1999 Chrysler Concorde: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 6, 2007 · Engine · 83,700 miles · OH

Stepson was driving car back from toledo ohio area to canton ohio and the engine in the car jerked and then just quit. Car was towed to local dealership and informed this morning that the timing chain had broker and destroyed the engine. After researching this today I find out that there are websites referencing this and many documented cases of this catastrophic failure happening to others. I called chrysler today and I was informed that they could do nothing since the vehicle is out of warranty and that I was not the original owner so chrysler could not establish how well the vehicle was maintained.

Filed Sep 19, 2006 · Engine · 114,000 miles · DE

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle jerked forward and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the vehicle needed a new engine.

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 144,000 miles · TX

While driving down I-45 in conroe, texas, my engine sputtered, jerked, and died. As you know when you lose engine power, your steering wheel becomes locked up and its almost impossible to control the car. It has died on me before but on back roads almost home or at an intersection. I didn't realize the seriousness of it until it happened on the freeway and there are people coming up on me doing 70-80 MPH and I am quickly coming to a dead stop.

Filed Jun 20, 2004 · Steering · 45,000 miles · IN

Vehicle: 1999 chrysler concorde lxi,pproximate milage: 50,000 problem: steering wheel; rack and pinion: ( 1.) the steering wheel jams and I have to jerk the steering wheel to release it. ( 2.) there is also 1/2" to 1" of play in the steering wheel either way when it is "working properly". The problem started intermitently then rapidly worsened. I spoke to a mechanic and he said this is a common problem with this model. My coworker is approching 50,000 miles with a 2000 chrysler 300m, (an upgrade, but basiclly the same car), he is having the same problem. I have contacted diamler chrysler, but have gotten nowhere. I am taking it to the shop 6/21/04 to be fixed. This is a very expensive problem and seems to occure at around 40000 to 50000 miles, (chrysler said they would have split the cost with me if the milage wasn't so high). I feel that this problem seriously needs to be followed up on. It is a huge safety problem.

Filed Sep 20, 2003 · Engine · 56,000 miles · NC

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.