Brake line was cut.*ak consumer states ABS line rubbed a tire and caused the brakes to fail. Cruise control does not work. Air conditioner caught on fire. Transmission failed. Something is wrong with the steering.
1991 Dodge Caravan: fire, smoke or burning smell
7 of the 616 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Consumer was going about 30 MPH and noticed gas gauge had dropped. Consumer started smelling gas inside of vehicle. Consumer pulled over, got out, and didn't see anything. Then, got back in. When consumer and children got back into vehicle, flames and smoke were coming out from under hood. They got out, ran across the street, and fire department put out the flames. Vehicle was totaled. Insurance company ruled that the it was a ruptured fuel line that sprayed fluid onto manifold, and that made it ignite. Consumer will contact manufacturer to file a complaint.
While traveling driver noticed smoke coming from engine. Upon visual inspection engine was engulfed in flames. Insurence company totaled vehicle.
While driving put heat on and started smelling gas fumes inside of vehicle. Took to dealer. Mechanic could not locate or smell fumes. Next day, turned on heat to warm up, went inside, and then came 15 minutes later and vehicle was in flames. Fire department arrived and put flames out. Contacted mechanic, who checked vehicle , and indicated fuel leak caused fire. *ak consumer is requesting reimbursement.
There was black smoke coming from what looked like tires. Then, brakes went out, had it towed, and mechanic said calipers were made out of plastic and had crumbled.
Vehicle parked. Heard a loud noise. Checked outside & noticed smoke coming from vehicle. Went & lifted hood & flames shot out. Called fire department, was informed it was an electrical problem.
Failure on the driver side seat, electrical short or shock caused the driver side seat to catch on fire.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- PCM not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the PCM may not energize the a/c clutch relay
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Caravan fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
7 of 616 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Dodge Caravan
ABS 144Brake failure 53Seat belt 33Transmission failure 16Door locks 13Loss of power 10Wipers 9Power steering loss 7Stalling 7Fuel leak 6Grinding brakes 5Headlights 5
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