1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 17, 2009 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · IN

Noise coming from the temperature controller in the center dash area even after the key has been removed. When running heater is on full on both sides with very low heat coming out on one side with cold air on the other. I have been told this will cost up to 1500.00 to fix at the dealer with some reports saying it "may" need to be done again after 50-60 thousand miles. Also, blower motor controller located by the blower starts burning smell!! When it auto the control board failed and then blower quit. The motor must be replaced along with a wiring harness repair kit!!!! Please tell me why no recall on this. It is such an issue the parts needed were on back order!!

Filed Jan 26, 2007 · Engine, Visibility · 116,000 miles · UT

The heater fan in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee stopped working and there was a burning smell in the car. Mechanic found that the fan resistor (computer) and pigtail that connects to it were burned up. He checked with jeep and there are 3,000 of these items back ordered because this is a problem on many of these vehicles. Its winter and 17 degrees in my car I could freeze with my family or my dashboard could catch on fire.

Filed Jan 24, 2007 · Electrical · 56,531 miles · MI

Tl*- the contact stated that the 1999 jeep grand cherokees heater and air conditioner were not operating normally. Then she smelled smoke when the heat was on, and was afraid that vehicle may catch on fire. This only occurred when the heat was on high. The blower motor and the harness have been replaced.*ak the dealer replaced the blower motor resistor. Update 04/30/07

Filed Mar 4, 2005 · Engine · 96,000 miles · NC · fire

Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the parking lot. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire caused damage to two other vehicle parked next to consumer's vehicle. Insurance investigator believed the source of the fire started from the catalytic converter. The manufacturer was notified.

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Brakes · 79,250 miles · WI

Had front brakes serviced may 2003 new rotors, pads. August 2004 had to have new calipers, pads and rotors resurfised. Because calipers failed and almost started tire on fire. Told there is a service bulliten ref putting on different calipers.

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Engine · 52,806 miles · NY · fire

On december 7, 2002 my family and I (including my 2 1/2 year old daughter) were driving down the new jersey turnpike and our 1999 jeep grand cherokee caught fire. A state trooper aided us in putting the fire out and we had the vehicle towed off of the interstate. Upon our return home that evening we discovered a daimler chrysler recall notice (recall: b06) in the mail stating that a defect in the exhaust manifold may result in and underhood fire. Daimler chrysler has since informed us that because the vehicle is over 3 years old they will not reimburse us for the costs of repair or provide an explanation as to how or why the fire ocurred.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · NC · fire

While driving at 45-50 MPH the vehicle started pulling to the right,steering wheel shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood. The dealership indicated that the brake calipers had locked up and caught on fire. Dealership replaced the calipers,rotor,pads etc,. Problem recurred.

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Engine · NJ · fire

While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. Nlm

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Brakes · MA

While traveling about 30mph on the highway and without prior warning. The check engine light came on and the ABS braking light appear on the dashboard. There was smoke coming from the front passenger side wheel. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Electrical · NJ · fire

While driving on the nj trnpke, the vehicle lost power and coasted towards the shoulder. Driver pulled over, and opened the hood, and didn't notice anything. While on the ramp, the vehicle started smoking and the thermometer gauge had begun to rise. The vehicle then bursted into flames . *ak the consumer states that as they got on the ramp, a passing driver waved, and the consumer looked in the rear view mirror and saw the smoke coming from the engine compartment, possible ecectrical system failure.

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Electrical · AZ · fire

Driving 35 MPH at which time smoke began to emanate from rear of vehicle and quickly began to fill entire interior. After pulling over, shutting off engine and exiting vehicle, opened back passenger side door to see flames which appeared to be coming from underneath back passenger seat (right side). Within a matter of seconds, flames had spread throughout entire interior and engulfed entire vehicle. Vehicle was declared a total loss at the scene by attending police and firefighters.

Filed Jul 28, 2000 · Electrical · IL · fire

Vehicle was parked at rest area. When consumer returned he saw smoke coming from underneath of vehicle. When he unlatched the hood, consumer noticed that plastic component was on fire, and there were a lot of wires that were melted.