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Events: accident.severe rear end and front end impact. Hit by large box truck, spun around, hit again by same truck.failure:no air bag deployment of any sort.correction:unknown.automobile was a total loss.
I found that there is malfunction on the buttons on steering wheel, especially info button and buttons for climate.i researched the problem on internet and i found the problem is caused by a bad clock spring.also, i found the clock spring is related with air bag module.there are a lot of owners have the same problem (such as priuschat.com).i think that it could be a recall issue.and i experienced another problem.the accelerator pedal of my car was repaired by the recall service before.but when i release the accelerator pedal and try to push brake pedal, there is difference of height between both pedals.the height of brake pedal is higher than the accelerator pedal, even if i released the accelerator pedal.so it is dangerous to operate both pedals. When i tried to push the brake pedal after i released the accelerator pedal, my right feet was stuck with the brake pedal.i think the recall service for the accelerator pedal of my car was not successful.or there is another problem on the brake pedal of prius.
Driver side airbag did not deploy with head on impact with concrete median. Prius was traveling at 70 mph and was hit from behind at high rate of speed, sending it into three, 360 degree spins ending with head first impact into median. No airbags deployed. Airbags checked by insurance company inspector. Inspector said the airbag sensors were impacted and should have deployed the airbags if they were working properly.
I was rear ended at by a car goin almost full speed in a speed limit zone of 45 at a red light, while i was slowing down. While approaching the line of cars in front of me i started slowing down pumping my brakes to let to drivers behind know i was slowing down. I was then rear ended and shot into the car in front of me, lifting up the front of my car and smashing into another vechile. My firewall was completely bent in as well as half of the front bumper and frame torn off. I had no airbags deploy on either the passenger or driver side. It makes me concerned that if i would have been stopped at the red light, i could have obtained severe injuries compared to the whiplash and shoulder pains i currently have.
The toyota prius was hit head-on, causing about $8,000 in damage, but the air bags did not deploy.
On our 2006 toyota prius, the air bag faulty alarm came on continuously in december, 2008 under warranty and repaired.recently december 2009, the same air bag alarm came on again and remains on with engine on. We suspect there may be a faulty with the air bag system due to it coming in again in one year.
Tl - the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the driver became ill causing her to loose control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that vehicle rolled over and all the air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to her head, concussion, and minor bruising and lacerations to the face. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.pm
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the driver fell asleep while driving and crashed into a road barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained head injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 71,000.
I became ill while driving through a road construction area, becoming nauseous and dizzy. My head banged against the steering wheel and i lost consciousness, the vehicle leaving the road. I understand from reports that the vehicle rolled and, from looking at it after the fact, i believe this to be accurate.however, none of the air bags went off...there were four: two in the front and one on each side.none of them deployed.i sustained minor injury to my face (swelling and bruising to my right eye from impact with steering wheel and probably shift knob as well) and a concussion.local police filed an accident report. I have notified toyota of this. They said at least the side bags should have deployed, if not all of them.they said they would conduct an investigation checking at least the vehicle's recording device within 30 days and get back to me. I provided them with the name, address and phone number of the wrecking service that towed my vehicle and was in current possession of it.i had been the owner of this car only since 12 september 2013, having purchased it from a carmax dealer in virginia beach, va.
The passenger side airbag light showed that the air bag is "off" when someone was sitting in the seat.the vehicle had never been involved in an accident where the airbag had been deployed.the toyota dealer said it was a software glitch and repaired the problem, but he charged an $85 diagnostic fee, plus tax because the vehicle has more than 35,000 miles.i was under the impression that safety devices were not subject to warranty limitations.
The contact owned a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle suddenly stopped in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact's vehicle crashed into a road sign. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the engine failed. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and an insurance lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Toyota prius recall on airbags exploding went to get replaced and toyota mall of ga had no replacements. Updated 8/17/2015
Accident occurred in 2007.i was driving in moderate traffic on a two lane road.a car, two cars ahead of me, slammed on their brakes, and forced everyone else to quickly brake.i also slammed on my brakes, to avoid a collision.my brakes failed to respond in time, and resulted in my rear ending an suv in front of me.the accident caused several thousands of dollars worth of damage to the front end of the car.no air bags were deployed.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph over a pothole, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went airborne and the seat belt disengaged and caused the contact to be ejected from the vehicle. Additionally, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle and the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.updated 2/24/15updated 03/02/15
We were exiting 66 at exit 55 (fairfax co. Parkway) northern va. We were going 3 mph, a heavy delivery truck hit us going 40 mph pushing us with considerable force into the van in front of us. Our air bags did not deploy, none of them deployed. My husband sustained head injuries from hitting the steering wheel and i was bounced back and forth a few times injuring my head, neck and back.my doctors think my injuries were made worse by the fact that the airbags did not prevent me from being thrown so far forward.we called toyota and they did not want to investigate the issue.
Hit from the side, spun, then crashed head on into a power pole.no airbags deployed.even though equipped with the full curtain airbags,they did not deploy, nor did the front airbag.due to no airbags my head hit the side door multiple times and steering wheel.i was knocked unconscious, taken to the hospital.still have cuts on head, face swelling, black eye, neck injury and dizziness.
During the steering intermediate e shaft recall in 2013 the clockspring was damaged. After a few months the certain steering wheel buttons (info, front and rear defroster, and the recirculate air) worked intermittently at first. Then, about ayear after the recall, they only functioned when the wheel was turned sideways. Now they do not work at all. I'm concerned the air bag will be affected by this error.
On august 25, 2009 my daughter was involved in an accident with our 2006 toyota prius.this car had low mileage and a new set of tires.my daughter was probably going the speed limit of 45 mph when an emergency vehicle brought traffic to a halt, my daughter put on brakes but still ending up hitting the vehicle in front of her resulting in totaling the prius.thankfully, she was not injured, but the people she hit have a claim in for injuries, though none visible at the time of the accident.my biggest problem with this is that although she hit the car in front square on completely demolishing the front end none of her air bags deployed, none.on calling julissa at toyota headquarters i was told that they were designed not to deploy in this type of accident.i was dumbfounded, when were they supposed to deploy if not during a front end collision at about 35 mph.after i stopped shaking my head from disbelief i called back and spoke to a supervisor who in turn explained that the air bags reacted as designed, i suggested at that point that perhaps there may be a design flaw.i am not a rocket scientist but i have a pretty good idea what air bags are designed for, afterall i did pay all that money for them.needless to say i was not happy and am still upset that they would think the public is so stupid.as i mentioned the car was totaled and at the time was valued at $17,000.i received a full pay off for the car but feel they owe me something for the equity that was lost when the vehicle was totaled.i have photos and recorded conversations regarding the car and toyota representatives.
I bought my prius new in 2006, and the srs light has turned on intermittently since the first year.i first took the car into the dealer where i purchased it and they told me it was an anomaly and was nothing to be concerned about.this condition continued periodically over the life of the car with the same results each time.after the car was out of warranty, with a code toyota informed me that the wiring assembly would need to be replaced on one or both sides of the vehicle.the code is b1821 and the part number is 82161-47310.they suggest that i have the driver's side wiring assembly replaced first, then they can determine whether the passenger side wiring assembly needs to be replaced, as well.the cost for the drivers side alone is $2415.34.after i complained to toyota customer care, they offered to reimburse $737.75 for the part, if i have the work performed by a toyota dealer. I would still have to pay $1,612 for labor (13 hours) plus shop charges and tax.if i have to have the passenger side wiring harness replaced as well, they will extend the same offer.i argued that this error has been happening prior to the expiration of my warranty and they told me that there was no action recommended until after the warranty expired.i also argued that there is no way that i could have done anything to cause this to happen, and that it is unreasonable to expect that wiring inside my vehicle that is covered, not exposed to sunlight or weather, should fail after 6 years. I asked toyota to pay for 100% of the cost of the repair, but they refused.meanwhile, one or both of my airbags are not working and will provide no protection in the event of a front-end collision.
Driving in good weather on a local road and car skid light went on and wheels locked to the right. Steering was not responsive. The lack of steering caused the accident. However, the airbags did not deploy.
Automobile accident where the car rolled over on the drivers side and ended up on the roof.the car has front and side air bags, none of them deployed.
Travelling 30-35 mph. Tried to stop-brake pedal went to the floor and car accelerated. Hit a steel sign which totalled the car. Airbags failed to actvate even though the force of hitting the sign drove the engine back to the dashboard.city street.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 35 mph a deer crossed in front of the vehicle. The contact was able to avoid hitting the deer but crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a mild concussion, bruised ribs, and a bloody nose. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the insurance company declared it destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they wanted photographs of the damage. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owned a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated she stopped suddenly and a vehicle crashed into the rear of her vehicle causing her to crash into the vehicle in front of her. The seat belt did not restrain her nor did the air bags deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries. There were no passenger in the vehicle.the front and rear end had extensive damage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The insurance company was notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,900. Updated 10/14/11updated 11/07/11
Driver of a 2001 cadillac seville failed to yield the right-of-way turned left in front of the above listed 2006 toyota prius resulting in a front-end collision in-between the two vehicles, and the air bags did not deploy. Contacted vehicle oem (toyota); who refused to support or investigate the accident and provide any air bag deployment assessment (via edr download).damage to the vehicle was limited to the front-end, and passenger side of the vehicle.
Failure of airbag on 2006 prius to deploy after rear ending a car a 25 mph.car was totaled and chest and head swelling occurred due to hitting steering wheel.calls to toyota first indicated that air bag would not have been released due to "internal compartment of car not being violated." after air bag engineer examined pictures, subsequent calls indicated that air bag could not have been released as sensors were not activated as car bumpers on car hit were higher than prius.
Events: accident.severe rear end and front end impact. Hit by large box truck, spun around, hit again by same truck.failure:no air bag deployment of any sort.correction:unknown.automobile was a total loss.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The current and failure mileage were 2908. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle was hit on the driver's side, damaging the front tire, the fire wall, and the driver's side door.the driver stated that it was a perpendicular hit.the driver's side air bag did not deploy, and the contactsustained minor injuries.the contact filed a complaint with toyota , 200705021020.
Our family met with an accident n toyota prius. The other car came and hit the driver door and the side airbag never deployed. The car door is completely damaged and the windows shattered.
Events: accident.severe rear end and front end impact. Hit by large box truck, spun around, hit again by same truck.failure:no air bag deployment of any sort.correction:unknown.automobile was a total loss.
The problem first started in winter of 2016, only when temperatures were below 30 degrees. The trunk hatch release switch would not fully release, causing me to have to work the switch several times and pull up hard on the hatch in order to open it. The problem slowly got worse and weather no longer played a role in affecting it. It stopped working completely and no longer would open the hatch so it needed to be replaced.
While driving at night a headlight went out making it difficult to see.after restarting the car it came back on.this has happened several times.once when a headlight was out the second headlight went out making it extremely unsafe and difficult to pull off the road safely, just missed another vehicle.upon restarting one of the lights came back on.this is an extremely unsafe situation, it is life threatening.i has happened several times and continues to happen.i filed a complaint with toyota and they said i had to come in when it was malfunctioning.they later said that it was out of warranty.they are well aware of the problem and how many lives have to be lost until they do something about it besides sweep it under the rug.
Hid headlights on this vehicle and taillights go out on there own sometimes just one or sometimes all lights go out.problem is fixed when you turn the lights all the way off and all the way back on and they stay on for the duration of my drive or go out a few minutes later.have been pulled over by police multiple times for having lights out.have seen many toyota prius complaints about this same exact problem.
I own a 2006 prius with hid headlamps.one of the lamps has been intermittent for over well over 2 years.i have been to the dealer and have not been able to recreate the problem.when i do find out that the light is not operating, i simply turn off the lights and turn them back on and the lamp works.not sure for how long, because i cannot see whether or not the light is working until i am behind a car where i can see the reflection.
While driving, the instrument panel combination meter that displays the vehicle speed and other information went blank.after pulling over car, i tried to turn it off using the power button but it would not turn off.after a few tries, i held down power button for 5 seconds and it finally did go to accessory mode, but did not turn off altogether.it took several presses of the button to finally get the car to shut off.i talked to my local toyota service center who told me that this is a known issue and toyota extended the warranty for the combination meter to 9 years (t-sb-0172-09).unfortunately, i was 4 months past the 9 year mark, so it would cost me $1500 to replace the part.i have since talked to two other people i know who have the same model prius and they have had the same issue in the past year, one of which was replaced under warranty as he had the problem before the 9 year mark.the other was in the same situation as me as it happened after the 9 year mark.an online search shows that this is becoming a very common issue and happening to many just after the 9 year warranty expires, resulting in a lot of upset owners.i did check my files and see that a warranty enhancement notice was sent to me a couple of years ago that states that this issue has been reported by a limited number of owners and that if it does has happened to my car, i did not need to take action at this time.in hindsight, i should not have followed the instructions and instead took my car in and insisted on a warranty repair.i believe that this is a serious safety issue that should be handled as a recall rather than with a warranty enhancement with a limited warranty period.the car has less than 34000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle lost complete power, shut off and she had no control over the vehicle; however, she was able to restart it within five minutes. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle needed a new battery which she purchased and installed. Two weeks later, the failure occurred again. She took the vehicle to a second dealer who performed a diagnostics test which a code produced cited that a brake problem occurred. She called the manufacturer and a representative stated that they would notify her. On 3 occasions, when the vehicle was parked, the lights would flash on and off then the horn would honk for about a minute. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 57,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
2006 toyota prius headlights go out randomly creating an unsafe condition when driving at night.the headlight(s) will come on after turning off the switch.this has been a recurring problem since the vehicle was one year old.in one instance, both headlights went out which required and emergency stop.both headlight have been previously replaced under warranty.the problem in now occurring most times the vehicle is operated at night.
Toyota is familiar with the hid lights on their toyota prius' and even issued a tsb (t-sb-0030-08) and is still requiring the end user to pay upwards to $800 for the repair.within the last few weeks, i am having to turn my headlights on and off in the day or during the night so that i can have both lights on.it's an intermittent issue and many other owners are complaining about the same issue.it is a tremendous safety issue especially when driving at night.for the 2010 model prius, toyota has even taken out the hid lights.what is really going on here.i am not a happy consumer.
Passenger side head light goes out randomly.when the lights are turned off and then back on it will work for "some" period of time, could be seconds or days.car has been taken to the dealership multiple times for diagnostics and alleged repairs yet the problem continues.dealer has replaced bulbs & replaced some module within the circuitry.continues to fail.
Our 2006 toyota prius has a head light that goes off and on at random intervals which we consider to be a safety hazard.
Headlights intermittently go off when placed in the on position.sometimes one, sometimes both.does not matter if it is low or hi beam.this problem is ongoing since incident date.toyota sent letter describing how hid bulbs reach the end of their life by intermittently going out and states that you should minimize turning them on and off which can't be prevented if they go out while you're driving.i don't accept this to be fact, i think it's an electrical problem .
My front headlight does not always work reliably.it will stop working sometimes when i am driving, but may return to normal operation when i power off the car.when i tried to get this repaired, the technician could not find anything wrong.after researching on the discussion boards, i have learned that there are many other prius drivers that have this same problem.the car is only 2 years old.i believe that there is a design issue with the headlight drive electronics.
Without warning the dashboard stopped working. The car was stopped and power button was pushed at the time when fact occurred in a very isolated place with no cell phone service an little chance of any other car passing by. The car does not display anymore speed, mileage, fuel level and gearbox position, although the car was otherwise driveable. Warning lights are not working anymore also. Backup camera and lights also stopped working. Car also does not turn off most of time (the power button might work at random with some insistence). According to information gathered this could have been caused by a faulty combination meter, which toyota was servicing for free for some time owing to a high failure rate.
When vehicle is started no dash lights for fuel gage, speedometer, odometer inoperable due to faulty combination meter. No recall just extended warranty that toyota will not replace.
I own a 2006 prius with the high-intensity-discharge (hid) lamp option and have made an online report to you previously with no reply. When i asked the local toyota dealer they said they had no recall or safety issue bulletins regarding the issue. I had a friend ask another friend who is a northeast toyota dealer if he had heard anything about the issue. He sent toyota document titled "2006 to 2009 model year toyota hid headlight customer support program." last week toyota sent me the same document. The document places the blame on the hid head lamps, recommends turning the lights off during day time operation, etc. I am highly suspicious of their document and believe there is a more serious and potentially dangerous electrical problem involving the head lamps, etc. On a number of occasions the lighting system shut down completely (both head lamps mind you- not one)if the car was shut-off and again powered up the system restarted and the lights would come back on. Toyota claims it is a lamp issue. I don't believe it and think there is more serious electrical problem. It has happened to both my wife and i and in both cases we were placed in dangerous situations on the road. When it happened to me i heard a distinct click and all the lights went out. I happened to be on the interstate and took the first exit which to my dismay was not lit and i was totally in the dark. I had to open the door to see the white line marking the edge of the road and drive off the shoulder. Fortunately there was no traffic taking the same exit or there could have been an accident. A car did take the same exit at about 65 mph minutes after i got off the shoulder. I can only imagine the outcome had i not been able to quickly find the white line marking the shoulder. This has happened twice, and toyota claims it is how the bulb act when they are at the end of their life. If it has just been one of the lamps and the rest of the system didn't shut down their version might be believable*tw
On my 2006 toyota prius, one headlight intermittently goes out, but cycling the power switch will make it come back on. It seems to occur more after the car and headlights havebeen used, turned off for a short while, and then used again. Sometimes the light will go out five times in one minute, at other times it will stay on for hours with no problem. Other owners have had both lights go out randomly and sometimes both at once, which seems like a huge safety issue. I have not done any repair to date, as toyota so far has no definitive solution to the problem and dealers have had people paying $800 to $1500 to replace a variety of parts, and with some owners reporting that the problem has occurred again later after a repair.
My 2006 toyota prius has a problem with the driver's side hid headlight intermittently going out while driving.the light simply goes out on its own.to get it too come back on, i have to completely turn off the headlights & turn them back on.this is very dangerous at night.i have had this car only 2 years but, since it has 50,000 miles on it, the dealer will not fix it under warranty.they want to charge $1300 for a new computer circuit board, headlight & headlight housing.according to other prius owners on the discussion forum at www.priuschat.com, this is a widespread problem with the 2006 model prius.so far, toyota has not issued a recall.as this is obviously a serious safety issue due to defective parts / manufacturing, they should do so immediately.
The headlights flicker and then go out.it is necessary to turn off all lights and then turn them back on.the same thing happens after a short period of time.this happens when the car is moving and i have been pulled over because i was unaware that the lights were out while driving in the city.
The headlamp of prius 2006 intermittently goes offwhile driving. The problem goes away if the car is completely shut off and then restarted. Many others are reporting the same problem with prius and replacement of headlight does not rectify the problem. The problem is creating dangerous situation for driving, particularly during rain or snow because others cant see the car and the drivers visibility becomes greatly affected.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I am experiencing failure of the headlamps for the second time in 15 months. Last year when the headlights would go out while driving, turning off the headlights and then turn them back on the lights would have the light working again for a short time. I had the lights replace last summer and they then worked. Now the issue is starting again. I have own many different cars and have never had to replace headlights multiple times in 15 months.
Toyota prius 2006:headlamps go off intermittently, creating a very unsafe condition while driving.
Approaching state hwy. In cruise, assumed stop area would be slippery as it sometimes is in the winter..tapped brakes to disable cruise, applied brakes,kept right on going & ended in the ditch across the hwy. Was lucky that there was no collision.. Can't remember if the motor was racing at the time.
On the morning of may,04,2015 upon entering the car and starting it up the instrument panel fails to display. Not certain what the issue was i performed various check including the the accessory battery and attempted multiple times starting and stopping the car to no avail. I left the car where it was and a few hours later when i returned everything worked fine for a few more weeks then the issue occurred again. However, i have noticed that the issue is occurring now more frequently including when driving (stopped then go). Furthermore, whenever this issue occurs it becomes almost impossible to power the engine off and since their is no cluster display to let you know vital safety information, including speed, gas, mileage, gear (d-r-n) this creates an unsafe and hazardous condition for operators of this vehicle. Toyota motor corp. Is very much aware of this hazard which results from a manufacture defective combination meter.
Combination meter failed leavingthe vehicle without instrument cluster information. There is a manufacturerwarranty extension which does not cover vehicles on the road over 9 years. This represents a hazard to the public which has a documented solution and replacement components.
I have an intermittent driver's side headlight on my 2006 prius.i have been stopped by the police for safety reasons and i am concerned as it goes out, without warning, at night.the frequencies is every few minutes of so.i must continually switch the lights off and back on to get the headlight working for a few minutes.toyota knows of this problem but will not acknowledge it or fix it.the dealer knows of the problem but insists that i spend over $600 for a headlamp.(they later agreed to give me the lamp but want a $200 "deductible" to fix it.)i have been trying to get this fixed for over a year now but have had no results.
I was driving on highwaywhen suddenly i lost all power! i managed to take the nearest exit at 20 mph. Pulled over to the shoulder.hope you get the seriousness t s situation.my passenger and i could have died.bfstate of car before failure1> tank full shell vpower ( previous tank 57.8 mpg calculated costco fuel )2> mileage 9982 ( just completed 10000 mile service from capitol toyota ca )3> a/c on was changing setting ( moved from front vent to front and bottom vent ) just before failureheard a beep and then no power .tried flooring the accelerator sad.gif4> speed ~70mph5> both power outlets loadeda> garmin mobile 10x chargerb> htc 3125 phone charger6> phone conected via bluetoothnothing was done by toyota said they could not replicate the problemhence they can not change or fix anything.http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=33881&st=0
The right headlight turned off while the vehicle was in use and now the fog lights aren't working. Sometimes it would turn on and sometimes it wouldn't work at all. You just don't know when it will happen.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.when the roadways were slipper the vehicle would lose traction, and theengine would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated that only the 2010 models had a switch that would disengage for the traction control. The current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. Updated 12/17/09. *ljupdated 12/21/09
On 05/22/2009, my husband and his [xxx] had a car accident. My husband's car was hit from behind when he was driving a toyota prius with his friend sitting in the front passage seat. The backs of the chairs of the driver seat and front passage seat were move and broken.the seat back shaft damage failure. My husband and his friend both got hurt, and my husband was hospitalized for 6 days.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The combo meter on my car went dark this morning.i called toyota and was told that my warranty expired 2 months ago.this is not safe because there is no indication on what the vehicle is doing.also this feature causes the car to not shut off.
Known problem with combination meter - found it searching online once i realized this was the problem. I bought my car used and since it is no longer covered by toyota, it didn't come up in search. Having issues with there being no display on the dash and vehicle not shutting off for the entire time i have had the car. It only happens intermittently. This is a safety issue for sure! can't see speed, gas, gears...anything about car whether car stationary or moving.
Headlights on 2006 toyota prius keep going on and off for no apparent reason. Complaint has been made to toyota and all they have done is to reduce the price of the hid bulbs.
My hid light on my 2006 prius burnt out on driver's left side.took it in for a replacement and they told me that i have to replace both for a price of $500 and will only warranty for 1 year.i was told the average span for a bulb is 2.5-4 years.this is a ridiculous price for a light bulb.you should put pressure on the company to bring the cost for this safety repair down to a reasonable level.
My headlights continue to fail, increasing number of times, i reported it when the car was under warranty they could not fix it. 20 times while driving home from the er with my grandchild at night last night both lights went out. How is this not a recallable safety issue? the dealers just charge you to replace light bulbs which does not solve the problem, so then it is not listed as a complaint to them. This problem is getting worst. Are you telling police in my area not to stop priuses because it is not a safety issue when they see us driving without a light or no headlights. Can i send this complaint to anyone else above your agency? your form does not accept my vin number .
Toyota refuses to replace the combination meter in my vehicle although it only has 110k miles on it. They have acknowledged my vehicle was included with the batch of models that have this known issue under 2004-2009 toyota prius combination meter warranty extension ztv, but will not cover. This is not right for a consumer to be on the hook for toyota's quality issue. This is a significant safety issue and should be under a formal recall.
Several battery cells malfunctioned in the battery.battery was under warranty, got a free new battery.not sure what caused the battery failure.
My hv battery has a problem. The red triangle showed when the car millage was only 118000m. I checked with servco and replaced one cell of the hv battery. However, the red triangle showed again, and code reader found another damaged cell. That would be a possibility that the whole hv battery was damaged.
My headlights keep going off while driving.i have to turn them off then on again to get them to work.sometimes one, sometimes both, not always at the same moment.you know about this!nhtsa: i am going to hold you responsible if i am injured!!issue a recall now!!nhtsa action number : pe09019
I have 2006 prius. The passenger side headlight is intermittent. I have noticed this for about 2 months now. It has 35,000 miles. Have been reading this is quite common in 2006 prius yet toyota has not offered recall. Obviously driving with a headlight out is not only a safety issue but a legal issue as well.
I found that there is malfunction on the buttons on steering wheel, especially info button and buttons for climate.i researched the problem on internet and i found the problem is caused by a bad clock spring.also, i found the clock spring is related with air bag module.there are a lot of owners have the same problem (such as priuschat.com).i think that it could be a recall issue.and i experienced another problem.the accelerator pedal of my car was repaired by the recall service before.but when i release the accelerator pedal and try to push brake pedal, there is difference of height between both pedals.the height of brake pedal is higher than the accelerator pedal, even if i released the accelerator pedal.so it is dangerous to operate both pedals. When i tried to push the brake pedal after i released the accelerator pedal, my right feet was stuck with the brake pedal.i think the recall service for the accelerator pedal of my car was not successful.or there is another problem on the brake pedal of prius.
Toyota prius complete electrical failure causing the car to lose the steering, brakes all instrument displays including no hazard lights. Dead stick driving. Incident occurred unexpectedly while driving on crowded highway 5 north 1 hour from downtown la. I'm lucky to live through this.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact stated oneheadlight failed intermittently.on some occasions, the headlights remain illuminated and clearly indicate that the bulb has not burned out.the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they replaced the headlight assembly, which corrected the failure for two years.currently, the issue has recurred.the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 61,000. Updated 5/7/09 the consumer stated whenever the headlight fails, it can be restored by turning the headlights off and then on again. Updated 05/12/09.
Headlights, go on and off on their own.sometimes only one will go off, sometimes both.happens with high beams as well.lights come back on if i switch them completely off and then on again.may stay on for 30 minutes, may only stay on for a couple minutes.very dangerous as the lights have gone off at night time causing loss of visibility.
My wife and i purchased a used 2006 toyota prius. After about 6 months one headlight would go out. We could cycle the switch and the headlight would work again. After replacing the bulb with a original bulb. Both headlight have gone out. I took the vehicle to our local toyota dealership. They quoted a repair of $3800. I began looking for a lees expensive shop to do the repairs, when the owner of a shop[ informed me that toyota had settled a class action lawsuit concerning the hid ( high intensity display) units. That settlement has now passed the date to submit a claim. All claims had to be submitted by may 30th 2011. We had not purchased our vehicle at that time. Why has there not been a recall done on these vehicles? obviously toyota is aware that there is a problem with in the system or they would not of settled the class action suit. We now have a vehicle that we paid $15000 for that can not be driven at night or when it is raining out, because the faulty headlight installed by the manufacture. How can the government allow a major vehicle manufacture to allow these cars to stay on the road, and risk serious injury?
Intermittent and frequent failure of hid headlights in 2006 toyota prius. One light or the other and sometimes both will go out. Turning the light switch from on to off and back on will relight the bulb but at lower brightness. Frequently must do this several times as the bulb may stay on for a few minutes to 1/2 hour. Toyota refuses to acknowledge design / faulty components in hid control / power module.
Combination meter stopped working in cold weather. Know problem for toyota and a very dangerous one. They did one repair and warranty extension but vehicles now hitting higher miliage are having issues and it is documented by toyota in a warranty bullentin no. Pol12-05 from toyota
Headlight intermittently shuts off.it will later come back on again.same with a tail-light.there are lots of complaints about this please come up with a solution.it seems to be an extremely expensive fix at a dealership due to defective parts.
I'm among the many who have defective high intensity headlights in my 2006 prius.around 20k miles i started having problems with flickering and intermittent outage.the dealer wouldn't replace them for free and i couldn't afford the $1000 it would have cost to replace.while driving at night on a treacherous country road i almost went off the road when the lights went out completely while attempting to turn on the brights.
2006 toyota prius electrical system*cwthe consumer stated when she turned on her vehicle all of the electrical components on the entire dashboard were out. No displays, no navigation and no camera. When she arrived home, the vehicle would not turn off. The consumer contacted the toyota hotline and was advised the only way to shut off the vehicle, was to disconnect the battery. About an hour later, the vehicle shut off. The next day, the consumer took it the dealer where they kept it all day, but was unable to find anything wrong.the consumer noticed that she was filling the gas tank more often than usual. Shediscovered there was another electrical malfunction; the bars on the fuel gauge were not matching the amount of gas that was being pun into the vehicle. Updated 03/30/10.
The center console simply turned black.i have no access to any of the controls.this includes everything from heating and cooling, to back up camera, to gps mapps, to radio channell selection.the entire center console touch screen turned black and useless.i have been quoted $3,000 to fix the problem.after 4 years of un/deremployment, i simply cannot afford such a costly fix.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. The right headlight is intermittent.this is a safety hazard especially driving down a dark road at night.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to shut-off as needed with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on three separate occasions and the mechanic was able to either disconnect the battery or shut-off the vehicle as designed. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact filed a case with the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Consumer stated toyota is refusing toresponsibility even with extended warranty if problem occurred after 2012.
