2005 Dodge Durango: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Body, Engine · MS · fire

I almost died, I escaped my car moments before it completely exploded into flames. I was driving down the interstate and it said it was overheating for a couple seconds and then the car went completely dead going 70 miles per hour. My steering wheel locked up so I fought to pull it off the road and stop it, I had a bad feeling so I checked the front of the car but it was inflamed once I got out and my seat was consumed in fire

Filed Jun 3, 2022 · GA · fire

Vehicle spontaneously caught on fire while I was at an ATM. No known cause. The vehicle was in good condition for its age with no major repairs needed and no significant body damage. There had been no major mechanical changes to the vehicle during the time I owned it. It was used regularly with appropriate oil changes and repairs as needed and had otherwise been safe to drive. I was unable to extinguish the fire. Thomson-McDuffie Fire and EMS was called to extinguish flames. Vehicle was totally destroyed/irreparable. This has been a devastating financial blow to me as a single parent as due to the age of the car, it was only insured for collision. It was also a terrifying experience.

Filed Jun 29, 2021 · Fuel system · CA

I cant put more then 10 dollars in my tank because the nosle keeps clicking and gas pours out all over me and the ground. There was a recall for this, but it is no longer happening. I just bought this car used and now my mechanic cant even find a gas tank to replace it. My legs have felt like they where on fire and became red from the gas pouring out on me, my husband has had to hose me down outside in my backyard from having fuel all over my legs. This is very dangerous, nerve racking and a total safety hazard.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Transmission · 287,000 miles · FL

While driving around 55 MPH, smoke and a burning smell appeared out of the rear of the car. After stopping, then turning right, a loud noise was heard at the rear end. After arriving home, an inspection showed leaked fluid all around the underside rear end. After taking it to a mechanic, they determined that the differential pinion nut had come loose, which damaged the pinion seal, and required a differential overhaul.

Filed Oct 19, 2019 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

Stationary: when refueling, great amount of fuel leaks out with high pressure, soaked me in gasoline causing burns and skin irritation on half of my body, also damaged the fuel panel side of the vehicle. Chrysler refuses to recognize an existent recall on vehicles from the same year that evidently have same defects. My vehicle not listed on the recall but defect was found by 2 different dodge mechanics so was supposedly repaired. Unfortunately, in my first drive it almost killed me in a zone where vehicles go at 70 MPH. In the highway something suddenly snapped loudly, fuel splatter leaking out with pressure, smoke coming out, vehicle started to shake aggressively out of control, then vehicle shuts off while running, twice. The vehicle remain with an asphyxiating fuel odor, fire department and police were at scene, chrysler kept me hours in the phone constantly washing their hands from 2pm until 8pm, call after call and neither chrysler or the dodge dealership provided any solution nor help, we almost died today, this defect almost killed us.

Filed Feb 17, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 100,000 miles · CA · fire

My car caught on fire from the hood area (I have photos) and air bags never deployed . I took my car in and the air bags were replaced but never deployed and car is a total lost due to fire.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · SC

Interior lights won't go off. Smell burning wires inside the vehicle.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 14,500 miles · WA · 1 injury

Gas spilling and squirting out when refueling. This happens each and every time I refuel. I just bought this 2005 dodge durango 2 months ago. Gas spills and squirts on my clothes and feet. This is dangerous! Please help me get this resolved before I catch on fire or set fire to someone else nearby. I just bought this vehicle at jrs auto sales in tacoma, wa I bought this 2005 dodge durango on january 9, 2016 and gas has spitted out from day one since I bought it each and every time at various gas stations. It has stream out and squirted violently while I was bending down and got into my face and eye. Help please!

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Fuel system · VA

2005 dodge durango. Consumer writes in regards to the fuel tank inlet valve recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated he has been trying for more than 18 months to get chrysler to honor the recall. To date, with no success. Right after purchasing the vehicle, the consumer began to experience a serious problem with gas spilling out of the tank as it was being filled. The problem subsequently returned and the dealer gave him cosmetic explanations. After the vehicle, nearly caught on fire, it prompted the consumer to investigate and he soon discovered a recall had been issued for the same problem he experienced.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Fuel system · 66,432 miles · MN

Large evap leak - code p0455: inlet & outlet fuel tank rings have rusted out. Previous recall e01 repaired in 2010 complete. After effects from previous fuel leakage has caused rust damage to the fuel tank connector rings. The safety of the vehicle is a huge concern as this can cause the vehicle to catch on fire at any time. Solution recommended: replace fuel tank & fuel pump.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 177,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the service brakes and the service engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · FL

Was driving and all of a sudden I smelt something burning in the dash board and all instrument lights started to get dim and dimmer and then I notice smoke coming from the dashboard and all most immediately the door locks and windows stop working, the car would lock itself and the windows stop working at all and at this point the rear door do not open at all. I ask the dealer at the lot that I bought it from at the time of purchase if the vehicle had been in a accident or was there any recalls on this vehicle and he said no and that I bought the van as is and to this day I cant get this dealer to see that this car is unsafe to operate and that I am not going to risk mine nor my kids life to drive it and he will not even trade me out of this car for something better. The other day I was fueling the van and all of a sudden gasoline shot back out the tank and spilled gas all over me, scared the hell out of me. Not only that, I was driving down the interstate in my state and out of no where my seat on its own terms began to move forward all the way to the steering wheeling pressing me to the wheel and I am 6ft 3in tall and weigh 230lbs I again call the dealership to complain and got the same story that I agreed to purchase the vehicle as is, I agreed that I did but I told him that I do not think that he told me everything that I needed to know about possible safety issues. And again I have four children age 6 months to four years old whom I love very dearly.