Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. This is the second time the vehicle has been to the dealership due to the engine stalling. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealership the engine was replaced. Upon inspection, the dealership determined the engine needed to be replaced again however, no repairs have been made. The manufacturer was notified.
2000 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while turning a corner at 25 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop which determined the problem was the timing chain however, no repairs have been made. Updated 3/28/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated while driving, a noise came from the engine. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined the crank shaft bearing failed and there was sludge in the oil.
I have an 2000 chrysler concorde and was turning from one highway to next and car died right in middle of turn. There were no warning lights or loud engine sounds that would indicate something was wrong. Had car towed to chrysler dealership and they said engine had froze up and would cost $7,100 to replace it with new engine as no used engines were available. Car only had 85,300 miles on it and had regular maintenance...warranty had expired previous year. Called daimler-chrysler corp and they were very rude.
Complete 2.7l engine failure at 87,000 miles. Oil changes occurred every 3,000 miles (more than the recommendation by the manufacturer). Schedule a in the owners manual recommends oil changes every 7500 miles under "normal" operating conditions. Schedule b recommends oil changes every 3000 miles if you operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions: 1. Day and night temperatures are below freezing or 2. Frequent stop and go driving or 3. Frequent long periods of engine idling or 4. Frequent short trips of less than 5 miles or 5. Frequent operation at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90 degrees fahrenheit or 6. Frequent trailer towing or &. Taxi, police or delivery service, non of which apply to our situation and we still changed the oil every 3000 miles. Without any indication of a problem, the engine shut down on the highway traveling at 70 MPH placing us in a very dangerous situation trying to coast to a safe place. The car was towed to a closed chrysler dealership on a saturday evening and we were stranded trying to find a rental car. The chrysler dealership stated the next monday that the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $7400. Considering that the balance of the car loan is $6000, it is not feasible to repair the car at that cost. Unfortunately, we are still making payments on this car that we cannot drive and we are also paying a storage fee since we are unable to keep a broken down car at our residence. At the same time we have been paying for a rental car until we find another vehicle. I contacted chrysler customer relations dept. 1/11/06 and spoke with a screener who gave me a reference number and passed me on to chrysler rep. #177 only to be told by chrysler rep. Id#177 that it's not their problem, it's our problem.
Dt: the contact stated while pulling out from a parking space at 5-7 MPH the car started making a loud noise and the engine locked. The dealer said the timing change broke which caused the engine to shut down.
Oil light went on yesterday morning. I immediately stopped at a service station and they put in a quart of oil. On the way home from work last night, oil light was still on. I stopped at another service station and they put in another quart of oil. Minutes later, the engine shut off while I was driving. I pushed the car into a nearby gas station and had the car towed to the dealership this morning. They just informed me that I need a new engine - minimum cost will be $6,400. They advised that these were not great engines and chrysler is not proud of them.
Dt: the contact went to start the vehicle and it would not start. He had the vehicle towed to a dealership. They found the tensioner in the engine broke, causing the engine to blow up. Repairs will be at the contact's expense.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. While driving it in the middle of traffic the timing chain went out and the engine was trashed. This occurred on 9-22-05. The contact was to have a new engine installed. He found some information on the internet about how oil sludge buildup in these engines could cause the timing chain to fail, which causes the engine to malfunction. Apparently, this was a known problem with these engines. The contact stated mercedes benz and volkswagen have the same problem because they have the same engine. They have extended their warranties to cover sludge problems beyond the normal warranty period. He has not yet talked to the dealer.*ak
No warning the car just broke down. I had it towed to my mechanic, and they told me the engine was blown, due to sludge, and it would be about $5000.00 to fix it. I have not had the car repaired yet.
Dt: the contact heard a tapping noise coming from the engine on september 5, 2005. He had not driven it for a couple of days. Then, he took it to a mechanic, and they told him they believed that it had an engine problem. The contact drove the vehicle home, and the next time he tried to start vehicle up but it would not start. The contact towed it to a dealer, and they said the engine needed to be replaced. He had the engine replaced now.*ak updated 12/7/2005.
1) timing chain failed @72000 miles without warning (chrysler repaired after giving me hell for two weeks extended warranty ran out @ 75000 miles 2)last week the engine failed without any warning at 76000 miles. Chrysler will not do anything the extended warranty is over.
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.
