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1993 Chrysler Concorde problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 463 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.1 times the median Concorde year — the 1993 model ranks #2 of 12 Concorde years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 15 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (86), brakes (63), and engine (46), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

463

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

9

Investigations

20

Crash-involved

18

Fires reported

15

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Concorde years?

Concorde NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted484 complaints1993: 463 complaints1994: 484 complaints1995: 330 complaints1996: 236 complaints1997: 189 complaints1998: 213 complaints1999: 422 complaints2000: 364 complaints2001: 112 complaints2002: 72 complaints2003: 40 complaints2004: 66 complaints
Concorde NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Chrysler Concorde problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System8619%
Brakes6314%
Engine4610%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)347%
Transmission327%
Suspension317%
Electrical System296%
Body & Structure286%
Steering204%
Visibility & Wipers174%
Seats163%
Airbags133%
Lighting133%
Speed Control123%
Latches & Locks102%
Seat Belts51%
Tires & Wheels41%
Other41%

Does the 1993 Chrysler Concorde have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V021000TransmissionJanuary 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

99V215000SuspensionAugust 9, 1999 · 402,830 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

98V184000Fuel SystemAugust 6, 1998 · 722,600 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

98V130000Fuel SystemJune 12, 1998 · 84,600 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL 98V184000 WAS DONE ON FUEL O RINGS, TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED FIRE WAS CAUSED BY OIL ON MOTOR.*AK CONSUMER STATES SHE HAD BEEN SMELLING GAS FOR ABOUT 7-8 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE FIRE STARTED AROUND THE FUEL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 6, 2001 · fire

“AFTER HAVING RECALL 98V130000 DONE FOR FUEL SEAL, THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK THE MORNING OF THE INCIDENT, CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE APPROX. 15 MILES. CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND GASOLINE WAS COMING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 6, 2002 · fire

“DROVE VEHICLE 1/2 MILE FROM HOME, DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD, PULLED OVER & TURNED OFF ENGINE, VEHICLE FRONT WAS ON FIRE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 31, 1996 · fire

“WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE FAN BELT TO BURN UP. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Climate Control (A/C & Heat) · October 5, 1999

“VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED THOUGH THE DRIVER'S GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE HITTING THE GARAGE DOOR. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 10, 1997 · crash

1993 Chrysler Concorde — common questions

Is the 1993 Chrysler Concorde reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 463 complaints put the 1993 model at #2 of 12 Concorde years. It is one of the Concorde years to avoid.

What are the most common 1993 Concorde problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (86 complaints), brakes (63 complaints), engine (46 complaints).

Does the 1993 Chrysler Concorde have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Chrysler Concorde. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 Chrysler Concorde under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 9 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler Concorde years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Concorde years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among Concorde years belongs to 2003.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.