Starter problems of the 2012 Toyota Yaris

One problem related to starter has been reported for the 2012 Toyota Yaris. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Toyota Yaris based on all problems reported for the 2012 Yaris.

1 Starter problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2013

I was driving approximately 20 mph making a left turn when the car abruptly powered down the inside lights, outside lights, heat, etc turned off. The vehicle continued to make loud noises as if I was trying to start the car, but I had taken the key out of the ignition. I then noticed the battery warning light was on and then I smelled smoke. I was stuck in the intersection with the car stuck in park I kept pressing the brake, to shift to neutral but the car wouldn't change gears or even turn on at this point. I continued to smoke and I smelled fire so I grabbed all of my things and exited the vehicle. It was raining and a good samaritan popped the hood and the hard cold rain put out the fire. I waited until a tow truck told the car to the dealer. I was told that the battery and starter caught on fire.


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