1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

236

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

The 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE has received a total of 236 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringrack And Pinion (30 complaints), Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly (15 complaints), and Steering (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, potentially affecting up to 3,038,368 vehicles.

Recall 04V021000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

| 2,315,768 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 98V184000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 722,600 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

236 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 30 1 Death
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 15
Steering
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 4
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1 4 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10743929 | AIR BAGS | | 165,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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 NOT DEPLOY! I HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF MY CAR.THUS MY BEAUTIFUL CONCORD WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT HAD BEEN IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
#10509919 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 60,000 miles
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. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL RAIL HAD FRACTURED CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR
#10509919 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 60,000 miles
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. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL RAIL HAD FRACTURED CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR
#10464352 | SUSPENSION | | 113,000 miles
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' PART OF THE ASSEMBLY REMAINED ANCHORED TO THE CAR BY THREE NUTS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK. THIS PLATE NO LONGER CONTAINED THE STRUT AND THE COMPRESSED SPRING AS SUPPLIED IN QUICK STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY AS PURCHASED, HAS A NUT AND WASHER MOUNTED IN TWO INCHES OF RUBBER MOLDED IN THE PLATE ON TOP OF THE STRUT SPRING ASSEMBLY. THAT RUBBER COMPONENT FAILED. THIS BECOMES OBVIOUS AFTER THE PARTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE OEM PART CONTAINS A LARGE WASHER LOCATED ON THE TOP WHICH WOULD PREVENT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
#10409143 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 157,600 miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

230897 — STRUCTURE:BODY

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES LOOSE BODY MOUNT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP . *NLM

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 CHRYSLER CONCORDE.

Investigation PE99044 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

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