Driving 30 MPH sudden strong smell of gasoline then visible white fog of vapor rose from defrost vents (defroster/fan not on) pulled over immediately but brake pedal went to floor with no activation of brakes. All this happened quickly, within 10 seconds used emergency brake to stop vehicle to evacuate 10 year old daughter and self barely in time. Bystander shouting that it was on fire. Fire erupted from under hood and spread into cab. Fire dept. Called by bystander as we used fire extinguishers unsuccessfully. Truck was engulfed and destroyed. Recalls were addressed spring of 2003. A later recall not realized by us includes fix for antilock brake controller corrosion that could cause fire. Geico claim # 0480694490101028 but no compensation, as not covered for fire. Fire dept. Took a report, police said no collision so they didn't. I don't currently have the fire dept. Report but may be able to obtain it.
1999 Dodge RAM 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell
14 of the 610 complaints about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 111,023
- recalls
- 0
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
99 ram 1500 caught fire while running heater! Cause of the fire is the defective dash material falling apart and the insulation fell onto the resistor located on top of the blower motor causing a interior fire. This was confirmed by myself a mechanic for over 30 years and a certified paint and body shop. Truck was in mint condition and now a total loss. The truck was in a stationary position in a college parking lot! Contacted manufactuer only reply was sorry for your loss. I know of several other vehicles in a 5 mile radius same make and model that the same thing happened too.
Tl* the contact owns 1999 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, smoke emitted from the dashboard without warning as flames ignited from underneath the glove compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The dashboard was cracking (like every other dodge) and a piece had fallen down and some how grabbed two wires and caused them to touch. Lucky for me it smoked before it went up in flames. My girlfriend hurried up and ripped the wires apart. Please fix this dodge! Yes my truck is old but this is been a known problem since it was new.
The heater in my dodge 1999 ram 1500 4x4 caught fire and burned the cab and engine compartment completely.
After lunch at home I went to work, parked the truck and found out later the truck was on fire. The fire department could not determine cause. I was told that I has a recall of a possible fuel leak as the cause for the fire.
The consumer was driving at 30 MPH when the vehicle caught fire. The fire department responded and the vehicle was totaled. *nm *bf
The consumer entered the vehicle, put on his seat belt and proceeded to drive home. While driving the consumer noticed that the belts tightened up. Then, he smelled smoke. The consumer looked down, and saw smoke coming from the under seat. The consumer pulled to the side of the road, unlatched the seat belt, looked under the seat, and saw smoke and fire coming from the plug. *ak the problem occurred in the driver seat. The electric plug was unplugged to the seat belt. The plugs were replaced with a single stable plug. *sc
1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module and then "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon fleet garage, 8600 rees st, new port richey, florida 346681.
1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). Abs control module is protected by a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay are sticking on these vehicles. Then one of these 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire continues until the entire van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon repair garage, 4219 fritch dr. Bethlehem, pa 18017.
While driving 10 MPH smelled something burning which was coming from vents. Then, saw smoke from vent, and flames came from between bed and cab.
While driving engine check light will come on. Then, had taken to dealer where they had replaced it. Few months later, had happened again while driving. Engine check light came on brigther. Then stalled, and vehicle caught on fire. Please provide more information.
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Questions about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500?
14 of 610 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500
No deployment 26ABS 19Brake failure 14Headlights 14Ball joint 10Seat belt 10Stalling 10Pulling 8Check engine light 6Power steering loss 6Slipping 6Tire blowout 6Transmission failure 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Knocking 5Wipers 5
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