14 of the
330 complaints about the 1995 Chrysler Concorde are about the
throttle and cruise control — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
120,000 miles.
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14
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
1178.6%
Accelerator Pedal
214.3%
Linkages
17.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Chrysler Concorde year
1995 CONCORDE, WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS STUCK. CONSUMER THEN PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AFTER ATTEMPT TO STOP CAR AND VEHICLE WAS STILL RACING WHILE IN PARK. *TS THE CONSUMER FELT AS THOUGH SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AUTO IDLE, BUT THEY COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10142169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesAnnandale, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE PARKING IN REVERSE GEAR, THE VEHICLE LURCH FORWARD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10109680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charleston, SC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN PUTTING GEAR LEVER INTO DRIVE THE ENGINE REVS, AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT COME OUT OF FIRST GEAR, VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE PROPERLY ANYMORE.*AK CONSUMER STATES ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO COME APART.
NHTSA complaint #8002267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hackettstown, NJCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. IT APPEARED TO BE IN PERFECT CONDITION BEFORE THE SUDDEN INCIDENT. I WANT TO KNOW IF A RECALLED COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL. AUTO ALSO HIT 2 PARKED CARS AND LIFTED A ROCK (APPROX. 500 LBS) OUT OF THE GROUND DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCKED ON ITS OWN, WHILE THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN ON ITS OWN. THE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS BLEWOUT DURING THE INCIDENT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED. MECHANICAL DEFECT IS MOST LIKELY THE CAUSE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
NHTSA complaint #753246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hollister, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE NORMAL DRIVING, SUDDENLY CRUISE CONTROL TURNS ON, AND THE VEHICLE WON'T SPEED UP EVEN IF I PRESS GAS PEDAL; THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND FINALLY STOPS. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES BEFORE NOVEMBER THIS YEAR(BETWEEN 100,000MILES AND 124,000MILES) AND 2 TIMES OUT OF 4 LONG DISTANCE DRIVINGS(ABOUT 50 MILES) THIS MONTH.
NHTSA complaint #735923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chessnut Ridge, NYCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE CHANGING GEARS FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. LAST INCIDENT CAUSED A THREE CAR COLLISION WHILE IN THE PARKING LOT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #865633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sherman Oaks, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH, SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO VEER OVER TO ANOTHER LANE, AND VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN. WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, CAR STOPPED. VEHICLE WOULDN'T TURN OVER AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #864771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rowlett, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ACCELERATOR JAMMED TWICE RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS.
NHTSA complaint #522215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madison, CT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED THROUGH A WALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING INSPECTED.
NHTSA complaint #823873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rowlett, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASION, ACCELERATOR JAMMED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY EFFORT, LAST TIME RESULTED IN A ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #522215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rowlett, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UPON STARTING VEHICLE TO BACKUP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE WENT WIDE OPEN AND VEHICLE WENT BACKWARDS ABOUT (10) FEET HITTING (2) VEHICLES BEFORE STOPPING.
NHTSA complaint #814714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH HAS NO LIGHTS/ AT NIGHT MUST BE ENGAGED BY FEEL ALONE.
NHTSA complaint #500706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stamford, CT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ACCELERATOR/BRAKE PEDAL TOO CLOSE TOGETHER.
NHTSA complaint #482944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Altos, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE CUTS OUT, ERRATIC OPERATION. TT
NHTSA complaint #961751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.