Eight problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler Concorde. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated that after the purchase of the vehicle there were problems with the brakes which were caused by improper installation of the brake line. The engine also made several clunky noises. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the brakeline was installed improperly and oil sludge build up contaminated the engine causing the problems. On a second visit to the dealer the engine began to smoke indicating a blowout. The dealer determined the blow out was due to poor maintenance. The components affected were the timing chain, the control panel and the engine.
The contact heard a tapping noise coming from the engine on September 5, 2005. He had not driven it for a couple of days. Then, he took it to a mechanic, and they told him they believed that it had an engine problem. The contact drove the vehicle home, and the next time he tried to start vehicle up but it would not start. The contact towed it to a dealer, and they said the engine needed to be replaced. He had the engine replaced now. Updated 12/7/2005.
2000 Chrysler Concorde with 56,000 miles I was driving on the garden state parkway near forked river, new jersey when I heard a popping sound, then the engine went dead. I looked under the hood and the plastic cover over the engine was torn and oil/gas was splattered everywhere. We needed to be towed off the gsp by their tow truck, then had to call aaa after that for another tow. Since we were about 80 miles from home, this resulted in a towing charge of over $200. My mechanic informed me that the engine needs to be replaced. He spoke with service personnel at three different Chrysler dealers, and all told him this is a common occurrence for the engine on this make and model vehicle, at or around 50,000 miles the timing chain breaks, resulting in irreparable damage to the engine. The estimated cost to replace the engine is $5,000.
The cruise control light flashed on and off. Then, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver applied the brakes in order to stop. Following that a loud clanking noise was heard, and vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the front. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
While driving engine blew up, heard a loud clanging noise. The dashboard lights illuminated. Vehicle completely shut down.
While driving at undetermined speed consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. Consumer shut the vehicle off, and preceded to restart the vehicle. However, the vehicle would not start. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer.
Upon starting vehicle consumer noticed a loud popping sound coming from under vehicle. Consumer restarted vehicle and engine would not turn over.