I am writing to you about a problem with my 2006 toyota prius. In july 2008, the driver's side electronic door lock actuator failed and was replaced by my local toyota dealer - i had extended warranty so it was covered. Now, the driver's side door lock actuator has once again failed.i have not contacted my toyota dealership because in2008 if i didn't have the warranty it was going to cost me well over $1,000.the failure of this actuator happening twice is unbelievable.i've noticed similar complaints by other individuals.
Headlights constantly go out. Research online proves prius vehicles with hid bulb systems have ballast issues causing constant blowing of either bulbs or ballast failure. Not only is safety constantly compromised, but it is illegal when a headlight goes out driving down the road.
After owning my used 2006 toyota prius for a week, i had my 1st incident:i was driving down the road at night, and right headlight went out, while left headlight remained on.turned the headlight switch to 'off' position, and then to 'on' position.the headlight came back on for about 5 minutes, and then went off again.about 2 weeks later, i started having the same issue with both headlights.i used the same method as above in order to get the headlights to come back on.it does not seem to matter whether or not i have just started the car, or whether it has been running for a while... The bulbs go out when the car is 'cold' and when it has been running for a while.i took the car to my regular mechanic to see if it was the bulb, etc. ( as electrical problems will not be covered under my used car warranty ).i almost wrecked the car going around a dark curve in the road the other day, when both headlights went out.i have also been pulled over twice for improper equipment... But fortunately, i was not fined.i expect that i will eventually get a fine if this problem doesn't get fixed... Or worse... I could have a wreck and be killed... As most of the driving i do is at night, and often... I drive on country roads that have no street lights... Not to mention... Deer running out in the road.
The hid headlights on my 2006 prius intermittently go out. This happens without any pattern. The car canbe sitting in the driveway with the lights on and after a few minutes the one headlight will go out completely (both low and high beams) the only way to get it to come back on is by turning the lights completely off and back on. Most recently i was driving with low beams on, when i tried to turn on the high beams all lights went out - very dangerous. Upon returning to low beams only one light came back on. Turning the lights completely off and back on did reset the lights to work but not enjoyable while driving!there has not been any pattern to these events. There has been numerous reports on-line reporting similar issues with prius hid headlights. This has been occurring on-and-ff since i purchased the car in january of 2008.
Car's engine would not shut off. Additionally, the digital dashboard (which shows the speedometer, odometer, gas gauge, etc.) would not light up. Toyota dealer says it is due to a failed combination meter. The part is on national backorder. It has been more than two weeks and my car is still awaiting the part.
Driving at night and headlight completely failed.took it in to dealer but was working then and dealer refused to document.this same thing occurred several times since then, both headlights failing at one time or another resulting in dangerously poor visibility.problem is intermittent and continuing with a failure just days ago. Toyota acknowledges the problem but refuses to take responsibility saying the current mileage is too high.problem first occurred when mileage was considerably under 45000.feel it is unsafe to drive the car at night.
Parked car at night in colorado in february, 2015.outside temperature was approx 25 degrees farenheit.we ate dinner at a restaurant, came out and started the 2006 prius.instrument cluster panel showeing the fuel gauge, odometer, shift position and speedometer failed to come on.turned car off and on numerous times - no instrument cluster panel lights.the following morning, the instrument cluster panel worked fine.this has happened occasionally since the first incident in february.this is a safety concern; one is unable to tell which gear the vehicle is in, the speed of the vehicle, or how much fuel the vehicle has.after contacting toyota, they told me the extended warranty had expired in december 2014.as a safety defect, toyota should still be covering a known problem.
I've got a package 6 2006 prius with multi-reflector halogan auto-off headlamps.the hid lamps on this model prius are notorious for failing within three years. See http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html.the passenger side headlights keeps going out. I can't really tell when or how it goes out since i can't see it. I'll notice it when i see the reflection in the back of another car. When i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes on short trips it will go out, sometimes it won't. It is not an event i can make happen.very similar to other posted descriptions.
Climate control buttons failure when steering wheel is straight; spiral cable/ clock spring failure.
Afternoon 07/11/17 while driving downhill @ 50 mph my 2006 toyota prius turned off- no steering, exterior lights, dash/computer lights, radio- except for front interior dome light. No warning lights prior to or after car turned off. I was able to brake (very stiff brakes) & pull over. Replaced 2015 12v battery hoping for quick fix. Car still would not turn on, could not be towed on flat bad for fear of damaging transmission. Car was towed to closest mechanic. On 07/12/17 independent mechanic said both coolant pumps failed and the leaking shorted a fuse and turned off the car. Every time they attempted to replace fuse it would pop fuse again. Mechanic replaced water pump (including coolant/antifreeze) & inverter electric pump (including inverter cooler water) & changed auto transmission fluid & filter ($1,115).early morning 07/14/17 dash display would not light up when car was turned on- no speedometer, odometer, gas gauge, reverse camera. (happened couple of times in past but could not duplicate for dealer.) while driving to toyota dealer i noticed computer screen stuck @ 48 mpg & 61 miles driven, but never increased miles as i drove 18 miles or updated mpg calculation. Refused to turn off car until someone from toyota dealer looked @ dash to verify condition. Toyota dealer says combo meter (combination meter) failure, which is not recall but "campaign" that expired & repair costs $1,111. Motherboard part can take up to 3 weeks but car cannot be driven while toyota "burns" my computer's information into new computer part. Toyota dealer provided loaner car until repair is completed. On 07/14/17 called toyota & filed complaint about water pump & combo meter. Toyota says hybrid electric water pump campaign did not affect my vin, which i do not believe. Toyota says combination meter campaign expired for my vin. Pending call back from toyota at this time.
About a year a go my passenger side headlight started turning on and off randomly on my 2006 toyota prius. I took my car to toyota of berkeley i-80 junction service center to fix the problem. I was told that toyota would be more than happy to do a full diagnostic on my car at the cost of $125 to see what the problem was but since my light was on at that time they did not think they could duplicate the problem. My passenger side headlight had been randomly turning off while i was driving and in order to get my light to turn back on i would have to stop my car, turn my lights off, then turn them back on, and occasionally this would correct the problem.recently my headlight went out completely and i took my car to toyota of dublin service center to have one of my headlights replaced. I was then shocked to learn that my car had hid lights that cost $400 per bulb plus labor to replace. My front bumper needed to be removed in order to get to the lights therefore it was not a simple job and would take a few hours to complete. Hearing this appalled me! when i purchased the car and the extended warranty i was never told anything about replacing the lights and how much it would cost. This is a ridiculous charge for lights that do not last three years. I believe that there is more wrong with this car than just a light that needed to be replaced. I feel that the faulty lights in the 2006 toyota prius are a safety hazard and need to be recalled.i am a single mother with two young children. I do not feel safe driving my car with my children, nor do i feel good about selling my car to an unknowing buyer, and i do not have the money to keep paying repair bills in the amount of $1000 or more to replace headlights! i am asking for an immediate recall of the 2006 toyota prius so this safety hazard can be corrected.
I was driving my husband to work when i noticed the instrument panel was completely dark. Tried turning the car off and then on again with no effect -- panel was still dark. It's particularly worrisome that i had no speedometer to tell how fast i was going, nor would any of the other indicator lights come on. When i tried to turn the car off a second time, it wouldn't power down, and i couldn't extract the key. I couldn't even lock the car so i could leave it there to seek aid. In doing research, i found that this is a known fault with the combination meter and toyota knows this is a problem and issued a warranty extension. However, their warranty only covered cars currently experiencing the problem when the letter went out and during a specified date range, irregardless of mileage. They would not have replaced the part during the warranty extension because i had not yet experienced the problem, and now they refuse to replace the defective part because my experience happened 4 months after their arbitrary cut-off date. A faulty part is a faulty part and should be replaced when they know it's a problem. This is a serious safety issue that should not have a time limit. The car is not safe to drive if you don't know how fast you are driving, how much gas you have, etc. And you can't shut it down or lock it either....updated 08/25/15updated 12/3/2015
The left and right headlights sometimes go out independently of one another.other times they both go out.of course, this is not good while driving in darkness. Flipping headlight switch to off and back on fixes the problem, but sometimes it's only a temporary fix and i have to do it again a few minutes later, and other times both lights remain on.for unexplained reasons, the problem is occurring more frequently now.it seems that this is not uncommon in the prius and i, myself, have seen other cars with a headlight out here in the burlington, vt area.in fact, a co-worker took his into the shop and they said it was a bad bulb.what i'm reading is that it's not the bulbs.
According to the toyota dealership where i have my car maintained, my 2006 prius is in need of a new motherboard. Apparently there was a recall on this prior to so many miles on the vehicle but i have missed this deadline as my car did not show these symptoms prior to the cutoff..my prius when turned on does not turn on the dash board features so i have no idea how fast i am driving. Once i reach my destination i am unable to turn my car off. The power button does not respond, usually for several hours. In these cases iusually leave my car on in the parking lot where i am and return over the next several hours to check on it. It tends to turn off after taking the car for a long drive several hours later. This occurs about twice a month now.
Both of my headlights went out at the same time the other day now the fact that both of them went out at the exact same time already tells me that its not the bulb,ballest or anything other then an electrical issue because everyone is having this problem and they have changed both ballasts and bulbs and the same thing happened over and over again, please make this a recall because it is very unsafe
In addition to my complaint, odi id #10400072, when i turn my headlights on, the lighting in my console loses it brightness--alot.during the daytime, it is very difficult to see the odometer/speedometer and all other information provided on my console... This includes the built-in gps/info screen.this is definitely a design flaw that toyota created and approved for sale here in the u.s.i cannot understand why toyota is not held fully accountable for these very serious flaws and are required to correct these very serious flaws at no cost the the innocent consumer that are victims for purchasing these vehicles fully trusting that toyota fully backed up their vehicles and reputation.what will it take to require toyota to make the necessary repairs to rectify these very obvious flaws in their vehicles?a death as a result of an innocent driver and his family trusting the toyota brand name? i sure hope not.
I have been having problems with my headlights going out for several years now.this is the same problem described by other drivers when the lights go out and can be reset by turning them off and back on again.for the first few years, the only bulb to go out was the right side.the bulb appears to have no bearing on the problem.i have put in new bulbs and had the same problem.i even tried switching the non-working bulb with the one that was working on the left side.the left side worked fine like this and the right side continued to fail.now, several years later, the left side appears to be failing also.even though i have gotten other recall notices, toyota never notified me of a settlement in this case.and, by the time that i found out about it, the settlement had expired.
The car was at a stop light when all the dashboard lights went out (nightime).when i tried to turn the vehicle off, the car would not shut down.this is a known problem to toyota especially on high mileage vehicles.the car has 217,000 miles (original owner).toyota issued t-sb-0172-09 as a "warranty enhancement program" in order to avoid an official recall of the problem.unfortunately, i missed the deadline by 3 months.
Dt*: the contact stated that there were on going problems with the vehicle stalling. Also, the gas and mileage gauge were unreliable.the last stalling failure occurred on the freeway while driving 65 mph which was the third incident.the dealer determined that the gas and mileage gauge were unreliable because of the way it was manufactured. The problems persist.
Toyota is aware of a widespread issue regarding the electric dashboard going out.they have refused to replace mine due to it being past the "time window".this should be a safety recall.drivers are unable to determine if there are any warning lights, what the fuel tank reads, mileage, or any other information.this affects more than just the 2006 model, as well.
I am the original owner of a 2006 toyota prius.last week, at 86,000 miles, while driving on the highway in traffic, a large red triangle warning light showed up on my dash with the low tire pressure light.i pulled off the road to check the manual and turned the car off.when i turned it back on many warning lights came on and i was unable to get the car out of park.called the dealer.they told me to get towed to the dealer, which i did.after 2 days they determined that it needed a new hybrid transaxle for $5,000+ plus miscellaneous other repairs totaling $7,723.toyota says the transaxle is covered under the powertrain warranty (60,000 miles) not the hybrid warranty (100,000 miles).there is a tsb for this repair, t-sb-0306-08 that states that it is covered under the california emission warranty in certain states, depending on model year, up to 150,000 miles. There seems to be new information that transmission fluid should be flushed at 30,000 miles.my dealer had only suggested this 2 weeks prior to the problem, when i was in for an oil change before a trip.i planned on doing it at my next service.i have a few questions?is this a common enough problem that it could be a ?defect??i read somewhere that if 4% of cars have the problem then it is a defect.is that right?over what time period if so?if not, how does that get determined?how can i find out how many transaxles have needed to be replaced before 100,000 miles on 2004-2008 model prius?s? is this repair coveredin carb states or not? i believe that maryland is a carb state now.would this warranty be retroactive to my car? is toyota responsible for not suggesting i get the transmission fluid flushed prior to this?
This complaint has not been qc'd. The contact submitted an email and requested that the official ivoq be written verbatim to the email. Kmj i have multiple situations with my toyota prius 2006 in the beginning of may 2014 i a loud beeping noise filled the car. The system had multiple lights displaying showing including the emergency brake light ( while i was driving), abs,vsc, a red triangle with an exclamation point in the middle, etc. As, this was happening car immediately started slowing down and i was forced to pull it to the side of the street. This same thing happened to me three other times while i was on the freeway. One time i was driving home from work and my car again started decelerating while i had multiple cars around me on the freeway. All of the lights were displaying, i put my hazards on and was forced to move to the side of the road while i was almost hit by the car behind me because my car was rapidly slowing down. I took the car to the dealership service center and they didn't know what the problem was. They did a diagnostic test, multiple test drives, but at that time they didn't know. So they told me to drive the car home and come back if it happens again. Within the week i was exiting off of the freeway with my children when i start hearing the loud beeping noise, all the lamp lights came on, and as i am waiting in line to exit the freeway onto a busy street the car stops. I panicked, put on the hazards, the car wouldn't allow me to shift it into drive it had moved to neutral on its own. I turned off the car, turned it back on and was slowly able to move the car. This time i took pictures of the lamp display to show the service members as well. My children, myself, and other drivers could have been seriously hurt! the toyota service center told us we have a bad computer, the problem is with the ecu, and the car went into a fail safe mode.
Both headlights go out on a random basis while driving.this may occur 30 - 50 times in 5 mile trip.
Purchased 2006 toyota prius used on aug 17, 2013 (61,500 miles). Within a month i was pulled over by police for passenger side headlight out while driving at night, but when headlamps are turned off and on again the headlight came back on, and the police officer thought he was crazy so he just issued a warning. The headlight continued to go out intermittently and i replaced the bulbs myself in november 2013 (philips hid headlight bulbs $95). The headlight still went out intermittently and i finally replaced both headlight assemblies in july 2016 by an independent mechanic (approximately $1000 at 143,000 miles). Passenger side headlight still goes out intermittently. Nhtsa launched a probe in april 2009, but then dropped the investigation after toyota said it would initiate a "consumer service campaign" to address the issue. Then there was a class action settlement in 2011, all of which the previous car owner missed. Toyota uses "campaigns" to avoid recalls. Toyota's website (https://www.toyota.com/recall) does not list previous "campaigns" related to the vin so buying the car used i had no way of knowing of previous "campaigns" that still needed to be addressed. Upon purchasing in august 2013 i took the car to a toyota dealership in san marcos, tx for a steering wheel recall but was not alerted to any other recalls or "campaigns" at that time.
Prius 2006 with headlamp problems that appears to be electrical and not just the bulbs.one headlight will go out then if i switch off the lights both will come on.it is not always the same light that goes out.when i turn on my lights it draws on the brightness of the dash lights and they dim.i will be driving with lights on and all the lights will go off until i switch the lights on once again.the dealer has informed me this is the led headlights which are 400 ea. And $90. Installation.this is outrageous and i know it is not just the lamps therefore they will then proceed to charge me for what ever else they think it might be such as the computer system.this should be under warranty.i paid the extra money for an extended warranty and they tell me this is not covered.i have been driving with this problem as i can not afford to fix the problem and do not trust the dealer to continue to charge me for this issue.after reading the chat rooms with other individuals with similar problems, this is a defect and needs to be recalled.they have been reporting this problem since 2004 or 2005.why has this not been addressed.
1. Headlight or headlights turn off unexpectedly 2. Occurs regularly on my car. Other owners report this problem and say it is a $1000 repair that doesn't always work.because the headlights dim, or shutoff on their own. I will often be driving with one headlight or no headlights and not be aware of it. Because they were working when i drove off. Due to the dimming feature, i cannot easily tell if they are off or dimmed until someone tells me. Then i turn off and on my headlights and it works for a while.3. I am told it is a $1000 toyota repair, that is not a permanent fix. I think it occurred under warranty, but i was not aware of what i was experiencing until after warranty expired.
2006 toyota prius. Letter from re onstar fmv defect *tgwthe consumer stated the system light failed to light, except when one was talking to the onstar advisor. Then it flashed green on and off as advertised. However, when the system was on and presumably ready for use, the green light did not illuminate. So far, the consumer was to connect to the onstar advisor when the light was off. The consumer received several answer as to why the system was not working as advertised.the consumer stated the unit ismalfunctioning and may not work in an emergency situation. The consumer received a call from onstar stating the problem he was having, was due to improper installation, because of an internal battery that required a connection before use. The problem has since been resolved. Updated 10/19/11. The consumer stated the onstar device malfunctioned again. Updated 08/15/12.updated 09/06/12. Updated 09/18/12 updated 02/11/13. The consumer stated a defect manifested itself by a partial loss of information on the center console display and there was a complete loss of the digital information displayed above the dashboard. The information included the speed, etc.the consumer stated when defect occurred, the power button became inoperative, which resulted in the inability to turn the vehicle power off or remove the electronic key.updated 06/22/15.updated 07/08/15.
Headlights of 2006 prius go on and off at will.i reported this to toyota dealer and was told that they had to change both bulbs.the intensity of the bulbs are normal when they come back on and i have never owned a car where the bulbs recover on their own.it appears to be a wiring problem of some kind and toyota's solution of changing the bulbs does not seem to be a reasonable solution.also the one year guarantee of an expensive repair does not seem reasonable.the toyota website shows hundreds of complaints for the same condition.
Discovered through failures repeated to dealers that certain items (brakes, dashboard, et. Al.) were recalled by toyote. Never received recall notices. Contacted toyota who demanded the vehicle be taken to dealer and now refuses to do anything. Have complete documentation to attach to this communication.essentially: dashboard failed, brakes failed when auto in operation.likely there are unknown additional recalls, etc. Of which we were not noticed
2006 toyota prius. My headlights failed on mountain road without any warning. I was doing about 50mph and swerved into the shoulder to avoid going off cliff. This vehicle is a death trap after dark and somebody is going to lose their life because toyota doesn't seem to take this seriously. I called their consumer hotline an was told i would have to foot the bill of nearly $900.00. I was then told by toyota to have the car repaired and they would reimburse me. I found a toyota dealer to do repair for $502.00 and now toyota tells me this was not a participating dealer even though it was an authorized factory toyota dealer. It truly seems like toyota is trying to avoid this problem. I now want to sell this car asap but am concerned for the safety of the person who will ultimately buy it from me. I'm wondering if i could face a lawsuit for knowingly selling a car with this serious safety defect ? please help us !!!
I believe its a glitch in the car's computer.at unpredictable and intermittent intervals the electronic heads up display does not operate.this leaves me with no speedomoeter, no fuel level indicator, no bright or dim indicator for the headlights, and the cruise control does not work.during the incidents the car also might not respond to the power off button, so it keeps running.this problem might last for a day or two and then it starts to work again.
As i was reversing and my foot was on the gas pedal a loud beep came on, all of the dashboard warning lights lit up including the brake light. I checked to see if my parking brake was on and it was not. I put the car on park and turned the car off and on. My car worked i drove a few minutes and as i was approaching the freeway i luckily came to a stop on a red light. Suddenly the same loud beep, warning lights, and break light came on and this time because my foot was on the brake pedal i felt the brake extremely hard/stiff. Because i was at a red light i quickly put my car on park turned the car off and then on again and made a right turn to avoid going on the freeway. I decided to carefully drive to a family member's house close by going no more than 25 mph with my emergency lights on i did not want to risk my brakes stiffening up and failing but i was in a congested area with no parking. I was fortunate enough not to get on the freeway and i was fortunate enough that this failure happened on occasions where i was either going very slow or already stopped. I don't know what could happen if i had to come to a stop and could not because my brakes were stiff. Toyota will not cover this manufacturers abs actuator defect that they know about because the deadline was dec. 2017. This is dangerous and can lead to accidents and even death.
Drivers side headlight intermittent
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the instrumen panel failed causing the contact to be able to view the reading levels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the combo meter failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that the instrument panel warrenty repair had expired and that the repairs would be at the contacts expense. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Car was brought to toyota of hollywood, florida for a new battery. When it was returned none of the dashboard was working: no speedometer, no gear shift indicator, no fuel gauge, no engine warning lights, no backup indicator beeper. Additionally it takes many tries over minutes to turn the car off and it locks the rear hatch which cannot be opened with the inside door unlock button. Obviously this is a dangerous and hazardous situation which i expected that the dealer and manufacturer, toyota, would take care of immediately. They claim that the car is out of warranty and won't fix it. It should be part of a vehicle safety recall.
I am writing to you about an unresolved problem with my 2006 toyota prius.in may 2008, the driver's side electronic door lock actuator failed and was replaced by my local toyota dealer.now, the driver's side door lock actuator has once again failed, along with the passenger's side actuator.my local toyota dealer informed me that the estimated repair cost would total $1,300.i indicated that in view of the extremely high repair cost and the prior replacement of the driver's side actuator, toyota should assume a share of the repair cost, and the dealership submitted the matter to their regional representative.the dealership subsequently informed me that the regional representative was offering to assume $300 of the repair cost as a customer goodwill gesture.i indicated that toyota should assume a greater portion of the overall expense for the current repair, and the dealership once again agreed to convey that point to the regional representative.however, the dealership subsequently informed me that, rather than offering any further adjustment, the regional representative's response was to withdraw its previous offer altogether, leaving me with the entire financial liability for the repair!i then contacted the national toyota customer experience center in torrance, california, to complain about the regional representative's summary retraction of the adjustment that it had already offered.a representative at the center subsequently informed me that he concurred with the regional representative's actions and was unwilling to reverse them.against the recent backdrop of widespread and serious mechanical problems with its products, the toyota corporation has publicly pledged a renewed emphasis on quality and customer service.however, the way in which it has chosen to handle my complaint has left me feeling bewildered, disrespected, and abandoned.accordingly, i'm writing to your agency to ascertain what other remedies may be available to me. Thank you.
Hid headlights go out randomly while driving. Each one goes out separately, but sometimes they will both happen to be out at the same time. While driving, this is corrected by turning headlights off and then back on. Same thing happens with the yellow running lights, one may turn off randomly. This began happening in fall of 2011, however new bulbs (hid and running lights) were purchased and the problem stopped temporarily, but within 1 year the same problems are occurring again. Similar problem with the rear license plate lights; one will be off randomly, but shutting the trunk hard seems to appease the problem. This may be a wiring problem, but the front lights should not be turning off randomly.
The insturment cluster ( speedometer, backup camera, etc) failed one night. A system reset restored things the next day, but now it has started to fail routinely. This is a safety issue y incapacitating the speedometer and the backup comera. Toyota states they have extended the warranty once and will not fix it, even though this car has never had this issue before. The car has 60,000 miles. The car also fails to turn off leaving a major potential for an unavoidable accident.
The electronic display inside my husband's car has blacked out twice now.both times it was taken to the dealer.the first time, they were not able to locate the problem; the second time they were able to discover what was wrong, told him that it was a common problem in that model car (approx. 2004-2010), that there was no recall for it, and it would cost $700 to repair.if this is happening to other owners, why isn't there are recall?when it happens, the speedometer is gone.warning lights, fuel gauge, back-up camera, etc. Are all out.this makes the car unsafe to drive.
Issue: 2006 prius with hid headlights work intermittently1. Events: no specific events leading up to the event other than regular driving and usage of the headlights2. Failure: the passenger-side headlight goes out every time i drive the car now and reduces night time visibility.3. Corrective action: i replaced the light bulb, but the issue still remains the same.from research online, it appears that this is a common issue with prius models between the years 2004-2007 and is linked to defects in the control units.
Toyota prius exterior lights shut down.this happens all of the time the car is driven.hid headlights turn off without the driver knowing and then keeps on driving until they are struck or hit something.other cars may not see this.this has occurred over 5000 times...
Failure of the passenger side headlight.
Known problem with combination meter - found it searching online once i realized this was the problem. I bought my car used and since it is no longer covered by toyota, it didn't come up in search. Having issues with there being no display on the dash and vehicle not shutting off for the entire time i have had the car. It only happens intermittently. This is a safety issue for sure! can't see speed, gas, gears...anything about car whether car stationary or moving.
Toyota prius 2006.rt. Front (passenger side) headlight goes out for no reason. After this is will not come back on, even if i switch from low to high beam.i turn the lights off and on that corrects the problem for about 3 to 15 minutes, then it goes off again.toyota said it was the bulb and replaced it at about 34,000 miles under warranty, but it did not change anything.then the next chance i had to bring it in it was out of warranty, so they will not cover.i thought it may be the igniter or transformer so i replaced that, but it still does the same thing. I see many prius' around town with their right front light out, so it seems to be quite common.i read on the internet that lots of prius people are having the same exact problem, but of course toyota denies that there is one.toyota simply charges $300. To replace the bulb, or $600 to replace the igniter, or $1,100 to replace the whole headlight assemble.replacing the bulb does not fix it, neither does the igniter, not sure about the whole assembly.the light goes off whether the car is parked or driving down the road, so vibration is not the problem.this is a huge safety hazard. Toyota is producing lemons, then simply replacing the bulbs and hoping your warranty runs out.toyota is making a ton of money off of this defect at $1,100 per light assembly, and even then i am not sure the problem is being repaired. This problem seems to be more common on 2006 and 2007 models.i just drove to the airport and back (45 min each way) and my light went out probably 30 times.many owners don't seem to know that their light is out.i notice, but i still feel like i am a huge road hazard.i would repair it ifi knew what the actual problem was.the toyota factory surely knows what the problem is and how to correct it, but if they bring the problem to the surface they know that they will be forced to pay for another recall, meanwhile they make a ton of profit off parts and repairs.
I purchased a new 12v battery at about 30k miles. At about 59k miles the 12v was discharging at random times.at first i thought it was because i was leaving lights on, but it began happening more frequently.i did some research and learned that when the key is in smart mode and it is within 10 feet of the car it can discharge the 12v.i turned off the smart key but the 12v discharged again a few more times until i could no longer get a charge when i jumped it.i had it towed to a local mechanic who installed a new 12v and 2 fuses ($500!!), but there were 4 or 5 warning lights that couldn't be reset so i drove it to the toyota dealer. For some reason the toyota service rep asked if i had all the recalls serviced.i was told i could not drive the car because it needed a new electronic converter unit ($5800!!!) and there was a real danger the car would die while i was driving.however, the mileage is only 62000!i called another shop that is hybrid certified and their expert said he sees the ecu going at 100,000 but not at low miles.all hybrid owners are aware of the potential risk of needing to replace the hybrid battery toward the end of the life of the vehicle, but that is nothing compared to the major expense and potential danger of the ecu failing. Why was i not told about this?i wonder why toyota's first question was to ask if i had all the service recalls, is there a recall coming on the ecu?
I have a 2006 toyota prius. With hid headlights.the headlights goes out about 2-3 times a day.when i notice it out, i have to turn the lights off and back on.this usually last a few more hours.this repair is very costly and not covered by the dealer.but, headlights are safety items and should be covered.
We have experienced intermitment headlight issues on the driver side going off and having to pull over and turnoff headlights and turn back on to get light back on. We have complain many times to the toyota dealer. Finally driver side headlight was replaced, then weeks later on the passenger headlight started doing the same i.e., headlight going off and having to turn off and turn back on light control. To this day this not resolved please advise.
Combination meter failed, there was no dash display, no speed display, and vehicle would not shut down.fortunately we were not out of town so we drove the vehicle to our regular toyota dealer,ourisman fairfax toyota, fairfax, va, and left it there.
I bought my 2006 prius in october of 2012 and ever since buying it i've noticed that the headlight on the driver's side goes out by itself.i actually went into the dealer within a week and told them my headlight was out but when i got there and i turned them on it was working.i was baffled.they didn't say a thing to me that this was a commonly reported problem that toyota wasn't going to be addressing.anyway, i left and the headlight problem has been happening ever since.i decided to just live with it because when i turn the lights off and back on, the headlight comes back on - at least for a while.i'm very worried that the same thing might happen to the other headlight at the same time.i've read online about the cost of replacing the bulb ($330) which is ridiculous since this is obviously a mfg flaw that toyota just doesn't want to pay for.please issue a recall on this before someone gets killed!!
Malfunction in hid headlights for toyota prius is chronic - always flashing off and on - mostly off.they were replaced once in 2007 for free while under warranty.this has been occurring constantly for the past 6 months and although i have a 5y/100,000 mile warranty, the dealership said this was only covered under the 3 yr/30,000 mile warranty and wants to charge me to fix this issue that is chronic with the prius.
The water pump went out causing the hybrid battery to die. Pressing the break is supposed to recharge the battery but the battery is now completely gone
Headlights go off at random times mostly the right (passenger) side but it has happened on the driver side also. When this happens i have discovered that they come back on if i turn off the lights and then back on. After driving for a short time they start going off again or sometimes it will stay on until i don't need them. The next time i use the headlights they work fine for a few minutes and then it starts all over again. Of course it's night when the headlights are used and with one of the other of the lights out this causes a visibility problem and can't see the road clearly. I have received a warning/equipment repair order from my local police and the dealer can't find a problem.the dealer has checked them a couple of times and can not find any problem.
