1994 Chrysler Concorde: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 120,000 miles · VA

I have had more problems with this chrysler than any car I have driven. It is not yet ten years old, but I have had brake work done at least three times totaling 1500.00+dollars. My air conditioning fails every year. The bars on the outside of the car have begun to peel away from the main body. Three inside door handles have broken off from the inside, and I dont even use my rear doors. This will cost me 150.00 per door without including labor. My car is in the shop now because the mechanic is checking it for transmission failure. The rear trans. Mount and mount bushings have been replaced and need to be replaced again. The alignment is off because it needs new lower control arms now. Without the transmission failing this is 900.00 worth of work. I have never been able to get anything from chrysler except an emailed, "I'm sorry...thank you for buying chrysler" if I ever get this car out of the shop, I will not buy chrysler again. I have spent thousands of dollars on various repairs on this car and it is only 9 years old!

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · ME

Transmission failed without warning.

Filed Jul 13, 2002 · Transmission · VA

The transmission in my car failed on 5/6/02. The failure consisted of two types. In one type of failure, the transmission would act like it was in neutral when it was actually in drive, while traveling at highway speeds of 60 MPH. In the second type of failure, the car would not shift above second gear. I called my local chrysler dealer to ask if the transmission would be repaired for free, and was told no. Subsequently, I had a chrysler rebuilt transmission installed by an independent garage at a cost of almost $2500.00. This rebuilt transmission came with a 3 year/36,000 mile chrysler warranty. In less than two months (and 1600 miles) this transmission failed in the exact same way. The independent garage installed a new chrysler rebuilt transmission at no cgarge to me. I feel there is ample evidence that the transmission in this vehicle is of inferior design and/or workmanship. If you have ever had your transmission fail in this manner while traveling at highway speeds you know it is definitely a safety hazard. I feel that chrysler should reimburse me for some if not all of the $2500.00 that I paid to fix this product.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · AK

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.

Filed Jul 20, 2001 · Transmission · WA

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.

Filed Dec 26, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · MD

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.

Filed Apr 14, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · DE

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.

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Body, Transmission · WA

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.

Filed Mar 9, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · DE

Transmission failed prematurely.

Filed Feb 12, 1998 · Transmission · MI

Transmission failed.

Filed May 13, 1997 · Engine, Transmission · CA

While driving at highway speeds, the engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Also replaced transmission.

Filed Feb 4, 1997 · Transmission · IL

Transmission failed three times.