Chrysler Concorde headlights problems

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 174,878 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and had to be jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, mike caboone, who diagnosed that the wiring in the light failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 174,878. ..updated 08/22/17

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Lights · AZ

I was wondering if there was any kind of recall or investigation on my vehicle headlight lens I have original lenses and they are clouded over leaving night visibility very low thank you

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Body · 98,000 miles · IA

The lifts on the hood and trunk have both been replaced because of falling. The door and headlight trim is going to have to be replaced because it has pulled completely off the doors and headlights because of shrinkage, then while driving down the interstate at 65 miles an hour the hood molding came flying off and went over the top of the car and landed in the ditch. These are defects which I feel chrysler should replace.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 25,000 miles · FL

The car head lights & dash lights dim when driving. If you play with control switch it sometimes makes them work right. Car stalls and doesn't want to restart. We have done the recall for exhaust. The A/C all the sudden started making noises when stalling and now does not work makes a hissing sound. I have kept this car in great shape and have it maintained & serviced regularly. I have had several sensors replaced and the engine light refuses to go off. I put it in the shop and they said it was because gas cap was loose. That wasn't the case, car is now sitting in driveway unable to start. Had the heads removed and fuel injectors cleaned and car still won't run.

Filed Dec 28, 2008 · Electrical · 26,000 miles · NY

1. Since I purchased the vehicle all lighting, interior dash, headlamps, etc. Have a "flickering" or "pulsing" effect. Over time, this has increased. The vehicle, an 02 chrys concorde, has only 26k mi and was purchased new. This flickering of lighting has worsened to the point that it bothers other motorists. 2. This condition is constant. The vehicle will not start when left 24 hrs without running. Vehicle stalled on an interstate, immediately put in neutral and attempted to start, negative. All lighting ceased to function prior to being able to fully stop the vehicle. 4-way-flashers failed to function while on shoulder and my vehicle was nearly struck by another motorist. 3. This is clearly a factory defect with the electrical system. Not sure what the problem is. Diagnosis of the all systems were normal with the exception of "excessive ripple" noted for the recharging system. Persons testing vehicle did not have an adequate explanation for this "excessive ripple" but were willing to sell me a new alternator that may or may not fix the problem. Battery (original) was reportedly still good but needed recharging. I found the ground from engine to remote negative terminal severed in half--it runs right over the catalytic converter. I think originally, it may have been touching the converter. It was brittle and greenish oxidized color (I still have a piece of it). I am planning to try a new alternator in the very near future and I will hang onto the old one.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 83,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, vibrated, and then shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the engine caused the failure. As of december 10, 2007, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 83,000. Updated 3/11/08 *cn the consumer stated while driving the headlights blink within the first 5-10mins and the dealer will not fix the defect which the consumer was informed the computer was the problem. Updated 03/11/08

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Body, Engine · 107,000 miles · NJ · crash

I would like to file a complaint with daimler-chrysler regarding the longevity of their automobiles. Thiswas the second vehicle that failed between 100,000 and 110,000 with proper maintenance and upkeep. I had problems with the headlights, door seals, the automatic seats and now the engine. I took the car to chrysler dealer, and the service department manager told me I had a bad rod and the engine was virtually shot and wasn't worth fixing. He said he was ashamed to say the 2.7 engines were junk. I have researched my car and found out that there were a lot of others with the same, if not more problems than what I had, which indicated that daimler-chrysler should be ashamed of for not caring or making good for their mistakes instead of ignoring them! This car has had many other problems, including electrical problems with door locks, the power seats, and the seals from around the doors. I made the mistake of not researching the vehicle before I bought it. I will never do that again! I just wish that daimler-chrysler would care more about their cars, and the consumers that were buying them, and then maybe they would have more sales since their customer service stinks. I really didn't want to say a true statement about service for daimler-chrysler problems. I will never buy a daimler-chrysler product again, as per my own experiences with problems and the responses from the company. If I have no satisfaction from this email, which I know will not happen!, I will make sure that others know what I have been through!, especially will all the veterans that I know and have contacts with since september 11, 2001.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Lights · 211,797 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH at night on normal road conditions, there was poor headlight illumination. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership to replace the radiator fan, the contact was alerted that the head light gasket needed to be changed, which required the bumper to be dismounted to replace the head light lamp. The was made the repair rather expensive. The moisture and dust entering into the head light reduced the illumination power creating a safety risk for night driving. The manufacturer was contacted who connected conferenced the dealership. The dealership determined there was not recall for the head light defect and the repair had to be covered by the contact. The contact refused to perform the repair. Later the head light lamp was replaced by an independent mechanic who did not replace the gasket, consequently the poor illumination problem remained without resolution.

Filed May 9, 2006 · Lights · 30,500 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated the seals for the headlights cracked and the headlights are on the verge of detaching. The dealership determined the entire headlight assembly must be replaced.

Filed Jan 18, 2006 · Brakes, Lights · 70,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the consumer stated the brake pedal must be pressed down too far to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has been to the dealership and multiple independent repair shops, but there was no repair available. The manufacturer determined this is how the vehicle was made. Also, the headlight gasket continuously falls out but no repair is available. *jb updated 03/28/06.