1999 Jeep Cherokee: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 5, 2011 · Engine · OH · fire

1999 jeep cherokee, unit 1 was east bound. The driver noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and pulled to the berm where the vehicle caught fire *bf the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire, due to the extent of the damage. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0792-91) updated 02/15/11

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · MI

Passenger air bag went off while driving down the road in my 1999 jeep cherokee chrysler investigated and said that nothing was wrong and won't do anything to repair. But I know there was something wrong because smoke came out of the air bag module and still smell burning wires dealership said that jeep had known recall that said was performed and never was found recall on your web site it said possible air bag light or air bag deployment do to corrosion and the module was supposed to be moved to transmission tunnel but never was done and you can see corrosion all over module. And chrysler would not say if it is safe to drive I would like to know what I should do this is a safety issue.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Electrical · 142,000 miles · MT · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the factory installed amplifier caught fire while driving 75 MPH. He had to disconnect the battery to stop the sparks and flames coming from the amp. He also had to cut the wires that were connected to the amp and remove the fuse for the radio. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the amp is positioned underneath the rear passenger seat where the child safety seat is located. The current and failure mileages were 142,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2007 · Engine · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep cherokee. In the past, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. He panicked and crashed into a pole at 25 MPH. The radiator was repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the electrical radiator fan. He took the vehicle to the chrysler dealer, but the vehicle is now smoking and unable to be driven. The dealer stated that this is a new failure and the contact would have to pay for the repair. The recall # was unknown. The current mileage is 61,041 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Acceleration, Locks · 95,000 miles · KY · fire

While parked in the driveway, and after being driven for an hour, vehicle inadvertently caught on fire above the manifold. The fire smoldered and put itself out. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who sent an engineer to investigate. Owner was also told by the manufacturer that there was nothing they could do, and advised the owner to seek legal council. *ak the technician replaced the cruise control cable, accelerator cable and hood latch cable.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · IL · fire

While traveling at 25 MPH driver noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. Driver pulled over, called fire department. Police report was taken. Fire department believed the fire was electrical.

Filed Apr 20, 2002 · Fuel system · MI · crash · fire · 1 injury

I was stopped at a light and a ford sedan rear ended me and the car immediately went up in flames. There were several explosions and the car was declared a total loss by the unsurance company. I was taken to the hospital with neck and upper back pain . X-rays were taken and I was discharged with cervical strain. I was referred by my doctor to a crisis counselor whom I am still attending. I have not slept through the night since the incident.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · IL · fire

While insured was driving on wet pavement, he lost control of the vehicle and a hit tree,vehicle then caught on fire, insured feels that this loss was due to a manufacturer defect. Claim number 13-7350-903.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · MO · fire

The vehicle died at stop light, and would not restart, insured left to call tow service approximately 15-20 minute later when he came back, the engine compartment was on fire. Claim number 25-5566-210.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · WA · fire · 1 injury

Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Electrical · TX · fire

Engine compartment caught fire due to starter failure. Claim number 53-c679-292.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Suspension · IL · fire

Consumer lost control of vehicle on wet pavement, vehicle hit a tree and caught on fire, consumer feels the loss was due to a manufacturers defect, claim 13-7350-903.