Pentastar V6 Still Prone to Cylinder Head Failure - autoevolution
After Chrysler replaced the cylinder heads on 7,500 vehicles equipped with the Pentastar V6 back in 2012, the automaker announced it will extend the warranty coverage on each and every car fitted with the 3. 6-liter six-cylinder to 10 years or... Instead, Chrysler will offer free repairs for owners that experience cracks with the left side cylinder head. Some of the vehicles that are powered by the 3. 6-liter Pentastar V6 are the Ram 1500 pickup truck, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler's 200, 300 and Town & Country models, as well as lots of Dodge-branded cars such as the Challenger,... Dealership service department will fix cracked left cylinder heads by replacing them with a newly developed component. Other engine components which may not operate properly will be replaced as well, with Chrysler offering a 5-year/100,000-mile warranty for them. 2012 Minivan Executive Driven Vehicle - after Chrysler replaced the front cylinder head of the Pentastar V6, shortly after the REAR head now makes the same exact TICKING noise and Chrysler wont fix it - basically saying FLY A KITE - TOO BAD. Source: www.autoevolution.com
