18 problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler Concorde. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine quit on well maintained 2000 Chrysler Concorde (2. 7 liter engine) w/ 80k miles and would not restart. Timing chain/belt broken. Requires entire engine swap to fix, according to repair shop.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle hesitated briefly. After making a right turn, the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer approximately two days later and they stated that the timing belt skipped linkages, and the water pump needed to be replaced. After the repairs were made, the transmission light illuminated on the instrument panel. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 114,200 and failure mileage was 114,100.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. He looked under the hood and discovered that the timing chain failed and created a hole in the valve cover. The contact stated that a new motor would have to be installed at the cost of approximately $7,000. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. When the vehicle was started, the engine made a loud rattling noise. The noise occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and discovered that the failure was due to the size of the whole for the timing chain. The mechanic refused to repair the vehicle because this was an issue for the manufacturer. Recently, while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 136,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began making a clunking noise. The dealer stated that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. Two years later, while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut off and would not restart. The engine was towed to two mechanics and they stated that the engine was locked. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 163,000 and failure mileage was 78,000.
Timing belt broke while driving on the road. Engine quit and I coasted into a driveway. Mechanic said the timing belt broke causing the valves to be bent and engine failure. $6000 to replace the engine. Hard for a elderly couple!.
: the contact stated while turning a corner at 25 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop which determined the problem was the timing chain however, no repairs have been made. Updated 3/28/2006 -.
The contact stated while pulling out from a parking space at 5-7 mph the car started making a loud noise and the engine locked. The dealer said the timing change broke which caused the engine to shut down.
The contact went to start the vehicle and it would not start. He had the vehicle towed to a dealership. They found the tensioner in the engine broke, causing the engine to blow up. Repairs will be at the contact's expense.
The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Concorde. While driving it in the middle of traffic the timing chain went out and the engine was trashed. This occurred on 9-22-05. The contact was to have a new engine installed. He found some information on the internet about how oil sludge buildup in these engines could cause the timing chain to fail, which causes the engine to malfunction. Apparently, this was a known problem with these engines. The contact stated Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen have the same problem because they have the same engine. They have extended their warranties to cover sludge problems beyond the normal warranty period. He has not yet talked to the dealer.
Chrysler Concorde 2000 engine noise, timing belt tension off due to low oil pressure from clogged oil lines in engine. Mechanic said engine would need replaced at a cost of $6000 plus labor.
On my way to work my engine in my 2000 concord started ticking and seized while driving in a snow storm on January 4, 2005. I only have 40,000 miles on my 4 year old car with a 5 year/50,000 mile extended warranty which I paid over $900 for and Chrysler will not help! I was fortunate that I was slowing down for a red light when it seized which saved me from being in an accident or from anyone getting hurt. The local car repair shop told me that my timing belt broke and destroyed the engine and that it was a common problem in the 2. 7l engines that Chrysler put in their cars due to the oil distribution system. Chrysler blames the problem with sludging in the engine and it will cost me $6,000 to replace the engine. They want me to show my receipts for my oil changes which I did not save. When I went to the shops that I had my oil changes done some were not on the system because I did not return within a year and the latest shop where I change my oil just received a new computer system and just started to record the changes on February 15, 2005 but not prior to this date. This leaves me with nothing but a big bill that I should not have to pay! I know that there is a class action lawsuit being or already is filed against Chrysler for this problem. I need to find out how to get my name on this lawsuit and how to escalate this problem to get Chrysler to pay for the fixes. I can be e-mailed at wrlpal@aol. Com or by replying to this e-mail.
While driving at approximately 40 mph engine seized. The consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was evaluated and is currently being serviced. The consumer was informed that the timing chain failed, and there was sludge in the engine. Vehicle is equipped with a 2. 7 liter engine. It was properly maintained.
While driving vehicle completely seized, and engine locked up. Plastic housing that covers the timing belt snapped, and completely shredded the housing.
In August of 2003. My Chrysler Concorde failed due to a faulty tensioner, 66,000 miles. This caused engine damage(valves bent, etc. . ) engine rebuilt cost $2500. On September 6th 2004 82,000 miles, I was driving my car to get food. Approximately 1 mile or less from my home, my car died. Oil was sludgy when viewing it through oil entrance on engine. Awaiting repair estimates from repair shop.
The timing chain broke while the vehicle was being driven on the interstate. The manufacture stated that the problem existed because of faulty maintenance.
Engine failure @70,000 miles . Seems like a common problem for 2. 7l engines in Concorde,interpide,sebring and stratus. Regular oil changes every 3000 miles, belts changed car has been babied. Car seized while taking in for oil change and oil light came on. With no other indications of problems.
While driving 3 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop, and technician determined that timing belt broke and damaged the engine.