Dodge RAM 3500 fire or smoke problems

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · TN · fire

The sound proofing insulation on the firewall caught fire. There was a recall for sagging insulation catching fire on the EGR heat exchanger for this problem, and mine caught fire anyway. I called 911 and the Corbin KY fire department responded to the seen to confirm the fire was out.

Filed Jan 29, 2025 · Engine · NM · fire

Smoke started coming from the hood. I opened the hood and the engine had caught fire

Filed Jul 29, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · TX · fire

Driver ran over tire rubber debris causing a thud under truck. Five minutes later a very loud thud noise occurred, no warning lights on dash, driver pulled off the highway immediately and exited truck. The grass was on fire underneath the truck. Explosion occurred. The entire inside of truck was gutted. Local fire department responded and put out the fire. Texas Department of Safety refused to respond since collision not involved. The truck is at a towing company awaiting salvage and has been inspected by a mechanic.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · TN · fire

Don’t know, the fireman,said the engine caught on fire, some how look like from on top pointed to the top. I believe I believe it was exhaust? Fire department would write out report and send it to me. Devastated 68+ miles truck was paid off melted the whole front and top of the engine everything down! I want to know what happened?! 2011, dodge ram 1 ton 6.7diesel Cummings ! also melted my boat 2010 nitro Z7 with a 150 mercury bass boat $28,000 boat worth more than that now whet up in value! It had 15 hours only on engine! It’s not completely lost I pray…

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · WA · fire

While traveling on interstate 90 in washington state, traveling at about 60 MPH I noticed a haze behind the truck through the passenger side door mirror. At the time, there were no indications by instruments or warning lights that anything was amiss with the truck. Wondering if it was coming from the truck I pulled to the shoulder to check. As soon as I stopped I smelled hot oil, so shut off the engine, released the hood latch and checked the engine compartment. Upon lifting the hood of the engine compartment I immediately noticed flames between the engine and fire wall. I retrieved a fire extinguisher from the camper the truck was hauling and attempted to extinguish the fire. Two motorists with fire extinguishers stopped to help and the combined use of three dry chemical fire extinguishers would not put the fire out and the truck and camper completely burned. When I reported this to my insurance company we discovered an error in the VIN number on my insurance policy. Out of curiosity I researched that VIN number and was surprised to see that same style truck had also burned. It's VIN is 3d7mu48c84g269656 and can be seen in the 7th photo that is uploaded to this report. Both were 2004 dodge diesel tucks with low mileage. It seems too much of a coincidence and I wonder if there is a defect that caused this and how many other of this year, make and model have been destroyed by fire.

Filed Apr 11, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 79,000 miles · MT

60 miles from home after a 2,000 mile camping trip the truck suddenly stopped. Traveling north on highway191 in yellowstone park the dash lights started to flash and the truck died. I was barely able to pull off the narrow road. Emergency flashers didn't work and there was no cellphone service, snow was falling and trucks barely able to get around us, we feared for our lives. I opened up the hood and smelled burning plastic, the tipm was melted in spots. Finally a kind motorist stopped to see if we needed help, 20 miles further down the road he was able to call a towing service which took another several hours to get to us. We were towed to a dodge dealership in bozeman where it will be another2 weeks before they can get it in.

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 Dec 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · AZ

Tl-contact owns a 1994 dodge ram pickup truck.... Inquired about general recalls... Contact had vehicle towed to dodge dealership after catching fire due to recall... Dashboard caught on fire while driving... Dealership had investigations team come out to inspect truck after fire... Truck had been repaired after fire... Dealershiphas dead engine cable ... Throttle of truck is failing... Dealership is refusing to fix recall due to truck being repaired after fire.... Dealership stated inspection needs to be done before throttle can be fixed.... Contact was given number to federal trade commission at 202‑366‑2222 may 10,2000 manufacturer recall number875 the federal safety agency recall number00v-135 recall statusrecall incomplete summarythe affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. 853-1403. Please have your VIN ready when calling.the federal safety agency. You can prove the repairs were made.) however, if the court ultimately rules the defect is not safety-related, federal law does not require that the manufacturer reimburse you for the repair workchapter 301 of title 49 of the united states code (u.s.c.) requires a manufacturer of motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment that contain a defect relating to motor vehicle safety to remedy the defect without charge.