1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

2 recalls — 236 complaints

04V021000 Jan 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
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 1-800-853-1403.
2,315,768 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
98V184000 Aug 6, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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 CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RI... Read more
722,600 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

236 total complaints 12 crashes 5 fires 15 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION30
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY15
STEERING13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE8
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION8
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM7
SUSPENSION5
AIR BAGS Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: May 9, 2014
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 ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 29, 2013
Incident date: Jul 15, 2012
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. T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 29, 2013
Incident date: Jul 15, 2012
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. T... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 5, 2012
Incident date: Jul 3, 2012
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'... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 27, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
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
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Feb 6, 2011
Incident date: Feb 6, 2011
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... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT Jan 21, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. REQUESTING INFORMATION ABOUT INJURIES CAUSED BY FAILED CAR JACK. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN THE JACK COLLAPSED. (LAWYER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF CLIENT). *JB UPDATED 05/11/10.*JB UPDATED 05/07/10.*JB UPDATED 03/12/10 UPDATED 06/25/10.*JB
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Nov 9, 2009
Incident date: Oct 15, 2009
1. "BUSY RATTLE", NOT LOUD, BUT CONTINUOUS, MOST NOTICEABLE ON SMOOTH ROADS ABOVE 30 MPH, FROM FRONT FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY, FOUR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY IS ALSO CALLED THE "MOTOR CARRIER" AND IS BOLTED FROM THE BOTTOM UP TO THE FRAME (ABOVE). EACH BOLT GOES THROUGH A LARGE RUBBER BUSHI... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 9, 2009
Incident date: Oct 15, 2009
1. "BUSY RATTLE", NOT LOUD, BUT CONTINUOUS, MOST NOTICEABLE ON SMOOTH ROADS ABOVE 30 MPH, FROM FRONT FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY, FOUR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY IS ALSO CALLED THE "MOTOR CARRIER" AND IS BOLTED FROM THE BOTTOM UP TO THE FRAME (ABOVE). EACH BOLT GOES THROUGH A LARGE RUBBER BUSHI... Read more
EQUIPMENT Sep 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 5, 2008
I'VE HAD A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX FOR ABOUT 1 YR. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION 99% OF THE TIME I HAVE TO KEEP TURNING THE KEY UNTIL IT TURNS ON, IF IT EVEN DOES, AND A FEW MONTHS AGO EVERYTIME MY CAR DOES TURN ON, ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING AND ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Sep 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 5, 2008
I'VE HAD A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX FOR ABOUT 1 YR. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION 99% OF THE TIME I HAVE TO KEEP TURNING THE KEY UNTIL IT TURNS ON, IF IT EVEN DOES, AND A FEW MONTHS AGO EVERYTIME MY CAR DOES TURN ON, ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Sep 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 5, 2008
I'VE HAD A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX FOR ABOUT 1 YR. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION 99% OF THE TIME I HAVE TO KEEP TURNING THE KEY UNTIL IT TURNS ON, IF IT EVEN DOES, AND A FEW MONTHS AGO EVERYTIME MY CAR DOES TURN ON, ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING AND ... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 5, 2008
I'VE HAD A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX FOR ABOUT 1 YR. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION 99% OF THE TIME I HAVE TO KEEP TURNING THE KEY UNTIL IT TURNS ON, IF IT EVEN DOES, AND A FEW MONTHS AGO EVERYTIME MY CAR DOES TURN ON, ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 5, 2008
I'VE HAD A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX FOR ABOUT 1 YR. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION 99% OF THE TIME I HAVE TO KEEP TURNING THE KEY UNTIL IT TURNS ON, IF IT EVEN DOES, AND A FEW MONTHS AGO EVERYTIME MY CAR DOES TURN ON, ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING AND ... Read more
STEERING Jul 22, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
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 T... Read more
STEERING Dec 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 21, 2008
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 ... Read more
STEERING Apr 28, 2008
Incident date: Apr 26, 2007
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 4, 2008
Incident date: Feb 8, 2008
MY HUSBAND, 2 CHILDREN, AGES 4 AND 6, AND MYSELF WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN OUR 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD DOWN A HILL. WE HADN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS UP TO THIS POINT. OUR CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. A TRANSMISSION REPAIR FIR... Read more
4 injured
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Sep 22, 2007
Incident date: Sep 20, 2007
