The oil filter housing and oil cooler is leaking causing oil to pool on top of engine. This could cause a fire due to oil running down the engine and getting on the exhaust.
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The oil filter housing is leaking and the valves and rocker arms need replacing
Regarding complaint number: 11175198. The information provided to you in my complaint was sent to jeep us customer care, fiat chrysler automotive group (fca) first, and they fwd it to the jeep chrysler regional manager for approval to open a "star" case so engineering technicians at fca could look at the problem on the jeep as identified to you. The regional maintenance manager --refused to open the "star" case --fearing that the identified electrical & engine problem could cause a recall and safety recall. On 2-18-2019 I received a call from us customer care at fiat chrysler automotive, and told that because of the area management refusal to open a "star" my case with them has been closed.
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.
While driving moderate speed on a rural rd (est miles 115k), all red & yellow lights came on, "no bus" light came on which is not listed in the ops manual, windshield wipers came on, RPM gauge went to zero, fuel gauge went to empty, engine light flashing and engine running rough to possible stall. Within a period of time 10 min or so everything came back to normal and jeep ran ok. This has happen to my wife who is a rural mail carrier on many occasions. In fact in 1 week it happened every day and it has happened many times over a long period. Jeep service folks don't know what is causing the problem as the codes do not pin point the problem. They "think" possibility it could be pwr fuse box, main computer or fwd instrument panel ea at a cost of over $1000 to replace. Service folks want t jeep brought to them with lights on, gauges zero, engine light flashing but it's an intermittent problem and they are 30 miles or more away depending where the problem happens. Service folks have had the jeep for a total of 3 days in jan & feb and drove it over 150 mile and the problem never appeared. In feb 2015 while driving (24,171 miles) the engine light came "on" and jeep stalled in the middle of the road. It was restarted and driven so jeep was then taken to dealer and they found that a fault code said "wiring does not have enough slack between sensor & wiring causing poor connection". Replaced cam sensor & wiring. Fault cleared. Have photos of dash with "all lights and gauges showing zero and no bus light on and wipers going back and forth. I'll send if you need them but it all lights and gauges which are depicted in the ops manual. This possible engine stalling while driving and possible electrical fire is a safety issue. This problem has occurred over many months throughout 2018.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. When the vehicle was started, there was a large puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the oil was leaking from the oil cooler filter housing onto the exhaust fan. Champion chrysler jeep dodge ram (4505 west 96th street, indianapolis, in 46268, (317) 872-6200) diagnosed that the oil cooler filter housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Drive the jeep approximately 10 miles on 1/18/19. Parked it in my drive way for the night. Air temp got to between 15 and 20 degrees that night. At approximately 10:30 am I started the jeep to allow it to warm up before driving 3 miles to town. At about mile 2 I noticed a burning oil smell. I pulled off the road and saw motor oil covering my transmission and exhaust. I checked the oil and it was about 1/2 a quart low. I drove the jeep home at that point and parked it. Called the dealership and scheduled an appointment. I was told it was a crack in the oil cooler housing assembly. Service tech explained it was a common issue with this year model and that jeep was aware of it. When I asked about pricing and recalls the tech said it wasn't a recalled part and the total repair cost would be around $1000.00. Confused I called around to other jeep owners as well as other authorized jeep repair shops and was told this. It is a very common problem but not covered under any recall. This problem is all to common for there not to be a recall. The danger lies in the fact that had someone less knowledgeable been driving, fire could have erupted from the large amount of oil on the exhaust, engine failure due to a sudden loss of oil, and not to mention the oil that is now running onto the roadway. And the environmental issues as well.
Upon startup, in park and stationary, engine revs to 4000-5000 RPM, turn ignition to off and restart, engine revs to 4000-5000 RPM, turn ignition to off, wait 30 seconds restart everything seems fine. Bought new in 2014, has happened several times over the last 5 years.
Freezing cold (teens) temps outside, started vehicle, huge oil puddle under after 10 minutes running to warm up. Took snake camera, found oil running out rear and down tranny bell housing. Found engine oil cooler to be the problem which is plastic!!!!!!. This is a fire hazard to say the least.