I was driving on a highway 95 south, almost to delaware, at night in the rain, after 4 hours on the road, everything stopped working. I couldn't accelerate, i had no brakes, and eventually even my lights went out. The entire electrical system was out.i was in heavy traffic, and don't even know how i got off the highway, and to a gas station. The tow truck driver couldn't even jump the battery enough to get the car in neutral, and had a difficult time getting it up on the flatbed to tow it home.i couldn't even lock the doors.i had a new key made at the dealership on 10/17/19 and i was using that key for hours driving to ct and a couple of days later i was half way home when everything in the car stopped working.i was towed to my home in md because i needed to be able to unpack my car and computer before taking it to the dealership. When the second tow came the next day, i handed him the key by the front door, which was my old key, and he was able to get the car in neutral right away, and at the dealership the car worked just fine. The only difference was the new key. The technician found that "the immobilizer ecu has an intermittent open circuit failure, causing the key to be seen as unauthorized and stall the engine." from jim coleman toyota. Apparently there is a part of the computer system that shuts off all systems if it detects an "unauthorized" key--i.e. If it believes the car is being stolen.it seems to me that this is a very dangerous program in this car. I had been using that new key for several days, and had no problem, but for it to decide in the middle of the highway after hours on the road that the key was a fake, i could have been killed or i could have killed someone else.i would much prefer that my car be stollen than that someone might get killed but shutting off everything while it was on the road.
The passenger side headlight intermittently turns off and on. The lightbulb is still functional. This will happen wether i'm driving or stationary.
Both of my hid headlights went out (turned off) during normal highway driving. Since then, the lights have continued to turn off randomly during normal driving. When i turn the switch off and then back on, the lights operate fine for a while, then go back off. This is a very dangerous issue and i see it is a common issue.
One of the headlights worked sporadically. It happened the same day i purchased the car used from a toyota dealership, but i didn't notice it right away because it was daytime. The next day i went to the service department and they said i needed to replace the hid bulb which costs $300!!!!! after complaining to the dealership they replaced it at no charge, but i am concerned that this might be a recurring problem. I don't know if they replaced any associated parts or not, since the invoice they gave me just listed "engine elecrical concern" without an itemized list.
I was driving normally and suddenly a continuos beep was there,i tried to stop a no brakes.i was able to steer my car to a safe place.then used a toll service and took it to my toyota dealer.in a short time they told me they told me the computerized brake system was defective and the job will cost me $2250.00 i can not afford.i tolled the car back to my house .later i found that there had been a recall from toyota.i was never notified although i took my car there for regular checkups.note: my car was in motion and previous to incident i had descended a steep hill.i consider myself lucky on that date,three minutes earlier i would have been in great distress trying to stop my toyota prius.
Intermittent lose of headlights that can be either the driver's or the passenger's lamp.system can be restored by recycling the headlight switch.
The combination meter on my 2006 prius has an intermittent electrical short.this results in the dashboard lights going out while the car is moving.this problem with the electrical system on the prius can result in the brakes on the car failing.in addition the car often continues to stay on after we turn it off.this is also a safety hazard.toyota has refused our request to replace the defective combination meter, even though this is a widespread problem.
My toyota prius 2006 accelerated on its own. I called service and was told to drive to nearest dealer. But acceleration was scary out of my control other than by fierce braking. I have no idea how fast i was going, but had to put something in the box so i put 80mph. I stopped as soon as i could safely and where i could get signal to call (being in the country). As soon as i stopped the brake pads burnt up. I had to tick something on the "complaint type" but none of the categories quite fit. I was told that this occurred because of oem battery failure causing this problem.. It was time for service but otherwise had no indication the battery was low. I accepted this and paid the $903.42 bill for new battery, brakes. This probably also included a regular basic service and oil change. Now i wonder if this is a part of a larger picture. And what indication could there be so this doesn't happen again. I was very fortunate that this was all that happened and that i was on an empty country road at the time. Thanks for listening.
The right headlight went out and then went on. The problem has recurred.now the left headlight went out and then went on.we read that this is a common problem with the 2006 toyota. Will there be a recall?
My 2006 toyota prius headlight goes off when driving. It flickers first and then goes off. Sometimes one light goes off and sometimes both of them. When i turn the light off and turn it back on headlights work again. But after a while they turn off again. They stay on steady after i drive for more than an hour in long trips and after turning it off and then on again several times.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the engine and had the vehicle towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer stated that the battery was dead and replaced the battery. The failure mileage was 160,000. The vin was not available.
Sometimes as i drive the vehicle, after a while, either one of the headlights turns off randomly. I don't always notice when it happens, other than when pulling up behind another vehicle at a stop light and notice that there is only 1 headlight reflection coming from my vehicle. They both work normally if i turn them off and on again.
I drive a 2006 toyota prius. On november 13, 2009, for about 10 days, the dashboard would not light up on a cold start in the morning. It would light up after i hit a pothole or bump. The problem inexplicably stopped. My toyota dealership said they had received no complaints about this and could not diagnose/fix the problem since it no longer occurred.
Driver's-side headlight suddenly turns off while driving, usually within 5-15 minutes of driving. This occurs during both city and highway driving.since approximately may 2008, friends and family driving in front of me during group trips would periodically mention that one of my headlights was off. I would later check the headlights and find both operational. Eventually, i started to notice, through looking at the reflection in other cars, that my driver's side headlight would indeed be off. Turning the lights off very quickly and turning them back on again would usually solve the problem.however, as time went on, the occurrence became more and more frequent. Now, my driver's side headlight turns off suddenly, every time i drive, within 15 minutes of turning on. Flicking the lights off and on does turn both lights back on, but the problem returns again within 5-15 minutes.i am very concerned about this problem becoming progressively worse, and i have read many accounts online of both headlights eventually failing, which is especially worrisome. Updated 04/16/09.
I have a toyota prius 2006. Its headlight bulbs are not working. Lights go on and off. Sometimes we don't even know if they are off and other drivers blink us on the road to warn. Toyota dealership is telling us that we need new headlight bulbs. I have extended warranty through toyota. Toyota denied coverage from my bulb replacement. This problem has been reported by many prius owners. Toyota needs to recall the defective bulbs and take responsibility for this defective part. This is a dangerous neglect by toyota and can result in serious injuries and damages to its customers.
2006 toyota prius with hid headlights with 55,000 miles is used as a taxi cab. On july 11th, 2012 and progressing, the passenger side hid headlight would flicker and then turn off completely after 5-15 minutes of operation. Headlights must be turned off and then on to resume normal service. Hid bulb replacement did not resolve the issue. Toyota dealership only offered to replace the headlight without any explanation to what might be causing the issue.
The driver side hid headlamp went out while driving. This was out for about a day then turned back on while driving again.i have now noticed this happens every few days and only while in motion.
2006 toyota prius. Faulty headlights.replaced both headlights in aug 2010 only to have one fail jan. 3 and the other failed jan 8 2011.added daytime running lights by dealer in 2007 so do not have the ability to turn them off and on.do not understand how one can have both lights fail as stated in so many other complaints.
Hid bulb intermittently shuts off in my 2006 toyota prius.toyota wants to replace bulb ($162.50 each).however, according to the blogs, this is a recurring problem with prius's and may be a "controller" problem, not a bulb issue.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 55 mph, the instrument panel seized without warning. The vehicle resumed normal operation the next morning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
On july 20,2014, i noticed my passenger side headlight is out. I started the car and put the light on, it came on fine..while driving on high way at night all the sudden the light went out again passenger side.i pulled it on the side and inspect driver side light was working fine but the passenger side was out.i turn the light off and on again it came back on. At this time i am scratching my head that what is going on.i take my car to the mechanic he tells me the bulb is fuse.it cost me $300. To change the bulb. After few days after the bulb goes out again.i take it back to the mechanic he checks every thing is fine, tell me the bulb went out again.scratching my head again "bulb went out again after few weeks" i went to amazon and bought another bulb..and it went out again. I was pulled over september 20, 2014 buy cops to fix my headlight.headlight are still going out and i have to keep buying the headlight bulb.
Combination meter of 2006 toyota prius suddenly stopped working.thankfully, priuschat members have posted similar issues.my mechanic removed the combination meter.i sent board to company in ca to re-do the solders and update the transistor on the chip.
High intensity headlight problem on 2006 prius. Light goes off intermittently. Sometimes will come back on after flicking on and off a few times. Sometimes will not come on at all. Replaced passenger side at around 26,000 miles and driver's side a few months later. Covered by warranty those times. Now at 53,000 passenger side is out and dealer is charging $300.00 to replace headlight. Dealer stated that they have had many other customers with same problem. As of today there is no recall.
This is my 10th headlamp replacement.the dealers did most of them over the time i have owned the car.i am also an owner of a 2011 toyota prius. No problems with that one.
The first time i noticed the problem, my car was parked in the driveway after returning from shopping, still running, when my son noticed the right headlight was out.for some reason, i reached in and turned the light switch off, and then back on, and the light was fine.i figured it was an anomaly.from then, one or the other headlight would disappear every couple of months or so, but always reappear with a toggle of the light switched.i was severely underemployed, and simply could/can not afford the $500 parts & labor the toyota dealer wanted to replace both headlights.i just kept toggling and hoping for the best.i recently returned to full-time work, but with a commute of 1.25 hours each way.it was fine during daylight savings time, but now, i am toggling constantly, and both headlights are going out at the same time.i am traveling dark, country, roads, from fresno, ca to coalinga, ca to work at the pleasant valley state prison.i don't want to become a highway fatality statistic simply because nhtsa doesn't have the "[xxx]" to force toyota to recall these dangerous headlights.i was unemployed or underemployed for 4 years following a lay off in the summer of 2009.i simply cannot afford to pay the $500 out of pocket, and i really don't have any credit left.your inaction, nhtsa and toyota, puts my life on the line twice a day.you both will probably have my blood on your hands.[xxx] you!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On very cold mornings the combination meter (speedometer and dash lights) fail to come on. This first began in december 2014 shortly after having the ice replaced at the dealer, but it has been very intermittent. A few tries and the problem usually corrects itself. It is rarely very cold here so getting it to repeat the problem is difficult. Toyota issued an extended warranty on the known defect but it expired 4 months ago and i was never notified of the warranty extension. Toyota is aware that there is a defect. When this happens, the car will drive but there is no speedometer or fuel gauge andthe odometer ceases to work. I did not take the car to the dealer last winter because for one thing i couldn't make it repeat the problem and also because i suffered a grand mal seizure and was unable to drive the car for a year. Now i can drive again and everything has been fine until now that it is winter again. Toyota claims they notified me of this warranty extension but i never received a letter from them. I think it is a dangerous and known defect that should be repaired by toyota. I do not like driving without instruments!
Dash board disabled .caint see totally black.
I have two smart keys for 2006 toyota prius. One of them lose smart function and remote function. When a button is pressed, red light is not on at all. I have tested fob battery and it is ok. I believe that the smart key is defective.
2006 prius multifunction display defects, manufactuer wants $8,000.00 to repair.the mfd controls ac distribution.it affects my health. I have a skin condition, that requires cooling of my legs. The air will come on, but only from dash area, there is no other control method, because touch screen does not work. Also window defroster is inopperalble, from screen. There is a defroster button on steering wheel, it works only part of the time. I have had car into dealership 3 seprate times (at 2 different locations) they can not find the problem with steering wheel defrost buttom. I was told, there is no diagnostics for the electrical on this vehicle, the other dealership, just said " the tech found out defroster problem, is somewhere under here" as he reached under the dash area. The touch doesn't work at anytime, parked or going down the road. $8,000.00 dollars for this repair is way out of my reach. From what i understand it is a widespread problem, or a bad design. The defrost comtrol on steering wheel will come on/off when i hit a bump in the road or a rough railroad crossing. Driving without proper defrosting is very dangerous.
Hid lights fail while driving , at night it is very dangerous and can cause an accident. Where do i go to get them repaired / replaced without paying for the manufactures defective equipment ? i live in san jose, ca. 95111
Hi, after being parked for about 1.5 hrs my back seat on the drivers side caught on fire.i understand this is where a battery is and that newer cars of this brand have had recalls for this problem.
The vehicle unexpectedly shutdown while driving.there was no power and the brakes were boggy.the red triangle warning light came as well as the abs and engine warning lights.after pulling over the car restarted and drove fine but the red triangle remained on.the next day it was working fine.toyota was unable to find anything except a low voltage warning.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the combination meter failed and the instrument panel became inoperable. The failure occurred once. After several attempts, the vehicle shut down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
To date we have not had an incident, however i believe the failure of our headlight and the lack of toyota to correctly identify and correct this problem is unacceptable.the failure occurs everyday while driving the vehicle.we were told by the dealership to replace the bulb.the cost of the repair is over $500.00.after reading many complaints, the wiring or connection seems to be the problem, not the bulb.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 45 mph, all the gauges, meters, and lights on the instrument cluster failed to function. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
Combination meter is going out on the car.this controls the dashboard lights, meaning that i cannot see how fast i am going or if there are any gauges or sensors lit up alerting me to a problem with the vehicle.toyota had an extended warranty on this but it has now expired and they want $1000 to fix it.
I have 2006 toyota prius.i bought the car new.when it was about 2 years old, one taillight went out.when you tapped on the light, it would come back on.when it came back on it stayed on until i was traveling to chicago at night and i noticed that people were passing me and pointing to the back of my car.i pulled off the next exit, and both of my taillights were out.my son replaced both of them when i got to chicago and they have not gone out to date.then, when the car was about 3 years old, someone told me that i had a headlight out.i replaced the headlight.three months later.i got in my car one evening in town and did not notice (because the street lights were bright) that i had no headlights.i have since found out that this is a problem with many prius and avalon models.this is a serious safety hazard.i am thankful that i was not 2 hours out of chicago at night this time!
All toyota prius vehicles since 2004-- cannot see the dash board duringall bright, sunny days. Cannot seespeedometer- do not know the speed of the vehicle. Very dangerous !!!!!!! at night, a wide green slash appears on the windshield at drivers eye level. Impairs night vision. Again, dangerous -impedes rivers ability to see properly.
2006 toyota prius. Consumer states unintended acceleration *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was on cruise control, when the engine suddenly revved. He noticed the speed had increased from 72 mph to 74 mph. He released the cruise control and the engine stopped revving.he then set the cruise control again, and it happened again. The consumer also stated he noticed the lcd screen had froze and it was giving false information.the consumer has since sold the vehicle.
Impossible toread the dashboard on a bright day. Cannot determine speed-- this can be very dangerous-affects stopping distance andpedestrian safety.
Letter from senator murphy on behalf of constituent regarding his 2006 toyota prius warranty coverage (attn: katie agati).the consumer stated work needs to be performed on the hybrid battery pack. Toyota refused to cover the work under warranty, because the vehicle is out of the country.
When i go over a bump or uneven surface or grate or slippery surface while braking in my 2006 toyota prius, the abs (antilock brake system) and/or vehicle stability control/traction control activates.the problem is that when these systems do so, it feels like i lose all braking power and it seems as though the car accelerates.it is most apparent when it is wet out, but i've had this happen even in dry conditions.toyota dealership says that this is normal operation for the abs, but they seem to be correcting this same problem for 2010 priuses through a software change--but not any other year models.
The water pump went out causing the hybrid battery to die. Pressing the break is supposed to recharge the battery but the battery is now completely gone
I have two cars toyota prius. The first year of 2006. The second car of 2010. The second complaint is no. But with the first car toyota prius 2006. Many claims. In the first control. When turning the car at speed. The car is set aside. I remind the rest of the cars that i driving the car. Such cases were not observed. They are perfectly controlled in the corners of the road. Secondly, in cold weather in autumn or winter. Car windows are very foggy. From 30 minutes to an hour. While the car is warm and the interior too. Unable to enter the car, can not see anything.
"!", abs, and vsc lights come on and brakes stop working - while driving.must coast to side of road, turn off vehicle, and restart.then brakes work for a while until problem recurs.replaced brake stroke sensor.fixed problem for 17 months - 20,000 miles.again, brakes fail while driving.getting code dtc 1247 - fault in stroke sensor.told part is out of warranty and must be replaced again.vehicle shouldn't have a part that fails every 20,000 miles resulting in complete loss of braking while driving.
The car indicates a wheel slide warning in best of conditions at random times. Loss of power to car and difficulty in retaining control.
I used a uhual tow dolly to move my car about 30 miles. When i turned on the car to remove it from the dolly the vsc, brake & abs lights were on. I confirmed that my abs do not currently work.
2006 toyota prius vehicle stability control (vsc) engages when starting on wet pavement or sand/gravel.this abruptly reduces power, which is a dangerous situation when entering traffic.there is no ability for the driver to disable its operation on acceleration.
2006 toyota prius. If it encounters bumpy road while turning and braking, then stability indicator will light up and brakes will stop working for about a second. It feels like the car is being driven on ice. It can be reproduced at will. Just bumpy road surface and turning/braking at the same time. Did not take it to a dealer to have it looked at it though. Learned to live with it.
In addition to my complaint, odi id #10400072, when i turn my headlights on, the lighting in my console loses it brightness--alot.during the daytime, it is very difficult to see the odometer/speedometer and all other information provided on my console... This includes the built-in gps/info screen.this is definitely a design flaw that toyota created and approved for sale here in the u.s.i cannot understand why toyota is not held fully accountable for these very serious flaws and are required to correct these very serious flaws at no cost the the innocent consumer that are victims for purchasing these vehicles fully trusting that toyota fully backed up their vehicles and reputation.what will it take to require toyota to make the necessary repairs to rectify these very obvious flaws in their vehicles?a death as a result of an innocent driver and his family trusting the toyota brand name? i sure hope not.
2006 toyota prius.when driving over pothole or bumps, antilock breaks are triggered, and brakes do not work (temporarily).i have listened to the reports on the 2010 prius and would like to report that the exact issue has happened several times in my 2nd generation prius.this issue is not isolated to the 3rd generation model.
The prius stalls when starting from a stop on wet or gravelly surfaces (any low traction surface). This is almost routine when starting forward with a turn to the right or left. The forward motion typically stops, and then surges and stops and surges repeatedly until a momentum builds to continue rolling forward. This is frightening and dangerous, especially if turning out into traffic.the toyota dealer says this is the esc and the behavior is to be expected.
I am an owner of a 2006 toyota prius. I don't have a specific date since this type of failure has occurred several times. I construed this to be a part of the prius and did not think of lodging a complaint.but based on today's (2/3/10) report on prius' brake issues from japan, i feel compelled to point out that:there has been a typically recurring problem of the tires skidding as the brakes loose their grip when i have hit the brake as i am crossing a pothole or a road expansion joint or minor bump (not speed bumps) or just a wet spot. This condition has been noted regardless of the condition of the tires - meaning even on brand new tires. The vsc lights comes on when the car glides/skids over and moves past the point where i had wanted to slow down. I am not sure of the type of brake in this vehicle so i will be checking off all 3 kinds.
For aproximadamentely two years the brakes ave not been working properly and we took it to get evaluated and we were told it was the brake actuator. Now i was told that this is a security problem toyota dealership sells the part fo a little over $1,700 i was also told it should be your responsibility since it should be considered a recall because of this being a security problem. I run the rick to run out of brakes at any moment and i can not deive my vehicle like this.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the steering failed to respond while swerving left to avoid striking a deer.the contact lost control of the vehicle and it veered to the right.all four tires blew out and caused the vehicle to roll over three times.the vehicle was towed to a storage towing shop.the vehicle was destroyed.a police report was filed and injuries were sustained.the current and failure mileages were 50,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While applying the brakesat speeds of less than 15 mph, the vehicle performed as if it were temporarily losing braking control. Within moments, the brakes would reset and function normally. The dealer stated that the loss of control and the brake pedal malfunction was caused by the electronic stability control. The dealer also stated that the abs system was functioning properly for his year, make and model vehicle. The failure was recurred frequently. There were no related recalls or repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 71,423.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph over a pothole, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went airborne and the seat belt disengaged and caused the contact to be ejected from the vehicle. Additionally, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle and the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.updated 2/24/15updated 03/02/15
According to the toyota dealership where i have my car maintained, my 2006 prius is in need of a new motherboard. Apparently there was a recall on this prior to so many miles on the vehicle but i have missed this deadline as my car did not show these symptoms prior to the cutoff..my prius when turned on does not turn on the dash board features so i have no idea how fast i am driving. Once i reach my destination i am unable to turn my car off. The power button does not respond, usually for several hours. In these cases iusually leave my car on in the parking lot where i am and return over the next several hours to check on it. It tends to turn off after taking the car for a long drive several hours later. This occurs about twice a month now.
Poa93 code . Check engine light came on while i was driving
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 64 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to hartford toyota superstore located at (135 w service rd, hartford, ct 06120) where it was diagnosed that the battery and two ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted while the check engine warning light and the esp fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to lynch toyota located at (179 tolland turnpike, manchester, ct 06042) where it was diagnosed that inverter water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 237,000.
On the morning of may,04,2015 upon entering the car and starting it up the instrument panel fails to display. Not certain what the issue was i performed various check including the the accessory battery and attempted multiple times starting and stopping the car to no avail. I left the car where it was and a few hours later when i returned everything worked fine for a few more weeks then the issue occurred again. However, i have noticed that the issue is occurring now more frequently including when driving (stopped then go). Furthermore, whenever this issue occurs it becomes almost impossible to power the engine off and since their is no cluster display to let you know vital safety information, including speed, gas, mileage, gear (d-r-n) this creates an unsafe and hazardous condition for operators of this vehicle. Toyota motor corp. Is very much aware of this hazard which results from a manufacture defective combination meter.
This complaint has not been qc'd. The contact submitted an email and requested that the official ivoq be written verbatim to the email. Kmj i have multiple situations with my toyota prius 2006 in the beginning of may 2014 i a loud beeping noise filled the car. The system had multiple lights displaying showing including the emergency brake light ( while i was driving), abs,vsc, a red triangle with an exclamation point in the middle, etc. As, this was happening car immediately started slowing down and i was forced to pull it to the side of the street. This same thing happened to me three other times while i was on the freeway. One time i was driving home from work and my car again started decelerating while i had multiple cars around me on the freeway. All of the lights were displaying, i put my hazards on and was forced to move to the side of the road while i was almost hit by the car behind me because my car was rapidly slowing down. I took the car to the dealership service center and they didn't know what the problem was. They did a diagnostic test, multiple test drives, but at that time they didn't know. So they told me to drive the car home and come back if it happens again. Within the week i was exiting off of the freeway with my children when i start hearing the loud beeping noise, all the lamp lights came on, and as i am waiting in line to exit the freeway onto a busy street the car stops. I panicked, put on the hazards, the car wouldn't allow me to shift it into drive it had moved to neutral on its own. I turned off the car, turned it back on and was slowly able to move the car. This time i took pictures of the lamp display to show the service members as well. My children, myself, and other drivers could have been seriously hurt! the toyota service center told us we have a bad computer, the problem is with the ecu, and the car went into a fail safe mode.
Ice water pump failure at 51,000 miles.13 months out of warranty.dealer and corporate office would not cover any part of repair.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 20 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred six times. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,082.
Afternoon 07/11/17 while driving downhill @ 50 mph my 2006 toyota prius turned off- no steering, exterior lights, dash/computer lights, radio- except for front interior dome light. No warning lights prior to or after car turned off. I was able to brake (very stiff brakes) & pull over. Replaced 2015 12v battery hoping for quick fix. Car still would not turn on, could not be towed on flat bad for fear of damaging transmission. Car was towed to closest mechanic. On 07/12/17 independent mechanic said both coolant pumps failed and the leaking shorted a fuse and turned off the car. Every time they attempted to replace fuse it would pop fuse again. Mechanic replaced water pump (including coolant/antifreeze) & inverter electric pump (including inverter cooler water) & changed auto transmission fluid & filter ($1,115).early morning 07/14/17 dash display would not light up when car was turned on- no speedometer, odometer, gas gauge, reverse camera. (happened couple of times in past but could not duplicate for dealer.) while driving to toyota dealer i noticed computer screen stuck @ 48 mpg & 61 miles driven, but never increased miles as i drove 18 miles or updated mpg calculation. Refused to turn off car until someone from toyota dealer looked @ dash to verify condition. Toyota dealer says combo meter (combination meter) failure, which is not recall but "campaign" that expired & repair costs $1,111. Motherboard part can take up to 3 weeks but car cannot be driven while toyota "burns" my computer's information into new computer part. Toyota dealer provided loaner car until repair is completed. On 07/14/17 called toyota & filed complaint about water pump & combo meter. Toyota says hybrid electric water pump campaign did not affect my vin, which i do not believe. Toyota says combination meter campaign expired for my vin. Pending call back from toyota at this time.
I was driving on a highway 95 south, almost to delaware, at night in the rain, after 4 hours on the road, everything stopped working. I couldn't accelerate, i had no brakes, and eventually even my lights went out. The entire electrical system was out.i was in heavy traffic, and don't even know how i got off the highway, and to a gas station. The tow truck driver couldn't even jump the battery enough to get the car in neutral, and had a difficult time getting it up on the flatbed to tow it home.i couldn't even lock the doors.i had a new key made at the dealership on 10/17/19 and i was using that key for hours driving to ct and a couple of days later i was half way home when everything in the car stopped working.i was towed to my home in md because i needed to be able to unpack my car and computer before taking it to the dealership. When the second tow came the next day, i handed him the key by the front door, which was my old key, and he was able to get the car in neutral right away, and at the dealership the car worked just fine. The only difference was the new key. The technician found that "the immobilizer ecu has an intermittent open circuit failure, causing the key to be seen as unauthorized and stall the engine." from jim coleman toyota. Apparently there is a part of the computer system that shuts off all systems if it detects an "unauthorized" key--i.e. If it believes the car is being stolen.it seems to me that this is a very dangerous program in this car. I had been using that new key for several days, and had no problem, but for it to decide in the middle of the highway after hours on the road that the key was a fake, i could have been killed or i could have killed someone else.i would much prefer that my car be stollen than that someone might get killed but shutting off everything while it was on the road.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering ecu was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving the vehicle, it suddenly stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty. The failure was repaired. The contact also indicated that the air conditioner blower stopped operating and the front windshield could not be defrosted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 200,500. *dt
My car overheated suddenly, showed multiple warning lights, and was diagnosed as having a failure of the electric water pump --symptoms exactly identical to those described in !2v536000.my car did not stall but had the secondary conditions shown when toyota engineers tested the likely results of failure of the faulty coil wire.
Automatic transmission selector shifted from drive (d) into neutral (n).this could be temporarily corrected by manually re-selecting d, but in about 3 seconds, it shifted back to n.we drove by keeping one hand on the lever to keep it in d.after we stopped, the same problem occurred in reverse (r) -- the selector shifted into n after a couple of seconds.again, we were able to move the vehicle by maintaining pressure in the direction of the r selection.i've found several references to this problem on websites.it appears to be solved by installing a new selector assembly.
The computerized throttle control on the prius can get you into trouble.a prius will not reverse up a steep driveway.no matter how far you depress the accelerator, the engine will not go above about 1000 rpm, and the car will not move.now, if based on sound of the engine, you place the transmission in forward without first removing foot from accelerator, the car will rocket forward (and likely crash).it is quite easy to do this, as the engine is stuck at idle, then furiously revving with no change of driver input.father-in-law, and various pedestrians, were miraculously uninjured, but a very near thing indeed.
Engine failure; driving on roadways, highways the main warning light on dash lights up, followed by sudden engine failure seconds or minutes there after.toyota professionals have failed to properly diagnose this danger/malfunction, or recommend a proper solution.i have been caught on the interstate in very dangerous areas with total engine loss.this represents a major malfunction and could lead to serious injury, accidents and death nationwide.please alert others.
I had this car for 4 year and it had been more in the shop getting fix and on the road, repairs are very expensive but one wants to take care of theenvironment that i could say almost got me kill i was driving in the freeway at 60 when the car with no warning stop, that was really scary, i got it fix i would say a month after the samething happen but thank god this time i was in a freeway. Although my 3 kids were with me and got really scare.
The contact owned a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle suddenly stopped in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact's vehicle crashed into a road sign. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the engine failed. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and an insurance lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving, a whistling noise was heard coming from the engine. In addition, the check engine, abs reqd, air bag, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 232,000.
Car's engine would not shut off. Additionally, the digital dashboard (which shows the speedometer, odometer, gas gauge, etc.) would not light up. Toyota dealer says it is due to a failed combination meter. The part is on national backorder. It has been more than two weeks and my car is still awaiting the part.
Driving down the freeway, the shift lever jumped from drive to neutral at 65mph. Very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius hybrid. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, a red triangle warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.updated 02/25/14*lj
I was driving on a highway and the car on the right started to move to my lane without turning on turn signal, he probably didn't notice me as he was moving on me, i started to brake but brake pedal started to work at once, it started to work only after delay and after it started working i lost control over the car, abs signal turned on and i started to move to the left. I tried to prevent it but car was totally out of control and this caused the accident. The same happened to my wife in february when she was driving my car on highway. She just couldn't stop even though the distance to the next car was long enough. Brake pedal started to work with the delay and she bumped into the next car.
The vehicle unexpectedly shutdown while driving.there was no power and the brakes were boggy.the red triangle warning light came as well as the abs and engine warning lights.after pulling over the car restarted and drove fine but the red triangle remained on.the next day it was working fine.toyota was unable to find anything except a low voltage warning.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and immediately regained power. Approximately 24 hours later the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 167,000.
