I bought my car brand new from the dodge/chrysler dealership. I was driving when I heard a ticking coming from the engine, I used my cellphone to call my mechanic who stated that it was probably my timing chain but that if it's just ticking it's not imminent danger of breaking. I arrived to work and upon leaving work, I went to start the car and it would not start. It made a grinding sound, I saw smoke come from under the hood. I called a tow truck company and had the car towed to my mechanic. My mechanic stated that the engine was blown and would cost $6000.00 to replace it. I had the car towed home ( 2 towing fees at this point at $90.00 each). I called a mechanic that specializes in intrepid/concorde repairs and he advised that I should tow the car to him as it might not be completely blown. Another towing fee ($90.00) and another mechanics opinion, yes the engine was completely blown and this mechanic stated the reason for failure was oil sludge. I asked what I could have done to prevent that from happening and he stated that there was nothing I could do, it's a known defect in that particular engine and that if I were to have it repaired, it was his advice to not put a 2.7l engine back in, but rather a 3.2 or 3.5l engine in as they did not have the defect of the 2.7l. I now have a paper weight in my driveway as I do not have the funds to repair the vehicle. I had to buy another car and now have a car payment to a car that I don't even really like much. I would like to know why I was sold a vehicle with a known engine defect and why chrysler won't do anything about it.
2000 Chrysler Concorde: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 307 complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 63,900
- recalls
- 1
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20041
- 20021
- 20007
- 19991
- 19971
- 19964
- 19951
- 19941
- 19931
What owners say
I have a 2000 concord, kept in mint condition, oil changed every 3 to 3.5k just turned 80k. While picking my fiancee from the hospital on the x wat, I heard a click kind of sound from the engine, I exited the ramp and pulled over, the engine w3as making a squeaking sound, all equipment on this car is of oem. We had it towed home . It appeared that the oil sending unit was squirting oil, I was told that I needed an engine replacement. Contacted chrysler corp.via email, was told that it was out of warrently. The car is sitting, I can barely keep up my house payments, yet an engine. Have to worry about borrowing cars from friends to get to work. I have taken extra care of this car so it would last me. All I ask is for a little help. I am in despair.
Was on interstate heading to hampton virginia when had to pull over for traffic and sit for 20 minutes due to traffic accident delay, when I pulled back into traffic my car would not go over 10 miles per hour and was squealing and sounded like engine was falling out. Had towed to chrysler dealership, said I need a new engine costing 7500.00, internal engine problem and my warranty expired 5 months ago!! Still owe 2 years on this car with only 63,000 miles on it. Took it for regular oil changes.
For about a year the right rear passenger door has had a loud squealing sound when it attempts to auto lock either by using the remote, internal button, or the speed sensor. By reading the other complaints on this site, I see that my problem is exactly the same as the others have discribed. Additionally, the door cannot be unlocked unless you press the unlock button and then pull the lock up. This could be a very bad situation if someone were trapped inside after an accident.
Squeek or grinding type noise coming from front shocks when going through dips or over speed bumps. Dealership pushes down on front end, says they don't hear it and refuses to investigate. Has been continuous since early ownership but getting louder with age/mileage.
The power door locks were making a loud "squealing" noise when activated. Then, the locks began failing one at a time until all 4 were replaced by dealer.
Driver and front passenger electric door locks inoperative. Drivers door lock failed last summer and now passengers door lock has failed. Both made a loud, grinding noise during actuation just prior to complete failure. Took to dealer who told me that this problem is prevalent with the concorde.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: non-ABS equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. When the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.
- Risk
- If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. Should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Recall number 00V180000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2000 Chrysler Concorde?
7 of 307 owner complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chrysler Concorde?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chrysler Concorde
Engine failure 77Stalling 47Knocking 29Sudden acceleration 11Check engine light 10Door locks 10Headlights 10Won't start 10Loss of power 9No deployment 6
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