Automatic shift on the floor. Does not shift correctly. Key cannot be removed. It stays on accessory and drains my battery. There was a recall for this problem, however I was told it was not covered because of the year of the car. I purchased the car in august 2012. Ran fine until 06/01/13. I feel it should still be under the recall. It doesn't go into park properly. I feel this could be a safety issue.
1998 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems
14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 59,000.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 59,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission7
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift2
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chrysler Concorde transmission problems in other years
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 1998 Chrysler Concorde owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Gear shift lever is very hard to move. Sometimes needing both hands to put it in gear. Sometimes it will not come out of reverse and go to park.
Dealership is unable to perform the floor shift ignition park interlock recall 04v021000 repairs because the manufacturer hasn't released the parts. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and they were not providing any satisfactory explanation for this issue.
Transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock.*mr the vehicle shift lock was replaced prior to recall notification. The consumer request reimbursement for the repairs.
While driving 25 MPH vehicle jerked. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was taken to a body shop, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
Went to dealer with complaint of severe down shifting at stop and car lerching forward into traffic which became extremely dangerous when ice and snow were added as the car was uncontrollable. Dealer changed transmission fluid and filter.continued to have same complaint. Speed sensor changed 3 times. Finally car would not shift out of second gear and having computer replaced. Car has 55,000 miles!!!!!!!!
The transmission on a 1998 chrysler concord is malfunctioning. First I was told it was one part, the speed sensor. Then the same problem occured. This time I was told that the solonid pack needed to be replaced. Now my entire transmission needs to be replaced after spending money to repair piece by piece. Also, my car is over heating. I have taken it to the dealer 4 different times and the problem had not been resolved. I have paid over $2000 in payments and my car is not working.
I was reading the news and found the article about a probe being broadened on the dodge durango to cover the chrysler sebring also. I was wanting to make a complaint or bring to your attention that I have a 1998 concorde lxi and this same thing where the car can be shifted out of park without a key in the ignition. This has happened several times, luckily it has never caused any serious injury besides a twisted ankle or two. It is a rather serious problem though. I do not even need to have my foot on the brake to shift it out of park with or without the key on.
The column gear shift is to hard to shift when nessesary. Spouse could not shift into park and had to leave car in drive position on two occasions and call for help. She has since refused to drive the car. *ak the car could have rolled after leaveing the vehicle since she failed set the parking brake.
While driving and without warning the transmission failed and fluid leaked from the vehicle. *nlm.
Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Concorde transmission
Does the 1998 Chrysler Concorde have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the transmission of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 59,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 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 1998 Chrysler Concorde problems
Engine 66Electrical 17Brakes 16Visibility 15Acceleration 10Body 10Lights 10Steering 10Seats 9Suspension 9Airbags 4Seat belts 4Locks 3Fuel system 1Tires 1
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