Issue ID | 919885 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10458185 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 18/11/09 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Headlights flicker and then go out completely. This is a repeated issue. Headlights on both sides will go out while driving. Sometimes the headlights will come back on; other times will not. This is applicable to the low beams as well as the high beams. Have notified toyota and they will not address the issue properly. Toyota will not admit there is a defect in the equipment in the 2008 avalon. Many other avalons in this model year are experiencing similar issues. This is a significant safety issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37707 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B28UXXXXXX |
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 | 26/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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