# 2003 DODGE DURANGO — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `452575` · 2004-03-11 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 14,000
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND JERKED.  ANOTHER MOTORIST INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.  THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND WATCHED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAMES.  THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH NO INJURIES.  THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ENGINE  THREW A ROD, AND IT PUNCTURED THE OIL PAN.   *AK    THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.   *SC
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