Starter Problems of Toyota Camry

2000 Toyota Camry caught on fire August 7th, 2018. I was driving on a city street and my radio kept going on and off while driving, I noticed the check engine light came on so I pulled into a parking lot and parked the car. I turned off the car and started to smell smoke. I opened the hood and the engine compartment was on fire on the right side near the battery. I was able to get a fire extinguisher and put the fire out but I have significant damage. I have not seen a recall on this issue but my car should not start on fire. I submitted a claim to Toyota (claim# 180808-000043) asking if there is a technical bulletin. Toyota sent their inspector and he noted the starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. The starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. Toyota did not share a copy of the report with me. The damage was severe enough to write off the car with only 95,000 miles on it. This needs to be investigated. Why would my car starter catch on fire like this?.

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I was in a parking space,waiting for my wife. Engine and,air conditioner were running. When my engine shut down and,smoke was coming out from under my hood. I called Toyota for road side assistance and was towed to Toyota service department. They called the next morning to inform me that my starter was fried and wiring was damaged, 2017 Camry se with only 17,265 miles. I now have rental car. Under 2 year Toyota care. No charge.

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The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the exterior trunk lid release button rubber covering melted as a result, the metal part of the button became extremely hot to touch. The contact sustained minor burns to the right hand that did not require medical attention. On a separate occasion while the contact was in the vehicle, the interior front power door locks and windows failed to operate when activated. The failure occurred in 100 degrees temperature. The dealer was notified, who informed the contact to use the fob inner key and point directly towards the push button starter in order to activate the power door locks and windows. The contact mentioned that the vehicle began to function properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off and there was a smell of smoke. The contact also stated that the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the started was burnt to the battery. The battery, the starter, and the wires was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Mf.

Starter motor failed to function. Battery diagnosed as fully charged. Called Toyota corporate headquarters and spoke with a service representative who told me that Toyota would not in full or in part pay for replacement of the defective starter motor because it exceeded the warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles.

2/05/2015 at work car did not start only clicking noise after 3 attempts it starter like if had a low battery 2/062015 5:30 am car did not start after several attempts, left for 9hrs after 6 attempts starter clicking and was able to turn on, 2/07/2015 8:00 am it did not start, left it for 6hrs after 5 attempts it started took to the dealer and it started every time now it seems to start but it hesitates like if it had a low battery, more so in the morning when the car is cold, it seems to start right away after turning off and restarting.

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1999 Toyota Camry le 4cyl starter failed to disengage from flywheel causing fire. The starter kept running burning it out and also burning the positive cable to the battery. Damage to the battery is under investigation. I was sitting parked in a parking lot with the radio and the air on when I observed smoke coming from the engine then started to come into the car thru the air conditioning. I turned the car off but the smoke continued and the fire dept was called. After looking at the internet this seems to be a widely known issue with multiple postings. I have not seen a recall on this. It needs to be investigated. My insurer said that my claim will be denied due to mechanical failure. Toyota needs to he held accountable.

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Try to start car and when turn the key I get no start no crank,I also have no power to accessories coming off of fuse block under the dash on drivers side. I have checked battery its fine. Headlights work,and dome light works along with chime from having key in ignition. I have checked all the fusesin the entire car,and they are fine. I changed the ignition switch,and still no start no power to accessories. I tested starter and its fine.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Camry. He stated there was an irregular noise coming from the engine while driving at unknown speeds. The contact shut off the engine and removed the keys from the ignition,however the engine continued running for approximately five minutes before shutting off. . In addition, he noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised him that the starter remained engaged when the contact shut off the engine and the started needed to be replaced. The starter was replaced at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileage were 128,147. Updated 10/27/10.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The push button starter failed to activate. The ignition failed to start after several attempts. However, the vehicle started after waiting for three to five minutes. The vehicle was able to continue in normal operation. The failure occurred intermittent which required a waiting period before an activation response. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. A new starter button was ordered. The vehicle has not been repaired due to the unavailability of the part. The failure mileage was 7,800. The VIN was unavailable.

