Car engine seized up for no reason.
2001 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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2001 chrysler concorde engine failure while on highway
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concord. While driving approximately 45mph, the vehicle would hesitate intermittently. Without warning, the vehicle lost power. As a result, the water pump failed and water caused water to leak into the engine compartment. There were no warning indicator lights present. The dealer stated that because the failure was internal, the water was leaking into the oil pan causing the water and other substances to be pumped into the engine. The contact had to shut the engine off to avoid a crash. The brakes have also failed due to the water pump failing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was a 84,000 and the current mileage is 84,800.
I had a 2001 chrysler concorde with a 2.7l engine. I serviced it every 3,000 miles and never had a problem. Then one day, at 95,000 miles, I was driving it and the thermostat shot to overheating. I pulled over, had a service station look at it, and they said it was something a dealer needed to look at. I had it towed to a dealer and they said the 'engine block was cracked, that coolant and oil mixed and got sludge in the engine and the engine was shot.' at 95,000 miles it would cost me more to fix then the car was worth, so I had to buy a new car. Someone told me there were thousands of this exact problem with this chrysler engine and chrysler told me there was no recall and nothing I could do. I searched the web and found a lot of articles about how big a problem this is and how many cars it has affected, and suggested owners report this to you. Someone needs to make chrysler do something about this. While in my case it didn't result in an accident (it almost did when my car died on the road), and the car didn't catch on fire, do people have to die or cars catch on fire before chrysler is made to be accountable for an obvious engine flaw? I would appreciate any help or guidance you can give on what recourse I have and should pursue. Bob bladel ashburn, va
The engine stopped while driving on I-355 illinois.
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.
2001 chrysler concorde, knocking so hard ,felt like motor was going to come out, I could've crashed. Found out engine is bad. Locked in garage. Oil light just started coming on at stop or idle. *jb. Updated 01/11/08. *lj the consumer stated the oil light illuminated. The consumer was informed there was visible oil sludge. Updated
Tl*the contact's son owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving 55 MPH, a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. The noise intensified. The mechanic closest to his home performed an oil change because metal was found in the oil. However, the noise continued. The mechanic stated that it could be a rod or a crank shaft causing the failure, but it is definitely related to the engine. The vehicle is currently parked at the contact's residence. He called the manufacturer who stated that since the vehicle has 65,000 miles, they cannot do anything and have not received any complaints. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut completely off. The contact stated that she has always had regularly scheduled maintenance performed on the vehicle and has only had the vehicle for six months. The dealer disassembled the engine and found failure with an engine slug. The dealer stated that the failure was a manufacturer's issue. The # of cylinders was unknown. The current mileage is 70,776 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the vehicle's engine coolant and oil were mixing. There was no damage to the head gaskets or valves which normally are the causes of this type of failure. The manufacturer would not repair the vehicle under warranty because the contact was the third party owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop to be repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 77,000.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler concorde. While driving 40 MPH the vehicle made a banging and diesel noise ,then the engine shut off. The mechanic stated that the engine failed, and they may have to replace it. The current and failure mileage were 65,000.
2001 concorde 2.7 engine failed in traffic causing close call for accident but was able to get it off road for towing to garage, found "0" oil pressure 72,135 miles.
On 2/1/07 I brought my 2001 chrysler concord in for maintenance with the complaint that the oil light is randomly flickering on. The service adviser informed me that there is a problem with this engine involving sludge and eventual engine seizure.
Tl* - the contact has a 2001 chrysler concord with an odometer reading of 67000 miles when the engine failed. The contact stated that he was driving under dry conditions at 55 MPH when the failure happened. The contact stated that after the engine lost power he was able to get to the side of the road without a crash, and there were no warning sings or lights to let him know the failure was about to occur. The contact had the vehicle taken to the mechanic where they told him that his timing chain failed. Updated 02/16/07.
I was driving at 65 MPH on the turnpike and the car loss compression. I heard something clanking around and I was able to pull off the road. The mechanic said it spun a rod and the crankshaft is damage.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine knocked and there was smoke coming from under the front driver side. The incident occurred while the vehicle was cruising. The engine was restarted which resulted in a loud noise and then the engine seized. Eight months prior to this incident, the engine was replaced. There was no warning signal prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact had not decided what to do with the vehicle and the manufacturer was not notified.
Engine failure at approx. 61,000 miles. Regular maintenances has always been up to date. Engine sludge. $6000 in damage with $9000 still owed on car!
Engine quit when I hit 97000 miles with no warning. Engine started ticking and it was all over. I had to replace the engine with a 3.5 liter at my own expense.
Dt*: the contact stated black smoke came out of the exhaust and the engine stalled completely when startup was attempted. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that there was sludge in the timing chain and the engine needed to be replaced.
2001 chrysler concord had motor problems. *kb
Driving on i90, 2001 chrysler concorde started loosing power, engine made a noise and started smoking and overheating and died. Towed to mechanic, engine failed due to oil sludge. Filed complaint with the center for auto safety and claim with isg.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 MPH all power to the vehicle diminished and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent service station, where it was determined the timing belt failed and seized the engine which made a repair impossible. The diagnosis was confirmed with a second opinion from another independent service station. Updated 08/02/06.
Total engine failure, loss of power steering, brakes at high speed.
I owned a 2001 chrysler concord. I bought from shawnee mission kia. I had the car for a year. I got my regular maintenance, including an oil change one month before my engine began to go out. My check engine light never came on. I just began to knock one day ( the engine) and about two weeks to a month my engine went out. I could not afford to pay for a new engine and I was forced to send the car back.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealership for a oil change after a noise was heard. A few days later the vehicle would not start. It was towed to the dealer where it was determined to have a broken timing belt due to engine sludge, therefore the engine needed to be replaced. Updtaed 03/28/06.
2001 concorde with 2.7 engine failed 4/29/05 required total engine replacement.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 30mph, a pinging sound was heard coming from the engine. The engine was turned off for 45 minutes. When the engine was restarted the pinging noise remained. Again, the engine was shut off. However, the engine would not restart the second time. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. The repairman determined the engine failed due to oil sludge buildup.
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