Underhood Wiring Problems of Dodge Intrepid

The contact took vehicle to a mechanic to have a coil pack replaced. The mechanic said he let the vehicle run for approximately 20 minutes then it was ready to be driven. . All of a sudden vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The fire department was called, they extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire was suspected to be electrical.

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My 2001 Dodge Intrepid electrical system caused the vehicle to catch on fire. There was no accident. Aaa insurance company's origin's inspector said it was due to faulty wiring. I never had any electrical type work done to the car. The car was totaled. Luckily, my son and I were able to get out of the car in time.

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The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Intrepid. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic to have a coil and tie rods put on the car. Picked up the car this morning after she got home with the vehicle and it caught on fire under the hood.

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Consumer was driving at 70 mph, when vehicle started to fill with smoke. Consumer pulled over , then, saw flames coming from under the hood. The fire department responded, and the vehicle was totaled.

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Vehicle caught on fire from under the hood while idling and parking on the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was still undetermined. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.

On 7/30/04 while driving to work my car seemed to begin idling high. While taking off from a stop sign, my whole car jerked and made a loud "clunk" sound. My speedometer quit working, my check engine light came on and my car would not shift out of high. I made it to work and called the closest dealer and was told it was a sensor. Made it to the dealership, to have car checked and was told it was definately the sensor. I was also told that I had the best warranty and would be "no problem". Also told them the passenger window in the front only worked occasionally and I had received recalls. Also explained that windshield washer bottle was broken. Ended up paying over $380. 00 to have car repaired and declined fixing the windshield washer bottle because that would cost an additional $200+. I feel this is very dangerous, since speedometer quit working and engine was stuck in high. Dealership acted like no big deal and I am still upset at paying over $380 and having "the best warranty.

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While driving engine blew out and the consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

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Car engine compartment was cleaned using hose water. After driving car for approx. 10 miles, engine compartment caught fire around eletrical and battery area under the hood. Car was a total loss.

Consumer states that the vehicle was parked and with no warning the vehicle caught on fire.

While driving vehicle started to smoke under the hood. Consumer stopped and opened the hood, and saw fire. The fire was put out with water. Manufacturer sent a technician to assess the vehicle. The technician could not determine the cause of fire because the vehicle was burned beyond recognition.

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While driving vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified.

While driving my car caught fire under the hood. The brakes would not work. Me and my passanger had to jump from the passenger side of the car. Car stopped down road on its own. It was a total loss. The car is to be determined electrical fire, but is still under investigation. Mr.

2000 Dodge caught fire and burned to the ground. Dodge sent an investigator who checked the vehicle and found that Dodge was at fault due to faulty fuse panel under the hood and Dodge would not replace vehicle. Vehicle was totaly destroyed and this happened while I was driving, I could have been killed. They are awair of this problem but will not do anything about it until someone has enough money to fight them in court and win.

While traveling on highway vehicle started smoking from engine compartment. Vehicle caught on fire . Dealership was aware of problem.

I purchased this vehicle in March of 2001. I have had nothing but trouble with it ever since. I have had electrical, air conditioning, and transmission problems which has resulted in approximately $2,600 in repairs in the year that I have owned it. I have contacted the crysler corp. And they did not help me in anyway. The car orignally had a 36,000 mile 3 year warranty on it. Now the crysler corp. Offers a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty on all their vehicles. This the first crysler product and the last one I will ever buy. I have previously owned gm products and currently own a 1997 Ford f-150 pickup and I am very satisfied with it. Is there any help you can give me? I have all receipts for all repairs since I have owned the vehicle.

A fire in engine compartment after parking. Local fire department arrived and extinguished fire. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

While consumer was traveling at 55-60 mph a fire started , and vehicle was a total loss.

While driving 30-40 mph, consumer smelled smoke, then saw backseat on fire. Vehicle was totalled.

When the car was purchased (used) in 3/99, the rear defroster didn't work. The car was sent to charlie thomas Chrysler for repair and the fuseable link was repaired (6/99). On 10/25/00 the rear defroster was on and smoke started billowing out of the interior vents. I stopped the car and had the car towed to clearlake Dodge for repair. The mechanic repaired wire harness damage leading up to the fuseable link and replaced the entire main wire harness due to melting and shorting in the main harness. The rear defroster circuit was discovered to be shorted into a metal clip and it is presumed that this caused the overload. The overload caused melting and scorching in the rear defrost circuit and the main wire harness. The fuseable link failed to protect the main wire harness. The failure of the fuseable link caused a dangerous condition that could have led to a fire or an accident (if all electrical power was lost).

Every time I close the car door I recive a electrical shock. I have cloth seats I have asked more than 100 other Intrepid owners and they say the same thing (I work at a parking garage)my concern is for owners who have heart pacemakers and do not know what is happening.

While driving about 25 mph, all of sudden windshield wipers activated and smoke started coming from dashbroad. Smoke fogged up all windows, causing poor driver visibility. Driver quckly pulled into an automotive shop. A mechanic disconnected the battery. Mechanic found all three wiring harness were melted together. Repairs to vehicle through state farm insurance.

While driving wiring harness, next to the fuel rail, caught on fire. Vehicle has been repaired . Dealer has been notified.

While driving about 25 mph she smelled something burning, then, she noticed smoke coming from dash. She shut off engine, plastic on dash had melted. Vehicle towed to dealer, replaced dash, and electrical parts. Did not tell consumer what parts were replaced.

Steering wire harness had caught fire while driving 30mph. Smoke was entering vehicle compartment. Vehicle checked after stopping. Drove to dealership and was repaired. Was driving 70mph and problem had reoccurred. Took back to dealership and was repaired. Problem happened a third tin down. Manufacturer refused to repair it again.

While driving excessive movements occur within steering wheel and column. Also, after vehicle is parked steering wheel does not lock up. Within first 2 months of ownership, engine light illuminated. Every hose and wire under the hood had tape on them, dealer stated that every vehicle came from the manufacturer like that. Consumer questioned why the steering wheel panel would not snap or stay in place, dealer could not answer that question.