2008 Toyota Prius Exterior Lighting Problems
- 536
- 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 536 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Headlights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 191 |
| 60–100k mi | 132 |
| 1–30k mi | 71 |
| 100–150k mi | 61 |
| 150–400k mi | 25 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Recurring hid headlight /computer failure on 2008 toyota prius. My hid headlight/computer has failed on my 2008 prius costing $600 to replace. I frequently encounter other prius vehicles on the road with one headlight out which leads me to believe there is a manufacturing defect in the computer. *tr
ODI 10263800
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights worked intermittently. The manufacturer stated that the warranty would not cover the repairs for the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were less than 38,000.
ODI 10263645
Exterior Lighting
I own a 2008 toyota prius, package 6, with 40600 miles on it. The hid headlights started to go out while driving. It started with the drivers side, then the passenger side light was affected. I could turn the lights off then back on and they would work again for a period of time. Twice, while driving at night they both went out. Luckily i was able to turn them off and back on and it stayed on. This problem shouldn't…
ODI 10262439
Exterior Lighting
Passenger headlight went out on our 2008 prius in march 2009. Since the car is still under warranty, the dealership replaced the headlight. The service manager told us that if we see even a "flicker" to come back in and have it replaced again before our warranty runs out. On may 26, 2009, the driver side light went out. We will be taking it in to have it replaced as well. *tr
ODI 10270045
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2008 toyota prius with high intensity discharge headlamps, and more often than not they both go out randomly, i have to turn them off then on again to get them to work as many as 5 times an hour of driving (commuter), this problem really started to be an issue back in march when the left headlamp consistently kept going out. Now i brought it in for service and toyota will cover it this time but although my…
ODI 10286686
Exterior Lighting
2008 toyota prius both headlights went out this morning and i was able to get them to come back on for about 5 minutes total while driving to work. I drive 70 miles on freeway each way in the dark. Driver side bright light would come on briefly then go out again. Passenger side bright light did not. I drove to work with the fog lights on only. *tr
ODI 10261403
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that two years ago, the headlights began illuminating intermittently. The headlights were replaced by an authorized dealer yet the failure continuously recurred. Both the dealer and manufacturer advised the contact that the headlight failure was due to production and that they were able to repair the failure, but at her expense. The vehicle was not further…
ODI 10390424
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2008 toyota prius pkg 6...lost power at 65mph...engine shut down and i lost control of car...pulled over...lights said there was no fuel but i had refueled earlier that morning. Took to dealer...could not find a problem. Also, hid headlights intermittently don't work...very unsafe...has caused trouble with police...i am beyond irritated with toyota. *tr
ODI 10283718
Exterior Lighting
My 2008 pruis head lights have been going off at night. It is very dangerous because there is no warning at all. After turning the light control on and off they will come back on. The dealership told me i needed new bulbs at 259.00 each. I told them the bulbs were working and on and will come back on. After i told him reading about all the problems on the internet he told me to contact toyota. Haven't heard from the…
ODI 10272773
Exterior Lighting
2008 prius with hid headlights. Both intermittently fail. Can be corrected by switching lights off/on. Safety issue because never can tell when they will fail. *tr
ODI 10261603
Exterior Lighting
2008 toyota prius hid bulbs have failed intermittent take it to the dealer and they replaced the ecu for the hid's 2x but will not warranty bulb, they want $349.99 for bulb and 1 hr labor this is a safety issue as both can go off together if i turn headlights on then off they work i have been given warnings by the police 3x already and try to explain so back to the dealer for the same run around i purchased 2 bulbs…
ODI 10259825
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2008 toyota prius, package 6 model that i bought december 27, 2008. The car has about 23,000 miles on it. Beginning in mid-february 2009, the left headlamp started going on and off. About two weeks ago, the right headlamp began doing the same thing. When i start the car, both headlamps will be on and on most drives, one of the headlamps will go out. If i turn the lights off and then back on, the headlamp…
ODI 10264469
Exterior Lighting
Hid headlights turn off intermittently. Problem first occurred in early 2009 and a toyota dealer replaced both headlights (one had stopped working and dealer stated the other had issues). Problem recurred late 2011, with either light sometimes not working, but then re-lighting by itself. Usually, turning the headlights off and back on manually will resolve the issue for a time. Also, both of the tail lights will…
ODI 10442296
Exterior Lighting
Hid bulb went out on front left of car when it was just out of warranty. *tr
ODI 10307878
Exterior Lighting
I burn my headlights in the daytime. A friend saw me driving, phoned me and said that i had a headlight out (left). After i arrived at my destination, i turned off the lights, then back on, and the headlight worked again. If this were to happen at night, it would of course, be more of a hazard. *tr
ODI 10254039
Exterior Lighting
The headlight of my 2008 toyota prius stopped working so i when i had it replaced the dealership charged me $350.00 for the bulb. After i paid for the replacement of the bulb, the service manager game me a customer service number to call and complain about the price of the bulb. No one answered. I went home and checked the various blogs on the internet and found that this has been an on going problem with the toyota…
ODI 10250141
Exterior Lighting
2008 toyota prius (non-touring) -- hid headlamp auto turn off noticed that upon arrival at home one evening from work, that only my passenger headlamp was working. However i went to replace the bulb the following weekend, the driver bulb was clearly on and working properly. Since then and in seemingly increasing frequency, i have been keeping notice of this matter and it has now gotten to the point where the driver…
ODI 10295358
Exterior Lighting
Premature hid headlamp failure. My car is barely 40k miles. Headlamps intermittently goes out. It would come back on if i turn the headlamps off and then on. *tr
ODI 10250219
Exterior Lighting
The passenger side headlight suddenly went out. *tr
ODI 10447511
Exterior Lighting
We own a 2008 toyota prius with hid headlamps. On numerous occasions over the past 18 - 20 months, either headlamp will turn off. This has happened to both driver and passenger side. Turning the switch off and back on restores normal function. We reported the issue to the dealer we purchased the car from and was told they could do nothing except replace headlamps at our expense. The headlamps turn off with alarming…
ODI 10348600
Exterior Lighting
Have a 2008 toyota prius. Headlights operate intermittently. I understand this has been a problem with prius for a few years and has bilked alot of money from owners unfairly. Who is our advocate. Exorbitant prices are being charged for parts and labor. Please help us. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10255157
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact was driving 30 mph when the drivers side headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the bulb needed to be replaced. The failure occurred on three previous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified, but the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10430206
Exterior Lighting
My 2008 toyota prius headlights keep going out, the bulbs are fine, but i have to turn off and turn on the light many time on highway to make them stay on. That is not safety way ever. If i forgot to turn it off and on again, i can cause an accident or police officer will give pull me over. *tr
ODI 10396755
Exterior Lighting
I have a 2008 prius and the hid headlights go out in the first 5 miles after starting up, both sides will go out, but if i click the switch they come back one. I' m a line haul courier and drive 423 miles a night so i have the pattern of the lights going out one side then the other for about 5 to 10 mins. Hitting the switch to prime them back on then they stay one for an hour or even two. If i stop at 7-11 or gas,…
ODI 10245854
Exterior Lighting
Hid head light goes off while driving in toyota prius 08. *tr
ODI 10283844
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