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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 23 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports5 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
23 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH HEARD RATTLING NOISE LIKE LOOSE FAN BELT IN THE FRONT OF CAR UNDERHOOD, SOMETHING DROPPED OFF THE CAR, THEN SMOKE OCCURRED, FLAMES CAME OUT, PART OF THE ENGINE BLOCK MISSING AND THERE IS A BIG HOLE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFOR…
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WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH HEARD RATTLING NOISE LIKE LOOSE FAN BELT IN THE FRONT OF CAR UNDERHOOD, SOMETHING DROPPED OFF THE CAR, THEN SMOKE OCCURRED, FLAMES CAME OUT, PART OF THE ENGINE BLOCK MISSING AND THERE IS A BIG HOLE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #832918
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1997
Electrical SystemFire
AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF, AFTER RUNNING FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES, THE CAR WENT INTO POST- IGNITION, AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND WAS TOTALLED. NOT SURE OF THE EXACT CAUSE OF FIRE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #816590
Mileage unknown · May 1, 1997
Power Train
AUTOMACTIC TRANSMISSION, CAN REMOVE THE KEY IN ANY GEAR. REMOVED THE KEY IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, IMPACT 6:00 POSITION, HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #811921
Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 1997
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
AXLE SHAFT FELL OFF.
NHTSA ODI #514692
Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 1996
Fuel System, GasolineSeatsStructure
VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE WHEN STRUCK FROM REAR.
NHTSA ODI #512521
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling
MUFFLER REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #602004
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 1996
Engine And Engine Cooling
CATALYTIC CONVERTER NOISE.
NHTSA ODI #510238
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 1996
Electrical System
WIRE SHORTED BECAUSE GEARSHIFT WAS RUBBING IT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #980796
Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 1996
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
CAR WAS PARKED AND STARTED IT OFF CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE . *AK
NHTSA ODI #979617
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 1996
Fuel System, GasolineFire
THE CAR ON FIRE STARTING FRONT OF ENGINE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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