2001 Toyota Camry: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · MA · crash

Problem: Unintended Acceleration, air conditioner operating. Incident Scenario: Approaching driveway, stopped to allow pedestrian to pass. Resumed low speed turn into driveway, Abrupt acceleration of vehicle, launching vehicle over granite curb and into nearby tree. Damage: Passenger R.Front Fender, Passenger Headlamp Assy;Lower Control Arm Assy, Front Bumper cover, Passenger wheel rim bent, tire deflated. Unintended vehicle acceleration is a serious safety defect and can occur when the Idle Air Control Valve is defective or is provided incorrect engine rpm signal from Engine Control Computer causing sudden vehicle acceleration.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Lights · 57,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the headlights dimmed. As a result, the contact's visibility was diminished. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice. The mechanic diagnosed that the head light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Body, Lights · 146,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was hit by a speeding driver in cross traffic. (a lot of people a running through red lights!) the front bumper and grill area was badly damaged, right headlamp assembly was torn off and hood was buckled. My seat belt did not stop me from being thrown forward and the airbag did not deploy, causing my head to hit the windshield, breaking the glass. I received medical attention for my head injury. Two safety systems that failed. My car has been "totaled" by the insurance company.

Filed Jan 14, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 86,000 miles · SC

The whole instrument panels lights and stereo begin flickering on and off and cuts out the stereo like turning it on and off when this happens. There seems to be no reason or rhyme as to when or why it happens. It has happened numerous times and occasionally smell a burning smell which seems to go away if I turn everything but the motor off. I am also experiencing the headlight lenses are fogged and have poor visibility. When I mentioned the problem to the dealer they said they would just switch it out with another vehicles headlight. They claim to have done this but it looks exactly the same to me.

Filed Dec 28, 2008 · Lights · 41,000 miles · OH

2001 toyota camry headlight lenses are fogged and no longer clear. Headlights are not a bright due to the condition. Nearly hit bicyclist crossing in crosswalk at night.

Filed Aug 29, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · AL

Drove car on interstate & when reached approx. 60 MPH, felt vibration & a shuddering; prepared to pull over but before I could do so, the right front tire exploded, as I literally watched my right front end come apart before my eyes; could hardly control steering but managed to pull off road to safety. After I had stopped, I got out & saw the whole tread of the tire in the road, along with parts of my car all over the place. I could have been killed! I called my husband who put spare tire on & I slowly drove it home & car died repeatedly during the drive we used battery cables to jumpstart, over & over again until we got it home & parked it. The next day the car would not start at all. I had the car towed (out of pocket) to local dealers service dept. (b'ham, al). Service man had to replace entire engine harness due to the harness being ripped out through the right front head light/pass front fender (about 3 feet ripped off). Service manager said he had never seen anything like this & that I should report it & try to have tire company pay for damages, etc. Engine harness destroyed, estimated cost $1890.50 to repair (not including body work which is estimated to be anywhere from another $1,500 to $2,000 in damages). The fender, front headlight and bumper will have to be replaced completely. I've made some arrangements to go ahead & get vehicle running, paying the costs of $1890.50 to get the car running again; again out of my own pocket. I can supply your office with a copy of the service manager's estimate & analogy of what happened to cause damages. I don't have the money to get vehicle completely restored & feel all damages should be reimbursed due to the faulty tire. Needless to say, I'm lucky to be alive since I could hardly control the car when it happened. Thank god the other drivers on the road saw me or it could have caused a multiple car accident, as many cars were traveling all lanes. I was in the middle lane & had to cross over the right lane to exit.

Filed Jun 14, 2003 · Lights · WI

The newer type of high intensity headlights are a safety hazard in that they are so bright that they cause oncoming drivers to lose their "night vision". Please work to get rid of the glare. I have thought this for a long time, but the recent press coverage of this issue prompted me to lodge a complaint. Thanks bill k.