Model year guide

1996 Chrysler Concorde

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Chrysler Concorde is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1996 Chrysler Concorde — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1996 Chrysler Concorde at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints193
Combined18–20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Chrysler Concorde recalls 2

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift NHTSA Campaign #04V021000 · 13/01/2004

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System NHTSA Campaign #98V184000 · 06/08/1998

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.

Fix: 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-R…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1996 Chrysler Concorde common problems

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

1996 Chrysler Concorde MPG & running costs

Combined18–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,525
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Chrysler Concorde costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,625
Fuel only$17,625
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Chrysler Concorde trims & engines on record

Trims
LX
Engines
3.3L 6-cyl

1996 Chrysler Concorde vehicles on record

1996 Chrysler Concorde 1996 Chrysler Concorde LX2C3HD56T6TH199713

Other Chrysler Concorde model years

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1996 Chrysler Concorde — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Chrysler Concorde have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chrysler Concorde. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Concorde?

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, steering, gasoline.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Chrysler Concorde get?

The 1996 Chrysler Concorde has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.