1992 Toyota Camry electrical problems

Filed May 12, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver's door could not be unlocked or opened from the inside or outside of the vehicle. The steering column would also exhibit an abnormal crunching sound when turning the wheel in any direction. Additionally, there was an electrical burning smell radiating from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · NJ

While driving my 1992 toyota camry xle 6 on the interstate, with the radio on, smoke suddenly started coming out from under the right front passenger seat and quickly filled the cabin. I pulled off the road and shut off the engine. I looked under the passenger seat and saw a wired electric module which was red-hot to the touch. (slightly burned fingertip) I then called for help and had the car towed to my home. The next day I found out that the underseat smoking module was the stereo power amplifier for the radio. Also, I found on the internet reports of the same problem on other camrys which resulted in fires.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Electrical · 111,000 miles · MN · fire

Electrical wiring in factory car stereo started on fire, causing car fire while driving. Radio had to be replaced. May still have old radio.

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Electrical · 150,460 miles · PA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 toyota camry. The vehicle had been parked for 45 minutes when it rolled backwards and struck another vehicle. Both vehicles were damaged, but the contact was able to drive from the scene. The contacts vehicle sustained damage to the bumper, tail light, and rear passenger side panel. The other vehicle sustained damage to the front passenger side door. The door will have to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v213000 (electrical system: ignition). A police report was filed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 150,475 and failure mileage was 150,460. Updated 02-04-08. *kb the consumer stated the car ignition switch has suddenly broken down allowing the key to be removed, when the car is not in park with the automatic transmission. Moon township police report updated 02/04/08

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA · fire

The cabin of the vehicle was full of a bluish color smoke within 15 minutes of parking the vehicle in the garage. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the fire department the origination of the smoke was undetermined, but the strongest smoke smell was at the stereo amplifier wiring located underneath the passenger side seat. There's a recall 93v147000 for this issue but it's on an earlier model.

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Electrical · 223,500 miles · CA

If the keys to the ignition are shut off in mid-flight you have no steering or brakes period. You have no control of the car.

Filed Sep 19, 2001 · Electrical · MA

Battery blew up soon after the vehicle was turned on. There was some damage to vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Electrical · MN · fire

While driving at 20 MPH consumer smelled thick smoke coming from underneath dashboard on passenger's side. Fire department was called which disconnected cable to an electrical controlled device located underneath passenger side dash. Consumer has not taken the vehicle to dealer.

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle has been experiencing intermittent stalling problems, will restart after 20 or more minute. Vehicle been inspected by independent repair shop and problem still occurring.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Consumer has had wheel alignments, tires balanced, and finally replacement of tires.