1996 Chrysler Concorde: common problems and reliability
193 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about steering. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 1996 Concorde?The 1996 Chrysler Concorde has 193 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and engine and engine cooling.
Safety record for the 1996 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Chrysler Concorde vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1996 a good year for the Concorde?
Across the 9 Concorde model years we track, complaint volume runs from 54 (2003) to 335 (1999). With 193 complaints, the 1996 Concorde sits above the model's median of 158.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1996 Concorde
power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Campaign 04V021000ON 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.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Campaign 98V184000VEHICLE 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on individual vehicle history and maintenance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Concorde. See the full Concorde owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Concorde listings typically run $2,500–$4,794 across 1993 to 2004 model years.
Other Concorde model years
Compare every Concorde year side by side to see how 1996 ranks against the rest.
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