View Poll Results: When did your water pump fail?
Never flushed and it failed
76
45.51%
With-in 5k miles of MOPAR HOAT
4
2.40%
With-in 5k miles of aftermarket antifreeze
8
4.79%
After 5k but prior to 50k miles of any flush
21
12.57%
After 50k miles of any flush
58
34.73%
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Water Pump failure poll, when did yours fail?
07-07-2011, 01:27 PM
#18
Mine failed at 100,934 miles. Eventually covered by warranty. I think I had drained the system twice in the 100K miles, may be three times. I try and change all fluids (oil every 6K) at least once a year whether they need it or not...
07-07-2011, 02:46 PM
#20
Registered User
If fail means leaking coolant out the weep hole, then mine failed last weekend at 58,1xx miles - two months after my 7/70k warranty expired. Had the work done by the dealer (no comments from the peanut gallery, please - LOL). Total tab $618. I would have gladly paid $100 to have it covered by the warranty. FWIW, I plan to pursue this with Chrysler to try to have it (at least partially) covered.
07-08-2011, 12:44 AM
#25
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481,500 kms on the original water pump. Still going! Just replaced the alternator today for the 1st time...... FYI that is just a few miles short of 300,000.
07-08-2011, 05:07 PM
#30
Registered User
Original pump lasted 81,000 miles and started to drip. Replaced under warranty. 2nd pump still going strong at 121,000 miles. I did a coolant drain/refill at 105,000 miles.