2002 Dodge RAM 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 140 miles · MO · fire · 2 injuries

Hello, I have had a problem with my dodge ram the fuel line system just cracked and caused my vehicle to catch fire and blow up while myself in my 7 year old granddaughter was in the vehicle my vehicle has been maintained since day one when I bought it brand new never having problems with it other than your will wells were never drilled out to drain the water in the back I would like to know if you have had other issues with this vehicle on the same incident. Myself in my granddaughter inhale very toxic fumes before we were able to get out the truck as it was on fire and inches away when it exploded.pics and report wont download thank you

Filed May 17, 2011 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a loup pop as smoke began escaping from under the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the transmission had exploded, causing the entire vehicle to catch on fire. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Steering · OR

While driving down a 35mph paved busy road, the rack and pinion under my 2002 dodge ram 1500 fails, leaving me with a loss of steering and almost catching the truck on fire from so much fluid getting all over a hot engine bay. Now after a month and a half I have paid for 4 more rack and pinion failures and now my truck is still sitting in my driveway broken waiting for the 6th one. Everytime it is a total loss of steering and there are no warnings.

Filed Oct 27, 2006 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · TX · fire

Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer needle malfunctioned by indicating high speeds as the vehicle was stopped in traffic. The ABS warning light and brake light illuminated intermittently. An independent mechanic was called and suggested a sensor may have failed. While the vehicle was parked over the weekend, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department responded, and determined the fire started under the instrument panel on the drivers side, but had not completed the investigation. The manufacturer sent an investigator and photos were taken. Another parked vehicle was damaged due to the fire. A police report was taken.

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · CA · fire

Truck was taken into the autowest dodge dealership to fix taillights that didn't work. At the time the truck was in their possession there were 2 open recalls and they did not notify me of either. Nine months later the brakes, clutch, and power steering went out while I was driving it. Once I got it to the side of the road the engine was engulfed in flames. Truck is a total loss. Truck had 31,000 miles on it. Daimlerchrysler has denied responsibility for the problem.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Electrical · 26,000 miles · TX · fire

5 minutes after parking vehicle caught on fire.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 12,635 miles · MI · fire

Since december of 2001 verizon has had (6) dodge full size vans involving 1998-2001 b vans. All (6) fires appear to have started under the hood. All (6) vans are equipped with the kelsey hayes ebc 325 anti-lock brake systems. Three of the fires occurred in the ABS controller area of the engine compartment without the entire truck going up in flames because the drivers were able to have the fires extinguished before the fires got a real good start. Three of the fires happened while the vehicles were unattended and the vehicles were totally destroyed. On sept. 4th, 2003 a 2002 dodge van was reported by the driver to have the ABS pump running continualy for over 2 hours. The ABS pump was extremely hot. Had to disconnect the battery to shut the pump off. When this van was brought into the verizon garage the ABS light and the brake warning lights were illuminated in the instrument cluster and the ABS pump was running continually. The van was towed to rothrock dodge in allentown, pa.,on 9-5-03 and left with danny david for diagnosis. When the scan tool was connected to the ABS system they found (2) codes, main relay open and pump motor circuit open. At this time no repairs have been completed on this vehicle until chrysler and a verizon fleet tech. Support specialist can look into this case. Contact persons at verizon are as follows; tom spezio 732‑493‑9902 bob prince 410‑760‑8836 fred pletscher 610‑264‑0685.

Filed Aug 4, 2003 · Electrical · GA · fire

While driving at 30mph vehicle caught on fire, flames came out the dashboard. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Electrical · LA · fire

Consumer states vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified.