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1994 Chrysler Concorde problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 484 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.2 times the median Concorde year — the 1994 model ranks #1 of 12 Concorde years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 19 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (78), brakes (56), and engine (53), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

484

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

11

Investigations

31

Crash-involved

8

Fires reported

19

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other Concorde years?

Concorde NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 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, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Chrysler Concorde problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission7816%
Brakes5612%
Engine5311%
Fuel System5311%
Steering398%
Seats276%
Suspension255%
Electrical System255%
Lighting225%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)214%
Body & Structure214%
Airbags204%
Visibility & Wipers143%
Speed Control143%
Latches & Locks71%
Other51%
Seat Belts31%
Tires & Wheels10%

Does the 1994 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.

94V024000Electrical SystemFebruary 8, 1994 · 110,000 units

Defect

THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Consequence

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED NEEDED TO BE OVERHAULED. PICKED VEHICLE UP & WAS LEAKING PINK FLUID. LEFT VEHICLE. WENT BACK & PICKED VEHICLE UP & LEFT IT IN GARAGE. LATER NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE UNDER TRANSMISSION. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC IT WAS THE WATER PUMP &…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 19, 1998

“FAILURE ON THE STEEIRNG WHEEL AND COLUMN, CONSUMER WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · crash

“RECALL 98V184000/ FUEL INJCTION SYSTEM. REPAIRS WERE DONE IN MARCH 9, 2000, AND ON MARCH 22, 2000, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE HOUSING. CONSUMER BELIEVED RECALL WAS THE ISSUE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CHRYSLER DENIES RESPONSIBILITY. *AK *ML”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 22, 2000 · fire

“VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IGNITION OFF, FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. DEALER UNHELPFUL. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 28 DAYS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 23, 1999 · fire

“WHEN TRAVELING 60 MPH IN WET WEATHER CONDITION THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE GUARDRAIL IN WHICH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF NEITHER DRIVER'S NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 15, 1998 · crash

1994 Chrysler Concorde — common questions

Is the 1994 Chrysler Concorde reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 484 complaints put the 1994 model at #1 of 12 Concorde years. It is one of the Concorde years to avoid.

What are the most common 1994 Concorde problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (78 complaints), brakes (56 complaints), engine (53 complaints).

Does the 1994 Chrysler Concorde have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 Chrysler Concorde. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1994 Chrysler Concorde under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 11 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.