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
Since early december 2009, my 2007 toyota prius has had a safety problem with the hid headlights going out intermittently, usually only one side at a time, but several times both have gone out at the same time. I live just off a dark, winding road, and twice both of the lights went out at the same time, leaving me totally in the dark. I was able to flip then off and back on to narrowly avoid a potential fatal…
ODI 10318091
Exterior Lighting
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENTS. *TR
ODI 10294571
Exterior Lighting
2007 toyota prius with hid headlights. While driving to work, i experienced the following. Left headlight went out. I drove the rest of the way to work with right hid light working and fog lights. Called my mechanic, he never heard of this problem. On way home from work, i turned on headlights and they worked. I have not had the same problem since. Friend at home notified me of this web site. *tr
ODI 10295778
Exterior Lighting
The head lights, turn signals and fog lights turn-off randomly. *very dangerous! I've replaced the expensive hid bulbs, but the problem persists. I've taken the car for repair to the local, "thurston" toyota dealer, but they will not repair it under warranty or recall. *tr
ODI 10630455
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2007 prius. The last 3 months my headlights have intermittently flickered, and gone out. I rec'd a letter from toyota stating that this was a common problem with 2006-2009 prius'. Replacing them will cost $300 +, i have researched this problem on this website, and the problem is consistent! If this is a toyota defect, why are we paying for these bulbs? This is a safety issue! *tr
ODI 10312793
Exterior Lighting
Hid bulbs (front headlights) go out on my 2007 toyota prius. They are on sometimes, and off at other times. Replaced the first one at 28k miles, now at 46k the other one is doing the same thing. This is an obvious problem with the high intensity bulbs. *tr
ODI 10297435
Exterior Lighting
2007 toyota prius headlight goes out intermittently. *tr
ODI 10295781
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2007 prius. A few nights ago, i was driving up the pch here in los angeles only to have my right (passenger side) headlight go out and my left one start blinking on and off. I pulled over, turned the light off and then on. The left light came on, the right light stayed out. I called the dealership to be told fixing either light would be $350 a piece because they are special hid lights and i'm 2,000 miles…
ODI 10294339
Exterior Lighting
1. Headlight on 2007 toyota prius is malfunctioning. 2. The light does not come on/stay on when lights are powered. Occurs on an almost daily basis. Has proven unsafe when driving at night. *tr
ODI 10294303
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlamps fail repeatedly. Right front replaced last year at approx. 45,000 miles. Left front is failing now at 80,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10293798
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights on the passenger side would intermittently turn off while she was driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the light bulb needed to be replaced. The bulb was not replaced. The dealer advised her to only use the headlights when absolutely necessary. The contact called the manufacturer who…
ODI 10366663
Exterior Lighting
Driver side headlight fails intermittently. *tr
ODI 10297057
Exterior Lighting
One or both headlights will fail while driving. Problem can be alleviated by turning lights off then on again. *tr
ODI 10294094
Electrical · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2007 prius, touring model-right headlamp went out while driving-only 26,000 miles on car so far. Next operation, light working again. Poses very big safety hazard. Told that my platinum certified warranty and extended 100,000 mile warranty would not cover this $400 + repair--and i have only owned the car less than 2 months. *tr
ODI 10293331
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed. The contact activated then deactivated the headlight several times and it started to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and informed the contact that the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no…
ODI 10492926
Exterior Lighting
The hid headlights on my 2007 prius would randomly go out. Both drivers side and passengers side may stop operating at any time while driving. I have had both inoperable at the same time while driving at night. Both headlight bulbs were replaced at my expense. Toyota will not reimburse me for the cost of replacing the defective bulbs because the vehicle mileage exceeds the factory warranty, though it is still well…
ODI 10294048
Exterior Lighting
1. Not sure 2. Headlights on our 2007 prius go out unexpectedly, sometimes at night both are out, creating a dangerous situation 3. Took it to toyota dealer; lights worked fine then; they said it would be my expense to replace bulbs; decided to wait to see if problem happened during daylight hours to take it to them to verify it is a bulb problem; then discovered bulb failure is a chronic problem with the prius;…
ODI 10293650
Exterior Lighting
Our 2007 toyota prius has a defect in the headlight circuitry. When driving with the lights on the head lights will shut down sometimes one at a time and more frightened both will cut off 2 to 3 times during my commute home. This happened yesterday 3 times on the way home. To get the lights to turn on i have to turn the switch off and then back on. The lights will usually stay on for 20 to 30 minutes but will then…
ODI 10292687
Exterior Lighting
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. *TR
ODI 10292641
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlamps go in and out with no warning on my 2007 toyota prius. Research on line shows several people with the same issue. *tr
ODI 10292596
Exterior Lighting
2007 prius hid headlights go out intermittently with no observable pattern. While driving, one cannot tell when this happens thus driving with only one headlight. Only time i can tell is when i come up behind a vehicle and my lights shine on it. Upon observing the internet it appears there are many others with this same problem with their prius'. (don't want to get a ticket or in an accident because of it! It is…
ODI 10292436
Exterior Lighting
2007 toyota prius headlight failures. Problem first appeared after 3rd year after purchase. The driver's side or passenger's side will go out after about 10 minutes of driving. I have replaced the bulbs 3 times so far and still no fix. Toyota has recently reduced the price of their bulbs from $300 a piece to $150 a piece with a $300 labor charge, but only warranties it for 1 year. Which is still too expensive and…
ODI 10332745
Exterior Lighting
Left headlight of vehicle was out completely. Stopped and restarted car and light returned to normal. This event has happened twice before. In october 2009 both sets of headlights went out while driving on a township blacktop road at night. This required stopping car and repeatedly turned lights on and off and restarted car. Lights finally returned. *tr
ODI 10293596
Exterior Lighting
The headlight on my 2007 toyota prius shuts on and off intermittently while i am driving. When i take the vehicle to the dealer, they say they cannot find the problem because it happens to be working when it is there. I find this hard to believe since this is a well-known defect among 2007 prius owners. *tr
ODI 10292164
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Both headlamps went out in the the middle of a roadtrip at night. Had to pull over right away. Turned the headlight switch off and back on the lights came back on. This has happened several times already. Sometimes this happens with just one headlight and sometime both which is real scary. I never know when this failure is going to happen. Please help with a recall on this dangerous situation. I have a 2007 toyota…
ODI 10293309
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