2009 Jeep Wrangler engine problems

Filed Jan 24, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · TX · fire

My Jeep Wrangler warning light cycled on under normal driving conditions. I drove it to my mechanic he said the code read was for the transmission. We checked the transmission fluid and it was filled with fluid. I drove it home into my driveway and I saw smoke and looked under the vehicle. I didn't find anything. When I stood up and walked around the vehicle I noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. I lifted the hood and flames where present. I closed the hood and ran for fire extinguishers to put out the fire. The Jeep has always been maintained and only has 92k miles on it. The whole incident was captured on my Ring Camera.

Filed Mar 25, 2020 · Engine · 17,000 miles · NV

At 16000 miles, my driver side exhaust manifold cracked. The dealer replaced. It has now been replace 6 additional times. The dealer will not honor their original repair which obviously did not work. I am breathing insafe exhaust fumes. Chrysler corp has know about this problem (tsb 09-001-13) now chrysler will not fix.it was under warranty the first 4 times it cracked. Clearly it is a warped head or valve problem. Either way exhaust comes in the car.

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · AR

Approximately 4 years ago, the heater core in my jeep failed suddenly, pouring antifreeze out onto my passenger floorboard repeatedly. At the time I was not aware that it was my heater core. We asked a mechanic to let us know what was wrong and that's when we found out. I am so glad that we noticed it in time because we have 3 dogs that frequently are in my vehicle and one, some, or all of them could have died. This was not a cheap fix as they had to take apart the dash to gain access. I love my jeep, but come on you guys.... No customer should have to fork over so much money for manufacturer defects.

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Engine, Visibility · 150,000 miles · MA

150,000mi on my jeep and my heat has gone completely out. I live in a cold climate area in the north east. . The heat stopped working when the car was moving down the highway causing my windows to fog up dramatically reducing visibility. This fogging has continued and I can no longer drive the vehicle without the windows being partially cracked down.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Engine · 77,000 miles · IL · fire

The engine was on idle. The car was stationary. I pressed the gas pedal. The car did not move. I saw smoke coming out the air con / fan on the dashboard. I got off the car and look underneath it. I saw red liquid pouring onto the ground and flames. The fire subsequently extended to the entire engine. The fire brigade came and manage to put out the fire. There was no warning of overheating or any lights that would have indicated that something was wrong. The car was regularly maintained (every 10,000 km) at the local jeep service center. The car only had 77000 miles I have never been off-road. I have never made any upgrade or modification to the car.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 166,860 miles · ME · fire

I was delivering mail, and while stopped at a box I noticed smoke coming from the passenger side of the hood. I pulled into the nearest driveway, and got out of the vehicle just before the engine compartment went up in flames.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 118,000 miles · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated when shifted into 4 wheel drive. In addition, the air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v290000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. Part distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. Approximately one year ago, while driving approximately 35 MPH, smoke appeared everywhere. The contact quickly grabbed her baby and jumped out of the vehicle, which was momentarily engulfed in flames and burned to the ground. There was no warning indicator. The police and fire department were at the scene and the fire department extinguished the fire. Police and fire reports were filed. There were no injuries. The insurance company towed the remnants of the vehicle away. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · MI · fire

While working my mail route, only about 20 miles in, my right hand drive wrangler started to smoke. I assumed because the vehicle never turned off when it began to smoke it was something small causing the issue. I was driving 15 MPH when this occurred. I pulled over, shut off my vehicle and opened the hood. There was a fire on the passanger side of my vehicle under and behind my battery, rolling under the vehicle moving very quickly. I immediately closed the hood, got my belonging out of my vehicle and watched as it blew up, and I called 911. My vehicle is totaled. I am now learning that this is becoming a common occurance with jeep! Why are there no public warnings!! Where are the recalls!!!!!!!! I and others could have been hurt or killed!!!!

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 48,000 miles · SC

Cracked exhaust manifold drive side, broken bolt on passenger side exhaust manifold