2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · Engine · CA · fire · 1 injury

I was at the light a and the truck caught on fired

Filed May 20, 2019 · Engine · 300,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the contact's residence, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was totaled and was not towed away. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Engine · 142,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal odor, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the engine stalled. The contact noticed smoke coming from the top of the hood. The contact lifted the hood and found that the engine was on fire. A police report was filed and the fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to security dodge chrysler jeep ram (345 merrick rd, amityville, ny 11701, 631‑240‑0824) where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified and stated that an investigator would come to investigate the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · MN · fire

I purchased a 2005 jeep grand cherokee on 10/14/2017 and on 10/20/2017 on my way from droping my kid off ,coming home my car started to run sluggish so getting off the highway it caught on fire.was there ever a recall on this car, so I look on the internet and found out that a recall involves 2005 .that the transmission fluid will get too hot cause it boil and eject some of the fluid could come into contact with a hot part of the exhaust and cause an engine according to jeep recall grand cherokee over fire danger web site. **see also 11053735**

Filed Dec 10, 2017 · Electrical · 170,758 miles · MN

On10-20-2017 drop my bady off on the east side of st paul on the way back to the house this car just started on fire just purchased on 10-14-2017 6days I dont know if the dealer knew something and did not tell me. I paid 5,000 for a car that burn up in six days iam just trying to get a car or my money back. **see also 11055233**

Filed Oct 28, 2017 · Lights, Transmission · CA

I stop the transmission start like slide and then 3 to four minutes a lot of smoke on my hood I stop open the hood it was oil everyware I was scare I think my charokee got flames so run to a house

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 107,695 miles · CA

2005 jeep grand cherokee v8 w/hemi. Took the jeep to a dealership for repairs for stalling. They detected a leak from the AC unit and a seal that was letting the water enter the transmission they flushed it refilled it. Look that recalls found a recall number e-13 on a 2005 jeep grand cherokee that stated the same thing cept for if the torque converter is compromised it would be replaced. Call the chrysler number offered on the website and ask them if there was anything they could do they stated no there was nothing they could do so it's going to be an expense to me because it wasn't stated for the v8 engine it was only stated for the 3.7 liter engine. This is very troubling because if they didn't detect that and the other vehicles then obviously it's going to cause an accident or something to happen when you lose power throughout your vehicle especially when you're on the highway or even a busy road. I stated to them it is word for word and what was wrong with my car and they still. And being on disability at the moment and trying to pay for these repairs and still paying the car off is very difficult. I would like this issue to be resolved by the chrysler. If they neglected to see any issues in the v8 model that occurred in the 3.7 liter engine model there will probably be lawsuits against them. It is frustrating that this is happening and they can't help a jeep owner out probably will never bite you again. Let's just hope my engine don't catch on fire either. Being afraid to drive a car is not ok expecially when it's the only car you have and you can't afford to repair or buy a new one cuz you're on disability.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Electrical, Seats · 218,000 miles · AZ · fire

The passenger seat heater went up in flames. The car was closed up so thankfully the fire went out on its own. There is a lot of fire damage. The whole front cabin is melted or charred.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v396000 (power train); however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the heat was activated, and there was a odor of fumes coming from the vents. The contact also stated that there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, and transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the transmission hose was detached from the transmission. The hose was replaced and the transmission fluid was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · KY

I received a recall for my 2005 jeep grand cherokee . This involves the ignition switch. The ignition switch is defective and could catch on fire. I took it to our local dealership after smelling burnt rubber and they found my ignition had indeed melted. My vehicle and others could catch fire at anytime, is there not something you can do? Has not sent parts to dealership for it I had a choice and replacing this with another possible defective switch but that was to come out of my pocket(500.00)! The recall is over a year old and still no replacements parts have been even designed. Isn't there a time limit on this? I've complained to chrysler and was told there's nothing they can do about till they put out the new part!

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Body · 135,000 miles · SC

All 4 interior door handles are cracking and breaking at the base of the handle. I can barely get out of my jeep opening from the inside, and I have to get out to let my son out at school. My children must wait for me to open their doors, and if I were to get into a collision and my car on fire, I would in no way have time to roll my window down, get out, then let my kids out before an explosion of gasoline and other fluids engulfed my vehicle. This is not normal wear and tear, or the driver handle would be the worst, for it is most used. The driver handle was the last to break, and I'm not happy for the money I'm soon to spend, especially when I search online and find so many others having the very same complaint.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · IL · fire

2005 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to transfer case actuator recall problems. *smd the consumer stated he complied with the recall notice he received in the mail. The dealer reprogrammed the final drive controller module. Four weeks later, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer stated he didn't have any problems with the vehicle, prior to the recall repair. The consumer stated after a short time of driving on the expressway, it felt as though the vehicle was not shifting into the next higher gear and would not shift into the higher gear when he pressed the accelerator. While driving in the right lane, the vehicle went into neutral on its own and the vehicle began to coast. When he looked in the rear view mirror, he noticed gray smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and then the gray exhaust smoke, turned black. Within less than a minute, the consumer was on the shoulder and two-inch red flames began emitting from under the hood. Then the flames were five to six feet high above the car hood. The local fire department and police were called to the scene.