Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chrysler Concorde owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My 1995 Chrysler Concorde with 3.3-litre v6 engine. VIN#[redacted] the engine shuts off during driving. Sometimes the engine restarts on its own immediately while coasting after it shuts off. Sometimes I have to pull off the road and wait a couple of minutes for it to restart. It has been happening about once or twice a week. The local dealership could not diagnose the problem, and at $85/hour diagnostic time, I am reluctant to bring it to them again. Most recently this happened on June 23, 2004. On that day, while driving, the first time time the engine shut down and restarted by itself, the second time later in the day, the engine shut down and I had to restart it a few minutes later. VIN is [redacted]. Mileage is 108,852. Purchased 6/00 at croton Dodge, croton-on-hudson, ny. Updated 07/25/2012
Recall did not resolve the problem with the fuel rail o ring and numerous other expenditures after their repair. The service the consumer received did not correct the problem he was having. The consumer was not able to shut off the engine because the transaxle floor shifter would not go into the park position. The problem created transmission problems. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for money spent on repairs. The consumer stated when he drives over a bump in the road the gear shift would pop out of drive and into neutral. The water pump was leaking and the gaskets were replaced. The air condition was inoperative, the problem was determined to be short in a wire
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.
Front end struts wre replaced after reporting clunking noise in front end when car was placed in reverse. One year later, while enroute from pennsylvania to washington on vacation, the steering broke when backing out of a parking space in an underground parking lot in south bend, in. Rack and pinion was repaired by dealership in south bend. Started to smell gas fumes in vehicle while driving to washington. Tried to get repairs in south dakota but was unable to find a dealership who would repair it. Located dealership in pasco, washinton torepair the fuel line which was not connected properly after rack repair, as I was told by dealer. Battery exploded while in parking lot at local mall. Air conditioner started emitting musty smell. Had air conditioner charged twice and it still doesnt seem to hold a charge. Car would not start on 12/3/1999. …
We took the car to the dealer to have a transmission line leak fixed (replacement of the line). We alos smelled a gasoline smell when starting the car in the morning. The dealer informed us that there was also a fuel leak in a line on the engine. The delaer told us that the line needed to be replaced or it could cause a fire. We let them have the vehicle and they said it would be fixed in a week. Three weeks later we were still without the car; the delaer told us that Chrysler was not supplying the original factory part for replacement because the part was apparently being redesigned. We asked why an original factory part could not be installed; they said it could, but that the part might not work and we might risk a fire. Chrysler did not charge for the part, but we were out of us of the car for about 3 weeks.
We are now about to put in our 3rd 95 cirrus transmission and 2nd 95 Concorde transmission and feel that Chrysler should pay for the cost of repairs. I have shelled out nearly $12,000 between the two cars in the last 6 years for repeated failures in engines, water pumps, steering assembly failures, transmissions, brake systems, radios, air conditioners, fuel rails, alternators and computer PCM's to name a few. By far the worst quality cars and highest cost of ownership of any cars I have owned in the last 30 years. Something major goes wrong with these cars every few months.
Consumer stated that ever since she had her vehicle, she experienced numerous problems. She stated that she had to replace the engine, and the transmission. She also stated that now she it needed another transmission. Also, she was told by her mechanic that the crank shift is going bad. Currently she isn't driving the vehicle.
Intermittent ABS brake system failure, complete loss of braking. Tt stalling occurs when engine is cold and warm, engine noisy. Harsh downshift. Odor comes from vents when ac is on. Sporadic climate control. ABS light illuminated, dealer replaced ABS module.
Vehicle purchased used but still under warranty. Had it at the dealer's almost 3 months for repair to stop the shaking at idle in drive with feet on the brakes. After almost 3 month's at 2 different dealerships we were told that the awful shake the vehicle had was
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. Consumer states engine light comes on and vehicle shakes like it is going to come apart.
Engine complaints in other Concorde years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 1995 Chrysler Concorde?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 1995 Chrysler Concorde, 16% of the model year's 219 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chrysler Concorde engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 1995 Chrysler Concorde, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Chrysler Concorde engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 109,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.