Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe fire or smoke problems

Filed Sep 8, 2026 · Engine · 40,000 miles · AZ · fire

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. The contact stated that while out of town, the vehicle was parked at the residence; however, neighbors informed the contact that the vehicle had caught fire overnight. The local fire department responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was completely burned; however, the vehicle had not yet been evaluated by the insurance company. The contact stated that the security camera footage indicated that the fire had started under the passenger’s side hood. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure through voicemail messages. The contact discovered that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Engine · 5,000 miles · OH · fire

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that her husband was running an errand. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle and had turned it off. When the contact's husband returned to the vehicle, he observed that smoke had filled the passenger cabin and smoke was being emitted from under the driver's side wheel well and from under the hood on the driver's side. The contact stated that her husband had not observed any warning or indication when he had parked the vehicle that it was overheating. The contact stated that he had opened the driver's side front door to retrieve personal items, and then the vehicle burst into flames on the driver's side front. The contact stated that the fire department had been called and used a chemical foam to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and had not been repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and requested that the contact leave the vehicle at the impound lot and that they would send an investigator to examine the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2025 · Engine · NY · fire

The contact rented a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, smoke was emitting from under the hood and entered the vehicle through the A/C vents. Other drivers were also waving down the contact attempting to notify there was smoke. The contact pulled over to the side of and immediately exited the vehicle. Shortly after there was an explosion and the vehicle caught on fire. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact and his daughter did not sustain any injuries. None of the air bags deployed. The Fire and Police Departments were called. A police report was filed. The vehicle was consumed by the fire and destroyed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The origin of the fire was the engine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact notified the insurance company. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 16, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · WA · fire

We aren't sure what happened exactly. We drove the car 10 minutes from my house to my work, and it started smoking when she parked. The car eventually caught fire and was completely destroyed, including damage to the structure it was parked next to. USAA has the car currently. My safety was put at risk because the car spontaneously caught fire and burned itself, and nearly burned the structure. There is no way to replicate the problem, as it's a slab of melted metal and plastic. The insurance company currently has the car. I don't know if the manufacturer has inpsected it. There were no warning lights prior to it catching fire after being parked. There was a recall associated with the batteries in these Jeeps, but our battery was not part of the recall. It seems the recall should have probably included my car, but it didn't.

Filed Dec 12, 2024 · Electrical · NC

This recall has been active since september of this year. Every time I call the dealer they say they do not know when or if they will get parts in to fix this. This is a very serious safety recall especially with children. This also has prohibited me from plugging my car up to charge as this could increase the risk of it catching on fire. I would like to get a time frame of when this may be fixed or get a replacement car until then if possible. I understand it is the manufacturer and not the dealerships fault but its a serious matter that should have been fixed already.

Filed Dec 3, 2024 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact was unable to charge the vehicle. There was an unknown electrical failure. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had to use fuel to operate the vehicle. The contact was concerned about the vehicle catching on fire while parked or while driving. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V720000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 2, 2024 · Electrical · 4,333 miles · IN · fire

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he was alerted by another driver that there was a fire underneath the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The contact stated that smoke and flames were coming from underneath the middle of the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire had started underneath the vehicle where the Hybrid-Electric battery was located. The contact stated that several minutes later the vehicle App indicated a failure, notifying the contact that a service of the electrical system was needed, and the vehicle electrical system was inoperable. The contact stated that the entire front of the vehicle was burned. No injuries were sustained. The Galveston Fire Department was notified of the fire and was able to extinguish the flames. A Fire Department report was filed however, was not yet provided to the contact. The vehicle was towed to Paddack's Wrecker & Heavy Transport - Heavy Duty Towing and Semi-Trailer Tractor Towing Service and was being held for the Insurance Company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The Insurance Company had not yet deemed the vehicle was destroyed. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V720000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 24E080000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 4,333.

Filed Nov 10, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · VA

On 11/9/24 the vehicle began emitting a burning odor from the hvac air vents. The vehicle was charged to 100% and was driven for about an hour before the burning smell began. The vehicle is available for inspection. The safety of myself and others around me are put at risk, due to the possibilty of a vehicle fire due to the 95B recall. The problem has been reproduced when I drive the vehicle after an hour, of a full charge. The vehicle is being taken to a dealership. There were no warning messages when the burning smell began. Dealer states they are unable to reproduce the burning smell, and that there is no remedy available for the battery recall 95B. In addition dealer states, there is no remedy available to request a replacement battery from Stellantis prior to the 95B software update being released first. I feel there is a risk of injury, death and damage to property due to the vehicle producing a burning smell, when on a full charge.

Filed Nov 3, 2024 · Fuel system · MI

There is a recall in place for this issue but no remedy in place or timeline. This vehicle can start on fire anytime while driving or parked. This is not reparable at the moment but JEEP FCA need to help owners who cannot drive their cars since unsafe.

Filed Jul 5, 2023 · Transmission · CA

Transmission started leaking and spraying transmission fluid while driving. Fluid hits exhaust and then smokes and burns off. Jeep has replaced various parts however it appears that the ZF transmissions are failing / have cracks in the housing. Dealer acknowledges the problem. Upon the 2nd failure dealer had us tow it to the dealership. The Jeep is now at the dealer waiting for a response from FCA on what is to be done. This is occurring on a number of Jeeps - both Grand Cherokee 4Xe's and Wrangler 4Xe's. No warning lamps - just a burning smell when driving. We have concerns about catastrophic failure while driving. Also concerned about potential fire due to the fluid leaking onto the exhaust system. Was first discovered by the dealer during routine maintenance. Regarding my dates: I noticed the burning smell when the Jeep was new - Thought it was just the normal burn off of materials on a new vehicle. This leak comes and goes more often after long trips.