MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chrysler Concorde

● Typical for this model
1996 Chrysler Concorde
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:33.153Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
161
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 304 complaints 1993 1994: 355 complaints 1995: 219 complaints 1996: 161 complaints 1996 161 1997: 134 complaints 1998: 175 complaints 1999: 333 complaints 1999 2000: 307 complaints 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints
1993: 304 complaints 1993 1994: 355 complaints 1994 1995: 219 complaints 1995 1996: 161 complaints 1996 161 1997: 134 complaints 1997 1998: 175 complaints 1998 1999: 333 complaints 1999 2000: 307 complaints 2000 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2004
1993: 304 complaints 1993 1994: 355 complaints 1994 1995: 219 complaints 1995 1996: 161 complaints 1996 161 1997: 134 complaints 1997 1998: 175 complaints 1998 1999: 333 complaints 1999 2000: 307 complaints 2000 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2004

1996: 161 complaints

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YearComplaints
1993304
1994355
1995219
1996161
1997134
1998175
1999333
2000307
2001106
200265
200327
200440

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

45% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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The mechanism in the vehicle that controls steering fell apart. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-24

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIRE

Service brakes

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Power train

11% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-29

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
  2. R
    1999-01-11Fuel system, gasoline98V184000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
  4. I
    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
  5. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  6. R
    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 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…

    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…

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  7. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 72 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chrysler Concorde reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chrysler Concorde is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Concorde?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler Concorde have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.