My Concorde has had electrical malfunctions, starting the first month it was purchased.
Dealers have no clue on how to troubleshoot this issue. I was charged 2 separate estimates of $500.00 each, and yet no positive results.
Electrical problems include ABS control light permanently on, the heat/air conditioning unit works at random without being operated and, when randomly the heat is on, the power windows are locked or you lose the operation of the radio cassette.
The braking system is another major nightmare.
First, 8 months after I purchased the vehicle, the brakes started grinding and within 20 miles, they stopped operating. By the time I got to a shop, I had no braks. That experience did cost me over $1200.00. Secondly, there is an annoying undercarriage ram dam when I drive on an uneven road, but it lessens tremendously when I slightly press on the brake pedal.
Finally, the right rear brake pad grinds when I turn left.
At last, Chrysler dealers are incompetent at best.
After an accident in 1998, a Chrysler dealer in Des Plaines, Illinois, replaced my front end with a Singapore made part instead of an original Mopar part, in order to save the insurance company some dough. The result is that 2 years later, and since then, the front end piece is coming apart and it looks like I've had another accident since then.
The same dealer had also replaced the air conditioning belt that ruptured a month later. They refused to replace it.
Overall, for a car that appears to be entry luxury, the service and parts are definitely third world class.
On a positive note, the Concorde has an excellent smooth engine. It is powerful and the acceleration above 50 mph is above standard. It outperforms my previous Ford Taurus.
This vehicle is roomy and offers a comfortable ride to everyone, even to 3 adults on the rear seat. No Japanese automaker comes even close.
I've had a total of 4 accidents (more like fender benders) and, at each instance the other vehicle has had substantially more damage: Mercury Tracer, Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac Grand Prix (I think) and especially a Buick LeSabre. On front and rear side impacts, this is one monster.
I completely agree about the electrical system. My 1994 Concorde 3.3l would randomly stall out and come back on. Sometimes it would just stall and wouldn't start until the cruise control light would turn off. I replaced my entire brake system myself, A/C system was replaced 3 times, and it's in the shop for a new tranny right now. 132,000 miles, and it's on it's 3rd transmission. I've replaced every steering system part, DCM, PCV valve, Cam sensor, crank sensor, TPS, power steering pump, water pump... I could go on and on, but I don't think it would fit on the page. Between this car and my 88 Shelby Z Daytona, I would never look into another Chrysler product again.
Where should I start? First of all I bought this car at 107,000. I thought that it wasnt too bad, but shortly after I purchased it the radio, horn and alarm system went on a blitz and neither will work correctly. Then 7 months after I purchased the car, I had to replace the transmission which cost me $1900. Then my front powerseat broke and my electrical antenna - busted!, and the Air conditioner hasn't blown any cold are since just after I bought it. And the worst part of all for the last 8 months someting has been getting progressively worse with the engine that I have no clue what it is, but it sounds and feels major. It is going into the shop this week, but I tell ya I will never buy a chrysler again! Only good thing about this car... is that it doesn't rust, not one rust spot on it. That's it.
I just purchased a '94 Concorde and after having it inspected by 2 mechanics and the results coming out okay, I decided to buy this car with only 65,000 miles on it. Well, on the way home the whole car just locked up twice. No power, no brakes, nada!! I am planning on taking this car with a pulse back to the dealer and wait to find something else. My Hyundai Accent has never done anything remotely like what I experienced today so I plan to follow my gut and the opinions of people like yourselves and steer away from the Chrysler! Thank you for possibly saving me a lot of heartache!
Krista Burgess
Texas.
Well, I too have been cursed with the Concorde from hell. I mean, I love my car to death, but the mechanical problemms that I have ahd with are unreal. I bought the car in '99 with 80K clicks on it. Thankfully, nothing too major has happened, well actually I ahd a lot of maor work done when it was under warranty. But it seems that every cpl of months I'm puttinga chunk of change into the car. On top of that, I too have problems taht many mechanics don't find. I hear the noises, I fell the vibrations... you would think a Chrysler deal mechanic would be able to figure out whats going on... but nooooooo.
I also have issues withthe design of the car. I like decorating my car, you know adding aftermakrket products like lights and stuff. The thing that gets me is that whichever idiot designed the concorde, made a lot of the parts virutally impossible to reach. Take the headlights for instnace. Most cars, changing the headlight bulb would be a 1, 2, 3 kinda thing. But with the concorde, I actually have to take it to a shop to take apart the entire front end, just to access the bulbs... I mean come on!!! And just as an aside : that problem that someone mentioned about the heat turning on at will...yeah..i have that too.
I have no idea what country you people are from, but the concorde has auto heat control. Therefor it will turn on automatically.
Regarding "what planet you are on"... Auto heat control, has no bearing on this beast. My Concorde's system randomly engages heat - full blast for the duration of 90-percent of my commutes. Here in Michigan, the cabin temperature can be somewhat regulated during winter, or cool days, by opening the right two windows in tandem. This creates a favorable swirl that empties the cabin of the stifling heat. I have come to live with the heat as it keeps me humble. I am thankful I have not had many of the other problems that other owners have had regarding brakes and transmissions. I am also very appreciative when the system will suddenly "revive" and maintain temperature (usually after going over a bump in the road). When the system is down, none of the buttons for A/C & Heat function with all buttons glowing from behind and hot to the touch. I'm sure it is a short circuit somewhere, just not sure where. My only other thought is that the Concorde has been sucking down anti-freeze and this may be a default for the engine to kick on the heat to full blast so it can dissipate heat? Just a hunch.
