Three problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 1998 Chrysler Concorde. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving at 55 mph, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle stalled completely, and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a independent repair shop. The mechanic determined that the engine had dropped a valve, and that the vehicle needed a complete engine replacement. There were no repairs were made.
I own a 1998 Chrysler Concorde lxi and currently the mileage on this car is around 84000. On June 28, 2006, while driving, suddenly engine making a rattling noise without any warning or indications, and lost power and turned off. After obtaining three different expert opinions from different mechanics, I have been told that the engine has failed and I have two options - either put a new engine or junk it. The estimated cost of repair is around $6000. I called the Chrysler today (July 2, 2006) and received a file number (it is 15115756). At the end of the call, I was told that Chrysler cannot help in this matter. I have the understanding that Chrysler has received many complaints about this problem and in many cases, they have got the cars repairs at their cost. Keeping in view the many people complaining about this, I feel that Chrysler need to look into this very carefully and must take the responsibility of having it repaired at their cost. I never expected this kind of trouble with this car, especially from a pioneer manufacturing automaker company like Chrysler.
Consumer states the column gear shift is too hard to shift when needed, consumer used both hands to shift into another gear. Dealer contacted. Consumer also stated that while driving the engine started to race, when she checked the dashboard, she saw that the gear shift had somehow shifted to neutral. (the vehicle automatically shifted to another gear unknown to her, same thing repeats) there is a whining noise coming from the engine. Consumer feels that this vehicle is too dangerous to drive. The consumers mechanic insists that the scarceness of the part is an indication of universal failure.