Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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).
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
My vehicle does not change into second gear. I found out while I was in heavy traffic and became a hazard to other drivers. When in reverse, it has a "clunk" noise when the gas is applied. The problem came all of a sudden without warning. There are also computer and ignition problems with this vehicle. It sounds like there is crackling in the dashboard when the heater is on, the ignition switch cannot be turned all the way to the on position when the car is on or the ABS light will come on and prevents function of the heater.
Transmission failure, I read that Chrysler had a recall on transmissions for the 95 Chrysler Concorde, due to shifting problems, my 95 Chrysler Concorde, drove fine and then suddenly stopped, if I shut off the engine, then restart it, it will drive, until it tries to shift to second then it will not drive anymore, at all, until I shut it off and then restart it, then it will immediately drive again. I was told by a mechanic that it is most likely a solenoid shift pack, which was recalled by Chrysler.
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 downshifts the car wants to spin in a clockwise direction.
The automatic tranmission floor shifter ignition-park interlock has completly malfunction on this car, for my own saftey and the saftey of others I cannot drive it when the inter-lock is drive it starts rolling backwards when I stop at a traffic light I feels this could be very dangerous.
The transmission was making a popping noise while changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for repairs but the problem recurred. There was overheating and the power brake was delayed.
I had all recommended servicing done at bothun's (eau claire) on 3-16-99 including transmission fluid change. They reported no problems with the transmission at that date. Within the month I began having difficulty getting the car into reverse. It would shift erratically or not at all. I called bothun on 4-16-99 as problems got worse. They examined the car 4-19-99 and told me the transmission pump/transmission was leaking badly and needed replacing. Chrysler customer service offered to pay 75% of the cost after bothun's contacted them about the repair. I was not willing to pay for the repair as I felt it was a premature failure of the transmission with the car having fewer than 50,000 miles. I agreed to have the work done and pay 25% since I need the car,but I feel that Chrysler should pay the rest of the bill. …
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. …
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.
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.
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an…
Transmission complaints in other Concorde years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 1995 Chrysler Concorde?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 1995 Chrysler Concorde, 22% of the model year's 219 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (34 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 04V-021 (floor shift, Jan 13, 2004). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 119,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to transmission & drivetrain 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.