Chrysler Concorde knocking problems

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Engine · 101,000 miles · PA

I was leaving work when the incident occurred and my life literally flashed in front of my eyes . I entered the freeway via the merge lane at approximately 30 MPH. When I entered the freeway I slowly increased my speed to 50 MPH. After approximately 3 miles on the freeway the engine made a loud knocking noise and shut off. At this point I lost all control of the vehicle, I could not steer. My vehicle scrapped off the jersey barrier and I pushed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. I then pushed on the brake pedal as hard as I could causing me to skid sideways in the middle of the road. There was a vehicle behind me that had to swerve out of the way to avoid hitting me and in doing so he collided with another vehicle. I came to a stop in the middle of the road facing the wrong way on the road. Luckily there were no injuries but this could have been way worst. I took the vehicle to a mechanic who advised me that the engine failed due to sludge buildup in the engine. He also stated that this is a common problem with this engine made by chrysler. I have changed my oil every 3k miles and I have paperwork to prove this. I cannot for life of me understand how a knowing person of this problem can turn an eye to it without doing something about it. This situation could have gone the other way, can we please do something before it does. What if it happens to your father or your mother or your kids. There has to be something we can do here! Thanks

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 31, 2010 · Engine · 120,000 miles · WA

The motor on a my 2.7l 2000 chrysler contour rod bearings went out ruining the motor. The repair would be 3,000. I did not know it was a known incident with these motors that chrysler uses in this model. The motor went out on a camping trip 180 miles away from home. I left the car at a shop and am currently donating it to charity.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Engine · 113,721 miles · CA

Complete engine failure, loud knocking.

Filed Mar 27, 2010 · Engine · 106,898 miles · IN

I have a 2000 chrysler concorde with a 2.7 engine, the vehicle is in perfect condion and the motor just started knocking, this is a common problem I'm told, I have a 114000 miles but it looks like 30000 miles.. Now I can't find a 2.7 dohc motor for it because of all the problems with this engine, the prices are $3500.00 for a new block installed....dodge and chrysler know they have a problem with it why isn't something being done? I need help

Filed Mar 17, 2009 · Engine · 83,520 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the engine failed and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle made a knocking sound when it was restarted. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that a new engine was needed due to sludge build-up. The repair would cost between $4,000 to $6,000. The dealer would not honor the warranty on the vehicle because she is the second owner. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 83,520.

Filed Mar 3, 2009 · Engine · 48,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler concorde. The contact stated that the 2.7 liter engine in his vehicle was malfunctioning. He heard a loud knocking noise and oil was not being pumped into the engine. The contact had the vehicle serviced for an oil change and routine maintenance in hopes that the failure would be corrected. The mechanic informed him that the oil was not the issue; however, the engine was malfunctioning. The manufacturer advised him to get a written estimate and send it to them. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

My wife's 1999 chrysler concorde (2.7 motor) shut down up at wal mart. I got a call from my buddy who said he thinks she needs a battery. I go up there, buy a battery, put it in, start the car and it is knocking to high heavens. I pull the dipstick and there is a grease like substance on it. I immediately go into wal mart and buy oil. I fill the crank case up and have her start it up again. I knocks for about fifteen seconds then sounds somewhat normal. I instruct her to drive home and I will follow her. It is about four miles to home. She makes it three miles and the car just shuts off and she struggles and gets it off the road. This occurred about two hundred yards from an exit and a red light. I called a tow truck in and had it towed to the dealer where I bought it. They called the next day and we went up to see them. They never once mentioned any problems with this engine. They simply suggested we either replace the engine which is very expensive or buy a new car from them. We bought a car because she and I work and both of us work thirty plus miles from home. To boot, they sold us another concorde!!! Unbelievably I found out about this widespread problem with these engines today, 8-18-08 at a dealership. They were offering us very little for a four year old concorde and stated that engine as the reasoning. I was furious. We traded it off, lost our tails-again- and moved onto a more reliable foreign named vehicle. I started surfing around to make sure that this foreign dealership was not lying about the engine and found thousands of complaints. I figured I should do my part against these robber barons and enter the arena as well. The worst part of this whole thing is we refinance our house years ago and paid off that 99 concorde to get ahead. It blows up months later and we are back to square one and actually worse off because the 04 wasn't worth anything either.

Filed Apr 17, 2008 · Engine · 98,000 miles · ME

Knocking in engine.

Filed Apr 7, 2008 · Engine · 53,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. While driving 40 MPH, the rod began knocking in the motor and the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle would not gain speed and was driven to an auto shop. The mechanic stated that the motor failed completely and was no good. The current and failure mileages were 53,000. Updated 04/28/08.