1996 Chrysler Concorde steering problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Chrysler Concorde — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Mounting support bushings to "rack & pinion" become brittle and allow movement of rack which reduces steering response. During cold weather the problem is also noticeable as a squeaking noise when turning the wheel 'back and forth'. The heat from the exhaust pipe is directly below the rack and that…”
filed Jul 22, 2009
“A popping sound was coming from the front left side of the vehicle when the brakes were applied. Steering wheel constantly vibrates and has since I've owned the vehicle. A july 2008 safety inspection revealed "excessive play" in the steering linkage and left outer tierod was bad. Repairs performed…”
filed Dec 29, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Concorde years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Concorde | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 Concorde | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 Concorde | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Concorde | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 Concorde | 22 | 7% |
| 1999 Concorde | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 Concorde | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 Concorde | 17 | 13% |
| 1995 Concorde | 41 | 19% |
| 1994 Concorde | 33 | 9% |
| 1993 Concorde | 19 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chrysler Concorde
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.