2013 Dodge Charger: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 13, 2021 · Fuel system · CA

Gas tank and fuel pumps are located under passenger seat. The primary fuel pump is located on rear passenger side. I have been getting a gas smell after fueling. I thought maybe some gas spilled or it was my fuel filler neck so I had it checked perfectly fine. So I fueled again today and smelled gas. Lifted rear seat and noticed crack on black plastic cover. Removed and a pool of gas on top of driver side fuel pump. Researched online and found several charger challenger Chrysler owners with the same exact issues. I also found where a minor accident caused the death of 4 people car went up in flames. My kids sit in this back seat and it is very very alarming. I'm surprised that there is no recall on this as of yet. It's a well known issue amongst owner just Google fuel pooling on fuel pump. Shoot there's even a manufacturer making reinforced covers so this doesn't happen. What happens is the weight from sitting in the back seat smashes on the covers and the connectors causing the plastic fuel pump to crack after a while also possibly damaging the connectors. This is a very expensive fix it not deadly. The car almost becomes not drivable. I hope this gets addressed and all owners receive compensation.

Filed Mar 4, 2018 · Electrical · NJ

When I turned the front passenger side heated seat on I was getting a strong electrical burning smell. Never happened before but car recently had the recalled alternator replaced.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Electrical · 65,208 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed black smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. Courtesy chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa (9207 e adamo dr, tampa, fl) replaced the alternator. The technician informed the contact that it was not the remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system), but was an intermittent repair. The failure recurred. The contact communicated with the dealer again and was informed that the VIN was removed from the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,208.

Filed Dec 16, 2017 · Electrical · 79,200 miles · IL

I started my car by the factory installed remote starter and was leaving a parking lot and I heard a high pitched hum coming from the engine and the 'battery saver on' light was on. I started to drive and the car was really sluggish almost to the point if I came to a complete stop it would shut down. I drover that way for about 2 miles and during that time I started to smell something burning. I shut the car off and waited about 15 minutes and restarted the car by using the push button and the message was gone, but once the car was put into drive the battery saver message came on and burning smell was back. . I had the car towed into the elgin jeep dodge dealership on a friday night (about an hour after everything happened) and on monday I was told that nothing showed up and that it was probably the alternator but since no error codes showed they can't do anything, even though there is a recall (#t36/ the federal safety agency 17v‑435) for the alternator. They told me that I should take the car back and hope that it doesn't happen again and when the parts come in for the recall come back and get it fix then. I did contact fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) to try and get it temporary fix but due to there being no error codes they will not fix anything. After researching this problem it seems to me that the fca will not fix anything until the car starts on fire. I drive about 40 miles a day on an expressway where speeds are about 60-70 MPH, I don't feel safe that the alternator will just go and the car will stop. I feel that since there was a sign of issues that something should be fixed.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 35 MPH, a burning odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. Directly afterward, the ABS, battery, and traction control off indicators illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle entered into battery save mode and the air conditioner and radio were disengaged. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the battery save mode indicator illuminated again. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw a cloud of white smoke and small flames around wires connected to the alternator. The contact entered the vehicle to turn it off and the flames extinguished independently. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator failed to charge to the battery. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2017 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise while idling. Upon driving to auto zone, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact noticed white smoke and small flames. After the vehicle was depowered, the flames extinguished independently. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ingram park chrysler jeep dodge ram located 7000 nw loop 410, san antonio, tx was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy until february of 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 60,000 miles · CA

I'm sorry but the the checklist that for the defective items on the vehicle and you guys were asking what defective items do you have and it wouldn't let me check mark the boxes him but pretty much everything that you have on that screen is wrong with my car it has broke down lost power all power I was driving about 45 miles an hour I had no control over the vehicle I had carbon monoxide a poison and I'm getting my blood work right now as we speak and I just disused this issue with one of the representatives there and I feel like this car is going to catch on fire because it's been overheating so I don't think it's real safe for me to drive it and take it to the shop yesterday and they told me come back today so it's running around and is buying parts for his car and it's hiring somebody to install it you know him but nothing major a certified mechanic has to do it and my engine it it's it's something wrong with that my emissions never been done the smog has never been done it's keeping miles and also the suspension iis not stable, these corrosion needs to be taken care of its on the top roof towards the front window. Also the suspension is squeking and rocking back and forth which it's n the rear end of the car... Also it's getting 11mpg 9mpg city it's not correct it should get 20mpg in city I drive with castion is getting about 9 to 10 miles a gallon in the city and that's not right I'm doing it by calculating because I don't this this cluster works .... Please call me

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · WA · fire

The car was shut down for 1 1/2 hours and sitting in a parking lot with nothing running or on. When the car was started as normal, there was an odd sound coming from under the hood. I popped the hood and noticed smoke coming from the alternator. I shut the car down and black smoke was coming from the alternator. I heard popping and sizzling coming from the alternator.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · WI

When driving I could hear a noise which I thought was the transmission them I could smell a faint smell of burning plastic. Then the battery saver light came on. I called the dealer and they told me to bring it in. Never made it. Got about 2 miles and ABS light came on and traction control light came on. The brakes would engage on their on their own finally the car started to stall and coasted to a stop. When stopped the windshield wipers were running slowly. Had to have the car towed to dealer at my cost. They said alternator was burned up and it also burned up the battery. Extended warranty will pay for alternator but not the battery. Car has 43000 miles.

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 40,900 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. While driving 10 MPH, the contact heard a whining noise and the ABS, traction, and battery saver indicators illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle home at a slow rate of speed. While pulling into the driveway, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact parked, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw smoke. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called the dealer (larry h. Miller dodge ram havana, 2727 s havana st, denver, co 80014 (720) 907-1243) to inquire about an alternator recall because his previous dodge charger was included in a recall for the alternator. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,900.

Filed May 6, 2017 · Electrical · 70,698 miles · OK

The denso alternator caught on fire smoke was real bad and it burnt the battery up the battery was so hot you could not get it out with your bare hands.its a denso 421000-7040 with a 180 amp alternator. The car has 70,698 miles on it.

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · NJ

Was driving dodge charger sxt on the highway going approximately 60 MPH and heard a whining noise. All of the lights on control panel went on and off and there was a smell of burning rubber. Car suddenly stopped with my pregnant wife and 1 year old in the car and almost cause a major incident. Car went completely dead in middle of highway and wouldn't even turn over, but luckily caused no incident. Dealer said it was a faulty alternator issue that completely drained battery as well. There is a recall p60 on alternators for the make, model, and year of the dodge challenger sxt, but our vehicle wasn't covered. This could have caused a major incident. It doesn't seem to be a coincidence and dodge needs to add additional vehicle coverage under this recall before a major incident happens.