I was driving back from a trip from ft. Lauderdale, fl. On labor day 9/5/05. When my 1999 Chrysler Concorde just stopped for no apparent reason. I just purchased this vehicle 4 months ago and I am still making payments on it. The vehicle only has 75,500 miles on it. I have put on 5,000 miles since I owned it and have changed the oil twice already.

- Leesburg, FL, USA

The consumer states that on Chrysler 1999 Concorde the engine filled up full of sludge and the engine was destroyed. This happened in October 2003. The car was sitting in the driveway of the owner, and it has not been fixed. The cost from the dealer was $7,600 for a new engine, but in Canada it was $3,200. The owner was in Canada when this happened. The dealer said that the owner did poor maintenance on the car, and that caused it to fill with sludge. The owner send the manufacturer a letter and has not had a response. The car set in the driveway for 2 years. The owner had to tow the car back to the states. Was hoping that Chrysler was going to fix the car, and Chrysler dealership responded they were not going to fix it. The owner said that Chrysler was taking the owner to court over the payments on the car. The owner wanted Chrysler to fix the engine and then will pay them the money.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

The contact owned a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. The engine went out with only 49,000 miles on the vehicle while driving 55 mph. This did not cause an accident, they were able to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no problems with the engine prior to this. The contact purchased the vehicle from a first time owner he had the vehicle for about six months. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop, and they told him engine had to be replaced, and that car needed oil changes often. The contact insisted that during the six months that he owned the vehicle he kept up with the oil changes, and did not believe that was the cause of engine failure.

- Lititz , PA, USA

I was told by my mechanic that I have been burning oil extemely fast. He suggested a heavier weighted oil and engine restore. He also recommended that I get a quote on having my engine rebuilt since the car probably has loose rings and valves. (I was quoted a price in the $4K-$5K range). I think Chrysler should build engines that last longer than 97,000 miles. I was driving home the other day and when I went to accelerate from a stop light and the car just died. Thank fully I was on a hill & was able to coast off to the side. I mangaged to get it started again, however in a different situation it could have caused an accident. It also happened to my 16 year old son, who is no longer allowed to drive the car, since I feel it is unsafe.

- West Chester, PA, USA

The consumer owns a 1999 Chrysler Concorde. While driving, the vehicle began to make a noise and the engine just shut off. Prior to this incident the blower worked but there was no heat. The mechanic said the engine was bad and this was a bad year for these engines.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

1999 Chrysler Concorde died after the motor started knocking.

- Buffalo Center, IA, USA

While driving, the engine failed. Previously there was a knocking noise. After getting off the road it did start again. This was the first time this had ever happened. The consumer took to the vehicle to the dealer and mechanic said the rod bearings were gone.

- Mt Vernon, OH, USA

I have a 1999 Chrysler Concorde that has been at the atlanta Dodge dealership since March 26. The engine has sludge build-up and will need to be replaced. The air conditioner was serviced before my trip to atlanta, yet I still experienced the unit making noises the day after we arrived. (thankfully, we arrived). Within an hour of the ac unit making noises, the engine died on I-20 West. I had the car towed to the dealership. I live in Florida and purchased the vehicle only 6 months old ago, it has about 79,000 miles. I had 3 regular oil changes during those 6 months, and one month before my business trip, I had a diagnosis test done at Goodyear because the oil light was flashing on-an-off. Goodyear also changed the oil that 3rd time. Nothing was discovered. As a single parent of 4 kids, I was trying to rebuild my credit after a series of job layoffs. I have had auto rentals for the 5th week now and see no end in sight. Luckily, I did purchase an extended warranty, but no one is assuming responsibility for the defect, no one-- the warranty people, thrifty dealership (where purchased) or Chrysler! I am sinking further into debt. This is so unfair to the consumer. I am more than angry. I will never purchase a car again without checking "mycarstats" (I did a very generic online search and had carfax). And will never purchase a Dodge or Chrysler again. I am now searching for a mechanic?S special to get around town and to work.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

