1999 Chrysler Concorde: engine failure

Filed May 21, 2010 · Engine · CA

Blinking engine light, smoke from exhaust, all mechanics state that I need a new engine,but no shaking, rides smooth, unsure why it smokes, I have used sealant, check gaskets and no change.. I bought the car in 2008 from a private owner and it passed smog, shortly after the engine light came on and it went downhill from there diagnosed engine, repaired oil pan.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Engine · 135,771 miles · GA

2.7 engine failure due to oil sludge on 1999 chrysler concorde lx.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 101,000 miles · MA

Another chrysler 2.7 litre catastrophic engine failure timing chains failure demolished engine at highway speed.

Filed Jan 29, 2009 · Engine · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. The vehicle stalled intermittently and the check oil warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician stated that oil sludge caused the engine failure and it was recommended that the engine be replaced. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. Updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Engine, Locks · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off and stopped in the middle of the freeway. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle, although the brakes and power steering failed. Someone had to assist her with steering the vehicle to the side of the road. The police was called and the vehicle was towed to the auto repair shop. There had not been any engine failure prior to this incident. The auto shop stated that engine sludge coated the engine. It would cost $5,000 to replace the engine. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 2/23/09 *cn the passenger seat belt was difficult to unfasten and the rear passenger door had to be opened from the outside. Updated 02/26/09.

Filed Dec 5, 2008 · Engine · 38,000 miles · MI

The engine in our 1999 chrysler concord blew at only 38000 miles, it was the famous flawed 2.7, chrysler refused to replace the engine - told us we must not have changed the oil often enough! My husband is a district supervisor for a oil change chain here in michigan, the oil was changed religiously with synthetic blend, an oil far superior to the basic factory recommendations. We replaced the engine ourselves at our own expense with a 3.2 at a cost of $3000. Chrysler refuses to admit any defects in their 2.7 motors, yet other companies whom used this engine have voluntarily recalled it!

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

My wife's 1999 chrysler concorde (2.7 motor) shut down up at wal mart. I got a call from my buddy who said he thinks she needs a battery. I go up there, buy a battery, put it in, start the car and it is knocking to high heavens. I pull the dipstick and there is a grease like substance on it. I immediately go into wal mart and buy oil. I fill the crank case up and have her start it up again. I knocks for about fifteen seconds then sounds somewhat normal. I instruct her to drive home and I will follow her. It is about four miles to home. She makes it three miles and the car just shuts off and she struggles and gets it off the road. This occurred about two hundred yards from an exit and a red light. I called a tow truck in and had it towed to the dealer where I bought it. They called the next day and we went up to see them. They never once mentioned any problems with this engine. They simply suggested we either replace the engine which is very expensive or buy a new car from them. We bought a car because she and I work and both of us work thirty plus miles from home. To boot, they sold us another concorde!!! Unbelievably I found out about this widespread problem with these engines today, 8-18-08 at a dealership. They were offering us very little for a four year old concorde and stated that engine as the reasoning. I was furious. We traded it off, lost our tails-again- and moved onto a more reliable foreign named vehicle. I started surfing around to make sure that this foreign dealership was not lying about the engine and found thousands of complaints. I figured I should do my part against these robber barons and enter the arena as well. The worst part of this whole thing is we refinance our house years ago and paid off that 99 concorde to get ahead. It blows up months later and we are back to square one and actually worse off because the 04 wasn't worth anything either.

Filed May 19, 2008 · Engine · 110,000 miles · GA

The car's engine seized up in traffic, and thankfully someone helped me get it out of rush hour atlanta traffic before there was an accident. But, it certainly could have caused one. Now the motor is shot and the car is undriveable.

Filed Apr 20, 2008 · Engine · 102,000 miles · TX

Timing clutch broke. Ruined engine. 100,000 miles. Otherwise in perfect condition. Too expensive to replace with a new engine. Especially with the mechanical history of this specific engine. The only offer I have received to sell this vehicle is the salvage yard. $100 if I bing it to them. $50 if they come get it. This is ridiculous. All other parts in perfect condition.

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Engine · 107,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. While driving 45 MPH, the oil light illuminated intermittently then the engine shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle had an oil change the month before the failure. The mechanic stated that the engine was seized it needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 107,000 miles.

Filed Dec 19, 2007 · Engine · 90,425 miles · FL

Oil sludge causing engine failure.

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Engine · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving. The failure occurred without warning. The check engine light illuminated. A local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. The engine has not been replaced. The current mileage is 126,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.