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL PARTY. 2 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, MY BOYFRIEND HAD PARKED ALONG THE STREET IN FRONT OF A FRIENDS HOUSE FOR A MOMENT, AND HAD JUST BEGAN TO PULL AWAY FROM THE CURB, WHEN HE HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. AT THE SAME TIME, HE WAS TURNING T... Read more
EQUIPMENT Mar 26, 2007
Incident date: Mar 21, 2007
ON 03/21/2007 I WAS COMING FROM WORK AND SMELLED GASOLINE, ON HAVING MY VEHICLE CHECKED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL RAIL AND THE FUEL LINE HAD BECOME DISENGAGED. AS I HAD THE FUEL RAIL CHANGED UNDER A RECALL ORDER BACK IN 11/2007, I CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT HAD COMPLETED T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Mar 26, 2007
Incident date: Mar 21, 2007
ON 03/21/2007 I WAS COMING FROM WORK AND SMELLED GASOLINE, ON HAVING MY VEHICLE CHECKED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL RAIL AND THE FUEL LINE HAD BECOME DISENGAGED. AS I HAD THE FUEL RAIL CHANGED UNDER A RECALL ORDER BACK IN 11/2007, I CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT HAD COMPLETED T... Read more
SEAT BELTS Nov 6, 2006
Incident date: Nov 4, 2006
I HAVE A 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORD. I HAVE ONE CAR SEAT AND ONE BOOSTER SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT. THE SEAT BELT HOLDING MY CAR SEAT HAS COME UNBUCKLED OVER 10 TIMES WITH JUST MY SON THROWING HIS TOYS DOWN ON THE SEAT FROM THE CAR SEAT. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN IN MY HUSBAND'S SUV SO I THINK THAT IT IS A DEFECT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 26, 2006
Incident date: Oct 18, 2006
LEAKING FUEL INJECTOR ON MY 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM THAT WAS NOT REPAIRED PROPERLY. THIS IA A LOW MILEAGE AUTO WHICH IS DRIVEN BY A SENIOR CITIZEN. *NM
SUSPENSION Oct 11, 2006
Incident date: Mar 8, 2006
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL BUSHINGS, IN FRONT END, INCLUDING MOTOR MOUNT. ALL HAVE WORN PREMATURELY AND WERE VERY EXPENSIVE. STILL HAVE STEERING BUSHING TO BE REPLACED THAT CAUSES DRIFT, BUT UNABLE AT THIS TIME TO AFFORD. REALLY DISAPPOINTED THAT NO RECALL HAS SURFACED ON THESE ESSENTIAL PARTS. *JB
AIR BAGS Sep 26, 2006
Incident date: Sep 25, 2005
AIR BAG LIGHT ON FOR YEARS. JUST REMOVED CLOCK SPRING . COMPONENT IS FAULTY. SUSPECT THERE ARE MANY LIKE THIS. *NM
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Sep 11, 2006
Incident date: Sep 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END RATTLED AND SHOOK AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FRONT TIE ROD ENDS AND BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME IN THREE YEARS. THE FIRST TIME IN AUGUST 2003, THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. THE SECOND TIME IN JUNE 200... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 20, 2006
1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LEFT FRONT TIRE AND RIM DETACHED FROM VEHICLE. *KB ALL THE LUG NUTS WERE TORN OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD HAD BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY. *JB
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 20, 2006
1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LEFT FRONT TIRE AND RIM DETACHED FROM VEHICLE. *KB ALL THE LUG NUTS WERE TORN OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD HAD BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Aug 3, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. AT 5 MPH THE ABS ENGAGED AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED 40 TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CO... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Jul 25, 2006
Incident date: Jul 22, 2006
AFTER HITTING BUMP IN ROAD 96 CHRYSLER CONCORDE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. UPON INSPECTION THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHING WAS MISSING. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Mar 24, 2006
Incident date: Dec 5, 2000
1996 CONCORDE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE TRANSAXLE LEAKED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *JB
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Mar 24, 2006
Incident date: Dec 5, 2000
1996 CONCORDE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE TRANSAXLE LEAKED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH Mar 24, 2006
Incident date: Dec 5, 2000
1996 CONCORDE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE TRANSAXLE LEAKED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Mar 24, 2006
Incident date: Dec 5, 2000
1996 CONCORDE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. *TS ***NAR*** THE TRANSAXLE LEAKED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *JB
EQUIPMENT Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Dec 21, 2005
WHEN USING 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE EXPERIENCED THE CAR'S FLOOR SHIFT LEVER JUMPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE IN A DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED (C45) AND REPAIRED ON 10/11/2004. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO A GARAGE DOOR. PER THE INSURANCE AGENT I NOTIFIED CHRYSLER, THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP, AND THIS... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Dec 21, 2005
WHEN USING 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE EXPERIENCED THE CAR'S FLOOR SHIFT LEVER JUMPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE IN A DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED (C45) AND REPAIRED ON 10/11/2004. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO A GARAGE DOOR. PER THE INSURANCE AGENT I NOTIFIED CHRYSLER, THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP, AND THIS... Read more
Crash
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jul 13, 2005
