2005 Toyota Prius Exterior Lighting Problems
- 315
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 315 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Headlights · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 90 |
| 60–100k mi | 89 |
| 150–400k mi | 50 |
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Front passenger headlight goes on and off. It is a 2005 prius. Getting more so that it is off more than on. *tr
ODI 10283812
Exterior Lighting
While driving our vehicle (2005 toyota prius) the driver's side headlight just goes off without notice. Unable to repair due to it costing approx $800.00 to replace bulb. Tonight the passenger side headlight also went out. It will go back on if we turn off the headlights then turn them back on. We live outside of city limits. Imagine driving in the dark and your headlights go out. *tr
ODI 10283346
Exterior Lighting
Hid front left bulb -- failure to light consistently. *tr
ODI 10281982
Exterior Lighting
LEFT HIGHBEAM INTERMITTENT ON MY 2005 PRIUS. *TR
ODI 10294617
Exterior Lighting
The hid headlamps in my 2005 prius are pointing downward. I've read online of other complaints and an investigation and wanted to add my instance of the issue as well. *tr
ODI 10279399
Exterior Lighting
We have a 2005 prius. The passenger side headlight started to flicker about a month ago. Finally failed completely. Estimate for replacing both bulbs 105.00 labor 376.00 for each bulb. Total of $850.00. This is crazy and unsafe. I am forced to drive around with one headlight out, waiting for the other to fail, because i don't have $850.00. The car only has 53,000 miles on it. This is just wrong. Toyota needs to do…
ODI 10283061
Exterior Lighting
Failure of hid front left lightbulb in 2005 toyota prius; $420+ quote to replace it at dealer. *tr
ODI 10278685
Exterior Lighting
Just purchased certified used toyota prius, 2005 - driving at night last week and drivers head light went out. Next day they both worked but after a few miles noticed in back of another car it went out again, now it's got my attention and i notice it all the time randomly. Googled it and found its like that on 2005-2008 prius' with hid lights and that i should file a claim. Called toyota today they are going to have…
ODI 10278236
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight and parking light stopped working. Had a new headlight bulb put in about 8 weeks before the lights stopped working. *tr
ODI 10282887
Exterior Lighting
In 2009 was the first time the warning light was displayed regarding the headlight leveler sensor. Contacted toyota and because it was out of warranty, they would not repair unless we paid in full for repairs. Advised the sensor alone was approx. $400, plus whatever labor is involved. Have lived with the intermittent warning light coming on and going off ever since. In december of 2011, began having problems with…
ODI 10451651
Exterior Lighting
Toyota prius hid headlights blink off and on. Sometimes stay off until switched off, and back on. Repair cost including labor, bulb and new hid driver "chip" excessive at $1,200 per side. Driving with unreliable headlights is dangerous. *tr
ODI 10285930
Exterior Lighting
Both the right and left headlights will intermittently go off. The lights will come back on if they are turned off and then back on. Both headlights have not went off at the same time but at different times from each other. *tr
ODI 10273761
Exterior Lighting
Sudden headlight failure, if i turned off the headlight and turned it back on again it will turn on again. But it will randomly turn off again. *tr
ODI 10361888
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. The contact stated that the drivers side headlight would intermittently stop illuminating. The contact stated that she would have to turn the headlights on and off several times in order to keep the light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the lights fixture needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that this…
ODI 10413905
Exterior Lighting
While driving my car, a 2005 toyota prius, the headlights will just stop working. It began with the right headlight, sometimes it is both headlights. The headlights will sometimes come back on if they are turned off and then back on, sometimes the car must be turned off and then on again. The dealer has said that it could be fixed by replacing the entire headlight unit (not just the bulb) at over $300 each or…
ODI 10328332
Exterior Lighting
The headlights on my toyota prius go off and on randomly. *tr
ODI 10295009
Exterior Lighting · Visibility
About 3 months ago my headlights on my 2005 prius started to go out then come back on. At first i assumed it was a headlight that needed to be replaced but when i was going to buy the headlights i was told if it was a dead headlight...it would never come back on. My warranty was about to expire. I took it into the dealer in wisconsin and they said they had fixed it. However i could see up against the wall that it…
ODI 10279259
Exterior Lighting
The headlight on my 2005 prius goes out. If i turn off the head light completely and wait a while and then turn it back on, it comes back. It repeats this issue constantly. *tr
ODI 10269768
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight turning off intermittently. I understand this is a common complaint with prius and that repair costs are significant. This is a huge safety issue - headlights turning themselves off while driving.... *tr
ODI 10266441
Exterior Lighting
Like so many other complaints i've read today, i am experiencing problems with one of the headlights turning off intermittently, without reason (it happens when just sitting idle). When the light goes off, i flip the headlight switch off and on, and it comes back on. It will then remain on for a while (could be 30 minutes, or it could be 2 minutes). I was told that this is unlikely to be the hid bulb or ballast. I…
ODI 10285718
Exterior Lighting
Events leading to failure: ordinary driving. The failure: right headlight stops working. Frequency: hard to tell since i can't see the headlights while driving. Can only get indirect evidence such as light reflecting from the car in front of me-if it is close. When i first noticed this, about a year ago, it was infrequent. The frequency has increased as far as i can tell to the point that i believe it is daily now,…
ODI 10279341
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side headlight fades then goes out. Turning the switch off/on will turn the headlight on again 'but still it goes out. *tr
ODI 10262649
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2005 prius and have an intermittent problem with the head lights. One of them will turn off but if i turn off the lights and turn them back on, the headlight comes on. I have heard of similar problems with other prius, i feel this is a safety issue, and possible a design issue/flaw since the condition is intermittent (not related to loose wires per my toyota dealer) and could result in total loss of lights.…
ODI 10302927
Exterior Lighting
LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT BURNED OUT. *TR
ODI 10268281
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2005 toyota prius (pkg 6) with appr. 18,000 miles. About a month ago, by driver's side headlight started to go out (going off and on) until it finally went out completely. On february 27, 2009, i took the vehicle into the dealer (longo toyota in el monte, california), who told me i would have to spend $358 (parts and labor) for just the one headlight. After much discussion with the service rep at the dealer…
ODI 10260399
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