Sludge build up in engine has caused thru no error on my end a blown engine, with no warning. I need a new motor even after all the money I've put into it with sensors in the tranny, new window motor, rod knocking...and I changed oil in the car every 3,000 miles using the oil that chrysler recommends. There is so much sludge build up on this 2.7 engine that if it were a human artery the patient would have died too...this is an ongoing problem with these motors and no one will do anything to help us get it fixed, unless we have an extra $7,000.00 sitting around
1999 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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Fuel pump failed/timing belt broke, and the piston went through the engine. As a result, the vehicle stalled while driving at a low speed. Dealership was unable to replace the engine due to a back order because this was a common problem.
While driving at 50 MPH, the consumer heard a loud fluttering sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle immediately lost power and a few seconds later it stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the serpentine belt snapped. *ak the dealer found the timing belt idler tensioner bolt broken off in the block and the water pump leaking they drilled out the broken bolt and replaced the timing belt and tensioner, the engine was cranked over and the discovered that all cylinders the had no compression. Probable cause was bent valves. Consumer had to replace the engine. *tt
While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled on a side street. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer" the engine had seized up and a new one was needed". The manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the problem.
Air conditioning/heating unit does not cool or heat properly. Has been investigated regularly without chrysler dealer "finding" anything. On particular date below it was a very cold morning, used heat and drove 3 kids 20 miles. Stopped for half hour, got back in car and car sounds like a diesel engine - rough and loud. I was alone with the 3 kids. Asked a couple of men to listen, they thought cylinder(s) were gone as noise lowered when engine revved. (by the way, this car has had 2 transmissions already, with 73,000 miles). Limped home scared to death on interstate highway with the 3 kids. Stopped at service station, told not to drive as engine was failing. Called aaa and they came and towed to chrysler dealer. Dealer was unable to replicate the diesel sound and "found nothing wrong." today is nov 24th 2003 and this morning the same sound is back in my engine. The heat only works when I am moving, not at idle, and leaves a very odd smell in the car if the car is left idling with the heat on. I have a 5 month old, a 5 year old and an 8 year old, I am getting very frightened to drive this car with them in it anymore. I did an online search and found that this AC/heat problem is prevalent in this model (chrysler concorde 1999) and can create sludge in the engine that causes sudden engine failure. I want this fixed and I want you to get after chrysler about this!
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, but managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. Dealership mechanic had been notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.
While driving 67 MPH main engine bearing failed. Dealer determined that engine must be replaced.
Problems with vehicle's heater, engine making knocking noises and slow acceleration.*mr the heater stopped working intermittently which lead to a build up of heat in the engine cabin, which in turn lead to a build up of sludge. During acceleration, the vehicle rattled and vibrated and it did not accelerate smoothly. The consumer was informed that the entire engine block needed to be replaced, which was the cause of the problems.*ts also the front window and power mirror were inoperative, the dealer found a bad window motor.
While driving at 50 MPH engine failed without warning. *ak the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced a total of 5 computers but the vehicle continued to stall. *ts
Engine failure while driving a chrysler concorde 2.7 liter engine due to sludge build-up in the engine. No warning whatsoever.
Door's automatic locking mechanism/ power windows failed, and engine was making loud noise . Also, and front alignment malfunctioned twice. Dealer notified.
Sludge build up in vehicle's engine.*mr when the dealer was notified about the knocking in the engine and slow acceleration they told the consumer the entire engine block would have to be replaced. The engine cost approx $5721.04 in repairs and chrysler refused to cover the cost. The consumer found that a lot of engine replacement are due to a latent defect in the car from the chrysler websites and feels that chrysler should take some responsibilities in repairing the vehicle.
Engine stops unpredictably, resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. There is absolutely no warning that this is about to occur. No "idiot lights" are lit, and the engine does not lurch or hesitate -- it simply quits. This has resulted in some near mishaps when this occurs in heavy traffic. Sudden deceleration without warning, and very sluggish handling until the engine can be restarted, represents a significant hazard to myself, my passengers, and other drivers. Input-output sensors were replaced 90 days ago. This eliminated the problem until september 16, 2003 when it began to recur.
Engine seized while driving, causing vehicle to lose power.
Experienced engine failure due to sludge build up caused by car heater.
My car a 1999 chysler concord has approximately 70,000 miles on it. It has used oil ever since 30,000 miles mark I'm talking 3 quarts per oil change. I see in chyslers memo to dealers this is acceptable it should use 1 qt. Per 750 miles. At that rate it's empty on oil by oil change time at 3000 miles. Now I'm driving and a rod bearing goes out. Again another well known and documented problem with the 2.7 l engine. Here I sit making $400.00 payments on a car I can't afford to fix ($4000.00) to replace engine. Please help us to get a much needed recall!! Thank you.
