Car Stall problems of the 1998 Chrysler Concorde

Eight problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2010

The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Concorde. While attempting to accelerate, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. The consumer stated the timing chain faild and blew out the engine. Updated 07/23/jb.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2008

The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Concorde. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 117,750.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2005

The car stopped while in motion, mechanic reports that the problem was the crankshaft sensor. The consumer was traveling about 63 mph on the interstate when car began to putter and then suddenly the engine cut off. There was no brakes, no steering, no electrical system. As it began , owner began to pull off to shoulder, then it died completely. There were no dashboard warning lights on at the time. The car was then towed to shop, where mechanic put it on the diagnostic computer. Mechanic installed new crankshaft sensor, and car started back up. Then after this, the next day after coming out of the shop, the engine began to knock horribly, and then the owner checked the engine oil and temperature, and everything was normal. The mechanic reported this time that there was a #2 piston that needed to be replaced. At a cost of 7000 dollars. The car is in the shop. Owner is going to put it in garage.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2004

When the consumer made a left turn the vehicle completely stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The dealer replaced a sensor , however it did not resolve the problem, as soon as the consumer left the dealer the vehicle stalled out again and had to have it towed back again. The consumer was told the engine was completely gone, also, there was a sludge build up. Please provide any further information.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2004

While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to start vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed replacing due to worn out parts.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2004

While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, andtechnician indicated engine needed to be replaced.

7 Car Stall problem

Vehicle stalled while driving on the highway at 70 mph. The consumer was able to coast vehicle to a complete stop. The dealership in an attempt to correct the problem have performed a tune up and replaced the main computer. The problem recurred. Please provide more detailed information.

8 Car Stall problem

While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled without any indication.




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