2007 Jeep Wrangler: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Body, Engine · 15,000 miles · TX · fire

While I was driving the engine of my jeep caught fire got out of the vehicle attempted to put it out without success the engine engulfed in flames and the whole jeep burnt I called the police and fire department and police came

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · FL · fire

Vehicle caught fire while sitting in driveway in front of home 30 minutes after driving the vehicle. Total loss.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, when the engine stalled. The contact stated the windshield wipers and head lights flickered. The contact saw smoke coming from under the front of the vehicle and saw fire shortly after. The contact stated he pulled off negative battery cable from the battery and the fire turned off on it's own. A police was not filed. The fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, where he was told the tipm/fuse box shorted out and melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer had not been notified of failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.the VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MO · fire

Vehicle was stationary, inside of garage with high ceilings. Vehicle caught on fire after sitting with engine off for more 3 hours. Looked like started at fuse box area. *tt

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · 156,000 miles · TX · fire

Driving jeep windshield wipers came on horn started blowing windshield wiper fluid started spraying then jeep exploded on fire. Just got stopped and out before jeep totally engulfed in fire nothing left but 2 rear wheels. Driving about 45 MPH on smooth straight highway.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Engine · 88,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving, another driver on the road made the contact aware that the vehicle was on fire. The contact mentioned that the flames were located near the engine. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · 70,000 miles · OH · fire

Picked up approximately one half cord of wood using my utility trailer, over-drive disabled when pulling trailer. Backed trailer into yard to unload the already seasoned and split wood. Put jeep into park, engaged the parking brake and left the jeep to drop the trailer, heard a pop and flames began to shoot out from under the jeep. I reached into the vehicle to turn off the engine and remove the key. I heard another pop and saw that flames were now shooting into the engine compartment. I ran into my house to get a fire extinguisher, came back out, opened the hood carefully and began to try and extinguish the flame. In order to fully put out the fire it took the fire extinguisher and multiple buckets of water. After the fire was fully extinguished I contacted my insurance carrier.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Engine · 173,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 jeep wrangler. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a burning odor in the vehicle. After the vehicle was parked, it became engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN as unavailable. The failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 97,000 miles · CT · fire

Car did not have any power when pressing the gas peddle. Engine light was on. Even though car was brought to dealer for service november 1 2014. Two fault codes were found the dealer (papa dodge) replaced egr and gasket valve. I called the dealer about 10 days later and told them the car still did not have power when pressing the gas peddle. The supervisor of the service department took jeep for test drive and said he didn't see a problem. On december 25 engine light came on. On december 26 I was driving about 5 miles per hour and saw smoke came to completed stop. Under the car front in the front under hood was on fire passenger side. Police and fire department was called immediately and put out fire under hood engine. Car was completely burned out.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · IL · fire

This is the second request I am now sending. My 2007 jeep wrangler caught on fire while driving through some brush on 10/25/2014 and was a total loss. The fire department that responded concluded that it was caused by the catalytic converter as well as my insurance company. Jeep said since I already settled with my insurance company there is nothing they will do. This is the second time I am reporting this incident to you so can someone please get back to me?

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Body · 108,000 miles · FL · fire

Was driving and engine stopped. Coasted to side of road and when stopped smoke was billowing up around me. Got out and tried to put out undercarriage with water and then two fire extinguishers with the help of other motorists that stopped to help. We couldn't extinguish so I called 911 and watched as it was engulfed in flames and burned.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Engine · 68,000 miles · IL · fire

Driving jeep wrangler and suddenly entire car was engulfed in flames. Car is a total loss.