I total agree with this whole panel, I have put more money into this car that what I gave for it. I, to have no air or heat and the fan blow continuous, very Hot air, so I pull the fuse on it. I have replaced the transmission, alternator, water pump, new battery, and tie rod ends and the front end still shakes real bad, plus the brake which squeak and I blame the Mechanic which I need to go and apologize to, also the oxygen sensor, I still probably need to replace the battery cable. I'm with the rest of this good people, I will not buy another Chrysler. I Love America made, but my friend has better result with Nissan Product..
I agree about heating, I just bought this car and it's really luxurious car, but heating switches on automatically on a random basis (max. heat / defrost), all oteher buttons are blocked; and it is really difficult to drive a car on max heat in summer. I still didn't find a tendency, will try to keep windows closed, maybe I could "trick" the climate control. Montreal, Canada.
I have the same issues as many of you. I also have a 1994 Concorde heater issue, brake ABS light always on, radio cutting out...
I was able to repair the heat issue though, I removed the unit and opened the box, inside you will see multiple solder joints. I touched all of these solder joints with a soldering iron and re-fused the joint. It now works perfect.
The radio.. I put in an aftermarket and wired it myself! Works great.
The ABS light... I have not yet found a solution.
I have a '94 Concorde with 122,000 miles. I am experiencing electrical problems which include the ABS and air bag light on constantly, no fan control or AC and power windows not working. I have checked all fuses and electrical connections that I can see, checked the battery connections and ground, and still have not been able to solve this problem. Anyone have any suggestions?
I have had my car for 3 years now, it's over 300,000K.
I don't know where to begin. My biggest problem now is
my brakes. The mechanic says the brakes are fine, but when I
stop, the squeaking is so loud I stop traffic and pedestrians. The heating is going, I just had a new engine
put in. It always leaks transmission fluid, oil or whatever is in there. You should see my driveway. I've paid more in
repairs than what I paid for the car. It looked great when
I purchased it and worked fine for the first year, but then
it started. Transmission, brakes, battery, the heat, the left door lock is completely broken. The passenger side doesn't unlock unless done manually. How long have cars been on the market, you'd think they would at least have these bugs worked out. I wish I could afford a new one,
but I'll do my homework before I purchase any car from now
on. I have had a Ford Taurus prior, and that's another story.
DB--Toronto.
Purchased my '94 in 2003, with 102K miles. Got it cheap as a salvage title. Not nearly as many problems as I read about. The heat/air system works very well once you understand it. If too hot simply adjust the fan down or the temp down. Had a problem with one of the vents inside the system. It rattled when I turned it all off. I simply engage the auto after starting and voila, no problem. Having problem with the calipers rattling when I hit the slightest bump. Drives me nuts, but still safe. Excellent motor, excellent acceleration and I don't baby it. Solution to the ABS light staying on is: 1" piece of electricians tape over it. Voila, no light. Front end is a bit mushy, but "my" mechanic, not dealer's mechanics, says it's solid. It takes a beating and keeps on ticking as long as the oil is changed and the air filter is changed regularly, and I do mean regularly!!!3K to 4K miles. Even though hammered in the driver's door by a pick-up in 2002, everything works. Bit of wind noise in the driver's window, but tolerable. I'll drive it till it completely dies and trade it in on a new 300. Russ in Missouri.
I purchased a 1994 Concorde in 2003. The engine has been pretty good with little trouble. I have some of the same problems as the other comments. Occasionally, the temperature control unit shuts down/comes on by itself. The only way to stop it is to repeatedly hit all the buttons on the unit until it stops. The front drivers power seat is also broken. It shifts when turning the corner. Does anybody know if changing the water pump is a big job with this car?
Richard from Canada.
I bought a 1994 Concorde in August of 2004, paid $1200 cash with 178,000 miles. It runs and sounds great, but I too had problems. I had to change the plugs, oil, fuel pump, o2sensor, air filter, trans filter, oil sending unit, and water pump. After that it ran great, but the air cuts out. Now I'm having problems with the oil light popping on when I stop and can't figure out why. The oil pump is pumping good and no tapping in my motor. It still runs and sounds good, need struts all around though. The radio back speakers stop playing. But for $1200 I guess I can't complain.
I most say that I love my 94 Concorde as well, but it is comforting to read all of the entries and see that I am not the only one.
My ABS light has been on since we got it back in September of 04, with full checks before we bought it, it stayed on, but I can feel the ABS working if I test it.
Recently tho, my Air Bag light has been on and staying on. It concerned me highly, but so far so good. Also, the big thing that's freaking me out, is that the horn will give a short honk for no reason whatsoever. What the heck is that all about??? I just hope my car isn't falling apart!
Other than these few things, I have had no problems. The AC/Heater works perfectly... we have installed a CD player, and it works great... when we bought it it only had 83K miles, and it's back end is a little beat up (looks like a tree or something may have hit the back of it?) and the paint is a little funky on the trunk and the top of the car. We got it for 2500 and I can't help, but think it's a great car. It has definately got me from point A to point B!!!