I noticed smoke coming from my drivers side window switches.
1998 Toyota Corolla: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 225 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Corolla describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
Engine starter motor continues to run after engine has started. Starter continues to run even after engine was stopped and key was removed. Starter motor caught fire. Car now inop. Some wiring needs replacement. Starter motor needs replacement with remanufactured starter motor if available.
Vehicle's inner rod broke causing engine motor to blow.*mr while driving the consumer noticed a ticking noise. The vehicle was pulled over when the consumer notice smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined that the inner rod broke and caused the engine to fail. The consumer requested an explanation and reimbursement.
The car started smoking from the dashboard and smelled of burning wire. Nlm
The vehicle caught fire and was severely damaged due too over heating of failed starter cable which ignited a plastic gas line. Yh
Under normal driving conditions car caught fire under the hood. The car was a total loss. Fire officials at the scene noticed smell of gas. Their initial reaction was that either a fuel line ruptured or a fuel injector failed and sprayed fuel onto hot engine parts.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Toyota Corolla fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1998 Toyota Corolla?
6 of 225 owner complaints about the 1998 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 1998 Toyota Corolla?
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 1998 Toyota Corolla
Airbag light 27No deployment 15Seat belt 9Door locks 7Check engine light 6Engine failure 6Headlights 5
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