1996 Chrysler Concorde Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,484miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chrysler Concorde, 9% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,484 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was kept at the dealership over the weekend to perform NHTSA recall campaign 04v021000. When the owner drove the vehicle, the engine revved high because the transmission was in over-drive. The consumer also had difficulty moving the floor shifter. The dealership stated they may have to charge the consumer for extensive repair. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #10097097, filed 2004-10, 49,000 miles“Recall 04 v 021 000 concerning shift ignition - park interlock. Consumer had two concerns about this recall. First, parts were not available, and second, consumer did not receive a recall notice from the manufacturer. Local dealer informed consumer of this recall. Recall3 04v021000.”
NHTSA complaint #10087316, filed 2004-08, 68,967 miles“1996 Concorde rack and pinion failed and been replaced at least 3 times. ***nar*** the transaxle leaked, the battery was replaced, because the vehicle would not start and the multi-function switch was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10154091, filed 2006-03, 50,000 miles“1. Busy rattle , not loud, but continuous, most noticeable on smooth roads above 30 MPH, from front frame sub-assembly, four mounting bolts. The sub-frame assembly is also called the motor carrier and is bolted from the bottom up to the frame (above). Each bolt goes through a large rubber bushing (also called an insulator). With 75,000 thousand miles and no oil leaks, the rubber bushings are all dried out and flaking apart. Each insulator cost over a hundred dollars and is only available from Chrysler. The cost of replacing via a quote from pep boys is over seven hundred dollars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291588, filed 2009-11, 75,000 miles“When using 1996 Chrysler Concorde experienced the car's floor shift lever jumped from park to drive while in a driveway. This was previously recalled (c45) and repaired on 10/11/2004. There was damage to a garage door. Per the insurance agent I notified Chrysler, the original dealership, and this site. Chrysler provided a reference number and I have scheduled for a reinspection/reinstallation 1/18/2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10147892, filed 2006-01Related recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On 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…Covers: Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999, Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler LHS 1993–1999 +6 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 48 | 22% |
| 1994 | 71 | 20% |
| 1993 | 30 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Concorde
61 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsBrakes
19 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 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