Toyota Van Electrical problems by year

Driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood while driving 65 mph. Vehicle was totalled. *Ak consumer states while driving, he heard a small thud coming from under the hood, he also states that the engine light illuminated, toyota stated fire was caused due to regular wear and tear. *Jb

Vehicle can be started with any key that can fit halfway into the ignition switch. Dealer has not seen. *Ak

Upon trying to start the vehicle, it would not start. Nothing electrical was working. Since the battery is located behind the seat in the vehicle, when checking , noticed the carpet on the inside was burned, and the top half of the battery was melted down. Residue appeared around the top of battery cover. Battery was purchased at auto zone about three months prior to incident with no problems. Auto zone was notified and referred consumer to the customer service department. No one has responded to consumer's calls to r emedy the problem. *Ak

Bolt that holds the alternator in place broke and front portion came loose, bolt started coming out of front end. Could have resulted in vehicle fire.*Ak

While driving the vehicle, engine compartment fire, under the hood, electrical short. Tt

Engine compartment fire, unknown source of fire in vehicle. Tt

ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER HOOD. *SKD

Hot wire shorted out vehicle caught on fire had to cut ground cable to turn off the power. Resulted in underhood fire. Tt