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Used 3.6 Pentastar Engines for Sale
Used 3.6 Pentastar V6 engines for Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500, Dodge Durango, Charger, Challenger and Grand Caravan, and Chrysler 300 and Pacifica, matched to your VIN. Tell us the year and model and one independent supplier quotes availability, price and shipping to Texas or anywhere in the lower 48.
- Ships to all 48 contiguous states
- Fitment checked by VIN
- Free to ask
- $1,300used, typical low end
- $4,799remanufactured, from
- 16vehicle lines listed
- 2011earliest model year listed
3.6 Pentastar Engine Price: Used vs Remanufactured
- 2014 Ram 15003.6L (VIN G, 8th digit), w/o Automatic Engine Stop And Start$2,375–$5,625median $2,825 · 97 listings
- 2019 Ram 1500New Style (6 Lug Wheel), 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit)$3,999–$4,700median $4,375 · 26 listings
- 2016 Jeep Wrangler(3.6L, VIN G, 8th digit)$3,000–$5,624median $3,398 · 100 listings
- 2021 Jeep WranglerGasoline, 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit), 12 Volt System (no eTorque), AT$4,245–$5,779median $4,995 · 85 listings
- 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit)$1,874–$2,246median $2,000 · 100 listings
- 2016 Dodge Challenger3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit)$1,735–$2,213median $1,945 · 99 listings
- 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan(3.6L, 6 Cylinder, VIN G, 8th digit)$1,300–$1,800median $1,648 · 100 listings
- 2018 Chrysler Pacifica(3.6L), VIN G (8th digit, Gasoline)$2,400–$2,900median $2,600 · 97 listings
- Remanufactured10 remanufactured units listed by Powertrain Products$4,799–$5,499median $4,799 · 10 offers
Each used bar runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of that version's asking prices, so half its listings fall inside it, and the dot marks the median. The supplier quotes your exact part, shipping and warranty.
These are part prices only. For labor and the total bill, see our engine replacement cost guide.
3.6 Pentastar at a glance
| Displacement | 3,604 cc (219.9 cu in) 60° V6, 96 mm bore × 83 mm strokeSource: Wikipedia: Chrysler Pentastar engine |
|---|---|
| VIN code (8th digit) | GSource: Wikipedia: Pentastar versions table, Hollander: 2016 Jeep Wrangler engine options |
| Design | Die-cast aluminium block, dual overhead cams, 24 valves, timing chain, dual variable valve timingSource: Wikipedia: Chrysler Pentastar engine, Wikipedia: Production |
| Introduced | 2011 model year, in Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehiclesSource: Wikipedia: Chrysler Pentastar engine |
| Output | 275–305 hp, depending on the vehicleSource: Wikipedia: Chrysler Pentastar engine |
| Built at | Dundee, Trenton and Saltillo South engine plantsSource: Wikipedia: Production |
Which 3.6 Pentastar do you have?
2011–2015 (original)
The first 3.6 Pentastar, with 10.2:1 compression.
Source: Wikipedia: Pentastar upgrade2016 upgrade
Two-stage variable valve lift, revised valve timing, a new intake manifold, new injectors and coils, cooled EGR and compression raised to 11.3:1.
Source: Wikipedia: Pentastar upgradeStop-start and eTorque
Used yards file 3.6s with and without automatic stop-start (Ram 1500) and with and without the 48-volt eTorque system (Wrangler) under different interchange numbers.
Source: Hollander: 2014 Ram 1500 engine options, Hollander: 2021 Jeep Wrangler engine optionsSame engine, different part numbers
Used yards give the 3.6 a separate interchange number for many vehicles, such as a Grand Caravan, a Challenger and a Wrangler. The engine code matches, but the part does not always swap, so the supplier matches it to your VIN.
