2002 Chrysler Concorde: engine failure

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Engine · 73,774 miles · MI

2002 chrysler concorde 2.7l engine. Engine noise due to excess sludge build up in engine even though suggested maintenance routine was followed performing oil changes at proper intervals. Clio michigan chrysler dealership maintenance technician suggested a total engine rebuild or a used engine replacement at a cost of more than 3000.00 dollars even though the engine has only 73774 miles of normal driving use. Upon further investigation it was discovered that there have been numerous complaints and subsequent class action lawsuits filed against daimler chrysler corporation as a result of premature failure of the 2.7l engine manufactured by the chrysler corporation. I then filed a formal complaint with the chrysler corporation in regard to the engine noise and possible premature failure and suggested repair cost and as of his date have not been contacted by the said corporation.

Filed May 2, 2008 · Engine · 40,500 miles · NJ

Engine failure on 2002 chrysler concorde with 2.7l engine. Vehicle only has 40,500 miles on odometer. Engine fail with no warning. Currently vehicle is at chrysler dealer for diagnose and possible repair under extend warranty still in affect (7 yrs. Or 100,000 miles). At this time I do not know if the dealer is going to make good on warranty or not.

Filed Oct 23, 2005 · Engine · 88,000 miles · MD

August 2005, my chrysler concord's oil was changed by the dealership, twelve days later my cars engine was knocking loudly, the dealership told me I let the oil run low (which I had not)and sludge was also a problem within the lower engine. They changed the oil again for free, and flushed the sludge from the engine, at my cost. Now two months later my cars engine is blown up from the sludge problem in the engine. The dealership park dodge @ 301‑737‑0088 is quoting me 7,500 to replace the engine. I owe 6,000 on the vehicle which is my final 12 months of payments. My engine has 88,000 miles on it and has been taken very good care of. I have been told four times by the service representative and a salesmen these 2.7 concord engines have a bad sludge problem which causes each engine to be replaced. They stated chrysler is not owning up to the problem.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Engine · KS

I purchased a 2002 used concorde with around 40,000 miles. Four months, two oil changes, and 12,000 miles later the engine seized / timing chain broke. Myself and my children were uninjured. The estimate for repairs is at $5,692. The dealership and the consumer protection service contract provider are insisting this is due to lack of maintenance and will not cover the repairs. My mechanic informed me this is a common problem with this engine. After looking at it he said it was not due to lack of maintenance on my part, although I could have changed the oil more frequently. He said sludge build up is a known issue with this engine. Although I did not change it every 3,000 miles, I did change it within the 7,500 miles suggested in my owners manual.

Filed Jul 29, 2005 · Engine · 47,498 miles · MD

Dt: 2002 chrysler concord lx. Consumer complained of an engine failure. It first started by the engine knocking and light colored smoke from the tail pipe. The car was maintained with oil changes every 3000 miles. Took t vehicle o dealer, and they said it was not under warranty. Then engine specialist said vehicl needed a brand new engine at the cost of $5500.*ak I was told by the engine specialist that there is defect in the oil pump and it will not maintain oil pressure and this causes oil sludge and this in turn locks the engine up. I have only owned the car 7 months I bought it used and I still owe $9000. On this car now. I have did research on the internet and found at least 900 other cases of this problem.