Tl* the contact owned a 1997 dodge dakota. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat without warning. The contact pulled over and opened the hood of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the engine was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.
1997 Dodge Dakota: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 444 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
My 1997 dodge dakota caught fire under the hood, with the only warning being the strong smell of gasoline, while being driven down the road.
Fuel line leaks. Consumer is concerned that vehicle will catch on fire. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While traveling noticed a burning smell coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled vehicle over and saw insulation of engine was burning.*ak.
I had new front rotors put on my truck at 72,116 miles per dodge's request. Noticed rubbing when applied brake when going up and down hills. Dodge said they need to break in that condition would improve. August 5, 2000 burning smell coming in through vents as I approached a stop sign the vehicle would not stop and then vehicle veered to one side. Left front was smoking and very hot. I was out of state at the time and the service person said that the brakes weren't installed correctly that the front left was warped and needed replacing. Norwood dodge inspected it and said all was ok. Received a safety recall 891or892 regarding fuel and brake lines rubbing on chasis. Brought vehicle in to get fixed. Brakes did not work correctly since then. While doing 65mph and on the gas all of a sudden the brakes locked up out of the blue and I skidded about 40'. Heard a loud noise and something break under the truck. I think the sudden stop destroyed the transmission or differential (which was worked on the day before) had to have vehicle towed. The brake system is an ongoing problem I have had the vehicle in for brake problems on 12 different occurances and counting. At present vehicle is out of commission and I will not drive even if they say they fixed it. I almost killed myself and others not once but twice due to brakes not working and brakes locking up while on the gas. Dealer has no clue what is wrong.
The filler neck assembly fell under my truck while I was putting gasoline in the tank. It is only held by 4 screws which had fallen out and there is no flange to keep the filler line from falling beneath the truck. This could have been a disaster if it had happened while I was driving down the highway and it could have caused my truck to catch on fire. I called the dealer and they had no "fix" for it other than to put new sheet-metal screws back on it.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This SKU is a Clock Spring
- 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
- Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- Condition with keyless entry (RKE) transmitter batteries discharge prematurely
- Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Dakota fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
6 of 444 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota (1%) 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 1997 Dodge Dakota?
There are 0 recalls and 19 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 118Grinding brakes 15No deployment 13ABS 12Brake failure 10Fuel leak 10Premature wear 9Stalling 8Airbag light 7Fuel smell 7Headlights 7Adaptive cruise 6Power steering loss 6Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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