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2009 Toyota Camry. Consumer states unexplained electrical outages resulting in the inability to gain entry access into the vehicle with remote starter. The consumer has tried to get the vehicle repaired 4 times, but the problem continued. Three of the doors were affected by the problem. Over the course of two months, the doors were inoperable including the front passenger, rear driver and rear passenger side doors.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota solara. He stated that while starting the vehicle he heard clicking noises from the starter and the vehicle would not start. The contact was able to jump start the battery so that he could drive it to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle stating that it was the ignition wire that was touching the 2nd wire causing an open circuit draw, they explained that it was in a protective harness and that this should have never happened and that this is a manufacturer defect. There were repairs which included a replacement battery and the ignition wire harness which was repaired as well at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 24753 and current mileage was 24803. Updated 01/29/10. Updated 02/01/jb.

1998 Toyota Camry with 2. 2l 4-cylinder engine, 4 speed automatic transmission. Stater kept cranking even with key removed unitl the car was on fire.

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Poor design and build - 1997 Toyota Camry le (4 cylinder). I own a 1997 4-cylinder Camry le. It is well maintained and has less than 80,000 miles. A few months ago, its starter went bad and was replaced. This morning, the dealer found that its engine valve seals worn out and must be replaced (over $1000 repair). I checked the internet car forums and found that this is a common problem with 1997 model year 4-cylinder Toyota Camry. I believe that it is a poor design and build problem. Customers should not be paying a problem caused by the manufacturer's poor design and build. All 1997 4-cylinder Camry should be recalled and repaired by Toyota.

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On Monday, September 2 the driver side lighted mirror on the visor fell off causing the two wires behind the lighted mirror to come loose and contact each other. This proceeded to short out filling the cars cabin with smoke. The car was stopped immediately on a local road, turned off and both my wife and 21-month old son were quickly removed from the car. I was notified of this occurrence by a local neighbor and upon my arrival saw a very frightened wife holding my 21-month old son and a smoke filled car. Upon restarting the car to return back to my home the car immediately began to make a very loud whining sound. After arriving back at my home approximately 1 minute away I turned off the engine only to find that the engine would not shut off. I then immediately opened the hood and began to disconnect the positive side of the battery. In the approximate 2 minutes this took, the engine progressively whined louder and louder until the starter began to smoke and the engine came to an abrupt stop. At this point I finally disconnected the positive side of the battery.

On Monday, September 2 the driver side lighted mirror on the visor fell off causing the two wires behind the lighted mirror to come loose and contact each other. This proceeded to short out filling the cars cabin with smoke. The car was stopped immediately on a local road, turned off and both my wife and 21-month old son were quickly removed from the car. I was notified of this occurrence by a local neighbor and upon my arrival saw a very frightened wife holding my 21-month old son and a smoke filled car. Upon restarting the car to return back to my home the car immediately began to make a very loud whining sound. After arriving back at my home approximately 1 minute away I turned off the engine only to find that the engine would not shut off. I then immediately opened the hood and began to disconnect the positive side of the battery. In the approximate 2 minutes this took, the engine progressively whined louder and louder until the starter began to smoke and the engine came to an abrupt stop. At this point I finally disconnected the positive side of the battery. Nlm.

Consumer started vehicle and starter got "stuck". Turned ignition to off position and removed key, but starter continued to turn engine. Vehicle than began to smoke, and almost caught fire. Consumer had to disconnect battery to stop starter from turning.

Starter caught on fire in the parking lot, the consumer turned vehicle off and heard a winding noise, consumer lifted hood and hit the starter motor to stop it from spinning, vehicle began smoking.

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Vehicle would not start after sitting for 2 days.

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Starter failed.

Starter failed, causing vehicle to stall.

Starter panel failed to work. This would cause vehicle to stall out for no reason or warning. Has happened at least three times.

Ignition system, caborator and starter failed in the 1998-99 model Camry's. Nlm.

Starter failure.