1997 Toyota 4RUNNER Electrical system Problems

“A) while driving on the highway at approximate speed of 45-55 MPH the engine shut itself off without me or any part of my body even touching the key or do anything to provoke such event. B) I was driving along with the flow during rush our when failure occurred. I was in drive the whole time and was using only the accelerator, and occasionally the brake pedal to adjust my speed to traffic. I was not changing gears or touching the gear shifter. C) this was the third incident to occur in a span of about one year. …”

“This letter is to advise the public of a very serious problem that occurred with our Toyota 4 RUNNER. This vehicle is a very good vehicle over all and has given us barely no trouble what so ever, we take great care of the car and were caught by surprise when we were almost set on fire while preparing to ride off . We were at a motor cycle shop looking at 4 wheelers and dirtbikes with our children and nephew,as we were preparing to leave the car was on, and my asthmatic son began to gasp, my wife began to cough and noticed the passenger seat was smoking. …”

“Whenever vehicle has sat a long time would fail to start up. Ignition would lock up. The battery is fine. Been in touch with the dealer at least 20 times. Have taken to dealer & mechanic informed owner no problem with ignition or starter. Was informed what to do but solution do not work . The cause for the vehicle failing to start up is indicated to be due to the burglar alarm system.”