2006 Toyota Prius Exterior Lighting Problems
- 816
- 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 816 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Headlights · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 399 |
| 60–100k mi | 172 |
| 1–30k mi | 112 |
| 100–150k mi | 46 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
I've got a package 6 2006 prius. One of the headlights keeps going out. I can't really tell when or how it goes out since i can't see it. I'll notice it when i see the reflection in the back of another car. If i turn the bright lights on and off it has no effect, but when i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't.…
ODI 10290312
Exterior Lighting
Contrary to your investigation report, both hid headlamps failed simultaneously at interstate speed. Only light remaining were fog lamps. Head lamps reset after toggling switch. The problem has happened more than once. Please reconsider investigation or recall. *tr
ODI 10286587
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlamp goes out while driving after it becomes hot. *tr
ODI 10324369
Exterior Lighting
R headlight cut out intermittently. Bought replacement bulbs and had them replaced by an independent mechanic. Now at 65,000 miles, both headlights cut out intermittently and are dim when they are on. High beams are anemic. If both lights ever go out simultaneously at night, an accident could happen. *tr
ODI 10543295
Exterior Lighting
Have had an issue with headlights turning on and off for several years although we have replaced the very expensive headlights many times. It has left us in a bad situation many times (at night on a dark road with no lights)! We just try not to use it at nighttime. But now my son has night classes an hour away and we live sort of remote so i am scared.
ODI 11124630
Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius hid head lights are suddenly turning off while driving, and to correct the problem i have to turn the lights off then back on again. But they will fail at least 30 times in a hour, while driving. *tr
ODI 10292246
Exterior Lighting
Headlight failure on late 2000 model year toyota prius. Hid headlights are repeatedly failing, usually both at once causing the driver to find him/herself in total darkness. Second set of replacement headlights in 18 months, costing $1,000 per set to replace. *tr
ODI 10286073
Exterior Lighting
When the headlights are turned on, the left headlight on my 06 prius is randomly flickering, or turning off, or turning on. The failure occurs frequently, and unpredictably. The right headlight is not exhibiting those symptoms now, but i'm concerned that i could find myself driving down the road at night and have both headlights turn off. I am taking the car to the dealer to get this repaired tomorrow. I got the…
ODI 10284576
Exterior Lighting
Headlight is intermittent. Possible faulty ecu board. *tr
ODI 10283367
Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius headlights problem. The front passenger headlights shot off by itself and i have to turn the headlight switch on and off several time and the headlight will turn back on again. I feel it was very dangerous when driving at night when the headlight turn off by itself and i got a fixed ticket by policy because of defected headlight. *tr
ODI 10282658
Exterior Lighting
After several attempts to have toyota cover the cost of replacing hid lamps in my 2006 toyota prius they finally did so at no charge for parts but charged $100 labor stating that i could get that refunded by toyota provided a recall on the lamps was issued. The problem is that the lamps go out intermittently while driving. When or if the driver detects that one lamp goes out then by turning the switch on and off…
ODI 10286142
Exterior Lighting
Toyota prius 2006 headlight failure on passenger side at 67,000+ bulb fixed and it failed again immediately. *tr
ODI 10282416
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2006 toyota prius. The headlights go out intermittently. First the drivers side next the passenger side. If i turn off the lights they will come back on. Sometimes i can't tell if a headlight is out until i pull up to a window or behind another auto. Last night both headlights went out. I turned off the lights and they came back dim. Thank god i have fog lights as it was late and needed to get home asap. I…
ODI 10285496
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2006 toyota prius. One or both of the headlights go off while driving. Turning the light off then on will bring the lights back on. Apparently this is a problem shared by many toyota owners with the high intensity discharge bulbs. (deduced by online blog chat) replacing the bulbs seems to require replacing a headlight light control ecu sub-assembly. Working headlights can run close to $900.00. Toyota…
ODI 10281706
Exterior Lighting
I have an intermittent problem with passenger side hid light on my 2006 toyota prius. Several people have informed me that the light was out. When i checked the light it was back on and working. I find from the internet that this is a huge problem with the 2006-2008 prius. I am attempting to get the toyota dealer to solve the problem. It is a highway safety issue that toyota needs to resolve with a recall. *tr
ODI 10281682
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. Over the last month, or so, the driver's side light goes out while i'm driving. The only fix i've found is to turn the lights off, then on again. The lights will then remain on for approx. 10-20 minutes, at which time the same light goes out again. The problem seems to be happening more often as time passes and the time the problem repeats itself is getting shorter. I…
ODI 10284973
Exterior Lighting
Hid lights intermittently failed. Sometimes turning them off and then back on would temporarily "fix" the problem. Replaced driver's side light several months ago. Just replaced the passenger side light today at the dealer, costing over $250. *tr
ODI 10280749
Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius, l headlight has been turning itself off while driving. On 8/13/09 both headlights began turning off while driving. I was able to turn lights off and back on again and lights came on for a few minutes then started turning off again. *tr
ODI 10281385
Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius headlight began intermittently failing 3 days after my 36-mo. Warranty ended. Rate of failure steadily increasing. Car had under 28k miles at time of first failure. Online research shows me that this is a widespread safety and design problem that toyota generally ignores and expects the consumer to pay outrageous sums to repair. I am about to report my problem to toyota, but wanted first to add my…
ODI 10284688
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlight on 2006 toyota prius turned off while driving, has happened more than once. *tr
ODI 10280128
Exterior Lighting
My 2006 toyota prius experiences problems with its drivers-side hid headlight. It is very expensive to replace this ($299 at the toyota dealer). Investigating this on the internet turned up hundreds of posts about the same exact issue, often on the 2006 model year toyota prius. The light randomly turns on and off - which is a major safety issue, not to mention the expense of getting it replaced. We were not even…
ODI 10285123
Exterior Lighting
On my 2006 toyota prius, the hid headlamps frequently flicker and turn off at differing times. I've had the connections checked in case something was loose, but all connections were tight. I'm worried the lights will shut off when i'm in an area with no streetlights to light the road, thus potentially causing harm to myself and my occupants. *tr
ODI 10279716
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlamps on a 2006 toyota prius will shut off at random times. Turning the lights off then back on will re-engage the headlamps. There have been times where both lamps have shut off at the same time. *tr
ODI 10279711
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I am experiencing failure of the headlamps for the second time in 15 months. Last year when the headlights would go out while driving, turning off the headlights and then turn them back on the lights would have the light working again for a short time. I had the lights replace last summer and they then worked. Now the issue is starting again. I have own many different cars and have never…
ODI 10280544
Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius - headlights flicker on and off intermittently for no apparent reason. Headlights will dim until they are totally dark. If i turn them to off and then turn them on, they will stay on for a period of time. It seems to be a random occurrence that happens several times a week. *tr
ODI 10279409
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