1996 Chrysler Concorde Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Chrysler Concorde, 9% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine compartment on my 1996 Chrysler Concorde lxi 3.5l VIN f. This car was bought used in september 2010 and the odor has become much stronger in the past 3 months. I am fearing a fire may occur. Gas mileage has greatly decreased to about 12-15 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10409143, filed 2011-06, 157,600 miles“We smelled gas from the engine area. Upon further inspection noted a leak in the fuel injection system . Gas was dripping every 1 second near the o ring by the outlet fuel rail. Help!. This vehicle is not a 3.5l engine but a 3.3l 1996 Chrysler Concorde. I know the 3.5l had a recall on this did the 3.3l have one also and noone notice????? Also when you put the floor shifter into gear I.e. Drive, the vehicle does not move forward, or if in reverse that either. Then it jerks into gear almost like the shifter or leavers are not working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380885, filed 2011-02, 143,000 miles“Leaking fuel injector on my 1996 Chrysler Concorde. I believe that this was a recall item that was not repaired properly. This ia a low mileage auto which is driven by a senior citizen.”
NHTSA complaint #10171927, filed 2006-10, 69,715 miles“On 03/21/2007 I was coming from work and smelled gasoline, on having my vehicle checked by a local mechanic, it was discovered that the fuel rail and the fuel line had become disengaged. As I had the fuel rail changed under a recall order back in 11/2007, I contacted the dealer that had completed the work back then. I was advised that if it was their fault the repairs would be made at no charge. If not I would be charged $75 per hr. It was agreed that the dealer would pick up the vehicle on 03/22/2007. As of 03/25/3007 my vehicle had still not been picked up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186149, filed 2007-03, 200,000 miles“Steering rack replacement in 1996 Chrysler Concorde is very costly and problematic. Had I known about such an inherent bad design I would never have purchased this vehicle, let alone any Chrysler product. My particular unit has failed at the low mileage of 110,000 and became dangerously close to failure! Furthermore, during the repair process many other components had to be replaced due to the required tear down to access the failed steering rack components. In addition to the steering rack failure, the fuel rail gaskets also failed in leakage at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #10007880, filed 2003-02, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 98V184000Aug 6, 1998Vehicle 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…Covers: Chrysler Concorde 1993–1997, Eagle Vision 1993–1997, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1997 +3 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 17 | 13% |
| 1996 | 14 | 9% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 48 | 14% |
| 1993 | 83 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Concorde
61 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology