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.
1994 Chrysler Concorde: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 346 complaints about the 1994 Chrysler Concorde describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Recall 98v184000/ fuel injction system. Repairs were done in march 9, 2000, and on march 22, 2000, vehicle caught on fire in engine housing. Consumer believed recall was the issue. Vehicle was totaled. Chrysler denies responsibility. *ak
Vehicle parked indriveway. Ignition off. Engine compartment on fire. Everett fire department is investigating
While driving had a fuel leak and the engine compartment caught fire. Dealer has been contacted.
Smoke was coming from hood of vehicle , went to open hood when engine burst into flames, resulting in total loss of vehicle.
Cooling system failed, causing burning smell when turning on heat.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module
- 1NT30XDVAC
- P/n CBSZR068AA
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1994 Chrysler Concorde fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1994 Chrysler Concorde?
6 of 346 owner complaints about the 1994 Chrysler Concorde (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chrysler Concorde?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Chrysler Concorde
Ball joint 26ABS 22Stalling 21Headlights 19Fuel leak 15Transmission failure 14Fuel smell 13Jerking 12Brake failure 10Power steering loss 9No deployment 7Premature wear 6Won't shift 6Adaptive cruise 5Engine failure 5
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