2001 Jeep Wrangler: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Aug 24, 2017 · Electrical · 117,803 miles · TX · fire

I was driving with the air conditioner on when I smelled burning plastic, then smoke came out of the air vents. I pulled over and turned off the air conditioner and got out of the vehicle. After about 15 min the smell dissipated and I continued on without the air conditioning. Later I removed the covers and found that there had been a fire in the plug that goes to the blower motor resistor

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · PA · fire

I left my top off of my jeep wrangler and it rained hard into the night and next morning. I heard the horn going off randomly so I ran outside and the drivers side dash and steering column were engulfed in flames. I quickly opened the hood, disconnected the battery and then put out the fire with the hose. The whole steering column and surrounding dash and wiring harness are completely melted. The incident happened while the jeep was parked in the driveway

Filed Sep 8, 2009 · Electrical, Visibility · 44,203 miles · NH

There is a serious product defect in the fan motor-switch-resister assembly in my 2001 jeep wrangler. This condition has been repaired seven times, six times unsuccessfully (the first time was in 2004, the year I bought my jeep from a dealership) and the last one accomplished august 20, 2009 and who knows how long this will last. The problem is that the fan switch suddenly fails to operate and when the matter is investigated the mechanic finds that the blower motor, relay and switch have melted. There is some sort of electrical problem or surge which six repairs have failed to correct and my fear is my jeep will catch on fire as has been reported in a number of cases.

Filed Oct 31, 2003 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · NY · fire

While driving at 55 MPH smell of burning styrofoam permeated the interior of the vehicle. A few seconds later, heated styrofoam begun to be ejected from driver's side air vents. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that they were aware of the problem.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Electrical · MN · fire

While vehicle was completely shut off consumer went into the store, and when coming out vehicle was on fire. That day consumer drove only 18 miles. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was taking a look at vehicle.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Electrical · PA

Vehicle caught on fire while consumer was inside. Vehicle was not turned on. Cause was unknown. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · IL · fire

The vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment. Claim number 13-7491-024.

Filed Oct 2, 2001 · Engine · AK · fire

While vehicle was parked with the engine off, the vehicle caught on fire, possibly engine related.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Electrical · NY · fire

My jeep started on fire around/in the steering column. Vehicle had sat unstarted for 4 days while on vacation when the fire occurred. Monday, august 25, 2001, it had rained and the water being on the wires is the "cause" of the electrical short which resulted in the fire. The soft top was on and the windows were removed. All contents of the glove compartment were dry.

Filed Sep 16, 2001 · Electrical · WV · fire · 1 injury

The jeep was driven 6 miles, parked in owners yard. Within 5 minutes owner smelled plastic and looked out to see fire and smoke coming from jeep. Motor was melted. Very obvious electrical orgin. Switch was off . Extensive damage. Had owner not beeb quick with hose his home would have burned also.owner burned hand raising hood. Motor not running, switch off jeep caught fire quickly. Repoorts of another jeep burned at bucannon auto mall in bucannon wv this makes 3 that I know of.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Electrical · MD · fire

Vehicle caught on fire while parked. Please provide additional information.