2000 Chrysler Concorde: check engine light

10 of the 307 complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 70,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2004
6
2003
1
2002
2
2001
7
2000
10
1999
15
1998
4
1997
3
1996
3
1995
1
1994
2
1993
1

What owners say

Filed May 20, 2008 · Engine · 13,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. Everything in the vehicle continued to run except the engine. After the failure occurred, the contact had to wait two minutes before the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the check engine light must illuminate before any repairs could be made. The current mileage was 119,867 and failure mileage was 13,000. Updated 07/07/08 *lj.

Filed Aug 19, 2007 · Engine · 66,011 miles · VA

I am the original owner of chrysler concorde 2000, with a 2.7 engine. I have only used the dealer for all maintenance work and the car in no longer under the 7 years, 70,000 mile extended warranty. I have followed all maintenance for the car. On august 14, the engine light came and the engine performed erratically and I had the car towed to my chrysler dealer. They called, without specifically pinpointing the problem, and indicated that the engine would probably have to be replaced due to loss of pressure in one of the valves and that the engine would probably have to be replaced at a cost of almost $8,000. It cost $250 for that estimate. I had the car towed to a second auto repair shop and they stated the engine had major piston damage in the valve and a rebuild engine was the only option. They also indicated this engine had long term and well known problems of failure due to engine sludge. A review of numerous web sites indicates hundreds and hundreds of such complaints and chrysler pointing the car owners as responsible instead of being held accountable. The web sites indicated the engine was discontinued by chrysler within 2 years but no notification was ever made to current owners of the possibility of the problem occurring. I am extremely fortunate, that the engine failure did not occur while driving on my normal commute in a car pool on the interstate. Any assistance that you can provide to hold chrysler accountable would be greatly appreciated

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Engine · 84,620 miles · PA

At a point about one month ago my car began making a knocking noise, a neighbor told me to check the oil and see if it was low, it was, I filled it and the noise diminished. No light ever came on except briefly on a left hand turn once while driving the car. On christmas day while driving a total of 60 miles my check engine light came on, the car began to stutter and jerk and act very bad once I reduced speed and got off the highway. I took it to the dealer the next day. Today I found out my engine was blown and they are waiting for warranty coverage to approve repairs. My vehicle is a 2000 chrysler concorde. I purchased it the end of october 2006 and it had 82468 miles on it. I drove it for two months and put 2000 miles on it when the engine went.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Engine · 136,000 miles · LA

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving at 60 MPH. The light had illuminated on 3 separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with complete engine failure. There was metal floating in the oil pan. The manufacturer was not contacted.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Engine · 81,000 miles · PA

1.) oil light flickering, oil muddy looking ,oil shooting out of top of engine 2.) took to dealership for repairs they said no oil leaks found,oil sending unit bad, replaced part then said engine bad"lower engine noises" dealer quoted new engine replacement at $4000.00 on ride home from dealership engine failed . 3) I called chrysler and they declined to help with cost of repairs and I cant afford $4000.00 car is sitting in my garage and im still paying off the car loan. * I kept maintenance and required oil changes to this vehicle had no engine problem until failure. No warning engine warning light

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Engine · PA

The engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. A loud ticking noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart it but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

While driving up and down a hill at 45 MPH vehicle hesitated, and engine bucked followed by the engine warning light coming on , before the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated after inspection engine blew out.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Engine, Wheels · IL

While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle started shaking. Driver's side front wheel sheared off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the cause had not been determined . *ak check engine light on.

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Engine, Locks · 30,490 miles · OH

Vehicle stopped running, after the check engine light came on. The engine had to be replaced.*ak the door lock was inoperative, the dealer believed it was an actuator problem.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Engine · 18,000 miles · IL

Owner was driving about 20-30 MPH. When making a turn, vehicle completely shut down loosing all power. Vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The problem was undetermined, at this time. *nm it was later determined that the engine failed due to sludge build up. The engine light did not illuminate to indicate any type of failure. The technician said that many 2.7 liter engines have this problem.