I drive for a rideshare company. After picking up a rider, I attempted to restart my Jeep and found I couldn't. How embarrassing!!! Upon having it towed to a local mechanic, the problem was diagnosed as "The valve seat on cylinder #2 has come apart, causing damage to the cylinder and head, resulting in NO compression in that cylinder." Granted, my mileage is kinda high (195,000). But, I have regularly had my oil changed every 3-4000 miles and never expected to be notified the engine needed to be replaced for what I've now discovered to be a known manufacturer defect. Most of oil changes were performed at dealership where I purchased Jeep, and they provide a vehicle inspection report after each change, including my last change about 3500 miles ago. Nothing was ever indicated on these reports as to the nightmare i have to deal with now. Why no recall for this defect??? $5700 for a used engine+labor. Can't afford that. Please help!!

Had replaced oil and 1826 miles before. Was due at 3000. Coolant level was ok at the time as well as other fluids. I parked the car in the morning when I got to work, about 8:30 am. In the afternoon, at about 4:30 pm, it would not start. Just some noise as starting and then die. I called a tow truck and brought it to a certified shop.

The next morning they tell me the engine needs to be replaced because #2 cylinder valve seat dropped and caused severe mechanical failure, piston damage and debris everywhere. The cost of the engine replacement is actually similar to the actual value of the car, meaning a total loss. Only that the body, the interior, other systems and brand new tires are in perfect condition. When asked the mechanic about it, he said...it is a known problem on these Jeeps, to fail that way. I need help on how to proceed.