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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
68500 mi
Engine was knocking loudly after engine warmup. Took to dealer, diagnosed as valve train noise. They rebuilt the top end of the motor, replacing valves and cams. Covered under warranty
55915 mi
US $423
Radiator was leaking and replaced
32000 mi
Engine Cooling System - Radiator developed a small leak, to where you could smell but not see antifreeze.
Upon inspection, it was determined radiator had a leak and was determined to be manufacturer defect. Covered under warranty.
117360 mi
US $3200
Engine making rattling noise, check engine light on. Turned out to be worn out rocker arms, a common issue on the pentastar 3.6 engine.
Shop had to replace all rocker arms both sides of the engine and one cam shaft.
138000 mi
US $821
Oil leaking from top of engine, due to cracked oil filter / oil cooler housing (made of plastic from the factory).
Intake had to be removed to replace this. Part was aftermarket upgrade made out of aluminum.
Work included oil change also.
39680 mi
Had a check engine light appear, but dissapear within the same day.
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
7000 mi
The engine started slowly leaking oil at 6000 miles. It appears to be a rear main seal leak. Dealer mis-diagnosed problem as oil pan leak, even after dye was added to the system. I'll wait until the mechanic is less busy and bring it back.
9500 mi
Brought the car in for the same oil leak as the June trip. They confirmed that the rear main seal was bad and replaced it.
12500 mi
Check engine light came on showing code P300 multiple cylinder misfire. This code came and went twice over the course of 2 weeks. No noticeable symptoms while driving (this is how it always starts). Dealer applied software update that supposedly resolves this issue. I'm worried that this software buffers the problem and that it will get worse in the future.
17000 mi
Smelled coolant. Dealer performed radiator pressure test. No leaks found.
33000 mi
Oil pressure switch OB2 scan code “PO6DE
17000 mi
Software update for fuel injection.
43000 mi
US $550
New radiator, had a leak
26000 mi
Small leak in cooling system found by antifreeze smell when pulled in the garage. First trip to dealer to find problem, then they had to order part for radiator. 2nd trip took about 6 hours to fix problem.
41000 mi
US $100
Radiator cracked , complained to dealer but they claimed they could not find it
70000 mi
US $60
Thermostat was going bad as evidenced by P0128 diagnostic code. Replaced the water pump ($35) and added anti-freeze ($15). Additional $10 for repair was to purchase funnel designed for adding coolant to radiator.
2000 mi
Dashboard fuel, engine,brake light on. Car goes into limp mode. Not repaired. This happened on three different occasions.
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
45000 mi
Pentastar left cylinder head problem.
Received random misfire codes for two months. Then got specific codes:302, 304. Misfires in 2nd and 4th cylinders.
Dealer replaced cylinder head under warranty. Additionally replaced all lifters and rockers. Known problem with pentastar engines.
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
29700 mi
Radiator cap blowing off steam as if over pressurized and bad smell of coolant. After pressure checking the radiator the dealer replaced radiator cap with a higher PSI value. Problem reoccurred about a week later. Dealer replaced radiator cap with an even HIGHER PSI value. Problem has not happened again.
14800 mi
Kept smelling coolant after driving. Coolant level became low over time. Found dried coolant on bottom or radiator. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced radiator under warranty.
56000 mi
US $100
Strong smell of coolant from front grill area after driving. Found bad radiator. Radiator replaced
124000 mi
US $100
Oil leaking beneath oil Pan. Upper Oil pan seal leaking. Replaced seal
130000 mi
US $100
Engine started making tapping noise. Found that failed rocker arm failure is a common problem. Dealer confirmed and replaced rocker arms
6000 mi
oil leak....after an oil change, I noticed a bad leak...took it to dealer, who said it was a oil filter gasket failure. Replaced gasket.
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