2000 Dodge Neon: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Lights · KY

There has been smoke coming from behind the multiswitch on the steering column. The smell of burnt electrical components is noticed when the headlights are on. The low beam lights eventually quit and then the high beams went out while driving. The electrical wires were jiggled now giving me low beams, and no high beams. The electrical wires connecting to the multiswitch was replaced four years before because it had burned the connection in half. Now the multiswitch has been replaced and upon replacement the connection was examined, noticing that it was melted.

Filed Aug 2, 2007 · Electrical · 60,500 miles · PA

I have been driving my car back and forth from college and running errands around town. I have a completely stocked 2000 dodge neon es. I use the headlights most of the time, even during the day, to increase visibility. One night, I was driving through my town. I smelled something burning but not thinking anything of it since I was near a rural area that could have camp fires lit. This happened about 2 months ago. Then I noticed that my headlights were not working as they used to. The fog lights would turn on sometimes and other times not. I figured that it was just a switch and not a big deal so I did nothing to fix it. Then my high beams stopped working about 2 weeks ago. I did a bit of research to try to determine the problem. I stumbled upon a website and read about looking at the multi-function switch. Several other people have had the same problem. I just got finished checking out my car. The wiring harness that connects to the mfs is melted as has evidence of burn marks. The headlights currently work but the fog lights and high beams do not. I have taken several pictures of the melted harness and will send them to whoever I need to. I have read up on replacing the wiring harness but it is rather expensive. Especially if it will melt again sometime in the near future. I believe the part number is 5183442aa based on several sources. I will be replacing this part probably on my own to save some money, especially on a part I should not have to be ordering in the first place.

Filed Dec 23, 2005 · Fuel system · LA · crash · fire · 3 injuries

2000 dodge neon owned by ms. Jerry kimbell of haughton louisiana burst into flames after rear end collision. 2000 neon has fuel sending unit located on bottom of gas tank and poorly routed fuel lines. According to the federal safety agency study, cost to place fuel sending unit on top of tank and reroute fuel lines would add zero cost in production. This complaint is filed by sam goodwin, attorney for rene rivers, the daughter of the deceased.

Filed Jun 16, 2004 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · PA · fire

I owned a 2000 dodge neon. I last drove the vehicle on may 25, 2004 and it had been parked outside my apartment since that time. According to the police report, on may 27, 2004 at about 2:45am my car while parked outside my apartment caught on fire. I was unaware of this and was asleep in my apartment at that time. According to the police and fire department, the fire was confined to the engine compartment and had to be put out by the fire department. According to the insurance fire investigator, the heat from the fire was so intense and engine and front end damage so severe that he was unable to determine an official cause but suspected the fire to be electrical in nature. Officially according to my insurance, the cause is unknown. My insurance determined my vehicle to be a total loss. I have no reason to expect arson or that it was deliberately set fire. The police and fire departments also did not suspect arson and are not pursuing further investigation. The consequence of this fire was a big finacial loss for me(based on my annual income) due to the insurance reimbursing only half the original cost of the car. I also am thankful that I was not operating the vehicle when this happened which could have caused me serious injuries. I did have two prior accidents to the front end of this vehicle with one of the crashes requiring the engine to be removed and put back in. This crash, however, took place over a year ago and I had no problems with the neon up until may 27, 2004. As a result, I do not suspect the prior repairs to be the cause of this fire. With the recent recall of the chryslar pt cruiser, I thought I should report this neon engine fire to protect other neon owner's safety.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Visibility · 68,004 miles · SC

When the rear window defroster was activated smoke came from the rear windshield area and then the windshield exploded.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Electrical · MI · fire

The vehicle caught on fire while parked. The dealer was notified.

Filed Apr 28, 2001 · Engine · NH · fire

On april 23, 2001, I was driving from cape cod to my home in campton, nh. The emissions control warning light came on and as I was pulling into the right lane to find an exit the car began losing power. As I approached exit 38, on interstate 93n, smoke started coming out of exhaust and by the time I reached the end of the exit the car stalled which was good because my brakes went all the way to the floor. When the car stalled the interior began filling with black smoke and I grabbed my dog by the collar and evacuated the car. Seconds after, the car burst into flames which shot out from under the hood. By the time the fire trucks arrived the car was burned beyond repair, including all my personal belongings inside the car.

Filed Oct 16, 1999 · Engine · GA · fire

Car was running, but parked. Engine caught fire, burning completely the front of the vehicle. My son escaped, the flames engulfed the engine, both the fire department and the police department were at the scene. He luckily was able to get out of the car. The front of the car was burned beyond recognition.