1999 Dodge Durango: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 22,300 miles · AL · crash · fire

Hello my name is [xxx] I brought this SUV 12/3/2019 .the guy I bought this SUV from he told me there's an electrical issue with the battery to the transmission I found there was several things wrong with it the steering wheel is loose. Need a tune-up oh when I got home the car starts smoking inside then the outside that's how it caught on fire underneath to the firewall I think not sure please help information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NC · fire

My son was driving on a road in fl at 45 MPH when the engine just cut-off. He managed to get it to the side of the road. He waited about 15 minutes and it started up so he drove on. The next day he was returning from class and he heard an unusual noise from the engine. He managed to get it into a parking spot and then he saw smoke coming out from under the hood. His car engine was on fire. He tried to get it out with a fire extinguisher, but in the end the fire department had to put it out. Total loss.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · NJ · fire

While driving at 65 MPH heard a loud noise and smoke coming from under the SUV with loss of speed. Pulled over and saw a fire. I put it our and had the truck towed. Upon returning home and inspecting the transmission it was split all the way around and was spraying transmission fluid on the exhaust. Transmission was replaced and new dodge transmission lasted 7 months and lost reverse.

Filed Feb 5, 2005 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · IL · fire

We were driving east on I-90, just east of gary, in. Our SUV caught fire, we could smell smoke, and we made an emergency stop at exit 17. Another car pulled up behind us, and the driver said he saw flames under the car. My wife and I ran from the car in fear. The car had a full tank of gas, and we felt our lives were in jeopardy. I told the toll booth attendant that my car was on fire, got a fire extinguisher from her, and she volunteered to call the fire department. I put out the fire that was on the driver's side of the front axle. We called our state farm agent to report the incident. The SUV was towed to gregory dodge in highland park, il to assess the damage, where it is still being evaluated. As a result of the fire, the front axle and drive shaft disintegrated.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · NY

While driving 70 MPH, the front passenger side wheel began to produce a loud "knocking" noise. When the driver pulled over he noticed there was smoke coming from the wheel bearing. The dealer states the front upper ball joint had failed. Please provide additional information.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Engine · 54,000 miles · MI

When the vehicle had a full tank of gas and driven on a slight incline, the engine would shut off and would not start. The cause was unknown. While driving, the consumer smelled something burning, he/she pulled over and popped the hood, and noticed the bushings on the water pump were loose, which caused the radiator fan to move back and forth. *ak the pump was replaced, however the problem remained. *scc

Filed Aug 21, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 77,100 miles · MI

At 70mph, on I-75 in michigan '99 durango transfer case blew apart causing vehicle to jump with smoke pouring out the back of the vehicle. Was barely able to get vehicle under control and off to side of road. Mechanic stated front driveshaft cracked thus maybe causing transfer case cv joint to go blowing apart transfer case. Another vehicle experienced a flat tire at high speed due to running over pieces of transfer case. Have spent over $4000 dollars in repairs to durango in 3 years including (front driveshaft, transfer case, water pump, PCM, upper & lower ball joints, upper control arms, sway bar bushings, front rotors, brakes, etc. Only 78,000 on the vehcile when transfer case blew up. Can I file a claim for lemon law regarding ball joints. Uppers need replaced again.

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Transmission · AZ

Consumer states vehicle is leaking unknown fluid whenever 4-wheel drive is engaged. Vehicle has been checked by dealer 5x who has not been able to determine cause or fluid. On 10/16/02 vehicle caught fire while driving. Ts

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Fuel system · MO · fire

Consumers fuel straps were fatigued and consumer believes that is how his vehicle caught fire after skidding on slick pavement and tipping over prior to recall noticifation. Nlm

Filed Mar 15, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

Dealer performed unauthorized brake service, after consumer retrieved vehicle from dealer consumer noticed smoke coming from beneath the vehicle, upon inspection found out that the brake were burning. Nlm

Filed Feb 24, 2000 · Brakes, Fuel system · OH

Consumer took vehicle into the dealership for recall 99v342000 repairs/ fuel leakage. Mechanic did additional work on vehicle without consumer's permission. He performed brake work, cleaned the rotors. She picked up vehicle on the same day that she left it at dealership. Consumer was six miles down the road and noticed black smoke coming from vehicle. She pulled over and smoke was coming from the wheels of all four tires. Vehicle had to be towed, and the vehicle is at the dealership again. *ak

Filed Dec 3, 1999 · Engine · MI

I noticed the problem while doing my first oil change on the vehicle. I always check all the fluid levels when I do an oil change and noticed that the antifreeze level did not register on the radiator dipstick. I didn't think much of it since I hadn't checked the levels of anything since I bought the used vehicle because the dealer assured me that it was given a certified 135-point inspection. Well after that I have checked the radiator fluid level on a regular basis (approximately every two weeks) and have found it to be low every time. I don't know where it's going. There are no traces of antifreeze on the garage floor and I don't see any visable leaks anywhere. I also can't detect the smell of burning antifreeze in the exhaust fumes. I took the vehicle to my local dodge dealer on 12/2/99 and they could not detect any problems and had no answer. They put a dye in the antifreeze to be able to detect a leak using a blacklight at a later date. I have gotten on internet newsgroup web sites and have found other people that have experienced similar problems, some worse than others. They are also saying that dodge knows it has this problem with it's larger engines. Well, that's all I can tell you for now. Thanks.