Chrysler concorde 2000 engine noise, timing belt tension off due to low oil pressure from clogged oil lines in engine. Mechanic said engine would need replaced at a cost of $6000 plus labor.
2000 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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While driving engine shut off. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. After inspecting the vehicle sludge was found in the oil, and the engine needed to be replaced. Vehicle was maintained as the owner's manual required.*ak the consumer stated that the temperature at the time of failure was in the low 20's an she is 84 years old.
On my way to work my engine in my 2000 concord started ticking and seized while driving in a snow storm on january 4, 2005. I only have 40,000 miles on my 4 year old car with a 5 year/50,000 mile extended warranty which I paid over $900 for and chrysler will not help! I was fortunate that I was slowing down for a red light when it seized which saved me from being in an accident or from anyone getting hurt. The local car repair shop told me that my timing belt broke and destroyed the engine and that it was a common problem in the 2.7l engines that chrysler put in their cars due to the oil distribution system. Chrysler blames the problem with sludging in the engine and it will cost me $6,000 to replace the engine. They want me to show my receipts for my oil changes which I did not save. When I went to the shops that I had my oil changes done some were not on the system because I did not return within a year and the latest shop where I change my oil just received a new computer system and just started to record the changes on february 15, 2005 but not prior to this date. This leaves me with nothing but a big bill that I should not have to pay! I know that there is a class action lawsuit being or already is filed against chrysler for this problem. I need to find out how to get my name on this lawsuit and how to escalate this problem to get chrysler to pay for the fixes. I can be e-mailed at [email protected] or by replying to this e-mail.
The engine of my 2000 chrysler concorde began making a knocking noise. Immediately the oil warning lamp immuminated. I drove the vehicle to the purchase delearship where following diagnostic test was told the motor was destroyed. The repair cost was placed at approx. $7,900. The cause was placed on a clogged oil intake not allowing oil to circulate the motor, essentially starving the engine. Following the incident I began to research the 2.7 liter chrysler motor and uncovered numerous engine failures from various website listings. The center for automotove safety has contacted chrylsler on two occasions requesting a remedy for the consumers, out in most cases, several thousand dollars. I plead with you to look into this matter. Over 490 of these motors have suffered catastrophic engine failure due to this design flaw. The flaw appears to be associated with a small oil passage which causes the motor to run at a higher tolerence than normal. Eventually the oil develops what is caused a sludge problem and the evental engine failure comes soon thereafter. These vehicles are breaking down anywhere from 40,000 miles on up to mine which was at 98,000. I personally had to borrow the $6,000 down payment so not only am I out the old vehicle I am out the $6,000 I had to bowwor to make the down payment. There are several consumer websites where this onformation can be located. A simple yahoo search for the chrysler 2.7 liter motor will provide a wealth of initial research information. Please look into this matter and hopefully come to a resolution with the chrysler corporation to assist the consumers which have losts thousands of dollars as a result of this design flaw.
Having just exited the expressway, vehicle stalled and lost braking and steering. Unable to restart engine, and facing an uphill slope, I was able to back my car through five lanes of traffic to safety at the side of the road. Had this spontaneous and catastrophic failure occured just one mile earlier, I most like would not have lived to file this complaint. There is no doubt in my mind that many people have perished driving this car, as a more thorough investigation of fatalities in this model will prove. Chrysler dealer wants $375 to find cause of engine failure and $7500 to replace the engine. This is a 2.7 v6 with 58,000 miles.
Sludge in the engine of a chrysler concord 2.7l engine resulting in thousands of dollars to repair. Routine maint. Had been preformed and yet sludge still built up. This is a design flaw, not a maint. Problem.
My 2000 chrysler concord engine began a loud knocking, after taking it to a mechanic, he informed us that the engine was shot (possibly a rod). I have read "coutless" accounts of this problem. I paid for a year and a half for a car I can not even drive. Why with so many complaints about these engines isn't something being done? Something needs to be done, and amends need to be made. Ak
2000 chrysler concorde with 56,000 miles I was driving on the garden state parkway near forked river, new jersey when I heard a popping sound, then the engine went dead. I looked under the hood and the plastic cover over the engine was torn and oil/gas was splattered everywhere. We needed to be towed off the gsp by their tow truck, then had to call aaa after that for another tow. Since we were about 80 miles from home, this resulted in a towing charge of over $200. My mechanic informed me that the engine needs to be replaced. He spoke with service personnel at three different chrysler dealers, and all told him this is a common occurrence for the engine on this make and model vehicle, at or around 50,000 miles the timing chain breaks, resulting in irreparable damage to the engine. The estimated cost to replace the engine is $5,000.
