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
Hid headlight operation is intermittent. Dealer replaced component, however it is doing it again. Technician states it is due to the component overheating. First replacement was under warranty. Now they want about $500 to fix. They should have corrected the component overheating design defect with an updated component the first time. *tr
ODI 10246888
Exterior Lighting
My car is equipped with hid-type headlights. The passenger-side headlight will occasionally extinguish at random times. This hid lamp failure does not seem to correspond with any specific driving conditions, i.e. Bumpy road, extreme temperatures, driving in a turn, etc... It just happens randomly and without warning. This has become a problem since i cannot always detect when the lamp has or will fail; and my state…
ODI 10245677
Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius headlights stop working while driving. Stop car and turn off and back on and lights work again. Many times only one light is working until i recycle the switch. The lights hids and the car is out of warranty. *tr
ODI 10243204
Exterior Lighting
The headlight intermittently turns off. Usually, turning the lights off and back on will fix the problem. Toyota is telling me to replace the bulb, but that doesn't make sense when the light still works fine after turning them off and back on. *tr
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Exterior Lighting
We have a toyota prius 2006 after approximately 6 mos the left headlight started to turn off while lights were in use. Since the automobile was under warranty i return to the dealer to report the on going problem. Each time they tested it was working fine, however this not the case it keeps shutting down for no reason. I have repeated complain to the dealer with each service and regular maintenance. I would like to…
ODI 10369261
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle has hid (high intensity lights) that would not operate correctly. The driver's side headlight would operate momentarily when the vehicle was started, but then dim after a matter of minutes. The dealer estimated the repair cost to be over $600. The contact also filed a claim with the manufacturer and is awaiting a decision. The failure…
ODI 10257707
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlights failed prematurely on a 2006 toyota prius. Manufacture states would last life of vehicle or approx 190,000 miles. Dealer has indicated it will cost $900 to replace 2 bulbs (incl labor to remove bumper). I have read that hundreds of owners experienced exact same problem with 2006 prius. Obvious that there was a material failure issue and the dealer will not budge to replace defective bulbs/controllers.…
ODI 10249888
Exterior Lighting
Like my wife i own another 2006 toyota prius which has hid headlamps that have intermittent failures. This problem has come on over the last year. Usually switching the headlamps off and then on again turns the lamps back on. However traveling at high rates of speed at night and having your headlamps suddenly go out is extremely dangerous. Reading on the internet and realizing that this is a problem with many of…
ODI 10241669
Exterior Lighting
Headlights randomly turn off. Nothing appears to aggravate or cause this. It happens at least once or twice per drive. Only way to fix it, (when i even notice it) is to turn the lights on and off again. *tr
ODI 10241598
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2006 toyota prius which has hid headlamps that have intermittent failures. This problem has come on over the last year. Usually switching the headlamps off and then on again turns the lamps back on. However traveling at high rates of speed at night and having your headlamps suddenly go out is extremely dangerous. Reading on the internet and realizing that this is a problem with many of these vehicles made me…
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Exterior Lighting
Both of my high intensity headlights occasionally go out, but at different times so far. Within the city it is hard to tell but is noticeable on the open road. I think it is a safety issue, especially if they both decide to go out at once. Turning off the headlights and back on a few seconds later has so far caused both to be on, but for how long who knows. *tr
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Exterior Lighting
I complained to my service dealer about a front headlight in my 2006 prius that kept turning off. I was told that to repair the problem it would require a new part to be installed at a cost of approx. $400.00. I indicated at the time that i was unprepared financially to pay 400.00 to fix the issue. In the meantime i have discovered that this is a known issue with quite a few prius models. In fact currently i…
ODI 10280151
Exterior Lighting
Front head lamp on prius cuts out intermittantly. Impossible to replace without major labor (including removing bumper). Approximate cost 450.00 to 500.00. *tr
ODI 10240935
Exterior Lighting
Headlights fail intermittently while driving. Headlights work again after light switch is turned all the way off and on again. This appears to be a frequent problem with this car based on internet postings. *tr
ODI 10279920
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I've got a package 6 2006 prius with multi-reflector halogan auto-off headlamps. The hid lamps on this model prius are notorious for failing within three years. See http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html. The passenger side 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…
ODI 10255438
Exterior Lighting
My 2006 toyota prius has 52,000 miles on it. The driver's side headlight will turn on when i switch them on, then will go out a few minutes into my trip, and when i turn the lights off then on again it comes back on. I have noticed this problem with both headlights, although it is more common with the driver's side light. This occurs almost every time i drive. Based on what i've read, this appears to be a…
ODI 10253864
Exterior Lighting
One or both headlights will stop working. Turning light switch off and then on will restore working lights. Problem occurs frequently (multi times in a day) and dealer can not find a problem. *tr
ODI 10248881
Exterior Lighting
Intermittent headlight failure. The headlights will intermittently turn off. By turning the lights on and off, the lights can be turned back on. The problem is difficult to duplicate and prove to toyota service technicians. *tr
ODI 10245177
Exterior Lighting
The right head light works intermittently. I have a certified used vehicle with an extended warranty. The dealership nor the automaker will do anything unless they can replicate the issue. My extended warranty does not cover the headlights, which cost around $400 to replace. The dealership and toyota's only solution is to drive in with the headlight not working. That seems like such a terrible solution. *tr
ODI 10243207
Exterior Lighting
Was pulled over by a policeman in august 2008 for having a headlight out. The headlight had been working earlier that day. By the time we arrived home, the headlight was on again. This happened intermittently for eighteen months and now happens with increasing frequency, therefore i am attempting to have it fixed. When i turn off the light and then turn it on again, it works for a moment or a while. *tr
ODI 10300008
Exterior Lighting
Toyota prius problem with intermittent headlight function. *tr
ODI 10241789
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2006 toyota prius, with 41,000 miles. My right headlight failed 2 days ago, car was repaired at the dealer, they changed a $260.00 "computer" that controls the headlight, which was covered under my extended warranty, my cost $55.00. On my way home both of the headlights failed, returned the car to the dealer, hid light bulb was changed today, my cost $320.00. Now the left headlight is also failing…
ODI 10240258
Exterior Lighting
Our toyota prius 2006 is experiencing a potentially dangerous problem with the headlights. The passenger side headlight, and sometimes both headlights continue to "wink-out" despite the dealer having verified that the connections are solid and the bulbs are in functioning order. Simply turning the headlights off and then back on "fixes" the problem temporarily, however the problem resurfaces the next time we drive…
ODI 10239289
Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius has had headlights on both sides replaced due to intermittent operation which can be temporarily recovered by turning the headlight switch off then back on. All toyota wants to do is replace bulbs when the bulb obviously is not the problem. I am sure they are being disingenuous with customers in an attempt to postpone the inevitable. It is way past time for a recall - please! *tr
ODI 10277187
Exterior Lighting
The car is equipped with hid lights and the drivers side fails intermittently. The dealer could not recreate the problem but suggested perhaps replacing the bulb ($345) might help or waiting until it becomes more frequent. This is a very common problem with the 2006 prius hid lights. Toyota should at least have identified the source of the problem because it could be caused by the failure of various components and…
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