2012 Dodge RAM 3500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 121,000 miles · NC · fire

While driving down the road the rear passenger door window switch caught fire and began filling the vehicle with smoke, all windows were up at time of fire. Driver was able to pull over and rip door panel off to put out fire. *dt

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Electrical · 164,928 miles · VT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 3500. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied with the engine off, the totally integrated power module caught fire. The contact stated that they key was not in the ignition at the time of the failure. The contact noticed that the headlights were flashing, the horn was beeping, and smoke appeared under the hood. The contact was able to unlock the vehicle doors manually, open the hood, and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. A police and a fire report were not filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The collision center inspected the vehicle and found that the totally integrated power module was burnt. The collision center replaced the totally integrated power module and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 164,928. *dt

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · 60,000 miles · WI · fire

Truck started on fire in the middle of the night and burnt down. Rear tail lights were flickering on and off prior to fire starting - we have video. Note: vehicle had not been moved or started in several weeks leading up to this event. *dt *dt

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Electrical · 122,000 miles · NY · fire

Vehicle was parked for the weekend in my driveway and on monday morning about to leave for work the truck started cranking over. The truck was locked and the keys were inside my house. Being a standard while it was cranking it was heading in reverse. No visual flames were seen but heavy white smoke was pouring out from under the hood. Had to use manual key to unlock the door and put truck in neutral, I then rolled the truck down my driveway and then unhooked the 2 batteries and smoking stopped. After things cleared I could see burnt/melted plug ends from wiring harness to fuse box. The truck has been at dealership for (6) weeks now. End of week 5 they got it to start up but nothing on the computer past the firewall reads. To date they have replaced (3) wiring harnesses, the fuse box and a cluster and still at a loss at why computer will not read anything. As of today the entire interior is out of the truck and they are checking every connection, relay and what ever else they can to get it fixed. There was also an inspector thru chrysler care who investigated it before work was started. They basically told me to open an insurance claim. Thanks for the help.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brakes overheated and all four brake calipers caught on fire without warning. The contact also mentioned that the brakes were newly installed prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the calipers and brake lines would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 12, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · WA

2012 dodge ram 3500 laramie. Consumer states problem with the brake controller *tgw the consumer stated a dealer helped him install a universal brake controller, but it did not work correctly. The consumer stated he was able to use it, with the hand control, but not the foot control. The brakes would become very hot from trying to stop the equipment trailer without the brake controller working properly. The consumer stated when the brakes overheated, it damaged other components. Also, the headlights would go out at random times while driving at night. There was an electrical burning smell emitting from the vehicle. *jb the consumer also stated the vehicle needed a new wiring harness and new axles. Updated 08/14/12