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.
1992 Toyota Camry: fire, smoke or burning smell
11 of the 565 complaints about the 1992 Toyota Camry describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Electrical wiring in factory car stereo started on fire, causing car fire while driving. Radio had to be replaced. May still have old radio.
When turning the vehicle off the vehicle's passenger side seat caught on fire without warning. *nm.
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.
Auzilary power box under front passenger seat caught fire. Radio, clock, and interior light are known components not to work. Fire extinguished itself after several minutes and was contained to power box only. Lots of smoke and vapors.
The stereo amp located under the front passenger seat emitted a whisp of smoke and within 20 seconds had visible flames comming from it.
Heavy smoke began to enter the vehicle while pulling from parking lot. Even after turning the engine off, the vehicle continued to run. The engine finally went off after trying the key a second time. The vehicle did not catch on fire. Vehicle was towed to the dealership where the starter was found to be the problem. The starter had been replaced.
When pulling into the driveway the consumer smelled smoke and saw smoke, and the black sensor box caught on fire, causing the consumer to use water to put out the fire.
When removing the gas cap at the gas station, a flame shot out of the tank after one turn of the cap, causing burns to the consumer's face, and tank to catch on fire. Dealer has been contacted.
While coming to a stop at ted light flames were emitted from under the hood. Fire department put out fire. However, vehicle was totaled.
Fire began upon starting of vehicle. Radio amplifier under passenger seat burst into flames. Driver was able to disconnect electrical harness. Fire went out.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Toyota Camry fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Toyota Camry?
11 of 565 owner complaints about the 1992 Toyota Camry (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Toyota Camry?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Toyota Camry
No deployment 9Sudden acceleration 9Stalling 8Adaptive cruise 5Tire blowout 5
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