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Chart based on 67 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
62000 mi
US $10
Replaced Gas Cap - leaked enough to give DTC errors
102000 mi
US $1700
Water pump self destructed and also damaged radiator
53700 mi
The push start ignition and keyless touch and go features quit working.
196000 mi
Head gasket seal failure cost $2,000 to replace.
34000 mi
exhaust manifold bolts broken
48000 mi
US $650
Water pump was making a whining sound - replaced
26100 mi
US $106
Fuel System Diagnostics run but no problem located.
56000 mi
US $450
starting issue(long crank time,sputtering,would start fine with remote)found to be internal fuel pump relay stuck open. lead to dead battery and "broken key" warning. overlay harness installed to correct issue. also recall service on brakes.
73900 mi
US $100
engine mounts blown and leaking. causing severe vibration at idle and substantial "clunk" on start up
76000 mi
US $100
failure of radiator (while at speed on highway). after replacement of radiator, thermostat and lower hoses it was found that the water pump was not moving sufficient fluid. it was also changed out.
tons of fluid exposure under hood
76700 mi
US $100
error code p2135, check engine and voltage light appeared. (TPS voltage correlation error) dropped off and dealer also recovered hard code related to throttle body internal voltage error. Entire throttle body was swapped out.
74500 mi
US $20
evaporative emissions leak code, replaced gas cap refueled to full tank. code went away
86000 mi
US $100
check engine light codes showed, throttle wrong position detected. recall work done on throttle pedal clip
pan and related seals replaced, system flushed and oil replaced.
front diff serviced. power steering system flushed and refilled
alignment* (was not done and vehicle had to be taken to alternate shop)
codes reset Wrong oil type detected. Upon inspection it was found that the oil changed at last service was 5-30 synthetic (vs 5-20 conventional required) weeping at pan seal and drain plug found to be leaking excessively.
80000 mi
US $200
Faulty brake pedal sensor caused Electronic Throttle Control sensor to fail. Vehicle would lose all throttle control momentarily. Easy fix.
88400 mi
US $80
Temperature sensor
24180 mi
Water pump housing leak
68000 mi
Exhaust manifold leak and timing chain cover oil leak. All covered under warranty.
102000 mi
US $400
Water pump failure.
30380 mi
replaced pcv valve due to smoke from exhaust.
11000 mi
Major issues with keyless ignition system, soemtimes fails to recognize key in car, then shuts car off. Truck died on the freeway. Have been to dealership 4 times for this
7000 mi
This on-going shudder problem cannot seem to be fixed. The vehicle has been in the shop for 21 days now. They replaced the drivetrain control module. Chrysler determined it was the wrong module. Did not fix the problem.
39000 mi
US $140
Check gas cap light sudden onset even though the gas cap was found to be properly secured. Two weeks later Check Engine Light comes on - problem w/ EVAP. Dealer inspects & determines bad gas cap. Replaces gas cap.
65300 mi
US $700
bearings in water pump started to fail causing intermittent loud squeaking noises from under the hood
78740 mi
C $200
Noisy water pump bearing. Replaced pump.
109120 mi
C $700
Water pump was leaking.
39000 mi
US $700
Radiator blew out (plastic section on the side) Installed new radiator, hoses, and cap. Noticed temp gauge rising quickly when only two blocks from my preferred service station. When I parked in the service station I got out and saw the fluid pouring out from under the car.
1000 mi
Engine check light came on diagnosed as small evap leak, dealer ordered replacment purge solenoid, installed it following week, no further problems.
4000 mi
Transmission shudder, performed Rapid Response TSB flash
1000 mi
Blew a heater hose at 500 miles...dealer said hose was not seated properly and replaced hose clamp. Towed to dealer and picked up next day...also rotors needed to be cut? Pulsation in brakes when i brought it in for hose repair.
Multiple attempts to start most often in the morning. The vehicle stalls while driving. Fuel pump running after vehicle is turned off. The totally integrated power module (TIPM) was replaced.
33800 mi
US $700
The check engine light came on and it was a problem with the coolant thermometer keeping the car too cold.
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
81000 mi
US $550
Oil cooler housing damaged. Unit houses oil filter cartridge. Small spring within unit that oil filter mounts to broke during change of filter.
91000 mi
US $400
Engine oil switch problem causing intermittent power loss and check engine lights. Problem was attempted to fix once and persisted after vehicle was initially returned.
72852 mi
US $368
Check engine light came on no other symptoms. Replaced Thermostat housing, replaced T-Stat assembly/ Bled and filled coolant.
139000 mi
US $48
Thermostat stuck open, engine running too cool. Replaced t-stat.
130200 mi
C $270
Exhaust pipe replacement
40600 mi
Maintenance and recalls. Accelerator stuck.
11000 mi
SKIM module failure, vehicle would not recognize keys or start, even with manual key. Key fob locked with manual key inserted and had to be forcibly removed. Vehicle towed to dealer for repair.
8000 mi
Cam position sensor defective. Brought to dealer for replacement. Problem corrected.
38000 mi
US $100
Transmission cooler leaking/same part as the A/C condenser.
67700 mi
US $100
Fuel pump relay in TPIM failed. The thermostat was sticking open. It was replaced and cooling system flushed.
47000 mi
US $38
overheating when towing. Changed out thermostat, bled cooling system. suspect the radiator is just plain not big enough for towing in 100+ degree temps in the southwest desert mountains.
64700 mi
US $350
Intermittintly, ehicle would crank, but not start. If using starter button, could not get car to stop cranking. Dealer traced problem to fuel pump relay. Had to pay for repair, submitting for refund on recall.
117000 mi
US $275
Oil cooler leak. Replaced oil cooler, which entailed removing upper and lower intake manifolds.
Water pump was making noise, pump replaced under warranty
26300 mi
Intermittent problems with stalling and failure to start, key fobs replaced.
50000 mi
US $100
Vehicle occasionally stalled after starting, dealer replaced Wireless Ignition Node.
68000 mi
Check engine light and sluggish performance, replaced exhaust cam phasers.
104300 mi
US $100
Intermittent CEL, replaced evaporative system detector
128000 mi
US $100
and motor mount
89900 mi
C $408
replace esim
47000 mi
Harmonic balancer dislodged causing puncture of timing chain cover. Due to intermittent nature of problem, diagnosis was difficult.
51200 mi
WIN ignition failure. Car failed to start intermittently.
15000 mi
Full engine replacement
60000 mi
There was a cylinder misfiring that had to be replaced. Two days, more than a spark plug. Wife thinks they replaced the cylinder itself.
55000 mi
US $100
Replaced thermostat
36200 mi
US $1700
Intermittently cranks but no start. Fuel pump relay recall performed to alleviate issue. Didn't solve problem. Next, WIN module replaced. That didn't work. Finally, TIPM replaced, which so far has worked, albeit $1500 later.
95000 mi
US $50
Bad thermostat, causing check engine light. Replaced thermostat, and cleared code. Code did not return.
53000 mi
US $150
Replaced cylinder heads and valve
87000 mi
Cylinder head had to be replaced. Covered under warranty. Replace catalytic converter
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