While the vehicle was parked and running and consumer was standing in the rear of vehicle white smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. This caused health problems to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1994 Dodge Ram: fire, smoke or burning smell
17 of the 469 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The vehicle caught fire. The fire department stated the fire began in area of fuse box.
Vehicle was parked with key in off position, vehicle suddenly started up and engine compartment caught fire. Dealer has been contacted.
While travling noticed smoke coming from ignition . Dealer replaced ignition switch and problem returned.
While driving at 55mph smoke came from ignition switch area and melted steering colume cover.
While driving at 40 MPH smoke filled up the entire cab due to front wiring harness catching on fire.
Pe99031; while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. Also, steering column plastic melted, and wire burnt. Vehicle lost power steering/ power light,etc., and smoke came from the column. Please provide further information.
While driving smoke was coming from steering column shroud, vehicle was on fire. Upon pulling over, pulled battery cables from the battery. Took shroud off. Problem has not reoccurred. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem may still exist. Provide further information.
The headlight switch caught fire. Dealer replaced the headlight switch and wiring connector. Before being fixed the headlights went out twice.
Vehicle caught fire due to a faulty plastic cover under steering column that squeezes the wires. Owner also notes of smoke coming from steering wheel.
Ignition switch overheating the plastic, causing the wires to burn and catch on fire.
The vehicle caught on fire near the engine compartment. The source is unknown.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- Cold sag/hesitation
- Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank
- Surge between 41 and 54 mph
- Engine miss and/or rough idle
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time.
- Risk
- This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.
Recall number 00V135000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
17 of 469 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram (4%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Ram
ABS 34Headlights 18Brake failure 16No deployment 15Transmission failure 14Wipers 12Overheating 10Pulling 9Stalling 8Ball joint 7Fuel leak 7Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Windshield crack 6Grinding brakes 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Seat belt 5
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