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If you have struggled with a Jeep Wrangler or Jeep Gladiator catching on fire, then you aren’t alone. More and more complaints about Jeep vehicles going up in flames are being recorded. Now, the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator are being investigated for the problem and could face a recall. 

Stallentis could face a recall  due to Jeep Wrangler 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), complaints about the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator catching on fire are growing. 

Some reports claim that these Jeep vehicles are prone to catching fire even after being cut off. Currently, there are nine complaints related to this issue. Only one has led to an injury. There are no reports of death listed in the complaints. 

The complaints suggest that the fires start from the passenger side of the engine compartment, even when the ignition is cut off. It could also be related to the power steering pumps’ electrical connectors. 

As the pump connector is located on the front passenger side of the engine compartment, this makes sense. 

The 2024 Jeep Gladiator crossing through a river
2024 Jeep Gladiator | Jeep

The investigation could lead to a recall later. The investigation is the Preliminary Evaluation (PE) phase to assess the cause, scope, and frequency of the alleged defect. It includes 781,000 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models from 2021 and 2023. 

Stellantis has acknowledged the investigation and is cooperating so far. Catching on fire after the ignition is turned off is incredibly risky. It increases the risk of accidents and injuries for drivers, passengers, and property. 

Michael Brooks, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety advises Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator owners to park their vehicles outside. Avoid garages and covered structures. 

The investigation could take a few months to complete, so stay tuned for updates. If this problem turns into a recall then owners will be notified via mail.

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.