| Issue ID | 1031484 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10558472 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 04/11/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I started to hear a knocking noise for 3-5 seconds on a cold start. It did not do this on any sequential starts for that day. Took it to the dealer, who changed oil filter and oil. Still made sound on receiving vehicle. Took in again and dealer replaced the lifters. Still made noise upon receipt. Took in for a third time, they are now saying it is a normal noise, even though it never made it before. Jeep specialists say that this is a normal noise as well. After researching on-line, i have found a large amount of information leading to a malfunctioning cylinder head on the exact make and model of my jeep engine. There have been thousands replaced, but for some reason this was not even considered for my vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60540 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERRILL, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1J4BA3H12BLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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