all4wheels

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm no one has to open the thread and read it if that's the case. Just saying.

Softtailfreek

Nobody is forced to read this thread so if you don't like it "change the channel!" Don't people have anything better to do with their day besides complain about petty stuff!

Jeepdougie

Hehehe. Head!! Get it! 😜

rob_engineer

The bad heads are mostly from 2012. I have a 2012. My engine has been fine, but I still worry, now having over 43,000 miles on it. So, when head problems threads come up I read them because I have a vested interest in this issue.

Mangrove Mafia

whoops... disregard

jeepmojo

The head might still be ok

don't forget to change the front differential fluid

FlameRedJK

haha alright, that escalated quickly...

anyways, the dealership is replacing the head, as we speak, or type, whatever. I was kinda bent, though.
This morning, the service guy calls me cause i forgot to tell him where the lug key is, then tries to get me to pay $100 for an hour of labor, because I have an air compressor installed under the hood, and its going to take the guy extra time to take it out and put it back, to get to the head...I politely told him that its not my choice to have my jeep there, he quickly back tracked and said he would take care of it...i mean, common now...i get a bad head, then they want to charge me an hour of labor for something that took me 20 minutes to install!? if he calls back, im telling him im on my way to move the compressor myself, and see how he likes them apples.

ps. dont be a baby and try to get my post pulled just because youre immature and cant handle a couple knuckle heads joking around. my post is valid.

my jeep has just under 42k miles on it btw

im hoping the new head will also improve my gas mileage, i dont care by how much, any improvement is a win lol

rob_engineer

So you had no symptoms that you saw until the warning light went off? Also, do you know when your jeep was built? My 2012 JKU sport with max tow is great so far at just over 44,000 miles. I've even towed my heavy toyhauler for over 5000 of those miles. This included towing at 95 degrees as well as 20 degrees. This whole head issue would have been less stressful if Chrysler would just come out and say exactly what the root cause is and what age/percentage of vehicles may be affected. I'd like to think I'm past the point of concern, but based on your experience it seems not.

jeepmojo

that would be very alarming if it lasts for a while and then goes on our dime , should be a recall for all jk 2012 early models including mine it ticks but no code so unless it codes they just say normal (not right )


Chrysler needs to make a recall on this Head issue

not just a few isolated heads that were faulty
& not cheap to repair at buyers expense from whats been described
We payed for a vehicle with out faulty heads
(hope they do a recall )

RubiKing

Bad head? Sounds like it could be a teeth issue and improper training.