2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 7, 2015 · Body, Lights · 49,000 miles · MT · fire

While driving the car the oil light came on but went off. I was on a narrow road and was about to pull off then lights started to flash and the clutch would not work I stopped and turned the car off but it would not stop. Then I tried to get out and the doors all locked on me.I got out and noticed what I first thought was a boiling radiator but when I went to lift the bonnet the car caught fire. It was gone in a matter of minutes. Jeep australia denied any cars had caught fire here and would not allow us to have forensics investigate. At 35,000 the clutch also had to be replaced which jeep also said was because I did not know how to drive a manual I had been driving for 17 years. I know there have been other cars here in australia with the same problems I have had

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NC · fire

Driving on I-40 approximately 60 MPH. Vehicle began to emit dark smoke from rear of vehicle. When slowing the vehicle down to safely exit highway, dash lights flashed and engine stopped resulting in loss of all power and steering. Was forced to steer vehicle to side of off ramp and when coming to a complete stop, the right side of the engine compartment by the front window burst into flames. Fortunately a tow truck company was very close by, witnessed the incident, and attempted to extinguish the fire along with a driver from a local cable company. Blaze was eventually controlled once the fire department arrived on scene. After researching this incident, I am very thankful no one was physically injured. Given the number of similar reports, it would seem the public should be notified of the real risk with these vehicles before anyone else is injured or killed.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · FL · fire

I was driving with friends when I noticed that the vehicle was not functioning properly. Overheating, AC stopped working, and an odd speed fluctuation. I informed the people I was with that I was going to drive to the main road. Before I got there, about 50 feet, the whole vehicle was engulfed in flames. The flames went over the top of the jeep. Luckily the flames died down briefly enough for me to jump out . I lost everything in the jeep and the jeep itself. Upon contacting jeep, they said it wasn't their fault rather it was my fault. Clearly something malfunctioned and I almost lost my life.

Filed Jan 8, 2014 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · NY · fire

The jeep sat in my drive way for half hour before I took it out. Got 200 yards from my home and I lost power steering,horn and wipers going off with out touching any of them then the jeep shut off and smoke poured out from the passenger side of the engine compartment. Lifted the hood and the right side of the inner fender was on fire! With in minutes the right side of the jeep engine compartment was destroyed. The fuse box , battery, and wiring harness where destroyed. The fire department said it started in the fuse box. This jeep is completely stock and as been perfect till this! Never any issues in the year half I own it!

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Engine · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler 4-dr 4x4. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact smelled a strong electrical burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the steering wheel. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the contact inspected under the hood where there were large flames found. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed the contact that the fire originated within the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a savage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · NC

When filling up my 2007 jeep wrangler with fuel about a quart shoots back out after the pump stops. Different gas stations and ambient temps do not affect the issue, it always happens. This is unsafe! My wife and I both have had gas spilled on us, our children can breath the fumes on us getting back in the car, and gas is left to seep into the ground or catch on fire from the heat of the next cars exhaust. Not safe! Tsb 14-001-11 which extends the gas tank valve does not pertain to my 2007 jeep wrangler since it was built dec 22, 2006 and the tsb begins on march 1, 2007.

Filed Jul 18, 2010 · Engine · 34,000 miles · TN · fire

I purchased a 2007 4d jeep wrangler on 3/17/10. I had no problems with it and drove it only on roads (not off road). It had approximately 34,000 miles on it and no damage history. It was pre-owned certified. On june 27, 2010 it started to hesitate when the accelerator was depressed. I made an appointment to take it to a local dealer. On june 29th I was driving to the dealer per appointment and it lost power. It then burst into flames and is a total loss. I have contacted chrysler and they are conducting an investigation but have not contacted me with a solution.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Electrical · 21,600 miles · CA

I started my car and attempted to pull out of the driveway when the engine light turned on and the car began to shake. I stopped the car, kept the engine on and let it sit for a 5 minutes and warm up. I put it in drive again and made it 1 block when the engine light started blinking, the engine began to sputter, and smoke was seen coming out of the muffler and hood of my jeep. I opened the hood only to be consumed with the smell a gas. When the tow truck driver arrived, he explained that I was very lucky as the car engine would have caught on fire if I would have continued to drive one more block. The dealership initially thought it was the fuel igniter, as it was found stuck open. They ended up replacing the wiring for the electrical system that controlled the igniter instead. So far it's running fine.