general problems of the 2007 Toyota Yaris

P/s dashboard red light came on with sudden loss of steering assist while turning and driving. Luckily the car is light, but I could have easily hit an object, had it happened in a different location or at a different speed. Problem disappeared by itself. Two weeks thereafter, an extremely strong burned electrical circuitry smell suddenly filled the vicinity of the car, could be felt from about 10 feet away, while idling, while stopped for approximately 30 seconds with front wheels turned to the right about half-way, as I was checking my mail box upon entering driveway. A low pitch whining/droning noise was emanating from under the hood while the car was idling. The noise and odor persisted after the steering was set at 0 degree angle and after the car was parked. No p/s dashboard warning light came on. No loss of steering assist. No visible sign of smoke, fire, or melted plastic in engine compartment fuse box. Wire harnesses looked intact. Suspect eps - electric power steering motor. Outside temperature about 85of. Car driven for just 3 miles on that day, side street driving only, never over 35 mph. Ac fan on full blast, headlights off. Car had difficulty accelerating upon depressing the gas pedal on same day, prior to aforementioned incident.

The airbag light is on all the time and seat belt light flashes not stopping.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The coontact stated that while driving about 70 mph, he pulled to side and saw an orange glow under the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and saw the electrical wires on the fire wall burning, producing small flames. There was no warning indicator. The contact was unable to put out the flames. He quickly evacuated his belongings from the vehicle, and momentarily, the vehicle exploded into a ball of flames. There was no injuries. The local police and fire dept were at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturere was notified of the failure and stated that an investigation would be conducted. The failuer mileage was unknown. The VIN was not provided.

Water drain for a/c system condenser clogged. Has happened every summer since purchase in 2007. Water fills the drain, and gets trapped within the unit leading to an overflow onto the blower and blower motor shorting the relays. Fuses are blown, and the blower motor needs replacing. It has happened several times. A mold buildup also occurs in carpeting leading to a health hazard.

I was driving home from work and I noticed the light came on for my airbag. I checked the manual and it said to bring it in to the service center immediately. I called and made an appointment and I was told the spiral cable was bad. I noticed other people have the same problem so I think this is a part that should be recalled.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, smoke emitted from the driver¿s side window. The vehicle was merged onto another street and the fire department was notified. The fire department extinguished the fire and reported that it was an electrical fire. The door panel was removed because all of the wires were melted. This caused the window to remain open. A report was available if needed. There were no injuries. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would get in touch with the contact. The vehicle was still drivable. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The reason I decided to send this report is because I have seen this problem with the same type of vehicle before, I own a driving school with 4 Toyota Yaris from 2007-2009 and had a problem with a burn smell and smoke coming out from the power switch, we turn the car off and when we took the door panel apart we notice the power switch had burn. We purchase another power switch thinking that we did not wanted the car catch a fire. Now about 2 weeks ago we experience the same issue with another Yaris. And this time the fire was a bit bigger than before. Since we had to take the disconnect the power switch and blow the fire out ourselves. This problem could have been worst since the power switch is sitting on a type of foam that if it catches fire it will easy spread and hurt someone. If I could please get some information if Toyota will be recalling this issue. I do not want to spend another $200 for a new power switch. Thank you.

Recurrent accelerator pedal failure (drive by wire) with check engine light warning. Occasionally, when accelerating, the check engine light comes on and the pedal depressing action initially has no effect for several depressions and then it works minimally. This may last for a while or for just a short period. It has happened several times. I did a search online and other people are having the same problem.

Air bag warning light came on at about 75,000 miles. Only the dealership could diagnose problem. Ended up being the "spiral cable". $530 for parts and labor to replace. I was given no explanation of why it had gone bad or if it was a defective item to begin with. When I type in a search on the internet for spiral cable, the majority of the posting involve Toyotas.

Dash board fire in my 2007 Toyota Yaris.

To whom it may concern: my name is katherine aguayo maldonado,resident of gurabo, puerto rico. The reason of this letter is because I have a big problem and I need to know how you can help me. I am proprietor of a car Toyota Yaris of year 2007, clear green color. At dawn of the past Monday March 17, 2008 the car caught fire in my residence apparently by a short circuit. The vehicle already turned a year since I bought it and has less than 10,000 miles. I proceed to make a claim to the insurance agency. The insurance company sent a electromechanical expert to verify my car on April 8, 2008. The electromechanical expert verified the car, but he cannot determinate from where the failure came, because the vehicle caught fire by the part airbag of the passenger and by the lateral center of the side of the driver. That was, two isolate fires. The electromechanical determined that it was a factory defect because the vehicle never has ben taken to the dealer where I bought it nor has been altered since the vahicle is new of factory. Therefore, the electromechanical expert determined that it a fault of the manufacturer. By such reason, I let know my case to know in what form someone can help me. I am a disabled person that I need an automobile to attend continuous madical appointments and the insurance company informed me that they cannot make me any reimbursement by the monney already paid by an entire year and in addition, they informed me that I must continue paying the vehicle until as much the insurance settles the account to the bank. I understand that this is not fair and that I need any help from you to solve this matter as soon as possible since I have lost many medical appointments beacuse I have no transportation. Waiting for any news from you, I remain, sincerely, katherine aguayo maldonado.