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2008 Toyota AVALON Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	874034
Internal NHTSA #	10418712
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	AVALON
Model Year	2008
File date	06/08/11
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	High beam lights stopped working suddenly. Indicator on the dash shows they are on but the light bulbs do not turn on. Checked edmunds and other auto web sites and see this is a problem with many 2008 models - very expensive ($131 each)light bulbs burn out within a year and design has been modified on 2009 model. Toyota admits it has a problem but is not replacing anything after 36,000 miles or 3 years. Seems the ones reported are going out at about our mileage. Tsa has reported it as tsa odi #tsb-0044-10. Cost to replace has been quoted as high as $3,000. My concern is that the entire lighting system could go out when i am driving at night on the interstate at 70 mph. Another concern is that driving the speed limit with low beams is dangerous here where there are deer that get on the road. Why does toyota expect consumers to pay for their design mistake that creates the potential death for their customers?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	43500
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Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	SPRINGDALE, AR
VIN pattern	4T1BF12B9VUXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	26/01/25
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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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