Chrysler Concorde fire or smoke problems

Filed Mar 11, 2018 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · WA · fire

Takata recall car caught fire in the front of the car (defrost vents) I went inside the store while my car was parked on the street when I came bac my car was smoking. Fire department said it was caused by fan motor fail.

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Engine · 108,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chrysler concorde. While driving 35 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated then he heard noises coming from the engine. In addition, there was smoke coming from the engine then the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that he noticed an oil leak underneath the vehicle. The mechanic stated that he was unable to start the vehicle due to a complete engine failure. As of january 3, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 108,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2007 · Engine · 95,000 miles · VA

I had a 2001 chrysler concorde with a 2.7l engine. I serviced it every 3,000 miles and never had a problem. Then one day, at 95,000 miles, I was driving it and the thermostat shot to overheating. I pulled over, had a service station look at it, and they said it was something a dealer needed to look at. I had it towed to a dealer and they said the 'engine block was cracked, that coolant and oil mixed and got sludge in the engine and the engine was shot.' at 95,000 miles it would cost me more to fix then the car was worth, so I had to buy a new car. Someone told me there were thousands of this exact problem with this chrysler engine and chrysler told me there was no recall and nothing I could do. I searched the web and found a lot of articles about how big a problem this is and how many cars it has affected, and suggested owners report this to you. Someone needs to make chrysler do something about this. While in my case it didn't result in an accident (it almost did when my car died on the road), and the car didn't catch on fire, do people have to die or cars catch on fire before chrysler is made to be accountable for an obvious engine flaw? I would appreciate any help or guidance you can give on what recourse I have and should pursue. Bob bladel ashburn, va

Filed Feb 28, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 181,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1994 chrslyer concorde. The contact left the vehicle warming up, and when he came back to the vehicle approximately 10 minutes later smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and there were flames. The contact put the fire out. There were no injuries. The contact was not sure if the vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was 181,000. The contact took pictures of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The manufacturer denied the claim for reimbursement. The contact stated that there was a recall in 1999 and that the recall work was done. The recall was for the fuel injection system.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Engine · 123,500 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine knocked and there was smoke coming from under the front driver side. The incident occurred while the vehicle was cruising. The engine was restarted which resulted in a loud noise and then the engine seized. Eight months prior to this incident, the engine was replaced. There was no warning signal prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact had not decided what to do with the vehicle and the manufacturer was not notified.

Filed Sep 26, 2006 · Engine · 65,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, a very loud noise was heard and then a vast amount of smoke came from the rear of the engine. The engine stalled suddenly without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined there was a piston and rod problem resulting in a crack in the engine block; the engine would need to be replaced. There were no problems with the engine prior to this incident. The contact maintained routine oil changes as needed. The dealership was aware of the problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2006 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH on the freeway there was a loud noise and the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning. The check engine light illuminated at the time of the incident. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined the engine failed and a new engine would have to be installed. The contact maintained oil changes every 3,000 miles. On one occasion, the oil light illuminated indicating the oil was low, but the oil was at the proper spot when checked. When the contact accelerated the vehicle, blue smoke came out of the exhaust. The vehicle also failed the smog check.

Filed Aug 23, 2006 · Fuel system · CA

The fuel is leaking at the injectors on my 1993 concorde and there is a recall id # 98v184000 and I want to know why fairfield chrysler won't honor this. Don't they know that the car could catch on fire I could lose my family.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Engine · 52,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated black smoke came out of the exhaust and the engine stalled completely when startup was attempted. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that there was sludge in the timing chain and the engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 20, 2006 · Engine · 78,226 miles · OH · fire

2004 concorde engine caught on fire. *ts prior to the fire smoke started coming through the air vents and the vehicle started losing power. The entire vehicle was destroyed.