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My Wrangler had been parked in my driveway for about 5 hours. It tried to start by itself then cought fire. It's is a manual transmission with no remote start. The fire started on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Engine compartment caught on fire with no warning. My family's lives were in danger. We escaped vehicle before front was engulfed in flames. Fire department had to put out fire.
On 07/16/2021 at approximately 1600 hundred the smoke detectors in the house began alarming. I immediately noticed smoke coming from the garage. After getting my 6 year old son safely out of the house I immediately called 911. The fire department arrived and took care of the situation. The entire engine compartment was burnt. Before all of this we arrived at the house and parked in the garage. Only 5 minutes went by between parking the Jeep and calling 911. During operation of the vehicle that day there was no indication of any issues. The Fire Inspector preformed his investigation. As of now I have not received the incident report. Once I do I will supply it. I am waiting to hear from the insurance company regarding when an adjuster will view the Jeep. Thank you.
The defrost on a Jeep Wrangler is very ineffective and poorly designed. The only blower for the defrost is in the middle of the window causing the sides of the front windshield to severely freeze up and become impossible to see out of during inclement weather such as fog, sleet or snow. Basically any type of precipitation during weather that is below freezing will cause this which results in a severe inability to see out of the windshield which is a huge safety issue when driving in inclement weather. This happens when driving at any speed on any road as long as there is precipitation and temps are below freezing.
Gasoline splash back when filling gas tank. The Jeep was in park and level. Gasoline burped out of fuel filler tank tube. All over the Jeep and ground. This happens every time I fill the tank. Also gets on clothes.
- Fargo, ND, USA
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Will not pass inspection check engine lights remain on along with a red light that looks like lighting bolt. Replaced battery. New engine. New radiator. New pin. Everything that was found on diagnostic check replaced. Still paying for car. Not able to drive it. Has a dangerous death wobble. This is the worst vehicle made. Don't know what to do. Cannot get plates for Jeep that eill never pass inspection. What can I do.
The death wobble!!!! when I hit a bump or pothole. I feel my Jeep is literally coming apart. My Jeep is 2008 and this has been an issue sknce we bought it anout 5 years agao. I only drive when its emergency. I will not take highways. Its absolutely terrifying. Why is there no recalls for death wobble on the Jeep 2008. This is not just a problem on newer modles. I want it fixed for free. I cant even sell it. Because people with Jeep know about it!!!
Jan 24 2018. I am driving my Jeep jk 2008. 103,000 miles. Stock everything. Was driving it all day in the everglades. All of a sudden as we were exiting the park my brakes stopped working and lights on the dash came on. We were going no faster than 35 mph. All of a sudden there was smoke coming from around the car. We ope the hood there is a fire in the engine area by all of the wiring. We attempted to put it out but it quickly engulfed the entire truck and I had to stand back and watch my entire Jeep burn to the ground!!!!! there was nothing to tell me this was going to happen or to warn me! Jeep needs to be responsible for this. We have burns on our arms. The car burned all the way to the ground. All of my belongings are gone from the fire
My ac/heater blower motor work intermittently. The horn sounds without being engaged. The windshield wipers will engage by themselves. These issues happen both stationary and while driving. I belive these issues are caused by the total integrated power module. When talking with others about this problem there appears to be a recurring problem with these vehicles. I believe these malfunctions could put me in danger. For example, if I can't defrost the windshield there is a visability problem. Also, assuming it is the tipm there are many other things that will eventually happen.
Engine on the car is burning the oil so fast.(engine get so dry) about every 2000 miles only about half of a quart is left. So, I have to refill the oil tank
My vehicle begins to act as if it is possessed. When driving all dash lights will flash, windshield wipers will turn on, washer fluid will shoot out. Also while driving everything will lock up making it impossible to control the vehicle. When parked, the vehicle will struggle to start and all of the other symptoms listed above occur.
Horn, wipers, wiper fluid, air conditioner, and tail lights will all randomly start going off, and not even shutting down the engine and removing the key stops it.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V290000 (air bags), 16V352000 (air bags), and 09E044000 (equipment); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Received a recall for the clock spring. The horn in our Wrangler stopped working had a mechanic diagnosis the problem as the clock spring. Jeep dealership said the part is on back order. Called Jeep and they stated to get the vehicle diagnosed by dealership and they can expedite the part called dealership back and they stated they would charge us to diagnose the problem and it would not help get the part. This vehicle is a safety concern and will not pass inspection so the vehicle can be licensed.
I was driving down a gravel road and my Jeep died. Then, I saw smoke coming from under the hood and I looked and it was on fire. The body, wheels, interior, everything burned down.
In 2009 my tipm failed and I experienced the 'possessed Jeep' condition where everything turned on (lights, turn signals, horn, radio blasting with no display). I took it to the dealer and they replaced free of charge (under 5 year warranty). In 2012 my rear brake calipers seized on both the passenger and driver side, they were glowing cherry-red after a 1 hour commute into work, perfect to start a fire if I had pulled into a gas station with some gas spilled on the ground or something. I got after-market calipers because the guy at auto zone said that he had several customers with the same issue that replaced it with factory calipers and they failed within 40000 miles, they went with after-market calipers and never had a problem, I have not had a problem since myself. Well now all of a sudden my horn, front passenger parking lamp/turn signal stopped working. There are no blown fuses or unhooked wires, everything is stock (I bought the vehicle brand new). At this same time, my passenger seat keeps coming unlatched and flying forward and back (as if someone were trying to enter the back seat). I can push the seat back into position, but it will fly forward all by itself at random. This started immediately with the horn and passenger parking lamp issue. This is dangerous and presents a choking hazard, especially if someone is sitting in the seat with the seat belt fastened. Since the horn has stopped working, I am concerned that my air-bag may not deploy (clock-spring issue) or if it is that tipm again. I don't think I should need to pay for yet another tipm this should be covered for the life of the vehicle since it is a safety hazard.
Without warning... horn starts blowing, windshield washer comes on, lights flash, door locks won't work, key switch off doesn't stop the problem, so far have able to pull off the road and open the hood to disconnect the battery. Reconnecting the battery sometimes works but the heater/ac stops working... this situation is a real road hazard!!! after awhile things work ok until it repeats. Very dangerous car to be on the road. Jeep service people respond by saying that that they find nothing wrong! well sure, the event is over when we are able to bring the vehicle in to be "fixed"! basis for a class action suit for sure! vehicle has been in motion on the highway and stationary when this has happened.
Purchased in 2010 with <20K. Horn intermittently worked and now doesn't work at all. Horns work with alarm & panic button, but not when pressing the horn button.
Experiencing what has been called "death wobble." Violent shaking and unable to safely drive on hwy. If you hit a bump going over 55 you will most likely experience this and can only stop to regain control. This may be a deadly problem! has happened numerous times since purchasing this Jeep in July of 2015 and we've only had it 3 months. No dealer support or help on the problem after first attempt to resolve the issue.
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- Hopatcong, NJ, USA