2001 Chrysler Concorde: engine failure

Filed Jun 5, 2011 · Engine · 75,000 miles · OH

I bought the car from a dealer after a while the motor failed I spent 2600. I had it replaced 6mo later the motor failed it was under warranty (the motor) but I had to pay $800.00 for labor, then not even 8mo later that motor failed. I have put so much money in this car we have only driven it for maybe a year. I'm still paying on the car it won't be paid of until nov 2011 all together I will have paid over 10,000 for a car and only drove it for 1 year. Considering the most me and my wife have made in a year was 35,000 we spent almost a third of a year working hard for a car that we would only get to drive for 1 flippin year. Sad, sad, sad. I have had many cars in the 10 years I've been driving and I have never had one, not one catastrophic engine failure. And to add to that I've never had a car that wasn't at least 5 yrs old with at least 60,000 mi. On it as a matter of fact all but the car I'm writing about and the car my wife drives now had over 110,000 when I got them. So is this my fault? Am I the unluckiest guy in the world? I don't think so I've heard a lot of people singing this same tune about the 2.7 motors, so my question why has nothing been done about these issues, why has this motor not been completely recalled? I realize there's a lot of money at stake here, but if I had a company and produced a product that was prone to fail, or break, it would be recalled no matter what, even if it was the end of my co that would happen. So what is the problem, why isn't chrysler being held responsible?

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

2.7 engine in chrysler concorde just blew with 70,000 miles on vehicle. 4 separate mechanics stated that chrysler had many, many issues with the 2.7 engine. Oil was changed regularly and all fluids were at correct levels. No reason for engine to completely fail with such low mileage. Complete engine replacement to get vehicle up and running again. I believe this is a defective engine which is now costing me $1000's of dollars to repair. There are no events leading up to failure. Engine made noise for 1 day, I parked it, and 3 days later it would not start. Had mechanic checking and replacing starter, battery, etc. Finally determined the engine blew. As of today, the engine has not been replaced. Vehicle is currently parked.

Filed Nov 6, 2009 · Engine · 118,000 miles · MI

I was driving my 2001 chrysler concorde on the highway when with no warning the engine started to rattle and eventually the engine failed. The engine was a 2.7l and the car had 118,000 miles on it. This was a very scary situation on the highway. The engine filed and the car is currently not running.

Filed Sep 7, 2009 · Engine · 120 miles · VT

My car chrysler engine failed while I was driving.

Filed Aug 5, 2008 · Engine · 51,800 miles · MN

The first breakdown occurred in january of 2004. The engine froze with no warning. We had purchased an extended warranty that covered the damages to the vehicle and replaced the engine. The second breakdown occurred on august 1st 2008. That's right the second breakdown. The same thing happened the engine went from running great to running like crap in seconds. I have been informed that I will be needing to purchase another engine.

Filed Jun 27, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

I was driving down the highway on way to work one morning, as I had done many times. I was going approx 55 MPH and made a decision to pass a slower veh that was traveling ahead of me. As I passed the other vehicle my car shut down, without any warning of lights or anything the engine just stopped. It has not started since. It needed to be towed from the scene. It was definitely a safety hazard. I am lucky that I was able to coast to the edge of the road safely. I have been making a $300 per month car payment on a vehicle I can't use unless I spend $3000 to replace the engine. I am a single mother and I do not have the means to do that. I has infered with my safety and my job.

Filed Feb 13, 2008 · Engine · NY

Car engine seized up for no reason.

Filed Jan 29, 2008 · Engine · WI

2001 chrysler concorde engine failure while on highway

Filed Jan 18, 2008 · Engine · 64,010 miles · GA

Car engine seized due to sludge build up. I've only had the car for 10 months before this happened. I've done the proper maintenance to it, ie. Oil changes. And the place where the car is currently sitting, they refuse to honor my extended warranty due to sludge build up.

Filed Sep 5, 2007 · Engine · 67,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a knocking sound, the vehicle shook, and the oil light illuminated. She shut off the vehicle and had it towed to her residence. The contact believed that the engine failed. As of september 5, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 67,000. The mechanic informed the consumer there was visible signs of oil sludge. Updated 09/26/07.

Filed May 2, 2007 · Engine · 52,185 miles · MI

Oil light started flashing as stops or idle. Was told by certified mechanic that this engine is sludged up with oil sludge. Vehicle has had regular scheduled oil changes. I was told engine failure is imminent.

Filed Apr 27, 2007 · Engine · 93,000 miles · LA

2001 chrysler concorde engine failure. No warning engine quit without any warning sign almost causing me to be rear-ended by the vehicle behind me.