# 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `715926` · 2009-04-14 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 23,000
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING AROUND FOR ABOUT AN HOUR ON A SNOWY DAY. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION IN 4X4 FOR MOST OF THE DRIVE. I PARKED MY JEEP IN A PARKING LOT AND RETURNED ABOUT AN 45 MIN LATER AND FOUND FIREFIGHTERS PUTTING OUT A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE CHIEF STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED NEAR THE REAR OF THE ENGINE CLOSE TO THE FIREWALL AND THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I ALSO HAVE PICTURES AVAILABLE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FIRE YOU MAY CONTACT ME. *TR
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*