After long drive up mountains, vehicle lost power when going uphill, pressing on the gas pedal resulted in jerky movement of a few feet. Vehicle stopped. Checked battery and it was low but had two blue bars. No warning signs were lit on the dashboard. Managed to turn vehicle around and it coasted downhill with no subsequent problems. The loss of power occurred on a road with a blind curve. Turning back was a potentially dangerous situation. There was no warning of any problems. Dealer was not helpful in solving this potential problem.
I have a toyota prius (hybrid). A little cat got underneath my car without me noticing it and since this type of car does not turn the engine when you turn the car on, it does not make any noise (when you turn the car on it runs from the battery at the beginning... Eventually the engine kicks in) since the car made no noise the little cat did not notice that the car had been turned on and the little cat did not move away from the car. The little cat died within seconds and i had to watch him die, i had to watch him take his last breath, ihat to watch him suffer trying to get up i had to watch him wag his tail for the last time without me being able to do anything about it.this car is far too quite and dangerous for people and animals, neither one of them hear the car when you drive up right behind them and very often i have to watch out for people in parking lots because they never hear the car coming.the death of this little cat was devastating to me, i cried for an entire week and i do not wish that experience to anyone.i want to report this issue to avoid any other deaths of innocent animals and people.
The cooling system in my car is defective. The water pump is apparently leaking when i have committed no precursive action to cause it. This issue is related to the same issue in my other similar toyota priuses, where defective electric water pumps unexpectedly stop working. The other cars are consequently recalled and i believe mine should be as well.http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2012/11/toyota-prius-and-other-vehicles-recalled-due-to-water-pump-and-steering-issues.htmlthanks.
I am a rural mail carrier with well over 350,000 miles driven on my route withoutincident.i drive in all road conditions on gravel and paved roads. I was driving my 2006 prius on a wet but not muddy gravel road at about 38 mph. The back end began to slide a little.i let up on the gas with no response. I pressed the brake pedal with no response. I went into a deep ditch filled with 3 ft tall grass. I steered to drive the center of the ditch and continued with the brake fully depressed for about 15-20 ft, ripping the tall grass out by the root as i went.the car traveledover a driveway approach, still at 35 mph, striking the approach with the left front corner with enough force to bend the frame and do other serious damage, but with no airbag deployment.i continued over the approach and down the ditch, still at 35 mph, for another 30 or more feet.i was pressing and holding the brake and lifting the gas pedal with my toe.the gas pedal was not stuck and the engine's rpms were low. Only when i put the car in neutral did it slow to stop.it took several attempts to get the car out of this ditch as the traction control kept lurching and stalling.i was able to drive the car out and home without incident. It had to be towed to a dealership for over $4000 in repairs.this was in mid-2008 and i don't know if any corrections made or were even known at that time. This was an absolutelyterrifying situation.the car did not respond to any action i took.i had no control what so ever.thecar is no longer driven..
Starting up my toyota prius coming out of a car wash the engine stuck with high revs.i confirmed it was not the car mat because i had been in the car wash and that was my thought.could not get the engine to stop over revving (was consistently high).never went into high speed.was able to control it by putting it in low gear and neutral at the intersections.in less than 1 mile i turned off the car and did not have any follow-on problems.not the car mats.
Dt*: the contact stated that there were on going problems with the vehicle stalling. Also, the gas and mileage gauge were unreliable.the last stalling failure occurred on the freeway while driving 65 mph which was the third incident.the dealer determined that the gas and mileage gauge were unreliable because of the way it was manufactured. The problems persist.
The standard engine water pump was found to be leaking and had to be replaced on 10/1/11 at 32553 mi.the electric hybrid water pump was replaced under recall on 04/02/11 at 30222 mi.
My 4 year old toyota priuslost engine power on the freeway on two separate occasions. Driving in stop and go traffic on freeway i heard one beep as the car lost engine power slowed down and went to battery. A long row ofwarning symbols, starting with the triangle, lit up.i slowly exited freeway on battery power then turned car off. Irestarted car about 15 min. Later and engine started, only warning lights illuminated were red triangle and check engine light. Dealer replaced inverter pump assembly and flushed the inverter system.5 days after repair, while exiting freeway during normal traffic, beep sounded and engine shut off and the above order of events happened again. This time dealer replaced inverter assy (assembly?).
I own a 2006 toyota prius.before i heard of any complaints of the engine revving at high speeds, this occurred to me when the car was only 1 year old, while it was in park.the engine suddenly started revving at high speed shortly after i pressed the power bottom.i thought the engine may have been cold.i was still in park when i turned the engine off, waited about 2 minutes, then pushed the start button again with the engine returning to normal.around this time i had heard of a problem with the cruise control causing this problem, but it has not occurred since.
The check engine light comes on whenever outside temperature is above 45f or so.took it to toyota dealership and they said it was a faulty coolant flow control valve that was resulting in code p1121.the dealer said this was a safety issue since coolant can leak out, and recommended it be fixed asap at a cost of nearly $1000.this is not an uncommon problem for prius's and an online search showed that toyota did cover this under warranty (extension) for some model years up to 35k miles.i wrote to toyota motor sales to ask if they would cover or assist with the repair cost, and if there was a hidden recall or warranty extension on this issue, and they responded that i should just try to negotiate a better price with the dealer.i think toyota should cover this, it is a safety issue and should have been a recall.
I have a 2006 toyota prius that keeps going dead.it first happened in october 2006 when i drove to work out at curves.after being in the building for about 30 minutes i came out and the car would not start.called dealer.dealer said that the prius was a complicated car and i probably was confusing the computer by the way i was sequencing the start of the engine.in any case i let the car sit for a half hour and tried again and it started up.since thenthe prius has gone dead at least a dozen times.sometimes i could wait and it would start up.other times i would have to have it jumped.i have had it towed to jack taylor toyota three times. Each time they insisted that nothing was wrong with the car (although they did replace the aux battery).they insisted that it has to be something in the way i drive the car and suggested over and over that i do not drive the car enough miles.however, i drive the prius, when it is not dead, 250 to 300 miles a week and it typically goes dead after i have driven it somewhere.the last time i took the prius to the dealer was spring of 2008, they again insisted nothing was wrong with the car.i refused to take it back.we filed a complaint with toyota north america. Their customer service rep talked to the head mechanic at jack taylor and closed the case saying it was my fault that he car was going dead.she then threatened me by saying that i would be charged for the loaner unless i picked up the prius.the customer service rep at jack taylor arranged for us to use one of the dealer cars and said he would try to work things out.on sept 30 we had to return the loaner and pick up the prius.the prius went dead again on october 3rd at 2:00 pm.i know that there was a prius recall for 2004 and 2005 models for a similar problem.the mechanic insists that software problem was fixed and it is "impossible"that the 2006 could have the same problem.i would like some feed back from nhtsa.
Prius under engine dust cover keeps tearing away from bolts on body. Part replaced for the 5th time. Car low to ground. Comes in contact with parking bumpers, etc. Toyota denies responsibility. A design flaw with front edge of cover exposed to low lying objects causing it to be pushed back from anchor bolts. Can be easily resolved by designing cover to fit inside lip of frame rather than outside.
Owner of a 2006 toyota prius purchased april 29, 2006. We have noticed a problem with the engine revving up while driving. We're driving 45-55 mph and lasted only a few seconds. We could feel a power surge in the acceleration but before we could actually analyze what was happening the event was over. Occurring approximately 6 times. On july 21, however, it occurred again, lasting much longer. I was traveling on a road at about 45 mph, then slowed to 35mph for a slower moving vehicle. I waited for a time to pass, then changed lanes and accelerated to pass. Exactly after, while attempting to pass the acceleration increased with a big surge of power, engine revving. I attempted to slow the car, first tapping the brakes then fullbraking but the acceleration was greater and my brakes would not stop the acceleration. I did not know what to do. I was coming up onto a busy intersection with a stop sign but was unable to stop the car. I was able to slow it enough with the brake to get around the corner. I raised my feet off the floor, keeping both hands tightly clutched on steering wheel. The car continued to accelerate until it reached 62 mph, then it suddenly stopped accelerating. I then had control of the car again. Wentto the toyota dealer where i bought it. We have a 8 year or 80,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. They could not find anything and ended up charging me $80. This problem does exist. And scared me. I still don't know what to do if it happens again. Today i looked on the internet and found other reports of the same problem, one that ended up in a serious accident.see http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/prius_reconsidered i hope that you will investigate and make toyota find the problem before anybody gets killed.the toyota people could not make it happen again, and ascertained there was nothing wrong.
2006 toyota prius gasoline engine shut off.the following light illuminated on the dash:master warning light, hybrid system warning light, brake system warning light, vehicle stability control system warning light and malfunction indicator warning light. The vehicle continued to operate at a low speed on the electric engine and the consumer was able pulled onto the side of the road.the consumer shut the vehicle off then after a few minutes started it back up.the vehicle operatednormally but all the light were still illuminated.the vehicle was parked until the next day.when the vehicle was started the lights were no longer on and the vehicle operated normally.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.
I have a 2006 prius.when going over bumps, i experience a total loss of power for 1 or three seconds -generally. A yellow light also comes on the dash board. It often happens daily.i have only had one or two experiences when the power didn't return so quickly and then i was afraid because i had no brakes and was just skidding.i believe that i have seen this problem discussed by other prius owners of chat sites. It can occur at any mileage speed but i was only able to put a mileage number in the boxcan it be fixed?
1.normal highway driving after approximately two hours in hot weather.2.engine stalls (quits).engine will not restart until after 15 minutes "rest".has happened twice - only on long trip.3.two different toyota dealers were unable to diagnose the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred an additional time and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were not available.
- the contact called regarding a 2006 toyota prius.the contact stated that therecirculationgas valvehad a design flaw.the vehicle did not no have automatic recirculation, had to press a button.the contact stated she got a car full of exhaust from other vehicles.the contact took the vehicle to a dealer ,and she was told there was nothing that they could do.the contact stated the failure mileage on the vehicle was zero.the current mileage was 46000.8ak
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate on its owns and the speed increased to 90 mph.the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to slow down, but failed to come to a complete stop.the contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and turned off the ignition.upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticedthat the brakes where smoking.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they determined that the floormat was pinned down to the accelerator pedal when he applied the brakes.the brakes were completely destroyed and the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $1,600.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 76,000. Updated 04-14-09 updated 04/15/09.
I have two smart keys for 2006 toyota prius. One of them lose smart function and remote function. When a button is pressed, red light is not on at all. I have tested fob battery and it is ok. I believe that the smart key is defective.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving 30 mph, the all weather floormat disconnected from the hook, slid forward, and stuck to the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to accelerate.the contact became aware of nhtsa campaign id number 07e082000 (equipment).the manufacturer stated that the recall was addressed on an individual vehicle basis and did not have any further information concerning the toyota prius.the current mileage was 15,300 and failure mileage was 12,005.updated 3/4/08 the consumer stated the mat had been re-attached to the floor hooks.
2006 toyota prius. Letter from re onstar fmv defect *tgwthe consumer stated the system light failed to light, except when one was talking to the onstar advisor. Then it flashed green on and off as advertised. However, when the system was on and presumably ready for use, the green light did not illuminate. So far, the consumer was to connect to the onstar advisor when the light was off. The consumer received several answer as to why the system was not working as advertised.the consumer stated the unit ismalfunctioning and may not work in an emergency situation. The consumer received a call from onstar stating the problem he was having, was due to improper installation, because of an internal battery that required a connection before use. The problem has since been resolved. Updated 10/19/11. The consumer stated the onstar device malfunctioned again. Updated 08/15/12.updated 09/06/12. Updated 09/18/12 updated 02/11/13. The consumer stated a defect manifested itself by a partial loss of information on the center console display and there was a complete loss of the digital information displayed above the dashboard. The information included the speed, etc.the consumer stated when defect occurred, the power button became inoperative, which resulted in the inability to turn the vehicle power off or remove the electronic key.updated 06/22/15.updated 07/08/15.
Toyota prius 2006. I pressed accelerator all the way down to accelerate and got stuck there. I was able to stop the car with the brake. It happens twice in july 2009. Once i stopped the car i checked if the floor mats have done so. The floor mats were not the cause. The accelerator was stuck all the way down even with the engine off.... And only after a minute or two of the car stopped and engine off did came the accelerator back. I brought the car to the dealers and they told me that it was the mat. I told them that was not the case. The dealer put some grease in the accelerator and did a few more things (cleaning around and the fuel injection i think). Since theni have avoided pressing the accelerator all the way down even when i need the power to accelerate at the entrance of highways and has not happened again. But there is definitely something wrong with either the mechanics of the accelerator or the electronics that somehow gets the accelerator stuck when you press all the way down. This should not happen and needs to be repaired.
Received notice from manufacturer that i should remove the driver's side floormat from my car as it might cause the accelerator to stick. Said they would send more information later. I removed it promptly but am concerned about my safety because other toyotas were advised of the same thing but their accelerators stuck anyway and it wasn't due to the floormat. Spoke with the dealership about this and was advised that my "06 was not being recalled. Since toyota has lied and evaded issues repeatedly i do not feel safe in my car. I am a realtor and carry clients in my vehicle which creates additional liability for me. I would like to trade cars but the value of my car is less due to toyota's problems.
While driving my prius i have experienced brief moments of unexplained acceleration.it was startling when it happened but was also over quickly.i believe it has happened twice.once was about one week after i had taken the car in for maintenance.i can remember thinking i might have to take the car in again.it felt like the acceleration when using cruise control, however, i don't and wasn't using cruise control.i have only the floor mats that came with the vehicle and do not believe this was caused by the floor mat.
I received notification from toyota some months ago of a floormat/accelerator problem indicating they would contact me when a solution was available.it has now been months with no word. Recently, i contacted them only to get a response concerning a 2010 prius braking problem. My vehicle is a 2006 prius.
Dt*:the contact stated the gps navigational system does not accept addresses rendering it inoperable.the manufacturer was alerted.although the vehicle was seen by a dealer, no repairs were made because a remedy was not available.
Hid headlights failed prematurely on a 2006 toyota prius. Manufacture states would last life of vehicle or approx 190,000 miles. Dealer has indicated it will cost $900 to replace 2 bulbs (incl labor to remove bumper). I have read that hundreds of owners experienced exact same problem with 2006 prius. Obvious that there was a material failure issue and the dealer will not budge to replace defective bulbs/controllers. Safety issue as the light goes out intermittently - without warning.
Both of my headlight go off while i am driving from time to time, incident happening more and more frequently.
The passenger side headlamp on my 2006 prius will unexpectedly turn off. If i quickly turn the lights off and on again, then it will usually fix the problem but not all of the time. This headlamp failure happens about 80% of the time that i use my headlamps. The dealer wants $1700 to fix the problem which they say has an unknown cause. The cost is excessive for me at this point.
I have the same problem as many, many other prius owners, with my 2006 prius's hid lights going out while driving.when i realize that one or both lights have gone out, i flip the headlight switch and they come back on, only to go out again within seconds! toyota says this is a dealer-only item and the hid bulbs cost $300 a piece! these bulbs are not available at auto parts stores. The price is exorbitant and very unaffordable for many people. This is a serious safety issue! toyota should recall their priuses and fix this issue once and for all instead of ripping people off and putting their lives in danger! please help put some pressure on toyota to do the right thing.
I'm among the many who have defective high intensity headlights in my 2006 prius.around 20k miles i started having problems with flickering and intermittent outage.the dealer wouldn't replace them for free and i couldn't afford the $1000 it would have cost to replace.while driving at night on a treacherous country road i almost went off the road when the lights went out completely while attempting to turn on the brights.
The right headlight for our 2006 toyota prius goes out intermittently.when the lights are turned completely off, then back on, the headlight begins to work again.this is a regular daily occurrence and has caused us to avoid using the vehicle at night for safety reasons.the headlight controller was replaced in 2008, when we first had the issue, but the problem has resurfaced.toyota has said that there is no problem with the parts and has refused to correct the problem under warranty.
2006 toyota priusfront driver side hid headlight turns off.if i turn the lights off and then back on, the headlight comes back on and functions perfectly.this happens at random occasions (day, night, smooth roads, dry, wet conditions), checked connection and all connections are fine.
Intermittent headlight failure.pulled over on 03/01/2010 by a sheriff deputy with a warning that one headlight was out.five minutes later after a stop, headlight worked fine.various times over the past year one or both headlights have gone out only to come back on later.
Hid left headlamp blinking went to dealer they replaced 300.00 bulb, had to fight for warranty (25,000 miles).the very next night the right side went out. Got a warning from the police. They replaced that one under warranty. Now at 46,000 they are doing it again. 600.00 plus labor! out of warranty now. Also the self leveling feature points the lights all over the place. These things are a safety hazard.
Headlights constantly go out. Research online proves prius vehicles with hid bulb systems have ballast issues causing constant blowing of either bulbs or ballast failure. Not only is safety constantly compromised, but it is illegal when a headlight goes out driving down the road.
Multiple hid headlight failures started appearing after 5.5 years and 110000 miles.dealer wanted $500 per bulb (frontier toyota) to replace the bulbs with no guarantee that would fix the problem. After researching bulb changing procedures i found the front end does not require removal if you have small enough hands and some patience. I purchased 2 new aftermarket hid bulbs for $55 and replaced the "old" bulbs. The new bulbs lasted about 3 commutes before one, then the other started turning off on me. Now the headlights act the same as before, headlights randomly turning off after 2-5 minutes on the dark road. Re-cycling the headlight switch brings them back to life for another 3-5 minutes. Now i am faced with replacing one or both ballast units that drive the bulbs. This will required removing both headlight assemblies to access the ballast boxes which are mounted to the sides of the assemblies facing outward towards the fenders ! this will require bumper facia removal to remove the light assys. Lovely & expensive. If after replacing both ballast assemblies doesn't work, i will be forced to replace the vehicle's ecu, or brain ! another expensive checklist item. Good thing i am capable of doing this myself as i can save the greedy labor charges, but its not right that toyota gets off scott free. They should recall all prius' no matter the mileage or age. This is a highway safety matter and the latest olive branch from the judge was nothing more than a wrist slap.
Afterabout 7 months, i started having the passenger front light of my carintermittently go off and on.if i restarted the car, it would go on to begin with, and then go off sometime while i was driving. When i would take it in to the shop,usually i hadto wait a while and thecar would be turned off and when the service agent would come over the light would be on and they couldn't do anything.after three fix it tickets from the police, they finally fixed it under warranty.but not long after they fixed it, the drivers side started doing the same thing.i went to the dealer and said that there must be some problem with the lights and asked if this was a known issue and they said no.they said they wouldn't cover it under the extended warranty.when i got home ilooked on the internet and saw it is a known issue.i called them back and they said they weren't allowed to tell me it was a problem and they didn't tell me that i shouldcall the national toyota customer care.then a week later i got another fix it ticket from the police.the problem persists till today.i am very nervous at night to drive with only one headlight.thetoyota dealership in marina del rey did nothing .
I own a 2006 prius and i have been noticing my hid lamps randomly flicker off these past few weeks. The failure occurs everytime i turn on my headlights. I have not done anything to correct the failure yet but am going to go to my dealership to get it looked at.
My car is equipped with hid-type headlights. The passenger-side headlight will occasionally extinguish at random times. This hid lamp failure does not seem to correspond with any specific driving conditions, i.e. Bumpy road, extreme temperatures, driving in a turn, etc... It just happens randomly and without warning.this has become a problem since i cannot always detect when the lamp has or will fail; and my state requires that my car has two working headlights to be considered "safe." turning the headlight switch off, and then back on, will generally fix the failure, but only if i identify the problem and only then temporarily.this does not appear to be a simple loose connection problem or a burnt-out bulb.
I own a 2006 prius with hid headlights.after 50,000 miles, the passenger side bulb will go out after being on for 20 minutes or so.if i turn the lights off and back on, the bulb lights up right away and then blinks off approximately 20 minutes later.if i was going down the highway at night, this would be a safely hazard.i called toyota corporate. They said this is a know issue, but no recall has been down yet.they stated that as of 1/2008, the bulbs have been redesigned to not have this problem.they said since my car was out of warranty that they would pay for the bulb (approximately $150), and i would have to pay for labor.labor, depending on where you get the repair done, could be anywhere from $50 to $300, just for one headlight replacement.since i didn't buy the extended warranty this issue was not covered.i agreed that toyota would pay for the bulb.i had the bulb replaced.i paid for the labor and they paid for the bulb.there should be a recall on the old bulbs!
My 2006 toyota prius driver side head light goes out after driving the car for a few minutes. When i turn the switch off then on the headlight comes back on again but for only a few minutes. It happens every day, intermittently and at night it can be dangerous. It appears to be a common problem with only the 2006 prius with hid headlights and only on the drivers side.as of this date i understand from other owners that toyota does not know how to fix it. I am going to have it looked at this week.
Both headlights (hid) on a 2006 toyota prius failed 3 times last night.turning off and on the headlights ( at highway speed!!!) corrected the problem.toyota has previously sent out a letter noting the "payback of replacement hid" cost but for both to fail out of the blue is very suspicious.
Head lights & tail lights turn off intermittently in 2006 prius.procedure:start carturn on headlightswaitone or both lights go offturn off lightsturn on lightslights are back on.repeat above...
Hid headlights on this vehicle and taillights go out on there own sometimes just one or sometimes all lights go out.problem is fixed when you turn the lights all the way off and all the way back on and they stay on for the duration of my drive or go out a few minutes later.have been pulled over by police multiple times for having lights out.have seen many toyota prius complaints about this same exact problem.
Hid headlamps on a 2006 toyota prius will shut off at random times.turning the lights off then back on will re-engage the headlamps.there have been times where both lamps have shut off at the same time.
The hid headlights on my 2006 toyota prius intermittently go out one at a time. Once they go out they stay out unless i manually turn them off and then oni cannot determine when one of the headlights goes out. The problem is when driving with only 1 headlamp i have had several instances when the other headlamp has gone out as well leaving me with no headlights at night.if i hadn't known to turn them on/off i would have been driving on a road at night with no headlamps.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving 70 mph, the headlights failed.the contact turned the activation switch on and off and the headlights illuminated again.the failure has occurred on numerous occasions.the headlights will shut off without warning even when the vehicle is idling.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the two front headlights would need to be replaced at the cost of $600 per light, plus labor.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer because there were no recalls.therefore, no compensation would be provided.the failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 58,600. 4/01/09 *njupdated 04/06/09.
Headlamps going out ,sometimes the left headlamp and sometimes the right, also both can go out. To correct the problem temporarily you have to turn the lights off and on again they will work for a short time. No parts have been replaced yet toyota says they need for them to act up before they can diagnose.
I was driving at night when oncoming traffic started honking me. I was curious why, until i realized that my front lamps were turned off even though the dashboard indicator showed them on. As it was a serious safety issue, i took them to nearest autozone and they told me that the lights are absolutely fine. I was baffled by it, so i called the dealership and theysaid it is a known issue just turn them off and back on when you notice them go out and have it checked during your next service.during the service, they told me that they are going to charge me for diagnostics (even though it is a known issue) and asked me that it is going to cost me over $500 to fix it. When i did some more research i found out that there was an extended warranty (5 years or 50, 000 miles) but no one at the dealership mentioned that to me back in january when i called them and now i was over 50,000 approxat 53, 000 miles and ineligible for free replacement.my whole point is that this is a serious enough issue to qualify for a recall and not just extended warranty as someone could get killed because of toyota's negligence. Before registering this complaint i called the toyota customer service explaining them everything but got no help from them.
2006 toyota prius headlights intermittently go on and off, usually one at a time, but sometimes both at once. Turning them off and then back on temporarily resolves the problem. The problem with intermittent hid headlight operation appears to be common with the prius, but is also occurring with other models. I own a sienna with the same problem. The dealer first replaced the hid computer $1,100, then the bulb $400, and now tells me i need a whole new headlight assembly for another $1,100. This is all in three months. The service technician said "if its not working, give it a little hit with your fist." not easy to do on the highway. The point is that inoperable headlights are a safety issue, police officers can stop you for it, and you cannot pass inspection without operating headlights. Reading the posts on this site, it is clear that there is a manufacturing defect that is contributing to the problem.
My toyota prius has developed headlight problems that can't be permanently fixed without costly work.the headlights turn off intermittently for no reason.it usually can be rectified by turning off the lights and turning them back on.however, this has had some serious consequences.in one case an oncoming car thought my vehicle was a motorcycle nearly clipping my car.i was furious and the driver stopped to explain.i didn't even know my left headlight was off.in another case i was distracted by the light problem and turning off and on the lights that i nearly drove through a red light.this is very dangerous and it's left me without any sense of security that my lights are working or when they might fail again.it's a sporadic problem that happens with both headlights, usually one at a time.in the past month it's occurred at least once every night that one or the other light has turned off. At times i don't even know it's off.
I have a 2006 toyota prius and the driver's side headlight will intermittently shut off while driving.this has been occurring for several months, and the passenger side headlight had the same problem today. It's difficult to know when the light shuts off unless i'm driving at night or can see the reflection of the car in another vehicle. As it stands, the driver's side will only stay on for a short time now after i turn the lights on and off.
Headlights intermittently turn off while driving.although several people had told me my headlight was out for several months, it seemed to be functioning when i checked it.then, once i saw that passenger side headlight was off when i was behind a shiny vehicle.i turned the lights off & then on & it immediately illuminated.i noticed from time to time that i had this problem, but it always corrected by turning off & back on.since i leave my headlights turned on all the time, i thought maybe every time i started the car i needed to turn them off & then back on.it is impossible to detect that i am having this problem unless i hit a dark patch of road or get behind a shiny vehicle at a red light.then the driver's side headlights began having the same problem.i took the car to my regular mechanic twice, but he was unable to find anything wrong.the frequency of the problem seemed to grow over time.saturday, i made an appointment with the dealership & that's where my car is today.sunday evening i googled prius & up popped 'headlights.'i was very surprised!i began to read & every story was my story.the repair can be very very very expensive.this appears to be a serious safety hazard to me, especially since the driver often has no clue of the problem.i feel fortunate that i did not cause a wreck or get a ticket because of this.
1. No special event led to failure. First failure occurred at about 35,400 miles (odometer). 2. Two headlights go out simultaneously while driving on an intermittent basis. Each headlight can also go out while driving independently of the other.3. Powering off /on the car resolves the problem. Turning the headlights off and on again solves the problem. The repair shop (dealer) could not recreate the problem and so did not replace any parts at my first visit. I am about to go back and try again.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. The left front headlight failed and was replaced on november 10, 2007 for $522.05. It failed again on may 8, 2009 and was replaced today for $274.28. The right headlight failed on january 1, 2008 and was replaced for $$187.50. The right headlight failed again on february 16, 2009 and was replaced for $272.64. There are nearly 500 nhtsa registered complaints regarding sudden loss of headlights on the 2005-2008 hid headlight equipped toyota prius automobiles. These complaints all describe an identical defect in the headlight systems of these cars: one or both headlights will unexpectedly shut off while driving the automobile. Clearly, having one or both headlights unexpectedly shut off while driving, especially at night, is a serious safety issue. In addition to the almost 500 registered nhtsa complaints there are hundreds of internet forum posts documenting the toyota prius hid loss of headlights issue. The nhtsa registered complaints and the forum posts provide a wealth of data describing the problem including: accounts of suddenly having both headlights shut off while driving at night in traffic, toyota's inability to provide a definitive overall fix, toyota service department's failed attempts to correct the problem on individual cars, consumers paying for parts and service that do not correct the problem, consumers being forced to call toyota corporate in order to get at least partial reimbursement on the up to $1,800 repair costs, repairs that last only few thousand miles, etc.
Driving along and the headlights just go out in he middle of the night. Faulty headlights.
Headlight stops working all of a sudden.when you turn it on then off it works again.does this continuously, i never know when they are out.
Ever since i bought this car the headlights have been problematic.i have had either light go out intermittently and flicking them off/on fixes them until the next day.i have even had both lights go out at the same time.replacing the bulbs fixes the problem for about a year but the problem returns. I am now preparing to replace my 5th bulb for what is sure to be a temporary fix.toyota's offer to replace the bulbs several years ago was not an actual fix for the problem.
I have a 2006 prius with approximately 68k miles on it.both headlights simply go out without warning.the first time this happened, i was on a back road and nearly went off a corner into a ravine.it was my presence of mind to brake quickly and cycle the headlight switch that prevented a serious accident.based on my research, this is a known problem yet there is no bulletin or announcement of any kind being sent out to prius owners.when the dealer said that it would be nearly $700 to simply replace the bulbs and that might not be the end of repairs to correct the actual problem, i was speechless.i'm unemployed at the time and such a costly charge to do something that won't even address what is clearly a defect is simply not acceptable.i had to sleep in my car on a business trip that i just returned from because i didn't want to take a chance on being pulled over at night for defective equipment and incur even more expenses.will someone actually have to die in order for this issue to get the response that it deserves from toyota?your agency, without full review of data that toyota was to send to you, has prematurely decided to not treat this as a safety defect.you have made a mistake and leaving this as a civil court matter is a complete cop out.
I own a 2006 toyota prius i that has hid headlight system i have replaced the computer once and at least 2 bulbs which go out intermittently.i had one go out again and if the other side goes out before i can get it serviced i won't be able to drive it at night at all.
Headlights, go on and off on their own.sometimes only one will go off, sometimes both.happens with high beams as well.lights come back on if i switch them completely off and then on again.may stay on for 30 minutes, may only stay on for a couple minutes.very dangerous as the lights have gone off at night time causing loss of visibility.
