Model year record

1996 Chrysler Concorde

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 236 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

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.

Safety risk

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V184000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
722,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1999-01-11

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: rack and pinion3060,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1578,000 mi
Steering1346,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system8115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine852,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission87,000 mi
Air bags: frontal778,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system790,000 mi
Suspension560,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery450,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline481,000 mi
Equipment4115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift468,967 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4
Steering: linkages4
Suspension: front470,000 mi
Air bags3165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling361,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline369,715 mi
Unknown or other3
Electrical system: horn2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail2110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2
Seat belts261,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)245,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: rack and pinion: rack2110,000 mi
Structure: body2
Structure: frame and members275,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2
Suspension: rear2
Tires2
Vehicle speed control2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system1115,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring192,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, other1143,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system160,000 mi
Interior lighting1115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Parking brake1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly150,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seat belts: front1143,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1144,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields149,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls161,600 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
Wheels149,555 mi

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.