2000 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to while driving vehicle check engine warning light illuminated, followed by heavy smoke pouring from underneath hood and noticed radiator cap was missing due to a negligent act by an establishment who serviced his vehicle.. *ld the radiator cap was not secured after having an oil change. Two independent mechanics stated the head gasket was completely destroyed and the engine block was warped and a complete engine replacement was needed as a direct result of neglecting to place the radiator cap back on the radiator.
2000 Toyota Corolla: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 145 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Corolla describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Driving to work going 55 MPH about 10 minutes into my trip I smelled a burning smell and I soon didn't have any headlight or daytime running light.took to repair shop,they replace drl module but as soon as it was connected,that new module burnt also,so I can only drive my car during daytime,I have no headlight at all,I only have signal lights and brake light.could this be a manufacturing defect.
My car used excessive oil, and the check engine light was on after a while that I bought it, and on friday, march 12, 2010, I parked my car at 4:00 pm and did not use it anymore and then on saturday, march 13, 2010 at 5:00 am the engine caught on fire by itself, the fire department came and put out the fire and they said that probably the fire started on the fuse system on the drivers side maybe because of a relay that may have had a short circuit.
The car was great until 01/22/03 when out of the blue it decided choking down, white and black smoke coming from the tailpipe. Toyota of hollywod (fl) the dealership swears it is from my failure to perform regular oil changes. I provided them with oil receipts from my licensed mechanic of 30+ years. They accused me of dummying up the receipts, in essence calling myself and my mechanic a liar. We met with factory reps on 01/29/03. They \\raided\\ my mechanics garage armed with cameras, demanding to see invoices -- old, new, numbered and numbered. Of course, my mechanic refused. They continue to refuse to put a new motor in my car even though they have determined the reason my motor blew is from \\sludge\\.
When driving 20 MPH and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop vehicle continued to accelerate which caused a rear end collision. Vehicle caught on fire due to battery leaking. Also, passenger's side seat belt did not lock which forced the passenger into the windshield. Vehicle was a total loss. Please provide any further details.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2000 Toyota Corolla fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2000 Toyota Corolla?
5 of 145 owner complaints about the 2000 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 2000 Toyota Corolla?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Toyota Corolla
Oil consumption 21Check engine light 15No deployment 8Engine failure 7Headlights 6Seat belt 5Tire blowout 5
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