Source: Hollander: 2015 Grand Caravan engine options, Hollander: 2016 Challenger engine options, Hollander: 2016 Jeep Wrangler engine optionsCheck before you buy a used 3.6 Pentastar
- Before or after the 2016 upgrade? The 2016-and-later 3.6 has variable valve lift, a different intake and higher compression than a 2011–2015 engine. Give the supplier your VIN so they match the right one.
- Stop-start or eTorque? Engines with automatic stop-start or the 48-volt eTorque system are filed separately by used yards. Tell the supplier which your vehicle has.
- Match the vehicle, not only the code. Every 3.6 Pentastar carries VIN code G, but a minivan engine and a Wrangler engine are different parts in yard records. Give the year, make and model.
- Ask what's included. Long block only, or complete with intake, oil cooler, accessories and harness.
- Get mileage, testing and warranty in writing. Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage, how the engine was tested, the warranty term and the freight cost to your ZIP before you pay.
Known 3.6 Pentastar wear points
- Jasper, an engine and transmission remanufacturer, lists these 3.6 Pentastar problems its rebuild addresses: rocker and camshaft failure, misfires from dropped valve seats and valve guide wear on early-style heads, rod bearing failure, dry start-up and piston scuffing, oil consumption, head gasket failure, engine oil contamination, low oil pressure and VVT failure. (Jasper Engines: Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar)
Vehicles that used the 3.6 Pentastar
- Jeep Wrangler (JK and JL)2012 onward
- Jeep Grand Cherokee2011 onward
- Jeep Gladiator2020 onward
- Ram 15002013 onward
- Dodge Durango2011 onward
- Dodge Charger2011–2023
- Dodge Challenger2011–2023
- Chrysler 3002011–2023
- Dodge Grand Caravan2011–2020
- Chrysler Town & Country2011–2016
- Chrysler Pacifica2017 onward
- Chrysler Voyager2020 onward
- Dodge Journey2011–2019
- Chrysler 2002011–2017
- Dodge Avenger2011–2014
- Volkswagen Routan2011–2014
See the sourced table (16 rows)
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler (JK and JL) | 2012 onward |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 onward |
| Jeep Gladiator | 2020 onward |
| Ram 1500Wikipedia lists the 3.6 from 2012; EPA records start at 2013 | 2013 onward |
| Dodge Durango | 2011 onward |
| Dodge Charger | 2011–2023 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2011–2023 |
| Chrysler 300 | 2011–2023 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011–2020 |
| Chrysler Town & Country | 2011–2016 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2017 onward |
| Chrysler Voyager | 2020 onward |
| Dodge Journey | 2011–2019 |
| Chrysler 200 | 2011–2017 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2011–2014 |
| Volkswagen Routan | 2011–2014 |
Each row appears in both Wikipedia and the U.S. EPA vehicle records; where the two disagree on years, only the years both list are shown. Wikipedia also lists the Ram ProMaster and Ram cargo van, which are not shown here. Always confirm by VIN.
3.6 Pentastar questions
How much does a used 3.6 Pentastar engine cost?
Used-yard asking prices for a 3.6 Pentastar typically ran $1,300 to $5,779 on October 22, 2026. That range runs from the lowest version's 25th percentile to the highest version's 75th percentile, across 8 versions (704 priced listings). Remanufactured units were listed from $4,799 to $5,499 (10 offers). Prices vary by version, mileage and shipping, so the supplier quotes your exact part.
What changed on the 3.6 Pentastar in 2016?
The upgraded engine added two-stage variable valve lift, revised valve timing, a new intake manifold, new injectors and coils, cooled EGR and higher compression (11.3:1, up from 10.2:1).
Will any 3.6 Pentastar fit my vehicle?
Not always. Every 3.6 carries VIN code G, but used yards file it under different interchange numbers by vehicle and by features such as stop-start and eTorque. The supplier needs your VIN to match it.
What does the 3.6 Pentastar come in?
Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and Gladiator, Ram 1500, Dodge Durango, Charger, Challenger, Grand Caravan and Journey, and Chrysler 300, 200, Town & Country, Pacifica and Voyager, among others. See the table above for years.
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