1996 Chrysler Concorde vs 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Chrysler Concorde | 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 161 | 239 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 119 |
| Investigations | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler Concorde | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 85 |
| Steering | 61 | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 21 |
| Power Train | 15 | 15 |
| Suspension | 14 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 20 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
1996 Chrysler Concorde
1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.