3.4
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 39,618 miles
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My 2007 Toyota Prius headlamps go out intermittently. I can turn them off and on...then they work. One of the headlamps was replaced...the problem still occurs. I informed the dealership. The dealership said it would cost $300 per lamp to replace. This been happening since I purchased the car.
- Harrisburg, PA, USA
2007 Toyota Prius headlights that unexpectedly shut off while driving - there is a safety defect with the car. Both headlights went out unexpectedly, it was completely dark and I am fortunate that I did not crash.
- Santa Cruz, CA, USA
- the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that intermittently the headlights are inoperative. The impairment of visibility while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the bulbs were replaced. The current and failure mileages were 50000.
- Moberly, MO, USA
Headlight goes out randomly. I turn the switch off and it will work for a while then go out again. This happens occasionally but I never know when it will go out. This is serious safety hazard. I went to the Toyota dealer Toyota of mcdonough (ga) and they said it would cost $750 to replace one headlight and the computer" that operates it. I can't pay that amount to fix one defective headlight. My research shows that this is a nationwide problem with the 2007 Toyota Prius and it is definitely a safety problem for the owner. Toyota is aware of this defect but as far as I can tell has not issued a recalled to fix it. What is the consumer to do" this is very dangerous! help
- Jackson, GA, USA
2007 Toyota Prius intermittent hid headlight driver side headlight. Blinks out after 5 - 10 minutes drive time. Stop car on side of dark roadway to check. Light is out. Return to cabin to power off car to check for loose connections almost hit by car that didn't see me. Returned to cabin to get off roadway light comes back on.
- New Market, MD, USA
2007 Prius - started driving at night approx.9pm. Both headlights failed luckily still in town where it was well lit. Type of headlight was high intensity discharge (hid). This happened less than a week after my 36K mile bumper to bumper warranty expired. Dealer says that parts are extremely expensive as is labor (go figure).
- Waukegan, IL, USA
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.
- Helotes, TX, USA
Prius intermittent headlight failure.
- Boca Raton, FL, USA
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 was unknown. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 45,500. Updated 09/01/09
- New Cumberland, PA, USA
Headlamps intermittently shut off. They seem to come back on once the light switch is turned off and on again. Creates unsafe driving conditions.
- San Diego, CA, USA
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. Updated 06/01/09.
- Mt Sinai, NY, USA
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 duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 03-27-09 the consumer stated both headlights kept going out. He had to turn the switch off then on again. Updated 03/31/09.
- Toledo, OH, USA
Hid headlights failed on 2007 Toyota Prius with 41K miles.
- Mclean, VA, USA
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 and but more frequently during long trips.
- Marysville, CA, USA
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 times. The first time, the dealer could not find any failures. Eventually, the dealer was able to duplicate the failure and stated that the light bulbs needed to be replaced. The failure has been repaired and the contact has found numerous complaints regarding the same failure and feels that the issue needs to be addressed by the manufacturer. The repairs were not covered in his warranty; therefore, the manufacturer did not hold themselves responsible for the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage is 53,790. Updated 12/4/08 updated 12/05/08.
- Loudondille, OH, USA
Head lights - symptoms except that some times its the left, sometimes the right. If I turn the switch off and then back on corrects it.
- Valencia, CA, USA
I have had two taillights fail and two hid headlamps fail in the first 17 months of owning my 2007 Toyota Prius.
- Longview, WA, USA
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 want to drive on the interstate at night because of this safety problem.
- Lakewood, CA, USA
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.
- Waxhaw, NC, USA
- Summerville, GA, USA