On oct 1 2006 my toyota corolla 1996 model economy type had its accelerator stuck and I was not able to reduce the speed or brake it. And after traveling at about 70 miles per hour for . 5 minutes it felt like some thing fell from the front and the car lost all power so I was able to coast to a stop in a parking lot. Then saw smoke from the hood and it burst in to flames by the time fire crew were able to stop all of the engine was one black molten mass.
1996 Toyota Corolla: fire, smoke or burning smell
9 of the 128 complaints about the 1996 Toyota Corolla describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- 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
Consumer pulled the vehicle into the garage and took the key out of the ignition, engine continued to run, and consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Contacted the fire department. They came and extinguished the fire. Fire department determined that a malfunction within the wiring harness caused the fire.
After trying to start vehicle engine was making some noises, and consumer decided to turn vehicle off. When doing so, vehicle sounded like it was on. Afterward, vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
I was in a car accident 10/23/00, in which I hit another vehicle from behind. I was driving at 45mph. My air bags failed to go off. Lukily, I was wearing my seat belt. The estimated damage to my vehicle is over $6,000, which is more than the car is worth. Also, in feb. Of this year, while at a stop light, another driver informed me my left tail light was on fire. The fire caused my alternator to blow, and the battery to drain. I took my car back to the dealer, they couldn't find the cause. I took my car to a toyota dealer, and not only could they not find the cause, but they said they had never heard of that happening before. After towing fees, battery, alternator, all new fuses, tail light and wire harness I spent $500.
When opening gas tank flames shot out.
Vehicle caught fire.
Consumer came around a corner and hit the curb, then hit a pole and the air bag deployed later, causing his pants to catch on fire in lap area. Consumer received burns in lap area.
While driving noticed sparks on floorboard, pulled to side, entire dashboard went up in flames, no warning, speed 10 MPH, vehicle totaled; manufacturer claimed vehicle was struck by lightening.
A contacted rod blew off the vehicle, causng oil to spill on the enigne comparment, resulting in vehicle catching on fire.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota Corolla fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1996 Toyota Corolla?
9 of 128 owner complaints about the 1996 Toyota Corolla (7%) 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 1996 Toyota Corolla?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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