Chrysler Concorde owners have reported 11 problems related to car accelerates on its own (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Sudden acceleration of car in a parking lot when put in gear. Totalled 2 cars.
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While driving, the brakes and the gas felt like they were accelerating, it accelerated so bad the consumer ran a stop sign. The brakes would not stop vehicle. Had to put it in park, and the engine revved up over 100 mph, and the car was full of gas fumes. The brakes would not work, and consumer didn't touch the gas pedal. It kept accelerating. Consumer had no control of vehicle. It slowed down, but it wouldn't stop. The consumer had to pull the key out of the ignition to get the car to come to a stop. The consumer stated while driving, she experienced unwanted acceleration. The consumer continuously stepped on the brake, but could not get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle would slow down for a moment and then continued to pick up speed. It felt like the brake and accelerator pedal were being applied simultaneously. The consumer finally managed to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, however the next day the consumer was informed they could not duplicate the problem.
Engine surges unexpectedly while driving. If car is placed in neutral during surge, engine returns to idle after a few seconds. Dealer is unable to diagnose issue since no trouble codes have been recorded.
When putting vehicle in reverse with brake applied, vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision. Manufacturer has been notified. 2 people were injured in accident.
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When the vehicle stopped engine will suddenly accelerate. Defect has occurred more than on two different occasions. Dealer was unable to duplicate.
Intermittently while at a stop and about to accelerate vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 70 rpms. Operator had to place vehicle in neutral position and rpms went back down, almost causing a crash. Manufacturer and dealer could not determine cause, and were not willing to assist consumer.
Sudden acceleration after startup an put into gear. Hit building across street.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly when put into drive range. Driver could not stop vehicle by braking. Braking skids left on paving. Vehicle traveled approximately 300 feet before colliding with a concrete block wall, totalling vehicle and wall.
While backing vehicle out of the garage it suddenly accelerated, resulting in a collision. Dealer has been notified.
Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, vehicle went from 0-70 mph before consumer was able to get the vehicle under control. Nlm.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Sensor problems |