Dt: consumer heard a knocking noise while driving or idling. Took vehicle to a mechanic, who was unable to repair car because he did not know what the noise was. Referred to a dealership, who had 3 technicians inspect the vehicle. It was suggested not to drive any further or the motor may blowout. A new motor was recommended. There was sludge in the engine and shavings in the oil pan. Consumer was not exactly sure what the final diagnosis was on the motor, but remembered the sludge and shavings. Contacted chrysler about the motor because the vehicle had been maintained regularly. Chrysler returned consumer's call and stated they would pay 50% of the bill for the replacement of the motor. Vehicle is in the shop for repairs now. *ak
The car was purchased used from yankee ford,so.portland. With 60,000 miles on it. After a few days, the car seemed to idle high. Yankee ford diagnostic could find nothing wrong. In 2004 fall, I took it in because it was running hot, the engine sounded rough. The oil changes were up to date. The oil was clean when the mechanic looked at it. He did a diagnostic check. Then he looked in the engine. It was very dirty. When the machine shop cleaned it, the mechanics said they never saw anything like it, it was caked with sludge. The car has been sitting in the shop while the mechanic has looked for a new used engine. The cost is very, very high and I still owe $7,000 on the car. It had less than 80,000 miles on it when I took it in.
Bought a used 2000 chrysler concorde w/2.7 engine 1 year ago w/51000 miles on it I drove it only 1 year and engine stopped was told by repair shop it would require a major repair job and around $4000.00 to repair . Chrysler knew of this engine failure since it came out and should be held accountable for not recalling for repairs. Thoma strowbridge sr.
Dt: the caller stated car was idling up while driving, and then it stalled. This happened about 20 times while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the cam sensor and computer throttle sensor were the cause of the failure. The tie-rod ends also failed. The estimated cost to replace the sensors was $300-$400. The car has a warranty, but this problem was not covered under the warranty.
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.
2000 chrysler concorde with 2.7l bought new started making engine noise on june 23rd 2005 with 57009 miles. June 24th failed to start attempting to take it to an automotive repair shop. Towed to shop and later told that the engine had failed blaming engine sludge. Currently having engine replaced. Read article in consumer reports august 2005 edition about engine sludge listing 6 different models of engines including the one in this car that seem to be prone to this type of problem. This article states that all the automakers listed but chrysler have begun replacement or repair programs
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
Evaporator core is leaking. Car is a 2000 model concorde lxi. Chrysler admitted that they know of this problem on these cars but refuses to do anything about it.
Vehicle made noise from what I assumed was the engine on the morning of the incident. I immediately called to make a service appointment and drove my son to school. On my way from school to work the vehicle ceased operating. I had stopped at a traffic light and the car died. No indicator lights had gone on. Other than the initial noise it had made upon starting that morning there was no indication that there was any problem. The car was towed to a nearby dealership, and I was told it was complete engine failure and that the engine would have to be replaced, no other alternative. I chose not to replace the engine since a new warranty engine would have cost almost as much as the car was worth.
2000 chrysler concord lx experiencing problems with engine equipment.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle would not start, after diagnosing the vehicle, the consumer was told it needed a new timing chain. The consumer stated just recently the engine died again, this time the consumer was told there was no engine compression and a new engine was needed.
As other complaints indicate, my oil light started coming on at <700 rpms, car maintenance schedule maintained as instructed, car has 137,000 miles and owe more than its worth now. Can't afford new car, can't afford to pay to replace engine, other complaints indicate sludge problem, I'm taking to mechanic this afternoon, and expect to be told the same thing.
While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to a dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
Consumer was driving and the vehicle stalled, would not restart, and had to be towed. The engine was found to be defective. Manufacturer offered no assistance.*ak the tensioner went bad in the engine allowing the timing chain to jump time, resulting in the valves being bent into the head and destroying the engine. *bf
I have a 2000 chrysler concord with 62566 miles on it. This car has the 2.7l engine in it and it is now dead due to lack of compression. My little sister was driving this car when the engine completely died. A three year 36 thousand mile powertrain warranty is unacceptable. I opening a complaint with chrylser but from what I have seen on the internet from other consumers it does not appear to be any recourse.
While parking vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving approximately 30 MPH engine inadvertently stalled. When taken vehicle to dealer for inspection it was determined that stalling was due engine sludge.
The engine seized and caused the vehicle to stop at 55 MPH. Vehicle pulled over to the right, and had it towed to a repair shop. Results showed that the engine was blown. Consumer will notify the manufacturer.
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