Six problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Jeep has developed a ticking noise that has become louder and louder, noise is present whether vehicle is stationary or in movement and increases with the speed of the vehicle. Mechanic advised that it is faulty rockers and that they need to be replaced. He also acknowledged this is an extremely common problem with all penstar 3. 6l in all Chrysler products.
Vehicle has just over 65k miles on it and has been maintained properly with regular oil changes. Ticking noise on the passenger side of the engine. Turned out the lifters and cam shaft had failed. Replaced by dealer at a total cost of just over $2400. Based on numerous Jeep forum visits and research, this is a part defect in the cam lifter and is epidemic. Fca is requiring owners to pay for their poor quality parts being installed in their 3. 6l pentastar engines. Have fca issue a recall and reimburse those that have been charged to replace their faulty parts.
Engine began making ticking noise from engine bay at about 77,000 miles. Jeep has been serviced as required with quality synthetic oil and filters since new. Done more often than Jeep requires. Took to dealer who agreed it was making noise and needed fixed. When valve covers were removed they found rocker arms bad on 2 cylinders and tappets collapsed on 3 cylinders. Service manager said this was a common problem that Chrysler knows about. They have a star case bulletin, # s1309000016 published about this. Said they are doing several of the pentastar v6 engines a month. This is a engine that is used in Mini vans, chargers, challengers, 200's and 300's, maybe others. Happening in all of these vehicles. This is a known problem and Chrysler should have a recall for this. Rocker arm bearings not hardened correctly is what they told me. Being out of warranty, I had to pay out of pocket to fix this.
Ticking noise from engine.
A ticking noise. Valves ticking. I was told. That there is a recall on this with Jeep. Wranglers.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. While starting the vehicle there was an abnormal ticking noise. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The abnormal ticking noise is becoming more frequently. The vehicle was taken to the local tates auto group 505-906-6752who stated that the vehicle was working as designed the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but did not assist. The failure mileage was 3,000. Ap.