I've had a 1996 chrysler concorde lx for about 1 yr. It has always had problems when I put the key in the ignition 99% of the time I have to keep turning the key until it turns on, if it even does, and a few months ago everytime my car does turn on, all the interior lights stay on while driving and the door locks keep going up and down. It hasn't been drivable for at least 2 months now. Replaced relays, fuses, starter, alternator, battery! I even took it to a shop which the manager is a family friend, he had it for 2 wks. Ran a full diagnostic and also the battery which is new and have exchanged several times will not hold a charge. It has new battery ground cable new cable from alternator to starter connection, new spark plugs and wires and still has all these problems. And now if the car will turn on the ABS light comes on. Car was overheating and it now has a new thermostat. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned! And now the power steering pump has begun leaking. And a few times I have noticed the gears shift. The most frightening thing is when it does start, it will drive good for about 2 blocks and then, it just totally shuts down with no warning lights or signs prior to shutting down. I am a disabled individual and am so stressed out because it is literally undrivable. After I bought this car the 1st thing I noticed after about a week was the problem when turning the key in ignition over and over again till it would finally start. Sometimes I would sit in the car 15 minutes before it would start. I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone else mention this problem. I have a lemon and don't know what to do. I've missed dr. Appts. And also my son is disabled and we're just having the most terrible time with no reliable transportation. Can u please post if any of these issues are some of chryslers unreported defects or recalls. Please help!
1996 Chrysler Concorde: ABS light or ABS activating
10 of the 161 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Concorde describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
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Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle slowed to a stop, the brakes began to vibrate and the pedal depressed to the floor. At 5 MPH the ABS engaged and stopped the vehicle. The problem was intermittent and occurred 40 times in the last two years. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to a service dealer. An independent service mechanic inspected the vehicle and also determined, the brakes needed to be serviced by an authorized dealer. The ABS engage at a low speed for no apparent reason. Updated 08/23/04.
Steering is very bad. Pulls to the left. Rack and pinion bushings bad, as well as a tie rod. Usually makes a popping noise when turning. Engine cooling system has malfunctioned. Continues to overheat. Replaced water pump twice as well as thermostat. Abs light continues to come on. Brakes are very bad. I've replaced them numerous times.
Abs failed while the gear shift was moved from reverse to drive.
The brake pedal travels to the floor when the engine starts up, the ABS system responds only after the brake pedal is on the floor, the master cylinder was replaced but this condition still exist. Nlm
Abs brakes would not activate when going over bumps. Also, ABS light would come on. Pedal goes to the floor and vehicle vibrates.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. Front brake rotors have excessive wear, rotors wear out every 10,000 miles. Vehicle has been in dealers several times.
Abs brakes malfunctioned. In addition, warped brake rotors.
When applying ABS brakes, vehicle shakes violently.
When releasing the ABS brakes they will grind, vehicle has been in for repairs seven times without a remedy.
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Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Chrysler Concorde?
10 of 161 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Concorde (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
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