Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

19 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2021

During the winter storm in texas temperatures where below 0. My family was without power and need to evacuate. After starting the engine I started to smell burning oil with the engine idling. I noticed there was engine oil dripping from transmission, driveshafts and skid plates. I traced the oil back up to the engine and then further to the top of the engine. There is engine oil and coolant pooled in the valley between the engine heads, underneath the intake manifold. The oil filter/cooler assembly is leaking either the o-rings are bad or the plastic housing has cracked. Researching I found this has been an issue for some time. Clearly a manufacturers defect. Why no recalls? plus the part from retailers state the the part is no longer available for purchase.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2021

Running errands in the Jeep I started to smell burning oil while stopped with the engine idling. Returned home to notice there was engine oil dripping from transmission, driveshafts and skid plates. I traced the oil back up to the engine and then further to the top of the engine. There is engine oil and coolant pooled in the valley between the engine heads, underneath the intake manifold. The diagnosis is the oil filter/cooler assembly. Either the o-rings are bad or the plastic housing has cracked. The Jeep is out of warranty for both the bumper to bumper and the powertrain. However, the Jeep has less than 50k miles on the odometer. The repair will be done by my self as my abilities are competent and I refuse to pay 1200. 00 dollars for a mechanic or dealership to perform this task, particularly seeing the total cost of parts is less than 250. 00. Fca should be held responsible as leaks in the lubricating and cooling system could result in catastrophic engine failure, vehicle fires, loss of life or great bodily harm and harm to surrounding individuals, property and/or the environment. Sounds like enough to warrant a recall, if you ask me.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that oil had leaked from under the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact determined that the oil had leaked from the engine intake manifold. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer barnett Chrysler and Jeep located at 3430 hwy 61 n, white bear lake, mn 55110 and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,500.

4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2020

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.

5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

Need to replace oil sensors, filter housing & intake manifold gasket set-warped. Oil leaking everywhere due to cracked housing. There have been complaints since 2014 in all makes of Jeep/Chrysler cars and they refuse to recall/fix. This is a serious danger!.

6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2020

The check engine light came on. I had my mechanic shop check the codes and the oil pressure sensor that is mounted in the oil filter housing went out at 64000 miles. The repairs are very expensive since the intake manifold will need to be removed to replace the parts. The oil filter housing which the oil pressure mounts into will also need to be replaced since it was leaking. The shop advised they have replaced several in the last few months and the issue was very common.

7 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2020

Jeep started leaking oil at 57000 miles oil leak was due to a known part failure the oil housing which is plastic and can easily crack. Vehicle has only been serviced at dealership where it was bought. Oil housing located under manifold, oil leak can potentially cause a fire when it splatters on manifold. Jeep knows this part can fail at any time.

8 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2020

In 2014 mopar started using a plastic oil filer / cooler housing on the 3. 6 penstar engines. This plastic oil filer/cooler housing is easy to crack or develop oil leaks. The oil then puddles up under the intake manifold laying against the hot engine block. It appears to be a faulty design that could result in engine fires or breakdowns from loss of oil. This is used on lots of different models of vehicles. Mine is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler unlimited. The oil leaks anytime the engine is running. After the engine valley is full the oil runs down the back of the engine and falls on the transmission bell housing and exhaust pipe causing burning oil smell and possible fire hazard. Mopar should replace these on all vehicles after the 2014 year.

9 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2019

No oil pressure and check engine light on,noise from the engine lifters knocking now the dealer shows me dirt on the intake manifold cover and that is way the engine seized. The oil sensor not working I said.

10 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2019

The engine oil cooler assembly is leaking a large amount of oil into the "v" of the engine and dripping on to the exhaust manifolds. The vehicle was parked for over a week and upon driving smoke with the smell of burning oil filled the passenger compartment. To the extent that the vehicle needed to be pulled over and inspected for fire and damage. It was noted that the transmission, frame rails, and exhaust pipes were covered in oil and the vehicle was approximately 2. 5 quarts low on oil. No prior signs of an oil leak were present before the smoke and burn oil smell was noticed during normal use of the vehicle.