2006 toyota prius hid headlights intermittently fail.initially the problem would occur once out of every 5 times when using the headlights... Now the failure occurs every time and switches between passenger & drivers headlight failing -- have not had both fail at the same time.passenger side is usual culprit.system resets and can last for hours of nighttime driving just by turning lights off then on again.vehicle has not been involved in any accidents and i have followed the routine toyota service schedule.toyota expects owners to fork out large sums of cash to replace bulbsbut are not addressing the underlying safety issue that intermittent headline failure causes.safety recall is in order!
Drivers side headlight goes out after being on for awhile turning the switch off then back on the light comes back on it has hid lights.
My 2006 toyota prius had intermittent headlight failure for over a year - i am aware from prius owner website of several hundred others with this same problem.after being stopped for faulty equipment, stranded in an extremely dangerous area of downtown miami, i paid $963.00 on 6/26/09 to have both hid sub-assemblies replaced.they failed again on sunday july 5, less than two weeks later when i was on the fl turnpike, over 150 miles from home, miles from a rest stop or help, alone and in the dark.i was forced to drive in the dark for miles before i could pull over and wait until daylight.toyota has been made aware of this dangerous issue but have done nothing to correct it.it is not a mileage issue - i have put less than 200 miles on the car since the blasts were replaced. Someone is going to be badly hurt if toyota does not step up and find a more permanent solution to the faulty hid ballasts.
Intermittent failure of lights.car had 20,000 miles on it when headlight starting failing intermittently.after about another yearthe other side startedfailing intermittently.i and others on yahoo prius group have the same problem with the headlight going off intermittently. Could cause an accident, as at times they both go off.after turning them off and then back on they burn but you never know if one or both will go off. Toyota knows there is a problem with the headlights on the second generation prius but has made no attempt to recall or repair the problem.we are all left on our own to solve the problem.
2006 prius w/hid headlights...they intermittently fail.turn the off/on knob and they come back on.started at about 30k on left side, left side failed 90% of time and @ 35k right side started failing.dealer had no knowledge of problem when discussed at 35k service.now 40k and trying to get covered under warranty.
Intermittent failure of hid headlights on 2006 toyota prius.occurs frequently when driving, either light or both turning off randomly.in every case to date switching off and on again has restored the failed beam(s).
My 2006 toyota prius with hid lights has a serious safety issue in that at any point while i am driving, one or both of the headlights will flicker, dim, and eventually turn off. The only way that i can get the headlights back on is to turn the headlight switch all the way off, then turn it back on again, causing my car to be without headlights for at least two seconds each time i must do this. At times, it is difficult to notice that one light has gone out, and on multiple occasions, i have found myself driving without any headlights as they have both turned off due to this electrical/bulb failure. I am very afraid of driving at night, as at least one headlight, if not both, will turn off about every thirty seconds. It is very dangerous for the headlights to turn off without any warning.i have contacted toyota and they claim that bulbs are not covered under warranty, so they will not pay to fix the problem. The dealership has quoted me at $1,500 to replace the bulbs and computer ecu unit, which is an exorbitant amount to pay for something that is clearly defective and very dangerous.
2006 prius having repeated hid headlamp problems. Left side or right side will shut off, never both.not relative to climate or weather.dealer recommended both lamps be replaced, $420, plus $90 diagnostics fee.citation for light law infraction.reviewing internet chat rooms, apparentproblem with the light systemjustifying an investigation. Over 50 occurrences.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact stated that the vehicle has hid (high intensity lights) that would not operate correctly.the driver's side headlight would operate momentarily when the vehicle was started, but then dim after a matter of minutes.the dealer estimated the repair cost to be over $600.the contact also filed a claim with the manufacturer and is awaiting a decision.the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 64,000.
Right headlight intermittent failure. The headlight goes out intermittently without warning. Comes back on again (for awhile) when lights are switched on and off.based on internet research, i think this is a common manufacture defect affecting safety.
Went to dealer for 90k service. Was told left headlight was out. Replaced. Headlight goes out intermittently. Need to turn lights on-off to have headlight turn back on.
When in motion the left front hid light goes out. Turning the light switch off and back on (dangerous on the road at night) brings the light back on. May happen several times in one trip or maybe not at all. Weather irrelevant. Has been happening past several months.
Failure of the passenger side headlight.
The headlights on our toyota prius began malfunctioning at 55000. They would flicker, fade and then fail. I had to flick the switch off then on and they would stay on a few minutes before fading away. I noticed there are quite a few complaints about this on some prius discussion boards. The cost to fix this is more than $400/light as the whole assembly has to be replaced.
Problem with intermittent hid headlight operation failure, drivers side failure even on high beam when driving, turning off/back on light comes back on but may fail again. Passenger front headlight works fine.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights would intermittently turn off. The contact would turn the lights off and turn them on again but they would turn back off suddenly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired (the contact was unsure of the details of the repair). The failure occurred again 30,000 miles after the repair. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 67,000. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Hid headlight shuts off while driving in the dark.flicking the switch off, then on turns it back on but later shuts off again.
Driving down a dark road both my headlight went out. I almost wrecked. I then turned them on an off and they came back on. This is the second 2006 toyota prius we have owned with the same issue. There should be a recall....does someone need to die over this common issue?
The headlights individually go out sporadically.when the car is turned off, and turned back on again, the headlights work.usually, its the left headlight but has also been the right.replacement of the left headlight did not correct the problem.today, the "ecu's and hid bulbs" were replaced.don't yet know if this corrects the problem.i have heard of others with this issue and am concerned that there should be a recall.losing headlights is dangerous.
In june of 2007 i had my head light replace in my 2006 toyota prius.i would be driving and it would randomly go off and on.warranty covered the cost. It is april of 2008 and both headlights are going on and off again.at first the right one was randomly on and off and now both right and left, again are on an off and on occasion i will be driving down the road and both go off. This is not a light bulb problem. It was diagnosed as an electronic problem with the wiring behind the light.my car is only 2 years old and should not be having electronic problems, head lights flickering on and off.mechanicsville toyota fixed the first electronic problem with warranty.now no one wants to hear my problem and i believe this is happening to others.
2006 toyota prius hid failure for unknown reasons.headlights work intermittently.deal says to just replace bulb that is not correcting the problem.works one minute then out the next.
Headlights work intermittently. Have changed the light bulb modules twice and the problem still occurs.
As i was driving my 2006 toyota prius at night, i noticed the road seemed "dim" on the right side. I turned the lights off then back on and it was brighter. Later i noticed the same thing and pulled off the road to find the right headlight was not on, but it came back on after turning the switch off and on again. This has happened several times over the past couple of months, sometimes affecting the left headlight as well. Once, last month, as i was driving down the highway, both headlights turned off! fortunately i was able to quickly flip the headlight switch off and on to remedy the situation. The headlight bulbs have been checked and do not seem to be the problem. Help!
2007 toyota prius with hid headlights that intermittently go off.this is a problem with many prius with the hid headlights.we had one replaced on 11/28 at a cost of $240.00.the other has problems also but we could not afford to get it replaced at this time.toyota repair says light system overheats, maybe.they aren't sure.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.the headlights go out intermittently.when the lights are turned off and then back on, it seems to fix the problem.took it to the dealer and they said since they were working at the time there was nothing that they would do.this is a huge safety issue.this has happened on several occasions now, going back a few months.
The hid headlight problem started about a year ago on my 2006 toyota prius.i noticed that the right headlight went out as i was trying to drive around a cloverleaf at 5:20 am.i did not discover until later that i could turn off the lights and turn them back on and it will come back on.at first it was so intermittent that when i took it into the dealer for service they could not get it to go out.in the last two weeks i have to turn it off and on repeatedly as i travel to my job in the early am.i took it into another dealer when the light was out so they could decide how to fix it and they told me to turn the car off.i was sure that within the hour that they had to look at it that it surely would go out for them, but the service man told me that they could not get it to go out.i have now scheduled to take it back to leave it for a day so they can trouble shoot it.my car is no longer covered because i have 57,000 miles on it.
Faulty hid lightbulbabout a year ago, i replaced the driver side hid lightbulb and now i have to replace the passenger side hid lightbulb.similar symptoms leading up to both replacements: the light sometimes works and sometimes does not.if i notice that the light is not working and switch the lights off and back on, sometimes the faulty light will work and other times it will not.the light never seems fully burned out as it works intermittently.at night, this can pose a safety issue.toyota has not been able to explain this issue and has only recommended replacing the lightbulb, which is quite expensive.
I've been having problems with my '06 (94k miles) for a couple of months.the headlights seem to go out intermittently. It was always the drivers side. It will work just fine when i start the car. If i make a stop (to get gas, etc.) and then turn the car back on, the light will work for a few miles, then it just cuts out. Yesterday (1/21/09) morning when i left the house, both headlights were working. I stopped and got gas. When i left the gas station, the lights were working. At some point about 10 miles down the road, i realized i had no headlights!! i was on i-66 at 5am (in the dark) with no headlights!!! luckily i had fog lights b/c i still had another 25 miles to go to get to work. I was able to get to the dealership later in the morning and they replaced my bulbs ($318 for the pair............and $147.15 for labor). I am not happy to say the least. My husband found a website (priuschat.com) and showed it to me.i find it quite interesting to see how many others are having this problem. I found out my mom had the same problem with her prius. She fought it and toyota paid for the bulbs and the labor costs. My boss had the same problem with her '06 prius, too................and toyota paid for it.
Problem with headlights in a 2006 prius - first the diver side headlight when out intermittently and after that was replaced the passenger side headlight now goes out intermittently.
I have a 2006 prius with hid headlights and have noticed that on one occasion one of the headlights was out. The problem was intermittent as turning the headlights off and on a little later fixed the issue. I understand that this is a common problem at this time with the prius and wanted to lodge a safety complaint against toyota on the issue.
For the past several months the headlights on my 2006 toyota prius intermittently go out while driving. This occurs randomly, sometimes four or five times a day four days out of the week. Although it may be more often as i don't notice it in the daylight hours. They only come back on when they are turned completely off and then back on which is not very safe when you're driving on the highway in traffic. Now they've started"flickering", too.i went to the dealership the first week of december 2008 to have the problem fixed,but was informed by the service advisor the i need to return when i could leave the vehicle ( with the holidays was not able to return in dec.) the problem continued and on the latest visit to the dealer 1/12/2009, i was informed by the dealership that they could not fix the problem because they thought it was a "contact problem "and that after the vehicle warmed up the problem would stop. After disagreeing with the service advisor i was told they would contact toyota to see if this was a problem they had encountered before. Toyota's solution was to replace the light bulbs at a cost of approximately $600.00 but this was not guaranteed to fix the problem. This "fix" was refused due to the lack of assurance that it would fix the problem.after doing a small amount of research on the internet i found there appears to be a widespread problem with headlights on the toyota prius.there appears to be a bigger problem that the local dealer is willing to discuss.
This is 2nd time for the hid head lamps intermittently flickering/failing on my 2006 toyota prius. The 1st was in aug 2009 at about 86k miles. Thankfully the local koons toyota dealership in westminster md replaced both bulbs at no expense thanks to the koons toyota dealership in annapolis md where i had originally purchased the car arranging approval through the regional office. Now about another 3 years and 145k miles, the same problem.toyota u.s.a. Acknowledged the problem and that in some cases the hid headlight control ecu may have been replaced but was unnecessary, needing only bulb replacement and reducing the pricing to $150/bulb. While most vehicles today operate with headlights on automatically, i've only used my daytime running lights to preserve headlight life but these bulbs are still a problem. Headlights are absolutely critical vehicle equipment and must be reliable. Headlamps that fail every 3 years do not meet the reliability test in my view.please look into this ongoing issue.i'm asking toyota to work with me on replacement cost and the type of hid bulb they're using.i'm told by maintenance technicians that visual inspection will show a small bubble somewhere in the base that indicates it's going bad.that tells me that something about the bulb is not right and therefore not reliable/safe.thank you.
Head light turn off during driving.this is now happen frequently.
Passenger side head light goes out randomly.when the lights are turned off and then back on it will work for "some" period of time, could be seconds or days.car has been taken to the dealership multiple times for diagnostics and alleged repairs yet the problem continues.dealer has replaced bulbs & replaced some module within the circuitry.continues to fail.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, both the front and passenger headlight failed simultaneously. The contact received a ticket because of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Toyota prius 2006 right headlight will spontaneously and at random turn off. It happens when you are driving the vehicle.often the car will illuminate both headlights and it is only after driving several minutes, the right headlight will turn off. Very difficult to reproduce. I feel this is a significant safety issue. Cost estimates from research have been shown to be $400.00 to $1200.00. Toyota has still not issued a recall for this problem
2006 toyota prius.headlights keep burning out.i have replaced the headlights twice now and they burn out within three months.there has to be some problem with the wiring for these headlights.
The headlight on my 2006 toyota prius (passenger side) failed just as the warranty ran out. It was an intermittent issue so it was hard to have it occur when it was in the shop. My dealer split the parts/labor with me, which i appreciated.now my driver side headlight is intermittent off/on.after reading other toyota owners complaints it appears to be a common problem.
Periodic and unpredictable failure of driver's side hid headlight. Turning off and on corrects the problem, but then it goes out again. Car is just past 36 months, with 45,000 miles. Have noted many similar complaints in database and am aware of official investigation in progress.
The front hid headlights on my 2006 prius periodically go off, with no explanation -- both the right and left side have failed on occasion, but never at the same time.if i turn the lights off and then back on again, the light comes back on.this has been occurring over a number of months, so today i had it analyzed and was told the hid computer for each of the lights is ok, but the light bulbs themselves needed to be replaced, which i did at a cost of over $200 per bulb.i was told at the dealer that they've had numerous complaints about this, but were not aware of any factory authorized repair of said problem.after reading an internet blog on this issue, and hearing of numerous identical complaints, i'm convinced toyota ought to be held accountable for this serious and potentially dangerous problem.
While driving the right passenger side headlight flickers on and off and then turns off completely a few minutes after starting the vehicle. This occurs every time the vehicle is driven.
The driver side hid headlamp went out while driving. This was out for about a day then turned back on while driving again.i have now noticed this happens every few days and only while in motion.
Toyota prius hid failure.
Our toyota prius 2006 is experiencing a potentially dangerous problem with the headlights. The passenger side headlight, and sometimes both headlights continue to "wink-out" despite the dealer having verified that the connections are solid and the bulbs are in functioning order. Simply turning the headlights off and then back on "fixes" the problem temporarily, however the problem resurfaces the next time we drive the car.
Both headlights on 2006 prius turned off after less than 5 minutes on road.may have exhibited flashing before total failure of both headlights.confirmed headlight on light was present during failure.one car coming towards flashed their lights to convey my headlights were off.i then slowed down and turn lights off then back on.both came back on and stayed on since then.i have been checking each time i get in or out of car than headlights are on and functioning normal at beginning and end of trip.fyi,i do not use headlights as daylight running lights.
Right side headlamp went out on my 2006 toyota prius prior to 36,000 mile warranty, headlight repaired under warranty. At or about 39,000 miles left headlight goes out intermittently, desert toyota wants 399.00 to replace headlight. Did not complete repairs. Headlight consistently goes out every few minuteswhen on.
Sometimes as i drive the vehicle, after a while, either one of the headlights turns off randomly. I don't always notice when it happens, other than when pulling up behind another vehicle at a stop light and notice that there is only 1 headlight reflection coming from my vehicle. They both work normally if i turn them off and on again.
My 2006 toyota prius right hid headlight has failed and i bought a replacement from toyota for $162, i will attempt to replace it myself. This is the second lamp failure on this car, the first was the left which toyota paid for ($740).$700 for a headlight is outrageous!!!
Passenger headlight would periodically go out. Had to have it replaced at the cost of $250.00not covered under full warranty.toyota needs to make good on this problem.
Three weeks after obtaining my new 2006 prius, the right headlight started going off while driving.when i turned the lights off and on again, it would come back on.after 3 trips to the dealership they replaced the headlight (i noticed that the light was also not as bright as the other light).then the left one started doing the same, many trips in and they replaced that one.the problem would stop for a while after the new headlight then start again.last night i was driving home and was stopped by police.both of my headlights had gone off.same fix, was to turn the lights off and then on again.there is no warning light in the car, so i have no idea if the lights are on or off, unless i am behind a car in which i can see the reflection of my lights in their bumper.this is very disturbing and scary.my car is in the shop now again and toyota is telling me that it is "normal " to replace the headlights after 50,000 miles.they are still looking at it as a headlight bulb problem.they are not listening to me that there is a major issue with the wiring or computer somewhere in the car.the internet is filled with complaints of prius headlight problems, but as far as i can tell toyota is ignoring it.i have even brought them the lists off of the internet, and they say that "everyone complains on the internet".
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving approximately 35 mph at night, the passenger side headlight intermittently shut off.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer for repair.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 39,000.
The passenger side headlight would intermittently go off. If i turned the lights off and then on again the lights would both come on but while driving the passenger side headlight would go off again. I drive 20 miles to work. When i would first start the car when leaving work to go home, both headlights would be on but by the time i would get home the passenger side would be out again.i brought the car to the dealer and they said it was the ballast that caused the problem and charged almost 1000.00 to fix the problem. Fortunately i did not have to pay the full amount due to the fact i had and extended warranty. However, just 2 days after having this fixed the same thing is happening to the driver?s side headlight. I will be bringing the car to the dealer again. I have read online that this is happening to quite a few prius owners, particularly with the 2006 model. It also seems from my research that it happens to 2005,2007 and 2008 models also. This seems to be a manufacturer defect and i find it a bit ridiculous that replacing headlights should cost so much money. It cost me 227.00 to fix one headlight and 2 taillights due to ballast issues and it is more than likely going to cost another 200.00. So all in all to repair headlights will cost me over 425.00 and without the extended warranty would have cost near 2000.00. If this is happening to so may cars there is obviously an issue which consumers should not have to pay for.my year prius has had several recalls and obviously has its fair share of manufacturer problems.the affected parts involved were/are the ballast , headlights and tail lightsthank you
I have a 2006 toyota prius that has an intermittent front left headlight.it goes on when i first start it and then it goes off a few minutes later.if you redo the headlight it goes on then shuts off again.it seems very dangerous and the dealer is saying it will cost over $200 to fix.
I bought a 2006 toyota prius new, with all the options, in may 2006.i live in southern california, where it's been mostly warm and dry (i.e., a drought) since before i bought the car.at about 64,000 in 2-3 days of misty weather, my right front headlight started going off and back on.at about 91,000 miles, the problem got much worse, but unpredictable.at 97,000 even worse.having to take the car to the dealer for other reasons, i asked the dealer to look at this, but they said that they could not duplicate the front right headlight going out.a little after 99,000 miles, the headlight ceased to stay on for more than a few seconds.i replaced it with a good mail-order hid bulb, but had the same result = it stays on for only several seconds before turning off.my wife refuses to drive this car at night or when it might be raining, and i won't risk her driving this car like that.if something happened to her, i suppose that i could sue toyota, but that wouldn't undo any harm to my wife.can someone do something about this?!?the toyota dealerships are incredibly defensive about this, and not at all helpful.there hasn't been an accident, yet.but, driving with just one headlight is not safe !!!
Hid bulb intermittently shuts off in my 2006 toyota prius.toyota wants to replace bulb ($162.50 each).however, according to the blogs, this is a recurring problem with prius's and may be a "controller" problem, not a bulb issue.
Hid right headlight goes out. After turning off and back on the light works for some time. The problem began after warranty was expired. Toyota dealer said it is a known problem but that there is no recall and wants $400.00 to replace one bulb. After researching the internet, it is clear that most of the affected cars were manufactured in 2006. A bad batch of bulbs/lamps is suspected.i am ordering bulbs from another manufacturer and having them replaced at a auto repair shop.
While traveling in the dark at 6:00am on i64e my headlights went completely out.i had to move off the highway, turn my vehicle off and restart the vehicle.when i restarted it, the lights turned back on.
The headlights go off while driving mostly the drivers side light but one time both headlights went out at night. Toyota wants over six hundred dollars to replace light bulbs which they say are the problem. Light bulbs are not the problem because when the lights go out, you can turn them off then back on and they both come back on and work properly. They have gone out three times and the forth time the morning i took it to the dealership for repairs.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. The headlights go out intermittently. First the drivers side next the passenger side. If i turn off the lights they will come back on. Sometimes i can't tell if a headlight is out until i pull up to a window or behind another auto. Last night both headlights went out. I turned off the lights and they came back dim. Thank god i have fog lights as it was late and needed to get home asap. I don't know when my lights will work and when they wont. Toyota dealership says they are aware of this problem and i need the bulbs replaced (cost of $300.00) and from my internet research i have found this to be a common (scary) problem. Most people replace the bulbs only to have the problem persist (leading to other expensive repairs) and not feeling confident and safe in their auto. Again, the lights just go off suddenly which is a huge safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed and the illumination became dim. When the headlight switch was turned on and off several times, the headlights would regain illumination power. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the light bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 68,000.
Passenger side headlight fails.began at about 55,000 miles.minutes, sometimes seconds, after starting car, headlamp begins to fade, then goes out.if i flick the lights on and off, it comes back on briefly, then out again.warranty has expired, and information from other owners is that this is a common problem, expensive to fix, recurrent (and unreliable) and a serious safety concern for priuses.see other complaints at:http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/replacing-headlight-bulb-t910.html.
My 2006 toyota prius headlight goes out when driving. Somrtimes, one light goes off and sometimes both goes off. When i turn the light off and turn it back onthey re-light.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.i purchased the vehicle new.it has approximately 57,000 miles.for the past six months, the front headlights will randomly stop working - sometimes the driver's side, sometimes the passenger side, sometimes both headlights.if i turn the headlight switch off and back on the lights will come back on.it is my understanding that over 1,000 prius owners have reported this same problem to nhtsa.please add my report to this database.*ln
This is my second prius and both have been excellent except for the headlights on this one.it is a 2006 with hid lights.the driver's side headlight always comes on in the morning when i leave for work, but it started going off after several miles (maybe 20-30, or so).this first started happening about october, 2013.it has progressively gotten worse until the headlight now goes off in only a few miles (5 - 10).interestingly, the headlight seemed to stay on longer during the colder weather (around zero degrees) this winter.other than checking for a loose connection, i have not tried to have the headlight repaired or replaced.it certainly needs to be because driving in the winter darkness is a safety concern.thank you.
The right head light works intermittently.i have a certified used vehicle with an extended warranty.the dealership nor the automaker will do anything unless they can replicate the issue.my extended warranty does not cover the headlights, which cost around $400 to replace.the dealership and toyota's only solution is to drive in with the headlight not working.that seems like such a terrible solution.
2006 toyota prius headlight problem... Passenger light comes on initially then fades out and turns off. Resetting the switch turns the light back on only to repeat the process!!! bottomline, the headlight will not stay on!
2006 toyota prius headlight system is faulty...numerous consumers having problem with intermittent headlight operation on relatively new vehicles.this is a manufacturer fault, not an owner/operator problem.
Headlight failure at random times on my 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights.lights always work correctly when first turned on.during trips of 15-30 minutes, one headlight usually fails.the left goes out more often than the right. When failed, neither the dim nor bright will work.function is restored by turning the headlight switch off and then back on.have had several dangerous moments when leaving brightly-lit streets, making turns onto dark entrance ramps.suddenly, the absence of expected headlighting is obvious while scanning in the darkness for the curbs, edge of the road, etc.it took me some time to diagnose the problem as upon startup, both headlights always work correctly.i now believe the problem is in the headlight control circuits, not in the bulbs, as much of the time, both right and left headlights, dim and bright, work fine.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights turned off. They were replaced october 2010 but failed again. The dealer stated that the problem was that the bulbs were defective. The contact believed the failure to be within the circuit board. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,000.
I own a 2006 prius and my headlights keeps going out randomly. I took it to the dealer and it was working fine the whole time. They checked it and couldn't find any problem. The technician told me this has been an issue for lots of prius cars and told me if it stops working again, to hit it a little bit. This is safety issue and i just want to report this issue .
The headlights intermittently go out. They go back on when you turn them on and off a few times. It seems to be totally random. I was pulled over by the police last night because the light was out, but it went on when i turned the switch on and off so the policeman did not ticket me. The dealer is looking to charge me $450 to replace the headlight.
The headlights of the 2006 prius intermittently fail suddenly. This will affect either headlight, although, on occasion, both headlights unexpectedly failed while the car is in motion. The problem is temporarily fixed by turning the headlight off then on again. Several prius owners describe this exact problem. They also describe that replacing the headlights themselves does not fix the problem.
Intermittent headlights for which i have been ticketed.the dealership agrees that there is a problem with the headlights in my 2006 prius and agrees to pay for the parts (2 headlight bulbs @~$370 each) but not for the labor which is over $300 plus diagnostic fees.the dealership informed me that the headlight which came on my prius was found to have a problem and because of this, is no longer being used.but, from what i have read on the internet, i am not the only 2006 prius owner with this problem and many have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix this issue without success.why must i pay to have this repaired when the dealership has agreed that there is a problem with this specific type of headlamp.i even have been ticketed for this problem...just icing on the cake!!!!
Headlights fail intermittently - one or both headlights (hid type) will go out without warning.turning the headlight switch off and then on will fix the problem for some amount of time before the problem recurs.
Prius hid bulb failed before its estimated lifetime. These bulbs are very expensive (us$ 300.00) plus labor (us$ 200.00) and they failing over and over again. This item should have been recalled by toyota and replaced for free, since customers paid premium price up front for security benefits of the accessory in question.
Toyota prius 2006 high intensity discharge headlights.left side went out at 35,000 miles and was replaced under warrenty.right side went out at 38,000 and was no longer under warrenty, replacement cost was $700.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with high intensity discharge headlights. Both headlights go dim and then go out while driving independent of each other. Many times both will go out one right after the other. They do this often, but on a random basis. When the switch is turned off then on the come back on for a short period. The toyota dealerships i have taken the car to say they think it is the bulbs, however they can not guaranty it. They also tell me that toyota has a long backorder on the bulbs. In reading a few hybrid web sites and blogs, i have read numerous other owners complaining about the exactsame problem. When driving down a dark highway it is very dangerous to all of a sudden have no headlights on a car and then to be told that it will be over $750 to "maybe" fix the problem.the problem started with one light a few years ago and was sufficiently intermittent that after the $750 estimate i decided i could live with it.now it happens often and to both lights.
Intermittent failure of driver side hid lamp in 2006 toyota prius.when the headlamps are turned off and then turned back on it starts back up.i have 60k miles on my car and have a toyota extended warranty and am told that even though this is a known issue it is not covered.
We purchased our 2006 prius from stafford toyota, stafford, va in aug. 2006. Just short of a year, we started having a problem with the driver's side headlight that we just thought to be a loose bulb and when going down the road it would pop back on and my husband being out of town alot with his job, never took it in. Then a year and a half into owning the car the light would not come back on until you recycled by turning off and back on the switch, which is un-nerving since other motorists don't have a clue as to why you are doing it. Then at 43,000 miles the passenger headlamp began doing the same and by 52000k miles we had loss of both headlamps for periods of time to where the problem became to blatant. We then began looking into the problem and found online that other's were having the same problem and called corporate directly after hearing many people were took by their dealers for several hundreds of dollars, which never fixes the problem. Corporate has agreed to pay for replacement, but cannot tell me my recourse after todays repair and i am afraid we have a lemon and wonder what can be done. Will they also pay for a ticket that may be issued when it starts to happen again? the parts taken off were kept by the dealer, and we have faxed the replacement request for reimbursement to the corporate level for immediate reimbursement.
I owe a 06 toyota prius both of my headlight keep turning off .....if i turn my switch on and off they work but then it'll do it again
Reference your case pe09019, closed in august 2009.i also own a 2006 toyota prius on which the headlamps fail daily.as stated in the report it usually starts with only one lamp failing but it often ends with both lamps out.i will not drive without my fog lamps on for fear i will be in total darkness at a crucial time such as a sharp curve or turn in the road.i have been waiting for someone to take action and force a recall as it is extremely expensive to replace these headlamps.in light of the current findings against toyota, you should reopen the investigation.i am not certain by any means but i had heard your organization had over 500 complaints regarding this issue.why did you only interview 40 owners?do we have to wait for someone's death, perhaps mine or one of my family members, before we take this situation serious enough to force action on toyota's part?how could something as serious as headlamp failure be dismissed so casually?
I have a 2006 toyota prius with less than 45,000 miles. The driver's side headlight is either failing to light, lighting and then going out at some point while driving, and sometimes can be reset. Cost to fix is between $400-500 and is not covered by warranty. Problem could lie in the computer that controls the headlights and may be causing damage to these bulbs that run around $150 or more each. If that is so, then this problem will reoccur.
Intermittent hid headlight.i've suspected this for many months, but an observer just confirmed it this am.one light will frequently turn off at highway speed, then will turn on again as i slow to a stop.
2006 toyota prius, hid headlight failure.blinking and then complete failure of light after only 40k miles.dealership charges $320+ for just the bulb.online chat forums show that this failure is very frequent and costly to consumers and the dealerships control the access to the bulbs.
Intermittent failure of hid headlamps on 2006 toyota prius.
Driver side hid headlight fails intermittedly.
We have a toyota prius 2006 after approximately 6 mos the left headlight started to turn off while lights were in use. Since the automobile was under warranty i return to the dealer to report the on going problem. Each time they tested it was working fine, however this not the case it keeps shutting down for no reason. I have repeated complain to the dealer with each service and regular maintenance. I would like to know if i any recourse to have to it repaired?? or issue a recall i have seen many complaints on the internet on this problem.
Both headlights started to go out intermittently.turn the headlights off, then back on, and they would work for a while, then one or the other would go out again.finally, the left headlight went out and would not come back on.my wife was traveling out of town at the time, and fortunately found a dealer open on saturday.we subsequently had to replace the right headlight as well.
