Nine problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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.
Ticking noises when vehicle in motion for highway driving and city driving. Left cylinder head cracks.
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.
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!.
Ticking noise from the engine on both driver and passenger sides. The noise becomes louder when the engine gets warm, especially when it is close to a wall or other vehicles. Diagnostic from dealership says it is due to rocker arm failures.
Engine started ticking sounds like a valve or lifter.
3. 6 ticking noise sounds like lifters or rockers.
My car recently started a ticking noise that will not go away. Ticking increases while vehicle accelerates.