While driving with heater on, consumer started to smell gasoline inside vehicle. Pulled over and stopped. Tried to lift hood, but noticed flames shooting out. Had vehicle towed home. Contacted insurance company and an inspector was sent to check. Indicated engine leak caused flames. Information provided by state farm insurance agent.*ak
1996 Dodge Neon: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 611 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Loss of oil and white smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket which was not covered under a recall. *ak consumer states she has checked with several mechanics and was told head gasket was recalled.
Recall 96v026000/626. Experiencing same wire harness problems. Consumer was driving and smelled smoke coming out of the grill and the inside of the vehicle. Flames occurred, vehicle caught fire. Fire department called. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer contacted because they were servicing vehicle at the time. Problem was never remedied after dealer had car three times. Provide further information.
While driving noticed that there was smoke coming from front of the windshield and hood located on the outside of the vehicle. Then all of a sudden a fire broke out by the outside of the hood and windshield.
In an accident when the driver's airbag deployed the bag caught on fire due to wiring inside were melting.
The vehicle leaks gas and the vehicle cut off on the driver.tt consumer stated that vehicle leaked gas two days after purchase, consumer took vehicle back to dealer and the fuel pipe was replaced, two days later it failed and vehicle almost caught fire, consumer contacted manufacturer but they were no help.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube..
- Risk
- Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute the engine wiring harness properly and any wire that has been damaged will be replaced.
Recall number 96V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Neon fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Neon?
6 of 611 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Neon?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Neon
Stalling 38No deployment 23Brake failure 18Overheating 14Grinding brakes 13Fuel gauge 10ABS 9Oil consumption 9Fuel pump 8Check engine light 7Slipping 7Transmission failure 7Loss of power 6Engine failure 5Headlights 5Seat belt 5
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