Underhood Wiring Problems of Dodge Durango

On Nov 11, I used my 2005 Durango ltd, 5. 7 hemi for errands. It is very lightly used. I parked it in my driveway and on Nov 17 I went to load it for a trip. I found it filled with an acrid smoke. I air'd it out and began looking for the cause of the smell and smoke. The next morning we found that the main wiring block located in the drivers side kick panel had melted down, very many wires had melted and the cover had melted to the panel and carpet. I called Dodge that day, they said they would have the case mgr call me by the next evening. But of course that was actually business days so Monday evening they called me to verify my address? I asked if this was the case mgr and she said yes and was calling to verify my address. Of course I told her we gave the address on Friday and it is the same as when I bought the vehicle and on all of my records. She said she would have an inspector call me. He called on the 23rd and inspected it on Saturday 11/26/2011. He took alot of pictures and said would file the report the next week but had no control when Dodge would call me back or if Dodge would do anything about it. This vehicle is in excellent condition, with low miles and a documented service history. When I first bought it was held at the first dealer I brought it to due to the check valve recall. It is in the gas tank and was malfunctioning and causing gas to fly back out when filling the tank. It has been doing it again lately for about the last month. The inspector said that a recall had been performed on the dash panel which had caused fires. I told him I had no knowledge of ever getting that work done, unless it was before I bought it or they did not tell me of the repair when it was done. He said good I had all of the windows shut or it may have ignited (and burned my house down with us in it). Now I have a $35000 6 yr old, great looking boat anchor!.

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Electrical system failures have resulted in turn signals not working on four different occasions over the course of 5 years. The wiring harness under dash has been repaired under warranty, replaced not under warranty, and repaired again not under warranty. 4th failure has not yet been addressed. Right turn signal does not function. Flasher, bulbs and fuses are working. Over $1,600 invested in turn signal problems.

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My wife was driving my daughter to pre-school, and she was crossing and turning at an intersection. Suddenly, with no warning, the engine quit, leaving her with no brakes and no steering. Luckily, she drifted to the curb, but if the traffic had been heavy, she and the baby could have been badly injured or killed. I experienced the exact same problem one day later. I immediately called my dealer, the Dodge dealer in bellevue, washington, and told them about the problem. They told me to bring it in immediately, since they said there have been at least fifty similar problems with Dodge hemi engines. They fixed it by flashing the chip in the computer. This is a very serious problem, and a recall needs to be announced as soon as possible.

Oil pressure indicator would go off and the pressure gauge would drop to nothing. Driving car stopped running in intersection. Car was towed to Dodge who repaired car. Light is still on and pressure continues to drop to nothing intermittently. Dodge has list of repairs needed. Initial Dodge assessment at purchase stated new ball joints needed in Feb 2003 at 57,000 miles.

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I was driving down the road and without any warning the vehicle caught fire under the hood. I lost steering and brakes. Was able to run vehicle into curb and just got out before things started blowing up. The vehicle was completly distroyed. I reported the incident to my insurance and a few days later I was contacted by a invistagator from daimler Chrysler who stated that they wanted to replace my vehicle because the fire was there fault. This statement lead me to beleave daimler Chrysler knows about a problem and want to keep it very quite. I was told if I talk to any one the deal would be off. As of now I still do not have my replacement vehicle. Daimler Chrysler is insisting I take a vehicle of lesser value that my Durango. Any information reguarding this would be greatly appriciated. I feel like I am at the mercy of a very powerful corporation.

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Vehicle caught fire shortly after parking it. It gave no indication of a problem previous to the fire. Dealer gave no explanation or reason for the fire.

Consumer was driving at approximately 40-50 mph when it slid on ice, there was no impact. However, it did turn over onto passenger's side. A fire immediately started underneath the hood , close to the generator cable. Vehicle was totaled. Cause is still unknown.

Consumer drove 2miles parked vehicle in driveway, 10 minutes later there were flames coming from the hood area. The horn started to blow continuously. Both front tire exploded . The fire department. Is holding vehicle until fire marshal comes to look at vehicle on March 09 1998.

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Electrical: driving approximately 10mph and smelled wires burning, stopped vehicle and got out and the smell got stronger. Got back into vehicle and drove another 25 feet, and noticed the smoke coming from underneath the hood. Pulled over and called fire dept . Vehicle totaled. Cause of fire loose nut on power source box.

Consumer was driving inside of a parking garage upon applying brakes the brakes didn't work had to put on emergency brakes to pull into a parking space. Then truck started smoking underneath his vehicle. Consume r tried to open hood and it wouldn't come up. Vehicle started to spit out sparks and fire occurred. Flames started dripping from underneath the hood. Then the truck exploded and the two front tires blew out. Fire department was notified.

Consumer was driving for 4 miles when smoke was coming from underneath the hood, and within 20-30 seconds the entire front end was engulfed in flames, resulting in total loss of vehicle.

Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway. She was driving in dessert and rolled down the window, and strarted smelling wires burning. She was insideof parking lot, and vehicle burst into flames.