My 2007 prius has the hid (high intensity) headlights. Sometimes both headlights go out at the same time and sometimes just the passenger side headlight goes out. I originally thought that the problem was the bulbs so I replaced both bulbs just a few weeks ago with new bulbs, but the problem is still occurring. Sometimes when I turn the light switch off and then on again the headlights come on again. It seems to be a random occurrence but it is happening more and more frequently. This is a very dangerous situation especially when driving at night.
2007 Toyota Prius lights complaints
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My headlights randomly quit working, sometimes the left, sometimes the right, sometimes both. I can restart the headlights by turning the switch off and back on. This has been going on for 3 or 4 years. The dealer can't reproduce the problem (they always work there), and there is no suggested fix.
While driving the left headlight went out I turned off the lights and back on, the headlight came back on. Since this first incident the right headlight done the same while driving. Both headlights have turned off at the same time while driving. It seems like this is a wide spread issue with this year of prius. The dealership will currently only replace the bulbs at a cost to me of $1250.00. The bulbs don't seem to be the problem, considering they work most of the time. If you can turn the lights off and back on again and the light(s) return to working state, its seems to be an electrical controller board problem.
On my way home from work, my drivers side headlight went completely out. The area I work in is extremely foggy and adequate head and fog lights are required. Driving without my headlights is extremely dangerous. Toyota needs to take responsibility and replace the faulty electronics in the headlights of the second generation prius.
The hid headlights intermittently flicker on and off, sometimes staying off for the majority of a drive. At times, both fail. I see there was a successful toyota prius hid headlight class action settlement that covers owners of prius made 2006-2009 with an extended warranty. But I just purchased this vehicle a month ago and was not informed by the dealership of the problem and am beyond the 50,000 miles or 5 year period of the extended warranty. Is there any way I can still have toyota fix this in my vehicle?
I just purchased this car less than a month ago used from a toyota dealership. While entering a freeway onramp, my drivers side headlight went out completely. I had to pull over and turn the lights off and back on then the light functioned properly for the rest of my drive.
The high intensity headlights (hid) bulbs (right and left) are keep going out. I replaced 4 times and keeps happening. I researched online and found out that this is a common issue on toyota prius model 2004-2007. Many people have shared about this specific problem.
My headlights keep going out. Both headlights will go out at once. I've replaced the bulbs which did not change anything. I also contacted toyota multiple times, all incidents ending up in them telling me they would do nothing about the issue, it's not a recall and will not be a recall and it's my responsibility to take care of. Even after I pointed out the multiple articles I read of toyota reimbursing and extending the warranties for this issue. Along with the class action lawsuit. I've long extended the warranty because I bought the car used. It had over 30,000 miles on it when I bought it. The toyota dealership is even less of a help! Going down a dark highway at 65 MPH and both headlights going out is insane. Not to mention being pulled over multiple times for the headlight(s) being out. This is one of the worst safety hazards a car can have and should recalled and every prius owner should have this issue taken care of!
2007 tooyota prius. Occasionally at night, the headlights go out without warning. *mw the incident happened three times.
My family was almost killed when both headlights went out at the same time on a dark mountain road. This should be a recalled item. People will die when both lights go out and they are not as lucky as we were. I paid over $600 to have both of these lights replaced. I am shocked that this item has not been issued as a recall item.
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 been going on for longer than the stated date above, but the date above is the point at which I have owned the car. Several mechanics and even the dealers have been unable to diagnose the exact problem causing it. I still have no solution to my issue.
Headlight hid lights goes off without any reason. Problem has been found in various vehicles as per the online forums.
Hid headlamp on passenger side went out. Flashed repeatedly and is now functional again.
Left headlight would spontaneously turn off while driving. Briefly fixed by turning off and on again.
