Dt: the caller states that while driving at 50 MPH engine lost power. He was able to get it off the road. He had it towed to a garage. They said he needed a new engine. He was told that the oil drained out of it while the vehicle was in motion and that caused the engine to fail. Caller had the vehicle towed to his home. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
1999 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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My 1999 chrysler concord engine seize after an oil charge. I got the oil change on saturday and monday my car engine was knocking and by the end of the week the car was parked in the drive way. I researched the web for information on this engine and pretty much everybody that has this engine will have to use out of pocket money to fix the dame thing that cost twice its market value to fix.
Total engine failure of 1999 chrylser concorde 2.7l engine.
I was driving back from a trip from ft. Lauderdale ,fl. On labor day 9/5/05. When my 1999 chrysler concorde just stopped for no apparent reason . I just purchased this vehicle 4 months ago and I am still making payments on it. The vehicle only has 75,500 miles on it. I have put on 5,000 miles since I owned it and have changed the oil twice already.
Dt: th econsumer complained about an engine problem. The first time he stopped at a traffic light and when he tried to pull out the engine stalled. He was able to get it to start it back, but it made a lot of noise. The consumer took vehicle to a mechanic who told him that there was a problem with the timing chain. And they told him that the engine needed to be replaced. He had the engine replaced. Recently, the problem recurred the consumer took vehicle to a mechanic again. They told him that if they fixed the timing chain that it might help or there may be more problems. He has not had this fixed as of yet.
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. The timing chain failed while driving on august 16, 2005 , causing the engine to stall. The dealership stated that the contact could have engine rebuilt which would cost $7000-8000 dollars or they could do it for $2500. The dealership could not give the contact any type of explanation as to why the timing chain failed. The current mileage on vehicle is 64, 200.
Dt: the contact owned a 1999 chrysler concorde. The engine went out with only 49,000 miles on the vehicle while driving 55 MPH. This did not cause an accident, they were able to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no problems with the engine prior to this. The contact purchased the vehicle from a first time owner he had the vehicle for about six months. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop, and they told him engine had to be replaced, and that car needed oil changes often. The contact insisted that during the six months that he owned the vehicle he kept up with the oil changes, and did not believe that was the cause of engine failure.
I saw a light bluish smoke come from my tailpipe once and then later in my drive the engine started making funny noises and then all of the sudden my car seized up and shut off. It restarted but then shut down again almost immediately. My engine is completely shot says my mechanic with me getting almost no compression. I was not overdue on my oil change and I had just refilled my oil 2 days previous.
1999 chrysler concorde begain to hiccup on the interstate. As I pulled off an exit it stopped right in the middle of a very busy intersection. The car completely shut down, not steering ability, no driveability. I was almost hit and several other cars had to avoid hitting me. There were many drivers affected and angry.
Dt: on june 23 2005 while driving down the road the engine began to jump. Owner was going 45 MPH. There were no warnings until the engine light came on almost at the same time the engine began to jump. The power steering and brakes still worked so owner slowed down , and got into the right lane in case the car stopped completely. Car was taken to the mechanic who stated that it was the timing chain and other factors in the engine. Manufacture has been contacted, but will not cooperate with owner. The car had only been driven for five minutes. There were no other problems with vehicle. Car is now in shop for repairs.
I own a 1999 chrsyler concorde that has just over 40,000 miles when the engine just died. Turns out that sludge build up is the problem but the engine is ruined???? I have religiously maintained the vehicle according the the manual. Then I found that this a known problem with this 2.7l engine. Why hasn't chrysler stepped up to inform their customers of this problem and worst yet why haven't the local dealers been informing the local customers about this problem?? I am furious and will not buy another product from chrsyler, ever. I was seriously considering the new 300m becuase I love the car but no way will I purchase one now after babying this car for the last 6 years. I am heading back to the honda dealer tomoorw to buy a new honda accord. My son ss drivng my 1990 honda acoord I owned before trying an "american" made car again with 131,000 miles on it and never one problem. Never again.....no chyrsler products in my furure....ever! Is there any recourse??????? Thanks you for your support.
I was told by my mechanic that I have been burning oil extemely fast. He suggested a heavier weighted oil and engine restore. He also recommended that I get a quote on having my engine rebuilt since the car probably has loose rings and valves. (I was quoted a price in the $4k-$5k range). I think chrysler should build engines that last longer than 97,000 miles. I was driving home the other day and when I went to accelerate from a stop light and the car just died. Thank fully I was on a hill & was able to coast off to the side. I mangaged to get it started again, however in a different situation it could have caused an accident. It also happened to my 16 year old son, who is no longer allowed to drive the car, since I feel it is unsafe.
While driving the car shut down with out warning or lights. Total shutdown without power steering on busy road. The engine locked up due to engine sludge. The engine had to be replaced with new block because the poorly designed engine could not be rebuilt due to the fact that the cylinder walls are too thin. Used engines are not available because the problem is so widespread.
Dt: the consumer owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. While driving, the vehicle began to make a noise and the engine just shut off. Prior to this incident the blower worked but there was no heat. The mechanic said the engine was bad and this was a bad year for these engines.
