NHTSA Complaint #10464792 — 2002 JEEP WRANGLER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10464792
Vehicle	2002 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 30, 2012
Date Filed	July 9, 2012
Mileage	173,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SMOKED STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BY LIFTING THE HOOD, IT ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HER AT A LATER DATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 173,000.

Related Complaints for the 2002 JEEP WRANGLER

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11291532 — December 27, 2019 — FOR A POPULAR ON AND OFF ROAD VEHICLE WHICH HAS A REPUTATION FOR STRENGTH AND DURABILITY, WHY WOULD THE FRAME, THE VE...

#10965858 — March 14, 2017 — TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED...

#10577017 — April 3, 2014 — VEHICLE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 0, CHECK GAUGES LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER TO PARK AND RIDE LOT AND TURNED VEHICLE ...

Recent Complaints for the 2002 JEEP WRANGLER

#11454402 — STRUCTURE:BODY — February 28, 2022 — Frame is rotted out. Vehicle is well maintained and it is upsetting. After spending good money for a reputable brand...

#11454402 — SUSPENSION — February 28, 2022 — Frame is rotted out. Vehicle is well maintained and it is upsetting. After spending good money for a reputable brand...

#11404830 — STEERING — March 25, 2021 — PURCHASED A 2002 JEEP FROM TWIN RIVERS AUTO SALES, I DID NOT RECEIVE A VEHICLE DISCLOSURE REPORT AND IT WAS SOLD TO M...

#11404830 — STRUCTURE:BODY — March 25, 2021 — PURCHASED A 2002 JEEP FROM TWIN RIVERS AUTO SALES, I DID NOT RECEIVE A VEHICLE DISCLOSURE REPORT AND IT WAS SOLD TO M...

#11404830 — SUSPENSION — March 25, 2021 — PURCHASED A 2002 JEEP FROM TWIN RIVERS AUTO SALES, I DID NOT RECEIVE A VEHICLE DISCLOSURE REPORT AND IT WAS SOLD TO M...