*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle started to hesitate. Consumer noticed smoke and flames and pulled off the road. Functional damage was sustained to the engine and under carriage areas. *jg
1991 Dodge Spirit: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 95 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Spirit describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19953
- 19942
- 19934
- 19924
- 19915
- 19902
What owners say
Consumer parked car and while still sitting in car started to feel very strong heat and car burst into flames. Consumer was able to get out of the car. Consumer believes fuel line leak may have started the fire.
The first time I filled the tank the car caught on fire. It ran goo in the 39 days I had it, appart from being hesitant to change gear at times. On sunday while taking my kids on a trip to great adventure,I was just over the betsy ross bridge when I notice smoke through my rear view. I hurriedly pulled over and in a few second we notice the smoke was under the hood. And we stand there we notice melted rubber or wire was dropping down on the pavement so we grabbed a few things from the car and kept our distance untill the police and fire truck appeared.
While driving the car it began to overheat, and shortly thereafter the engine burst into flames and within minutes the entire car was engulfed in flames. My son was driving and had his dog in the car going on a camping trip. He barely got the car pulled off the road, and got the dog out before the entire passenger compartmrnt was also engulfed in flames. The fire was os intense it melted the front wheels off the car. It spread quickly through the passenger compartment and proceeded into the trunk of the car. The fire trucks were on the scene for probably an hour trying to put the fire out and get it under control. I would like to know the reason the car caught on fire plus why it spread to the passenger compartment so quickly as to barely escape alive.
Car was sitting at the side of the road when it caught fire. Fire dept. Did not list a cause for the fire.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
- INFORMATION REGARDING the federal safety agency AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. NLM
- PCM not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the PCM may not energize the a/c clutch relay
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Spirit fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Dodge Spirit?
5 of 95 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Spirit (5%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Dodge Spirit?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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