2000 Chrysler Concorde: engine failure

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Engine · 101,000 miles · PA

I was leaving work when the incident occurred and my life literally flashed in front of my eyes . I entered the freeway via the merge lane at approximately 30 MPH. When I entered the freeway I slowly increased my speed to 50 MPH. After approximately 3 miles on the freeway the engine made a loud knocking noise and shut off. At this point I lost all control of the vehicle, I could not steer. My vehicle scrapped off the jersey barrier and I pushed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. I then pushed on the brake pedal as hard as I could causing me to skid sideways in the middle of the road. There was a vehicle behind me that had to swerve out of the way to avoid hitting me and in doing so he collided with another vehicle. I came to a stop in the middle of the road facing the wrong way on the road. Luckily there were no injuries but this could have been way worst. I took the vehicle to a mechanic who advised me that the engine failed due to sludge buildup in the engine. He also stated that this is a common problem with this engine made by chrysler. I have changed my oil every 3k miles and I have paperwork to prove this. I cannot for life of me understand how a knowing person of this problem can turn an eye to it without doing something about it. This situation could have gone the other way, can we please do something before it does. What if it happens to your father or your mother or your kids. There has to be something we can do here! Thanks

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Engine · 113,721 miles · CA

Complete engine failure, loud knocking.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Engine · 47,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that while driving 39 MPH the vehicle stalled without any prior warnings.as a consequence her risk for vehicle crash was increased. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility and a mechanic concluded that engine failure resulted from uncontrollable sludge build-up. As of current date the engine has not been replaced. The failure mileage was 47000. The current mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 17, 2009 · Engine · 83,520 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the engine failed and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle made a knocking sound when it was restarted. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that a new engine was needed due to sludge build-up. The repair would cost between $4,000 to $6,000. The dealer would not honor the warranty on the vehicle because she is the second owner. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 83,520.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Engine · 87,000 miles · NJ

Hi my 200 chrysler concord , stalled in the middle of highway , mechanic said overheating /sludge in engine caused it to fail , almost got hit on us route !&9 .almost cost me my life in rush hour traffic in the middle lane . My mechanic said this car is the worst engine he,s seen in his 25 years of working on cars . I today contacted chrysler they wont do nothing for my car said out of warranty . I've done some research on net and found class action suits being filed all over against chrysler for this 2.7 engine failure .

Filed Nov 2, 2008 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Engine · GA

Car just quit running in the middle of the interstate and this was after engine was replaced in jan. 2008.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Engine · 71,000 miles · MI

Unexpected premature engine failure while driving on the highway!

Filed Jun 3, 2008 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. The vehicle stalled while driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. She stated that there should not have been sludge build up because regularly scheduled maintenance was performed on the vehicle. The contact has been unable to replace the engine; therefore, the vehicle remains parked at her home. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Engine · 52,845 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. The contact's husband heard strange noises while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was driven to a garage and the mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. He referred to it as catastrophic engine failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 52,850 and failure mileage was approximately 52,845.

Filed Feb 9, 2008 · Engine · 53,000 miles · PA

With only 53,000 miles, regular maintenance and oil changes my cars 2.7l v6 engine needs replaced. This has been a problem for many, many customers and while still owing large sums of money on our loans, are stuck without vehicles because of the enormous cost involved in this repair. Having this problem has left our family in a very bad position, and chryslers failure to act upon it is causing great hardship for many of their customers.

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Engine · 108,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. While driving 35 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated then he heard noises coming from the engine. In addition, there was smoke coming from the engine then the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that he noticed an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The mechanic stated that he was unable to start the vehicle due to a complete engine failure. As of january 3, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 108,000.