I've had a problem with my 2006 toyota prius, where my right headlight goes out intermittently. It will go out, and if i turn the headlights off and back on, it will come back on. Then, after a period of minutes, it will go back out again. It started about a month ago (at 77,000 miles), and has slowly gotten worse - the amount of time the right headlight stays on has become less and less (averages a couple minutes now). I replaced both headlight bulbs, and the problem persists, so it doesn't seem to be a bulb issue.
On my toyota prius 2006, the passenger side headlight intermittently goes out for a period of time. Sometimes for an extended period, and sometimes for a short period. The dealership can't find a problem with the headlamp, because,even leaving the lights on all day, the light won't shut off. I can't determine the pattern for the light shutting off, and i often only know about the problem when someone alerts me to a dark headlight. This is a major safety issue because of the intermittent nature, and inability to detect the outage.
While driving at night a headlight went out making it difficult to see.after restarting the car it came back on.this has happened several times.once when a headlight was out the second headlight went out making it extremely unsafe and difficult to pull off the road safely, just missed another vehicle.upon restarting one of the lights came back on.this is an extremely unsafe situation, it is life threatening.i has happened several times and continues to happen.i filed a complaint with toyota and they said i had to come in when it was malfunctioning.they later said that it was out of warranty.they are well aware of the problem and how many lives have to be lost until they do something about it besides sweep it under the rug.
Recently both headlights on my prius began winking off at random. Turning the lights off and then back on again will result in both headlights being but moments (sometimes seconds) later one of them will turn off. (so far neither have both turned off at the same time.) i took my car to the toyota dealership after being told by my usual mechanic that they did not have the tools to "get to" the prius headlight to replace it. The toyota dealership informed me that the cost of replacing both front headlights (only) if $475. $170 per light and the rest of that is for the labor as they have to remove the front bumper, etc. After doing a little research online i see that this same issue (the headlight "winking") seems pretty common and so i'm reporting my experience.
The headlights on my 2006 prius suddenly go off while i am driving at night. I asked the service department at toyota of morristown in morristown, nj to inspect the headlights at my 60k mile service and i was told there was no problem found. I continue to experience this problem. The driver's side light seems to only operate at 50% capacity when it does work.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed the passenger side headlight failed. The contact replaced the bulb and the headlight failed three more times on both the driver and passenger sides. The failure recurred intermittently.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Like my wife i own another 2006 toyota prius which has hid headlamps that have intermittent failures. This problem has come on over the last year. Usually switching the headlamps off and then on again turns the lamps back on. However traveling at high rates of speed at night and having your headlamps suddenly go out is extremely dangerous. Reading on the internet and realizing that this is a problem with many of these vehicles made me decide it must be reported to you so you can put pressure on toyota to recall and correct this issue. I have not had an accident yet due to this failure. The failure happens about every ten minutes (on average) whenever the headlamps are on.
2006 priushid headlights and taillights failed. The lights quality is very bad. We were forced to stop by the policeman. It was very dangerous on highway. Toyota is losing its reputation. The company should pay all the price for changing the bulbs. (labor + bulbs)our 2002 hyundai's lights have never been in this situation.
Headlight failure on 2006 toyota prius.car was taken to the dealer with approximately 38,000 miles and the dealer beat on the headlight unit and advised me that it now worked.as the months have gone by, both headlight have been shutting down at separate times and by turning the lights on and off the headlights return to normal.the dealer now advises me that he "thinks" the bulbs need to be replaced at a cost of about $400 each. I see on the internet that this is a very common problem on the 2006 prius and toyota has done nothing to protect the owners from this potentially life threatening issue.i believe it is mandatory that toyota make a recall of all 2006 prius models asap to repair this problem before serious injury or loss of life is caused by losing these lights during both night driving and day driving when used as an effective means of letting other drivers see your position.
I have a 2006 prius with hid headlights.a little over a year ago i noticed that one or sometimes both headlights would go out intermittently.we live on a street without streetlamps and i had some scary moments several times when both lights went out.when i told my dealer about it, they said they could do nothing as the lights were working when they examined them.finally, i got a letter from toyota (attached), which said they would lower the replacement price of the headlights (but not warning of the problems i had been having).i had my dealer repair the lights at a cost of $559.25.the dealer told me that if i complained to toyota, they would reimburse me.a case manager at toyota said they would pay for the parts (about $300).i have now read of hundreds of other people with my model car who have had identical problems.i feel that toyota should issue a recall for a dangerous problem like this, or at least notify the dealers so when owners complain of the problem it is repaired under warranty.
One headlight goes off after 1-2 min of staying on. Switching it off and then on brings it on. The cycle repeats.
I have drive a 2006 toyota prius, package 7 with hid headlamps.i have noticed over the last few years that my headlamps inconsistently fail.sometimes when i turn my car on and switch on my headlamps, only one or the other side will illuminate.other times, both headlamp sides will turn on, but after some time, one or both will turn off.all of this with the dash indicator showing that the headlights are on.while driving, i have remedied this problem by flipping the on-off switch to re-illuminate the lights.however, in the course of a drive they will fail again and i periodically have to flip the on-off headlight switch to have my lights work.i do feel this is unsafe and am uncomfortable driving at night or in dark places.
Purchased a used 2006 toyota prius in december 2009.current mileage is 98k. Received a notice last week about a class action settlement which would pay for past headlight replacement costs, and extend the new vehicle limited warranty through the earlier of 5 years or 50,000 miles.two days ago, after driving 30 minutes in rain with the headlights on, i found the left headlight was out.turned off the vehicle, and ten minutes later drove one mile and stopped, and found the right headlight was out.upon returning home, the right headlight was out and the left headlight was flickering; i recorded this with video on my phone...and within 20 seconds the flickering bulb also went out.i have teenage drivers - this is a safety issue, not just a maintenance issue!both lights could burn out on a dark unlit road without warning and the driver -- especially an inexperienced driver -- could have a very serious accident.i have no idea if the previous owner experienced this problem when the car had less than 50,000 miles or not.but the bottom line is that this is an unpredictable safety issue which can occur at any time and at any speed....and the class action settlement does not ensure that this unsafe situation will be corrected for all prius with hid headlights!nhtsa - we request your help with this situation.
I have a 2006 toyota prius and have to replace the headlights three times in the last 6 months. The dealer has advised that the replacement is very expensive - over $400. Would like toyota to recall and fix this problem.
Contrary to your investigation report, both hid headlamps failed simultaneously at interstate speed. Only light remaining were fog lamps. Head lamps reset after toggling switch.the problem has happened more than once. Please reconsider investigation or recall.
Right headlight intermittently inoperative.turning headlights off and back on is temporary solution.toyota dealer replaced bulb, but obviously the bulb is not the problem since it's not burned out.
Headlights will intermittently go off.if you turn the headlight switch off and back on, it will usually come back on.i have been to the dealer three times about this in last year and half.once they both went out on a dark highway!the brain, light assembly and bulbs have all been replaced, some multiple times. This appears to be a common prius problem from what i see on the web and mechanics have confirmed it's a known issue.
On july 20,2014, i noticed my passenger side headlight is out. I started the car and put the light on, it came on fine..while driving on high way at night all the sudden the light went out again passenger side.i pulled it on the side and inspect driver side light was working fine but the passenger side was out.i turn the light off and on again it came back on. At this time i am scratching my head that what is going on.i take my car to the mechanic he tells me the bulb is fuse.it cost me $300. To change the bulb. After few days after the bulb goes out again.i take it back to the mechanic he checks every thing is fine, tell me the bulb went out again.scratching my head again "bulb went out again after few weeks" i went to amazon and bought another bulb..and it went out again. I was pulled over september 20, 2014 buy cops to fix my headlight.headlight are still going out and i have to keep buying the headlight bulb.
Hid headlights intermittently go off.turning the headlights completely off and on again will make the headlights turn back on.one or both headlights will then go out again within a few minutes.i do not know of a way to correct this failure.others have reported spending thousands of dollars at the dealership trying to have this fixed.
Intermittent functioning of driver's side headlight on 2006 prius after 37,000 miles.dealer/service says it needs to be replaced and will cost $420 for the one light.i expect that the other will follow suit and i'll be out another $420 soon.this is a ridiculous amount to have to pay for a headlight, and not getting it fixed is, obviously, illegal and a safety hazard.since it is near impossible to replace oneself, they seem to have "cornered the market" and can thus charge whatever they like.
Customer states while driving at night, with low-beams, left light went out. Customer switched to hi-beams and all the headlights went out. Customer reports this is the second time the car has done this.on first inspection unable to verify complaint, all lights functioning as they should. Inspected fuses and wiring and all good. While inspecting lights, lights failed after being on only 10 minutes, and turned off. This was a double light failure with both hi & low beam failure, on both left & right lights!located a technical service bulletin related to this condition. Performed all tests outlined in technical service bulletin and located both front headlamps defective with swollen center fogged over causing lights to overheat and ecm for headlights going into fail safe mode and shutting headlights off. Replaced both front headlight bulbs and verified repairs. After repairs, ran headlights for 30 minutes with no furhter failure. Returned vehicle to customer.
Passenger head light not work some times at night.
Driver side headlight shuts off intermittently but stays off until the headlights are turned off and then back on.this is the second time this failure has occurred.the hid bulb was replaced about 6k miles ago.the vehicle now has 41000 miles on it.this is a safety issue which toyota needs to address quickly.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.i have had a problem with my passenger headlight working intermittently.i thought the light was failing until one night i was driving home and all the lights turned off and it was pure darkness.i quickly corrected the immediate danger by turning the light switch off then on and they came back on.this has happened two other times.i received what i thought was a recall notice on the hid lights.when i took the notice to my local dealer, they informed me that the recall was on the price of the hid bulbs and not on the actual bulbs.they had reduced the price from $300 to $150.now, after looking into it further, it seems that i am not the only one experiencing this same problem.
The drivers side intermittent headlight has long been a problem with this vehicle. This was a reported safety issue that was widely ignored which violates california law. I finally took it myself to get replaced after not getting any help with my reporting. I would like to receive a refund for the problem that is a recall issue.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. Whenever the contact was driving at any speed, the headlights turned off suddenly without any warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 29,000.
Vehicle: 2006 toyota prius hid headlights (usually passenger side) intermittent.
I have a2006 toyota prius. About 3 months ago, i began to have an intermittent problem with the right headlamp. It will turn off while in use. The problem is solved by turning off and turning on the headlights. It only occurs after they are already in use. As i said, it is intermittent. It also occasionally flickers while in use.toyota will only replace the entire headlamp, and charges around $500 per headlight to do it.the headlamps are hid, and from what i understand were supposed to last the life of the vehicle.
2006 toyota prius headlight problem. While driving at night there was an obvious click and the headlights shut off. Turned the car off and restarted it and the headlights come back on and work for a period of time (length undetermined but this happened on more than one occasion). One or another of the head lights work intermittently.with no obvious pattern. Last night the left head light was out. I backed up the vehicle and it came back on. The same thing has happened with the right head light on occasion. There appears to be no identifiable pattern to the issue. Since this is a safety issue and my web search has indicated others are experiencing the same issue it would seem to be an item of interest that should be corrected by toyota viaa recall. The seriousness of the issue cannot be understated. Driving down the highway and having the lights go totally out for no identifiable reason is dangerous. I called the toyota dealer and they said the head lights need to be replaced. It seems impossible for me to believe that this is the issue as the dash panel light also went out..this is not going to be corrected one customer at a time dealing with toyota. Replacing the head lights on the prius is a $ 450 job. $300 for the bulbs and $150 labor. I would not be concerned about the $'s if i firmly believed it was a high light issue. I was driving the vehicle and heard the click and the lights go out. I pulled of the interstate. Turned the power off and restarted the car and the headlights worked for the remainder of the trip (about 45 minutes) with no issues. This does not sound like a head light problem.
Re: toyota prius 2006 hid headlightsproblem - intermittent on and off for the past 10,000 milessolution: dealer wants $600 labor to replace a bulb.not covered under extended warranty.dealer does not know if bulb is the problem, or starter, or other.problem could costs thousands of dollars to troubleshoot!poor design means i cannot change it myself.other prius owners reporting similar experience.
Headlights go off at random times mostly the right (passenger) side but it has happened on the driver side also. When this happens i have discovered that they come back on if i turn off the lights and then back on. After driving for a short time they start going off again or sometimes it will stay on until i don't need them. The next time i use the headlights they work fine for a few minutes and then it starts all over again. Of course it's night when the headlights are used and with one of the other of the lights out this causes a visibility problem and can't see the road clearly. I have received a warning/equipment repair order from my local police and the dealer can't find a problem.the dealer has checked them a couple of times and can not find any problem.
The headlights on my 2006 prius go out frequently, but intermittently. I have had the dealer check them at the last two maintenance checks, but they said they could see no problem.today, i was driving early in the morning in the dark and both lights went out.i shut them off and turned them back on and both came back on.
My headlamp will turn off at random times.at first it was just the driver's side headlamp, now it is both headlamps.it occurs almost daily.i took my car into the dealership and told them about the issue.the replacement of the headlamps will cost over $700.when the car was under warranty they found no issues, as soon as it was out of warranty they wanted to replace them.after i did not replace them, all of a sudden they could run a diagnostics to determine if they were faulty.where was this diagnostics the first two times?
Headlight is intermittent. Possible faulty ecu board.
Headlight intermittently shuts off.it will later come back on again.same with a tail-light.there are lots of complaints about this please come up with a solution.it seems to be an extremely expensive fix at a dealership due to defective parts.
The headlamp in the 2006 toyota prius worked intermittently. I am unsure of the duration of this but suspect it lasted for approximately six months before taking it to a dealer. The headlamp appeared to dim while driving but stopping and checking revealed that the headlamp was working properly. When the vehicle was turned off and immediately back on, the headlamp worked. It went out while driving and, just as suddenly, came back on. I took it to the dealer and was told that the hid needed to be replaced. Because of the high labor cost to remove the bumper (approximately $300) for headlamp replacement, both lamps were replaced at a cost of about $700. I did not ask for the replaced part and the dealer did not offer it.(the trip to the dealer was delayed until all other possibilities had been explored because the cost involved.) the unsafe condition of driving with one functional headlamp and one intermittently function headlamp was necessary until the money for repairs could be obtained.
1996 toyota prius - (3) things i have noticed when operating car.(1) when braking and going over rough pavement, car will behave as though it is hydroplaneing - the brakes not slowing the car for a brief period until car settles down.this can happen when going as slow as 5 mph.the faster one is going when hitting the rough pavement, the farther the car will travel before braking sensation re-appears.i believe this occurs everytime i travel rough pavement (la city streets, not back country or 4 wheeling).note that warning light on dashboard does light suggesting loss of control.i called dealer service center and described problem, they assured me that no safety warnings or recalls had been made.2) when turning off cruise control, car will accelerate slightly for approximately 1-2 seconds.this is most noticeable when trying to exit carpool lane in heavy traffic and spacing is limited.again called dealership and assured no safety notices or recalls.i now cover brake when turning off speed control.3) car just eats up hid headlight (9 in 80k miles + 2 original installed) and taillight bulbs (11 + 2 originally installed).again no safety notices or recalls.i replace them as i notice them.i have never had both headlights go out at once as described on your website.note that other than the above issues/concerns, this car has been a great car with no service except for gas, oil changes, and replace the bulbs when they go out.
Driving at night, the passenger side headlight sometimes goes out, sometimes works.i would say it works 25% of the time.this results in limited visibility when driving at night.at this point, nothing has been done to correct the failure because the headlights are very expensive and so far there has never been a total loss of visibility.
Malfunction in hid headlights for toyota prius is chronic - always flashing off and on - mostly off.they were replaced once in 2007 for free while under warranty.this has been occurring constantly for the past 6 months and although i have a 5y/100,000 mile warranty, the dealership said this was only covered under the 3 yr/30,000 mile warranty and wants to charge me to fix this issue that is chronic with the prius.
2006 toyota prius hid headlamp failure.lights have been flickering for approximately 4 months and have finally gone out.
The headlights on my car go out intermittently without warning. Sometimes it is only one. Sometimes it is both.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.the left front hid headlight intermittently goes out.i have to turn the lights off and then back on to get the light to go back on.this seems to be a common problem after researching it online.nhtsa needs to continue the investigation it started on this matter and require a recall for this dangerous condition.
My wife and i purchased a used 2006 toyota prius. After about 6 months one headlight would go out. We could cycle the switch and the headlight would work again. After replacing the bulb with a original bulb. Both headlight have gone out. I took the vehicle to our local toyota dealership. They quoted a repair of $3800. I began looking for a lees expensive shop to do the repairs, when the owner of a shop[ informed me that toyota had settled a class action lawsuit concerning the hid ( high intensity display) units. That settlement has now passed the date to submit a claim. All claims had to be submitted by may 30th 2011. We had not purchased our vehicle at that time. Why has there not been a recall done on these vehicles? obviously toyota is aware that there is a problem with in the system or they would not of settled the class action suit. We now have a vehicle that we paid $15000 for that can not be driven at night or when it is raining out, because the faulty headlight installed by the manufacture. How can the government allow a major vehicle manufacture to allow these cars to stay on the road, and risk serious injury?
Toyota prius 2006 headlight failure on passenger side at 67,000+ bulb fixed and it failed again immediately.
My 2006 toyota prius drivers side headlight goes out completely.it turns on when first engaging the light switch and turns off when in transit.it will relight after i turn the lights off and then back on again.my dealership has stated there is no issue with my headlights and provided me an inspection sticker for the vehicle.i need this issue to be fixed.
Purchased new toyota prius aug. 2006; within one year right headlight went out, but didn't burn out completely, but would go on and off at various times. Took in and was replaced under warranty (bulb costs over $300!).august 2008, same thing, right headlight would sporadically work.took into dealer and asked them to research if a short circuit.they said no, just bad bulb.they told me that the bulbs are delicate and this can happen if going over bump in the road.this time i had to pay the $300.two weeks later, the left bulb now sporadically works.i cannot afford to replace a $300 bulb once or twice a year.after reading on priuschat.com, other prius owners are having the same complaints.there must be a defect for 3 bulbs to go out within 2 years and again, they don't burn out completely.when you first turn the lights on, the bulb comes on, but while driving, it just goes out.when you turn your lights off then on again, the bulb comes on again, but won't stay lit.i have been pulled over twice by the police because of this.
1.under normal driving conditions, the right hid headlight bulb on my 2006 prius failed.2.the right hid headlight bulb goes/flickers off.the lights have to be turned off and on to temporarily correct the problem.over time, the problem has gotten progressively worse.3.i have gone to 3 different toyota dealerships and have been told that the replacement cost would be over $400 parts & labor.recently, i have found a bulb at a dealership for $157 parts only.
The front right headlight turns off occasionally during operation, but will turn back on when the lights are turned off and on again.
2006 toyota prius headlights stop working while driving.stop car and turn off and back on and lights work again.many times only one light is working until i recycle the switch.the lights hids and the car is out of warranty.
Left headlight goes out. I have to turn both headlights off,and then turn them back on for left one to work again.i had this problem years ago, and the dealership replaced lamp for $600, but now i'm noticing the problem again. Very dangerous ! dps thinks it's dangerous, too, judging from warnings i'm collecting.
I own a 2006 toyota prius and the drivers side headlight will go on and off without warning.i took it into the dealer and it cost over $500.00 to replace the headlight.this a clear safety issue.headlights that go off without warning could lead to a very dangerous circumstance.headlights are items like windshield wipers that need frequent replacement and should not cost $500.00.
Headlight bulbs turn off intermittently, usually the passenger side.when light switch is turned off then back on the light will work.at least one time both lights went off at night leaving no visibility for several seconds while i turned off then on the switch.this was very hazardous at 55 mph.it appears there is a wide spread problem with these lamps and should be recalled by toyota.dealer replacement of the two bulbs will run more than $400.
I am filing a complaint regarding my 2006 toyota prius with regard to the headlights.i am experiencing the headlights turning off unexpectedly while driving at night.i have approximately 50,000 miles on the vehicle.i was told at the toyota dealership in anaheim, california that it would cost me almost $500.00 to replace the headlamps but have since read that this is an ongoing problem with other prius owners with approximately the same model year and mileage.i feel that this should be the responsibility of toyota to recall this problem and have it fixed.
I have been experiencing intermittent problems with the hid headlights on my 2006 prius for over a year.each time i took the car in the dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.now that both headlights are inoperable, the dealer is telling that i need a new headlight assembly. I was told that the assembly and the bulb were sold as a unit.when i investigated this further on my own and went back to the dealer i was informed that the bulbs are sold independently and that they are $312 each, and 1.5 hours of labor to install.i have an extended service package (platinum) that does not cover light bulbs.i am appalled that headlights this expensive can have chronic issues after 1 and 1/2 years of use and toyota will not take ownership of the fact that there is a manufacturer problem here.
My 2006 toyota prius has experienced intermittent hid headlight operation for almost a year. This is not so bad on the open highways with other cars still lighting up the road, but it's downright scary on dark country roads. At all times, while driving at night, the headlights get progressively dimmer to the point where i can actually outrun my field of vision.....again very unnerving. My solution has been to drive one of my other cars when possible. I guess the good news is i've never experienced the brake & gas pedal issues that are on the news.........still, i think the hid headlight issue is serious. I've never bothered to complain to the dealer because i've heard they will give me the runaround and charge over $800 to replace the bulbs & the problem only goes away for a few months at best.
My 2006 toyota prius loses braking when trying to brake on uneven surfaces. The dash will light up the icon which displays uneven ground and when i apply brakes there is a momentarily lapse when the brake pedal does not respond. Also my left headlight and left taillight go on and off periodically.
2006 prius high intensity headlamps flickered went out and restarted when turned off and on and eventually stopped working at 40,000 miles in march 2008, had bulbs replaced by toyota loyalty, now in april 2009 with less than 30,000 more miles same thing happening, unsafe to drive at night, toyota loyalty refuses any further assistance, repair estimated to be over $600.00.obviously defective part or design.toyota loyalty claims that controllers were replaced in 2008, but dealer denies, stating only replaced bulbs.
Head lights on my 06 prius keep going out.
2006 prius hid headlights are failing, they just go dim and then turn off.turning them off and on will cause them to run for a little while longer, but eventually they fail again.
The hid headlights on my 2006 toyota prius (40k miles) go out whenever the car accelerates (braking, speeding up, turning, go over a speed bump). The lights turn back on if i flip the headlight switch on and off.this appears to be a widespread issue affecting thousands of toyota prius owners.
I have a2006 toyota prius with only 39000 miles on it. The passenger side headlight keeps going out and i need to keep switching the headlights off and on to get it working. It's a hid headlight and they said it would cost me $375 to change the bulb. A bulb that expensive should last more that just 39,000 miles. It's dangerous.
Approx. 50,000 miles on odometer.2006 toyota prius.right headlamp go of and an.finally died.
I own a 2006 prius- the headlights do not function properly. While driving in the dark (and day) either the right or left headlight turns off. This is so unsafe. First the dealer explains there are some issues with other customers; then they admit there are many issues. When searching online i come to release there is a big issue. To date toyota has not recalled this safety issue.
Right rear tail light keeps going out.i have had it replaced or replaced it myself 7 times in the past 3 years with extended life units.it has been the only unit to go out in my vehicle.i have also noticed other toyota prius with the same tail light out in the past year and a half to two years.in six of those incidences, i was ticketed by the police.
Headlights turn on and off, one at a time with out rhyme or reason. Sometimes the passenger hl will be out, sometimes the drivers side, other times both are on.
Headlight on 2006 toyota prius intermittently dies causing a safety issue.
Bought a used 2006 toyota prius on march 29, 2010, with 50,000 miles. The first time i drove it at night, the right headlight went out, followed shortly by the left headlight. I turned on my fog lights and proceeded to drive the 25 miles to my home. I turned off the headlights and turned them back on and they both worked. This time theleft headlight went out, and i turned off my fog lights and turned on the high beams, then all the lights went out and i turned the fog lights back on. This occurred four times before i finally made it home on one headlight. Dealer replaced the bulbs. Toyota said they were high intensity bulbsthat heated up and burned out, and suggested not using them except at night. The bulbs cost $150 or $350 and cost an additional $150 to install. Was told if it happens again, to let them know and they'll swap the bulbs to see if it's the headlight computer that has the problem. No idea what that would cost to replace.wasn't happy with the situation, traded up to a 2008 prius with 25,000 miles and tonight, april 6, 2010, the same thing has happened. There is something wrong with this scenario. One the headlight bulbs shouldn't consistently blow, and, two, no headlight bulb should cost $150 or more. Back to the dealer tomorrow or the next day to see what they'll do.
Headlights on 2006 toyota prius keep going on and off for no apparent reason. Complaint has been made to toyota and all they have done is to reduce the price of the hid bulbs.
We own a 2006 toyota prius.the right (passenger side) front headlight works intermittently. It will turn off without warning. If you turn the lights off and then on again, it comes back on as if nothing is wrong. It will then blink out again at a later time without warning.this is a dangerous product defect. It is impossible to tell if the light is on or off unless someone tells you. We have been stopped by the police for this problem, but not ticketed yet because we can make the light come back on by turning the lights off and then on again. Toyota refuses to recall or fix the problem. Instead, they charge$500 to replace the lights, without addressing the mechanical defect. Many many other prius owners/drivers have voiced the same complaint.
The right headlight intermittently goes out. It has happened upon start up, and while driving. It is usually noticed when sitting behind another vehicle (seeing headlight reflection in front vehicle's rear), someone tells me, or, i remember to check. Whenit's realized, turning the switch off, and on again, makes the light come back on. It doesn't appear to be any particular weather, situation, or length of drive that causes it. It started at least1 and 1/2 years ago. It was first noticed 12/16/16.
I've got a package 6 2006 prius. One of the headlights keeps going out. I can't really tell when or how it goes out since i can't see it. I'll notice it when i see the reflection in the back of another car. If i turn the bright lights on and off it has no effect, but when i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes on short trips it will go out, sometimes it won't. It is not an event i can make happen. I've taken it to the dealer and they don't really know what to do and told me i could get a new lamp for about $450 or replace something for $1100.
I recently both a used 2006 toyota prius from a private seller and in more than one occasion, the headlights would go out intermittently while i'm driving - sometimes one at a time, but sometimes both would go out. I had to cycle the switch to turn them back on. Out of curiosity, i went in the internet to find out how i can fix this problem, and that's when i found out that there had been numerous cases of prius headlight problems, particularly with 2005-2008 models. I also found out that toyota dealerships are charging on average anywhere from $400 to $1,000 just to replace headlight bulbs, and i'm not about to fall for that. I don't believe this is a lightbulb problem because the headlights would come back on after cycling the switch. This appears to be a design problem common to '05-'08 models - something with the electrical system. This is definitely a safety issue that needs to be addressed and resolved by toyota asap. I'm surprised that no recall has been issued yet. Is toyota waiting for someone to die or get badly injured before they send out a recall? one can easily drive off a cliff while driving in the dark with no headlights on. (fyi, the incident date i have below is the most recent occurrence of this problem.)
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. The right headlight is intermittent.this is a safety hazard especially driving down a dark road at night.
Driver headlamp turned off. After realizing something was wrong. I pulled over to the shoulder of the road, and turned the vehicle and headlamps off. I turned the vehicle back on and the headlamps as well. Both headlamps worked again. The driver headlamp continued with this behavior and the passenger headlamp started to exhibit the same behavior about a month later. I found out that this type of behavior is common among my model and the 2006-2009 years with the hid headlamp package. Many others have also experienced this same occurrence with the headlamps ballast. It is not the hid bulbs themselves, but a design flaw in the vehicles electrical system. I have been in some situations where both of the headlamps have turned off by themselves at night and almost was involved in an accident due to the flaw of this known problem. If i can not see when driving at night and other drivers can not see me, the vehicle is not safe.
The headlights on my prius sometimes don't come on or may come on and turn off while i'm driving. It's usually the driver's side, but the passenger's sidehas done it once. If i notice it, i can usually turn off the lights and turn them back on and then they both work. It has happened both when i first turn on the lights (while stationary) and also when i have been driving for a few minutes. The problem is becoming more frequent. Hitting bumps or pressing connectors has no effect. It does not appear to be a loose connection. The bulbs work fine after cycling the switch. This has happened multiple times.
Passenger side headlight or ("hid") will turn off for not apparent reason while headlights are activated.the light will turn off periodically during a drive over all surface types.correction:turn lights off then on again.passenger light will turn back on for a time, and then off.
While driving on a dark unlit windy road, the headlights seemed to be getting dimmer, then both spontaneously turned off. I had absolutely zero visibility of the road and i instinctively slammed the brakes. I was approaching a sharp turn with a guard rail and a steep ravine into a river. The car came to rest about 8 inches from the guard rail. Upon cycling the headlights on and off, they both lit up again. I turned in the fog lights as a back up and continued my drive, slowly. Since then, i have observed the lights fading and then turning off, usually only one light at a time, but sometimes both.
Passenger side hid headlight went out. Later it came back on. The vehicle, a 2006 prius, only has 45,000 miles. Toyota sent us a letter stating the cost of a new bulb was reduced from $300 to $150 plus labor/tax. Also, the letter stated that hid bulbs are prone to deterioration due to use and advises that we use our headlamps only when necessary. I feel this issue is safety related and the fix is very expensive for a relatively new car. Toyota's advice to consider using the lights less is also misguided and not in the best interest of safely. I'm also concerned about possible electrical issues that may be causing this failure.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving various speeds at night the headlights were activated and unexpectedly failed to illuminate. The headlight on/off switch was engaged intermittently in order for the headlights to function. The vehicle failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The headlights on my 2006 prius will turn off by themselves intermittently.they can be turned back on by turning them on and off.the issue started happening from about 30k miles, but when i took it to the dealer, they were working okay.this was about 2 years ago.it has continued to happen since then.
