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1994 Chrysler ConcordeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 348 owner complaints about the 1994 Chrysler Concorde, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.1× the Concorde median · #2 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints34841 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage116kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Chrysler Concorde has problems

348 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
Power train711
Service brakes, hydraulic473
Engine and engine cooling442
Fuel system, gasoline433
Steering333
Seats262
Suspension240
Electrical system223
Exterior lighting210
12 other systems10019

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

4 recalls

1994 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

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 94V-024 · Feb 8, 1994 · 110,000 vehicles

Risk. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE…

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

1994 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

1994 Chrysler Concorde safety ratings

1994 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
11 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 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. ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELDEA98025 · closed Aug 19, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-215
  8. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONEA99031 · closed Sep 13, 2001
    No recall
  9. REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLTPE98022 · closed Aug 31, 1998
    No recall
  10. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONPE99044 · closed Oct 29, 1999
    No recall
  11. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What Concorde owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING A RECALL FIXED ON HIS VEHICLE. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ONLY WAY THE RECALL COULD BE FIXED IS IF THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN BEFORE 7:00AM. RECALL CAMPAIGN#04V021000. *SC *JB
Complaint 10126900 · Jun 27, 2005
DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS FOR THE FLOOR SHIFTER ON THE 1994 CHRYSLER CONCORDE UNLESS THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN BEFORE 7AM.*MR *JB
Complaint 10124675 · May 25, 2005
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.…
Complaint 10080838 · Jul 12, 2004 · 116,035 miles

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