1. Engine stayed in "limp mode". Three attempts to repair before problem solved. 2. Fuel gauge will not register below half-full. Needs "fuel sending unit". 3. Abs/traction control lights and system failure - replaced ABS module, part #4759326 4. Front rotors replaced. 5. Left sway bar link replaced 6. Water pump replaced
1994 Chrysler Concorde transmission complaints
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Transmission will just stop working, while driving or while sitting at a stop.
While backing out of driveway vehicle started to tremble. Also, would not go back into reverse. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated had to replace transmission.*ak water pump, fuel pump belts, hoses and timing belt failed. A/c and fuel injection failed as well.
While driving at freeway speeds, the transmission shifts into low gear in a sudden and unexpected manner. This causes the engine to reach a "red line" condition within a fraction of a second, and causes the car to reduce speed in a very short period of time. Since the break lights are not activated, this situation poses a serious safety hazzard, as the car behind may be unable to avoid a collision from the totally unexpected and un-signaled breaking action. This condition happened about 6 times within about a one hour period, while the headlights were on. The next day the transmission performed normally, while the headlights were off. The car has not been used at night time since this incident, and has not had the downshifting problem when run during the day time. There are no signs of an alternator failure, such as dim lights or a dead battery. The previous owner say that he replaced the transmission, but did not offer any further explaination as to why the transmission needed replacement.
The car when put in reverse while it was parked, spun out really fast, causing the tires to screach and the AC and serpentine belts to come off, even though the gas pedal was not depressed at all.
There has been 119 sevice bulletins on this vehicle-12 0n transmission related problems -never recalled yet problems like mine are very familiar to dealer and chrysler-both say sorry, out of warrenty-it is unreasonable to pay $25,000 for a new vehicle,maintain it properly with no abuse,and have the drive train last at least 100,000 miles??
After the car spun out in a snow storm, a transmission line connection failed. The car was driven until it would not move. I am assuming the transmission oil was depleted. The driver complained of jerking, etc. And having to rev the engine quite a lot to get the car moving. The transmission would grab and slip, etc. The dealer now states that other than the replacement of the line fitting and transmission lfuids, there could not have been further damage. However, the transmission continues to slip and grab at low speed from a stop and slips when using passing gear. What damage could have been incurred by running the transmission dry over a ten mile drive. I am following up on thi for my mother in law who is currently hospitalized. Thank you.
When driving at 50 transmission shutters. When going from park to drive it hesitates. Then, it will throw itself into park. Consumer was almost rear ended because vehicle won't go past 30 MPH. *ak air conditioner will not stay running.
Gas struts support the hood when raised on this vehicle, in lieu of the more traditional springs or prop. Apparently, when the car moves from a moderate temperature environment to a cold environment after a few years of service, these gas struts will not adequately support the weight of the hood, which then falls on the driver's head as he checks the oil, causing lacerations and potentially a concussion or other serious injury. The transmission, with age, in very cold weather, can refuse to shift into a forward gear after backing the car out onto a roadway, causing a major potential for a serious accident. This very dangerous propensity should trigger a recall by chrysler to foreclose serious injuries and accidents.
While driving home from out of town my car locked in 2nd gear. Still was able to get it home. Had dealer check it out and found it is seal/clutch failure with limp in ...this is associated with the known defect of this transmission 42le. There are several service bulletins on this and alot of the exact same failures. Been researching on the net..class action suit may also be pending regarding this defect and chryler refusing to recall...set up file with chrylser this am #8117947. They refused goodwill repair so far with standard excuse, vehicle is out of 3yr/36000 mile warrany...despite tsb"s. This has been a serious and ongoing problem with this tranny and chrysler knows. They try to get out of repairing cars with this defect but usually end having to pay some in small claims ct etc. I was told we have to really fight since this is a know defect. $1400.00 to repair it. Researching on the net I find chrysler knows abt the defect and had know for a very long time..even developing a new type ofseal set for these tranny's..except they won't recall the thousand of vehicles and install the new redesigned kit unless they are forced too.it is a design flaw ..lots of info on this on the net...lots of tsb's on this tranny too..wish you would force a recall! Thanks marion.
