| Issue ID | 807272 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10347811 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | CHRYSLER |
| Model | CONCORDE |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/04/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2002 chrysler concorde 2. 7l engine. Engine noise due to excess sludge build up in engine even though suggested maintenance routine was followed performing oil changes at proper intervals. Clio michigan chrysler dealership maintenance technician suggested a total engine rebuild or a used engine replacement at a cost of more than 3000. 00 dollars even though the engine has only 73774 miles of normal driving use. Upon further investigation it was discovered that there have been numerous complaints and subsequent class action lawsuits filed against daimler chrysler corporation as a result of premature failure of the 2. 7l engine manufactured by the chrysler corporation. I then filed a formal complaint with the chrysler corporation in regard to the engine noise and possible premature failure and suggested repair cost and as of his date have not been contacted by the said corporation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73774 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLIO, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2C3HD46R72HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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