MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chrysler Concorde

● Typical for this model
1996 Chrysler Concorde
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:50:29.304Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Concorde Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1993: 302 complaints 1993 1994: 348 complaints 1995: 219 complaints 1995 1996: 161 complaints 1996 1997: 134 complaints 1997 1998: 175 complaints 1999: 333 complaints 1999 2000: 307 complaints 2001: 106 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 40 complaints 2004
1996: 161 complaints
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YearComplaints
1993302
1994348
1995219
1996161
1997134
1998175
1999333
2000307
2001106
200265
200327
200440

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 18%

18% of complaints: steering — 29 distinct reports on file.

DEATH
STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 15 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE MECHANISM IN THE VEHICLE THAT CONTROLS STEERING FELL APART. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960424

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 11 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

R 19990111 — fuel system, gasoline

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 INJ

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 INCLUDES

Campaign 98V184000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990628 — PE (closed 19991029)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

I 19991029 — EA (closed 20010913)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

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 AL

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 1-800-853

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chrysler Concorde — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2002 ▲ 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1999 ◆ 2000

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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:rack and pinion, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler Concorde have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.