Car Stall problems of the 2000 Chrysler Concorde

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake, stall, and completely shut down. The vehicle would restart sometimes, and other times, it would not. The contact took the vehicle to an auto repair shop and they determined the cause of failure to be the motor. The purchase date, speed, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 90,000 and failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. The vehicle stalled while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. She stated that there should not have been sludge build up because regularly scheduled maintenance was performed on the vehicle. The contact has been unable to replace the engine; therefore, the vehicle remains parked at her home. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.

: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while stopped at stop lights and the steering locked. The vehicle eventually failed to start and was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the engine needed to be replaced and was later towed to a service dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced because of sludge build up. There was no determination of what caused the sludge build up and no warning lights ever illuminated prior to any of the problems. In addition to the oil sludge the dealer also determined one of the pistons was bad.

While driving about 30-35 mph on a street and the vehicle cut off. There was no stalling loss of all power. The steering was still working though it was hard to turn the vehicle. Pulled to the side of the street and called for a mechanic. A local mechanic came and towed vehicle to an independent service repair shop. Thee it was discovered there was brown sludge, and this was caked up beyond repair. Suggested the engine would have to replaced. No repairs have been made at this time due to the expense of a new engine replacement. Contacted both dealer and manufacturer, who did not wish to replace or help the consumer with the replacement. This vehicle was regularly serviced and maintained. This happened at 61, 000 miles.

The caller stated car was idling up while driving, and then it stalled. This happened about 20 times while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the cam sensor and computer throttle sensor were the cause of the failure. The tie-rod ends also failed. The estimated cost to replace the sensors was $300-$400. The car has a warranty, but this problem was not covered under the warranty.

While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to a dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.

While parking vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While pulling into the driveway vehicle ran roughly. Engine quit working followed by the vehicle stalling. Then, vehicle failed to restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated that the crank sensor and a rod bearing cylinder 6 had malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced.

The vehicle stalled while driving, the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. Please provide additional information.

While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled.

The vehicle stalled at every light, finally, the vehicle failed to gain speed. The dealer stated the engine was defective.

While driving off the highway engine rattled/overheated, causing sludge in the motor oil. Consumer was able to slow down and eventually stalled. Consumer heard knocking in the motor, and as the vehicle slowed down, the vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, where it was discovered that the engine had sludge in the motor.

While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While driving 15 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.

While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. Dealer was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem.

While driving at 30 mph vehicle stalled without any warning. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle. It was towed to a repair shop.

Vehicle stalled while driving.

Vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds or when coming to a complete stop. Vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, and they informed consumer that the engine needed to be replaced.