2013 Dodge Avenger: fire, smoke or burning smell

6 of the 548 complaints about the 2013 Dodge Avenger describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 112,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2014
3
2013
6
2012
5
2011
1
2010
4
2008
17
2000
1
1999
3
1996
1
1995
4

What owners say

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Engine · 104,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the exhaust system. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced Emissions recall U67. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2022 · 157,000 miles · NY · fire

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while entering a friend's driveway at an undisclosed speed, there were flames coming from underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle and contacted the fire department. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle remained at the friend's residence and was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested proof of ownership. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Engine · 96,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle spontaneously caught fire under the hood and the fire spread to two houses. The fire department distinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the temperature gauge went hot and approximately 20 seconds later, smoke submerged the inside of the vehicle. Flames then began to come from the hood the vehicle as the engine began to stall without warning. The contact immediately removed himself and his child from the vehicle and got as far away from the vehicle as possible. No injuries occurred as a result of the fire and no medical attention was needed; the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Engine · 112,000 miles · CA · fire

While driving down the interstate my car started to emit black smoke from the hood, I pulled ocer to the right hand shoulder to inspect the smoke when I got out there were flames coming from under the hood I called 911 immediately. There were no warning lights or abnormal guage readings prior to the incident. The fire started spontaneously and ive never had an issue with this car before its always been extremely reliable. The car is a total loss.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 30,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the wiring harness. The contact also stated that after the repairs the front passenger power window failed. The dealer replaced the master switch. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the HVAC control head was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.