2006 toyota prius with hid lights. At 30,000 miles, in december 2007, the passenger side light began to turn off by itself. It would turn back on if we turned the lights completely off, then on again (dangerous at night, of course). At 35,000 miles, the dealership estimated $350 to replace the bulb, but then replaced bulb under warranty. At 50,000 miles the drivers side headlight began to do the same thing. We could not afford to pay for the replacement so have been turning off and on to remedy. Last week the passengers side headlight started doing it again, even though it is only 1 year old. There are times we have one headlight, and times we have no headlights other than the fog lights. We have been stopped by police and given a warning about a headlight being out. This is a dangerous situation and we think that it cannot be the hid lamps themselves, as they come back on again when we recycle the switch. It must be a computer or relay. We have discovered that there are many other prius owners with the same exact issue: see the forum at http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/replacing-headlight-bulb-t910.html .
The headlight continues to turn off on it's own while driving. Recurrent intermittent problem for months. The light comes back on after turning the switch on/off
I am very disappointed in your decision not to recall the toyota prius headlight problem. To start with both lights on my vehicle go out and also one light goes out just drivingfor no reason.i have taken it to the dealer and they changed the headlight which did not fix the problem , so i took it to another dealer who said itunfix-able even though my car was under warranty. So basically you have given them permission to have a car that lights do not remain on and cannot be fixed. This has been an ongoing problem since i got the car. Has toyota paid off someone? there are other safety issues also in the design of this car and toyota has no motivation to fix them because they are allowed to lie about gas mileage, not tell you about if you have a key break that your car has to be special towed, so if your parked where a flatbed cannot get youyour in trouble. Also all they had to do was keep the code on file like with regular keys but they refuse to keep the code or even give it to the ownerso a key can be made. Thus it cost a thousand dollars to get a new key.the date of the headlight problem is ongoing about once a week lately. Recent time is noted below. I entered vin it would not take it.
2006 prius (45,000 miles) hid failure. Both passenger and driver's side hid headlamp turn off after running car for about 10 minutes. Dealer quotes extremely expensive to remedy problem, considering it is a major safety issue for night driving.
My 2006 toyota prius headlights are malfunctioning. My headlights go off intermittently. Mainly the right headlights but both lights have this problem. If i turn off and then turn on the lights then they will work ok for a little while. I am worried that both lights may go off and will put my family at risk at night.
Around 40k miles headlights would shut off.first occurrence happened on major freeway at night.immediately pulled over and turned off car.when starting car back up, headlights turned on.this problem occurs at least every other day.big safety issue considering headlights can go off at night while operating vehicle.
2006 toyota prius driver side headlamp is faulty--goes out intermittently.(lightbulb is not burned out, as light will come back on if the light switch is turned off and then turned back on.)
One of the headlights worked sporadically. It happened the same day i purchased the car used from a toyota dealership, but i didn't notice it right away because it was daytime. The next day i went to the service department and they said i needed to replace the hid bulb which costs $300!!!!! after complaining to the dealership they replaced it at no charge, but i am concerned that this might be a recurring problem. I don't know if they replaced any associated parts or not, since the invoice they gave me just listed "engine elecrical concern" without an itemized list.
2006 toyota prius. My headlights failed on mountain road without any warning. I was doing about 50mph and swerved into the shoulder to avoid going off cliff. This vehicle is a death trap after dark and somebody is going to lose their life because toyota doesn't seem to take this seriously. I called their consumer hotline an was told i would have to foot the bill of nearly $900.00. I was then told by toyota to have the car repaired and they would reimburse me. I found a toyota dealer to do repair for $502.00 and now toyota tells me this was not a participating dealer even though it was an authorized factory toyota dealer. It truly seems like toyota is trying to avoid this problem. I now want to sell this car asap but am concerned for the safety of the person who will ultimately buy it from me. I'm wondering if i could face a lawsuit for knowingly selling a car with this serious safety defect ? please help us !!!
After owning my used 2006 toyota prius for a week, i had my 1st incident:i was driving down the road at night, and right headlight went out, while left headlight remained on.turned the headlight switch to 'off' position, and then to 'on' position.the headlight came back on for about 5 minutes, and then went off again.about 2 weeks later, i started having the same issue with both headlights.i used the same method as above in order to get the headlights to come back on.it does not seem to matter whether or not i have just started the car, or whether it has been running for a while... The bulbs go out when the car is 'cold' and when it has been running for a while.i took the car to my regular mechanic to see if it was the bulb, etc. ( as electrical problems will not be covered under my used car warranty ).i almost wrecked the car going around a dark curve in the road the other day, when both headlights went out.i have also been pulled over twice for improper equipment... But fortunately, i was not fined.i expect that i will eventually get a fine if this problem doesn't get fixed... Or worse... I could have a wreck and be killed... As most of the driving i do is at night, and often... I drive on country roads that have no street lights... Not to mention... Deer running out in the road.
Head light on driver side- intermittent operation. Headlight would go off during driving, come back on later. Occasionally both headlights would go off. Took car to toyota dealer for replacement of driverside light. They found nothing wrong with car/wiring passengerside headlight. With new driverside headlight car worked fine for 8 months. Then driverside headlight started with above problem. Old headlight is still available.
While driving my 2006 toyota prius the lights flicker and sometimes go off.
I have been having problems with my headlights going out for several years now.this is the same problem described by other drivers when the lights go out and can be reset by turning them off and back on again.for the first few years, the only bulb to go out was the right side.the bulb appears to have no bearing on the problem.i have put in new bulbs and had the same problem.i even tried switching the non-working bulb with the one that was working on the left side.the left side worked fine like this and the right side continued to fail.now, several years later, the left side appears to be failing also.even though i have gotten other recall notices, toyota never notified me of a settlement in this case.and, by the time that i found out about it, the settlement had expired.
I noticed in the past month that the headlights turn off unexpectedly while driving. First the driver side then both headlights then the passenger side.they go back on when i turn the switch off and then on and the problem is unexpected and not reproducible. I was told at the dealer that the headlights needed to be replaced.they would not acknowledge there is any known issue with the headlights turning off by themselves. I replaced both headlights 2 days ago and will monitor the situation.
Multiple failure of hid headlights which dim or go out.bulbs and modules have been replaced many times in the past.
The left and right headlights sometimes go out independently of one another.other times they both go out.of course, this is not good while driving in darkness. Flipping headlight switch to off and back on fixes the problem, but sometimes it's only a temporary fix and i have to do it again a few minutes later, and other times both lights remain on.for unexplained reasons, the problem is occurring more frequently now.it seems that this is not uncommon in the prius and i, myself, have seen other cars with a headlight out here in the burlington, vt area.in fact, a co-worker took his into the shop and they said it was a bad bulb.what i'm reading is that it's not the bulbs.
The right hid headlight randomly turns on and off.
Intermittent functioning of passenger-side hid headlamp on 2006 toyota prius after <20,000 miles, followed by complete failure after a few months.bulb replacedby toyota dealer in 2009 at cost >$200.now, driver-side bulb experiencing same issue of intermittent function at <30k miles.
Headlights failed on my 2006 toyota prius. One about 36,000 miles, second one about 37,000. It cost over $500 to replace them. Now one of the new ones has failed again. I wrote toyota for help and they had an extended warranty salesperson call me saying "you need to protect yourself against what may happen in the future." i asked if headlights were covered and he said yes, but that i needed to wait 30 days after buying the policy. Wrote toyota again saying that was unacceptable. No response. I know many other prius owners have had this problem. Since my light has gone out right away i'm wondering if it is an electrical or computer problem with the car.
The headlights on the car have an intermittent failure problem - they go "off" at random times when you are driving.
Beginning february 2008, both hid headlights on my 2006 prius would randomly turn off -- sometimes both at the same time if i'm not careful watching them.turning the hid headlights off and back on will turn the headlights back on, but they will randomly turn off again.i've asked toyota to investigate and they told me that it would cost $800 to replace the hid bulbs, as it requires removal of the front bumper to replace.they told me that they could not guarantee it would fix the problem, and that some other parts might need replacing as well.i believe this is a manufacturing defect as there are now over 500 complaints of this nature.in addition, one of my rear positioning lights is out.i've received fix it tickets for one headlight out and also this rear positioning brake light.please issue a recall! as this is very unsafe that headlights can randomly turn off!!
The right side head light on my 2006 toyota prius will turn off on its own. It will work again if i shut all the lights off and turn it on again. It doesn't seem to happen while the car is stationary, but will turn off soon after the car starts moving. It doesn't matter if it is on a bumpy road, moving slowly, or on a highway. It will turn off within seconds to several minutes.i took it into the dealership around july 8th, 2019 when i first noticed the problem. They said there was no signs of any damage and said there wasn't anything that needed to be done. Since then i have just been switching the lights off and back on when it happens. But then last night on november 7, 2019 both lights went out while i was driving on a public road. It happened as i accelerated after a full break.thankfully turning the lights off and on again worked. The right side turned back off again that night, but both did not shut off again after the incident.
2006 prius hid headlamps go out but can be recovered by turning switch off and then back on. Sometime just 1 light will go out and other times both will go completely off. Very dangerous when it happens at night time, you will be driving down the highway and all of the sudden both headlights go out. Have taken to the toyota dealer 3 times. They have replaced bulbs and switch but it did not fix the problem, headlights still go out while driving.i have read hundreds of other complaints about the same problem on the 2006 toyota prius, something needs to be done.this problem could cause a serious accident especially when it happens at night.
The headlights and tail lights on my 2006 toyota prius have been unexpectedly shut off while driving over the past 4 months.it started with the drivers side only and then moved to both lights and now i've been told my tail light flickers also.i can correct the problem temporarily by turning the lights switch off and then on again, but if i make any turns they fail again. This past saturday night (10/24/09) at 10 pm while on a winding country road i was veering right at about 35 miles per hour when my lights shut off completely and i heard a smack on the right side of my vehicle.i flipped my lights back on immediately and stopped at the same time. I got out of my vehicle and found a woman standing on the side of the road.she said she was fine, but my passenger side mirror hit her elbow/arm.she said she was not really injured and didn't want to call authorities or contact my insurance company.she asked why i turned my lights off when i rounded the corner.i told her i didn't, i had a short in my lighting system.she said i won't press charges, but you need to get those lights fixed.
Driver's side headlamp unexpectedly turns off while driving. On one occasion both headlights turned off while driving at night. Turning the headlight switch off and then on again will cause the headlights to come back on. Having both headlights unexpectedly turn off while driving at night is clearly a safety issue. There are hundreds of on-line complaints and posts detailing this issue. The toyota dealer says this is a common problem for 2005, 2006 prius equipped with hid headlight. Toyota states that replacing the bulb and/or the hid controller (ecu) "may" fix the problem. Dealer says that replacing the bulb and the ecu is ~$1,000 per side. A total of $2,000 for both sides. $2,000 to replace the headlights in a three year old car???? dealer has asked that i switch bulbs and see what happens. Dealer is asking thati pay for a new headlight ecu and see if the headlight still shuts off while driving. In essence the dealer is asking that i risk my safety by experimenting with repair attempts. Toyota needs to find out what wrong with the headlights on these cars, identify a fix and issue a recall before someone gets into a serious accident (did we not learn from the ford pinto?)
Intermittent hid headlight failure, initially affecting only one headlight.most recent incident affected both headlights simultaneously while driving at night.problem is resolved (temporarily) by switching off headlights and switching them back on, indicating that the bulbs and fuses are still functional.
I own a 2006 toyota prius and have a problem with the hid headlights. My hid headlights flicker and then one goes out. If i turn the headlights off and on, they work again for a short time, yet then one will flicker again and turn off. This happens to both headlights. It seems this is a problem with many 2006 priuses, however the toyota dealer says it is not anything covered by warranty, and wants to charge an outrageous amount to replace the lights. It seems obvious that it is a defective light, which poses a dangerous situation.
Passenger side hid headlight goes off after a few minutes of driving.can turn off and back on and they will stay on for a few minutes. Numerous other complaints on the internet of the same issue.
We have a 2006 toyota prius that the dealer wants $900.00 to replace the headlights.the headlights cost $150.00 each and the rest of the labor charge is do to the design of the car which requires the front bumper to be removed to change a light bulb.this is not only a bad design, but a rip off for the american consumer.
Hid headlights on 2006 prius fail at random.auto purchased in may 2006.first failure in november 2007 at 29,015 miles; right headlight.bulb replaced by dealer at no charge.second failure in august 2008 at 42,930 miles; left headlight.computer sub-assembly replaced under extended warranty, bulb replaced at cost of $375 by consumer.third failure in october 2009 at 67,183 miles; left headlight.not repaired at this time.sub-assembly will still be covered by extended warranty but bulb will not.this is same light that failed a year ago.i believe this is a serious safety issue.headlights failing at night are not a good thing.
I was driving home from work and it was raining and one of my headlights went out.i almost hit a road rail because it was real dark and raining.that was the first incident. The next day i was driving and one went out and then the second one went out ten minutes later.i called toyota and brought the car in during the daylight.they said the hid bulbs get hot and burn out over time.it cost me 281 dollars. A week later same problem with the right light.however this time i almost killed my wife and i as a car was just beginning to pass me and i lost vision on the right side.guys this is serious stuff. I'm afraid to drive this car at night. I am taking it in tomorrow during the day to have the second light replaced.the service rep was very nonchalant when i asked about the fact that two lights blew out within a week, they are hiding something.you could tell by his non-action.i asked him if this happens often and he said no. Well i have found out that is not true and it happens often.does someone have to be killed to get the government to look into this. I intend to write my congressman and senator about this and send them information i have gathered. Please help us before we get killed in this car.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.my driver's side headlight goes off unexpectedly.when i turn the lights off and then back on the light comes back on, but i never know how long it will remain lit.this is dangerous.the lights have some type of problem that no one seems to know how to solve.i drive dark country roads and need reliable lights.
After about 40,000 miles, the driver's side headlight in my 2006 toyota prius started blinking off (i.e., it would turn off, but then if i switched the lights on and off, it would be on again).
Failure of hid headlightsheadlights failed at 50,000 miles, i feel that toyota used a poor quality light bulb for their hid lighting. The coast is expensive to replace the bulb. Toyota should recall the hid light bulb.
2006 toyota prius headlights go out randomly creating an unsafe condition when driving at night.the headlight(s) will come on after turning off the switch.this has been a recurring problem since the vehicle was one year old.in one instance, both headlights went out which required and emergency stop.both headlight have been previously replaced under warranty.the problem in now occurring most times the vehicle is operated at night.
Passenger side headlight went out. Later learned that headlamp sometimes dims without going completely out and that turning the headlamps off and on will temporarily turn the lamp back on. Happens nearly every time in about 20 minute drive when dark. Dealer was unable to reproduce problem and recommended no action.
Hid passenger headlight intermittently go off. Turning the headlights completely off and on again will make the headlights turn back on. Will work for a day, sometimes and then it happens again. Has been reported 220+ times at nhtsa site.
The headlights are defective. This seems to be an issue with second generation prius and there is a lot of internet chatter from affected individuals. The headlights are showing intermittent on/off. The headlights go off automatically. They start working again after switching them off and then back on. However, this needs to be done every few minutes.
We have had several head lights on our pruis stop working. Usually you have to turn the lights on and off to get them to go back on when they turn off on their own. We have replaced the headlights approx. 4 times over the years and again we are having the same problem. They are extremely expensive headlights.the consumer stated she experienced sudden acceleration on three separate occasions.
I have an intermittent problem with passenger side hid light on my 2006 toyota prius.several people have informed me that the light was out.when i checked the light it was back on and working.i find from the internet that this is a huge problem with the 2006-2008 prius.i am attempting to get the toyota dealer to solve the problem.it is a highway safety issue that toyota needs to resolve with a recall.
The driver side headlight on my 2006 toyota prius turns on and off.i took it to my mechanic to get it fixed and he told me the light was fine and there was no loose connection.he witnessed it turn off and told me it is probably some issue with the computer and he can't fix it.he told me to take it back to toyota.additionally, my radio volume goes up by itself when the car is hot.the light seems to turn off more when it is hot.it pretty much always turns off after 15 minutes of driving in the summer weather.it is unsafe when it turns off.i will take it back to toyota to get it fixed.i have heard this is a common problem for the 2006 prius.from the online blogs i found, i heard the costs will be between $1500 - $2800 to fix.this has been going on with my car for about 8 months that i am aware of.it is often hard to tell if the light goes off.if it goes out, i can turn the lights on and off and on again and it will work for another 20 minutes.
Front head lamp on prius cuts out intermittantly. Impossible to replace without major labor (including removing bumper). Approximate cost 450.00 to 500.00.
I was driving home on suburban surface streets at dusk, following a friend to my home.my cell phone rang, and i answered using the bluetooth feature of the vehicle.it was my friend, calling to let me know that my left headlight was out.it had been flickering and having issues over the past few weeks, and we thought the bulb might be loose.we took the car to our mechanic on june 19th, 2012 to have the serpentine belt replaced and the headlight looked at.he indicated it was the bulb, and that it would cost $350 to replace.coincidentally, a relative saw a news story the other day about many similar complaints made to your organization and to the toyota company, so i did some online research.i was very disheartened to read an investigation made by kctv5 out of kansas city which explained your failure thus far to demand a recall, despite ample evidence that the system flaw has been corrected in the 2010 and newer prius models.please demand a recall before someone is injured or killed!as the daughter of a retired highway patrol officer, i understand the need for on-the-road safety.at this point, i am afraid to drive my vehicle at night, and it is my family's only vehicle.please do something!
I own a 2006 toyota prius, with 41,000 miles.my right headlight failed 2 days ago, car was repaired at the dealer, they changed a $260.00 "computer" that controls the headlight, which was covered under my extended warranty, my cost $55.00.on my way home both of the headlights failed, returned the car to the dealer, hid light bulb was changed today, my cost $320.00. Now the left headlight is also failing intermittently, which seems odd and very coincidental.toyota is unable to tell me, if this is an ongoing problem with their vehicles, though the internet seems to have info on the same situation with other owners. $600-$1,000 seems excessive to repair the headlights that seem to be a model problem, especially affecting 2006 model prius. Has there been a recall on these items?
2nd headlight problem to report.1. Normal driving.2. Right headlight turns off at random times.this is in addition to left headlight problem reported earlier..have notices several instances where both headlights were off at the same time.i do not drive after dark very much at this time of year, problem becomes apparent when pulling into garage or when noticing reflections .3. Turning the headlights of and on again initiates a restart.problem recurrence is random.
One or sometimes both hid headlamps go out without warning, and can be re-lit by turning off and turning on the headlight switch. This affects both low and high beams. I've nearly run off the road when the lights went out abruptly on a narrow mountain road. I have had to turn on my fog/driving lights routinely as a backup.
The driver's side hid headlight in my 2006 prius has been malfunctioning for nearly two years now.when i drive, the left headlamp will turn off and stop working after a short while, and if i turn the lights off and then back on again, it works again for a while.i've had it fixed twice now.the first time, it worked normally for a while, but it started failing again after a few months.the second time it was fixed, it actually worsened.at this point, i'll have to cycle my headlights every ten minutes or so.impaired vision at night due to headlight failure is a safety issue.i was told by friends in the toyota service department that it's a "known issue" with the prius equipped with high-intensity discharge (xenon) headlamps.if it's "known", why isn't it recalled?it's hazardous to drivers.
My 2006 toyota prius headlights has manufacturer defect that toyota won't take responsibility. In early 2010, the front passenger headlight will go off intermittently. But if it were turn off then on, it will stay on for a while before turn off again. Now the front passenger headlight is doing the same. I called toyota dealer in atlanta and it cost $400 to fix. I called toyota customer service and was surprised to know they knew about this issue but won't pay for the repair.i received a traffic ticket for front passenger headlight malfunction. It cost me $265 for the ticket. Toyota just lost my confidence.
We started having an intermittent problem with the driver's sideheadlight on our 2006 prius. It would go out for no apparent reason.if we turned the lights off and back on, most of the time it wouldcome back on, but not always. We asked our dealer to check it out fora possible "short" during a regular oil change. They said that theycould find nothing wrong with it.on july 11, we brought it to a different toyota dealer and got them tocheck it out. They said it was the bulb that needed to be replacedand charged us $427.99 to replace it!!! they had to remove the bumperto replace the bulb!i immediately got online and emailed toyota. I let them know how ridiculous it was to charge $320 for a light bulb and then build a car that had to have the bumper removed to change the light bulb!i also said that i would not assume that a light bulb is burned out ifit comes on most of the time. How did they know that it was the bulband not some wiring or other problem?just a few days later, i got a call from toyota saying they wereinvestigating and wanted all of the details from me. Then yesterday,toyota called me and told me that they were mailing mea check for the full cost of $427.99!
Hid lamps intermittently flicker and go out.sometimes one or the other, sometimes both.turning the light switch off then on corrects the problem.does not matter if it is low or high beam, experiencing the same issue.
The headlights on my 2006 prius have been going on and off sporadically since appx. 2010.first, only one headlight on the driver's side would go and off.i asked my toyota dealership multiple times about the problem, but they could never correctly diagnose or fix the problem.i was stopped more than once by the police for having a headlight out.usually if i turned the headlights off and then on again, both lights would turn on.in 2014 i had both headlights replaced by my dealership, which cost over $1,000.in june of this year (2017), both headlights starting going out at the same time, and i took it in to my toyota dealership. They said they could not get the problem to "repeat" while they had it in for service and offered other help or explanation for solving the problem.this is a very dangerous problem because the lights will often go out unexpectedly when i am driving at night.
2006 prius headlights are intermittent, especially the driver's side.when you turn on the headlights they both go on, butthe driver's side lights go out--at first others would tell us, then we would discover it ourselves.we reported this to the toyota dealership at about 35,000 miles and were told the bulbs cost about $300 apiece, that it wasn't covered under the warranty.we've since found out that other prius owners have experienced this same problem, that some have paid a high price to replace the lights and continue to have the same problem, which seems to indicate the problem isn't the bulbs!also there is controversy about the dealerships saying they have to remove the front bumper assembly to change the bulbs, when they can easily be replaced in about 10 minutes without removing the bumper!this headlight problem constitutesa very dangerous condition for which is seems bulb replacement isn't the answer.toyota needs to admit there is a manufacturing problem for whichthey should supply the remedy.there should be an indicator light on the instrument panelthat indicates if either headlight fails to operate.
We have experienced intermitment headlight issues on the driver side going off and having to pull over and turnoff headlights and turn back on to get light back on. We have complain many times to the toyota dealer. Finally driver side headlight was replaced, then weeks later on the passenger headlight started doing the same i.e., headlight going off and having to turn off and turn back on light control. To this day this not resolved please advise.
I can no longer drive my prius at night.sometimes one headlight will go out, sometimes the other, sometimes both.the bulbs themselves are not bad.i have to turn the lights off then back on to reset them approximately every 25 seconds.when i took it to the dealer they said "we can not re-create the problem".i left, in the rain and had to reset them 6 times before i was a mile down the road.toyota knows about this problem, they need to fix this problem.our extended family owns 4 prius vehicles, we will never own another since toyota is not standing up to fix this problem.
Headlights on my 2006 prius all of a sudden went kaput ; left one yesterday and the right one today.
Hid headlight on 2006 prius goes out intermittently. Turning lights off and on can make it go on again. Dealer is not motivated to find the problem. This is primarily a safety issue. It is not safe to have a headlamp that fails intermittently.
In january of this year, the driver side headlamp on our 2006 prius began shutting off after a few minutes of operation. It would come back on if the switch is cycled but would then shut off again at what appeared to be a random interval. The dealer replaced the lamp under warranty in january.now the passenger side is doing the same thing. After several visits to the dealer, we were told that this is a "known problem" but it is not being covered by toyota nor under our extended warranty. The price to replace the headlamp is in excess of $700! this is a known defect with significant safety implications. The dealer tells us it affects 2006+ prius headlamps.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with high intensity discharge headlights.i have had numerous issues with the headlights malfunctioning.i have had one assembly completely replaced on the passenger side of my auto.currently, the driver side light is also going out.the dealer has refused to repair the driver side light as toyota has deemed the issue is not covered under my warranty and would result in an out-of-pocket cost of over $400.this poses a serious safety issue as the lights only work on an intermittent basis.based on my research, i have determined that this issue is a pervasive issue with the 2006 toyota prius.there is a 130 page message board thread about the issue here: http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html.i strongly believe that this is an inherent issue that toyota should address for all of the owners of a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights.thank you for your time.
I believe its a glitch in the car's computer.at unpredictable and intermittent intervals the electronic heads up display does not operate.this leaves me with no speedomoeter, no fuel level indicator, no bright or dim indicator for the headlights, and the cruise control does not work.during the incidents the car also might not respond to the power off button, so it keeps running.this problem might last for a day or two and then it starts to work again.
The headlights will shut off randomly while i am driving, the solution i have found is to flip the switch on and off again and they turn back on, but this only works temporarily and they soon shut off again. This can be very dangerous especially when driving on a dark road at night along a curve. The toyota specialists recommended that i replace the bulbs but that did not fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the reverse light, the indicator light and the odometer and speedometer lights did not illuminate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the combination meter needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I have intermittently failing hid headlights and my 2006 prius has just over 36,000 miles on it.
2006 toyota prius. Faulty headlights.replaced both headlights in aug 2010 only to have one fail jan. 3 and the other failed jan 8 2011.added daytime running lights by dealer in 2007 so do not have the ability to turn them off and on.do not understand how one can have both lights fail as stated in so many other complaints.
I have a toyota prius 2006. Its headlight bulbs are not working. Lights go on and off. Sometimes we don't even know if they are off and other drivers blink us on the road to warn. Toyota dealership is telling us that we need new headlight bulbs. I have extended warranty through toyota. Toyota denied coverage from my bulb replacement. This problem has been reported by many prius owners. Toyota needs to recall the defective bulbs and take responsibility for this defective part. This is a dangerous neglect by toyota and can result in serious injuries and damages to its customers.
2006 toyota prius hid headlight fails intermittently without warning.headlight cannot be repaired by normal means requiring the vehicle by driven unsafely or abandoned on the road until it can be towed.headlights non availability through normal suppliers encourages owners to drive without the headlight (s).additionally, repair costs can easily exceed $1000 for a headlight.tr
Drivers side headlight failure. On briefly then turns off.
My 2006 toyota prius began experiencing sudden headlight failure after 20,000 miles.i would be driving at night and suddenly both headlights would go out, i would switch them off and on again, and they would come back on. Sometimes i would be driving on city streets, not aware that they had gone off, and other drivers would stop me and tell me that my headlights were off.i would check the switch, see that they were supposed to be on, toggle the switch and they would come on.i took the car to my local toyota dealer where i have all my maintenance done.after investigating for a few days, they replaced both h.i.d. Headlights and corrected the problem.now, 20,000 miles later, i'm experiencing the same problem.my left headlight suddenly will go out and have to be turned off and then on again to light.this happens every few minutes, most alarmingly on crowded freeways at night.i took the car back to the dealer, and they replaced the left headlight.they didn't charge me for the light because of my previous experience, but i did have to pay the labor fees, since the car is no longer under warranty, but exhibiting the same problems that it did when it was.i'm very concerned that this is going to continue to be a dangerous and costly problem.i don't feel confident that my car is safe to drive at night, because unless you are looking for the problem, headlight failure is something that you might not realize has occurred until it's too late.also, it doesn't seem reasonable that i'm supposed to replace a very expensive part every 20,000 miles or more to continue to operate my car safely.
Driver's side headlamp goes off when vehicle running & being driven.when the headlamp switch is briefly turned off, then back on, the driver's side headlamp comes on again, but always goes back off after a few seconds or up to a minute or two.this cycle of turning off & on can be repeated indefinitely.the problem started spontaneously.nothing has yet been done to correct the problem; a phone call to the local toyota service department was met with uncertainty as to what may be wrong, and i have yet to take it in for service.
20-06 toyota prius with hid headlight failure.
My 2006 toyota prius has a problem with headlights going out intermittently.toyota says they replaced lights after we insisted there was a problem.they noted problem was caused by a short that they say nothing about fixing.it took 2 visits to get problem resolved due to intermittent nature.i think this is a defect and dangerous.they need to address this problem.there are numerous postings on web of this and all indications are that lights and control modules have problems.i am writing to national center for dispute settlement, but think odi needs to step in.thanks.
Headlights randomly turn off.nothing appears to aggravate or cause this.it happens at least once or twice per drive.only way to fix it, (when i even notice it) is to turn the lights on and off again.
I have 2006 prius,the driver side head light goes out and then as i am driving. It is unpredictable. If i turn the lights off and then back on, the light works again. I changed both head lights in city toyota cost $560.72 on dec.8,2008 and now may 27,2010, the passenger side headlight is not working. It only last 1-1/2 year, this is not acceptable.
In addition to my complaint, odi id #10400072, when i turn my headlights on, the lighting in my console loses it brightness--alot.during the daytime, it is very difficult to see the odometer/speedometer and all other information provided on my console... This includes the built-in gps/info screen.this is definitely a design flaw that toyota created and approved for sale here in the u.s.i cannot understand why toyota is not held fully accountable for these very serious flaws and are required to correct these very serious flaws at no cost the the innocent consumer that are victims for purchasing these vehicles fully trusting that toyota fully backed up their vehicles and reputation.what will it take to require toyota to make the necessary repairs to rectify these very obvious flaws in their vehicles?a death as a result of an innocent driver and his family trusting the toyota brand name? i sure hope not.
