1996 Chrysler Concorde Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 12%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chrysler Concorde, 12% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering is very bad. Pulls to the left. Rack and pinion bushings bad, as well as a tie rod. Usually makes a popping noise when turning. Engine cooling system has malfunctioned. Continues to overheat. Replaced water pump twice as well as thermostat. Abs light continues to come on. Brakes are very bad. I've replaced them numerous times.”
NHTSA complaint #10031142, filed 2003-08, 144,000 miles“Continuing lack of braking power I.e. Pedal is on the floor and there is not enough braking force generated to cuase the anti-lock brakes to actuate ,even on wet pavement, causing longer stopping distances and some real tense moments. Deale has tried replacing several components with no result and I'm getting worried that evntually ther will be an accident caused by lack of braking ability in what should have been a no-problem, routine stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #717844, filed 2000-01“Ever since the car has had 7,000 miles on it the engine stalls when I am at ared light it will rev. Up shuder then stall it starts rightup again I have had it in the shop many times they can't find anything or they cleaned throtle body assembely,fixed a vacuum hose , adjusted the codes I call the car company even hade a co-piolt in there just guesting also the power steering pump was replaced the car was only 1year old and some times when the stalling problem happens the brake pedal go all the way down to the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #715147, filed 1999-11“The contact stated while the vehicle slowed to a stop, the brakes began to vibrate and the pedal depressed to the floor. At 5 MPH the ABS engaged and stopped the vehicle. The problem was intermittent and occurred 40 times in the last two years. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to a service dealer. An independent service mechanic inspected the vehicle and also determined, the brakes needed to be serviced by an authorized dealer. The ABS engage at a low speed for no apparent reason. Updated 08/23/04.”
NHTSA complaint #10164289, filed 2006-08, 40,000 miles“While driving stepped on the brake and heard a popping noise. There was smoke, the brake line had broken, a fire almost started however, the consumer had turned the vehicle off in time.”
NHTSA complaint #10107173, filed 2005-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 16 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 12% |
| 1996 | 19 | 12% |
| 1995 | 21 | 10% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 49 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Concorde
61 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Concorde
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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