| Issue ID | 1728079 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11398613 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/03/21 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | From the time frame of 2017 til the present, the headlamps on the vehicle would burn out for no apparent reason. Each time i replace them, they would last for about 4 to 6 months and then they would burn out again. Sometimes either one would burn, left or right, and twice i've had both go out at the same time. I don't understand what is causing the head lamps to burn out. I've replaced them each time, and in counting i have replaced them at least 10 times since 2017. This is totally unusual compared to my other two cars where i've never once had to replace the headlamps on these. It happens when the vehicle is being driven and other times when the lights are turned on before driving. Today (march 1, 2021) is has happened again, and this time the driver side lamp went out for no apparent reason. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 280000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILDOMAR, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BD1EB3EUXXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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