Chrysler Concorde ball joint problems

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Steering · 130,931 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chrysler concorde. While attempting to turn the steering wheel, the contact heard a loud pop as the steering wheel started spinning uncontrollably. After inspection, he noticed that the tie rod bolt was fractured on the steering rack. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 130,931. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 5, 2008 · Steering · 120,000 miles · WV

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.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Steering · 60,000 miles · IL

My car started making a lot of clunking and grinding noise when I would turn the steering wheel and when I would go over a bump while turning, so I took my car in to a car shop and they said that it was the tie rods on my car and that if I didn't get it fixed that I would more than likely have bad accident because the steering would lock up, so I am having my car repaired at my cost, when chrysler should have taken care of this when it was first brought to there attention. My car is a 2004 chrysler concord with only 61744 miles on it, I was lucky enough to know that there was something wrong with my car and have an appointment to get the tie rods fixed before I get killed, my appointment is nov 18, 2008.

Filed Oct 31, 2008 · Steering · OH · crash

My wife was driving our 1995 chrysler concorde when she lost total steering control while making a left hand turn causing car to go over curb damaging a sign at the warren public library and significant damage to the car. Upon inspection, it has been found that the tie rod linkage into the rack and pinion had broken off.

Filed Jun 22, 2008 · Seat belts, Steering · 122,000 miles · NE

1995 chrysler concorde with approximately 122,000 miles became unsafe to drive due to excessive play in the steering/an inability to control the car. The dealer identified the problem as inner tie rod bushings. Within the same week, the driver's seat belt came unbolted from the car.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Steering · 240,000 miles · 00

I have a 1996 chrysler concorde and while driving had the tie rod bolts break completely off from the rack, since I have had the bushings and bolts replaced twice, and am still in need of rack mount bushings as they have failed and I now once again feel the car floating where ever it wants to go on the road. The rack mount bushings are approx. $53 for two and I am in need of four. I work barely part time and cannot afford to continue to fix a problem that shouldn't even exist. Where does a company like dc stop assuming responsibility for issues that are very much on their end of the stick? Had I been on the highway I would have definitely been killed no question. I have 3 children that regularly ride in the car and is chrysler going to pay for our funeral when their product kills one of us or on of their millions of other customers? I highly doubt it. We need to do something about this immediately!

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Steering · 134,500 miles · NJ

My son has a 1993 concorde, and has been experiencing issues with the steering. Vibration in steering, and to much play. When he informed me of the problem he was having, I told him to turn his steering wheel, then he turned it the other way, both tie rods looked odd. I told him don't take the car far. After he left, I noticed odd marks left in the dirt in my driveway. The driver side tire, left larger and heavier imprint then the passenger side. I did some research on this, and found this http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com. As I was reading the information I was amazed, then reading further I noticed they explain the problems and what happens. Granted the car has 135,000 miles on it, if the original owner had a problem and had it fixed or band aided add another 65,000 miles to a problem that already exists, it would be time to fix again. This is a real problem, and needs to be addressed. The car has other issues, besides the steering, this also explains why most of the chryslers at the you pull it yard I was at where heavenly damaged in the front, and head on. If your steering fails, you have no choice hold on, hope for the best, till you hit something head on, or someone hits you. I have had some major problems with my son, he became heavily addicted to heroin, it took me 2 years to get him to get the help he needed. He went to a faith based rehab, he completed the program and came home october 2006. He worked all year to save up for a car, this gave him a great boost, that he accomplished his goal. I guess I am lucky that I know a little about cars, and my son is able to talk with me about his issues with the car, so no one has been hurt yet. Believe me if something happens to my son, while he is driving this car, and I find out it is because of the steering problems, that the dealer/manufacturer knew about.. They think they are saving money, attorneys are more expensive then parts.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Seats, Steering · 53,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. While accelerating from a stop, the back of the driver seat reclined to the floor without warning. The contact pulled off the road and noticed that the entire seat failed. Chrysler stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v035000 (seats:front assembly:recliner). The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the seat again for free and would not provide reimbursement for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 53,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb a local mechanic replaced the seat track and tie rod end. Updated 12/12/07.

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · CA

1993 chrysler concorde - 3.3 liter v6 factory installed options: power windows power locks power trunk release A/C cruise control anti-lock brakes (traction control option not installed) (power radio antenna not installed) (optional transmission cooler radiator installed) (all factory recalls were completed on this particular car) current ongoing issues with car: 1) horn randomly goes off in warmer weather (80 f +) due to possible steering wheel construction issues or computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. 2) electric trunk door opens at random and when this occurs, the door locks open by themselves and the horn goes off due to possible computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. 3) instrument cluster gages shut off during driving and when this happens the transmission will shift itself into 1st gear or into reverse while in city traffic or on the freeway (regardless of current speed) due to possible computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. (this is usually fun to experience while on the freeway at 70 MPH+)! Not! (rpms shoot up to over 6,000+) 4) instrument cluster does not work on engine start and when this occurs, the transmission is stuck in 2nd gear and will not down or up shift while driving until instrument cluster decides to work again due to possible computer system intermittent issue or wiring harness issue. 5) the front end was never in an accident, but, when I turn sharp to the right or left while parking or just pulling out of a driveway or onto a road from a parked position, the drive shafts or struts or arms themselves seem to shift and clunk very loudly (similar to a 40 lb. Sledge hammer being swung into your sub-frame in the front end). I have taken this car to 3 chrysler dealerships and 4 private garages and no one has figured it out. I replaced (2 front drive axles, 4 struts, stutt mounts, lower ball joints, tie rods, all rubber bushings in front end, rear sway bar and bushings).

Filed Feb 1, 2007 · Steering · 110,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1995 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that exiting a ramp at 10-15 MPH the tie rod bolts fell off the steering system. The contact stated he had no steering and the wheels would not turn. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. He had a small bolt and put it in the steering system and was able to drive the vehicle home at 3 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to the chrysler dealer and was told the vehicle needed a new rack and pinion. The contact call the chrysler corporate office ,and was told there was a recall on the steering. However, because the vehicle had over 36,000 miles they would not repair it for free. *ak updated 03/07/07.