This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Vehicle had been parked for about 3 minutes and smoke started coming from hood. This was due to the wiring under the hood catching on fire. Dealer stated wiring needed to be replaced. The fire had caused major damage to the vehicle and the consumers insurance paid for the repairs. After a week the vehicle had a loose bearing and was replaced.
At 7200 miles the engine check light went on flashing. This happened 2 more time over last winter. Each time the spark plugs are fouled and replaced, the computer reports misfiring in the engine. Then in July my car went on fire after driving 6 miles to the store. I parked my car went into the store only to be called out 5 min later that my car was on fire. The fire department had to break into the car because the hood release was burnt. Chrysler said it was a rodent that chewed the fuel injector harness. Now I'm out my insurance deductible and additional rental car charges. Then 2/1/02 after driving to work 7 mile my car again went on fire after parking. This time my boyfriend heard a crackling sound and saw smoke when he stopped and pulled the hood release, saw flames and throw snow on it to put it out. It's still in the dealing waiting to see what Chrysler has to say now.
After driving vehicle there is a burning smell coming from under the hood, smells like tar. Odor not noticable inside vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, cannot find a problem.
I drove my Jeep to work and parked in the parking garage. Approximately 40 min. To 1 hour later, I was notified that my vehicle was on fire. The fire department had already been notified and extinguished the fire. The hood lock melted and froze the hood shut. The fire dept. Had to pry the hood open with a crowbar. All plastic and electical components on the top of the motor had burned. Chrysler is investigating the cause but does not yet have a determination.
I just bought the car 07/21/00 & the car was smoking from the back no lights came on to inform me that the car was smoking - people flagged me down to let me know the car was smoking.
Vehicle was parked inside garage area at work. Someone came into the office and stated that a vehicle was on fire. Flames were coming from underneath the grill area. Fire department was notified. The firemen had to open the hood area with an ax. Heat from the fire closed the hood tightly. Chrysler determined fire started in power steering motor.
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- Toronto, OH, USA