2014 Dodge Charger: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 25, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 193,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to Ramey Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (127 Frazier Dr, Princeton, WV 24739) where the evaporated gas canister was replaced under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted after the repair. The contact then took the vehicle to another dealer for an inspection and a diagnostic test determined that the fuel pump and the connector pump had melted; they also informed her that fuel had been leaking from the vehicle. The contact was informed that the vehicle nearly caught on fire due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The vehicle stalled while driving and battery caught on fire when restarted the contact was left stranded the contact believes the fire was caused due to battery failure the contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH without warning, the headlights failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but noticed that smoke was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The trunk was unlocked and the contact noticed that the battery was on fire. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. There was no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed from the scene to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor inspected. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Piir = y. Ah

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Engine · OH · fire

My dodge charger caught fire and was a total loss due to the engine over heating... The fire marshal and investigator stated that the engine had a malfunction... All the parts on my vechile was the original.... I purchased my car brand new off the lot and only took my car to the dealership for any work prior to my total loss....my car was sitting parked when the fire occurred which started under the hood and I didn't have any work done on my car prior to the fire.

Filed Dec 22, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 59,000 miles · CA

Takata recall while driving in the city streets the oil cooler assembly started leaking oil all the way from the top where its located to the transmission and exhaust pipes causing a lot of smoke come out because the oil burnig had to stop very quickly thinking the car was getting on fire. At first did not know where the leak was coming from after inspecting I noticed it was coming out where the oil cooler assambly is.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Airbags · 52,000 miles · LA · crash · fire · 3 injuries

I bought the car brand new 2014 first problem burning smell then check engine light came on hydrolic module went out an had to be changed some how the brakes so called needed bleeded upon leaving the ralph sellers dealership service department the car brakes had to be pushed all the way to the floor just to stop making the car not safe to drive in addition to bringing it back it was placed under first recall p 90 missing days of work to reschedule to get it fixed the parts was never there I tried leaving the car to get fixed was sent to enterprise rental for a replacement car that I never got went back the car was diagnosed with the airbag recall I couldnt be without transportation I went to pick the car up an it drove worter than before I brought it in to be fixed on or about 1-22-2015 I had a wreck totaling the car due to the brackes going out an injuries due to the airbag system I was brought to the hospital an had to leave cause of poor services at the baton zrouge general hospital I have video an pictures from this accident that I was involved in........accident accured on interstate 10 headed west brfore the college drive exit in baton rouge louisiana..a three car wreck with one car fleeding the scene after hitting my car from behind.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Electrical · 75,535 miles · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle, and then noticed smoke coming through the cabin with the battery save mode and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the battery saver mode had intermittently appeared on and off over the past two years, where it was continuously informed ( per a auto shop that there was no failure). The contact was able to pull the vehicle over when she observed more smoke and opened the engine when it was noticed that smoke was coming from the alternator and was completely black. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (mckay's dodge chrysler jeep ram, 2020 frontage rd n, waite park, mn, 56387) where it was diagnosed that the alternator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact became aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical). The contact called the dealer who informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall and stated that her vehicle was manufactured 2 weeks after the specific recall dates of december, and the vehicle was manufactured in january. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,535...updated 09/06/17 *bf updated 09/29/17 *bf ...updated 11/14/17 *bf *cn *js

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · OH · fire

Sons car was parked in garage after returning from picking up lunch in columbus oh. Minutes later while in house he notice fire, explosion type sound, saw flames coming out of garage, called 911 ... Burned garage- completely destroyed, car totaled, flames spread to side of house. Fire officials report said cause of fire was from engine and an electrical mechanical issue in engine. He has photos and the official report. He contacted the dodge dealer that very afternoon. His address is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 11,554 miles · AL

I was at a traffic light the light turn green I went to accelerate black smoke came out the tail pipe the car stalled then cut off it was towed to the dealership in which it stayed for several days got a call that it was ready picked it up on february 11th drove home parked it till that friday which was the 13th driving to work it was driving funny I stopped to let a truck pass by after the truck passed went to accelerate car wouldn't move tried to accelerate again car wouldn't move it wouldn't go in park it wouldn't nothing by this time the engine light came on the dash read press clutch and push start well guess what there is no clutch then battery saver mode came on the retraction light came on and then it shut off then service park assist system came on as well.... I got out because it was in the middle of the road so for my safety I left it there finally a few guys stopped pushed it to safety till the tow truck arrived it was towed to the dealer again which they kept until friday the 20th I refused to drive it so the dealer had someone to drive it to my home at that time I pleaded with chrysler to let me keep the rental car because I had a funeral I had to attend on saturday 21st they told me no that my car was ready and if I didn't drive it they would consider it to be abandoned so I said ok but I would be very upset if I missed this funeral! So drove to the house as we lined up for the funeral everyone one was in place as we proceed to leave the house for the funeral guest I went to accelerate and my car would not move it cut off in the middle of the funeral line I was so embarrassed I didn't know what to do so needless to say I missed the funeral and the graveside service as well and as of today friday 27th my car is still at the dealership with no answers !!! It's simply just give me a new car if I wanted a lemon I would have brought one.