Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
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).
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1995 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that exiting a ramp at 10-15 MPH the tie rod bolts fell off the steering system. The contact stated he had no steering and the wheels would not turn. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. He had a small bolt and put it in the steering system and was able to drive the vehicle home at 3 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to the Chrysler dealer and was told the vehicle needed a new rack and pinion. The contact call the Chrysler corporate office ,and was told there was a recall on the steering. However, because the vehicle had over 36,000 miles they would not repair it for free. Updated 03/07/07.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chrysler Concorde. While attempting to turn the steering wheel, the contact heard a loud pop as the steering wheel started spinning uncontrollably. After inspection, he noticed that the tie rod bolt was fractured on the steering rack. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 130,931. The VIN was unavailable.
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 pinion had broken off.
1995 Chrysler Concorde with approximately 122,000 miles became unsafe to drive due to excessive play in the steering/an inability to control the car. The dealer identified the problem as inner tie rod bushings. Within the same week, the driver's seat belt came unbolted from the car.
1.trying to make a left hand turn from a green light and wheel wont turn to the left. Almost got in an accident from behind.3. I was told I need a power steering rackcosting over $950.00 from pep boys in woodbury.money I dont have to correct problem.
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. …
On oct. 31, 2003 I purchased a 1995 Chrysler Concorde. Within 6 months I had to replace the steering bushings. On jan 26, 2005 I was driving with my family on interstate 40, when I noticed alot of play in the steering and some veering off to the left. I immediately got off the highway almost side swiping a semi as a result of the loose steering and veering. I made it 3 miles before the steering went out completely with my tires facing opposite directions. The Chrysler dealer where I purchased this certified pre-owned car has estimated the cost of repair to my rack and pinion to be over $2,000. This is not the first of the Chrysler 1993-1999 lh steering problems! I was lucky as was my wife, 4year old son and 9 month old baby!! If I had not noticed the change in my steering, I and my family would have been injured at the very least. …
Problem seems to start with the transmission clunking then eventually you will start to hear a popping noise in your front end, coming from the tie rod. Thought this was a suspension problem but took to dealer the first time and they replaced my brakes and serviced transmission. Cluncking noise still existed when you let off the gas and the slightly accellerated. Turns out the tie rod, transmission mount and axle were to blame. Can't tell you about the axle as they told me they would replace but did not show up on repair. I know that there seems to be serious problem with the drive train and suspension in the car. As for the dip stick, the heat created by the engine is cooking the plastic in the colored dipstick to the point it just falls apart. …
Transmission stopped functioning at 65 MPH. Vehicle was towed to salem Chrysler/Plymouth in dayton, ohio. Tow truck driver reported that the dealership had five other concordes in for service with the same problem. Service manager at dealership would only acknowledge that they have had "some problems" with transmissions in the Concorde line, but was quick to point that my vehicle was out of warranty. A salesman at another Chrysler dealership in ohio was advised of my breakdown without any reference to the vehicle, when he responded, " what does he have, a 95 or 96 Concorde?". This seems to be a known problem among Chrysler dealerships.
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.
NHTSA investigations
Steering system rack and pinion
Since opening the preliminary evaluation (pe), odi has received 6 additional complaints.during the pe it was determined multiple failure modes are involved in this matter.the warranty claim rate is high for a steering system concern.the issues reported involve premature wear out at the rack and pinion interface with the inner tie rod end(s), binding and sticking of the steering gear, cracked or broken tie rod ends,…
Steering system rack and pinion
There is no summary currently available
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) by letter dated April 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), NHTSA has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models,…
Steering complaints in other Concorde years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 1995 Chrysler Concorde?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Chrysler Concorde, 19% of the model year's 219 complaints. The component named most often is linkages › tie rod assembly (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chrysler Concorde steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering 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 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 120,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to steering 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.