Model year record

1996 Chrysler Concorde

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

Chrysler Concorde, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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