Driving at night. There was a burning smell in the cab. The headlights went out. Discovered headlight switch and plug had shorted causing an arc fire damaging the wiring loom leading to the switch .
2000 Jeep Cherokee: fire, smoke or burning smell
21 of the 361 complaints about the 2000 Jeep Cherokee describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Vehicle began to vibrate violently followed by a loud bang. There was smoke coming from the engine compartment. After shutting down the engine I found the plastic fan blades from the electric cooling fan had broken apart and were jammed into the fan pulley. I understand that there is a recall for the 2000 grand cherokee model for the same problem. Why is it limited to that model when evidently it is happening to other 2000 model jeeps such as mine a 2000 jeep cherokee classic. The recall for the other model is virtually the same problem that I have experienced. Why the limit ?
The vehicle caught on fire because of neglect to repair a recall regarding a debris shield installation on the engine intake manifold. *jg ph
While driving vehicle caught on fire. Fire developed in engine compartment prior to receipt of recall 02v‑104.
Vehicle had been parked for about 3 minutes and smoke started coming from hood. This was due to the wiring under the hood catching on fire. Dealer stated wiring needed to be replaced.*ak the fire had caused major damage to the vehicle and the consumers insurance paid for the repairs. After a week the vehicle had a loose bearing and was replaced.
At 7200 miles the engine check light went on flashing. This happened 2 more time over last winter. Each time the spark plugs are fouled and replaced, the computer reports misfiring in the engine. Then in july my car went on fire after driving 6 miles to the store. I parked my car went into the store only to be called out 5 min later that my car was on fire. The fire department had to break into the car because the hood release was burnt. Chrysler said it was a rodent that chewed the fuel injector harness. Now I'm out my insurance deductible and additional rental car charges. Then 2/1/02 after driving to work 7 mile my car again went on fire after parking. This time my boyfriend heard a crackling sound and saw smoke when he stopped and pulled the hood release, saw flames and throw snow on it to put it out. It's still in the dealing waiting to see what chrysler has to say now.
While insured was traveling north on central started to see smoke and pulled over, vehicle caught on fire, insured stated that fire originated within the engine compartment from the ignition of transmission fluid which expelled from the transmission cooler hose onto hot surfaces of the exhaust system. Claim number 13-7494-462.
Engine compartment caught fire due to wiring harness failure. Claim number 29-6065-511.
Insured stated that engine caught on fire. Claim number 05-4596-849.
While driving insured noticed vehicle was idling rough, insured parked the vehicle and saw steam was coming out and then vehicle caught on fire. Claim number 52-2478-631.
Insured pulled the vehicle in to the driveway and the vehicle caught on fire. Claim number 52-2544-011.
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire because of wires, insured stated that the dealer had changed the wires because they had burned previously. Claim number 11-3602-682.
Service bulletins that may apply
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Brief information regarding ignition lock cylinder service
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Subject regarding communications stopping between jtec PCM and a generic scan tool
- Subject on the head lamp flicker
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Jeep Cherokee fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
21 of 361 owner complaints about the 2000 Jeep Cherokee (6%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee
Overheating 23Premature wear 13Airbag light 11No deployment 10Headlights 9Check engine light 8Grinding brakes 7Engine failure 7Door locks 6Pulling 6ABS 5Adaptive cruise 5Brake failure 5
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