Chrysler’s ERB 3.6-liter V6 engine has been assembled at three factories since 2010 and installed in all of its large models, including Dodge, Jeep, Fiat and Lancia. This unit was upgraded in 2016 and the updated version is being produced in parallel.
The Pentastar series includes: EHB, EHD, ERB, ERC.
The engine was installed on:
- Chrysler 200 1 (JS) in 2010 – 2014;
- Chrysler 200 2 (UF) in 2014 – 2016;
- Chrysler 300C 2 (LD) in 2011 – …;
- Chrysler Pacifica 2 (RU) in 2016 – …;
- Chrysler Town&Country 5 (RT) in 2010 – 2016;
- Chrysler Voyager 6 (RU) in 2019 – …;
- Dodge Avenger 1 (JS) in 2010 – 2014;
- Dodge Charger 2 (LD) in 2011 – …;
- Dodge Challenger 3 (LC) in 2010 – …;
- Dodge Durango 3 (WD) in 2010 – …;
- Dodge Grand Caravan 5 (RT) in 2010 – …;
- Dodge Journey 1 (JC) in 2010 – …;
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 (WK2) in 2010 – …;
- Jeep Wrangler 3 (JK) in 2011 – 2018;
- Fiat Freemont in 2011 – …;
- Lancia Thema LD in 2011 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Routan 1 (RT) in 2011 – 2014.
Specifications
| Production years | 2010-… |
| Displacement, cc | 3604 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 280 – 310 |
| Torque output, Nm | 345 – 365 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chrysler 300C 2012) — city — highway — combined |
14.3 7.1 9.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
Disadvantages of the ERB engine
- Until 2012, the engine suffered from rapid wear of rockers and camshaft cams;
- There were also problems with contamination of the oil channels with wear products;
- Phase regulators, oil pump, pump and thermostat are distinguished by a low resource;
- Often there are leaks from the oil cooler and from under the gasket in the area of the generator;
- In 2012 and 2013, defective cylinder heads were regularly encountered.
