My Jeep is making a similar sound as the one in this video about a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a worn rocker arm.
In this Jeep forum, Jeep owners have a Q&A discussion about lifters and rocker arms. They discuss repair prices, when the issue typically arises, if DIY is worth it, and if the $5000 quote from a dealership is worth it.
Here’s a video of a mechanic diagnosing and repairing a worn rocker arm and camshaft on a Jeep.
Here’s the video that a lot of people reference in the aforementioned Jeep forum. The MotorCity Mechanic does an exhaustive how-to on a rocker arm repair for PentaStar engines. Chrysler uses these engines in their Dodge, Ram, and Jeep products. Seems this engine is known for this issue.
October 6, 2023 projects repairs Jeep car maintenance resources