While driving to work I noted a popping sound which seemed to be coming from my cigarette lighter. ( sounded like the pop sound when the lighter is ready for use) however I did not push in the lighter to use it, I just ignored the sound, but did hear it one more time before arriving at my destination, parking and leaving my vehicle. Thank god I had forgot my military id and had to return to my vehicle within a few minutes. When I arrived at my vehicle there were flames shooting up from inside my vehicle. I quickly ran back to my office and with the assistance of several other co workers, we extinguished the fire using fire extinguishers. After closer examination of the fires location, I can clearly see that the fire started in the same area of the cigarette lighter, behind the console.
1995 Toyota Corolla: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 176 complaints about the 1995 Toyota Corolla describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The driver's side airbag deployed in a low speed front end collision and caught my clothing and me one fire, causing second degree burns across my chest. I now know that there were so many complaints of drivers catching on fire from airbag deployment in 1995 toyota corollas that there was a five month investigation of the problem in 1997 (pe97-017) which did not result in a recall. I am shocked that you did not require toyota to recall airbags that catch drivers on fire. I hope that you re-open the investigation and order toyota to recall these faulty products.
Consumer attempted to brake at slow speed while approaching a stop sign and foot got stuck on the floor mat, and she was unable to brake. As the vehicle went through the intersection it was struck on driver's side. Upon impact, both air bags deployed. Driver's air bag caught on fire, and driver sustained second degree burns to the midsection and upper chest areas/bruises, and swelling to the face. Vehicle was totaled.
Due to a defective battery the vehicle caught on fire, recall #95v195000, vehicle not listed under the recall.
Driver hit a tree at 40 MPH and air bag did not deploy. Something in steering column caught car on fire.tt
While parked after a short time, compartment became smokey and vehicle then caught fire. Jimmy bryant toyota-fl states electrical failure. Please describe. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- The battery can have a defective weld inside the positive and/or negative terminal allowing the connection inside the terminal to separate.
- Risk
- This condition can result in a no-start condition, or a battery explosion.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace defective batteries.
Recall number 95V195001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Toyota Corolla fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Toyota Corolla?
6 of 176 owner complaints about the 1995 Toyota Corolla (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Toyota Corolla?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Toyota Corolla
No deployment 19Seat belt 6Brake failure 5Door locks 5Tire blowout 5
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