A knocking noise started coming from the front of vehicle and started vibrating uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, the vehicle then vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart it, but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement due to sludge build up. Please fill in additional information. *jb
I have a 2000 chrysler concorde with a 2.7 engine that is sludged. I have changed my oil properly but do not have but 2 or 3 receipts. I have an extended warranty and that company has denied the claim. I am a realtor and must have a car, this has been a great hardship and when the engine started to go I was on the expressway. The warranty company nor chrysler is standing behind the product. I have basically been called a liar by the dealership and the warranty company because we don't have receipts. The car is just sitting because I cannot afford a new engine. I have done research and there are a lot of the 2.7 engines that have gone out like mine. Something needs to be done, other companies stand behind their auto products but chrysler is not. I still owe on the car and have to pay the payment and insurance. Chrysler consumers need help please.
We first saw a dealership regarding a clicking in the engine compartment on april 26, 2004, then again on july 16, 2004 at a different dealership. On the latter date, the battery was replaced and the oil changed. On 7/25, the engine. I was fortunate that I had just pulled into my driveway when this occurred. We replaced the engine early in 2005. When the tech broke down the old 2.7 liter engine, he wrote, "...rod bearings worn and rod tap noise the engine showed no signs of abuse or alteration...". The engine was replaced with a different engine. At this time, we are preparing to request compensation from daimler-chrysler.
The car was idling for about 20minutes, then it started to idle up quite high then bog down low, after that I turned the ignition off, waited for my husband. Got the car to his fathers house, barely, then took it to where we bought it from. Then it died and won't start back up. The car only has 105,000 miles on it. Engine is completly gone.
The cruise control light flashed on and off. Then, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver applied the brakes in order to stop. Following that a loud clanking noise was heard, and vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
While driving 45 MPH the consumer could not stop the vehicle. Then after trying to coast home, the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, who told the consumer that engine was full of sludge, and needed to be replaced. The warranty company stated that the vehicle had a lack of maintenance, and they would not cover the cost.
Car stalled at red light, I pulled over to firestone to have them put the car on a machine to scan for errors and I was told that my crank shaft sensor and oil sensor were bad, I paid for them to replace the sensors ($525.00) and five days later while driving I smelled something and pulled over, this time it was my transmission line ($480.00) and transmission work $(1765.00) this was all paid within 2 weeks, but when I went to pick up the car I was told that they thought that my oil pump needed to be replaced,but when they pulled the oil pump they said that I had engine slug.
The 2.7l engine seized while driving 25-30 MPH. Vehicle was almost rear ended while rolling off onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified.
While driving at approximately 40 MPH engine seized. The consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was evaluated and is currently being serviced. The consumer was informed that the timing chain failed, and there was sludge in the engine. Vehicle is equipped with a 2.7 liter engine. It was properly maintained. *ak
When turning vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to dealership, who informed the consumer that timing belt failed and sludge was in the engine. The problem was not resolved. *ak the consumer was told it was the water pump that was defective.
While pulling into the driveway vehicle ran roughly. Engine quit working followed by the vehicle stalling. Then, vehicle failed to restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated that the crank sensor and a rod bearing cylinder 6 had malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced.
I own a 2000 chrysler concorde. Have changed oil on schedule since I purchased the car 20 months ago w/ approx. 45k miles. Have also had the complete engine flush done 3 times. Car has the 2.7 l engine. Complete failure at 79,300 miles. No help from chrysler or local dealers.
I have several rather expensive failing items on my car including recurring issues: had to replace the r/p steering at 65,000 miles steering rack had excessive play at the 'neutral' or straight position; the molding around all doors has pulled away from the body of the car; rear door locks need to be replaced due to electrical problem; left taillight gasket leaks has ruined interior of the car; plastic trim at the base of my windshield is flapping in the wind; replaced stabilizer bar ends; engine coolant outlet housing was replaced due to a leak from the vent fitting - and to date I have at least 3 more things we have to look at before I can sell this heep.
The vehicle stalled while driving, the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. Please provide additional information.
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.
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.
Vehicle started and made an annoying sound while driving at 55 MPH, and the vehicle stopped. Vehicle was towed, and the engine was found to be defective.
While driving approximately 40 MPH engine stalled. Vehicle lost power. Was able to coast to side of road, out of the way of traffic. Vehicle will be towed to dealership for inspection.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled.
The vehicle stalled at every light, finally, the vehicle failed to gain speed. The dealer stated the engine was defective.
Engine failed while the consumer was driving. Vehicle was towed to dealer, who claimed that the consumer did not maintain the vehicle and the oil had built up. The engine needed to be replaced.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the front. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak
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