Issue ID | 1036741 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10562254 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 01/06/13 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Both high beams went out at same time while on dark country road. Low beam on right side cuts out after a few minutes of driving. Toyota knows there is a problem because they extended warranty to 72000 miles for the hid lights. This happened after the warranty. The sudden loss of both high beams created a dangerous situation. Fortunately it did not cause a crash. The low beam cutting out as it does is dangerous. My local dealer says both headlight assemblies need to be replaced at a cost of $2660. 00. Headlights are a necessary safety feature. Toyota must know they have a problem because of the warranty extension and the numerous complaints on the internet. A friend with the same model had the same issue. I am requesting nhtsa to demand toyota recall the toyota avalon limited cars with this type of headlight assembly and replace the lights with a reliable system. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MANDEVILLE, LA |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B68UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 23/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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