While backing out of the garage, without warning the vehicle caught fire. The consumer extinguished the fire out and the vehicle was pushed back into the garage. The driver has contacted the dealer for inspection and a appointment. The recall was not for this vehicle. Please fill in additional information.
1997 Chrysler Concorde: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 134 complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Consumer started the vehicle, put the defroster on and the vehicle caught on fire.
While driving, vehicle caught on fire, consumer saw smoke coming from underhood when stopping at red light. Vehicle caught on fire and burned up. Dealer contacted. *ak possible engine failure.
While driving at 30 to 35 MPH smelled fire and saw smoke coming from under the hood due to the engine catching on fire. Consumer pulled to the side. Fire department put the fire out. Vehicle was totaled.
Had articles in trunk with trunk mostly closed but courtesy light was still on . Came back to vehicle and it was on fire. No toxic or explosive materials were involved.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module
- 1NT30XDVAC
- P/n CBSZR068AA
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Condition with keyless entry (RKE) transmitter batteries discharge prematurely
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
5 of 134 owner complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde (4%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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