2000 Chrysler Concorde: sudden loss of power

9 of the 307 complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Concorde describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 78,036
recalls: 0

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

Sudden loss of power by model year

2004
5
2003
3
2002
1
2001
3
2000
9
1999
13
1998
4
1997
3
1996
2
1995
2
1994
4
1993
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Engine · 57,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. While driving approximately 35 MPH uphill, the engine lost power. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The contact pulled off to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by a local mechanic at the contact's expense. The camshaft was replaced on the vehicle. The dealer has not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 57,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. As of january 3, 2008, the dealer or manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage is 95,000. The VIN, engine size and number of cylinders were unavailable.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Engine · 78,036 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power, was pulled over and driven to an independent repair shop. Then, the vehicle was driven to the dealership, who determined the timing chain tensioner fractured causing the engine to run erratically. The timing chain gears and tensioner were replaced. Afterwards, when the vehicle was started, the oil pressure was low and the dealership determined there was oil sludge in the engine.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Engine · 113,000 miles · MI

When I was driving on the highway going to work in the am, the car started sputtering and I had to pull over to see what was wrong. It seemed to be ok after that. Then later that evening, I was driving on a 70 MPH freeway and the car suddenly and completely lost power this time and I had to make an emergency pull off to the side of the road, and I almost caused a major accident. I had the vehicle checked and it was determined to be engine failure and that I would have to replace the engine at a cost of about $3200. I have not had the repair done yet so the car is sitting in my driveway until I decide what to do.

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Engine · 89,500 miles · MI

2000 chrysler concorde, 2.7 liter engine had a engine failure (water pump, causing jump time, causing blown engine) within seconds causing total loss of power brakes,power steering at 70 MPH on I-94 at north river road. I was lucky to maintain control of vehicle. I have since discovered the 2.7 liter engine has had many similar problems due to poor design that causes a buildup of sludge in engine.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Engine · 61,300 miles · AL

Dt: while driving about 30-35 MPH on a street and the vehicle cut off. There was no stalling loss of all power. The steering was still working though it was hard to turn the vehicle. Pulled to the side of the street and called for a mechanic. A local mechanic came and towed vehicle to an independent service repair shop. Thee it was discovered there was brown sludge, and this was caked up beyond repair. Suggested the engine would have to replaced. No repairs have been made at this time due to the expense of a new engine replacement. Contacted both dealer and manufacturer, who did not wish to replace or help the consumer with the replacement. This vehicle was regularly serviced and maintained. This happened at 61, 000 miles.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Engine · 70,000 miles · LA

My chrysler concorde(2000) just up and died on the side of the highway a couple of months ago. It was due to oil sludge. We got the oil changed every three thousand miles and it threw a rod. The mechanics said it will take 4000 to fix but I can't afford it. So I have been paying on a car that I can't drive. The car only has about 70000 miles on it. The oil was changed aabout a month before this happened. Nothing has been done to the car because I can't afford it. It lost all power on the highway as my wife drove it and had to be towed.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Engine · NJ

While driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled and the driver lost all power steering and brakes. The vehicle was serviced by a technician and stated that the engine needed replacement.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Engine · 74,000 miles · OH

While making a left turn, the engine blew out. When this occurred it broke valves and the vehicle lost power. The consumer was almost hit by another vehicle. *ak the mechanic informed the consumer the parts in the vehicle were too small and the engine was not getting enough oil.