The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning and there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the top cylinder was faulty. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that they did not repair vehicles older than 2006 and would only order a part to cover the manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The Vin was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 02V104000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 145,333.
2001 Jeep Cherokee: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 226 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Jeep caught fire while parked in work parking lot and it was due to faulty seat heaters.
After driving my vehicle for approx 20 minutes I notice smoke coming from the front of the hood. I opened the hood and found that the hose leading from the engine was very. My temperature gauges all registered normal so I added some engine coolant and did not drive the vehicle until the next am. After a 3 mile drive to work same situation again. I took the car to my mechanic and was told the radiator had rotted and need to be replaced. Odd since there was no indication prior to the smoke.
Vehicle caught on fire due to faulty fuel line failure. Claim number 06-5384-812.
Insured noticed smoke coming from under hood and got out of vehicle, there was fire under the hood, insured was not sure if electical or fuel related. Claim number 45-8024-144.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked. Claim number 38-j660-506.
Insured stated that engine compartment caught on fire while parked. Claim number 22-v664-585.
While parked, engine compartment caught on fire, claim 22-v664-585.
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
- Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair
- Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (IOD) fuse
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
8 of 226 owner complaints about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee (4%) 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 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Check engine light 13No deployment 8Airbag light 7Ball joint 7Stalling 7Pulling 7Grinding brakes 6Overheating 6Premature wear 6Headlights 5
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