While driving vehicle stallled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and ha dit towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

I suffered major loss in valu, E and my husband was in a very dangerous situation due to the failure of the 1999 concord engine. Y 1999 Chrysler concord had under 57,000 miles, and was diagnosed as needing a replacement engine due to oil sludge. Despite providing Chrysler will oil change records showing the timeliness of maintenance to my engine, they claimed no responsibility. I was told I needed to replace my engine and that it would cost approximately $9000!!! my husband was driving the vehicle on the highway at a speed of approximately 65 mph when the engine started smoking, bogged down and started to "die". in order to avoid a potential accident, he had to immediately drive over the shoulder and through the grass so he could safely get the car off the highway and onto the side of the feeder road. The cost to replace or repair the engine was much more than the blue book value of the vehicle. In fact, the blue book value was deflated at least in part to failing engines of the concord. I had little choice but to sell my car "as is" for a mere $1000!!! my car was in very good condition prior the engine failure and I believe the blue book value was approximately $7000

- Austin, TX, USA

Without any warning, my chrylser Concorde 2.7L engine suffered a complete failure. Repair costs are near $5000 and upon research, I found this to be a common problem on Chrysler 2.7L engines from 1998 to 2000. Chrysler denies any allegations of the engine being faulty and that they are failing due to improper maintenance. The most that engine ever went between oil and filter changes was 4200 miles and that was a one time occurrence. The rest of the changes were done at or before 3000 miles. Chryslers recommendation under normal conditions is 6500 miles.

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

Vehicle stopped running and would not restart. Consumer left the vehicle, and went back the next day, and it started. Vehicle was driven to the dealer, where they discovered sludge in the engine, and the engine bearings were defective.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

I was driving my 99 Chrysler Concorde home and it started knocking and then died. My engine is gone. I have 3 kids and I have no means of fixing this. And now, no way to travel.

- Buffalo Center, IA, USA

1999 Chrysler Concorde 2.7 litre engine failed. Suddenly just stopped. Had a recurring problem where the engine would shut off and the steering wheel would lock up, whether I was driving straight or making a turn. Im one of many thousands of Chrysler victims.

- Glassboro, NJ, USA

While driving, the vehicle completely shut down. The consumer was told there was oil sludge build-up in the engine.

- Lombard, IL, USA

2.7 eng. Failure Chrysler Concorde 1999, well maintained ( it just stoped).

- Martinez, GA, USA

While driving vehicle made a loud rattling noise. Consumer pulled over, stopped the vehicle, and the engine failed. Took the vehicle to the Chrysler dealer. Found that they have been having this problem with the engine on this particular vehicle.

- Mendota, IL, USA

While driving the engine light came on and the vehicle cut off. The vehicle was towed.it was discovered that the engine was defective.( a research was done on the 2.7 L engine, and the failure rate was great).

- San Jose, CA, USA

Without warning on early Monday morning around 12:15 am on the New Jersey turnpike between exits 1 and 2, my family was driving from mayrland back to New York, my 1999 Chrysler Concorde lxi made a loud banging noise under the hood along with smoke and all the lights came on the car. The engine just stopped; I swerved and pulled along the shoulder. There was oil everywhere on the ground. When oil was poured into the car, it came right out. So, my car had to be towed to brooklyn, which costs $445. Luckily my in-laws live near by so my son and wife were able to stay there for the night. My mechanic inspected the car and said that his whole fist can fit in the engine block. He said that it was caused by internal damages and a bad oil pump. My car only has 63,000 miles and is only 5 years old. Now, I need to replace my engine and the part alone will cost me $2,200.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

Sludge build up in vehicle's engine. When the dealer was notified about the knocking in the engine and slow acceleration they told the consumer the entire engine block would have to be replaced. The engine cost approx $5721.04 in repairs and Chrysler refused to cover the cost. The consumer found that a lot of engine replacement are due to a latent defect in the car from the Chrysler websites and feels that Chrysler should take some responsibilities in repairing the vehicle.

- Barrington, IL, USA