2023 ram rebel burning smell

[seaward]

just picked up a 2023 rebel i have had a burning rubber smell for the last 15000 km don't seem to be going away, dealer changed the etorque, rad flush all rad hoses now its having the heater core hoses changed still no results. I see many post about the burning smell wondering if anyone has any results on a fix yet the dealer is telling me i have the only truck in the area with this smell seems to be a guessing game at this point

 

[APK]

just picked up a 2023 rebel i have had a burning rubber smell for the last 15000 km don't seem to be going away, dealer changed the etorque, rad flush all rad hoses now its having the heater core hoses changed still no results. I see many post about the burning smell wondering if anyone has any results on a fix yet the dealer is telling me i have the only truck in the area with this smell seems to be a guessing game at this point

Exactly the same issue with my ‘23 rebel gt. I find comes and goes. I’ve been trying to identify a pattern (colder/warmer outside temps/2WD/4WD etc, but really can figure it out. I’m 3hrs away from dealer, so really don’t want to take it down and be unable to replicate the problem, only to be told there’s nothing they can do, so intrigued to find out if anyone’s been able to resolve the issue.

 

[mopar mark]

My 2022 rebel had a burning rubber smell, I only noticed it after driving on the highway in auto 4x4. It’s coming from the front and notice it more on the passenger side.

 

[kapinallinen2]

I know that this is not going to help you all but the only smell I have coming from under the hood is the occasional hot antifreeze odor.

 

[mwoods269]

just picked up a 2023 rebel i have had a burning rubber smell for the last 15000 km don't seem to be going away, dealer changed the etorque, rad flush all rad hoses now its having the heater core hoses changed still no results. I see many post about the burning smell wondering if anyone has any results on a fix yet the dealer is telling me i have the only truck in the area with this smell seems to be a guessing game at this point

New 2024 1500 here with 1800 miles. Today was the first warm (67) day in York, Pa and after some local driving I smelled something like and electrical burning/heat smell or like coolant. It was really noticeable on the drivers side fender outside and at the radiator.

This along with the vibration at 2k rpms means this thing is going back.

 

[jdawgjm]

I found tape on some hoses, yellow tape from the factory. Tape that looked like it should have been removed at the factory. Anyways last year I went under and took all the half loose tape off. A part of me wonders if some of that tape is under extreme heat and burning for you guys.

For reference I have a 2023, no smells.

 

[moosem]

My 2019 had a burning smell for probably the first 6 mos or so of ownership, but it eventually went away by itself. I traded it at 73k miles with no major issues, and zero mechanical problems.

 

[Puckstopper55]

New 2024 1500 here with 1800 miles. Today was the first warm (67) day in York, Pa and after some local driving I smelled something like and electrical burning/heat smell or like coolant. It was really noticeable on the drivers side fender outside and at the radiator.

This along with the vibration at 2k rpms means this thing is going back.

2024 with 1600 miles on it. Same smell issue but no vibration. Actually, it sounded like I had a leaf stuck in the sunroof… now you have me wondering if this was some sort of vibration.

Have any of you noticed the smell more when you have the seat heaters on?

 

[APK]

I found tape on some hoses, yellow tape from the factory. Tape that looked like it should have been removed at the factory. Anyways last year I went under and took all the half loose tape off. A part of me wonders if some of that tape is under extreme heat and burning for you guys.

For reference I have a 2023, no smells.

That’s interesting, I’ll take a look into that tomorrow. Appreciate the suggestion.

 

[APK]

New 2024 1500 here with 1800 miles. Today was the first warm (67) day in York, Pa and after some local driving I smelled something like and electrical burning/heat smell or like coolant. It was really noticeable on the drivers side fender outside and at the radiator.

This along with the vibration at 2k rpms means this thing is going back.

 

[APK]

if they’re able to diagnose anything related to the burning smell, please let us know. Good luck

 

[melleb03]

2023 warlock and we have the same issue. Also noticed a wierd noise coming out of the drivers side wheel but doesn't sound to alarming yet but the smell is concerning, coming from the front end

 

[melleb03]

2023 warlock and we have the same issue. Also noticed a wierd noise coming out of the drivers side wheel but doesn't sound to alarming yet but the smell is concerning, coming from the front end

Also they gave us a smaller size tires dont know if that has anything to do with it

 

[Ready Go]

Found it..hitting the gas pedal too hard gives that burnt rubber smell every time!

 

[WriterebelGT]

24” rebel GT, bought it new July 1st. Notice Md mean smelt like burning rubber first fall rain storm. Then this passed winter any warmer days with slushy snow it came back. Dealer confirmed the smell and had zero idea. Came to two conclusions, 1 was the water and road salt in the exhaust burn off. In Alberta Canada the de icer we use can burn off and smell. 2. I built a skid plate that bolts to the factory bolts up front and sandwich it to the factory skid plate, helping prevent any water from getting up into the serpentine system and the exhaust manifolds. Since then there’s been a few hints of burning, but has greatly been reduced.

 

[HemiDude]

24” rebel GT, bought it new July 1st. Notice Md mean smelt like burning rubber first fall rain storm. Then this passed winter any warmer days with slushy snow it came back. Dealer confirmed the smell and had zero idea. Came to two conclusions, 1 was the water and road salt in the exhaust burn off. In Alberta Canada the de icer we use can burn off and smell. 2. I built a skid plate that bolts to the factory bolts up front and sandwich it to the factory skid plate, helping prevent any water from getting up into the serpentine system and the exhaust manifolds. Since then there’s been a few hints of burning, but has greatly been reduced.

Any pics of your skid plate setup? Looking to put something there under mine, just haven't decide what yet

 

[Gravity matters]

I too have a 2023 new to me Rebel GT. I get the same burning smell, usually getting off the highway at an exit ramp where we have to stop to wait for light. I am in Canada, I have noticed it mostly after highway driving. I do a mix of 2wd and 4wd AUTO but have not paid attention yet to if it happens in each mode. Mine has the E-torque, I question the serpentine belt, possibly wet from winter spray (salt as well) and it regenerating and slipping when decelerating? I have 50k miles on it.