1. "busy rattle", not loud, but continuous, most noticeable on smooth roads above 30 MPH, from front frame sub-assembly, four mounting bolts. The sub-frame assembly is also called the "motor carrier" and is bolted from the bottom up to the frame (above). Each bolt goes through a large rubber bushing (also called an insulator). With 75,000 thousand miles and no oil leaks, the rubber bushings are all dried out and flaking apart. Each insulator cost over a hundred dollars and is only available from chrysler. The cost of replacing via a quote from pep boys is over seven hundred dollars. The replacement parts are made from a hard yellow plastic type material and should be more durable. 2. According to the mechanic at pep boys the vibration will wear the bolts and eventually the engine could drop down. 3. Pep boys recommends the bushings and the bolts to be replaced. The new bushings from chrysler have a 1 year warranty. Reviewed the complaints for this problem and did not see any accidents caused by the rattle or a report that the engine actually could fall out on the road. The data base is not well organized as it is segmented by monthly reports. I can see how the noise might cause one to increase the radio volume and not hear an emergency vehicle. These bushings will be replaced.
1996 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems
15 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,967. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 68,967
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission8
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift4
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler Concorde transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chrysler Concorde transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
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What 1996 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My husband, 2 children, ages 4 and 6, and myself were driving on the interstate when our 1996 chrysler concorde suddenly shifted into neutral and started rolling backward down a hill. We hadn't had any problems up to this point. Our car only has 40,000 original miles on it. A transmission repair firm told us it was our transmission and gave us a diagnostic code of "p1787". We can't afford to fix right now. We have tried it on our residential street and it goes for a few yards and transmission slips. I have had a lot of medical problems this year and not having safe transportation has made it impossible to get medical care, not to mention the fact that my children could have been hurt by this vehicle malfunctioning.
1996 concorde rack and pinion failed and been replaced at least 3 times. *ts ***nar*** the transaxle leaked, the battery was replaced, because the vehicle would not start and the multi-function switch was replaced.
When using 1996 chrysler concorde experienced the car's floor shift lever jumped from park to drive while in a driveway. This was previously recalled (c45) and repaired on 10/11/2004. There was damage to a garage door. Per the insurance agent I notified chrysler, the original dealership, and this site. Chrysler provided a reference number and I have scheduled for a reinspection/reinstallation 1/18/2006.
'recall campaign' transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock. *bf prior to having the recall work done the consumer was involved in an accident due to the faulty interlock system.
The vehicle was kept at the dealership over the weekend to perform the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v021000. When the owner drove the vehicle, the engine revved high because the transmission was in over-drive. The consumer also had difficulty moving the floor shifter. The dealership stated they may have to charge the consumer for extensive repair. Please describe details.
Recall 04 v 021 000 concerning shift ignition - park interlock. Consumer had two concerns about this recall. First, parts were not available, and second, consumer did not receive a recall notice from the manufacturer. Local dealer informed consumer of this recall. *ak recall3 04v021000.
Able to shift out of park when the ignition is off.
The automatic transmission failed to down shift.
I've had 3 rebuilt transmissions and at this time my chrysler is leaking transmission fluid.
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Concorde transmission
Does the 1996 Chrysler Concorde have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Chrysler Concorde, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,967 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Concorde transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V021000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Concorde have bad transmission?
The Chrysler Concorde model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (71 complaints), 1995 (48 complaints) and 1999 (32 complaints).
Other 1996 Chrysler Concorde problems
Steering 61Engine 26Brakes 19Fuel system 14Suspension 14Electrical 12Airbags 9Body 6Visibility 6Lights 5Acceleration 3Seat belts 3Wheels 3Locks 2Tires 2Seats 1
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