1996 Chrysler Concorde Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concorde years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chrysler Concorde. That ranks 5th out of 10 Concorde model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (61 complaints, 38%), typically at around 67,565 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 fires, 13 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 161owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chrysler Concorde problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 61 | 38% | 67,565 | “rack pinion” (41%) | $2,900 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 16% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 9% | 59,484 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 9% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 7% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 6% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% | 61,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 102,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 49,555 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chrysler Concorde recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis (DP04007) — opened Oct 13, 2004, closed Oct 27, 2004.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Steering system rack and pinion (EA99031) — opened Oct 29, 1999, closed Sep 13, 2001.
- Steering system rack and pinion (PE99044) — opened Jun 28, 1999, closed Oct 29, 1999.
- Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak (RQ98018) — opened Oct 7, 1998, closed Jul 8, 2002, led to recall 98V184000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I'm sorry, but i don't remember the exact milage on the car. The speed limit was 40 , but i was not going that fast because 1) the road was wet because it had just rained lightly, maybe 8 minutes prior 2) i saw the other driver's car was in my lane. I was hit pretty much head on. My air bags did…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that her vehicle was included and repaired in the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline). While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis…
Quick-struts after market replacement parts may be defective. This product is called a monroe quick- strut. The failed part was returned for warranty replacement: part #171939. The top of the strut, nut, and steal washer "tore free" of the plate which compresses the spring. The 'top plate' part of…
Strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine compartment on my 1996 chrysler concorde lxi 3.5l vin f. This car was bought used in september 2010 and the odor has become much stronger in the past 3 months. I am fearing a fire may occur. Gas mileage has greatly decreased to about 12-15 mph. *tr
We smelled gas from the engine area. Upon further inspection noted a leak in the fuel injection system . Gas was dripping every 1 second near the o ring by the outlet fuel rail. Help!. This vehicle is not a 3.5l engine but a 3.3l 1996 chrysler concorde. I know the 3.5l had a recall on this did the…
Other Chrysler Concorde years
← 1995 Concorde · 1997 Concorde →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 Concorde | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 Concorde | 65 | 1 |
| 2001 Concorde | 106 | 3 |
| 2000 Concorde | 307 | 7 |
| 1999 Concorde | 333 | 4 |
| 1998 Concorde | 175 | 2 |
| 1997 Concorde | 134 | 2 |
| 1996 | 161 | 2 |
| 1995 Concorde | 219 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Concorde?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 61 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Concorde?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chrysler Concorde a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Concorde model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.