2007 Toyota Prius Headlights Problems
- 86
- 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.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 23 records
- current mileage · 19 records
- side headlight · 13 records
- both headlights · 13 records
- passenger side · 12 records
- mileage current · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Headlights
2007 toyota prius - diver side headlamp goes out intermittently while driving. If the headlight switch is turned off and then on again then the lights go on again. Failure repeats itself. *tr updated 06/01/09.*jb
ODI 10270230
Headlights
PRIUS INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10275625
Electrical System · Headlights
2007 toyota prius hid failure passenger side as of 04/21/09 @ 39,163 miles. *tr
ODI 10297940
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The headlights would intermittently fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and replaced twice. He filed report number 091011805 with the manufacturer, but was not provided with any assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000 . The current mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10293588
Equipment · Headlights
2007 prius hid headlight failure - drivers side hid bulb (part # 90981-20015 and computer sub-assy 81107-47150 was replaced by toyota santa monica on march 26, 2009 @ 33,929 mileage. & passenger side. First incident (drivers side). *tr
ODI 10297939
Electrical System · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota pruis. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the head lights fail; which reduces visibility. An impairment of visibility while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. He is in the process of having the head lights replaced at an expense of $800.00. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 53,000.…
ODI 10284899
Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 35 mph at night, the passenger side headlight failed without warning. The driver experienced extremely limited visibility. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they recommended that both headlights be replaced at the estimated cost of $425. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin…
ODI 10275426
Headlights
Hid headlights failed on 2007 toyota prius with 41k miles. *tr
ODI 10256313
Headlights
Hid lights went out while driving on highway. Pulled over and turned lights off and back on, then it worked again. But after approx. 20 mins. Of driving, hid lights went out again. One time i didn't even realize that it went out, because i was driving in town, until i got pulled over by an police officer, who told me about it, but after turning it off and back on, the lights worked again. It seems to happen randomly…
ODI 10252770
Headlights
Drivers side headlight goes off intermittently. Turning off headlight switch and back on restores headlight operation. Got fixer ticket from chp about a year and a half ago. Reported it to the dealer (fairfield toyota) during a regular service visit, and they said they tightened a connection. It still continues to happen almost daily. *tr
ODI 10293934
Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights suddenly dimmed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the ecm needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 35,500 and failure mileage was 26,000.
ODI 10276355
Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving between 45-50 mph on normal road conditions at night, the low beam headlights were activated. Suddenly, the passenger side headlight failed without warning and decreased visibility. In addition, the driver's side headlight was nonfunctional. The failures occur sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not…
ODI 10261514
Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated while both high intensity headlights were illuminated they would shut on and off intermittently. The dealer replaced both headlights, but the failure recurred within 10,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10407307
Headlights · Tail Lights
I have had two taillights fail and two hid headlamps fail in the first 17 months of owning my 2007 toyota prius. *tr
ODI 10225669
Headlights
Hid headlights on my 2007 prius - the right light will go dim and eventually turn off completely. The left side will noticeably dim as well. I will turn off the lights, then turn them back on - and the right side and left side will return to "normal" brightness for a time - and then the same thing happens again. I consider this a major safety issue - i noticed this problem on a major vacation i just had and didn't…
ODI 10225582
Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact is experiencing failure with the high intensity headlight system. While driving, the headlights would shut off unexpectedly and cause dangerous driving conditions. Initially, after activating the headlight switch, the headlights would illuminate again. However, after two months, the headlights stopped working completely. The vehicle has been to the dealer numerous…
ODI 10247108
Headlights
2007 prius - hid headlight problem, both come on when turned on then as i'm driving the drivers side goes out. If you turn off and back on both headlights relight, only to have this problem repeated. This is a safety issues which need to be rectified. This is a reported problem by many prius owners and many are being charged hundreds of dollars for what is an apparent defect often not getting the problem solved. *tr
ODI 10222055
Headlights
Headlights go out intermittently and out remain unlit. This has occurred four times in a year and a half. At one point in time both lamps went out at the same time. The dealer maintains that this is not an on going issue with this vehicle. Each time i have gone in for repair the dealer maintains that the problem is either that the bulb is, loose, burnt, or defective. These bulbs are in excess of $150.00 each. *tr
ODI 10289395
Headlights
Toyota prius 2007 headlight works intermittently. *tr
ODI 10218571
Headlights
2007 toyota prius with high-intensity-discharge headlight failure. Consumer states that the headlights begin to flicker or have intermittent failure. *kb the consumer was informed the parts would be free of charge, but he would be responsible for the labor. The consumer was informed the labor was $204.00. Updated 06/08/10.*jb
ODI 10312122
Headlights
I have a 2007 toyota prius that has the hid lights. The lights sometimes go out when driving, either the right or left. This had started once the car rolled over 36000 miles (after the warranty expired) i cannot afford to fix this problem which i believe toyota should be responsible for especially when the dealer i bought the car from says it will be around a $1300 repair. I believe this is a safety problem if the…
ODI 10285136
Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph at night, one of the front headlights would suddenly shut off and occasionally both of the headlights would shut off which made it difficult to drive at night. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and restart it. The contact stated that she is familiar with nhtsa, pe09019, exterior lighting, headlights investigation. The failure…
ODI 10329006
Headlights
The headlights on my 2007 prius keep going off. One was replaced during warranty period. The car was less than a year old. The other went out 4 months later, less than 18 months old and was not covered by warranty. Lights that last than 18 months are defective. I have been repeatedly approached by other prius owners with similar problems. *tr
ODI 10304363
Control Unit/Module · Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving over any potholes in the road at speeds of over 10 mph, the traction warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle also made a loud grinding noise while depressing the brake pedal and they would not engage. The contact confirmed that the brakes felt as if they were "locking." the manufacturer and a local dealer were contacted, both of which…
ODI 10311400
Headlights
Random, intermittent failure of either hid headlamp. Started around 48,000 miles. Turning the headlamp switch off and on again reignites the failed light, until the next random failure. The dealer is replacing the computer(s) that control the lights. They want to replace the lamps, but they cost $400, and are not covered under warranty. *tr
ODI 10217766