1996 Chrysler Concorde engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1996 Chrysler Concorde, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving, noticed a strange smell; black smoke started coming from dash ducts. Pulled over, shut engine off, and looked under hood. Vehicle then caught fire in the engine compartment.
Going 70 MPH on a freeway car and steering wheel began to vibrate violently. Heard clanking noise exit the freeway. Valve head was almost broken through due to rocker arm shaft mounting boss breaking. Had to receive roadside assistant. Chrysler was aware of the problem and issued a service bulletin to machine shops about what to do. The bolts had to replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Concorde
- Steering 73 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints