1998 Chrysler Concorde: engine failure

Filed Nov 8, 2008 · Engine · 98,000 miles · IN

I bought a used 1998 chrysler concorde in the spring of 2008. Three weeks after I bought the car the oil light turned on, I thought nothing of it, though I gave the car an oil change. Roughly 5 days after giving the car an oil change I drove it around for the day and the oil light came on again, but this time when I shut the car off it wouldn't start again. When I did get the car to start I took it to harmon's expert auto to see what was wrong with it. I was then informed the car's oil portals were clogged due to oil sludge. The recommended fix was a new engine. I was told the car had only 15 pounds of oil pressure and that eventually the motor will blow due to the oil sludge. Lastly I was informed that they see this problem all the time with the 2.7l engine in the chrysler concordes, and that they can't understand why chrysler will do nothing about it. Neither can I.

Filed Aug 15, 2008 · Engine · 68,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut down without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 68,000. Updated 09/10/08. *lj updated 09/11/08

Filed May 12, 2008 · Engine · 109,000 miles · FL

Engine failure, regular oil changes well maintained. Car was running fine driving on way home from work in heavy traffic,then oil light came on car shut off would not start back up. Had to have police come help with traffic and have help getting it off road . Towed home got it started back up sounded like a bunch of metal in a blender. Drained oil out of car was pureed metal. Total engine lose, no shop would repair, said the engine was not worth fixing, not even worth putting new engine in the car. Every place I talked to said same thing that the 2.7 engine in the 98 concord was faulty and junk.

Filed Oct 28, 2006 · Engine · 85,000 miles · LA

My engine failed with no warning at all while driving.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 72,095 miles · MO

On the morning of 10/20/2006, my husband was driving to work in our 1998 chrysler concorde. He was in rush hour traffic and the engine started knocking and losing power, the oil light also came on when he stopped. He was able to make it to work and park the car. Only to be told by a certified mechanic that we have "engine failure" and need a new engine. More than likely due to "oil sludge"...whatever that is. We have had the oil changed in this car every 3,000 miles with synthetic oil since purchasing it from my parents in 2001. My parents had purchased the vehicle new and also had the oil changed every 3,000 miles. Our mechanic told us this "oil sludge" and engine failure is a major problem with these cars that have the 2.7l engine. We can not afford a new engine let alone a rebuilt engine. My husband has no transportation to work now, as we have 5 children 3 of them under 3, and I can't be without a vehicle due to our middle daughter's health problems and 3 weekly doctor appointments. My husband's job is in the city which is a 30 - 45 minute commute. Now my husband is having to take a bus to work and has to add 2 additional hours on to his commute time. Less time with family and a car with 72,000 miles that we can't drive!!! Chrysler's own mechanics admit the defect with the 2.7l engines, why won't the company acknowledge the problem. I'll tell you why......having to stand up and take responsibility for their defective engine would totally bankrupt them. Not to mention tarnish the "mercedes-benz" affiliation. Since hearing this I have researched this and have found thousands of people with the same problem and chrysler won't do a [xxx] thing about it!!! My parents have been loyal chrysler owners since their first new car 40 years ago......I doubt that they will continue to be. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 8, 2006 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH on the freeway there was a loud noise and the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning. The check engine light illuminated at the time of the incident. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined the engine failed and a new engine would have to be installed. The contact maintained oil changes every 3,000 miles. On one occasion, the oil light illuminated indicating the oil was low, but the oil was at the proper spot when checked. When the contact accelerated the vehicle, blue smoke came out of the exhaust. The vehicle also failed the smog check.

Filed Aug 1, 2006 · Engine · 153,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while attempting to accelerate at an intersection. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine failed because there was sludge in the oil. The engine needs to be replaced. Updated 11/21/06.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Engine · 69,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle stalled completely, and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a independent repair shop. The mechanic determined that the engine had dropped a valve, and that the vehicle needed a complete engine replacement. There were no repairs were made.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Engine · 84,000 miles · NY

I own a 1998 chrysler concorde lxi and currently the mileage on this car is around 84000. On june 28, 2006, while driving, suddenly engine making a rattling noise without any warning or indications, and lost power and turned off. After obtaining three different expert opinions from different mechanics, I have been told that the engine has failed and I have two options - either put a new engine or junk it. The estimated cost of repair is around $6000. I called the chrysler today (july 2, 2006) and received a file number (it is 15115756). At the end of the call, I was told that chrysler cannot help in this matter. I have the understanding that chrysler has received many complaints about this problem and in many cases, they have got the cars repairs at their cost. Keeping in view the many people complaining about this, I feel that chrysler need to look into this very carefully and must take the responsibility of having it repaired at their cost. I never expected this kind of trouble with this car, especially from a pioneer manufacturing automaker company like chrysler.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Engine · CA

My 1998 chrysler concorde's engine seized while driving on the highway. The engine had been ticking and knocking for about a hundred miles before it seized. It then made a klunking sound, and simply quit. The mechanic I took it to could give no reason for it to have seized up.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Engine · 68 miles · OH

Catastophic engine failure of chrysler 2.7 v-6 engine

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Engine · 89,000 miles · IL

While driving 70-75 MPH engine seized. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced.