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2008 Toyota AVALON Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1107635
Internal NHTSA #	10631303
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	AVALON
Model Year	2008
File date	02/09/14
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2008 toyota avalon. I was traveling september 2, 2014, at approximately 9:00 p. M. On highway 49 in alabama. The control for the headlights was in the "on" position and they began to flicker and grew dimmer and dimmer, until they completely went out. I immediately turned the headlight control knob to the "auto" position and the headlights came back on. When the headlight control is in the auto position, the fog lights will come on and remain on, regardless of the time of day or night. However,in the auto position, the headlights will remain off until the sensor detects the absence of daylight. Then the headlights will come on automatically while driving. Thank goodness, they operated in the auto position. I took the vehicle to a shop with a long standing reputation for quality workmanship involving electrical problems. I was informed i needed a new hid bulb and ballast. The total for the parts and labor totaled $696. 95. He checked the passenger side as well, which flickered twice within 45 minutes. They did not notice any problem the rest of the day. Should it become a problem in the near future. That will be another $696. 95! I have come across numerous complaints from owners of this model and discussions seeking solutions. It would be a shame for someone to die in a situation similar to the one i experienced because he or she panicked and hit someone, or lost control of the vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	96985
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MUSCLE SHOALS, AL
VIN pattern	4T1BK36B88UXXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	25/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	65
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2008 Toyota AVALON Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Toyota AVALON Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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