2002 Dodge Durango: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 26, 2020 · Engine · 180,000 miles · OH · fire

When driving to the store I shut vehicle off and went in . When I came out I cranked it over and it startered and then caught on fire by firewall and was ingolfed in flames

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Electrical · 114,365 miles · CT

My VIN tag: (xxxx) I replaced blower motor, resistor, and plug multiple times on my 2002 dodge durango and it keeps melting/burning up. If I leave it on low or medium fan setting eventually it will catch fire, I'm finally coming to you to see if you can help. Owners of the 1998-2007 dodge durango's & dakota's all have this problem many will have fires due to it and it's just a matter of time before there is a fatality from it! I was driving home after snow plowing and needed to defrost my windows so I put it on medium and within 6 minutes smelled a strong burning smell. Go home and the wiring had melted the fan, plug and harness. I've changed this part now about 12 times in about a year, low & medium settings cause it so now I can only use high for any use unless I want another fire, 9th time it almost caught because it was dripping plastic about to catch when I sprayed water on it and pulled connection on battery. Mild to wild on rte-34 in orange, ct worked on it as well. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2017 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · OH · fire

Dash and under neath and steering colunm and speed cluster caught fire today.truck was parked and running.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Electrical · 236,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact entered the vehicle and noticed that there was evidence of an electrical fire. There were no flames visible; however, excessive smoke emitted inside the vehicle. The headliner and front bench seat were burned. In addition, the floor mounted cup holder, heater, and air conditioner control devices melted. All the windows and the interior of the vehicle were covered with heavy soot. The contact mentioned that the wires coming from the connector harness were burnt. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v339000 (electrical system). The failure occurred prior to being serviced per the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The dealer and manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 236,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Transmission · 120,060 miles · TX · fire

Transmission and power train broke. Pieces of it were later found on the road. Transmission melted and caught fire, and later the whole vehicle was engulfed in flames and smoke. By the time firefighters had arrived , the whole vehicle front was burnt down. The vehicle was totaled.

Filed Dec 24, 2011 · Engine · 140,500 miles · NY · fire

While driving a burning odor could be detected from inside the cabin. So I pulled over to check the engine and no immediate problem could be seen. After driving for two blocks I notice that the odor was getting stronger and smoke was coming from the engine. I pulled over once more open the hood. Upon further inspection I notice flame at the fire wall within seconds the whole engine covered in flames.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Engine · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. While driving 55-60 MPH, the check engine light illuminated then the vehicle shook then shut off. In addition, she noticed smoke coming from the engine. The mechanic stated that the power steering pressure switch caused the failure and they replaced the switch. Approximately five months later the failure occurred again. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage wa 68,000 and current mileage was 89,800. Updated 03/10/08.

Filed Feb 5, 2007 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*- the contact stated that on 07/08/05 the 2002 dodge durango sport caught on fire in the middle of the night while parked in the garage. The fire was caused by the unused wire connector as mentioned in recall campaign# 06v339000 which stated that on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with front bench seats only, if fluid was spilled from the floor mounted cup holder an unused console power outlet connector located under the seat may become contaminated. The contact received a recall letter in 11/06 for the same problem that caused the fire. The contact called the manufacturer ,and was told that she would have to go through the insurance insurance company for reimbursement because the vehicle was repaired by someone else other than a dodge dealership. The contact stated that the repairs done on the vehicle showed that the vehicle caught fire due to the wire connector. The contact felt that the manufacturer handled this matter unprofessional, and felt they should give her some type of reimbursement. The recall came too late, and the manufacturer should be responsible for the contacts loss. *ak the consumer stated the point of origin of the fire seemed to have started at the plug for a power seat or heated seat. The contact has provided the invoice for the repairs and pictures of the fire. Update 4/25/07

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Seats · 60,000 miles · TX · fire

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, white smoke appeared from under the middle of the front bench seat. The vehicle was pulled over. After blowing on the smoke, a small flame was observed under the seat. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, where it was determined that a wiring connection under the seat had caught on fire and burned.

Filed Jan 16, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 4,200 miles · PA · fire

Owner purchased vehicle on 7/3/03 with 1300 miles on odometer. Owner had problems with noises under the hood and in the steering column. Vehicle would slip out of park into neutral or reverse. Dealership said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. On 11/1/03 the vehicle caught fire and burned. Fire started under hood in engine compartment, but damage too severe to determine exact cause.

Filed Jul 11, 2005 · Brakes · FL · fire

Dt: the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The contact states that while driving the vehicle the brakes on the drivers side caught on fire. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The brake pads melted to the rotor and the calipers on the drivers side were replaced. The brakes and the rotors were replaced about two months prior to this and six months before that they were replaced. The total amounts of times the brakes has been replaced 5-6 times and that is changing the rotors more than twice.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Transmission · 38,214 miles · NY

Vehicle's drive shaft fell off while driving.*mr while driving the consumer noticed black smoke coming from the tailpipe. A few seconds later the driveshaft fell from underneath the vehicle. The consumer was able to manuever the truck onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Three weeks later an inspector was sent to the dealer to check on the vehicle. At that time the consuemr was told that they could not provide any financial assistance.