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
Passenger side headlight goes out periodically and when lights are turned off and then back on, headlight works. I read about this problem on priuschat.com and so far there does not seem to be a fix for this. I was stopped tonight by a state trooper and when i turned the lights off, the headlight came back on. *tr
ODI 10252987
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2007 toyota prius. The left hid headlight fails approx. Every two-three weeks. I need to turn off the headlights and then turn on again which sometimes works to get the light working again. *tr
ODI 10256987
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2007 toyota prius. I have noticed on several occasions (sometimes other drivers point it out) that one of the headlights goes out. Then, at other times the other headlight goes out. Usually, when it happens, turning the lights off then back on correct the problem. However, this doesn't always work and usually it doesn't last very long. I took the car into our local toyota dealership. Both headlights were…
ODI 10252663
Exterior Lighting
Since 2008, the headlamps on my car have been going in and out. The dealership replaced one of the lights in 2008, but it has continued to be a problem. Sometimes one light goes out, while other times they both go out and it can be quite dangerous. They will usually come back on when turned on and off, but it's still dangerous, particularly on the interstate traveling 70mph at night if both lights flicker off. A…
ODI 10562925
Exterior Lighting
The right headlight was intermittently going out. Also, occasionally, both lights would go out. If i turned the light switch off and back on, the light(s) would come back on. I took the car to the dealer and they indicated that i needed new bulbs ($250 per bulb and $200 to change the bulbs). I had 49,000 miles on a car i purchased new in aug 2007. Since the car is out of warranty (3yrs/36k miles), the dealer would…
ODI 10252153
Exterior Lighting
1. Hid headlights on 2007 prius with less than 20k miles failed in pouring rain at night. 2. First passenger headlight went out. Next both headlights went out. 3. Pulled over and turned off car. 4. Turned car on again and both headlights went on. 5. Passenger headlight went out again. 6. Both headlights failed. All is a distance of about 5 miles. *tr
ODI 10253894
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2007 toyota prius. I am experiencing failure with the high intensity headlight system. While driving, the headlights will shut off unexpectedly. Sometimes, it's only one headlight (can occur on either the driver or passenger side), other times, it's both headlights. Being without proper headlights can cause dangerous driving conditions. I can turn the headlight switch off and back on and the headlights come…
ODI 10256865
Exterior Lighting
2007 toyota prius, hid headlights go out intermittently, at first passenger side only, now passenger will go out and moments later both lights go out. *tr
ODI 10254897
Exterior Lighting
Headlights turn off randomly. Sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes both. After reading online chat forums, many other people are having this same issue, spanning multiple years of the prius. The dealer worked on my car yesterday and 'fixed it' but last night the problem came back.. It seems the dealer doesn't want to replace the $1,100 part that causes this issue, the hid circuit board. I have had this problem…
ODI 10251163
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driver's lights intermittently turn off. Passenger light first went out, now both! Defective hid lighting system. Reported to dealer, only they simply want to charge me $500 to replace both lights. Toyota refuses to address issue as defect. *tr
ODI 10297140
Electrical · Exterior Lighting
In the last month the headlight on my 2007 touring prius have had intermittent outages. One headlamp or the other might fail to come on, or stop working while driving. Every so often, both headlight stop working while driving. And once, in the fog, when i turned on my foglights, the headlights turned off. If i turn the headlights off, and back on, both lamps might work, or one or the other remain off... That this…
ODI 10254279
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2007 toyota prius and the headlights keep going out intermittently. It's never both at the same time. When i notice it, i turn the light off and then turn them on again and both headlights are working again at least for a little while until one of the lights go off again. I will take it in to toyota for repair because i would rather pay for it myself than get into an accident. Obviously this is a widespread…
ODI 10252982
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2007 toyota prius with 52000 miles. I have been experiencing issues with intermittent headlights on both sides simply turning off while driving. They are re-set by turning off the lights and then turning them back on. This is a very serious safety issue that apparently numerous prius owners are experiencing. Toyota does not have an answer except paying $1100 for new bulbs that should last much longer. As i…
ODI 10250416
Exterior Lighting
Headlights dim or go out at random. Can turn switch off and back on and lights come back on. This happened first time about a year ago - had it repaired (under warranty), but now is happening again. I have an appointment to repair again. This is a real safety concern - i do a lot of night driving and headlights are not an option - they are a necessity. *tr
ODI 10250251
Exterior Lighting
My headlights go off intermittently. When i turn the lights off and on again, the problem goes away. (until the next time.) the dealer says i need to replace the hid headlamps at a cost of over $400. My extended warranty (from toyota) will not cover this defect. *tr
ODI 10250747
Exterior Lighting
I have had a 2007 toyota prius and bought it new. It now has 40k miles and hid lamps will go out when driving or idling. Sometimes both lights will go out at the same time. This is a safety concern. The lights will typically go back on if you turn off the switch and then turn it back to "on" i have read other prius and toyota owners in the prius chat site with similar problems. Hid lamps should last longer than 2…
ODI 10253054
Exterior Lighting
2007 toyota prius headlights keep going out. The lights will just cut off for no reason. If i notice this while driving i just turn the lights off and back on and the headlight comes back on. *tr
ODI 10252211
Exterior Lighting
Driver side head light goes out intermittently. Turn lights off and back on and the light works. *tr
ODI 10250214
Exterior Lighting
Headlight on 2007 toyota prius goes out unexpectedly. Sometimes on the right, sometimes on the left, sometimes both. You can turn them off and back on again and they will be fine...for awhile. *tr
ODI 10274396
Exterior Lighting
For over a year i have had intermittent hid headlight issues with one or both lights going out. I have brought my 2007 toyota prius to the dealer and to an independent mechanic. Diagnostic testing in both cases show no error codes. This problem occurs about 3-4 times a month and can be remedied by turning the headlights off and on again. I was told by the dealer that if the headlights are replaced at a cost of 300…
ODI 10316662
Exterior Lighting
2007 PRIUS HID HEADLIGHTS GO OF AND ON RANDOMLY. *TR
ODI 10249667
Exterior Lighting
I've got a toyota prius 2007 with hid headlights. Left headlight 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…
ODI 10249178
Exterior Lighting
I have a 07 toyota prius drivers side hid headlamp flickers on and off. Recently went out completely. Now the passenger side lamp is going on/off. I recently read online that prius customers of 2005- 2009 vehicles have the same problems. I commute 137 miles round trip everyday. There needs to be a recall before some one is injured. *tr
ODI 10248742
Exterior Lighting
Left headlight is intermittently failing. Night driving safety is impaired by this. Currently, 1 bulb is intermittent, but if both fail... This is a huge problem. Happens most times the car is used, but not for sure. When it fails, i can usually fix it by turning the car off, and back on again. Local dealer swapped the left and right bulbs, now problem is on the right. This indicates that the bulb is the problem,…
ODI 10265476
Exterior Lighting
The headlights and taillights on my 2007 toyota prius shut off without warning. Sometimes the issue can be corrected by turning the lights off and on again, but not always. While i was recently driving on a two-lane highway with no streetlights, my prius' headlights/taillights shut off without warning leaving me in the dark with no way to see. I was able to pull off the road, but i consider this a serious safety…
ODI 10262005
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