I have a 1997 chrysler concord. I had a severe clunking noise in front end. After several trips to the garage and almost $1000 later I had replaced both inner tie rod ends, all 4 cradle bushings as well as both swaybars in front end. Not to mention front end alignments after each repair. Then my left tie rod had to be replaced again within a bout a month. The problem was eventually fixed and noise stopped until now. Six months later I'm experiencing the same noises and a lose tie rod again. I have seen all the complaints about chrysler and note that they don't include the 1997 model as having these problems but I do with my 97 concord. I have 2 children that ride in my vehicle and this is really unsafe. If the tierods break or come lose you can't steer the car. This problem really needs to be addressed by chrysler and fixed.
1997 Chrysler Concorde: ball joint or control arm failure
7 of the 134 complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer 1997 concorde driver side tire turned right while driving down a hill and stopped. *ts after having the vehicle towed, the consumer was informed the inner tie rod had failed and the outer tie rod was about to fail. The dealer stated it looked as if the vehicle had been work on previously, and whom ever did the work did not place the tabs back in place and because of that the tie rods eventually stripped and fell out of place. The consumer stated the rack and pinion was replaced and the previous dealer did stated they did have to remove the tie rods in order to replace the rack and pinion, however they refused to reimburse the consumer because it had been over 5 years since the repair.
While driving 60 to 65 MPH consumer heard a clanking noise . Left rear control arm broke. Consumer also stated had it welded back on. Contacted dealer.*ak
The lower control arm reinforcement bracket failed but consumers vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN, consumer believes she should be reimbursed for the failure per recall 99v‑215. Nlm
When consumer started to turn vehicle inner tie rod was defective. Also, front wheel shimmied and vibrated. There was no recall.
Tie rod bolts failed causing the wheels to malfunction. Yh
When driving and upon exiting the highway two of the inner tie rod bolts which hold up the rack and pinion broke, causing steering failure. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
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Questions about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1997 Chrysler Concorde?
7 of 134 owner complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Concorde (5%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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