New Engine after 20k miles

[Tank555]

Not sure if this is the right place for this post. I have a 2021 Gladiaror, and it started making a ticking noise, I took it in and the mechanic said he couldn’t hear anything. So, I thought I was just hearing things. Fast forward several weeks, and now the noise is much louder. Took it in, said rod knock, needs a new engine under warranty. Mechanic said it was rare for a 2021, so has anyone had something similar happen? Thanks.

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[ShadowsPapa]

Not sure if this is the right place for this post. I have a 2021 Gladiaror, and it started making a ticking noise, I took it in and the mechanic said he couldn’t hear anything. So, I thought I was just hearing things. Fast forward several weeks, and now the noise is much louder. Took it in, said rod knock, needs a new engine under warranty. Mechanic said it was rare for a 2021, so has anyone had something similar happen? Thanks.

If it's a rod knock, that IS rare.

There are dozens of threads, hundreds of posts, about engine noises - almost all of them are cam issues.

I say - especially if under warranty - let 'em!

The bottom ends on these engines are pretty bullet-proof.

The intake cams on the right bank, not so much.

If I had any vehicle with an engine noise and they told me "we'll replace the ENGINE under warranty" I'd be making the appointment.

 

[hemigeno]

My 2021 developed a ticking noise that quickly got worse - and was later diagnosed as bottom end knock. The dealership installed a new long block at ~96,000 miles, but it was all covered under (extended) warranty.

I had expected cam/followers to be the issue, so that was a bit of a surprise.

 

[Tank555]

My 2021 developed a ticking noise that quickly got worse - and was later diagnosed as bottom end knock. The dealership installed a new long block at ~96,000 miles, but it was all covered under (extended) warranty.

I had expected cam/followers to be the issue, so that was a bit of a surprise.

Love the color of your Jeep... Thanks for the info. Waiting to hear from dealer as to what it ends up being, but it sounds similar to what you experienced.

 

[Tank555]

If it's a rod knock, that IS rare.

There are dozens of threads, hundreds of posts, about engine noises - almost all of them are cam issues.

I say - especially if under warranty - let 'em!

The bottom ends on these engines are pretty bullet-proof.

The intake cams on the right bank, not so much.

If I had any vehicle with an engine noise and they told me "we'll replace the ENGINE under warranty" I'd be making the appointment.

Oh, I made the appointment, I am with you, free is free!! Thanks for the feedback!

 

[imallcrawl]

Oooh yes, free engine is always a good thing. Post some videos of the new engine once installed And yes, rod knock is rare on a new engine, I had both rocker arm lifters and cam knocks on my JKU but that was after 56k miles. Cost me over 3k for dealership repair

 

[JeepCares]

Not sure if this is the right place for this post. I have a 2021 Gladiaror, and it started making a ticking noise, I took it in and the mechanic said he couldn’t hear anything. So, I thought I was just hearing things. Fast forward several weeks, and now the noise is much louder. Took it in, said rod knock, needs a new engine under warranty. Mechanic said it was rare for a 2021, so has anyone had something similar happen? Thanks.

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