Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off and stopped in the middle of the freeway. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle, although the brakes and power steering failed. Someone had to assist her with steering the vehicle to the side of the road. The police was called and the vehicle was towed to the auto repair shop. There had not been any engine failure prior to this incident. The auto shop stated that engine sludge coated the engine. It would cost $5,000 to replace the engine. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 2/23/09 *cn the passenger seat belt was difficult to unfasten and the rear passenger door had to be opened from the outside. Updated 02/26/09.
1999 Chrysler Concorde: loss of power steering
5 of the 333 complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Concorde describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
Accelerator malfunction. 1999 chrysler concorde accelerator stuck, unable to engage the braking system so turned car off. Lost steering, braking control and hit a barricade, totaling vehicle and causing concussion and head to toe bruising.
Driving down interstate 265 at 55 MPH, engine just quit, causing a potentially deadly situation. When the engine quit, it lost power steering and brakes. Car only has 70,000 miles. Air conditioning quit working in may of 2003.
Engine stops unpredictably, resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. There is absolutely no warning that this is about to occur. No "idiot lights" are lit, and the engine does not lurch or hesitate -- it simply quits. This has resulted in some near mishaps when this occurs in heavy traffic. Sudden deceleration without warning, and very sluggish handling until the engine can be restarted, represents a significant hazard to myself, my passengers, and other drivers. Input-output sensors were replaced 90 days ago. This eliminated the problem until september 16, 2003 when it began to recur.
The bolt that holds the fan and engine pulley came loose, causing no steering ability, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer said the problem was caused by the bolt being tightened too hard.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some owners may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side
- Some vehicles may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side
- Advance service information for loose steering
- Experiencing loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side
- A condition may exist where a loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to...
- Information when servicing the inner tie rod end to steering gear attachments
- Subject concerning the steering wheel vibration
- A new power steering fluid
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Chrysler Concorde power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1999 Chrysler Concorde?
5 of 333 owner complaints about the 1999 Chrysler Concorde (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chrysler Concorde?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chrysler Concorde
Engine failure 80Stalling 32Knocking 27Check engine light 15Loss of power 13Door locks 7Headlights 7Power windows 7No deployment 5Fire or smoke 5Jerking 5Wipers 5Won't start 5
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