This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Toyota and the NHTSA continues to ignore the problems with the intermittent operation of hid headlights in the Avalon. They intent for someone to died before correcting this problem. I was informed today by Toyota direct that my hid computers are overheating causing my right headlamp to fail for the second time and the left highbeam needing to be replaced. My cost to fix is $2788. Technician apologized but clearly it's not a dealership problem - this is a manufacturer problem - same a prius. If tanazians can overthrown a government on facebook, surely Avalon owners can kill production of this vehicle before someone dies in an accident due to no headlights. Of course we need headlights to drive our vehicles at night!! I am going to create a facebook page today to start the global process of taking this vehicle of the market. Those reading this, please pass the message to those looking to purchase an Avalon. Facebook, twitter and social media that works. I refuse to left Toyota crap on the safety of my family and yours should we meet at night--and I have to navigate without headlights. States require headlights to be on when it's raining, day lamps for safety and of course at night. Look for the facebook page. Never never buy a Toyota!
Have had intermittent problems with headlights going off. The last incident that occurred was while driving one night at around 70 mph.. all lights went off! we were able to safely pull over and turn lights to off and then back to on. Were able to get low beams back on but not the high beams. Later discovered at the dealership that both high beam bulbs had exploded. We have been told by dealership and an insurance adjuster that this is a design problem with our model/year of car which is a 2008 Avalon. Still fearful that we could have similar issues with the low beams. This is an urgent safety issue! in addition, we have been told that the cost to replace the headlight assemblies would run around $2500! we are lucky that we are under extended warranty.
Driving down a dark road, the high beams would not come on. Took it to Toyota dealership and they said high beams burned out and the repair would cost $2600. The dealership stated if they were replaced, they may burn out again. Updated 02/14/11
Drivers side head light went out with 47,000 miles. Now the passenger side head light has gone out with 75,000 miles. I haven't had head lights go out on my cars in 20 years until now. My car is a 2008 Toyota Avalon limited.
- Pampa, TX, USA
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I just heard on the radio this morning there is a recall on the headlamp's intermittently working/not working on the prius. Please add the 2008 Toyota Avalon to this recall. On December 24,2010, as my wife and I were leaving my daughter and son in-law's house at approx. 8:30 P.M., I used my remote start and started my car. My son-in-law looked outside and said, 'you have a headlight out'. it was the right front headlamp. I got in the car and turned the light switch off and turned it back on to 'auto' and both headlights came on once again. However, I had to turn them off and turn them back on to get them both working. On January 16, 2011, my wife, mother-in-law and myself were leaving a restaurant. I again used my remote start and started the car. I walked past the front of the car on my way to the driver's door and would have noticed a light out but I did not. Approximately 1 mile down the road from the restaurant, we entered a dark area and we noticed we could hardly see the road. I said to my wife, I think I have a headlight out? I again turned the headlights off and back on to the auto position and they both came on allowing us to see the road again. This time it was the left front headlamp that went out. Again, please add the 2008 Toyota Avalon to the recall list above.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds that the headlights would shut off and on intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed her that the failure may have been caused by the transformer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance since there was no current recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Headlights turn off, intermittently. I went to my Toyota dealer they said that I needed to replace them, now I have done research and found this is a common problem with Toyota Avalon.. the next evening (tonight) I have the same problem, driving and the left light went out. Sometimes it is the right. When I turn off the switch and then on again they resume operation...for an unpredictable time. This is a issue that have resulted in a recall.
Headlights turn off, intermittently. I went to my green Toyota in lexington ky Friday January 29, 2011 and they didn't fix the problem, they said they couldn't duplicate it. Now I have done research and found this is a common problem with Toyota. The next evening (tonight) I have the same problem, driving and the left light went out. Sometimes it is the right. When I turn off the switch and then on again they resume operation...for an unpredictable time.
We have a 2008 Toyota Avalon limited. Coming home at dark, pulled into neighbors driveway, heard a "pop" noise. Didn't notice anything different at the time. Three or so minutes later, pulling into our own driveway just down from the neighbors, heard another "pop" and this time noticed the exterior lights had changed. Now high beam/drl bulb is inoperative or perhaps has shattered. We are left with only low beam lights.
Owner of 2008 Toyota Avalon. Two weeks ago the left high beam headlight went out (shattered), had that replaced and this week both high beams went out at the same time. Both high beam lights were shattered within the housing area. Went to local dealership and advised of the $2,000 plus cost since vehicle if out of warranty with 76,000 miles. Luckily, we have not had the total light failure situation. This is a severe safety concern and should be corrected at Toyota expense.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the headlights failed. The contact engaged the switch several times before the headlights re-illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the front light unit would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,925.
Both high beam headlight on 2008 Toyota Avalon stop working. 28,000 miles on vehicle.Toyota has issued a tsb on all 2008 to 2010 Avalons headlight assembly but are charging $ 2200 to replace with a new redesigned headlight assembly they admit to problem but will not issue recall. Does someone have to die before this issue is addressed ?
Right side high beam bulb (also doubles as driving light) found shattered. Bought new bulb (about $45 online) and installed myself. No reason found for shattered bulb.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the headlights would fail intermittently. While driving 65 mph, both headlights failed. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs had been changed several times but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure and the contact was informed of a technical service bulletin for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Both high beam headlights and daytime running lights (drl) are inoperative, per NHTSA ODI # tsb-0044-10. Complaint: Toyota and ODI have known of this recurring lighting safety-related defect on various vehicles for three model years 2008-2010. Toyota has even developed a newly designed high beam/drl replacement housing assembly to remedy the defect, with an approximate cost to each vehicle owner of $3,000+, unless covered by 3 year/36,000 warranty. It is irresponsible for both Toyota and NHTSA to expose vehicle owners to high repair expense for known serious lighting safety-related defects, if vehicle warranty has expired. ODI should reclassify this defect, please!
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the headlights would intermittently shut off. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who stated that the headlights were defective. The vehicle was repaired and the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Both high beam lamps shattered instantaneously in good weather conditions. For no apparent reason. This could be a major distraction and dangerous to the occupants of the primary vehicle and other vehicles as well. While Toyota freely acknowledges defective parts used in 2008,2009 and 2010 models, they will not take responsibility for the repair, outside of warranty period.(T-sb-0044-10) the standard charge to the customer ranges between $2400 and $800.
Right hid low beam headlamp went off with out notice while driving at night. Also, right hid low beam headlamp went off after turning on fog lights or high beams. It has happened three times between 11 Nov 2010 and 20 Nov 2010 without any warning. Headlamps in auto mode. Mileage 48K.
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- Westerville, OH, USA