Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE93074 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/27/1993 | 12/27/1993 | ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA93032 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/27/1993 | 11/30/1994 | ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/14/2007 | 127000 | 8 | 09/01/1993 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. while driving 65 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle began to shake. approximately two minutes later, she noticed flames coming from the hood. the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire and the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the fire destroyed the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that they may not be able to inspect the vehicle because it is not under warranty. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 127,000. | |||
| 07/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle experienced electrical problems. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| We bought this car used, in the last two months we have had to replace the rings, and valves, we have replaced the battery because the battery moved around under the hoos, the lead was exposed, the rear side window froze in the down position, went up and the froze agin, had to disban, the automatic trans. has to be replaced $2500.00, the car will not shift into 3rd gear, if we stop it won't go any farther. if we stop turn off the car and wait a min. it will start and go until you have to slow the car down, then you stop and turn off the engine. the exhaust is clogged and fumes are moving into the passenger area. | |||
| 05/07/1999 | |||
| Had just parked vehicle when smoke was noticed coming from the hood. husband noticed flames underneath vehicle. fire department called & put flames out. smoke was thick & black while vehicle was on fire. vehicle had previously experienced electrical shorts on/off. also, had 3 batteries replaced since alarm system was installed. the engine was completely burned out. *ak | |||
| 09/18/1998 | |||
| When consumer turned key to start vehicle the battery exploded. the vehicle never started. the manufacturer will be investigating the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1997 | |||
| In reference to ea93032, while turing the ignition off, the defective orginal battery exploded which almost caused injuries to the occupant. dealer cannot determine problem. no previous problem with the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Battery failed. | |||
| 05/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Original battery exploded, after being driven and than restarted. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/15/2000 | |||
| Inoperative back up light due to a defective wiring harness. dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist because vehicle was out of its warranty, and not cover under a recall. feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving was stopped by police because vehicle did not have tail lights. then, a technician found that relay light box was burning, and that was a common problem. *ak | |||
| When putting vehicle in reverse the back up lights do not illuminate. this problem occurs due to wiring that is attached to the hinges of the trunk,which could become damaged by opening and closing the trunk. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2000 | |||
| The defective relay located in the trunk area caused the taillights to go out. also, problems with oil pan bolt. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/06/1995 | |||
| If sitting at a stop sign or light for short periods the vehicle loose power. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 05/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Replaced spark plugs. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 3 | 12/19/2003 | |
| Was stopped by police no tail or brake lights were working. took car to dealership, and they could not determine the problem at first. then , gave us a very large estimate to repair the vehicle. brought car back home and found a used part to fix the lights. have had to replace twice in 2 years. now all the wires burned up. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/09/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1993 toyota camry caught on fire while being driven. *ts *nm | |||
| 07/18/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Battery light came on. 15 sec later car lost power and flames coming out from underneath vehicle on the driver's side engine area. entire vehicle destroyed | |||
| 05/07/1999 | |||
| Had parked vehicle & was leaving. noticed smoke coming from under the hood. flames were underneath vehicle. fire department arrived & put flames out. checked vehicle, which was completely charred, & noticed engine area was entirely burned. *ak | |||
| 05/07/1999 | |||
| Had just parked vehicle when smoke was noticed coming from the hood. husband noticed flames underneath vehicle. fire department called & put flames out. smoke was thick & black while vehicle was on fire. vehicle had previously experienced electrical shorts on/off. also, had 3 batteries replaced since alarm system was installed. the engine was completely burned out. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1995 | |||
| Electrical control module under the hood caught fire and burned car. tt | |||