Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Chrysler Concorde
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Chrysler Concorde has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V184000 CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 59 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 26 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Suspension 13 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 13 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Chrysler Concorde shows significant reliability concerns, notably with the steering and engine, along with notable complaints about the power train and fuel system. Recalls on the transmission linkage and fuel system highlight key reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| fuel injection rail | 90,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| power train shift linkage | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$350 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Inspect and replace belts
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulty
- Overheating engine
- Spongy or reduced braking
- Fuel smell from engine
- Hard shifting gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Chrysler Concorde at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.