Engine compartment fire

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Toyota vehicles. Closed 18 March 2003.

Investigation
PE02079
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
22 October 2002
Closed
18 March 2003

What NHTSA investigated

Odi's data analysis found the fires rates to be consistently low and evenly distributed among six model years and six different engine configurations.odi examined a variety of root causes, those being detonation (resulting in oil pan puncture from connecting rod), starter fires, various fuel related fires, leaking oil filters, wiring issues, improper repairs and brake fluid leaks.none of the issues examined had reports that indicated a trend when normalized for populaton and exposure.see attached report for full details.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
ToyotaCAMRY1997–2002

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.