While driving 36 MPH engine failed. As a result, power steering malfunctioned. The cause has yet to be determined.
1998 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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The consumer took the vehicle in for an oil change. The vehicle had no problems prior to the oil change. Once the consumer left the jiffy lube. The consumer heard a flat banging noise in the engine. The consumer took the vehicle to a chrysler dealership and was told the engine had to be replaced. The engine had sludge build up. Please provide any further information.
When the consumer made a left turn the vehicle completely stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The dealer replaced a sensor , however it did not resolve the problem, as soon as the consumer left the dealer the vehicle stalled out again and had to have it towed back again. The consumer was told the engine was completely gone, also, there was a sludge build up. Please provide any further information.
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.
While driving to work this morning (at the end of my commute to work) I lost complete engine control three times. The rpms each time went down to zero, pumping the gas pedal repetedly seemed to bring them up each time. Until finally the engine shutdown (the power steering was lost at this point). The car ended dead on the off-ramp near work. My car is a 1998 chrysler concord with a 2.7 l engine. My dealer (joe jacobby's out of warrenton, va) told me: "it is the best engine chrysler makes", before I bought it! What a laugh! Bill walker.
My concorde broke down while on vacation, was towed it to a nearby chrysler dealer/service center. I was told I needed a new engine. Since the car was still under the 7/70 powertrain warranty (by about 400 miles), it was covered completely and a brand new engine was installed. Less than 10 months later, that engine has experienced a catastrophic failure and needs to be replaced at a cost to me of 6k. I was told the "new" engine that had just exploded was only warrantied for 1 year or 12k miles. I had exceeded the milage by about 6k. They have finally agreed to cover the thing with me "only" being charged $500.
My engine has been burning oil and I have to ad at least a ouart of oil or more each month 2.7l engine all I have heard about these engines is bad they all blow up and also the cooling system were the bleeder is blew off and the guy at the auto junk yard says all the engines the get in have this replaced or already blowen off and their is a waiting list for these engines do to a large number of them blowing up.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to start vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed replacing due to worn out parts.
The #4 & # 6 rod barings failed. Engine slug developed.
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.
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.
While driving 25 MPH engine exploded without warning. No injuries were reported.
While driving at 70 MPH on the highway suddenly the overheat light illuminated upon the dashboard. The consumer than pull off the highway and unto the ramp. When the vehicle was turned off steam started coming from under the hood. Upon opening the hood they noticed that engine had shattered into pieces. The dealership indicated that this was caused by slug build up in the engine. Prior to the incident vehicle had regular oil changes. This is a common problem with these vehicle.
The transmission on a 1998 chrysler concord is malfunctioning. First I was told it was one part, the speed sensor. Then the same problem occured. This time I was told that the solonid pack needed to be replaced. Now my entire transmission needs to be replaced after spending money to repair piece by piece. Also, my car is over heating. I have taken it to the dealer 4 different times and the problem had not been resolved. I have paid over $2000 in payments and my car is not working.
While driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, andtechnician indicated engine needed to be replaced.
Vehicle stalled while driving on the highway at 70 MPH. The consumer was able to coast vehicle to a complete stop. The dealership in an attempt to correct the problem have performed a tune up and replaced the main computer. The problem recurred. Please provide more detailed information.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled without any indication.
I own a 1998 chrysler concorde with a 2.7 l engine. We have maintained it according to the schedule in the handbook, with oil changes approximately every 4500 - 7500 miles.*ak the car has 79000 miles on it. About a week ago we noticed an engine noise that sounded like a fan going out. We took the car into an independant shop and they diagnosed a failure of the cooling fan. That was repaired, but at the same time a much large problem was found. The engine is making a clicking noise that sounds like lifters. The shop determined it was not upper engine, and hence not lifters. We can't afford to have the engine torn apart and replaced ($7,000) but the problem is apparently lower engine. I found literally a hundred reports of engine failure on concordes and intrepids with this same engine, many of which indicated that the engine failed (blew up) while driving - which is obviously very dangerous. I was a lucky one - that so far hasn't had the engine blow up, but if it does or if it had, since I live in a dallas suburb with massive amounts of traffic it most likely would have been fatal. I will be keeping off the highways if I drive it at all.
Car engine slug barings while driving shut down and slid off the road hitting a tree with right driver's side tail end.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over.it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.
While driving engine started making clunky noise, pulled out of the road. Vehicle was towed and was diagnosed as engine lock up. Dealer not notified yet.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the motor will seize and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Mr
While driving 50 MPH all gauges went out. Then, engine stalled. Dealer determined that engine needed to be replaced.
Consumer states the column gear shift is too hard to shift when needed, consumer used both hands to shift into another gear. Dealer contacted. *jb consumer also stated that while driving the engine started to race, when she checked the dashboard, she saw that the gear shift had somehow shifted to neutral. (the vehicle automatically shifted to another gear unknown to her, same thing repeats) there is a whining noise coming from the engine. Consumer feels that this vehicle is too dangerous to drive. The consumers mechanic insists that the scarceness of the part is an indication of universal failure.
Knocking sound from engine. Dealership said that oil pump failed, destroying engine. Zone manager refuses to pay for new engine. Agrees to only pay half. All recommended service has been done at all recommended intervals. Automobile has been extremely well taken care of.
Engine stops while driving. This has happened twice within the past two weeks. Dealership is not able to duplicate owner's concern. Please provide any further information.
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