I have experienced alot of play in the steering of my chrysler concorde 1997. After inspection it was found that the front cradle bushings where worn away. I have owned this car for 2 years. I looked at a web site concerning this and other problems with this and other chrsler models. And is concerned about the issues related to severe and catastrophic failures with these vehicles.
1997 Chrysler Concorde body problems
12 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frame and members4
- Body: hood2
- Body: door2
- Body: trunk lid1
At what mileage
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Chrysler Concorde body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car started making a clunking noise, and I checked out the problem and found the engine cradle bushing were junk. The car only had 62000 miles on it. This could of caused a very bad accident if the cradle had broken. The car was lifted off the ground and there was about a 2 iinch gap between the frame and cradle where the bushing are worn out. I current don't drive this car do to this issue.
When I would place the automatic transmission in reverse on my 1997 chrysler concorde the gas pedal would stick and accelerate at a rapid rate. The only way that I could stop the acceleration was by placing both on the brake and turning the key off. Dave dennis chrysler dealer in dayton, oh., verified this. They found that the cradle bushings were bad which caused the motor to move and hit the throttle which caused the motor to rev. Up in gear. They replaced the cradle bushings and I have had no trouble since. I consider this to be a safety issue. The mechanic at the chrysler dealer stated that worn cradle bushings were a common problem with k frames used on chryslers. I can't be the only person who has experienced this problem due to cradle bushings wear.
The consumer noticed that car seemed to be pulling to the left/right. The consumer heard something pop and rattle and then parts started falling from the vehicle on to the highway. The consumer purchased more parts and they failed. The consumer took the vehicle to mechanic who determined the transmission fluid line was leaking . Another mechanic stated that the front end was coming part and was loose. The frame was loose and nothing was holding it together. After replacing all the parts, the consumer received a recall notice. Took it to dealer and they told her that they fixed the problem. But, didn't tell her what the problem was, but now problem is worse. Car was jumping like it didn't shift into gear. Transmission feels like it's slipping. Contact called the federal safety agency last week and talked to a lady and was told to replace the power steering fluid line. Bought piece of line and was told to buy a vacuum pipe.
There were serious safety defects. The A/C turns on even if locked out, the driver's door leaked, the dash lights blink on/off without control (all gauges), and the airbag light, lights up. Bf the trunk would open due to moisture in the air, at night, the window would steam up completely in seconds, and the speedometer would quit. *sc
Water leaks under air vents under window wipers ,body seams let water in car as fast as it will run.have sealed 1 leak with silicone on seam on passenger side. Carpet and mat on driver side now getting wet and stinks. Replaced windshield 6-27-03,so I know that was not the problem. Car bought new and has never been in accident. Dealers service mgr.claims there has not been any problems,but my mechanic,knows a chrysler mechanic there,and he says there are plenty of complaints. They have even sprayed rubberized undercoating on seams and surrounding areas to seal water leaks.
While checking the battery the hood fell down.
Had taken vehicle to dealer for rear alignment, but could not be performed due to corrosion anddeterioration on subframe mounts. Consumer talked to manufacturer, and he was unable to take care of this situation.
Body shop said entire hood must be replaced because it is coming from under the hood and not rusting from the top through the hood. Estimated cost was $950.00. Chrysler has a 5 year warranty/100,000 miles on rust on this vehicle. Please advise as to what to do immediately. Thank you.
Horn button design is very small and difficult to find. Mjs
Questions about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde body
Does the 1997 Chrysler Concorde have body problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the body of the 1997 Chrysler Concorde, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chrysler Concorde body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chrysler Concorde body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler Concorde have the most body problems?
The Chrysler Concorde model years with the most body complaints are 1993 (27 complaints), 2000 (22 complaints) and 1994 (20 complaints).
Other 1997 Chrysler Concorde problems
Engine 26Fuel system 17Steering 17Brakes 16Electrical 13Airbags 10Transmission 10Visibility 10Suspension 9Lights 6Acceleration 4Seat belts 4Locks 2Tires 2Seats 1
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