Since 2010, three factories have assembled Chrysler’s ERB 3.6-liter V6 engine, which is installed in all of the company’s large models, including the Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, and Lancia. The updated version of this unit, which was upgraded in 2016, is being manufactured concurrently.
EHB, EHD, ERB, and ERC are all part of the Pentastar series.
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
The engine’s camshaft cams and rockers wore down quickly until 2012;
Additionally, there were issues with wear products contaminating the oil channels;
Low resources set phase regulators, oil pumps, pumps, and thermostats apart;
Leaks frequently occur from the oil cooler and beneath the gasket near the generator;
Defective cylinder heads were a common occurrence in 2012 and 2013.