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.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving vehicle at night, noticed that passenger side head lamp turned off. Vehicle was stopped on the curb and tried to turn the headlight switch on off again, but could not turn on one head light. I was afraid to drive the vehicle with one lamp, since local township police can give me a violation ticket. The high beam works but not the low beam. Toyota needs to fix this issue via product recall. *tr
ODI 10551206
Equipment · Exterior Lighting
Left front headlight. It goes out after 5 minutes of driving. I replaced the bulb and it still goes out. The cost of bulbs are very expensive and toyota should be made to replace this item and have all 2007 prius recalled. One accident could cause a major catastrophe on the roads because lights turning off in the middle of a drive is unnerving and dangerous. *tr
ODI 10550575
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have a 2007 touring prius with hid headlamps and 1 of the headlamp assembly started leaking water and toyota of kingsport, tn. Replaced it on oct. 28th 2013 and charged me $342.30 after discount. Now the new headlight and the other one is going off while driving and this happened on may 29th 2014. There is no way a headlight should fail in 6 or 7 months. Thank you for listening to my complaint, as i can't afford…
ODI 10595356
Exterior Lighting
I bought this car new. In 6 years, 88k miles with regular routine maintenance, i am on right headlamp number three. It turns off of it's own accord, with no warning light or dimming. It just goes completely dark. At first, you could turn the lights off and back on and it would work again for a little while, but that ultimately failed. Because these are monodirectional hdl lamps, they retail around $125 --- to…
ODI 10545583
Exterior Lighting
Passenger headlight would go out intermittently. Driver's side headlight would go out intermittently. Driver's side headlight went out permanently. Took car to dealer where driver's side headlight was replaced. Three days later passenger side headlight went out. Bought an hid headlight from amazon at one third the price and replaced passenger side headlight. One week late driver's side headlight went out permanently…
ODI 10543242
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
The right headlight had to be replaced. It would turn off and if i turned the lever on and off while i was driving it would come on for a while. On a dark night it was dangerous. I replaced the right headlight and it cost a total of $229.55 which i thought was outrageous. Now the driver's side headlight has gone out too. I might have to drive it only in daylight unless i can find a cheaper way to replace the…
ODI 10604631
Exterior Lighting
Driver side headlamp went out and passenger side headlamp flickered. This made it very difficult to see. After turning the lights off and on again the lights came back on...but continued to act up. I sent an email to toyota below is the email thread of their response. I am shocked by the response!! They told me the hid headlamps are designed to turn off to prevent overheating! See below. From: "ask toyota"…
ODI 10543653
Exterior Lighting
My headlight on drivers side keeps going out. I turn the lights off then on again but now the light is almost burned out. I was told i need about 350 for the whole assembly. That's to much! No normal person has that just laying around and i've been pulled over for it twice now. If i would of know the maintenance on this car was so expensive i wouldn't of bought it! *tr
ODI 10544530
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Passenger-side high intensity headlight started intermittently failing. The light goes out randomly and unexpectedly. Turning both headlights off and back on again temporarily fixes the issue. *tr
ODI 10535177
Exterior Lighting
Driver side headlight, keeps going out.switch off the lights then back on it works for a little while, but stills go out. *tr
ODI 10524949
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Right headlight flickers when starting car, then goes out intermittently. Known issue with 2005-2007 prius. *tr
ODI 10524085
Exterior Lighting
I have previously filed a complaint regarding this vehicle # 10520690. Now this vehicle can no longer be driven at night as both headlights go out while driving. This is extremely unsafe and scary. If this were the only vehicle i had to drive i would have a real problem because i can not trust to drive it after sunset. Toyota needs to fix this problem! *tr
ODI 10523682
Exterior Lighting
Since about 3 months after buying this, the headlights will randomly go out all the time. I have been pulled over countless times. It's a complete safety hazard. It's not the bulbs. It's the underlying ballasts. Which i'm told can cost upwards of $3k to fix. It's a lot of them from 2006-2009 models. They were sued over it but they never recalled it. I bought mine after all that was long and done so i can't do…
ODI 11114172
Exterior Lighting
While driving home late at night, the hid headlights started failing. First, the driver's side went off, then the passenger side went off. After driving to the shoulder in the dark, i turned off the lights and switched them back on. I was able to make it home with the passenger side light working for the rest of the way. Driver's side failed again after 10 minutes. I ordered replacement bulbs online and replaced…
ODI 10546554
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlight and taillights go out and then come back on. Also, when on they seem to be very weak. *tr
ODI 10561635
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Both front head lamps shutoff at the same time while moving at about 25 mph. Turning off the head lamp switch and turning the switch back on restored the lights. *tr
ODI 10512932
Exterior Lighting
My passenger headlight went out after replacing it 6 months prior. I am aware now that other prius owners have similar issues with headlights. *tr
ODI 10533474
Exterior Lighting
My headlight problem has gone on for as long as i have owned the car.i have asked the dealer to check the lights on numerous service calls and was always told they could not find a problem. The bulb was replaced at a cost of $300 but the problem persists. The right light goes out . It comes back on if i turn the switch on and off, however i do not always realize the light is out. I have been stopped numerous times…
ODI 10509965
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
We own a toyota prius and have had the dealer replace the headlight 4 times. The first time we simply got in the vehicle and when we turned it on we realized it was not working. After we had it fixed about 2 months later we got pulled over and given a warning to get it fixed. We did so again and again with no solution. Since our last time the dealership has advised us to go to the toyota dealership but there telling…
ODI 10565439
Exterior Lighting
Driver side headlight will begin to flicker and then shut off completely. Turning the lights off and turning them back on relights the headlight only for it to happen another 10 to 15min later on average. *tr
ODI 10510414
Exterior Lighting
I was driving at night when my headlights went out. I tried the brights with no effect. I had to turn them off and turn them back on again. It has happened twice now. *tr
ODI 10508273
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while stopping the vehicle, the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10537978
Exterior Lighting
Passenger (right) headlight not working. It could be "turned on" by switching light switch off, then on. This has happened multiple times. Bright lights would not turn on, even with turning switch off, then on. Low beams did work and failed light on passenger side turned back on. Took car to dealership. Passenger bulb went out during inspection and high beams were both working. Both headlights replaced with a cost…
ODI 10503001
Exterior Lighting
The driver's side headlight has an issue where it will go out. Generally, it will stay out unless you turn off the lights and then turn them back on. Engaging high beams does not fix the issue. It occurs anywhere from 2-3 times in the course of a 15 minute period if i am on top of turning them off then back on right as it goes out. The bulb has been replaced before and it has not fixed the problem. This issue has…
ODI 10654224
Exterior Lighting
Headlights sometimes go out or fail to stay lite---turning them off and back on seems to correct issue for my 2007 prius,so far. There is a service notice issued but we need a required recall to make dealers correct issue for free. *tr
ODI 10565886
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