Was driving on interstate in very heavy traffic and all of a sudden car downshifted to 2nd at about 40 miles per hr and would not up shift.managed to pull to shoulder of road and onto axcess road.stopped car tried to put in gear and had none except reverse .shut off motor restarted and put in low gear and was able to ease car off road at about 5 miles per hour.had car towed to transission shop and was determined by there puting on computer that overdrive was out.I contacted car dealer as I had just purchased the car 26 days before.he said I was totally responsible for problem I see there has been a lot of complaints on this problem and and hope you can help. Thanks.
When preceeding from a stop light into an intersection vehicle hesitates and will not shift into gear, cause unknown. *ak the customer had a major transmission repair done regarding the hesitation problem, which is due to flows in design of the transmission.
Transmission keeps slipping into low gear, causing a loss of power,almost dies. Dealer has rebuilt transmission, but defect still occurs.
The original transmission has been replaced 2 times. We now need to replace it a third time. Including the original transmission this means an approximately 7 year old car has gone through 4 transmissions or approximately 1 every 18 months. This is definately a defect.
Right front axle became dislodged while driving. Front right axle went into transmission & split the splines. This caused vehicle to be inoperative. Vehicle at mechanic. The indication was motor mounts were marginal & were sagging. Were not broken.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle: between 5-10 MPH while slowing down it causes a violent jerk and wheels appear to lock up. Dealer notified.
Transmission malfunctioned several times and failed later on because lack of proper transmission fluid, also transmission coolant hoses failed. Yh
The transmission will not shift into overdrive, I have to shut the car off and restart it to make it shift correctly.
At just 43,000 miles I experienced catastrophic transmission failure. The repair cost over $1400. Now, 13,000 miles and 14 months later I am experiencing the exact same trouble. This essentially equates to an additonal $100 per month in operating expenses.
The rear wheel bearing brake or fall apart which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer can not determine the problem. Please provide further information. Mjs
Subframe broke at weld point, which in turn, caused the axle to break while backing up in the driveway.
Steering is difficult as it wants to over correct particularly on the down hill at about 25 to 45 MPH
Rear axle broke due to frame rail with hair line cracks. Dealer/manufacturer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Transmission has difficulty shifting.
Transmission failed to shift into overdrive. Took to dealer & informed needed to be overhauled. Picked vehicle up & was leaking pink fluid. Left vehicle. Went back & picked vehicle up & left it in garage. Later noticed a large puddle under transmission. Was told by mechanic it was the water pump & needed replacing. Also, transmission overheated.
Fuel injector/regulator o-rings and fuel rail replaced prior to recall due to a fuel leak from the right side of engine. (98v‑184)
Vehicle was in dealer for repairs of unrelated component when I was called and told there was a tear in the frame rail. Inspecting the tear it at one of the left side area adjacent to where the cradle assembly bolts to the frame rail. Comparing the failed rail to the right hand rail it appears a reinforcing channel that should be inside the frame rail to distribute the loads from the cradle assembly is missing. Vehicle had a new transmission installed in july 1998, and the transmission was inspected in jan 1999. Failure appears to be a fatigue type as it is ragged and has failed some of the frame rail welds. Chrsler's area rep has supposedly looked at it and I was told he said that it could not be a factory defect or it would have failed long before now. Car was driven very lightly until around sept 1996 and since then has been driven normally. The vehicle is still sitting at the dealers as they don't seem to know how to fix it, regardless of who pays for the repair.
Transmission failed prematurely.
While driving and shifting gears, transmission went dead except in reverse. Dealer rebuilt transmission.
Transmission goes into limp mode (2gear) and locks there, disconnecting the negative battery cable took care of it for a while.
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