2007 Toyota Prius Exterior Lighting Problems
- 965
- 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 965 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Headlights · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 455 |
| 60–100k mi | 210 |
| 1–30k mi | 124 |
| 100–150k mi | 66 |
| 150–400k mi | 29 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Headlights go on and off intermittently. One of the head light is bad and goes off, when i turn it off and on, it will work and after 1 -2 minutes it goes off again. It is unsafe to drive like that. *tr
ODI 10365538
Exterior Lighting
2007 toyota prius with xenon hid headlights that flicker or go off without warning. Toyota is aware of problem and offers to sell replacement lamps at $150 each plus labor to install them. I have researched the problem with other prius owners and find it is a chronic known problem with no permanent solution. Replacing the lights last a few months to a few years but problem occurs again and toyota collects the…
ODI 10369025
Exterior Lighting
Faulty hid headlights on 2007 toyota prius. The lights go out while driving. To re-activate the headlights it is necessary to turn the headlight switch to the off position and turn it back to on position to re-activate the headlights. The headlights may work for a few minutes or only a few seconds before going out again. The problem may be due to a faulty igniter or control circuit. A number of other prius owners…
ODI 10365434
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2007 prius with hid headlights. On an intermittent basis, one of the headlights will not operate or will stop operating. Turning the lights off with the switch on the stalk will restore operation. Not a good thing to have to do on a dark two lane rural road on a dark night. As an example, yesterday during a rain filed day, the headlights were turned on as required by maryland law. We were leaving to drive…
ODI 10364212
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights on my toyota prius failed. Came on some times then after turning on and off. The wire harness to the bulb of the headlight seem burnt, and after reading hundreds of complaint just like this, toyota has a problem-i have a problem -hundreds of dollars to replace headlight bulbs is insane and not the only issue here. *tr
ODI 10364263
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving at various speeds with the headlights and suddenly they failed to operate. The failure occurred whenever the headlights were turned on. The headlights would function when the switch was turned on and off. The dealer was notified of the problem and informed him that the headlight replacement cost was $300. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10363981
Exterior Lighting
I have been reading excessive numbers of complaints on the web regarding issues with toyota prius headlight issues. Some consumers have put out over a thousand dollars, others hundreds to get issues resolved and in some cases appear to be unresolved. I inquired at toyota regarding the issue and i was told there is no current recall but in the event one is ordered, those that have put out hundreds and a thousand plus…
ODI 10363815
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2007 prius with 51,000 miles. For at least the past month, the passenger side hid headlamp has been going on and off periodically. Sometimes it has stopped working while driving and then will turn on again when i turn the headlamps off and on. Recently both headlamps had been going off and on at random. This was a safety hazard. On 12/2, i took the car in to a toyota dealer and was told both headlamps were…
ODI 10369169
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlight and tail light on the passenger side of our 2007 toyota prius goes on and then off. We can't depend on the lights to stay on. *tr
ODI 10365553
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact stated that the visibility diminished and the passenger side headlight failed. She turned the headlights off and turned them back on. The failure occurred intermittently. The driver side headlight was replaced in 2009 under warranty. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for costs associated with replacing the…
ODI 10365083
Exterior Lighting
The lights on my 07 prius keep turing off as i drive. I can't turn on and off the brights to get the lights to turn on i have to turn the lights off then on making it a real hazard at night especially on highways. There is no time or function that has to happen for them to go out. I could just be sitting at a light or going down the highway. Once one light goes out it doesn't take long for the other to follow. The…
ODI 10379891
Exterior Lighting
2007 toyota prius. Driver's side headlight goes off intermittently. First it becomes dim, then completely goes out. If i turn the light switch off and on it will go back on for a short time, but then goes off again. First noticed the problem driving on highway at night during a rain storm and had difficulty seeing. *tr
ODI 10368714
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
For some time i have been telling the dealer that i have been informed that one of my headlights is out but when they look at it at a later time they are working. I suspect that they have been doing this for a long time. Now it appears that there is a progression. Both headlights unexpectedly turned off plunging me into total darkness while driving at 70 miles per hour on an interstate highway at 5:00 in the…
ODI 10363317
Exterior Lighting
Premature and simultaneous failure of 2007 toyota prius headlights. First experienced in fall of 2009 (low mileage), but now dangerously frequent. Toyota claims this is not a defect, but has no explanation for the simultaneity of failure and is only replacing the bulbs without sharing any costs. Temporary remedy is to switch the lights off and back on again. *tr
ODI 10362747
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlights defective, going on and off with braking, acceleration and bumps in the road. Headlights are safety equipment, it's dark without them!!! *tr
ODI 10384825
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The passenger side hid headlight on our 2007 toyota prius goes on and off while driving. Toyota has sent us a letter advising us that they are aware of the problem and are willing to repair the problem by offering us the bulb at half price, approximately $150. However, after doing some research i have read that the bulb may not be the problem and repairs could total $2000. Since the problem occurs without warning i…
ODI 10361639
Exterior Lighting
On 10/16/2010 my husband and i attended a wedding reception at a lodge in the sierra mountains northeast of lake tahoe. The lodge was reached by driving our 2007 toyota prius from our hotel at lake tahoe northeast on nevada state highway 431, a steep, winding two-lane road over the summit of mt. Rose at an altitude of 7,100 feet above sea level. After the reception was over we left to return to our hotel. When we…
ODI 10396850
Electrical · Exterior Lighting
Hid headlamps on 2007 toyota prius go out all the time. Turning lights off and back on usually corrects the problem. It happens to both sides independently. Bulbs still work fine, but. *tr
ODI 10379427
Exterior Lighting
Passenger headlight works intermittently. Will turn off while driving and occasionally come back on if the lights are turned off then back on again. Dangerous to drive with one headlight working and i can't imagine what would happen if driving and both went out. Does not appear to be a loose connection as turning the lights off and back on will occasionally fix the problem until it happens again. *tr
ODI 10375277
Exterior Lighting
Failure of toyota prius hid headlamps, problem is intermittent and leaves me "driving in the dark." failed at 35,321 miles leaving my family in danger of crash. Cycling head lights return lights, but only for a few minutes. *tr
ODI 10366787
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2007 toyota prius with 98,000 miles and the right hid headlight goes out intermittently. If you turn them off and back on they work again. It is obvious that the bulb is not burnt. It appears to be some type of electrical problem with toyota. *tr
ODI 10360379
Exterior Lighting
Driver side headlight intermittent. Headlight flickers and goes out. Turn headlights off and back on and it comes back on and works fine for a few days. Then it starts all over again, goes out and i have to cycle on and of the headlights to get it to work again. No in dealer and they claim i need a new hid lamp at $280 for replacement! *tr
ODI 10360271
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2007 toyota prius and have recently experienced the headlights flickering and than going completely off if you turn the switch off and than back on they work again. It first started with the passenger side and than went to the driver side and than both lights went out together. This is a safety hazard to say the least and toyota needs to at best notify their consumers of this problem and at least assist with…
ODI 10360413
Exterior Lighting
Driver's side headlight is intermittent. If you turn the switch off, then back on, the headlight comes back on.
ODI 10375773
Exterior Lighting
Vehicle hid headlights just stopped functioning, they are still intermittent at this time, with the problem getting worse by the week. By shutting the car off, they may be turned on again, but only for a (variably) short time, sometimes less than 2 minutes, sometimes more than 15...
ODI 10374374
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