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1996 Chrysler ConcordeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 161 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Concorde, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1% below the Concorde median · #7 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints16121 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Chrysler Concorde has problems

161 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering612
Engine and engine cooling261
Service brakes, hydraulic160
Power train152
Suspension140
Fuel system, gasoline131
Electrical system121
Air bags97
Equipment92
14 other systems364

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 Chrysler Concorde recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

63kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 20 steering complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 29% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles12under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Concorde year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Concorde median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1996 Chrysler Concorde safety ratings

1996 Chrysler Concorde 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 Chrysler Concorde, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISDP04007 · closed Oct 27, 2004
    No recall
  2. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  3. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONEA99031 · closed Sep 13, 2001
    No recall
  4. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONPE99044 · closed Oct 29, 1999
    No recall
  5. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What Concorde owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOUNTING SUPPORT BUSHINGS TO "RACK & PINION" BECOME BRITTLE AND ALLOW MOVEMENT OF RACK WHICH REDUCES STEERING RESPONSE. DURING COLD WEATHER THE PROBLEM IS ALSO NOTICEABLE AS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL 'BACK AND FORTH'. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE IS DIRECTLY BELOW THE RACK AND THAT…
Complaint 10277978 · Jul 22, 2009 · 30,000 miles
A POPPING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY VIBRATES AND HAS SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. A JULY 2008 SAFETY INSPECTION REVEALED "EXCESSIVE PLAY" IN THE STEERING LINKAGE AND LEFT OUTER TIEROD WAS BAD. REPAIRS PERFORMED…
Complaint 10253151 · Dec 29, 2008 · 151,401 miles
I HAVE A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE AND WHILE DRIVING HAD THE TIE ROD BOLTS BREAK COMPLETELY OFF FROM THE RACK, SINCE I HAVE HAD THE BUSHINGS AND BOLTS REPLACED TWICE, AND AM STILL IN NEED OF RACK MOUNT BUSHINGS AS THEY HAVE FAILED AND I NOW ONCE AGAIN FEEL THE CAR FLOATING WHERE EVER IT WANTS TO GO ON…
Complaint 10225921 · Apr 28, 2008 · 240,000 miles

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