Intermittently when trying to start the vehicle consumer had problems starting it. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled when the brakes were depressed. These problems occurred thirty times since February of 2004. Dealer was notified of the problem but refused to check the problem because there was no recall for stalling.

- Detroit, MI, USA

I have a 1999 Chrysler Concorde LX with a 2.7 engine. My wife was driving down an access road at about 45 mph when the car started losing power. She thought it was because of the air conditioner but when it stopped it died. No warning lights came on to tell her anything was wrong. Did not notice temperature getting hot. Had it towed to mechanic shop. Mechanic said it had water in the block with the oil. Said it needed a new motor. To rebuild mine, at his cost, would be $4500. This is without the labor of removing and reinstalling motor. Other option- wait until a used one becomes available. That would cost $1700-- $2700. I have found many similar stories on this web sight. Bdm.

- Cleveland, OK, USA

Car engine failure at 90,000 miles. Was traveling on I-75 at 70 mph, engine gave no warning, just had cam shaft sensor replaced and oil sensor replaced, this was the second time for both items in the past year. Have not gave authorization to replace engine, cost estimated at $6000. Was told by mechanic this a problem with the vechile. Contacted Chrysler, was told I should have bought a new vechile instead of buying a used one. This only had 50,000 miles on it when purchased, but I travel over a hundred miles to and from work daily. Engine should not have failed at 90,000 miles.

- Burton, MI, USA

I was driving my 99 Concorde on a curvy road when engine started knocking and died. I had only manual steering and no brakes. It took all of my strength to keep it from going off a curve. I called the tow service and had it towed to a garage. They said a rod bearing had gone out of the engine. After numerous calls to Chrysler and the district mngr. He had it towed to the dealership where I bought it. To rebuild my engine (with their discount) was $6300. Another rebuilt engine was $7300 a new engine was $8300. I have records this car was babied and regularly serviced. Chysler has denied their problem with hundreds/thousands of the 2.7 L engines saying the sludge build up in the engine causes the blow up. They blame the owners for poor maintenance. So now I have a lawn ornament in my driveway. I refuse to pay this. I can buy another used whole car for that. I've been a chysler man for years as was my father. I have 3 now. When they are gone. That's it. Believe me I will research my next auto I purchase.

- Pleasantville, IA, USA

I had a A/C diagnostics test at maxwell(Chrysler/Plymouth) 6905 I.H. 35 South austin, Texas 78715 on April 5, 2003. Service advisor: 9 doug shaw told me I needed fan belts(two at $165), rt cooling fan motor soon($236 for cooling fan motor, and other engine cooling fan motor replaced but if cooling fan motor only at $322.14), evaporative coil(at cost $1035), evac&recharge-add dye($145 cost) for testing. I had someone else put on the rt cooling fan motor and put fill it up with freon. It is still not working properly. Sometimes it will come on and blow cold air sometimes it won't. but it will not come on right away. Driver's door radio door speaker has a buzz.

- Austin, TX, USA

Air conditioning continually goes out. As car has expired warranty, Chrysler says they have no obligation to repair. I disagree. I believe that Chrysler, and in my particular situation, has a faulty A/C system.

- Austin,, TX, USA

1999 Chrysler concord 2.7 liter engine-has history of engine failure. My 1999 concord now has smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, rough idle when cold, and also has intermittent oil pressure light illumination (all within 24 hours of the car being serviced for the oil light problem).

- Havelock, NC, USA

Reference number: [xxx] [xxx]. this is a defective product liability issue. I want financial compensation for the repair of my vehicle. Daimler. Chrysler and its representatives are directly responsible for the mechanical failure of this vehicle. Faulty engine design, and incorrect maintenance performed. VIN# [xxx] 1999 Concorde 11/04/03 repair order invoice#[xxx]: replace camshaft sensor. Mileage 83117. 02/02/04 repair order invoice#[xxx]: replace camshaft sensor. Mileage 88097. 03/22/04 invoice# [xxx]: A/C compressor seized, replace engine. Mileage 91065.estimated repair cost $7740 please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Mchenry, IL, USA

While driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The cause has not been determined.

- New Albany, IN, USA

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.

- Effingham, IL, USA

Experienced engine failure due to sludge build up caused by car heater.

- Texarkana, AR, USA

The engine started to make a wierd noise. Vehicle was towed to dealer, dealer stated engine completely failed due to slug build up.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

Chrysler concord 2.7 engine driving down hwy oil light came on loud knocking under hood car stopped towed car to dealer. They said I had a blown engine I change the oil every 3 to 35 hundred miles. They said that the engine had excessive sludge. After talking to several other engine people they said that the 2.7 engine has a habit of blowing at around 75000 miles

- Prairieville, LA, USA

Consumer advised that timing chain guide has broken twice while driving resulting in extensive engine damage. 1st failure occurred in 10/01 at 34K miles. 2nd failure occurred in 11/02 at 58K miles.

- Saint Clair Shores, MI, USA