This truck was bought new. Steering sector was loose, and tightened. Transmission burned out. Now front brakes are shot. Cruise control does not engage or disengage (intermittently) when steering wheel is in full down tilt position. Smell of burning rubber since new when used for extended periods at highway speeds. Now it has severe grooving on inside of both front brake rotors. Brake inspection at 31,044 miles, all okay. At 44,388 problem was discovered. Back drum brakes are 25% used. Documented with service records.
1996 Dodge Dakota: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 189 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Dakota describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Vehicle caught on fire in driveway. Fire department indicated fire started in engine compartment, near an electrical junction or fuse recepticle.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in driveway. Fire department indicated fire started in engine compartment, right front just behind the battery and near an electrical junction or fuse receptocle.
Electrical: vehicle parked under car port, heard a noise like a gas explosion, went out and the vehicle was in flames.seem like fire started at the front passenger side of the bed.
Electrical wiring caught fire.
Vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical short after parked for over an hour. Please describe details. Tt
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
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank
- Jtec powertrain control module wiring harness connector repair packages
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Dakota fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Dakota?
6 of 189 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Dakota (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Dakota?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Dakota
Stalling 11No deployment 8Seat belt 8ABS 7Check engine light 6Door locks 6Adaptive cruise 5Headlights 5
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