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Why is my 2014 Chrysler 300 making a ticking noise?

My 2014 Chrysler 300 has recently started making a ticking noise and I don’t know what the problem is—I thought it might be low oil at first but I checked and the level was fine. Why is my 2014 Chrysler 300 making a ticking noise?

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Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re sure that oil isn’t the issue, your 2014 Chrysler 300 might be making a ticking noise because:
  • Your hydraulic lifter has worn out
  • A leak in your exhaust system
  • An issue with the ignition system
The aforementioned problems are some of the most common causes for a ticking noise, but by no means are they the only possibility—it could be that a valvetrain actuator has given out.
To narrow down what could be causing the ticking, try to pinpoint where the sound is coming from. If the ticking comes from the top of your engine, you might be dealing with a bad lifter—but if you hear the ticking coming from a specific side of the engine, it’s probably a faulty valve train actuator.
In all likelihood, you’ll probably need to have the issue diagnosed by a professional mechanic at your local Chrysler dealership to figure out the source of the ticking.
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