Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4x4 fire or smoke problems

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · PR · fire

Sitting at a stop light the car burst into flames and burnt to the ground.the fire department said it was caused by transmission fluid boiling out of a vent and hitting the hot exhaust pipe

Filed May 5, 2017 · 147,000 miles · VA · fire

Engine caught on fire. Jeep fully engulfed in flames.

Filed Jan 31, 2016 · Body, Engine · 80,000 miles · OH · fire

I was driving down the road the jeep started spitting and sputtering I pulled over to see what was going on as I go to get out it bursted into flames from under the hood then quickly spread throughout the whole jeep quickly

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Body · 90,000 miles · IL · fire

My kids and I was driving in my 2008 jeep rubbicon 4 wheel drive off road vehicle on my land when my jeep caught fire causing a total loss and causing other damages like burning my field up and four wheeler ..I called 911 to come arrived 8 min later and put the jeep out along with the field and atv ..they made report on the damages jeep still remains in field at this time.

Filed Oct 12, 2012 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · VT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 4x4. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and allowed it to idle for approximately 3-5 minutes. The contact exited the vehicle and later as he attempted to open the driver's side door, the vehicle burst into flames. The contact mentioned that the fire started on the front passenger's side floorboard where he first saw red flashes. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. The fire department was unable to determine what started the fire. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that there were no recalls for his particular vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 61,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NC · fire · 1 injury

After driving my 07 wrangler home from work, approximately 35 minutes, I parked in my drive way and the under part of my jeep caught on fire and then the jeep exploded, catching my house on fire. My driveway is on an downward incline.

Filed May 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 39,000 miles · NJ · fire

2008 jeep wrangler manual trans caught on fire while I was driving.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Engine · 31,899 miles · NY

In the november 2010 issue of consumer reports, page 15, they is an article about a recall on '07-'08 jeep wranglers " - faulty transmission fluid-temperature warning system not working; could cause fire when boil over coours." I called chrysler at 1‑800‑653‑1403 and was told that they knew of no recall of this nature and that if anything should happen, then I should call them. I explained that if something happened, it would be too late, according to this article, my car would be on fire. They still said that there was nothing they could do, there was no recall. Also, the 3 diget prefix number given in consumer report issue was transposed, it is 853 not 835.

Filed Jul 10, 2009 · Engine · 2,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler 4x4. The contact stated that there was no heat shield underneath the exhaust system. While driving at an unknown speed, he detected smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. He pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames. There was minor damage to the hoses and wires. The dealer recommended that the vehicle not be driven. The vehicle was then towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was designed properly. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer also stated that there were no recalls for this vehicle and that it was an issue for the insurance company. The failure and current mileages were 2,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2008 · Transmission · 6,200 miles · WA

Transmission over heated and purged fluid on to hot exhaust manifold/cat converter. Jeep did not catch on fire but was close enough to cause alarm it was severely smoking enough to alert others drivers who waved me over. Its been having shift problems since purchased new in 07/07, including sever shuddering between 1-2 shifts and not downshifting unless holding the throttle down for 2-4 seconds making it really hard to keep up in regular traffic. Current mileage is 6,200. Local dealer keeps flashing the computer with software upgrades but nothing improves conditions. Current word from dealer is that "condition could not be duplicated / no 'codes' stored".