Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and began smoking. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The technician stated that the timing chain and head gasket failed. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,500.
2002 Chrysler Concorde: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 65 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Concorde describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
1. Since I purchased the vehicle all lighting, interior dash, headlamps, etc. Have a "flickering" or "pulsing" effect. Over time, this has increased. The vehicle, an 02 chrys concorde, has only 26k mi and was purchased new. This flickering of lighting has worsened to the point that it bothers other motorists. 2. This condition is constant. The vehicle will not start when left 24 hrs without running. Vehicle stalled on an interstate, immediately put in neutral and attempted to start, negative. All lighting ceased to function prior to being able to fully stop the vehicle. 4-way-flashers failed to function while on shoulder and my vehicle was nearly struck by another motorist. 3. This is clearly a factory defect with the electrical system. Not sure what the problem is. Diagnosis of the all systems were normal with the exception of "excessive ripple" noted for the recharging system. Persons testing vehicle did not have an adequate explanation for this "excessive ripple" but were willing to sell me a new alternator that may or may not fix the problem. Battery (original) was reportedly still good but needed recharging. I found the ground from engine to remote negative terminal severed in half--it runs right over the catalytic converter. I think originally, it may have been touching the converter. It was brittle and greenish oxidized color (I still have a piece of it). I am planning to try a new alternator in the very near future and I will hang onto the old one.
Dt*: the contact stated while cruising 65 MPH on the highway under normal road conditions, the oil light illuminated, and the engine made a clunking sound before the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine had a 90 degree turn, and a buildup of oil sludge. The dealer was notified and determined that the VIN # did not fit under a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. There are other complaints similar to this such as odi id #10109198.
Dt*: the contact stated the automatic transmission would not shift properly at 40mph which caused the vehicle to stall and operate at a reduced speed. The transmission light on the dash panel illuminated afterwards. The vehicle was seen by a dealer. The service department cleared the failure code and the light no longer illuminated. Afterwards the problem persisted. The vehicle was seen by an independent transmission repair shop. The mechanic suggested replacing the valve pan or the transmission would lock up. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and relinquished any ownership of the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated while parked the vehicle's engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership after numerous attempts of trying to start the vehicle. The dealership determined the failure is due to sludge in the engine and tension on the timing chain. There were no warning signals indicating a problem with the vehicle before this incident.
Vehicle stalled while driving. Driver pulled over. But, then was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle and it was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Vehicle was driven to the dealership, and technician replaced throttle sensor, but problem recurred. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to...
- Flash-rough idle. ph
- Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. tt
- Engine stumble and/or misfire - malfunction indicator lamp illumination. tt
- Subject regarding transaxle limp-in, engine misfire, engine no-start. slc
- Information regarding 3.5L engine suspect connecting rod bearing. yhi
- Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Chrysler Concorde stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
8 of 65 owner complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Concorde (12%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chrysler Concorde?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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