 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage131kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Chrysler Concorde has problems

302 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline789
Service brakes, hydraulic494
Engine and engine cooling363
Equipment310
Power train302
Suspension270
Structure272
Electrical system232
Steering190
11 other systems8618

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1993 Chrysler Concorde recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 99V-215 · Aug 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 98V-130 · Jun 12, 1998 · 84,600 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Concorde year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Concorde median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Chrysler Concorde safety ratings

1993 Chrysler Concorde 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
9 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Chrysler Concorde, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISDP04007 · closed Oct 27, 2004
    No recall
  3. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  4. WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEMEA95023 · closed Dec 31, 1996
    No recall
  5. UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKSEA95028 · closed Feb 24, 1997
    No recall
  6. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA98007 · closed Feb 1, 1999
    Led to recall 98V-184
  7. FUEL RAIL LEAKAGEPE98014 · closed Jun 15, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-130
  8. REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLTPE98022 · closed Aug 31, 1998
    No recall
  9. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What Concorde owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MIDDLE INJECTOR O-RING ON LEFT BANK IS LEAKING AT THE TOP. MY CAR IS A 1993 CHRYSLER CONCORDE AND FALLS UNDER RECALL ID 98V184000. THE RECALL WAS DONE ONCE AND I KNOW THAT THE O-RINGS ARE REPLACED AS PART OF THIS RECALL SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WON'T FIX THIS AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND…
Complaint 10168745 · Sep 20, 2006
THE FUEL IS LEAKING AT THE INJECTORS ON MY 1993 CONCORDE AND THERE IS A RECALL ID # 98V184000 AND I WANT TO KNOW WHY FAIRFIELD CHRYSLER WON'T HONOR THIS. DON'T THEY KNOW THAT THE CAR COULD CATCH ON FIRE I COULD LOSE MY FAMILY. *JB
Complaint 10166333 · Aug 23, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START, AND THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE UPPER PLENUM AND ALL THE O RINGS WERE REPLACED.
Complaint 10162230 · Jul 12, 2006 · 131,000 miles

Own a 1993 Concorde?

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