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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 14
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 45,622 miles
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The oil cooler/oil filter adaptor failed. This part is plastic and sits on top of the engine....! since 2014 this part has failed in many fca vehicles and when it does it leaks oil and coolant on top of a running/hot engine! in my case it failed and caused a loss of oil pressure which then damaged the cam shafts and O2 sensor. Luckily it was covered by warranty but when that runs out it's not only a safety issue but a very expensive repair for a failing plastic part that should have been recalled by now! the company should at a minimum extend the warranty for that part on every engine it has been used in.
- Bryantville, MA, USA
2014 Jeep Wrangler with 43,000 miles severe oil leak from oil filter housing. Oil went from small drip to severe leak with oil coating cross member and exhaust pipe within weeks. Oil dripping and coating the hot exhaust is a fire hazzard and you can smell the burning oil at every stop light. $1000 repair at the dealer.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
I purchased a 2014 Jeep Wrangler unlimited with the 3.6 liter pentastar engine. I bought it with 75K miles. After driving about 500 miles, there was a very loud ticking noise coming from the left side of the engine. I contacted the local Jeep dealer and was told that this is a very common problem and said the repairs start at $2,200. I did some research on the internet pertaining to this ticking and numerous videos on youtube showing how to repair the lifter noise. This is a known problem and I feel Chrysler should make the fix.
- Falmouth, MA, USA
I only have 56,000 miles on my 2014 Jeep rubicon unlimited and the motor is already making a ticking noise.. not only do I change my oil at the recommended mileage I also buy the most expensive and the best oil so I wouldn't have to deal with something like this.
- Metairie, LA, USA
2014 Jeep Wrangler polar addition oil cooler filter housing leak. Many many Jeep's are having the same issue. There needs to be a recall. Started leaking oil in this area. Smelled burning oil when I run it and also gets overheated. Https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/stock-jk-tech-12/attention-2014-Wrangler-have-bad-oil-leak-problems-303650/
- Odessa, TX, USA
Engine oil leak (fire hazard). The engine oil filter housing (part number 68105583aa) is widely reported to faulty by owners of this vehicle year (2014). This part cracks under routine driving and leaks engine oil onto hot system components, such as the exhaust cross over and transmission, where the oil burns and creates a fire hazard. Myself and my passengers have noticed this smoke before it ignited. However others have reported a fire. The oil leak generally occurs when the engine has come up to temperature and the vehicle has been in motion long enough to reach normal operating oil pressure and temperature. The problem occurs if the vehicle is stationary or in motion, regardless of road conditions. The leak is not immediately detected by a low oil pressure, high temperature, or other similar warning, further increasing the fire risk. Further, the leaking oil posses an environmental danger and is hazardous. Prior model years had a different, metal part which does not crack and leak under routine use. It is believed when this part was replaced with a plastic component in 2014+ models, the new, plastic part was defective or insufficient for its high temperature operating environment inside the engine. This part should be recalled and replaced by the manufacturer (fca). Attached photo shows: Oil (light brown) pooling beneath leaking oil filter housing (foreground) on the engine block itself.
- Denver, CO, USA
2014 Jeep Wrangler pentastar oil cooler leaks which pours onto exhaust manifold and starts on fire. Happened to me coming home from work. Luckily I was in the driveway and I put it out with my extinguisher. Oil everywhere leaking down engine and on the under carriage. Caught it in time and nothing else was effected. Good thing I wasn't on the freeway with my whole family in the vehicle. Fca us llc should fix this issue. Very scary especially when unexpected. Please fca us llc fix this issue so it no longer happens to other families. Cause it sure looks like it's a problem.
- Grand Forks, ND, USA
There is a known issue with faulty oil coolers that a bunch of people are experiencing and Jeep should be fixing these as a faulty part. Many owners of the 2014 models and possibly other models have experienced cracked oil cooler housings.
- Fontana, CA, USA
Vehicle only has about 66K miles and after a new oil change, I could hear a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. After taking it to a mechanic and researching for similar issues from other Jeep owners. It seems the 3.6L pentastar engine is notorious for having a camshaft or lifter go bad
- Fort Hood, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to love preowned autocenter (4401 S padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78411), to be diagnosed. The vehicle received a new computer and the relay panel was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed and remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 71,452.
- Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Took in for oil change and they found a leak in the back of the engine on the drivers side dripping down after the oil change. Could not find where it was coming from.
- Davenport, IA, USA
Crack in oil filter houseing
- Bloomington, IN, USA
My Jeep stalled twice while driving in traffic. Would not start immediately following each event. Loss of brakes and power steering while driving at speed created safety hazard to me and surrounding drivers.
- Houston, TX, USA
I was driving down road and lost power like it dropped into neutral. Pull over to side of the road and by time I stopped had smoke coming into the cab. Got out and saw flames in engine compartment. Called police and fire but vehicle was total loss. Consumer stated there were no electrical issues and no engine light came on. Flames were coming from the bottom of the engine.
- Macomb, MI, USA
The plastic oil filter housing cracked at about 26,000 miles causing a major engine oil leak from the top of the engine. Oil has leaked down and splattered all over the undercarriage of the vehicle and onto the transmission and exhaust pipe causing significant smoking and a potential fire hazard. The mechanic advised that this is a common failure on 3.6L pentastar V6 engines and the the only fix is a replacement of the part at a cost of $830.
- Fanwood, NJ, USA
The oil filter adapter in my Jeep Wrangler cracked door is broken and is causing oil to leak into my cooler and damage that
- Harrisburg, PA, USA
Loud ticking from the left side of engine. A known problem with many model years of Jeep. I was told I do not have the warranty any longer because my warranty for the vehicle started in 2013. If I did, this known issue would not be covered. Shop wanted 3K dollars to repair. Sound happens with car running all the time in drive or just idle. Gets louder as I accelerate.
- Sarasota, FL, USA
When my 2014 Jeep Wrangler jku is running, there is a loud engine ticking noise that is coming from the driver's side of the engine. It is a lifter that needs to be replaced as well as the cam. The Jeep runs fine, but the noise is troubling. It's a costly repair!
- Sweetwater, TN, USA
Motor has a constant tic seems to be getting louder as time goes
- Winter Haven, FL, USA
- Lebanon, IN, USA