Timing Tensioner problems of the 2000 Chrysler Concorde

Two problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler Concorde. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2006

: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle lost power, was pulled over and driven to an independent repair shop. Then, the vehicle was driven to the dealership, who determined the timing chain tensioner fractured causing the engine to run erratically. The timing chain gears and tensioner were replaced. Afterwards, when the vehicle was started, the oil pressure was low and the dealership determined there was oil sludge in the engine.

2 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2004

Consumer was driving and the vehicle stalled, would not restart, and had to be towed. The engine was found to be defective. Manufacturer offered no assistance. The tensioner went bad in the engine allowing the timing chain to jump time, resulting in the valves being bent into the head and destroying the engine.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2000 Chrysler Concorde

Engine problems	34
Engine Failure problems	25
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	20
Car Stall problems	18
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	18
Engine Knocking Noise problems	10
Gasoline Engine problems	8
Engine Stall problems	8
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	8
Loud Engine Noise problems	7
Engine Noise problems	6
Engine Cooling System problems	5

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