Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Chrysler Concorde - part 1

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.

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Friday, I was driving to work, the car felt like it was going to stall out, I luckily made it to work. It made an awful sound like something broke. Later that day, I took it to a nearby garage, the mechanic said the engine had blown & his suggestion was to take it to a junk yard & hope for a couple hundred dollars, other wise, it would cost 2000. 00 for a remanufactured motor & 1000. 00 for labor to install the motor. He also stated that the Chrysler 2. 7 motor was notorious for broken timing belts & the engines locking up.

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The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off and stopped in the middle of the freeway. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle, although the brakes and power steering failed. Someone had to assist her with steering the vehicle to the side of the road. The police was called and the vehicle was towed to the auto repair shop. There had not been any engine failure prior to this incident. The auto shop stated that engine sludge coated the engine. It would cost $5,000 to replace the engine. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 2/23/09 the passenger seat belt was difficult to unfasten and the rear passenger door had to be opened from the outside. Updated 02/26/09.

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 2002 Chrysler Concorde. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle fails to start occasionally. The dealer performed a tune-up on the vehicle. Approximately three weeks later, the vehicle began to overheat. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a transmission flush, belts, and a new water pump and performed the repair. Approximately two days later, the engine completely failed without warning. The mechanic stated that the engine was blown, but was unable to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage is 75,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

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Timing chain broke.

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: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealership, who determined the timing chain broke and bent the valves. A new timing kit and heads needed to be installed.

: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph all power to the vehicle diminished and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent service station, where it was determined the timing belt failed and seized the engine which made a repair impossible. The diagnosis was confirmed with a second opinion from another independent service station. Updated 08/02/06.

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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 the vehicle was taken to the dealership for a oil change after a noise was heard. A few days later the vehicle would not start. It was towed to the dealer where it was determined to have a broken timing belt due to engine sludge, therefore the engine needed to be replaced. Updtaed 03/28/06.

: 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.

Contact stated the timing chain broke. The dealer could not give an estimate over the phone of how much it would cost to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

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.

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The timing chain failed while driving on August 16, 2005 , causing the engine to stall. The dealership stated that the contact could have engine rebuilt which would cost $7000-8000 dollars or they could do it for $2500. The dealership could not give the contact any type of explanation as to why the timing chain failed. The current mileage on vehicle is 64, 200.

Contact states: contact maintains car regularly, without any warning the car made a clicking sound and stopped. Will not start and had to have tit owed. Now finding out that the timing belt broke, and there was so much engine damage that a new engine is required due to damage of sludge build up.

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.

1) driving 1999 Chrysler Concorde when weird noises started. Pulled off the road. Stuck with my (2) children in a hot car until tow truck came. 2) car would not restart. Called Chrysler dealer. They said the tensioner for the timing belt was broke. We fixed that for over $400. 00. Then they ran a compression check. No compression. They said the valves in the engine were probably bent. Looking at $2,500. 00 or more to fix or a re-built engine for $7,000. 00. 3) my husband had the car towed back home. We are tearing it apart ourselves. (cant afford Chrysler to do it). The valves are bent. We are taking the heads to a local machine shop to put new valves in.

The check engine lite went on suddently. We had the crank & cam sensor replaced in late may 2004. We were at 37,000 miles. Just out of warranty. We had to pay over $300. The dealership blamed sludge. This can't be the case. The car has been well taken care of. Now the timing belt is going. Again blamed on sludge. We have been told it can die on us at anytime. Chrysler will not accept any responsibility. Why is everything blamed on sludge. There is apparently something else wrong that Chrysler does not want to own up to.

While making a left hand turn vehicle stalled. As a result, the timing chain broke, and sludge built up.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph all lights on the dashboard illuminated as the vehicle began to smoke from under the hood. Although no visible flames were seen, the fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for initial inspection. The dealership determined the timing belt broke causing the valve to burn out destroying the engine.

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.

Th econsumer complained about an engine problem. The first time he stopped at a traffic light and when he tried to pull out the engine stalled. He was able to get it to start it back, but it made a lot of noise. The consumer took vehicle to a mechanic who told him that there was a problem with the timing chain. And they told him that the engine needed to be replaced. He had the engine replaced. Recently, the problem recurred the consumer took vehicle to a mechanic again. They told him that if they fixed the timing chain that it might help or there may be more problems. He has not had this fixed as of yet.

While driving at 50 mph, the consumer heard a loud fluttering sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle immediately lost power and a few seconds later it stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the serpentine belt snapped. The dealer found the timing belt idler tensioner bolt broken off in the block and the water pump leaking they drilled out the broken bolt and replaced the timing belt and tensioner, the engine was cranked over and the discovered that all cylinders the had no compression. Probable cause was bent valves. Consumer had to replace the engine.

Fuel pump failed/timing belt broke, and the piston went through the engine. As a result, the vehicle stalled while driving at a low speed. Dealership was unable to replace the engine due to a back order because this was a common problem.

1999 Chrysler concord with engine problems customer wants the blue book value for the car from the dealership* the consumer stated the engine had to rebuilt due to sludge build-up. A mechanic informed the consumer, the vehicle was built with a faulty oil pump, which was too small for the engine. The front seat belt retractor were replaced.