2006 Dodge Charger: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Engine · 154,000 miles · KY · fire

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle approximately 30 minutes later flames were discovered coming from under the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000. Fire started without key in ignition and was not running. Main damage to the car was the front bumper to the windshield.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Engine · 175,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 dodge charger. The contact was getting a jumpstart to the vehicle and as he was unplugging the jumper cables, he noticed that there were flames coming from under the vehicle on the rear passenger's side. The fire department put out the fire and a fire department report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2021 · Engine · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated while her son was driving at low speeds detected smoke from the hood. The driver pulled over, and the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to contact's resident. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 114,000 miles · ME · fire

My son's car caught fire after he had parked it for the night. After 10 minutes he was called at his apartment by a friend who told him his car was on fire. There were no warning signs whatsoever. No warning lights, unusual smells, or hints of impending doom for his car.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Engine · 161,000 miles · MD

Before arriving at work stopped at mcdonalds to get coffee. After 10min return to car and tried to start and would not start. I turned key again car started shaking and started with white smoke coming out of exhaust. Car was shaking real hard I stepped on gas pedal and place it in drive I drove to the next street to work location and as I was putting car in reversed car cut off again. I started it again smoke again came out I put in reverse while giving gas and backed car into parking spot at work location. I called tow truck j & j towing they came and I started car and drove unto flatbed and had towed to myers automotive mechanics. They said the valve/cylinder #2 had broken cause spark plug to bend and melted other things and that this year of the 2006 dodge charger rt with the hemi 5.7 was know for this issue they have had tremendous amount of problems with these models/make of dodge and that even getting a used one it would do the same. They advised a new manufactured one that dodge apparently have revised editions. They need to replaced all these engine issues that they have known about but left the consumer to deal with unfortunately.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Engine · 160,800 miles · MD

Filled up gas a local citgo 7 eleven gas station. Pulled away about 100- 200ft car stalled as I was making left turn into moving traffic my daughter was in back seat. No engine light indicator or anything. Place car back in park and restarted. This has happened a few times. First time had to get some sensor relay replaced. Not to long ago. Since then about a week later after fueling over the weekend went to work stopped at a mcdonalds came out to drive a street over to work card would not start. Held down gas pedal car started shaking had and white smoke came out exhaust. I placed car in drive drove to work parking lot as I was putting in reversed it stalled again. Shaking real hard. Got towed to myers automotive and they advised dodge chargers 2006 rt 5.7l are having these engine problems with cylinders and lifter/valves.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the contact smell burning fumes inside the vehicle. The contact merged to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and notice a fire on the passenger side headlight. The fire department was call to put out the fire. The vehicle was destroyed due to the fire. Upon investigating the cause of the fire, the fire marshall stated the ABS system caused the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · TN

I turned my key over and the battery exploded. Both caps were blown against the fiberglass lid in the trunk. Battery was split across the front and side. Battery acid covered the underside of the trunk area. White odorless smoke came out of the trunk area.

Filed Nov 29, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 91,100 miles · PA · fire

Driving to the beach, suddenly all warning lights on dashboard came on, then engine shut off, loss of power, then thick white smoke coming from hood, then flames underneath the car, then within a minute the car was completely engulfed, destroying the engine compartment, and front seat, dashboard & windshield blew out... Scariest thing ever.! I nearly escaped in time, lucky to have not been burned, lucky I got out alive... There should be a recall dodge charger r/t hemi, 2006 (5.7 liter)

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Fuel system · 19,000 miles · NJ · fire

I purchased my 2006 dodge charger in october 06. Since my purchase I have maintained my car regularly. I was driving on a highway with my wife when she spotted smoke coming for the front hood. As I started to pull over flames were coming out. She yelled for us to run from the car and as we did the glass burst out and the car was engulfed in flames. My car insurance company did forensic testing and says it was started by something igniting (fluid). Chrysler claims there was no manufacturing defect and now I am out of a car and money. Chrysler pretty much told me I am screwed and they will not do anything about me getting a new car or reimbursement for the two years I paid into the car. They definitely do not to care and sent a form letter instead of anyone personally calling. We could have died or been seriously injured and when I called corporate they said the investigators decision was final. So like I said I am screwed big time.

Filed Nov 2, 2006 · Brakes · 4,629 miles · OH · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while entering traffic at 35 MPH, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle did not slow down. The vehicle was downshifted to second, and then first gear. At the next exit, the vehicle came to a stop on an incline. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames coming out of the brake well on the front passenger side. The vehicle was coasted into an independent repair shop, who determined the ABS failed and all four brakes were white hot. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, but no report was given.