While driving there was a fire in the engine. The fire was put out by the fire department. Not sure what caused the fire. The cherokee burned completely. It is possible that there was a fuel line leak or a fuel injector leak. The firewall protected the passengers until they were able to escape. *ak
1990 Jeep Cherokee engine complaints
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Consumer parked vehicle, approximately 15 minutes after the engine shut off and vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totalled. Fire inspector discovered fire started in engine compartment. Vin.# will be added at later time.
After driving all day (a couple hours) vehicle began to overheat. Usually happens in hot weather. Dealer has been contacted.
When starting the vehicle consumer noticed left side of engine was on fire causing the wheel area and engine to completely burn. Consumer burned hands and got smoke in lungs.
Engine stopped.
Defective rear engine seal.
Anti lock brakes failed before/after recall repair.
Abs pump failed prior to recall repair.
Antilock brakes failed, vehicle has defective rotors. Expansion tank exploded under the hood. Transmission does not shift properly.
Owner states that while driving vehicle pulled to the side of the road and vehicle caught on fire for no reason, the fire started in the engine compartment.
Consumer was driving and the motor mount came loose, took truck to dealer . Please describe .
Vehicle overheats continually.
Gas cap leaks.
Cracked exhaust. Tt
Crack in exhaust manifold causes fumes to enter passenger compartment.
Cooling system problems.
4th throttle position sensor and oxygen sensor. Please describe further. Tt
Oxygen sensor failed prior to manufacturer's recall.
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