2007 Dodge Charger: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · 162,548 miles · SC · fire

I was đriving my car when I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. I pulled into hardees parking lot. Looked at the odometer. Car temperature was normal. I turn the engine off. Waited a few seconds when I noticed heavy white smoke coming from under the hood. I grabbed my purse and exited the car. I called 911 while on the phone flames started coming from under the hood. Driver side under in front of the tire is where the flames started. I took a photo

Filed Nov 3, 2019 · 178,000 miles · CA · fire

My son was driving the car and was at the stop light. When the light turned green and he hit the gas to go the car stalled and it started smoking from under the trunk and within seconds was in flames. My son had to jump out the passenger side for safety reasons. The fire department went and turned the fire out. We have no idea why it went up in fire. We were driving it all morning and my son drives it to school with no issues.

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA · fire

I was driving my car when all of a sudden flames were coming from under the hood on the driver side. I pulled over, got out and called 911. By the time the fire department put out the fire, my car was totaled. There must have been a defect somewhere under the hood. It may have been the engine which I had to replace at 66,841 miles for over $8,000. I got no warnings on the dash, just fire from under the hood.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Brakes, Wheels · 240,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge charger. While the vehicle was parked, smoke emitted from the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle later caught fire. A fire report was filed and the fire department extinguished the fire. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 240,000. Updated 08/31/16*lj

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Engine · 144,000 miles · MI

I had just left my residence to travel to work in my 2007 dodge charger, 2.7l v6, I had made it 10 miles away from my house when my engine blew. The temp gage never showed there was any kind of overheating problem. The check oil light came on for a few seconds and turned off. A few minutes later it came on again and puff of white smoke came out from under the hood and the motor seized.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Electrical · 123,000 miles · OK · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the center console of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and the vehicle caught fire. There were no injuries sustained. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 110,000 miles · CA · fire

Early morning commute to work, traveled southbound on ca highway 15, proximate to miramar way exit. Vehicle began to smoke, engine hood sprang open, other drivers indicating that smoke and flames coming from front engine - as hood blocking view. I continued to side of the road, jumped out and watched front end of engine become engulfed in flames! Watched entire front end of car burn, during this time highway patrol / fire patrol called. Fire claim number- [xxx]. Contacted tow company to take - tow driver told me that this was the third dodge challenger he had salvaged in the past month - with the same issue! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 85,000 miles · SD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. While driving less than 10 MPH, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerate; however, after numerous attempts the vehicle came to a stop. In addition, smoke was emitting from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, the contact detected flames underneath the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the failure originated from the fuse box. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge charger. The contact attempted to start the ignition. The engine failed to operate. Suddenly, smoke emitted from underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the small flames which originated from the battery. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2009 · Electrical · 27,700 miles · TX · fire

Vehicle caught on fire and burned.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Engine · 48,414 miles · AZ

I had just left my residence to travel to work in my 2007 dodge charger, 2.7l v6, I had made it 6 miles away from my house when my engine blew. The temp gage never showed there was any kind of overheating problem. The check oil light came on for a few seconds and turned off. A few minutes later it came on again and puff of white smoke came out from under the hood and the motor seized. From the research I have done on the internet I have found that the 2.7 liter dodge/chrysler motor has had a lot of problems with oil sludge issues that would cause the engine to seize. So far chrysler has not taken any responsibility for this major problem with the 2.7l engine. The bottom end of the motor has to be rebuilt or replaced to correct this problem. At this point the warranty company is blaming me for the mechanical failure of the oil filter seal on the engine.

Filed Mar 7, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · KY · fire

I purchased my 2007 dodge charger se on feb 17 2009. I had multiple problems when I bought the vehicle including the airbag light being on which they fixed by recalibrating the unit. The left washer fluid module had to be replaced and the passenger headlight had condensation that was poorly repaired by placing silcone around my headlight. The shop also said that they had to recalibrate the transmission because it was slipping and was causing my speedometer to drop to 0 but the RPM would never move and the car would not lose power. On march 7 I drove 90 miles away from home when I exited my vehicle and got about 10 feet away the car exploded in flames. The car drove beautifully the entire trip never hesitated and never overheated, never indicated any kind of problem!!!! The entire front of my car to the dash was completely melted within 5 minutes of the car exploding. Luckily I did not have my children with me and I was not in home as I park my new vehicle in the garage, I would have lost everything I own. The fire department had to bust out the rear window to get my purse because the only key hole is in the front door and the fob would not work to unlock the car. This is a huge safety hazard!!! If my 2 small children had been in the car I would have not been able to get them out in time because of how fast the car exploded!!! The fire department determined that it was the electrical system under the hood. The dealership I bought the vehicle from 2 weeks ago told me to go '!@#$%myself and deal with my insurance company that it has nothing to do with them. Please if you have this car or are considering buying this car please please don't do it!!!!