11 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2019

Leaking oil due to oil cooler failure. This is a known issue on the 3. 6l penstar engines and Chrysler Dodge Jeep does nothing to repair it. I have looked up plenty of threads and videos on this and this is not a easy or cheap repair. The result is oil leaking from the back of the of the intake manifold and down the back of the engine and to the ground.

12 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2018

Oil filter cooler adapter leaking and due to the placement of the unit intake manifold must be removed. Oil leaking and covering undercarriage and exhaust, appears to be a chronic and well documented problem with the 3. 6 penstar engine. After a little research the unit appears to be a well known issue. Time for Chrysler to step up.

13 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2018

The oil filter housing on the v6 3. 6l penstar failed, allowing oil to leak directly onto the intake manifold while the vehicle is running. From there the oil drained down the back of the engine, down the transmission and onto the exhaust system. From personal experience I know this to be a fire hazard. Based on my own research this failure is a known problem with this year model and resulted in the manufacturer making changes on later models. However, this does address the thousands of vehicles still on the road. Part number seems to be 68105583aa.

14 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2018

Massive oil leak at the oil cooler housing. (2 quarts per day). Leaking on the top of the motor and leaking down the back passenger side engine directly over the hot exhaust manifold. Leak occurs at all rpm ranges and leaves massive puddles of oil everywhere I go which is not good for the environment. And presents a fire hazard if stuck in traffic and engine temps rise enough to cause ignition of leaking oil over a hot exhaust manifold.

15 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2017

Engine leaks oil from the "oil filter adapter" that is cracked. The oil leaks onto the manifold and gets really hot causing a burning smell. It could potentially set a fire to the engine. I noticed this because of the strong burning smell and the white smoke coming from the engine.

16 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2017

Oil leak coming from the top of the engine - looks to be under the intake manifold.

17 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2017

Vehicle check engine light came on shortly after regular service at the dealer. Returned to have it checked, was told that the issue was caused by a faulty oil pressure sensor. The location of the sensor requires removal of the intake manifold, fuel injector's and rails, etc. , resulting in approx. 4 hours of labor at the dealer. The dealer advised that they have "seen thousands of these sensor's fail on the 3. 6 engine". There is a TSB; 18-034-14 rev. A, documenting complaints. Because the vehicle has 41k miles on it, the dealer will not cover the cost of the repair. I called the manufacturer to complain about the fact there apparently is no recall on this defective item. I was told that I could do nothing, except for put in a complaint about the dealer. I told them that the dealer is not the problem, it is the manufacturer who refuses to issue a recall despite the fact there are numerous instances of this part failing across their product line. Was told to complain to NHTSA.

18 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2016

Leaks oil from oil cooler housing under the intake manifold; oil runs down back of engine; noted with excessive temperature changes due to weather conditions; oil cooler housing is cracked.

19 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2016

Did oil and filter change at the dealership. I got on the freeway and looked at my rear window when I saw smoke. Did not think of it much since I figured its the old oil burning. Drove for a good 2-3 miles and it was getting worse. Pulled over to the side and a lot of smoke got inside the vehicle. Got out and the oil was draining over the muffler, transmission cover that was causing the smoke. I thought they forgot to put the screw back on or the oil filter loose. Called the dealership told them what happened and called a tow truck. Once at the dealership, was told by the tech that it might of been the oil cooler that was draining or got cracked, he said that this is pretty common. I checked online for recalls but did not find any but I did notice a lot of Jeep forums online that this was an issue with this model yr. This could be a fire hazard with all that oil draining on the muffler and the engine. Bad design overall! I even know that, it doesn't take a genius to figure that out, its common sense. Making parks with plastic pipes? by the engine and in a hot area? it might be to save money in parts but I am paying on a $40000 Jeep. Got the part 68105583aa replaced with 68105583ae. Hopefully this got motified.



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