Problems with 1999 Chrysler Concorde ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde lx. the contact was driving 40 mph when a clicking noise was heard from under the hood. the contact also mentioned that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic advised that the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 110,727.

I have a 1999 chrysler concorde with a timing chain problem....this is my second concorde after the other got stolen....and after i paid $3800 to repair the timing chain on it....can anything be done of this problem....i cant afford it again??? *tr

2.7 engine failure due to oil sludge on 1999 chrysler concorde lx. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde lxi. while driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions there was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal and unexpectedly, the speed rate reduced to 20 mph. the contact was able to drive on the emergency lane with caution and suddenly, the speed rate increased to 70 mph. the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the identical failures occurred on four separate occasions. an independent mechanic on two separate occasions reset the crank shaft sensor code. the failure continued to occur after the repair was made in addition, the vehicle stalled intermittently. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were 121,000.

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. *tr

Another chrysler 2.7 litre catastrophic engine failure timing chains failure demolished engine at highway speed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. while driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. the vehicle stalled intermittently and the check oil warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and inspected by an independent mechanic. the technician stated that oil sludge caused the engine failure and it was recommended that the engine be replaced. the vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09. *jb

Tl*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 *cn the passenger seat belt was difficult to unfasten and the rear passenger door had to be opened from the outside. updated 02/26/09. *jb

Here is a copy of our sales ticket that explains all of the updates that we perform on this engine. hopefully this will help you. if you have any further questions feel free to contact our customer service department at 1-800-827-7450. --oil starvation is a problem with this engine, so jasper installs the newest design oil line which has a larger diameter pipe to allow more oil flow and better lubrication. the newer design pipe has one gentle bend opposed to the original which had two 90-degree bends which tends to restrict to oil flow. --to prevent bearing failure jasper installs aluminum rod & main bearings instead of tri-metal bearings. the aluminum bearings conform to the mating surface more completely, which provides more exact clearances. the aluminum bearings are also more corrosion resistant. the original tri-metal bearings were prone to not conform well, which led to dirt and debris becoming lodged in the bearing due to excessive bearing clearances. --water pumps on this engine have been known to leak or fail. one of the issues leading up to this was due to the timing chain ...

Blinking engine light, smoke from exhaust, all mechanics state that i need a new engine,but no shaking, rides smooth, unsure why it smokes, i have used sealant, check gaskets and no change.. i bought the car in 2008 from a private owner and it passed smog, shortly after the engine light came on and it went downhill from there diagnosed engine, repaired oil pan. *tr

The car's engine seized up in traffic, and thankfully someone helped me get it out of rush hour atlanta traffic before there was an accident. but, it certainly could have caused one. now the motor is shot and the car is undriveable. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. the contact stated that the abs light illuminated and she heard a noise in the engine compartment. the mechanic stated that the pump motor circuit for the abs failed and caused the light to illuminate. the approximate cost to repair the vehicle was between $1,500 to $2,000. the front rotors were replaced in april of 2006 and in september of 2007. in january of 2007, the front driver side bearing was replaced. the mechanic stated that the failure was due to poor design and cheap parts. the air conditioner also began to leak. the mechanic stated that there was a hole in the suction line because of the design, and it rusted and rubbed through another part of the vehicle. the air conditioning suction line was replaced in september of 2007. the leak could have potentially caused a fire. the mechanic stated that the power steering kit needed to be replaced. the vehicle could easily rust into the frame and condensation could collect. the vehicle is currently hesitating and surging. the current mileage was 78,100 and failure mileage was ...

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. while driving 45 mph, the oil light illuminated intermittently then the engine shut off. the contact stated that the vehicle had an oil change the month before the failure. the mechanic stated that the engine was seized it needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 107,000 miles.

Oil sludge causing engine failure. *tr

Entering on-ramp to interstate. car starts clunking, vibrating, clicking. car dies on the on ramp on an interstate. car died at 5:30 pm, it's dark out and almost hit by numerous cars speeding up to merge onto the interstate. 2 small children in the backseat. cannot remove until help arrives because it is 5 degrees above zero outside. towed car to local repair shop. timing chain tensioner needed replacement. clean sludge from oil pan. found oil sludge and metal shavings in the oil pan and the oil screen. $834 in repairs and now engine has very loud knock. repair shop tells me the engine is basically shot and nothing can be done to fix or salvage. *tr