Tl* the contact owned a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while in park, the rear of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The failure mileage was unknown.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: fire, smoke or burning smell
11 of the 892 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Jeep cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to several major repairs and vehicle fire damage. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was a major problem, from the day he first purchased it. The engine and other components were replaced. Eventually, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer stated after the fire, he left the vehicle in a safe place. However, when he returned, the vehicle was gone, and he hasn't seen it since. The consumer referenced recall # 13v252000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a burning odor was smelled in the cabin. The contact discovered flames and smoke being emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact personally extinguished the flames. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle suddenly stalled while driving on the highway. The contact took the vehicle to several independent mechanics but the defect could not be identified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
S10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from complaint regarding a 1996 jeep grand cherokee *tgw the consumer stated his wife was rear ended while driving. Upon impact, the rear of the jeep where the gas tank was located immediately burst into flames. The consumer's wife was burned to death. The consumer stated the jeep was designed with an unprotected fuel tank located in the most vulnerable position behind the axle and below the bumper with no type of protection.*jb updated 10/06/10
I returned home from a 1 mile drive to pick up my daughter. We went upstairs to our second floor apartment. About 10 minutes later I heard the alarm to our 1996 jeep grand cherokee going off. I went outside to shut it off, and found the whole engine up in flames. My husband tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher, but it was too late. By the time the fire dept. Got there it was a total loss.
While driving vehicle began to smoke. Driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, and vehicle caught on fire due to a malfunction in the catalytic converter.
The transmission was rebuilt in jan.2001. On may 4th, 2001 I took vechile to amocco transmission to get a diagnostic of the transmission. Was told there was a problem, since my vechicle was still under warranty, was told to take back to dealer. Jerry's linclon-jeep dealer had my vechilce for two weeks and said nothing was wrong with the transmission, I gave them amocco's diagnotic report. On 5/20/01 I was driving on rt 81 south -va, when I put my jeep in to 4 wheel drive, it started to burn, called 911 and told to get out of vechicle. The jeep then proceeded to catch on fire. The woddstock,va fir department put out fire. It was towed to the woodstock garage(jeep dealer). It is estimated to have about $7500 worth of damage. I was told by my insurance company it might be totaled..
Consumer was involved in a rear end collision in which vehicle caught on fire due to the position of fuel tank. Please give any further details.
Consumer was making a left turn and another car ran a red light hitting consumer on the left front. A few moments afterward the jeep burst into flames.
Rear differential caught on fire.
There is a noise in the front of the truck and the exhaust , after driving for ten min there is a burning smell , putting into reverse there is a noise .
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Information regarding power distribution center (PDC) service
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- Subject on memory power seat travel range
- Service caution on powertrain control module ( PCM )
- Experiencing long crank time/sags/hesitation or slow run up after a cold dirve-away start which is caused...
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with memory seat option. The memory seat module wiring harness can come in contact with the seat spring, a low resistance short circuit can develop resulting in localized heating.
- Risk
- The localized heating can result in ignition of the seat cushion material and a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the memory seat control module and wiring harness and a protective shield will be installed on the seat frame.
Recall number 97V039000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load.
- Risk
- Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.
Recall number 95V193000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
11 of 892 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel pump 61Stalling 59Won't start 19Power steering loss 16No deployment 13Slipping 13Door locks 11Transmission failure 11Grinding brakes 10Pulling 10Check engine light 9Engine failure 8Headlights 8Loss of power 8Ball joint 7Brake failure 7Knocking 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Steering lock-up 6Sudden acceleration 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5Adaptive cruise 5Rollaway 5Won't shift 5Wipers 5
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