While driving, the engine failed. Previously there was a knocking noise. After getting off the road it did start again. This was the first time this had ever happened. The consumer took to the vehicle to the dealer and mechanic said the rod bearings were gone.
Contact states: contact maintains car regularly, without any warning the car made a clicking sound and stopped. Will not start and had to have tit owed. Now finding out that the timing belt broke, and there was so much engine damage that a new engine is required due to damage of sludge build up.
1999 chrysler concorde died after the motor started knocking.*mr
I have a 1999 chrysler concorde that has been at the atlanta dodge dealership since march 26. The engine has sludge build-up and will need to be replaced. The air conditioner was serviced before my trip to atlanta, yet I still experienced the unit making noises the day after we arrived. (thankfully, we arrived). Within an hour of the AC unit making noises, the engine died on I-20 west. I had the car towed to the dealership. I live in florida and purchased the vehicle only 6 months old ago, it has about 79,000 miles. I had 3 regular oil changes during those 6 months, and one month before my business trip, I had a diagnosis test done at goodyear because the oil light was flashing on-an-off. Goodyear also changed the oil that 3rd time. Nothing was discovered. As a single parent of 4 kids, I was trying to rebuild my credit after a series of job layoffs. I have had auto rentals for the 5th week now and see no end in sight. Luckily, I did purchase an extended warranty, but no one is assuming responsibility for the defect, no one-- the warranty people, thrifty dealership (where purchased) or chrysler! I am sinking further into debt. This is so unfair to the consumer. I am more than angry. I will never purchase a car again without checking ?mycarstats? (I did a very generic online search and had carfax). And will never purchase a dodge or chrysler again. I am now searching for a mechanic?s special to get around town and to work.
While driving vehicle stallled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and ha dit towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up.
I suffered major loss in valu,e and my husband was in a very dangerous situation due to the failure of the 1999 concord engine. Y 1999 chrysler concord had under 57,000 miles, and was diagnosed as needing a replacement engine due to oil sludge. Despite providing chrysler will oil change records showing the timeliness of maintenance to my engine, they claimed no responsibility. I was told I needed to replace my engine and that it would cost approximately $9000!!! My husband was driving the vehicle on the highway at a speed of approximately 65 MPH when the engine started smoking, bogged down and started to "die". In order to avoid a potential accident, he had to immediately drive over the shoulder and through the grass so he could safely get the car off the highway and onto the side of the feeder road.*ak the cost to replace or repair the engine was much more than the blue book value of the vehicle. In fact, the blue book value was deflated at least in part to failing engines of the concord. I had little choice but to sell my car "as is" for a mere $1000!!! My car was in very good condition prior the engine failure and I believe the blue book value was approximately $7000
I have a 1999 chrysler concord [xxx] which I bought used from bud brown chrsyler. The mileage at the time I had bought was 55286. I had change the oil regular. At about mileage 62400 my engine fail. I come to find out pricing to repair the engine. My car engine is know to go out (2.7l). From what I understood when built the oil pump wasn't big enough to circulate the oil and cause a sludge built up. I was driving back to work when my went out and was with out my car for an month.*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Without any warning, my chrylser concorde 2.7l engine suffered a complete failure. Repair costs are near $5000 and upon research, I found this to be a common problem on chrysler 2.7l engines from 1998 to 2000. Chrysler denies any allegations of the engine being faulty and that they are failing due to improper maintenance. The most that engine ever went between oil and filter changes was 4200 miles and that was a one time occurrence. The rest of the changes were done at or before 3000 miles. Chryslers recommendation under normal conditions is 6500 miles.
Vehicle stopped running and would not restart. Consumer left the vehicle, and went back the next day, and it started. Vehicle was driven to the dealer, where they discovered sludge in the engine, and the engine bearings were defective.
While driving the engine completely locked up. Consumer had the first engine 2.7 replaced with a rebuilt 2.7 liter engine. In which she was told the 2.7 liter engine was the only one to fit the vehicle. This rebuilt engine was experiencing the very same problem as the first. Consumer stated that transmission and input, output sensor has been replaced.
I was driving my 99 chrysler concorde home and it started knocking and then died. My engine is gone. I have 3 kids and I have no means of fixing this. And now, no way to travel.
1999 chrysler concorde 2.7 litre engine failed. Suddenly just stopped. Had a recurring problem where the engine would shut off and the steering wheel would lock up, whether I was driving straight or making a turn. Im one of many thousands of chrysler victims.
The vehicle was on the road when all of a sudden the check engine light turned and within seconds the engine shut down. Manufacturer will be contacted by owner.
Car stalled, oil light came on, car started making knocking noise, towed to chrysler. Dealership and was told the only way to fix it was a new engine. At my expense have since found out this is an ongoing problem with this motor and chrysler wont do anything about it, I have maintained this car with regular oil changes every 3000 t0 3500 miles. I have been told the cost is 5000.00 to replace the engine. I am devistated by this and think chrysler needs to own up to its defective motors.
While drving aproximately 45 MPH on the highway the engine stalled. Consumer was then able to pull to the side, avoiding any accidents.
While driving, the vehicle completely shut down. The consumer was told there was oil sludge build-up in the engine. Please provide any further information.
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