Battery Problems of Chrysler Concorde

I own a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. I have a problem that the interior lights on the door and inside come on for no apparent reason. I have taken the vehicle to shops to find the problem but the lights never come on. Frustrating is putting it lightly. The lights have come on while the vehicle is powered off and has drained my car battery. I have been dealing with this problem for quite some time. This on and off with the interior lights has been going on now for three + years. Good thing I own another vehicle that is not a Chrysler product.

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The contact stated while vehicle was parked it caught on fire. The fire started in the battery. There was damage to the right front fender. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. Police and fire department reports were taken. The vehicle has not been inspected by the service dealer. Additionally, there has been no contact with the manufacturer of the battery.

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While replacing the battery the jack broke and vehicle fell to the ground and consumer was under the vehicle. Consumer sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital. Consumer will contact the manufacturer in the near future.

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While traveling highway speed, the automatic transmission down shifted abruptly with no warning. The owner was able to coast down a ramp onto a side street. The cause stated by a mechanic was that the torque converter destroyed itself. Tsthe motor that operates the drivers side window failed. An electrical component failed causing the battery to discharge. Consumer has been refused any compensation for the failure of the torque convertor.

Purchased car in March of 2001 and had car maintained according to suggested repair schedule. In July 2001 engine began making a knocking sound. Returned the car to the dealer later that month describing the problem. I was told by the dealer repair person that I needed to have the engine replaced. I asked the dealer what had caused the problem because I was maintaining the car. I was told that the car could have came out of 'time' and the engine may have slipped. Repairman could not give me a suggestion on how this could have happened. It cost me over $3,000 to have the engine replaced with a used engine. The repairman at the time allowed me to keep my vehicle in 'storage' until I was able to pay the repair bill. A year later I finally was able to get my car back. I had the battery replaced when the vehicle was picked up (in Dec 2003). I noticed that the engine light was still on. I asked the dealer repairman (new person, other repairman left company) why that was. Repairman claimed that it was caused because the car sat for so long. I contacted Chrysler corp. About the issue and was told that I would have to work it out with the dealer. I am still experiencing problems with this car I. E. Acceleration problems (slow/ or sometimes rapid), leaking from what appears to be the engine (I am taking the car to a authorized repair shop (not the dealer - michael Chrysler, I do not want to deal with them), the engine light is still on. I don't not drive my car at excessive speeds nor do I do extensive driving, just local driving. I think this car is poorly put together. I know other people who own Chrysler and are experiencing similar engine problems. Chrysler should investigate these problems. I do not have money to keep paying for repairs on this vehicle and also the financing. I have spoken with the financing company (americredit) about the situation. I don't know what else to do get this car in at least drivable condition.

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This car started having problems in approximately April. Tires were replaced in April. Brakes were replaced, then sliding section to sunroof fell apart. Then the termostat went out and replaced. Car stopped, was told it was the water pump, had it towed, was then told it was the modulator fan. Contacted the extended warrenty company, was told by warrenty people that it was not covered and then informed by them that it was also my ac and the compressor. Dealer refused to honor the remaining existing warranty that was left on the car.

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When starting vehicle heard a big ppoping noise and smoke came from underneath the hood. Consumer lifted hood and battery cover had come off. This may have caused injuries. Please provide further information.

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While driving on two separate occassions experienced water pump failure, at approx. 65mph, noticed heat guage light and check engine light appeared, then engine shut down, dealer kept vehicle for 12 days because part was on nat'l back order. Tire blow out at 10,000 miles and replaced. Power steering fluid was leaking due to o'ring failure. Spark plug failed.

On several occasions, the engine and electronics have completely shutdown while driving 10 to 40 mph, especially during wet weather. It was determined that the problem is caused when the battery gets wet and temporarily shortens out the electrical system. The battery is located in a low location, forward of the passenger-side front tire where it can get wet. Consumer recommends a design change to prevent the battery terminals from becoming wet.