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 why and they charged me $102 labor because they said it doesn't fall under the recall. As I understand this the o-rings were replaced and now there work has failed and they won't stand behind it.
1993 Chrysler Concorde fuel system problems
83 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 83
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Fuel injection system35
- Delivery11
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings8
- Storage: tank assembly5
- Fuel injection system: injectors4
- Delivery: fuel pump4
- Storage2
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail2
At what mileage
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Chrysler Concorde fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chrysler Concorde fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V184000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.3l engines. The 'o-rings' used to seal the interface of the fuel injector rail supply, return and cross over tubes are not as robust as those used in later model years. Deterioration of the 'o-rings' can cause fuel leakage.
- Risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail.
Recall number 98V130000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis
On september 5, 2004, mr. Robert galenty of iselin, nj, petitioned the agency to conduct defect investigations of certain model year (my) 1993-1997 vehicles produced by daimlerchrysler corporation.his petition identified three issues of concern: 1) fuel leaking from the fuel injector rails; 2) brake fluid contamination resulting in brake failure; and 3) susceptibility of the vehicle frame to damage while the vehicle is being towed.mr. Galanty alleged that his 1996 dodge intrepid had each of these three problems.concerning fuel rail leakage, daimlerchrysler commenced a recall (98v‑184) of approximately 722,600 vehicles to address engine fuel rail leaks that could lead to a fire, including those vehicles cited in the petition and the petitioner's 1996 dodge intrepid.on october 7, 1998, the federal safety agency opened a recall query investigation (rq98-018) to evaluate the adequacy of the recall remedy.that investigation was closed on july 8, 2002 without requiring further action by daimlerchrysler.very recently, on june 9, 2004, the federal safety agency denied a petition (rp04-001) to reopen rq98-018 after finding that there was no new information that would indicate any basis for reopening it.this is still the current position of the federal safety agency on this issue.concerning brake fluid contamination and frame alignment, a review of the federal safety agency's database shows no other complaints on either one of these issues on the vehicles cited in the petition.
DP04007
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
RQ98018
Fuel injector assembly leakage
Nitrile rubber seals used in the fuel rail assemblies of the subject vehicles at the supply, return, and crossover tube fittings, and at the pressure regulator fail, resulting in fuel leakage in the engine compartment.also, the outlet (right) fuel rail may leak from cracks at certain mold gates in the thermoset rail material.chrysler will recall the subject vehicles and stated that it intends to replace the o-rings with fluorocarbon o-ring having greater heat resistance capability and attach reinforcements to the rail in the areas where the cracking concern has been known to occur most frequently.rails that are already cracked will be replaced by new, reinforced rails.
EA98007
What 1993 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Dt: there was a leak in the fuel rail,, and while driving there was a fire in the engine compartment. There was a recall on this issue. The consumer was never notified about the recall. The recall information was found through a chrysler website, and consumer put in the last eight digits of the VIN and they were included in the recall. The consumer's son contacted chrysler thirty times , and they advised the consumer to take the car to a dealer for repairs. The dealer confirmed there was fuel rail leak, and a new fuel rail would have to be installed, along with other wiring that was melted as a result. The consumer's son had an issue with the chrysler dealership, and wished to take vehicle away from chrysler dealership because he felt they were doing nothing about the problem. Chrysler agreed to fix the recall but first they wanted to investigate further. There was minor damage as the consumer smelled something odd and pulled over. Upon further investigation, the hood was raised. And a small fire came from the fuel rail. A bystander put out the fire with his hand, and the consumer drove the vehicle home about a mile down the road.
While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire. Recall 98v184000 was done on fuel o rings, took to dealer and dealer indicated fire was caused by oil on motor.*ak consumer states she had been smelling gas for about 7-8 days prior to the fire, consumer feels that the fire started around the fuel rail o-ring.
Dt: there was a recall on the passenger fuel rail because of 0-rings. Apparently the recall was only for the passenger side. Now, there is a crack on the driver's side, it is leaking. This is the third problem with the fuel rail.*ak
On 09/11/03 I purchased a used 1993 chrysler concorde. About a month later the low fuel gauge and airbag lights started coming on, nd my tank is at least half full all the time. The problem is that I never know when the lights will come on and when they do, it causes the vehicle to sometimes stall and jerk violently as if I've been hit from the rear and gas fumes are so strong that I have to drive with the windows down. I took the car back to the dealership and spoke with private mechanics and explained it to them but noone could find any problem. I recently found a website listing persons with some of the same problems I've experienced with this vehicle and find it amazing that we haven't all become a fatality because of the many problems with it. I have a hood that won't stay up, a trunk that sometimes opens by itself, the gauges on the instrument panel goes off and the heater comes on at full speed, acceleration when changing gears from parking to drive and on and on. I understand that problems come with used cars but some of these issuses were there when the car was brand new and was recalled. I will be going to the dealership again, only this time I will have some of these issues in wirting and hopefully they can give me a better answer than. *ak "I found nothing" (except my money). Before this car I drove a 1994 plymouth acclaim which I bought in 1995. It served me really well for 8 years with me driving back and forth to my hometown in mississippi, sometimes twice a year. The adjustments made on it were normal for wear and tear after that long, and it did make some of the same noises as the concorde, but I don't think I'll be buying another chrysler vehicle after I trade this one. I pray that it doesn't catch fire or blow up before I can.
While driving at 25 MPH vehicle stalled, then the engine light came on. Dealership replaced the camp shaft sensor. Vehicle stalled again within 330 miles. Then, engine light came on. Vehicle wouldn't restart. In attempt to correct the problem dealership replaced the computer/ fuel pump, but the vehicle wouldn't start. Dealership was about to replace the timing belt when they noticed black sludge all over the engine compartment. Dealership indicated that the engine was slipping time.
After having recall 98v130000 done for fuel seal, the problem reoccurred. Vehicle was occupied at the time of the incident.*ak the morning of the incident, consumer started the vehicle smelled of gasoline. Consumer drove the vehicle approx. 15 miles. Consumer opened the hood and gasoline was coming out of the motor. Consumer went to turn the key to turn on the defroster when the vehicle burst into flames. The brakes were also inoperative.
After taking vehicle to a mechanic, mechanic indicated that consumer needed to get fuel rail replaced because it was leaking.
Questions about the 1993 Chrysler Concorde fuel system
Does the 1993 Chrysler Concorde have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 83 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Chrysler Concorde, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Chrysler Concorde fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Chrysler Concorde fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 98V184000, 98V130000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Concorde have the most fuel system problems?
The Chrysler Concorde model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1993 (83 complaints), 1994 (48 complaints) and 1995 (26 complaints).
Other 1993 Chrysler Concorde problems
Brakes 49Engine 36Transmission 30Body 27Suspension 27Electrical 23Steering 19Visibility 16Seats 14Acceleration 12Airbags 11Lights 9Locks 9Seat belts 4Tires 3Wheels 1
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