1994 Dodge Intrepid: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Fuel system · OH · fire

1994 intrepid engine caught on fire. *ts the consumer informed a recall had been issued on the vehicle, however when he contacted the dodge dealer he was told the recall had already been performed, but was unable to give a date. Chrysler stated they would buy the car back if the investigation showed there was a problem with the recall work.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Lights · CO

While driving 25 MPH consumer smelled smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer pulled over. Then, had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the multi function switch due to a burnt wire.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Fuel system · MA · fire

Dealer stated that there was leaking from the fuel injection ring. The consumer observed smoke coming from the rear of the hood and glass. The engine immediately shut off. (recall# 98v1840000) scc ph

Filed Nov 29, 2002 · Engine · MA

While the vehicle had been parked for about 3 hours, consumer started vehicle and a puff of smoke came from under hood. Consumer states' flames were about the size of a football. Consumer was able to put fire out. Dealer stated cause of fire was a leaking fuel rail. Please provide any further information. Ph

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Engine · OH · fire

Consumer changed the oil and noticed that there was fuel mixed in with the oil. When vehicle wa started, and after oil had been changed, engine compartment caught on fire. Vehicle has not been inspected. Please provide additional information.

Filed Nov 9, 2000 · Locks · OK

Our dodge intrepid was parked in our front yard with the engine off for about 10 minutes and we smelled something burning. We looked outside and the engine of our car was in flames. We had to call the local fire department to come and put the fire out. They had to pry the hood up because the engine was on fire so bad that it had melted the hood latch cable to the outer part of the cable. The car is a complete loss. The engine is totally ruined. We never received any information about any recalls and I have done some research and there was a recall on these cars for this exact problem. This is what it says. Passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermostat fuel injection rail. Fuel leakage of an ignition source can result in a fire. This sounds exactly like what happened to our car. I am wanting some information on who I talk to and how I can get this situation handled. The car is a total loss due to a manufacturer defect and we never received any information on this subject what so ever. Thanks for your help. Charles long.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Electrical · CT · fire

While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from engine compartment, consumer parked car and opened hood and saw a fire, consumer tried to put out fire with a extinguisher.

Filed Sep 19, 2000 · Visibility · IL · fire

While backing the vehicle out of the garage driver's side door burst into flames. Flames were coming from the window panel of the door side, and mechanism box for the power windows. Flames were stopped by the wiring of the electrical window panelbeing pulled apart. Door received damages that might be unrepairable.

Filed Jan 24, 2000 · Electrical · IA · fire · 1 injury

This car which has suffered from repeated problems, suddenly began sounding the horn and the interior light came on. Driver pulled over and got out to disconnect horn and vehicle burst into falmes. Within sixty seconds of horn sounding, car was engulfed in flames. I don't have the VIN # anymore as there is nothing left of this car but two tires and a license plate. My daughter rides strapped in a car seat every day with me. Had she been in there I would not ahve had time to get her out and she would be dead. Threee weeks ago a neighbors 1995 dodge intrepid did the same thing fow a few weeks and then suddenly eruptred in flames. Chrysler really needs to be held responsible for this. I have been searching the internet and it is apparently quite common for this to happen! Please help!

Filed Jan 7, 2000 · Electrical · NC · fire

This car had given me no trouble on the day of the fire or prior to the fire. The car was performing perfectly. I was on my way home from work and had stopped at a stop light and saw a "whisp" of smoke. When the light turned green, I began to proceed through the intersection and the "whisp" became quite large. I immediatly pulled off the road and the engine area was smoking horribly. Within seconds, fire engulfed the engine area. The car has been totalled by my insurance company. The fire report states the fire was electrical. The car was performing correctly prior to the fire. I had no warning or indication the car was on fire until I saw the smoke. No warning or indicator lights came on. I appreicate any help you can give to me with the issue. Thank you.

Filed Feb 10, 1999 · Fuel system · IL · fire

I , cheryl bares, michael's wife, was at a red light on gulf rd. When the light turned green started to go , as I pushed on the accelerator, the car started to go and then it slowed, (bogged). I decided to pull into a parking lot to see what was the matter, when I saw smoke and then fire.I applied my braked, but they did not work. I was heading straight for a store front window when I saw a giant mound of snow. I smashed into the snow mound to stop the car. As I got out ,the car went up in flames. I called the schaumburg fire dept and also made a police report out#99-4016. By the time the fire dept put it out the whole front of the car was destroyed.chrysler says they have reviewed the information on the fire ,and state they are not convinced of a manufacturer's responsibility in this. My insurance co. States that the results are inconclusive also.

Filed Feb 10, 1999 · Engine · IL · fire

Mother drove car to school, parked car, at about 15 feet away witness noticed car was on fire, and notified mother, fire dept. Took out fire, never been repaired because no warranty, no money since still paying monthly dues on loan. Not driveable and never investigated, still parked in garage.