Complete engine failure due to build up of sludge and bearing material in oil filter causing timing chain to jump and engine to fail. Luckily this happened at the auto repair shop, not on the highway, as many others have experienced. Have literally found hundreds of complaints on the internet relating to the Chrysler 2.7L engine and its propensity to fail. Our 1999 Chrysler Concorde has less than 40,000 miles and has always received routine maintenance. We were among the lucky ones...our engine failed while backing out of the auto shop garage...instead at 65 miles per hour going down the highway. Interesting how there are no warning lights...nothing to tell you this is about to happen.

- Springfield, IL, USA

Consumer complained about engine failure on 2 separate occasions which resulted in vehicle stalling. This occurred because of oil sludge build up in the engine, and dealer replaced the engine.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

We purchased a 1999 Concorde that had 39000 miles on it in 2001. We have put 21000 miles on it since then without a problem...until last week. I was driving my 5 year old son to school and the car died on me at a stop light. I put it in neutral and started it again and was able to make it to his school, 1 1/2 miles away. After dropping him off I got it to the end of the driveway and it died again. After it cooled down it started ok and I was able to drive it home, 6 miles away. At 4 miles it stalled on me again. When I got within 1/2 mile of home it started chugging on me and when I turned the corner on my street it died again. I got it started one more time and coasted into my driveway. We could not get it to start again until it had cooled down for 2 hours. We took it to a mechanic, not a Chrysler dealer, who believed it was the cam sensor. Because he felt it was a possible warranty item he suggested we take it to a dealer. We did, and they said there was no warranty so we had our mechanic replace the sensor. The day after that when we would stop at a signal the oil light would flash on and off. There was oil in it since the mechanic had also just changed the oil when he had it. We took it back to the mechanic. He felt there was something wrong with the engine, but he could not identify it. He again suggested we take back to the dealer since it only had 60000 miles on it and believed it should not have this kind of a problem. We received a call from the dealer today. They informed us the car needs a new engine.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

Premature engine failure of the 2.7 liter engine found in the Chrysler Concorde.

- Toledo, OH, USA

Driving down interstate 265 at 55 mph, engine just quit, causing a potentially deadly situation. When the engine quit, it lost power steering and brakes. Car only has 70,000 miles. Air conditioning quit working in may of 2003.

- New Albany, IN, USA

Consumer stated that vehicle would not start. He took vehicle to dealer, and was told that engine malfunctioned. It would cost consumer $8000 to get it repaired. Consumer insisted that the motor should not have failed at 96000 miles.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

While driving between 35-45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. When this occurred, the vehicle lost all power. Please provide any additional details.

- Bartlesville, OK, USA

Sludge build up in engine has caused thru no error on my end a blown engine, with no warning. I need a new motor even after all the money I've put into it with sensors in the tranny, new window motor, rod knocking...and I changed oil in the car every 3,000 miles using the oil that Chrysler recommends. There is so much sludge build up on this 2.7 engine that if it were a human artery the patient would have died too...this is an ongoing problem with these motors and no one will do anything to help us get it fixed, unless we have an extra $7,000 sitting around

- Thornton, CO, USA

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.

- Bluff City, TN, USA

While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled on a side street. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer" the engine had seized up and a new one was needed". the manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the problem.

- Bessemer City, NC, USA

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, but managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. Dealership mechanic had been notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.

- Waterford Township, MI, USA

While driving 67 mph main engine bearing failed. Dealer determined that engine must be replaced.

- Houston, TX, USA

Problems with vehicle's heater, engine making knocking noises and slow acceleration. The heater stopped working intermittently which lead to a build up of heat in the engine cabin, which in turn lead to a build up of sludge. During acceleration, the vehicle rattled and vibrated and it did not accelerate smoothly. The consumer was informed that the entire engine block needed to be replaced, which was the cause of the problems. Also the front window and power mirror were inoperative, the dealer found a bad window motor.

- Barrington, IL, USA

Engine failure while driving a Chrysler Concorde 2.7 liter engine due to sludge build-up in the engine. No warning whatsoever.

- Bay Village, OH, USA

Door's automatic locking mechanism/ power windows failed, and engine was making loud noise. Also, and front alignment malfunctioned twice. Dealer notified.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

Engine stops unpredictably, resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. There is absolutely no warning that this is about to occur. No "idiot lights" are lit, and the engine does not lurch or hesitate -- it simply quits. This has resulted in some near mishaps when this occurs in heavy traffic. Sudden deceleration without warning, and very sluggish handling until the engine can be restarted, represents a significant hazard to myself, my passengers, and other drivers. Input-output sensors were replaced 90 days ago. This eliminated the problem until September 16, 2003 when it began to recur.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Engine seized while driving, causing vehicle to lose power.

- Ocala, FL, USA

While driving at 50 mph engine failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced a total of 5 computers but the vehicle continued to stall.

- Ripley, TN, USA

Consumer stated while driving heard some engine noise. Pulled off the road, and engine died completely. Dealer notified.

- Waterford Township, MI, USA

1999 Chrysler Concorde engine failure at 90000 whille wife and children in traffic engine failure due slug build up. Mechanic said it would cost $4600 to replace engine still owe 11000 on it, and cant afford to repair. Mechanic said slug build up is due to oil pump design also have ac problem and have had radiator fan failure twice, speed sensor failure, broken window clips, brake shimmy, broken recliner seat bolts

- Keller, TX, USA