Consumer stated while driving heard some engine noise. Pulled off the road, and engine died completely. Dealer notified.
The engine started to make a wierd noise. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer stated engine completely failed due to slug build up.
I own a 1999 chrysler concorde lxi. I have had numerous problems with this car since I have owned it. Lot of little things. Window motors, cooling fan, transmission overspeed sensor, and the list goes on. Now the air conditioner is going out, having to service it about every 2 months. Why I am writing though is the steering. Seems like it is going bad. I feel this is a safety issue and read many complaints on your web site concerning this. Why hasn't a recall been ordered for this and the speed up issue?
1999 chrysler concorde engine failure at 90000 whille wife and children in traffic engine failure due slug build up. Mechanic said it would cost $4600.00 to replace engine still owe 11000 on it, and cant afford to repair. Mechanic said slug build up is due to oil pump design also have AC problem and have had radiator fan failure twice , speed sensor failure, broken window clips, brake shimmy , broken recliner seat bolts
6 times my 1999 chysler concorde 2.7 motor was taken to dealership for problems with the motion sensor/cause motor to uphift or downshift at random or get stuck in gear...last week a loud rattling in the motor 74000 miles...engine replacement ...$3,000
My 1999 chrysler concorde had a complete engine failure. It happened suddenly & without any warning lights. I was stranded on I-40 in busy traffic. The dealership says that it "spun a bearing" & showed me some metallic glitter in the oil. The car now needs a new engine at a cost of approximately. $4500.00- 5000.00. I have a useless 1999 concorde with only 90k miles & I still owe $11.000. It had regular maintenance performed.
I have a 1999 chysler concorde, 2.7 liter, with 85,000 miles. The engine began knocking and then the oil light then came on. I stopped the car on the expressway. After sitting I could restart the engine, drive a short distance (.1 miles) before the light would come on again until I got to an exit. The car was then towed to a garage. They have diagnosed likely bearing failure requiring an engine rebuild. The oil pressure is dropping as the engine warms up. They found metal shavings (brass) in the oil. Until this problem, the engine had not knocked or had any valve noise or other issues indicating low oil pressure. I have generally changed the oil every 3,000 miles. This failure seems premature and without warning. The safety issue is that motorists are left stranded on the expressway due a possible defect involving the materials used in the manufacture of this particular engine. While the mileage exceeds the manufacturers warranty, the failure is extremely premature.
Oil sludge in low mileage engine.
Engine shuts down after driving more than 90 miles with out stopping.
I own a 1999 chrysler concord (purchased new) and was told that my engine was "shot". To replace it will cost $5,000. This included $3,800 for the rebuilt engine and $1,200 for labor. This is ridiculous!!! It has 78,000 miles on it and I have always taken it in for scheduled maintenance. For a car that cost over $22,000 to need this kind of repair at these few miles is unacceptable to me. Perhaps I am naive. I wonder how many problems with the engine others have encountered, but haven't officially reported. Many I am sure. I am working full-time as well as part-time to save money for a down payment to purchase a house this year. Thanks to my engine being "shot" - my husband and I will have to forgo our dream of owning a home anytime soon. Hopefully we can get past this and the interest rates will stay low enough for our two year old daughter to have christmas in her own home in 2004!!!
Chrysler concord 2.7 engine driving down hwy oil light came on loud knocking under hood car stopped towed car to dealer. They said I had a blown engine I change the oil every 3 to 35 hundred miles. They said that the engine had excessive sludge. After talking to several other engine people they said that the 2.7 engine has a habit of blowing at around 75000 miles
My 1999 chrysler concorde with 46,000 miles on it developed sludge in the engine causing the timing chain to come off its track and subsequently damaging other parts of the engine. The dealer says the engine needs to be replaced at a cost of $8,000. When I asked what caused the sludge, the dealer told me I didn't have the oil changed enough. When I produced documents to the contrary, the dealer told me the oil used must have been bad and broke down. I find this highly unlikely. To date, I have not gotten satisfaction from the dealer or chrysler. I am aware of others with the same problem. Several of these people were also told the same thing by their dealers. It seems like it's a canned routine to deflect responsibility for this problem onto someone else. I believe chrysler is aware of this problem and is not standing behind their product. Can anything be done?
Consumer advised that timing chain guide has broken twice while driving resulting in extensive engine damage. 1st failure occurred in 10/01 at 34k miles. 2nd failure occurred in 11/02 at 58k miles. Ts
Consumer states that while driving heard a banging noise from the front of vehicle, check engine light came on. Had vehicle serviced, the engine had blown.
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