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2004 Chrysler Concorde Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chrysler Concorde, most often about the engine (38% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 4th of 5 Concorde model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Chrysler Concorde problems
Engine
15 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
2004 Concorde engine caught on fire. Prior to the fire smoke started coming through the air vents and the vehicle started losing power. The entire vehicle was destroyed.
On our second engine now. The second engine is now doing the same as the first before it quit. The check engine light is now on and no one can seem to tell me why the car keeps stalling while driving at a variety of different speeds and conditions. When it stalls the car is still partially on. The power steering goes…
Electrical
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Car sputters, check engine light will come on suddenly, car will stall. Has happened while driving on freeway, as well as stop and go traffic. Has caused several near crashes. I have to pull over when car stalls, put car into park, and restart with no problems. Happens on several occasions, without regard to gas level…
When I try to brake at a stop light, my car tries to quit. When I slow behind another vehicle, my vehicle lunges upon continuing again. I have had the timing checked, but that is not my problem. I can smell gasoline when my vehicle acts up. I fear for my life and the life of my 12 year old son. I am a single parent…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: body.
: the contact stated the chrome on the inside front doors peeled off and resulted in the driver and occupants being cut. The dealership was alerted. Updated 11/21/2006 -the dealer offered to split the cost of repairs 50/50.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that when trying to open her trunk it fell down instead of staying in the open position. The vehicle was not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Transmission
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Concorde limited edition. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall while driving and jerk when shifting into the next gear. Occasionally, the gears would stick when attempting to shift. The vehicle speed would increase to 5000 rpms, the engine and oil light also illuminated on…
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Concorde. While driving approximately 45 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power train module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Air bags
5 complaints · 13%I hit a car in the back, did $7500.00 worth of damage to my front end in december and the air bags never came out. It is a 2004 Chrysler Concorde.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Concorde. When the vehicle is started, the air bag light illuminates and remains lit on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the side air bag malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash.…
Steering
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: linkages.
My car started making a lot of clunking and grinding noise when I would turn the steering wheel and when I would go over a bump while turning, so I took my car in to a car shop and they said that it was the tie rods on my car and that if I didn't get it fixed that I would more than likely have bad accident because the…
On our second engine now. The second engine is now doing the same as the first before it quit. The check engine light is now on and no one can seem to tell me why the car keeps stalling while driving at a variety of different speeds and conditions. When it stalls the car is still partially on. The power steering goes…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
When I try to brake at a stop light, my car tries to quit. When I slow behind another vehicle, my vehicle lunges upon continuing again. I have had the timing checked, but that is not my problem. I can smell gasoline when my vehicle acts up. I fear for my life and the life of my 12 year old son. I am a single parent…
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that when the defroster was engaged, it failed to defrost the window and obscured the driver's vision while driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Suspension
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: front.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that when the defroster was engaged, it failed to defrost the window and obscured the driver's vision while driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Chrysler Concorde recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. Owner notification began on september 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Chrysler Concorde
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Concorde?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Concorde have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 8, 2003 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chrysler Concorde?
- It is 4th of 5 Concorde model years by number of complaints, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.