Chrysler Concorde grinding brakes problems

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Engine · 137,000 miles · MO

I bought my car brand new from the dodge/chrysler dealership. I was driving when I heard a ticking coming from the engine, I used my cellphone to call my mechanic who stated that it was probably my timing chain but that if it's just ticking it's not imminent danger of breaking. I arrived to work and upon leaving work, I went to start the car and it would not start. It made a grinding sound, I saw smoke come from under the hood. I called a tow truck company and had the car towed to my mechanic. My mechanic stated that the engine was blown and would cost $6000.00 to replace it. I had the car towed home ( 2 towing fees at this point at $90.00 each). I called a mechanic that specializes in intrepid/concorde repairs and he advised that I should tow the car to him as it might not be completely blown. Another towing fee ($90.00) and another mechanics opinion, yes the engine was completely blown and this mechanic stated the reason for failure was oil sludge. I asked what I could have done to prevent that from happening and he stated that there was nothing I could do, it's a known defect in that particular engine and that if I were to have it repaired, it was his advice to not put a 2.7l engine back in, but rather a 3.2 or 3.5l engine in as they did not have the defect of the 2.7l. I now have a paper weight in my driveway as I do not have the funds to repair the vehicle. I had to buy another car and now have a car payment to a car that I don't even really like much. I would like to know why I was sold a vehicle with a known engine defect and why chrysler won't do anything about it.

Filed Jul 22, 2009 · Steering · 30,000 miles · IL

Mounting support bushings to "rack & pinion" become brittle and allow movement of rack which reduces steering response. During cold weather the problem is also noticeable as a squeaking noise when turning the wheel 'back and forth'. The heat from the exhaust pipe is directly below the rack and that pipe should be insulated to reduce the heat transfer to the bushings that anchor the rack (above).

Filed Mar 17, 2009 · Steering · 60,000 miles · TX

Bad cradle bushings grinding noise when driving,turning,and breaking loud bang when overdrive is initiated and very bad alignment front driver tire started smoking and the brake rotor was hot enough to burn flat spots on my finger tips.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Steering · 60,000 miles · IL

My car started making a lot of clunking and grinding noise when I would turn the steering wheel and when I would go over a bump while turning, so I took my car in to a car shop and they said that it was the tie rods on my car and that if I didn't get it fixed that I would more than likely have bad accident because the steering would lock up, so I am having my car repaired at my cost, when chrysler should have taken care of this when it was first brought to there attention. My car is a 2004 chrysler concord with only 61744 miles on it, I was lucky enough to know that there was something wrong with my car and have an appointment to get the tie rods fixed before I get killed, my appointment is nov 18, 2008.

Filed Nov 2, 2008 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

I have a 2000 concord, kept in mint condition, oil changed every 3 to 3.5k just turned 80k. While picking my fiancee from the hospital on the x wat, I heard a click kind of sound from the engine, I exited the ramp and pulled over, the engine w3as making a squeaking sound, all equipment on this car is of oem. We had it towed home . It appeared that the oil sending unit was squirting oil, I was told that I needed an engine replacement. Contacted chrysler corp.via email, was told that it was out of warrently. The car is sitting, I can barely keep up my house payments, yet an engine. Have to worry about borrowing cars from friends to get to work. I have taken extra care of this car so it would last me. All I ask is for a little help. I am in despair.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Engine · 63,900 miles · VA

Was on interstate heading to hampton virginia when had to pull over for traffic and sit for 20 minutes due to traffic accident delay, when I pulled back into traffic my car would not go over 10 miles per hour and was squealing and sounded like engine was falling out. Had towed to chrysler dealership, said I need a new engine costing 7500.00, internal engine problem and my warranty expired 5 months ago!! Still owe 2 years on this car with only 63,000 miles on it. Took it for regular oil changes.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Transmission · TX

Dt: contact states the gear shift is hard to put into gear. There is a grinding noise coming from the motor. A mechanic said the gears broke and the transmission had to be rebuilt. Consumer did have the transmission rebuilt. The consumer did not have the purchase date or the dealer information available.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Suspension · 13,000 miles · PA

Strut striker cap (front) is squeaking when there is a jounce at 5-8 MPH. This is exactly like the federal safety agency item # 10000901 which is a rear strut stiker cap problem.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering · 45,000 miles · OH

Well as I can tell this is a wide spread problem the rack and pinion, bushings and steering gear failure and tie rod ends. My concord has had a clunk grinding sound for sometime in the steering and now the car is beginning to not turn when I turn the steering wheel. Not every one has a $1000.00 to $2000.00 to get this fixed what will it take to get chrysler to fix the problem a school bus full of children getting hit buy one of the many chrysler cars with the same steering problem on the road. Please help before someone gets killed if not already.

Filed Aug 18, 2003 · Locks · 25,000 miles · GA

For about a year the right rear passenger door has had a loud squealing sound when it attempts to auto lock either by using the remote, internal button, or the speed sensor. By reading the other complaints on this site, I see that my problem is exactly the same as the others have discribed. Additionally, the door cannot be unlocked unless you press the unlock button and then pull the lock up. This could be a very bad situation if someone were trapped inside after an accident.