1998 Chrysler Concorde: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 17, 2008 · Engine · 98,000 miles · ME

Knocking in engine.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Engine · 97,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated without warning to approximately 55 MPH. The contact stated that she heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 97,000 and current mileage was 98,400.

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 Aug 18, 2006 · Engine · OH

I have a 1998 chrysler concord that received routine maintenance. While driving on day, I heard a knocking noise come from the engine. I pulled over and turned the car off. The car never cut back on and the mechanic stated that the engine locked up. I phoned several engine repair companies and was notified that they receive many complaints / requests for the engines. They also stated that the concord had one of the worst performing and the most expensive engines.

Filed Apr 24, 2006 · Engine · 54,000 miles · NY

The connecting rod bearings in my 1998 concord failed, causing excessive knocking and loss of oil pressure leading to noise in the top end. .because of the high demand for these 2.7 liter engines the repair cost is impossible for me.

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 Jun 23, 2005 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

Dt: the car stopped while in motion, mechanic reports that the problem was the crankshaft sensor. The consumer was traveling about 63 MPH on the interstate when car began to putter and then suddenly the engine cut off. There was no brakes, no steering, no electrical system. As it began , owner began to pull off to shoulder, then it died completely. There were no dashboard warning lights on at the time. The car was then towed to shop, where mechanic put it on the diagnostic computer. Mechanic installed new crankshaft sensor, and car started back up. Then after this, the next day after coming out of the shop, the engine began to knock horribly, and then the owner checked the engine oil and temperature, and everything was normal. The mechanic reported this time that there was a #2 piston that needed to be replaced. At a cost of 7000 dollars. The car is in the shop. Owner is going to put it in garage.

Filed Apr 8, 2005 · Engine · 100,000 miles · SC

While driving 55 MPH consumer heard a knocking noise. Motor blew out. Vehicle was drivable. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Engine · 72,000 miles · OH

While driving 35 MPH consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 18, 2004 · Engine · 60,000 miles · IL

I have a 1998 chrysler concorde with 60,000 miles.took it into chrysler numberous times for a loud ticking noise in the engine, they siad they could not find the problem, then my engine totally died.called chrysler and was told to have it towed back to the dealer where they proceeded to come back with there is sludge in my engine from not proper oil changes. Not from me but from the previous owner,(which I bought the car with 23,000 miles on it with an extended warr.)so chrysler said there is nothing they will do for me,and charged me 268.00 to tear my engine apart and throw it in the trunk in pieces. I had the car towed from the lot and it sits in my driveway. But I was also told that they would be happy to put a new engine in my car for 5,000.00 . What a joke.

Filed Mar 28, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · CT

Purchased car in march of 2001 and had car maintained according to suggested repair schedule. In july 2001 engine began making a knocking sound. Returned the car to the dealer later that month describing the problem. I was told by the dealer repair person that I needed to have the engine replaced. I asked the dealer what had caused the problem because I was maintaining the car. I was told that the car could have came out of 'time' and the engine may have slipped. Repairman could not give me a suggestion on how this could have happened. It cost me over $3,000 to have the engine replaced with a used engine. The repairman at the time allowed me to keep my vehicle in 'storage' until I was able to pay the repair bill. A year later I finally was able to get my car back. I had the battery replaced when the vehicle was picked up (in dec 2003). I noticed that the engine light was still on. I asked the dealer repairman (new person, other repairman left company) why that was. Repairman claimed that it was caused because the car sat for so long. I contacted chrysler corp. About the issue and was told that I would have to work it out with the dealer. I am still experiencing problems with this car I.e. Acceleration problems (slow/ or sometimes rapid), leaking from what appears to be the engine (I am taking the car to a authorized repair shop (not the dealer - michael chrysler, I do not want to deal with them), the engine light is still on. I don't not drive my car at excessive speeds nor do I do extensive driving, just local driving. I think this car is poorly put together. I know other people who own chrysler and are experiencing similar engine problems. Chrysler should investigate these problems. I do not have money to keep paying for repairs on this vehicle and also the financing. I have spoken with the financing company (americredit) about the situation. I don't know what else to do get this car in at least drivable condition.

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Engine · 65,130 miles · OR

2.7 liter engine failure while driving, car just stopped- later was told spun a rod bearing, no warning ...expected repair cost 4-8k dollars.