2018 Sahara w/ 55k mi Needs New Engine

[Muddog]

2018 JL Sahara owner with 55k miles w/ V6 Penstar.

2018 egine design flaw of cam shaft caused metal shavings in my engine. Even though it has 5k mi under warranty Jeep won’t help cover any cost due to known issue with cam shaft and misfire issue that has an active class action lawsuit. Jeep has made changes to the engine design 7 times since that year due to this common malfunction and design flaw.

Since I’m over the 60 month (even though I’m under the 60k mi) Jeep won’t do right by the customer. Although they clearly see there’s something wrong because they had to make design changes to the engine a number of times to fix the problem since that model year they won’t take responsibility or for any cost. Where’s is the anccountability and why doesn’t Jeep stand by its product by doing right by its customer, “Jeep family”.

Called “jeep cares,” more like Jeep (doesn’t) Care. One Jeep Cares rep wouldn’t even forward me to a supervisor when politely asking. Refused to do so. Stating they were unavailable. Politely asked to leave a message with them or provide me with a way to contact them. She refused to forward the call, prove them with my info or provide me with a contact to reach them with my concern.

Has anyone else had something similar happen to them. I’m sure you’re out there. Any pointers or advice?

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[mwilk012]

Have you considered leasing in the future? Seems you have a misconception as to the nature of ownership.

You likely don’t “need” an engine. Replace the camshaft and rocker arms, change the oil a few times.

 

[Muddog]

Misconception to ownership? Theres a class action lawsuit for exactly what I’m dealing with. This type of problem with an engine at 55k miles, at an engines infantile stage in its life expectancy is unacceptable. Especially with the oh so dependable, “tried and true” Penstar V6 3.6 L engine.

 

[DocHolliday709]

Misconception to ownership? Theres a class action lawsuit for exactly what I’m dealing with. This type of problem with an engine at 55k miles, at an engines infantile stage in its life expectancy is unacceptable. Especially with the oh so dependable, “tried and true” Penstar V6 3.6 L engine.

I had a similar experience on my 97 wrangler back in the day with the same amount of mileage. They admitted that the motor was defective but refused to do anything about it. I had to replace the motor with a Marshall engine, that has a better warranty than the POS you buy off of the lot brand new.

 

[Wbino]

It's sucks but you are out of warranty.
Are you the first owner?

 

[JO DYRT]

2018 JLUS 2.0T Engine, slightly over 60K I was getting a P06DD code thrown about oil issues. Had it into dealer about 6 times and they replaced all sorts of sensors and even the Oil pump and the last time they sent a FCA engineer out to look at it and they changed the engine under my extended warranty. Different Engine, different issues, different outcome.

 

[Punkn89]

F it - Hemi swap.

 

[hamiamham69]

Depending on how liberal your state is you may have some recourse under consumer protection laws. Outside of that you might as well join the lawsuit. I have a 2019 with the same mileage and I pray every day this doesn’t happen to me..

This is an admitted design flaw as is the dreaded hinge/panel rust issue. Not exactly sure why but FCA seems unfriendly at best and hostile at worst to their customers as well as their dealers.

Good luck. You can also file your own lawsuit as well. You don’t have to join the class if you don’t want to…

 

[Muddog]

It's sucks but you are out of warranty.
Are you the first owner?

First owner. No accidents. Always timely on any routine maintenance.

 

[Bayrat]

This is why I sent the 2018 GC down the road. It was in mint condition, but I no longer trusted that the engine wouldn't self destruct. You have a Wrangler, so a V8 swap sounds like something worth looking at.

 

[Old Dogger]

Another sad story. This is why; extended warranty insurance policies are so important. So, you have two options, replace the engine with a used 3.6, or new.
Option number two: As suggested above, change out the defective parts, then start flushing the oil out with low mileage oil changes. Your call........
As for warranty, when one is out of the warranty timeframe, or mileage, then there is no more warranty period!

 

[drrags]

Same happened to me. 59960 miles, but one year past warranty. $2,000 later with a new, complete head, installed. No big deal. You don't need a new engine.

 

[alphawolff]

You do not need an engine. Replaced the effected cam and rockers then go on your way. This is a very common failure point for sure but you're outside of warranty. As it is not a safety issue the chances of a recall are nil. Jeep has yet to fix the steering damper issues despite multiple recalls and class action lawsuits. And that's a CHEAP fix compared to the camshaft issue.


The best defense is running a higher weight oil. I'd suggest 0w-30 in the JL. Change it every 5k.

 

[Muddog]

Even though they found shards of metal in my last oil change. You don’t think I need a new engine?

 

[mwilk012]

Even though they found shards of metal in my last oil change. You don’t think I need a new engine?

No.

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