Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. After the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, there was excessive smoke coming from the tire and rim on the front passenger side. The contact smelled a burning odor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire braking system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,501.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: fire, smoke or burning smell
14 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle was crashed into from the rear and the vehicle immediately caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure).the manufacturer was made of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 06/10/14 *bf updated 8/29/2017
1997 chrysler grand cherokee rear of vehicle caught on fire. *ts the fire department concluded, the fire was started by an overheated wheel bearing.
Exhaust manifold cracked. As a result oil leaks into the engine compartment. Consumer is concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire.
Exhaust manifold broke and engine caught on fire. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated that flames came out of the broken exhaust manifold. Consumer is concerned that this may cause a fire, consumer replaced the exhaust. Also exhaust specialist told him that many other cherokees have same problem.
Vehicle was in park, slipped out of gear while the owner was in the gas station store, and it rolled into a gas pump,knocked it over causing fire and also car caught on fire. 38-j600-008
Vehicle was in park, slipped out of gear while the owner was in the gas station store, and it rolled into a gas pump,knocked it over causing fire and also car caught on fire. 38-j600-008
Jeep in question, hit black ice and flipped over guardrail .neither of airbags deployed, front bumper tore off. Jeep was turned off at completion of rollover, and still broke into flames.
Caught fire after replacing, contacted everyone, no one helping, I have a letter and a description in format written to dealership, they have provided a vehicle for me to drive, but it has been 7 weeks today and I still do not have a vehicle to drive, can not stop payment on jeep because can not afford to ruin credit. I need some help. No one from frank shoop has called and I need some action taken... Thanks amy, the vehicle is listed in jeff and amy sandefur.
Caught fire while parked and ideling....destroyed.!
While traveling 45-50 MPH, driver hit a car that pulled out in front of him/her; neither air bag deployed nor did the set belt catch. The engine caught fire, the frame of the vehicle was bent and there was considerable damage to the front.
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 )
- Conditions on OBD II misfire monitor
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
14 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 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 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel gauge 149Stalling 83Fuel pump 32ABS 27Loss of power 23No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Grinding brakes 17Brake failure 16Fuel leak 13Premature wear 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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