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1995 Chrysler Concorde problems

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Worth extra scrutiny

The 1995 Chrysler Concorde sits mid-pack among Concorde years: 330 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 224, with 3 recalls and 9 closed investigations. Complainants reported 23 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (56), engine (46), and steering (45), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

330

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

9

Investigations

27

Crash-involved

6

Fires reported

23

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Concorde years?

Concorde NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 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, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Chrysler Concorde problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission5617%
Engine4614%
Steering4514%
Fuel System268%
Brakes237%
Electrical System227%
Visibility & Wipers175%
Suspension165%
Speed Control144%
Airbags134%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)124%
Seats93%
Body & Structure93%
Seat Belts72%
Lighting72%
Other41%
Tires & Wheels31%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 1995 Chrysler Concorde have recalls?

3 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CAR SPINS AS A RESULT OF INTERMITTANT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS WHEN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IS USED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DOWNSHIFT VIOLENTLY. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. TWO DEALERS UNABLE TO FIND ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WHEN TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT AND THE TRANSMISSION…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 1, 1998 · crash

“BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO BRAKE LINING BEING 'TOO THIN" WHICH CAUSED BRAKES TO BECOME SPONGY, AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. ALSO A FIRE STARTED IN THE MOTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 20, 1998 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 16, 2008 · crash

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS FUEL ON THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL RAIL CRACKED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V184000, REGARDING THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 1, 2006

“IN A "PANIC STOP " SITUATION THE ABS CONTROLLER MODULATED AND REDUCED VERY SIGNIFICANTLY THE BRAKING EFFORT WHEN THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT. WHILE BRAKING THE DRIVER ALSO MANEUVERED INTO THE K RAIL TO REDUCE SPEED AND ALMOST AVOIDED A COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 31, 2015 · crash

1995 Chrysler Concorde — common questions

Is the 1995 Chrysler Concorde reliable?

It is close to typical for the Concorde: 330 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 9 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1995 Concorde problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (56 complaints), engine (46 complaints), steering (45 complaints).

Does the 1995 Chrysler Concorde have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Chrysler Concorde. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 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.