1996 Chrysler Concorde suspension complaints

Filed Mar 13, 2000 · Suspension · FL

While driving steering wheel will drift to either side. Consumer is afraid of an accident occurring.

Filed Dec 16, 1999 · Suspension · OH

Problem: vehicle wanders and requires constant corrective steering input from the driver. No matter what the road condition( wet/dry/flat/crowned), the car will " drift" and or pull to the side with out any apparent pattern, consequently, intense concentration is required to drive this vehicle. Also, the effort to steer right/ left is variable, again with out a pattern. The car is not equipped with speed-sensitive steering. According to the dealer's service records, the previous owner had the same difficulty. The tires have been rotated on a regular basis; the front brake assemblies have been replaced, and I have precisely adjusted the tire psi all to no avail. I had a 1996 eagle vision that had similar problems, though I did not report it. Please investigate.

Filed Dec 14, 1999 · Steering, Suspension · WI

Replaced both outer sway bar links, replaced right outer tie rod end and sleeve.

Filed May 31, 1999 · Engine, Steering · GA

A popping noise has been present since about 12000 miles. Repeated attempts to find have not resulted in a cure. At 35500 miles I insisted that the front end be completely checked. The four front cradle mounts were replaced but the noise continued. Additional checking revealed a left front axle that was defective. This still did not stop the noise. The rack and pinion steering assembly were replaced with only moderate changes in the noise. Now a left front strut and mount are being replaced. I have no assurrance that this will correct the problem. I know of one other chrysler concorde that has experienced rack and pinion failure in the past 30 days. This occurred while stopped at a traffic light. I have encouraged him to report this to the ntsb.