Underhood Wiring Problems of Lexus RX300

While driving at about 15mph after starting out from a stop light, the engine compartment burst into flames. The vehicle had not been driven for the past 26 hours and was parked in my garage during that time period. At the time of the fire the vehicle had been in operation for only about 10 minutes, and was about 4-5 miles from my residence. There was an electrical odor just prior to observing the flames coming from under both sides of the engine compartment. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire but did not investigate the cause or origin of the incident. The vehicle has been towed from the scene and is a total loss. My insurance company and the dealer have been notified. At the time of this report I have not been contacted by the dealer. There were no injuries. For further information contact me by either phone or e-mail.

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Vehicle overheated while driving, consumer pulled to side of road and walked to get help. Upon returning vehicle was burning. Vehicle totalled.

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Engine caught fire while driving to work. Dealership notified. No response.

Was traveling 10mph when vehicle lost power. Noticed a glow under hood. Stopped vehicle & jumped out. Vehicle caught on fire immediately afterwards. Fire department arrived & put flames out. Gave no indication of cause of fire. Had vehicle towed to Lexus dealership. Everything under the hood was consumed by fire & melted.

Vehicle caught fire as it was being driven. Engine compartment was destroyed and the car was totaled.