1993 Chrysler Concorde: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Steering · 134,500 miles · NJ

My son has a 1993 concorde, and has been experiencing issues with the steering. Vibration in steering, and to much play. When he informed me of the problem he was having, I told him to turn his steering wheel, then he turned it the other way, both tie rods looked odd. I told him don't take the car far. After he left, I noticed odd marks left in the dirt in my driveway. The driver side tire, left larger and heavier imprint then the passenger side. I did some research on this, and found this http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com. As I was reading the information I was amazed, then reading further I noticed they explain the problems and what happens. Granted the car has 135,000 miles on it, if the original owner had a problem and had it fixed or band aided add another 65,000 miles to a problem that already exists, it would be time to fix again. This is a real problem, and needs to be addressed. The car has other issues, besides the steering, this also explains why most of the chryslers at the you pull it yard I was at where heavenly damaged in the front, and head on. If your steering fails, you have no choice hold on, hope for the best, till you hit something head on, or someone hits you. I have had some major problems with my son, he became heavily addicted to heroin, it took me 2 years to get him to get the help he needed. He went to a faith based rehab, he completed the program and came home october 2006. He worked all year to save up for a car, this gave him a great boost, that he accomplished his goal. I guess I am lucky that I know a little about cars, and my son is able to talk with me about his issues with the car, so no one has been hurt yet. Believe me if something happens to my son, while he is driving this car, and I find out it is because of the steering problems, that the dealer/manufacturer knew about.. They think they are saving money, attorneys are more expensive then parts.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · CA

1993 chrysler concorde - 3.3 liter v6 factory installed options: power windows power locks power trunk release A/C cruise control anti-lock brakes (traction control option not installed) (power radio antenna not installed) (optional transmission cooler radiator installed) (all factory recalls were completed on this particular car) current ongoing issues with car: 1) horn randomly goes off in warmer weather (80 f +) due to possible steering wheel construction issues or computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. 2) electric trunk door opens at random and when this occurs, the door locks open by themselves and the horn goes off due to possible computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. 3) instrument cluster gages shut off during driving and when this happens the transmission will shift itself into 1st gear or into reverse while in city traffic or on the freeway (regardless of current speed) due to possible computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. (this is usually fun to experience while on the freeway at 70 MPH+)! Not! (rpms shoot up to over 6,000+) 4) instrument cluster does not work on engine start and when this occurs, the transmission is stuck in 2nd gear and will not down or up shift while driving until instrument cluster decides to work again due to possible computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. 5) the front end was never in an accident, but, when I turn sharp to the right or left while parking or just pulling out of a driveway or onto a road from a parked position, the drive shafts or struts or arms themselves seem to shift and clunk very loudly (similar to a 40 lb. Sledge hammer being swung into your sub-frame in the front end). I have taken this car to 3 chrysler dealerships and 4 private garages and no one has figured it out. I replaced (2 front drive axles, 4 struts, stutt mounts, lower ball joints, tie rods, all rubber bushings in front end, rear sway bar and bushings).

Filed Aug 21, 2005 · Steering · CA

I was pulling out of my parking spot, I had to turn the steering wheel almost all the way to the rite to get out. When my front tires came off the drive way( or curb) I heard a snap. My tires wouldnt move after that. The steeriing wheel would move but my tires wouldnt. I had to pay $150 to have it towed to a an auto shop ($50), have them look at it and tell me what had happened($70), and have it towed back($50). The auto shop told me that two bolts that hold the tie rods to the rack and pinion had snaped in half. They wanted $820 to fix it. I had them tow it back to my parking spot. I took the rack and pinion out myself and got the bolts out. I am still in the process of fixing this problem. My wife had looked online to see if this problem had happened to anyone else. She found that this has happened to quite a few people. I have a friend who ownes a 1994 dodge intrepid. My friend said the same thing happened to his car. He was driving when it happened to him, he lost control of his car and was hit by another car. My wife found a story of a couple of people that had this problem and it ended up taking the lives of there 18 yr old daughter and her boyfriend. I couldnt find a recall for it on your website. I dont know if you or the company's who have built these cars know of this problem. It would be much appreciated if it were investagaed. Before it takes anymore lives.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Steering · 80,800 miles · TX

1. No gradual signs. One day, front end very unstable, shaking and wobbling - as if front end not aligned or bad tires / inflation. Steering the vehicle was a challenge & felt very unsafe. Same day, I took vehicle to tire store to have looked at, tires checked / rotated if needed. Replaced one rear tire that was soon to be needed and checked inflation on others, etc. 5:30pm, I was sent on my way. Car drove better it seemed - for approx. 4 miles. 2. 5:45pm - at red stop light, while waiting for light to change everything seemed fine with vehicle. Once light turned green, I was 2nd car in line to proceed... When I tried to accelerate forward, vehicle would not go. I thought may have stalled - no. It would just not go. I got out of vehicle while trying to direct traffic around me... Looked at front of car, nothing. Bent down to look at tires & both front tires were facing (turned) inward - towards one another. I have never seen a vehicle do this !!! Thank god I was stopped at a stop light when this happened. Had vehicle towed to mechanic and was told bolt connecting upper tie rod to rack is broken off in rack !!! 3. Estimate was given - however, I have a problem with bolts breaking on any equipment. Vehicle is unsafe and sitting in driveway. I think chrysler should have it repaired. Vehicle has 80,000 miles and is a 1993 concorde.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Suspension · MA

The federal safety agency recall 99-v-215-000: vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle. Consumer's vehicle has the same problem. Dealer notified.

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Suspension · NY

While making a left turn consumer heard a loud clunk and lost control of the vehicle as it fell to the street, the lower ball joint broke causing the right axle to pull apart, about 8 months later while backing out of a parking spot the left ball joint failed and the vehicle fell to the pavement. Nlm

Filed Oct 19, 2000 · Suspension · MD

Consumer has been unable to have recall repair 99v‑215 of the lower control arm completed due to dealer problems (consumer also mentioned recall mfg campaign# - 883) information regarding the component was not provided by consumer.

Filed Apr 19, 2000 · Suspension · UN

Prior to recall, the lower control arm cracked and separated from the engine causing transmission to malfunctions and resulting in a power loss. Yh

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Suspension · MO

Consumer believes the recall 99v‑215 on the lower control arm attaching bracket may have caused transmision problem with his vehicle. Nlm

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Suspension · NY

Rear control arm brackets broke at highway speeds. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Dec 16, 1999 · Suspension · CA

Was backing out of driveway when vehicle failed to move forward or backwards. Vehicle was towed to transmission shop. Was informed by mechanic part of frame on lower control arm had separated due to crack. Manufacturer informed owner, after being notified, that there was no recall on vehicle. Consumer called back & was informed there was a recall on vehicle but no notice went out as of yet. Recall #99v215000.

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Steering · CT

This is an ongoing, intermittent problem that started approx. 6-12 months ago and has steadily worsened. The steering wheel vibrates rapidly up and down, and generates a loud machine-gun like noise. This occurs intermittently and lasts anywhere between 0 - 15 seconds. It can occur on smooth as well as bumpy roads. It generally happens on local roads at speeds between 35 - 40 m.ph. Don't know if this problem is related to lower control arm attaching brackets that are the subject of the federal safety agency campaign no. 99v215000. Have not received any notification of recall, but am anxiously awaiting notice so that I can bring in my car to the dealer only once to look at both probelms.