Engine failed while the consumer was driving. Vehicle was towed to dealer, who claimed that the consumer did not maintain the vehicle and the oil had built up. The engine needed to be replaced.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Consumer stated that vehicle and the motor was shot. While consumer was driving vehicle knocked, and before he could exit the knocking got real loud. Afterwards, vehicle died. Consumer said he had to push vehicle to his home, but later had it towed to a dealer, who examined the vehicle, and told consumer that the motor was defective, and it would cost him $7500 to get it repaired. Before this happened consumer paid $600 for a diagnostic test and 2 sensors to be replaced.

- Hayward, CA, USA

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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The engine stops running like it is out of gas. After safely stopping pulling over etc. I can restart the car but this is not safe for a year 2000 automobile.

- Grand Ledge, MI, USA

Driving our 2000 Chrysler Concorde along atlantic city expressway oil light came on, we went to pull off road immediately and engined died. We had to replace engine, mechanic indicated sludge in engine and advised that there was a problem with these engines.we had no warning of this until oil light came on and engined died immediately after it came on. We were fortunate to get the vehicle onto the shoulder.

- Langhorne, PA, USA

Intermittently while starting the vehicle consumer heard a screeching noise coming from the engine. While the noise was present vehicle revved severely. After awhile the noise subsided, and the rpms would lower significantly. Several months later consumer started the vehicle and heard a discouraging sound. Engine sounded as if there was a hand full of tacks being grounded up. Dealer examined the vehicle, and informed the consumer that the timing chain snapped, and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer refused to pay for the repairs although the vehicle has an extended warranty. The consumer didn't have the $5900. To repair the vehicle so they traded it in.

- Mount Clemens, MI, USA

I had owned my 2000 Chrysler Concorde for approximatly three years when the engine failed. There was little if any warning of the failure in the way of dashboard indicators, etc. When driving, the engine stalled and would not start again. The servicing mechanic advised that a sludge build-up in the oil reserve had caused a failure of the engine to such an extent that the engine had to be replaced. After I investigated further, I've seen other such complaints about the 2.7 liter engine that I had replaced. Many of the complaints point to a too-narrow oil distribution system in the engine, that leads to premature failure. I believe the engine is of faulty design, and is unfit for distribution.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Engine failed on my wife's 2000 Chrysler Concorde while she was driving. Mechanic says rod failure. 2.7L engine. 58000 miles on the car.

- Sharon Hill, PA, USA

While driving 35 mph, the engine stalled and the driver lost all power steering and brakes. The vehicle was serviced by a technician and stated that the engine needed replacement.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

While driving 50 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to maintenance issues.

- Medina, OH, USA

Driving at 45 mph when engine made loud noise and vehicle engine seized. This caused loss of control of vehicle without any warning. This is 2000 Chrysler Concorde with same 2.7 liter engine problem as the rest where the repair shop says sludge build-up cause engine timing chain to break but car has been maintained as per Chrysler recommendations.

- Sherwood, OR, USA

While driving 15 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

At 85,000 miles my engine in which I have done my oil changes, had sludge in it, now after 90,000 the engine knocks real bad and must be replaced, the dealer told me that my personal extended warrenty will not cover it because of the crap in the engine, which they said I caused it because I did not do my oil changes and I did.

- Holiday, FL, USA

Owner was driving about 20-30 mph. When making a turn, vehicle completely shut down loosing all power. Vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The problem was undetermined, at this time. It was later determined that the engine failed due to sludge build up. The engine light did not illuminate to indicate any type of failure. The technician said that many 2.7 liter engines have this problem.

- Stickney, IL, USA

2000 Chrysler Concorde with approx. 94K miles is having what the Chrysler mechanic calls a "blow by" and is unsafe to drive. They say we need a new engine costing approx. $8000!!! we haven't even made it to the first tune-up! we've maintained the car with oil changes every 3K miles at the dealership. We always asked them to inform us of any impending car problems since we were on the highway a lot. No suggestion of a heavier weight oil or anything! this appears to be a factory defect in the 2.7 ltr engine that Chrysler knows about and should fix! we're attempting to negotiate with dealership now.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

While driving home on a state highway, the engine in my 2000 Chrysler Concorde all of the suuden without warning, quit. When towed to my local mechanic, found that the car had complete engine failure. This engine completely failed while driving on a highway with my wife and 6 month old in the car. Not what I would call a safe situation. Fortunately for us no one was hurt.

- Ava, IL, USA

While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. Dealer was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

My son was going about 46 miles an hour when the car just quit I took it to the dealer and was told the the engine just feel apart for no reason. I had the oil changed every three thousand miles and it has 90,000.he was on a major hiway and was very lucky no one hit him.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

My brother was driving my car on the expressway, he was going about 70 mph when the engine locked up and he had to keep the car under control until he could get the car to the side of the road. Thank god know one was hert or killed. The car is a 2000 Chrysler Concorde with a 2.7 liter engine.

- Fort Gratiot, MI, USA

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.

- Dunn, NC, USA