Check engine light. Mechanic told me it would cost about one thousand dollars for the repair of the oil sensor switch located inside the engine. The vehicle has about 31k miles and I'm the original owner. Please lmk if this is a common problem. [xxx]. My name is [xxx] vehicle is rarely used. At the time I noticed the engine light it had been sitting for about a week. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc
2014 wrangler has known faulty oil pressure sending unit sensor as there was a tsb on july 15, 2014 stating such. Tsb # 18-034-14 rev. A and rrt 14-046. 1,000 miles short of the 3 yr, 36k mile warranty, but 6 months past the 3 year and jeep wants $411 to fix their known problem. Jeep states since it is a sensor, it not covered by the longer powertrain warranty.
Takara recall the oil cooler housing is leaking which is causing oil to run down and spray all over underneath the engine and trans, causing smome. I'm seeing hundreds of post about the same issue.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to iverson max jeep (101 2nd st, huron, sd) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000.
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.
Oil filter/ cooler cracked and leaking oil. Jeep states I was 16days outside the powertrain warranty and will not help cover costs to repair well known issue for 3.6l pentastar engine
I recently drove my jeep about 14 hours roundtrip for thanksgiving. I checked the oil right before because I knew an oil change was coming up, but it was still fine so I didn't worry about it. On the way home, the 'change oil soon' light came on, so I checked it again when I got home and it was completely dry! I'm not really sure how it was still running. I put more oil in it and took it to the dealer and they found a crack in the oil cooler. I hadn't had an issue with leaking until this point, but I heard others with the same type of car have had the same issue.
Oil filter and cooler leaking oil all over engine and exhaust the fumes from burning oil all inside the cabine
Oil filter housing and cooler unit cracked causing oil to leak down on top of exhaust posing a fire hazard.
I developed a oil leak due to the known issue with the oil cooler/filter housing developing a crack on my 2014 jeep wrangler unlimited. This is causing oil to drip on the exhaust while driving and posing a fire risk.
Started up my vehicle to take daughter to the bus. Drove 20 yards to the road to wait on the bus backed up my jeep and shut it off after she got on the bus. Oil was everywhere. Took it to the mechanic and the oil filter housing cooler or whatever he called it was broken. Apparently from what he told me and what I read this is an extremely common problem for the 2014 model. Knowing it's a common problem and a vital piece of the jeep functionality, why is it made of plastic and why is there no recall on it? My jeep literally lost all oil.
Massive oil leak covering entire engine and exhaust system caused by defective 68105583af adapter - engine oil filter
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to mclarty daniel chrysler dodge jeep ram (2201 se moberly ln, bentonville, ar 72712, (479) 250-3900) where it was diagnosed that the engine oil pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Oil filter adapter cracked, now leaking oil.
Noticed oil on my driveway two months after a routine oil change. Took to the dealer and the oil filter housing was cracked. Jeep only had 41k miles on it, resulting in a $1050 repair cost to replace. I normally take it to an oil change place (mr good lube), but they refused to work on my jeep this time since they were aware of this oil filter housing issue (and I am guessing have been blamed). I took it to my normal mechanic instead for the oil change. Two months later, the oil started leaking so was forced to take it to the dealer.
Vehicle was smoking and leaking oil at various times. Dealer identified the issue as a cracked oil cooler.
My car recently started a ticking noise that will not go away. Ticking increases while vehicle accelerates.
At about 30,000 miles while on a highway my jeep suddenly smelled like it was burning and I lost acceleration on it. Took it to my life time mechanic and he told me that there was oil sludge everywhere on the engine. He changed the oil out, cleaned out the engine but didn't find any issues with the oil tank or hoses. A year later, now at 40,000 miles, my check engine light suddenly comes on. Mechanic reads a "misfire" error. He changes out all my spark plugs, the ignition coil and the plenum gasket. Cleans out the fuel injectors and the car is humming beautifully again. But 5 days later, again the check engine light comes on. Mechanic checks everything he did and can't find anything wrong. He researched and thinks it could be the exhaust valve seats being worn out. Recommends I take it to the dealership. Low and behold, they discover that a cylinder head needs to be completely replaced! Apparently an issue they keep encountering frequently in this model. I've seen it posted on a bunch of threads regarding jeeps. Thank goodness I was 4 days away from my 5 year warranty to expire when this happened!!!! I think there should be a recall on all the 2014 jeeps to make sure this issue is resolved once and for all. My VIN did not show a recall per your system, but all 2014 jeeps should be checked since it's occurring so frequently, and people will be out of their warranty soon with that year's model.
Oil filter adapter part no. 68105583aa fails and causes oil leak.
Cracked oil filter housing unit. Following a regular oil change.
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