Issue ID | 1097629 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10621473 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 04/08/14 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2008 toyota avalon has a defective passenger daytime running light/high beam. Documented defect and toyota issued a warranty enhancement to increase the coverage to 5 year/ 72000 mile to cover replacement but only if you have an issue. There was no recall. 6 years out and under the mileage limit i am stuck paying for a $2500 repair for something that should have been a recall. I don't see how having headlights that are known to be defective would not be considered a safety issue. If high beams were not needed than they wouldn't be on the car. Can't alert oncoming traffic to a potential traffic safety condition ahead. Can't turn on high beams on country road to safely see far enough ahead to prevent potential road hazards. Not having high beams is definitely a safety issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SALEM, VA |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B68UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 22/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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