1993 Chrysler Concorde Engine problems

While driving at 25 mph vehicle stalled, then the engine light came on. Dealership replaced the camp shaft sensor. Vehicle stalled again within 330 miles. Then, engine light came on. Vehicle wouldn't restart. In attempt to correct the problem dealership replaced the computer/ fuel pump, but the vehicle wouldn't start. Dealership was about to replace the timing belt when they noticed black sludge all over the engine compartment. Dealership indicated that the engine was slipping time. *Ak

Consumer had to replace radiator and thermostat. Vehicle kept overheating. *Ak

First the headlight lenses clouded over; had to be replaced. Then the injector shot fuel on the engine, car caught fire; $3600 in damage. Then the rearview mirror fell off thrice; bought a new one. The car constantly runs hot since last year; replaced cooling block; now it only runs hot when idling or in stop-n-go traffic; have to run the heater to keep it from overheating; mechanic cant find the cause; ac temp changes from cool to tepid when car idles at a traffic light; once car begins to move, air retuns to...

Vehicle stalls at any speed/any time. Took vehicle to mechanic 4 times, cannot find problem. *Ak

While driving vehicle, it would stall out without any warning. Was not able to restart vehicle. Had it towed to dealer. Mechanic indicated the problem was broken water pump. Water pump was replaced in 1996, & currently its 2000, and same stalling problem has reappeared. *Ak

Recall # 99v215000 engine: other parts: owner made an appointment for march 7, 2000. After arriving at dealership, owner was informed that parts(s) were not available. Owner was not able to schedule another appointment because dealer did not know if parts will be available. Owner was told to call back in 3 weeks. Please provide any further information. *Ak

At low speed 20mph in parking lots or heavy traffic with a/c on all gauges the instrument on panel would go off immediately and the heater comes on blowing at full speed. Took the vehicle to dealer no warranty for electrical problems. They said vehicle needed a new ignition switch. Replaced at consumer cost. Also while driving on highway abs light came on and stayed on, and the wheels locked up at heavy braking. Dealer's response no warranty, diagnosis showed it needed new computer. 3 Months later, abs came on intermittently. Dealer said it needed abs brake relay, emercency brake inoperative (1993), evaporator core ruptured, head gasket warped from overheating causing leakage. *Ak

This recall is a windfall in repairs for the dealer. Everything is now failing because of the age of the car ( from the service manager). I have spoken to other owners of the same car and they are having the same problem................

Possible engine failure resulted in the vehicle stalling at stops.

WATER PUMP FAILED PREMATURELY.

Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with ball joint and inner tie rod. Parts have been replaced on two occasions; once at 52,000 miles of wear, and another at 94,000 miles of wear. Also, engine head gasket blew out in late december, 1998. Dealer notified. Repairs and parts were charged to consumer. *Ak

Power brake booster/turn signal/hazard lights/horn/ automatic door locks and water pump failed @ 36,000 while stopping on highway in 65mph traffic. Problems still exists. Dealer would not fix it since vehicle was out of warranty. Provide further information. *Ak

WATER PUMP FAILED.

The helena chrysler dealership made all repairs to the fuel rail. There was a fuel leak from the fuel rail--the fuel rail was replaced as well as "o" rings and gaskets. I did contact the chrysler corp. However they said they were unable to help me and refused to comment on the extreme safety issue. And at the time of the phone call april, 1998 I had to take my car back to the dealership and have the same 'o' rings and gaskets replaced because the intake manifold gaskets failed. I called to find out if there had...

Filter for the catalytic converter broke apart and clogged the catalytic converters causing overheating of the converters which melted the egr valve and fused joints of the exhaust manifold pipe.

While driving the vehicle will stall without any warning which almost resulted in an accident. Sometimes the vehicle will start after the incident. Also, had the same problems with the 1993 dodge intrepid which the consumer traded for the 1993 concorde. *Ak

When driving there was a gas leakage, and the gas smell was strong. When the consumer opened up the hood, the gas smell was strong and there were other leakages. *Ak

Engine failed to operate properly.It made a clunking sound and stalled. Also replaced transmission and ignition.

ENGINE FIRE (OHIO STATE POLICE).

While vehcle was parked it caught on fire in the engine compartment. The fire totalled the vehicle. *Ak

Intermittent stalling due to crankshaft failure. *Ak

ENGINE STOPS FOR UNKNOWN REASON.

Fuel injection: fuel rail leaks, spills gasoline on top of engine, could cause a fire. *Ak consumer sttes there have been other product defects such as the transmission, water pump, timing belt, door lock and trunk lock and the rear view mirror consumer states some were covered by warranty. *Jb

Abs main power relay failed, also replaced power steering rack/water pump/windshield wiper motor/left sway bar. *Ak

Abs main power relay failed, also replaced steering rack/left sway bar/water pump/windshield wiper. *Ak