2007 Dodge RAM 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · 208,000 miles · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was unattended and parked, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. There were no reported injuries. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was still at the contact's resident. The failure mileage was approximately 208,000. The contact stated the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The VIN was not available. *dt

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 154,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, smoke and flames appeared from underneath the dashboard. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department arrived and, after inspecting the vehicle, reported that the air bag may have leaked and caused the fire. The contact also stated that they heard a leaking air noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle's dashboard was burned and the vehicle was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle remained on the side of the road. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 167,000 miles · DC · fire

Vehicle shut off while driving causing loss of steering and braking. It gave code for bank 2 knock sensor and oil viscosity wrong. It would not start. Noticed smell from under passenger side. Found insulated harnessing in passenger side had caught fire possible due to short to chassis. Wiring was all in oem state, found no standoffs present to keep harness off chassis on horizontal run, standiffs are present in vertical run by oil filter. Replaced section of harness and documented with pictures. This is a hazard to all dodge owners, flame in very close proximity to oil filter. I have documented all with photos and request compensation for my work to repair.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Engine · 211,000 miles · CA

While driving my vehicle down the road the valve seat dropped out of the head into the cylinder causing catastrophic engine damage the valve cover seal blue off oil poured onto my heated exhaust manifold nearly catching on fire smoking almost causing accidents on the road.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · NY

For the past week my engine was difficult to start. Cranked for about 20 second before starting. Today the engine cranked but failed to start. After opening the hood and checking the battery I noticed a burning smell coming from the fuse box, tipm, which is located adjacent to the battery. I opened the cover to the tipm and noticed white powder, acid. The negative lead which is also connected to the outside of the tipm had white powder residue on the connector. I tried once again to start the vehicle but only cranked. Then some smoke was observed coming from the tipm. I immediately stopped and made sure nothing was still burning. I read on line that tipm failure is common with my vehicle and other chrysler products but a recall was not issued. This could have turned into a safety issue if my vehicle began to catch fire. I have to spend $100 in towing cost and ~$800 to repair.

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · 140,000 miles · IL

Three sets of rotors and brakes in two years, 4wd auto light flashing and works intermittently(just started plus electrical noise in dash and heat stops blowing. Sounds like it's going to start on fire. I have to get to work so I have to drive it.(I have five kids a crabby wife and a granddaughter to feed), tie rod on drivers side went bad. So I had everything replaced. I've sunk allot of $$ into it and can't afford another penny. I'm concerned of all the complaints saying the computer goes bad causing the actuator to go bad as well. I hope it lasts long enough. Perhaps you should just start a go fund me page to chrysler owners lol. It's a shame because it's a beautiful truck.

Filed Sep 8, 2013 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · FL · fire

On the evening of august the 18th I went to a convenience store approximately 1 mile from my home. I did smell an odor of something burning when I exited the truck but it dissipated quickly. I went into the store to purchase milk and when I returned to my truck the entire cab was filled with smoke and a strong odor of something burning. The keys were not in the ignition at the time. I looked through the cab but could not locate the source. I opened the hood of my truck and there were no signs what so ever of smoke or fire. I went back to the cab and inspected the back seat area of the truck. (quad cab) I noticed a faint orange glow against the lower body of the truck. I started to inspect the left rear door panel and felt the heat. When I grabbed the lower section of the interior panel melting and on fire plastic started to drip. I ran into the store and grabbed a fire extinguisher and put the fire out. Another customer at the store disconnected the battery. The truck was transported to the local dodge dealership for repairs. Although the body shop stated the the source of the fire may not be able to be determined the technician working on my truck stated the source was an electrical short with the power window switch. The door and carpet will be replaced as well as any other parts damaged by the fire. I will have to pay the $500 comprehensive deductible. The panel for for that door has never been removed or tampered with in any way, shape, or form.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Electrical · 800 miles · CA · fire

I am an automotive engineer that specializes in automotive fire analysis. I received this case file. The vehicle is a 2007 dodge mega cab 4x4 diesel unit. The vehicle was brand new with less than 1,000 miles. The owner took it to a friend's house, parked it in driveway. Several minutes later a neighbor noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. It eventually erupted into flames that caught part of the house on fire. I have traced the failure to a defect from within the power distribution module and battery positive feed for the same.