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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Engine cam replaced then blew up at dealer Dealor replaced with new engine for $1000 deductible.
109000 mi
Known manufacturing defect on Pentastar v6 engine cylinder heads for certain model years manufactured in Mexico, bad casting eventually causes overheating and failure of #5 or #6 cylinder. Paid for diagnostic charge upfront but was refunded once dealer determined it a known issue (TSB). Pentastars dot com discusses the issue.
54000 mi
PCV system pressure error. Mechanic did not tighten oil fill cap.
182900 mi
C $600
thermostat, gaskets, oil change, wheel alignment
158100 mi
C $300
Replaced one of the pipes for the exhaust that rusted. To be expected with 10+ year old car.
125000 mi
US $350
Defective TIPM
60000 mi
It needed the fuel injectors cleaned mainly.
31700 mi
high pitched whining noise lasted about 5-30 seconds in sub-zero cold weather during cold start. Idle pulley was replaced as per TSB.
22420 mi
had to change a stuck PCV valve
new style soooo if changed out of warranty will cost over
$108...plus labour....new style PCV alone is around $60.....usual style PCV is usually around $3 to $10...so
what a rip off
87860 mi
C $160
Thermostat replacement, had failed. Oil sensor due to code.
3000 mi
Belt area squeaked at low temps at morning startup - and only at that time. Finally the dealership was able to make the problem stop by replacing the idler pulley.
14440 mi
When I pressed hard on the gas pedal to pass a vehicle, the pedal stuck and would not release for several seconds. It did it again when I was parked in a parking spot,engine off and floor mat removed. When pressed far enough, it sticks.
60760 mi
Engine light on, rough idling, needed a new left cylinder head, known issue through Chrysler on small number of pentastar motors. Water pump was replaced as well
59960 mi
Cylinder head, #6 misfire. Exhaust valve would not seal properly when closed, leading to misfire.
30500 mi
Check engine light for one cylinder miss. Left side cylinder head was replaced. Problem is known to Chrysler. No cost.
46000 mi
Replace coolant
73690 mi
US $375
Replaced thermostat due to CEL. Thermostat was not closing properly.
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