The passenger side headlight will go out after a few minutes of driving. By turning both headlights 'off then on' this seems to cure the problem for a few minutes, however, inevitably the passenger headlight will turn off again on it's own. The dealer replacement cost for this is $400 which is excessive for a headlight. Replacing it myself requires removing the bumper and skid plate, which is ridiculously difficult just to replace a simple headlight. Regardless, I don't think the headlight is burning out because there are hundreds of people that have the same problem online. It seems like more of an electrical issue toyota should deal with.
2007 prius dashboard lights malfunction - completely dark. See the federal safety agency # 10544698 and many other complaints regarding dashboard lights/cluster going completely dark and engine will not shut off. This is an extremely serious safety issue and dealerships will not repair for free. The part needed is a combination meter/cluster that costs around $1000 to repair from the dealer. Please everyone - push for national recall as this is an extremely dangerous safety issue.
Rear tail lights defective wiring. Causing intermittent lighting. Almost rear ended by semi truck at night. Bulbs fine wiring defect. Very common on internet.
While driving on the highway, both headlights shut off. This caused a near accident with other motorists on the highway. By rapidly toggling the headlight switch on and off, the headlights turned back on. This has been a persistent issue even though I have had the bulbs replaced at a great expense.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights randomly shut off while driving. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer, but the specific repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
In february 2014 my driver's side headlight went out. I had it fixed. The very next day my passenger side headlight went out. In september 2014 the driver's side light went out again. Had it fixed and again, the very next day, the passenger side headlight went out. My headlights are prematurely expiring. This represents a safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights failed to operate sporadically. The contact replaced the light bulbs on numerous occasions but the failure persisted. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
My priuses hid headlights will intermittently turn off while driving. Initially, when starting the car, they will both work, but will often turn off or be very dim. It is almost impossible to see the road when it is dark and raining. We have even been pulled over one of them being turned off and received a ticket. I have replaced both bulbs ($175/ea) at the auto store and this did not correct the issue.
For the past year, one of my front headlights goes on and off intermittently. I've had toyota look at it twice and they can't figure it out. They've tried replicating it and nothing. This is a safety problem that I've learned is common among prius between the years 2006- and 2009. Toyota needs to figure this out and should have a recall.
The headlamp on my prius periodically turns off while driving. It comes back on after turning the lights off and on again, but will still periodically turn off after this reset.
The head lights, turn signals and fog lights turn-off randomly. *very dangerous! I've replaced the expensive hid bulbs, but the problem persists. I've taken the car for repair to the local, "thurston" toyota dealer, but they will not repair it under warranty or recall.
The headlights went out by themselves. I turned the switch off and then back on and the lights came back on but this problem repeated itself multiple times (20+) on my way home.
My right headlight went completely out. I went and purchased a new set to replace both lights and had them professionally installed. Not even 3 months later my driver side headlight went out. Within 2 weeks of this happening my passenger side just went out again. I had nothing at that point and had to drive with high beams on to make it home. I have only owned this vehicle for 4 months and feel this is going to be a constant situation to deal with.
Driving down dark mountain road and both lights went off. Terrifying as I tried to keep car from driving off mountain in dark. Screamed with grandchildren in car & thought we would crash. Minute later parking lights came on & I had to try to get down steep curvy mountain with parking lights
I was driving down the highway and both headlights suddenly went out. The fog lights remained on. When we went inside a store and came back out to continue driving, they came back on again. They then failed again, both headlights, in a separate instance, turning themselves completely off while I was driving on the interstate, in an area with no lights, leaving me in the dark. I was able to resolve the issue this time by turning the light switch off and then back on again, but I am concerned this will continue to happen. I have done some research, and it seems this is an ongoing issue with prius' within the same year (and surrounding years) as mine, and something the company probably needs to deal with.
The tail lights intermittently go out when driving at night, while the brake lights are fine. It is related to a problem with poor quality tail light sockets on this model and year. Replacement bulbs do not address the problem. This seems to be a common problem, not unique to my vehicle only.
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