Official_EAG

I've had a transmission problem at 110k miles on the 3.8. Turned out it needed new solenoids.

justinstoffregen

I used my lifetime powertrain warranty and a TSB to solve my oil leak from free. Jeep used porous metal to make inferior engine parts that result in the massive oil "consumption" many of you are experiencing. Also had upper valve cover gaskets replaced at my expense and my TPCM just blew up. I have a 2008 with 59K miles.

okix

41k miles and a blown motor. This is with 0 wheeling and abuse.

Mr.T

That looks terrible -- 41K is such low mileage. Connecting rod failure? Any warning beforehand or thoughts on the cause? Operating conditions when it happened?

okix

The only warning was on startup the day of and maybe the day before. It sounded as though the valve-train was a little noisier at initial start up (almost like noisy rockers ticking). I actually mentioned it to my wife the morning the engine popped saying that did sound like usual. When the motor let go I was just cruising along in my own world at about 65 mph, then BOOM and bouncing metal on the under carriage. I knew then that it was not good. I called the dealership, then Chrysler to see if they would do anything, due to a known oiling issue at startup. But, that was unsuccessful. So, now I'm in the process of getting another motor.

I will know more when we pull the motor to inspect it.

Todd00000

105,000 and no problems.

TDW21LS3

No issues yet, ls3 goes in her in the spring.

TommyM

48,000 and no problems.

Stretch44

Currently, right at 125,000 miles. Bought it 2 years ago with 105k. Had to do intake gaskets, plugs, wires and a radiator. I'm pretty sure my drivers side exhaust manifold is cracked (pretty common as I understand it)... just haven't pulled the heat shield off yet to check for sure. No oil consumption issues though, which is nice!

I do still get the occasional rough idle on cold start and I had a stutter/misfire last week while in a hurry, rounding a corner and stomping on it... not sure what that was about.

I do my own work, so all repairs have been quite cheap... just time consuming. I will say now that I'm running 33s, I'm disappointed in the 3.8L/Automatic with 3.73 gear pairing, but that's a whole 'nother conversation.

dmwil

My alternator went bad at 127k. I changed it with a rebuild from Mopar and it surged and fried the PCM. Another new alternator and new PCM and we're back to running like new.