Chrysler EKG – Optional on Sport trim; standard on Renegade and Limited trims
VM Motori R 428 – Optional on all trims
Problems
All Vehicles
Rear ball joints and bushings
Front flex brake hoses rust
Window regulators (especially rear windows)
Window struts
Fuel pump check valve can fail and cause long crank times and/or low fuel pressure
Certain Vehicles
MY02 vehicles:
A/C evaporator drain hose may fail and cause water to leak onto the passenger floor
The fuel tank may be difficult to refuel because of pressurization from the emissions system, which can be fixed by installing a flow management valve
Parking brake cables in the rear can rub on their guides and cause a squeak from the front of the car
Removing the springs on the exhaust crossover union can fix a rattle from the front of the car
Cargo carpet wears out prematurely
MY02-04 vehicles with the EDZ engine: “Snapping” noise from the engine between 600-1400rpm can be fixed by chamfering the camshaft bearing caps
MY03-05 vehicles: A chirping noise from the engine may be caused by the secondary idle pulley on the serpentine belt. This can be fixed by removing the pulley and installing a shorter belt.
MY03-06 vehicles: Noise from the rear brakes can be fixed by installing anti-rattle strips
MY05 vehicles with the R 428 engine: Temperature gauge can read higher than normal while under load, which requires reprogramming the gauge cluster
MY05-06 vehicles: Delayed engagement of the transmission after sitting overnight can be caused by the split in the fluid cooler return line filter
MY05-07 vehicles: TSB – Difficulties refueling can be caused by the fuel filler tube, vapor recirculation tube, fuel tank, evap canister, ESIM, clean air hose or filter, or the evap canister control valve
MY06-07 vehicles: Flickering of the gauge cluster lights may be fixed by replacing the body control module
