On may 28, 2004, the engine in my 2001 chrysler concorde failed while driving home from work. The car was towed to the deal (reedman auto world, langhorne, pa). We were told it would be $7,600. To replace the engine. We have 37, 500 miles on the car - 1,500 beyond the warranty, therefore neither reedman or chrysler would honor the warranty. In conducting research on the defective engine I have learned that the steering rack and pinion is also defective on this model. The steering may fail causing the car to veer into oncoming traffic. This car is a death trap. I will not place me or my family into this death trap. Unfortunately we still have $8,600. And 2 1/2 years left on the loan. I am in a real dilema. The car has been towed to a service station where the owner will put a rebuilt engine that has corrected the defect for $2,000 less than reedman's.
2001 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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The check engine lite went on suddently. We had the crank & cam sensor replaced in late may 2004. We were at 37,000 miles. Just out of warranty. We had to pay over $300. The dealership blamed sludge. This can't be the case. The car has been well taken care of. Now the timing belt is going. Again blamed on sludge. We have been told it can die on us at anytime. Chrysler will not accept any responsibility. Why is everything blamed on sludge. There is apparently something else wrong that chrysler does not want to own up to.
While driving at any speed engine check light came on and stayed on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who removed the engine check light sensor. Vehicle had been to dealer six times for this particular problem. Currently, engine check light would not come on even when the key was in the on position. Consumer felt that this might cause more serious problems in the future.
While driving at highway speed engine locked up when consumer was about to cross a bridge. The vehicle was towed. To dealer.
2001 chrysler concorde-engine failure.
2001 chrysler concorde with a blown engine due to sludge and no help what so ever from daimler chrysler. Left with 2 years to pay and a car that doesn't run. The car has 48,000 miles and is still under warranty and chrysler is refusing help to settle the incident. Chrysler is stating that the sludge in the engine is due to lack of maintenance by me which is not true. From what research I have done it seems that these engines are known for this problem and chrysler is doing nothing to fix it or help it. There was no warning, no lights just a car dead in the middle of the street. Someone needs to take responsibility!!!
On 9/30/03, I was driving to work on u.s. Hi-way 45 in heavy rush hour traffic, and the 2.7l engine on my 2001 chrysler concorde suddenly failed. When the car was later towed to the local chrysler dealer and the proble dianosed, I was informed the engine was completely gone due to sludge build-up. Further more the service dept. Manager suggeted that it appreaded that I had not changed the oil during the two years I had driven the car. (untrue) the problem was not covered by warrenty (expired by 6,000 miles)and chrysler and the dealership refused to cover any of the extimated cost.($6,900 for new engine or $4,000 for a used 30-day warrenty engine).
While driving my 2001 chrysler concorde down the interstate at 65mph with my three children, the engine stopped functioning and I lost control of my car. I had no power steering and no power brakes. Fortunately I got off the highway avoiding serious injury. Chrysler states that the engine has excessive sludge and will not honor the warranty. I believe that the engine has some problem that results in it getting too hot which creates this sludge problem. Even on short 4 mile trips the hood and engine compartment are to hot to touch. These cars are a danger to drive and could pose a risk to anyone who is not strong enough to pull the car over without the benefit of power steering and brakes.
Timing chain failed. Chrysler did nothing. No liability at 37,000 miles (1,000 out of lease warranty).
While driving 40 MPH engine failed without warning.
While driving 40 MPH engine failed without warning.
Engine light repeatedly comes on. Have taken it to the dealer at least six times and was told that the intake manifold sensor was defective. The dealer contacted chrysler, and was told to replace the sensor again and rewire the portion of wiring on the engine harness. This worked for two days and the engine light came back on again. I was told by the dealer to bring it back in and they would contact chrsler again. On the fourth attempt to fix the problem chrysler said to replace the power control module. The dealer installed the module and the car seamed to be fixed. Unfortunatly the problem reappeared two weeks later. I have since given up on chrysler fixing the problem and my engine lite continues to go off and on at least 5 days a week. The problem that I have with this is the fact that if something happens to the engine internally I won't know that there is a problem because the engine lite is already on. I am fed up with this car and the lack of support that chrysler has shown during this time frame. They were more that happy to sell me the product but when something went wrong with the product they won't back up their five star dealers ( ha! Ha!) any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, kendall .
Car seized at 55 MPH power steering locked up. Dealer inspected it was due to sludge build up. Provided all oil changes and extended warranty claim was denied.
Foia email fwd fm tis request information re chrysler's 2001 concord 2.7l engine.*mr *cb
When at a stop the vehicles RPM's would race at a high rate. The consumer shifted to neutral to decelerate. The dealership has been notified but the problem has not been resolved. Please provide any additional information.
2001 chrysler concorde with approximately 22,000 miles. The engine sieze and ceased to function while I was driving with my three children down interstate hyw. I had very littlwe control over my vehicle when this occurred. The engine has always gotten extremely hot during use even on short trips. Chrysler has told me that I did not change the oil frquently enough which caused the engine failure. I think something is inherintly wrong with the engine as it gets extremely hot even after short trips. In fact, the hood of the car gets so hot it can actually burn you when you touch it. I have since learned that this problem occurs with many chrysler concordes and chrysler obviously knows a problem exists that could endanger the lives of consumers.
Vehicle has an odor coming through vents smelling of burned crayon, the odor was making consumer and passengers sick, the dealer was contacted stated that the manfacturer put a coating on exhaust system and catalytic converter and it was burning off. *ak
While driving 30-35 MPH vehicle decelerated down to 12 MPH and hesitated. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. However, problem stil exists.after further inspection dealer has determined that there was a hesitation. Please provide further information.
While driving 30-35 MPH vehicle decelerated to 12mph and hesitated. Delaer has inspected and repaired vehicle. However, problem still exists. After further inspection, dealer has determined that there was hesitation. Please provide further information.
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