Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar V6
3.6L Pentastar cylinder head repair
Left cylinder head valve-seat problems on early Pentastar engines.
Why this matters on the Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar V6
Some 2011–2013 Pentastar engines had left (driver-side) cylinder head valve seat problems causing misfires, notably cylinder 2.
Symptoms owners notice
- Misfire on the left bank
- Ticking
- Check engine light
What we check
- Misfire counters
- Compression and leak-down
Repair work involved
- Cylinder head repair or replacement