Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the l rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred three years later. The failure was repaired by an independent mechanic, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000. Updated 3/3/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle has hairline cracks on right hand side fuel injector rail and leaks when the vehicle was running. The o rings were changed on the injector twice since the consumer purchased it in april of 2012. Updated 10/15/2015
The worst 1994 Chrysler Concorde problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission71
- Brakes50
- Fuel system48
- Engine44
- Steering33
- Seats25
- Suspension23
- Electrical22
- Lights22
- Body20
- Airbags15
- Acceleration14
- Visibility11
- Locks7
- Seat belts3
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chrysler Concorde
Ball joint 26ABS 22Stalling 21Headlights 19Fuel leak 15Transmission failure 14Fuel smell 13Jerking 12Brake failure 10Power steering loss 9No deployment 7Fire or smoke 6Premature wear 6Won't shift 6Adaptive cruise 5Engine failure 5
Recalls 4
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
Recall number 99V215000 · Recall details
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
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- The right steering tie rod can rub through the automatic transmission wiring harness causing a short circuit which results in electrical system malfunctions including engine stalling and an inoperative park/starter interlock system.
- Risk
- Electrical system malfunction causing stalling while in motion or an inoperative park/starter interlock system, which allows engine start while the transmission is not in the park position, may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness.
Recall number 94V024000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1994 Chrysler Concorde
Defect 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
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
EA03011
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Steering system rack and pinion
There is no summary currently available
EA99031
Steering system rack and pinion
Since opening the preliminary evaluation (pe), odi has received 6 additional complaints.during the pe it was determined multiple failure modes are involved in this matter.the warranty claim rate is high for a steering system concern.the issues reported involve premature wear out at the rack and pinion interface with the inner tie rod end(s), binding and sticking of the steering gear, cracked or broken tie rod ends, sheared rack and pinion assembly bolts, and wear out of the rack and pinion mount bushings.many of the complainants mention steering wonder and loose steering.three of the most recent complaints allege a complete loss of steering due to sheared bolts.odi is upgrading this pe in order to perform a thorough technical analysis of the various system failure allegations and to quantify the effect that these failures have on vehicle control.
PE99044
Engine cradle/control arm bracket weld
There is no summary currently available
EA98025
Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
RQ98018
Rear suspension trailing arm/bolt
Alleged that the rear suspension trailing and/or its attachment bolt may fail, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and loss of rear service brake operation
PE98022
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
Underhood fuel leaks
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if waarranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis clossing report is included in the public file.
EA95028
Water in defroster system
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further expenditure of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see the engineering analysis closing report (ea95-023)
EA95023
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chrysler Concorde 91
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1994 Chrysler Concorde fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-18 | 24-26 | 19-21 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
What 1994 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1994 chrslyer concorde. The contact left the vehicle warming up, and when he came back to the vehicle approximately 10 minutes later smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and there were flames. The contact put the fire out. There were no injuries. The contact was not sure if the vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was 181,000. The contact took pictures of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The manufacturer denied the claim for reimbursement. The contact stated that there was a recall in 1999 and that the recall work was done. The recall was for the fuel injection system.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had problems starting, but the check engine light did not illuminate. Also, a rattling sound emanated from under the vehicle when the engine was running. At times the cruise control indicator illuminated without being engaged.
I have a 1994 chrysler concorde which has air-bag problem which I was told would cost me $500 to replace a clock spring by bob baker in carlsbad, ca. I refused stating that daimler chrysler should treat that as a drive train defect and replace it. I also had a failure of the steering and paid for that out of pocket.
Dt*: the contact stated one year ago there was a fuel leak; the dealership performed recall # 98v184000 for the fuel injection system. The o-rings were replaced. The leak did not cease and the vehicle was taken back to the dealership 1 year later. The passenger side fuel rail was replaced under this same recall. The fuel was still leaking and the dealership determined the driver side fuel rail needs replacing; this component is not part of the recall.
Was driving my car and smelled a strong gas odor. I took it to a garage and they showed me gas leaking from the fuel rail. No repairs have been made as I need the cash first.
Our vehicle has stalled on numerous occasions while in motion. This is unsafe, and could possibly result in an accident, since when the vehicle stalls there is no power steering after the vehicle stalls. Sometimes the rpms drop down to near zero and the cruise control light comes on before it stalls. Occasionally the vehicle does not completely stall, and the engine recovers, resulting in a strong jerk. Also occasionally the car just jerks noticeably to strongly while driving. This has been going on noticeably for a few months, and we have had numerous repairs to our vehicle that have (potentially falsely) been diagnosed. None of these repairs have seemed to affect the stalling and jerking problems. The date given is the date of our most serious stalling events. It stalled several times that day while I was driving.
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
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
Fuel is leaking out of the gas tank. Consumer is concerned that a fire could occur. Also, brakes are making noise and causing the wheels to shake, making it difficult to control the vehicle .
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Questions about the 1994 Chrysler Concorde
Is the 1994 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
Owners have filed 346 complaints about the 1994 Chrysler Concorde, 5.3 times a typical Concorde model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chrysler Concorde?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 71 complaints. Next is brakes (50).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chrysler Concorde have?
4 recalls, covering power train, suspension and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chrysler Concorde transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V021000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Concorde have bad transmission?
The Chrysler Concorde model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (71 complaints), 1995 (48 complaints) and 1999 (32 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chrysler Concorde get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Chrysler Concorde range from 19 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16-18 city and 24-26 highway.
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