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2008 Jeep WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1393119
Internal NHTSA #	11006282
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
Model Year	2008
File date	18/07/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving home from work on a moderately hot day (91 deg at start of drive, 80 deg at time of incident about 55 minutes after start), some stop-n-go traffic first 40 minutes, then a steady normal climb into foothills (from about 5400' to 8200') on paved roads, as vehicle was turning right at a y-intersection at top of a hill, a large bang was heard in the engine compartment followed by excessive amounts of grey smoke emanating from same. Engine temperature was normal at the time (fan had engaged a few times along the way to keep within range) and no warning lights were present before or after incident. Immediately pulled over and opened hood. Within about a minute of stopping a small fire broke out above the drivers side manifold/cat. I was able to extinguish using a towel, but not before the fire had melted some wire bundles. Initial inspection indicated a power steering (atf) fluid rupture that sprayed the engine compartment, subsequently flashing from the heat of the catalytic converter. Fortunately, situation was handled quickly before the car became engulfed (as i've now learned has happened several times with this vehicle model). Vehicle is being towed to jeep dealer tomorrow for repair. I have not yet had the opportunity to speak with jeep regarding this incident, but feel a faulty design has put my safety at risk. I will hopefully be able to provide more information to this submission once available...
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	112000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GOLDEN, CO
VIN pattern	1J4GA69138LXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	20
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Jeep WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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