Dodge Spirit fire or smoke problems

Filed May 22, 2008 · Engine · OH · fire

1994 dodge spirit caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. Consumer states he pulled over when the vehicle began to have problems then it caught fire. *kb the police report stated the fire originated in the engine compartment. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0372-91

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Engine · OH · fire

*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

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Airbags · KY · crash · fire

Consumer state while traveling 35 MPH in result of a vehicle crash consumer air bag deploy and caught passenger coat on fire. Please provide further information. Ph

Filed Aug 25, 2001 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Car was repaired by seller due to melted wires, seller claimed I bypassed fuseable link in engine compartment. Which I don't know the first thing about car elect. Components. Mr. Robert's mechanic rewired system & replaced fuel pump in tank 1 month earlier fire was contained to engine compartment only.after fire I took numerous pictures of engine & wiring that his mechanic had done rewiring to. There was numerous wires connected to positive terminal that were not there previously,therewas a loud bang & there were flames extruding from under the hood , after fire was extinguished vineland f.d. Asked what were all the wires there for. I told them that mr. Robert's auto mechanic had rewired electrical system &replaced, they told me I should contact our insurance compancy &have them investigate the matter. The v.f.d. Stated that it may have been due to elect. & or fuel malfunction. I still owe over $2500.00 on this vehicle & the insurance co. Has totalled this car at 2500.00 . I beleive this problem was incurred by the maintenance performed on this car by the seller & or the maintenance performed by seller. My wife was not injured physically but mentally due to the fact she was in the vehicle at the time of the incident . Any suggestion's or help would be greatly appreciated, I am 1 person trying to support a family of 5 & do not feel I should continue to pay for a car I no longer possess or can drive. Do I have any right's?

Filed Aug 1, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · MI · fire

Chrysler transmissions used on all spirits, acclaims, lebaron sedans, cirrus, stratus, all minivans must be investigated. There is a built in defect. I would have reported this sooner, but I was a chrysler employee. The second time the trans failed was at 65-70 MPH in traffic. Also, caught on fire as well, smoke entered the passenger compartment.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Airbags, Electrical · TX · fire

My cars air bag light continued to stay on and caught fire to my ignition switch. I was out over $600 for repairs. I know you have recalled some 1995 dodge cars and want to know if mine has the same parts on the air bag? Pls advise via e-mail. Thanks. Joanne ramirez.

Filed May 31, 2000 · Engine · VA · crash · fire

Vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment while parked. There were no injuries. Engine oil ignited when engine padding got heated by engine. *ak

Filed Nov 18, 1999 · Fuel system · NY · fire

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.

Filed Nov 3, 1999 · Fuel system, Transmission · PA

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.

Filed Aug 29, 1999 · Engine · IL · fire

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.