2014 Dodge Durango: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Dec 14, 2023 · Engine · 150,000 miles · TX · fire

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that he was observing that an oil stain was showing on his driveway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the oil filter adapter housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the contact observed that the oil leak had reoccurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same mechanic who replaced the oil filter adapter housing again, however, the failure reoccurred. The contact returned to the same mechanic who advised that the adapter filter was manufactured with an aluminum housing and no longer in plastic. The contact stated that the mechanic was test-driving the vehicle after he had installed the aluminum oil filter adapter housing. The contact stated that the mechanic advised he was driving at approximately 30 MPH when the vehicle began emitting smoke. The contact was advised by the mechanic that he pulled off of the roadway, and turned the vehicle off, but was unable to open the hood due to flames. The fire department was called and they extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic's shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · CA · fire

The vehicle was parked in my driveway and had not been used since 10pm the night before. At 7am I noticed smoke coming from the back of the vehicle as I looked out my window. I went out and there was a small flame under the bumper near the exhaust pipe also some wires seemed to be on fire. I went to get a hose, and when I returned there were flames erupting up near the tail light. A neighbor put out the fire with a dry chemical extinguisher. I called the fire department, and they said they had no idea what could've happened, but suspected an electrical short. I am taking to the dealer to understand.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 126,000 miles · VA · fire

The fuse box keep blowing the emc fuse and now power steering want work the fuse box was smoking like it was on fire and I called the dealer said nothing they can do and I pulled said have recalls on my dodge and I want to know why if they fix it why it still giving me trouble I have a disabled wife and kids has to ride this car to drop now it not able to be drove because can't keep the fuse from blowing and shutting the whole car down if I have I file a law suit against dodge because my family could have got burn up in car that is defeated and has had recall and not fix the issues either the dealer lied and said they fixed or it wasn't fixed at all I be a manicure for 34 years and I know because I work on dodge ford chevy all the time and I sure ant no dumb [xxx] but anything happens to my and the car issue not fix I will contact a lawyer over this matter as today because I call 3 places and nobody want to get it in the dealer just because it says issue fix come now I ant dumb and I ant paying for a recall defect to be fix when it should been fix from the get to*dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 80,000 miles · MD

The rear liftgate "race track" light assembly badly collects water. I'm not talking condensation either. After a day of steady rain it almost fills both sides of the light. After one car wash it has about an inch of water in it. It happens any day, any time of the year when ever it's raining. I have to remove the two bottom mounting screws to drain the water out. Most of the leds have gone out and I swear I have seen smoke coming from the light once or twice. New from the dealership the light is over $1,000 and I have the extended bumper to bumper warranty which I have found does not cover the replacement even though it is a very widespread issue all over the web. The dealership told me for some reason some peoples warranty covers it and most are rejected. I feel this is a major concern since water and electrical components usually dont get along. I'm wondering how many vehicals must catch fire first before a complaint recall is issued? Or do a few people have to be killed first? I personally know four people who have the same issue. This needs to be taken care of for the safety of the driver and all who follow behind us. Please read a bit on any of the durango forums, mopar forums, or even on your own database of complaints. I know there are hundreds on there because I read the forums and am putting in a complaint. The two pictures I'm attaching are from one car wash, just ten mintues of periodically having water run down the back of the car filled that much. Its unacceptable and you know it is.....so do something about it.

Filed May 22, 2018 · Lights · 70,000 miles · MD

The rear hatch taillight/brake light assembly, also known as the "race track" light, collects water somehow inside of the assembly. I have found water inside of the assembly after any volume of rain, be it a drizzle or a downpour, and after any length of carwashing. I'm not talking about a small bit of water either. Due to the water accumulation in the assembly, part of the LED assembly has now gone dark. Due to the shape of the light the water accumulates in the bottom corners of the light and just sits there until a bright sunny day comes along to evaporate the water. Which still leaves a large amount of condensation inside of the assembly. So it is just a matter of time before the whole assembly goes dark and quits working, that's the best case scenario. I have read on every mopar, dodge, and durango specific community forums and message boards that this is not a one off issue. It seems that 90% of durango's with this light assembly have the same issue. With some cases reporting visible smoke coming from the assembly due to a catastrophic failure from extended water damage, complete light failure, and many other issues caused by shotty manufacturing. To have the assembly replaced is no cheap venture. The light assembly alone runs around $500 or more, depending on the condition, plus I'm figuring another $300 to $600 in labor cost on top of the part cost. None of this work is covered under any of mopar, dodge, or chrysler warranties. Even the bumper to bumper warranty I paid roughly $4,000 for. This situation has numerous saftey concerns from no visibility at night for the driver's behind to a serious fire hazard with electrical equipment constantly in water. I hope this issue is remedied before my vehical or anyone else's vehical has melting taillights or another vehical wedged in the rear from my rear lights burning out. Please research all the forums out there.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Lights · 62,000 miles · OH · fire

When I remote started my vehicle. I came outside to smoke rolling out of my back hatch area. Upon further investigating the racetrack tail light had caught fire.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Engine · 5,000 miles · LA · crash · fire · 5 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge durango. While driving 45 MPH, the engine misfired and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. As a result, smoke started to emit from the dashboard. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle burst into flames. A police report was filed and all five passengers sustained unknown injuries that required medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, but it was not inspected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Electrical · 100 miles · NJ

Drove the car off the lot on friday. On monday on my way to the supermarket the truck lost power started shaking and a burning smell filled the cabin. Took it to the dealer. Service said it was a faulty battery and changed it. On wednesday the same thing happened returned to the dealer. Truck was kept for two days. Service could not re-create the problem. The service manager said the system was reset and it should be fine.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Steering · 507 miles · NJ

Vehicle is a new company vehicle and had approximately 507 miles on it when the incident occurred. I was driving and vehicle lost power steering and started to smoke from under the hood. Pulled into next safe parking lot and opened hood. Couldn't see any flames and after about 5 - 10 minutes smoke stopped. Tried driving vehicle and it seemed ok except for no power steering. Drove vehicle home and called the 800 number for customer service for chrysler, dodge and they told me to call a local chrysler, dodge dealer for a service appointment. Called local dealer and they told me to bring vehicle in two days later for service. According to the invoice, the power steering pump leaked from behind the pulley. Fluid also leaked onto the serpentine belt. Updated 03/11/15