Incident date: Jul 13, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATED THE RACK AND PINION CONTINUED TO WEAR OUT WHICH CAUSED THE CAR THE CONSUMER TO VEER OFF TO THE CENTER LINE. THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 46,000 MILES ON IT. IT JUST TAKES OFF IN ANY DIRECTION LEFT OR RIGHT ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CO... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jun 14, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT HAD THE INNER TIE ROD REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS AND OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS TOLD HER THIS WAS NOT A GOOD CAR. TALSO, HE RACK AND PINION WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WILL NOT TURN.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Jun 14, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT HAD THE INNER TIE ROD REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS AND OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS TOLD HER THIS WAS NOT A GOOD CAR. TALSO, HE RACK AND PINION WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WILL NOT TURN.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 8, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
'RECALL CAMPAIGN' TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK. *BF PRIOR TO HAVING THE RECALL WORK DONE THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAULTY INTERLOCK SYSTEM. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 7, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMNET. CONSUMER LEARNED LATER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE, BUT SHE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Fire
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jan 25, 2005
Incident date: Dec 3, 2004
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS WORN. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED IT TWICE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 11, 2005
Incident date: Oct 24, 2004
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THERE WAS SMOKE, THE BRAKE LINE HAD BROKEN, A FIRE ALMOST STARTED HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF IN TIME.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Dec 30, 2004
Incident date: Dec 28, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. THE HEATER STARTED HAVING PROBLEM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Dec 30, 2004
Incident date: Dec 28, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. THE HEATER STARTED HAVING PROBLEM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Dec 30, 2004
Incident date: Dec 28, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. THE HEATER STARTED HAVING PROBLEM... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Dec 3, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ENGINE MADE LOUD NOISE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BUSHINGS AND BOLTS WERE FALLING APART, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT Dec 3, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ENGINE MADE LOUD NOISE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BUSHINGS AND BOLTS WERE FALLING APART, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Nov 12, 2004
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
FIRST IT WAS THE RACK & PINION GOING OUT ON MY 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. CHRYSLER DID REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE TIE-RODS HAVE FAILED - NOT COVERED UNDER CHRYSLER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT Oct 19, 2004
Incident date: Oct 19, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT AT THE DEALERSHIP OVER THE WEEKEND TO PERFORM NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V021000. WHEN THE OWNER DROVE THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE REVVED HIGH BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN OVER-DRIVE. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD DIFFICULTY MOVING THE FLOOR SHIFTER. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY MAY HAVE T... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,000
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 24.0 18.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: 444.4 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHRYSLER CONCORDE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE99044 Opened: Jun 28, 1999 — Closed: Oct 29, 1999
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION
SINCE OPENING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.DURING THE PE IT WAS DETERMINED MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER.THE WARRANTY CLAIM RATE IS HIGH FOR A STEERING SYSTEM CONCERN.THE ISSUES REPORTED INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR OUT AT THE RACK AND PINI... Read more
PE98022 Opened: Apr 14, 1998 — Closed: Aug 31, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLT
ALLEGED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING AND/OR ITS ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY FAIL, POSING A RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKE OPERATION
EA95028 Opened: Sep 22, 1995 — Closed: Feb 24, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF... Read more

CHRYSLER CONCORDE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER CONCORDE across all model years (1993–2004).

37 Total Recalls
3,001 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
182 Reported Crashes
54 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER CONCORDE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 1 66 View
2003 0 40 View
2002 1 72 View
2001 4 112 View
2000 8 364 View
1999 5 422 View
1998 3 213 View
1997 2 189 View
1996 (current) 2 236
1995 3 330 View
1994 4 484 View
1993 4 463 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY 209 19,029 View
PACIFICA 150 10,200 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
300 112 6,460 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
200 47 6,930 View