2006 toyota prius hid head lights are suddenly turning off while driving, and to correct the problem i have to turn the lights off then back on again. But they will fail at least 30 times in a hour, while driving.
My headlights keep going out with no warning.i am driving and lights will go out -- dashboard signal indicates lights are on.i have been stopped twice by police for driving without lights (sometimes hard to detect when driving in well lit area).if i turn lights on and off they come back on.i first started seeing this problem over a year ago but it has been more pronounced in past few months. I have brought the car to dealer and they have not seen a problem although now i am reading that there is an issue with the nih lights.no lights, no warning that there are no lights ... This is a safety issue.
The headlamps on my prius go out intermittently while driving.sometimes one goes out and sometimes both.it is very dangerous when they both go out while driving at night.i can usually turn the switch off and on to get it back on, but that is uncomfortable when driving down a dark road and have to get the lights back on. This is an ongoing problem and happens regularly.
2006 toyota prius - hid headlamps go out at random intervals and come back on when turned off and then back on. Thousands of reports on www.mycarstats.com. Unsafe at night, especially in rural areas where deer roam the highways. My passenger side headlamp was replaced for free by toyota rep and dealer after showing them the mycarstats.com complaint reports. Toyota also reduced price of hid lamps by one-half in a letter received about three months ago. Many have had to pay $400 to $1200 for repair and replacements. Prius front bumper has to be removed to replace headlamp.
I have an 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. About 6 months ago, one light started going out shortly after ignition. It could be either one. After i turn the lights off and back on, both will stay on for the duration of the trip. This has been consistent over last 6 months or so.
Hid headlights have failed 4 times in 3 years.bulbs are burning out between one week and 16 months of being replaced.crash will occur if both malfunction at the same time.dealer where car was purchased replaced or repaired at no charge the first 3 times, but charged for the fourth.old parts unavailable.
Headlight (driver's side only) sometimes turns off while driving.if i turn the lights switch off and back on, the light will turn on and work properly for a while.
Toyota prius 2006:headlamps go off intermittently, creating a very unsafe condition while driving.
Intermittent headlight failure on toyota prius (2006) headlights (hid) without warning. Teenage driverreceived two summonses for driving at night without lights.toyota(dealer and corporate) recalcitrant re:acknowledging problem (confirms lights working normally) requiring replication in shop (charging diagnostic fee to examine whether lights are off or flickering) despite law enforcement summonses.
Intermittent headlamp failure while driving. Turn lights off and back on and lights work.headlight assemblies both sides replaced 1/2008replaced bulb passenger side 6/1/2009 and driver side 7/31/2009.
Both of my high intensity headlights occasionally go out, but at different times so far. Within the city it is hard to tell but is noticeable on the open road. I think it is a safety issue, especially if they both decide to go out at once. Turning off the headlights and back on a few seconds later has so far caused both to be on, but for how long who knows.
The hid headlight on the passenger side of my 2006 toyota prius randomly goes off.some times it comes back on by itself while i'm still driving some times not.it doesn't happen by any particular trend like a bump, turn, or anything else.it just goes off.nothing i do seems to make it come back on, it just comes back randomly.it's been doing this for a while now. When it goes off my visibility at night along the roads righthand side is greatly reduced.in particular, i'm concerned that the reduced light on that side may increase my chance of not seeing a pedestrian or a deer along side the road until it's too late. I took it to the toyota dealer and they said they don't know what's wrong but they would likely replace some headlight computer and bulb which they said would cost about $800!it shouldn't cost that much to fix a headlight that randomly goes off due to some defect in the vehicle which causes such a safety hazard for me and pedestrians on the road.
Headlight stops working then restarts..never know when it is going to work..this happens now daily , started just every now and then. Dealership replaced connection 137$ now 2 months later..out again. Pulled over by police 3 times.
2006 prius high-intensity discharge (hid) lamps cut out - turning the lights off and on will temporarily fix the problem. First passenger side in september 2008 at around 50k miles, now driver side november 2009 at 60812 miles - vehicle is at dealership right now so i do not have access to the vin. Both times the dealer replaced at no charge (lawrenceville toyota, 2871 rt 1, lawrenceville, new jersey 08648 609-883-4200). I just wanted it reported because it seemed a safety hazard and there appears to be others experiencing this issue as well.
We have had intermittent problems with the hid headlights on our 2006 toyota prius for years.one light will just go out intermittently.usually, just turning the lights off and then back on will cause the headlight that is out to come back on.this is a well known problem with this model and has been well documented all over the internet.in july of 2008, we finally decided to fix the driver's side headlight after being stopped by police multiple times because it was out intermittently.the dealer charged us $427.99 to change one hid bulb!!!i wrote to toyotamotor sales, usa to complain.a few weeks later, i received a "goodwill reimbursement" from them for the full amount of $427.99!now we have been stopped by police several times because our passenger side headlight has been going off intermittently for a while now.after being stopped by police while out of state last week, we decided to call to see if toyota was fixing this problem since there was a class action lawsuit about this very issue that toyota settled.we were told that the price to change the light bulb would now be $254.85!since this is definitely a defect that toyota knows about, why haven't they been made to recall the car and fix the problem?
The headlights on my 2006 toyota prius start going out on their own after about 18 months.i had both replaced in fall of 2007 and they both started to fail again in spring of 2009.they will both go out on their own while i am driving or one at a time will go out.turning the switch completely off and back on turns the headlights back on.....for awhile.
The headlights on my 2006 prius will go off for no apparent reason. Most of the time this involves only one headlight, but i have had both go off. If i turn off the lights and turn them back on the lights come back on. I've read several complaints on the internet on this problem. Clearly a safety concern.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------i've got a package 6 2006 prius. One of the headlights keeps going out. I can't really tell when or how it goes out since i can't see it. If i turn the bright lights on and off it has no effect, but when i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes on short trips it will go out, sometimes it won't.i've read that this is a common problem with the model.
Known problem with combination meter - found it searching online once i realized this was the problem. I bought my car used and since it is no longer covered by toyota, it didn't come up in search. Having issues with there being no display on the dash and vehicle not shutting off for the entire time i have had the car. It only happens intermittently. This is a safety issue for sure! can't see speed, gas, gears...anything about car whether car stationary or moving.
2006 toyota prius headlights come on and off.when they go off, you can turn off and on and they will come on.2 years toyota replaced left headlight for $300.this seemed to fix that, but they did not replace right at the time, which i wanted them to do.now right does it.i can't afford $300.00 to replace bulb.instructions for doing it yourself does not help.unable to do according to directions,toyota said they had to take off front end toit that is why so expensive.
Headlight goes out intermittently... Turning off all lights for several seconds and then back on turnsthe light back on.... Dealer said bulb needs to be replaced for about $300..... Internet forums indicate this is a problem with the prius over several years... And does not fix problem... Others have replaced controller boards, bulbs, wiring, all to no avail... There should be a recall to fix the problems.... I have also purchased the extended 100,000 milewarranty.
Headlights, one or both, randomly go out while i am driving.i had the dealer look at it a year ago and they said there was nothing wrong.it continues to happen and is really scary when i discover that i am driving without lights on a busy highway.i am now taking to an independent mechanic to fix the problem.this is clearly a safety issue!
Passenger side headlight fades then goes out.turning the switch off/on will turn the headlight on again - sometimes it will fade out again, sometimes it will stay on.dealership switched the bulbs (passenger to driver sides) to see if it's a bulb problem or something else.now the driver's side (same bulb) is displaying the same symptoms.have not yet replaced the bulb due to the high cost.
One of the headlights stopped functioning intermittently at about 30,000 miles.dealers service department said they could not recreate the failure, suggested that everything was in order, and therefore did nothing to address the problem.now, at 35,000 miles, i am having incidents of both headlights going out.this is extremely dangerous, as it's unpredictable.i suddenly find myself driving in the dark with only my parking lights on.i took the car to the dealer and asked again for them to fix the problem.i was told when i picked up my car that they again had found nothing wrong - the headlights were "performing" and the service department supposedly didn't have enough time to diagnose the problem further (even though i left my car for the day and left my cell phone for them to contact me).i believe this is a very serious manufacturer's defect with the headlights, as i have now found numerous internet posting describing the exact same problem - headlights that fail intermittently at very low mileage with no warning.
I drive a 2006 toyota prius with the hid headlights.i read that my problem has been happening to a lot of prius owners and their is an investigation started, so here's one more case to add to the books.one headlight would go out randomly.it would alternate between the passenger and drivers side, but would never happen to both lights at the same time.it would happen about every other day.there were no particular events that led to this problem starting, but i did notice that sometimes braking hard correlated with the light going out, but they went out without braking hard as well.whenever one light went out, flipping the lights off and immediately back on would make both lights function again.i took it in for work 3 times.the ballasts got changed, then the bulbs got changed and the wiring harness checked, finally both the bulbs and ballasts were switched out with brand new ones of a different brand.it appears to be working so far.my mechanic probably still has the old parts if you wanted them.consequences: i got pulled over twice for lights being out that i thought i had fixed, very irritating, luckily they understood and gave me warnings.
2006 toyota prius headlights go off while driving then come back on. Intermittent and totally unpredictable.
2006 toyota prius headlights problem. The front passenger headlights shot off by itself and i have to turn the headlight switch on and off several time and the headlight will turn back on again. I feel it was very dangerous when driving at night when the headlight turn off by itself and i got a fixed ticket by policy because of defected headlight.
I have a 2006 prius.while under warranty, my passenger headlight began to go out.if you cut the light off and back on it would work again.eventually, the driver's lamp would go off as well, which happened at night. Turning the lights off then back on would get them both back working.the dealer replaced a computer to fix the problem.i do not know if they changed the bulbs also.my car now has 55,000 miles and the passenger headlight is doing the same thing.
While driving my 2006 prius one head light will go out and then the other and i have no headlights. Some times its the drivers side some times the passenger side and sometimes both. But on the freeway it's scary when they both go out!
Hid headlights fail intermittently.lights will work again if turned off and back on.lights will go out again with no apparent cause.
The hid headlights on my toyota prius intermittently turn off at night.
I have a 2006 and have been dealing with the passenger side light going off after 15 seconds for 6 months now.after contacting toyota of america they didn't agree with me that there was any issue, they even went as far as to tell me that i couldn't believe everything that i read on message boards.i expressed my displeasure with the situation and complained that this is a safety hazard, they of course didn't agree.after paying nearly 200 dollars for a diagnosis i was told that i have a bad computer and the computer has now caused the light to be faulty as well and both need to be replaced for a mere 500+ dollars.unfortunately i don't have an extra 500 just laying around in this current economy.the car is not in warranty as it has 90,000 miles and this problem started right after i hit 70,000 miles.which just happens to be the miles for warranty of the lights.we'll i'm out of state at the moment and now the driver side light is going faulty.so now we're talking about a cool $1,000.00 to fix something that is a total safety hazard in which toyota should do a recall and fix at their expense.also my dvd nav system doesn't work either and hasn't now for some 7 months.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. Randomly and with out warning the hid head lights on my prius turn off. This has happened at least 25 times and i have almost crashed several times. When this happens, i have to reach and turn off my lights with the switch and turn them back on. Then they stay on from 2 minutes to 2 hours. This is a huge danger to public safety. There are hundreds of prius owners that have documented the exact same problem with their cars. Please look at this link http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/replacing-headlight-bulb-t910.html#comment-46741. You can see all of these people are having the exact same problem. Thank you.
Passenger headlights of 2006 prius are turn off at random times.when this happens, lights must be turned all the way off and on again to have lights come on. (which indicates the bulb is not burnt out).
Hid headlight failure on 2006 toyota prius.purchased in june 2006right headlight and control unit were replaced in june 2007 by toyota under warranty.right headlight and control unit failed in dec. 2009.now driving with right headlamp out.hid headlamps are supposed to have twice the lifetime of normal headlamps.headlamps should not cost $500 to replace.toyota has an obvious design problem with their headlight system.
Both headlights on my 2006 prius go off intermittently.when i turn the headlight switch on and off they come back on (until they fail again).this has been happening for over 6 months but was infrequent at first.now the failures occur almost every time i drive the vehicle.i understand that many prius owners have the same problem.some have been charged as much as $500 per headlight to repair.this is not an ordinary issue of replacing worn out parts but is clearly a safety related engineering defect.i am trying to get toyota to repair this without charge - but from what i know there should have been a recall to fix this problem.
I own a 2006 toyota prius withoriginal hid headlights.the headlight on the driver side keeps flickering and going out.i have to turn off the lights and then turn them back on to make the light come back on.
R headlight cut out intermittently. Bought replacement bulbs and had them replaced by an independent mechanic. Now at 65,000 miles, both headlights cut out intermittently and are dim when they are on. High beams are anemic. If both lights ever go out simultaneously at night, an accident could happen.
About a year a go my passenger side headlight started turning on and off randomly on my 2006 toyota prius. I took my car to toyota of berkeley i-80 junction service center to fix the problem. I was told that toyota would be more than happy to do a full diagnostic on my car at the cost of $125 to see what the problem was but since my light was on at that time they did not think they could duplicate the problem. My passenger side headlight had been randomly turning off while i was driving and in order to get my light to turn back on i would have to stop my car, turn my lights off, then turn them back on, and occasionally this would correct the problem.recently my headlight went out completely and i took my car to toyota of dublin service center to have one of my headlights replaced. I was then shocked to learn that my car had hid lights that cost $400 per bulb plus labor to replace. My front bumper needed to be removed in order to get to the lights therefore it was not a simple job and would take a few hours to complete. Hearing this appalled me! when i purchased the car and the extended warranty i was never told anything about replacing the lights and how much it would cost. This is a ridiculous charge for lights that do not last three years. I believe that there is more wrong with this car than just a light that needed to be replaced. I feel that the faulty lights in the 2006 toyota prius are a safety hazard and need to be recalled.i am a single mother with two young children. I do not feel safe driving my car with my children, nor do i feel good about selling my car to an unknowing buyer, and i do not have the money to keep paying repair bills in the amount of $1000 or more to replace headlights! i am asking for an immediate recall of the 2006 toyota prius so this safety hazard can be corrected.
I own a 2006 toyota prius and the hid headlight defect failure happened to us during night time driving almost causing a severe accident.this is a hazard and there are many complaints regarding this.some one will die if this is not recalled and corrected.these headlights are advertised to have twice the lifetime of a regular headlight and go out randomly.it is very scary and is a danger to anyone driving these cars.we had the headlights replaced on 11/4/09 for a total cost of $590.32.
I purchased a used 2006 prius with 16,000 miles.i now have 44,000 miles and i began to notice my hid headlights dimming, first one then the other.it has now progressed to the where they turn off completely.toyota does not seem to have a sure way of diagnosing the problem, leading to upwards of $2,600.00 to troubleshoot.this is a ridiculous amount to pay for headlights and seems, according to the chats, to be a pervasive problem.this now occurs ever time i turn on the lights.within 15 minutes they go out.if i turn the light switch on and off they comeback on for a bit, then go out again.
Before my 2006 prius was out of warranty i noticed intermittent problems with one of the headlights, the dealer never could find the source of the problem.once out of warranty i again mentioned the problem to the dealer and they said the headlight bulb was bad and it would be over $400 to replace.i said this was a problem when the car was under warranty but was never fixed, they replaced for free.i later searched the internet and discovered this is a common problem on the toyota prius.a headlight should not be over $400 to replace and if it is going to cost that much, it shouldn't be going out after such a short time.
Hid headlight in 06 prius behaving badly.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The front driver side head lamp sporadically failed which reduced her visibility. As a consequence her risk for serious injury and a crash were increased.a technician stated that they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The contact is responsible for paying $1800.00 to replace the headlight. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
Toyota 2006 prius.both hid head lamps intermittently go off, but usually not at the same time. Currently have 75k mi on car.problem started when car had approx 55k miles on it.
Headlight regularly goes out.turning lights off and on it comes back on.
The left headlight on my 2006 prius goes out, but will come back on if i turn the lights off and back on.this occurs randomly while driving, often being undetectable until a reflective situation comes up and the light is noticed.
Hid headlights go out randomly while driving. Each one goes out separately, but sometimes they will both happen to be out at the same time. While driving, this is corrected by turning headlights off and then back on. Same thing happens with the yellow running lights, one may turn off randomly. This began happening in fall of 2011, however new bulbs (hid and running lights) were purchased and the problem stopped temporarily, but within 1 year the same problems are occurring again. Similar problem with the rear license plate lights; one will be off randomly, but shutting the trunk hard seems to appease the problem. This may be a wiring problem, but the front lights should not be turning off randomly.
Defective headlights.
When driving at night one, and many times both, headlights have gone out.if i turn them off and then back on they work again so it is not the bulb.this has happened on back rural roads where i live and on the freeway.it is very disturbing and dangerous to all of a sudden driving in the dark. It has happened at least once a week for the past 6 months.
My 2006 toyota prius has had an ongoing problem with their hid headlights. While driving one or both headlights will go off. A quick temporary fix will be to flick the lights off then on again which actually deteriorate the hid bulb leading to shortened life span. However you really have no choice when driving at night. Sometimes you don't even realize they're both off. This can be very dangerous as other drivers wouldn't be able to see your car. Replaced the bulbs and the problem persists. There exists a class action settlement girardgibbs.com, and was told by the dealer that the problem is the ecu. They only addressed this concern to me after i brought them information about thesettlement about a month ago. In the past they've only been either saying they can't reproduce the problem or that i need to replace the bulb. I can tell you right now these are my third pair of bulbs and its definitely not the bulbs as the problem persists just days after the new bulbs are installed. I found out that the settlement extended the warranty to 5 years and 50,000 miles however my car falls outside the mileage range. They won't pay for the ecu because the dealers have never specifically addressed the ecu as being the problem with my car within the extended warranty range even though there were numerous times i would complain about the lights within that range. Toyota needs to recall the ecu for 2006-2009 prius models. It is not the bulbs.
At 42,000 miles, my 2006 prius headlights will switch off while driving.the driverside hid headlight will turn off between 1:30 - 3:00 minutes of driving.the issue can be corrected by switching thelights off and turning them on again; however, the headlight will turn off again after a few minutes.at one point, the driverside headlight went out and then a few seconds later the passenger headlight went out meaning i had no running headlights on the interstate at night.turning off and turning on the headlights corrected the issue - only to have it happen again.the headlights will turn off at any speed - 10-75 mph.the driverside headlight was replaced by the dealership as part of my used car purchase.this defect was found 4 days after purchase; the car is going back to the dealership for hopeful repair.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with about 60,000 miles.i am experiencing the widely reported issue with the hid headlight.the driver side headlight fails to turn on sometimes, but if i notice it and turn off the headlights and turn them back on, the problem goes away.even if the light works, it sometimes flickers and goes out after a few minutes.i got pulled over by the police tonight for a failed headlight.since this seems to be a widely reported issue, toyota should fix this for the people who have encountered it.thanks!
Toyota prius - 2006 - headlights intermittent operation.
I have a headlight that goes on and off intermittently on a 2006 prius. It cost me $273.13 to fix at the dealer. $273.13 for a light bulb!!!!!!
Hid drivers side headlamp turns on when switched on but after a few minutes it flickers and turns off. The headlamp must be turned off and back on to re-light the whole time the car is being driven. This defective light is clearly more dim in color as well.
In 2006 i purchased a 2006 toyota prius package 6 which includes hid (high intensity discharge) headlamps. Starting approx. 1 year ago, i noticed a headlamp out while i was driving. When i took it to the dealer i was told it would cost $400+ to repair 1 headlamp. After doing some research on the internet, i found many complaints about prius hid headlamps. I also found out that if you turn the light switch off and then on, they would work again temporarily, so i decided to tolerate a headlamp that is periodically out and would work again if i turned the switch off and on. Sometimes the driver side light would be out and sometimes the passenger side light would be out.approx. 6 months ago, i discovered that both headlamps would be periodically out while i'm driving, a real safety problem. I stopped driving at night.approx. 2 weeks ago, i received a letter from toyota that they recognize the problem and will discount the headlamp bulbs from $300 each to $150 each plus labor. Even $150 is totally outrageous but i needed to drive that vehicle at night so i had both lights replaced for a total of $504.87.there should have been a recall from toyota and they should fix that safety problem for free.
2006 toyota prius both headlights occasionally go out while driving.
Safety issue:my 2006 prius hid headlamps only work intermittently.one or the other will randomly go out.cycling power usually fixes the problem.
I was stopped in 2006 prius by state trooper for headlight out on passenger side.local dealer told me new hid lamps will cost $350 without installation.i ordered them and then found out that the lamps should last at least 10 years and that the problem affects most prius cars with hid headlights from 20,000 to around 50,000 miles and that toyota is well aware of the problem but has not issued a defect recall to date.the failure appears to be random and the lamps will re-start when switched off and back on again.since the lamps extinguish randomly, there is the possibility of both failing simultaneously with serious safety issues.
After several attempts to have toyota cover the cost of replacing hid lamps in my 2006 toyota prius they finally did so at no charge for parts but charged $100 labor stating that i could get that refunded by toyota provided a recall on the lamps was issued. The problem is that the lamps go out intermittently while driving.when or if the driver detects that one lamp goes out then by turning the switch on and off quickly the lamps always restart but again they will go out again maybe in 15 minutes or maybe never. As a driver you may not notice it until they both go out. I had been driving my car fro over a year before the dealer finally admitted that they were aware of the problem. Replacing the lamps fixed the problem immediately.the incidentdate below is the repair date.
Headlight (hid style) flickers and/or goes out unexpectedly.lights come back on after cycling them off and on again.but the problem still repeats itself under all driving conditions.
Right headlight went out while driving at night, reducing visibility to only nearly 20%-30%.this is very annoying and dangerous as the vehicle may be taken for a motorcycle especially in parking lot as others might mistake the vehicle width and resulting in collision. However, the light is restored by flickering on and off. This also occurred while driving on the freeway at high speed. Flickering maybe be a hassle while driving at such speed.
Front left headlight stopped working at night on a 2006 toyota prius.it never worked again.this is a safety issue.i understand this is a common problem on the 2006 prius. Have to have it replaced at a cost of $325 at dealership!there should be a recall.
2006 toyota prius hid headlights will flicker and eventually shut off after minutes of driving, i can turn them back on by flicking the headlight switch off then back on again but they randomly shut off causing a safety concern when driving at night.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with 35,543 miles on it. The driver's side headlight intermittently goes off. I will be bringing it to the dealer today.
2006 toyota prius, l headlight has been turning itself off while driving.on 8/13/09 both headlights began turning off while driving.i was able to turn lights off and back on again and lights came on for a few minutes then started turning off again.
I have a 2006 toyota prius.the drivers side headlight was intermittently going out.i had it replaced by a toyota dealer.now, the passenger side light is doing the same thing.since both did not go out at the same time, i have not had an accident, but i am concerned that i might.i am afraid to take chances not replacing this one, even though the cost is about $300, because if both went out, i could have an accident.
Was told by someone that one of my headlights was out. When i checked, it was fine. Took car to dealer and they said headlight was out and that it would be intermittent. Cost is $421 for a bulb!
Intermittent failure of hid headlights.
On multiple occasions now, while driving my prius both headlights spontaneously go out. I notice it when i'm driving at night. It is not safe. There is nothing wrong with either bulb - they just don't work. I have to turn the lights off and then on again for both lights to work again. Sometimes it happens again within minutes of it happening a first time.
Right hid headlight intermittently working.repair > $200. Please help resolve this safety issue.
I have a 2006 toyota prius.the right headlight went out around 20,000 miles.this was replaced by the dealer.at 40,000 the left headlight started working intermittently -- right after it was out of the official warranty.i asked the toyota dealer to replace it, but they said i would have to pay the full repair cost.the light works intermittently -- if you turn it on and off it comes back on but goes out pretty often.this seems like a serious safety issue and i know that many other priuses have similar problems (i see many with one light and i've read of many other complaints).
I own a 2006 toyota prius. For the last 6 months the driver side front headlight intermittently goes out.if we shut off our headlights and then back on, it will re-light for an indeterminate amount of time and then the problem repeats itself.i've been stopped twice by the police and given warnings.i'be taken it to the dealership three times now to have it fixed.the first time, they said they couldn't find anything wrong.the second time, they could make it happen, but by banging the front of the hood could get the headlight to illuminate, and suggested i just live with the issue, as replacing the headlight would be "expensive" (no amount mentioned).today i brought the car in for its regular maintenance work, as the light on the dashboard suggested it was time.the dealership is ira toyota of manchester nh 03101. Their # is: 603-624-1800.my complaint is that when they changed the bulb they charged $157.82 for the lightbulb and another $180 for labor to replace it.i've never heard of such costs to replace a headlight.i went on the www tonight to see if my situation was unusual and found that many consumers are having this same issue with their 2006 prius.it was recommended that we file a complaint with you....here i am.the website with the information regarding this common incident is: www.hybridcars.com/forum/replacing-headlight-bulb--t910please look into this.thank you.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving approximately 35 mph, the exterior lights on the passenger side lost power.as a result, the contact could only drive with the high beams activated.he stated that the exterior lighting on the passenger side has been losing power intermittently for the past year.the vehicle was driven to the dealer on three occasions.the first two times the mechanic stated that the failure could not be duplicated.on the third visit, the dealer stated that the computer that controls the hid headlights was defective and needed to be replaced.the mechanic also stated that the hid headlamp needed to be replaced.the vehicle has been repaired, but the manufacturer has not been notified.the vin was unavailable.the current mileage was 51,056 and failure mileage was 38,000.
The headlights flicker and then go out.it is necessary to turn off all lights and then turn them back on.the same thing happens after a short period of time.this happens when the car is moving and i have been pulled over because i was unaware that the lights were out while driving in the city.
Hid headlight on 2006 toyota prius turned off while driving, has happened more than once.
I notice occasionally the driver's side headlight will go out requiring me to turn the lights off then on again. Most recently both headlights will go out. I can get them on again by turning them off then back on but it is unnerving and occurs every day now whenever i use the lights. I checked for a loose wire and found nothing. These are the original hid headlights.i can reproduce the problem every time i drive the car.
The headlights on my 06 prius have started going off at different times. I really have to be careful with my car now.
I had the passenger side hid headlight fail on my 2006 prius long before it should have failed. I have 40,600 miles on the car and have owned it since april of 2006.
Both hid headlights failed simultaneously on 2006 toyota prius with 43k miles while driving. Headlights had been on for about 5 minutes at the time they shut off. I pulled off into a parking lot, stopped the car, got out to verify that both headlights were off, and verified that the headlight switch was on. I turned the headlight switch off and back on, and the headlights re-illuminated.driver's side headlight continues to fail randomly. It re-illuminates when the switch is turned off and back on again.prior to both headlights failing simultaneously, the headlights had not flickered, turned off, or given any other sign of failure.
I have a 2006 toyota prius, package 6.the passenger side front headlight intermittently turns off while the vehicle is in motion.there are no specific antecedents.the headlight may stay on or may not during any time driving.if i turn off the headlights and turn them back on, the aforementioned headlight will come back on and stay on.or not.again, there is no way to tell when this will happen.i have reviewed the discussion boards and this appears to be a known problem among several prius drivers.toyota has no tech sheets or recalls on this issue.they say to bring it in and they will check it out, but since it is an intermittent problem, it is impossible to predict whether the problem will occur during an appointment/diagnostic time.this is a safety issue, particularly at night, and i am certainly at risk of getting a fix-it ticket for it.however, i am having trouble "fixing" something that manifests so unpredictably.i am wondering if there are other complaints about this problem with the prius?i first noticed this problem in 1/2008, at about 35,000 or 36,000 miles, just after the warranty period expired.
About 6 mos. Ago the left headlight would turn off for no reason. It would come back on when i turned the switch off and then on. I took it to the dealer and they could not replicate the problem. Now the same thing is happening to both lights at the same time. This has happened on pitch black roads for no apparent reason - the lights just go out. An obvious safety issue!i have since taken the car in and am told that both lights along with their motors and computers need to be replaced at the cost of $800 a piece!
Passenger side hid headlamp was randomly turning off.soon both the driver's side and passenger headlamps would go out while driving and with no particular repeatability or consistency.while driving at night this was a very dangerous situation.the hid headlamps sometimes would return if the headlamp switch was turned off then back on, but not always.no warning of the problem occurring would take place, i.e. When the car was turned on, the headlamps coming on was not an indication that they would stay on.
For many months, left (usually) or right headlight goes off while driving without warning.turning the light switch off and then back on causes the faulty light to come back on.sometimes it will stay on for hours, sometimes for less than a minute before i have to repeat the switch off/on maneuver.dealer says its the bulb ($362).how can it be the bulb if it goes back on when the switch is toggled?from what i see online this headlight problem is common with prius.
Driving at night and headlight completely failed.took it in to dealer but was working then and dealer refused to document.this same thing occurred several times since then, both headlights failing at one time or another resulting in dangerously poor visibility.problem is intermittent and continuing with a failure just days ago. Toyota acknowledges the problem but refuses to take responsibility saying the current mileage is too high.problem first occurred when mileage was considerably under 45000.feel it is unsafe to drive the car at night.
Every couple of weeks, the front passenger side headlight goes out on my 2006 prius. Sometimes both lights go out. This is terrifying at night and is a serious safety hazard. I found many similar complaints online and am very concerned and anxiously awaiting your response and action on this problem.
I have continued to have recurring headlight issues on my 2006 toyota prius.i am on my third headlight and i have replaced two headlight assemblies.on each occasion, we were made aware of the defective headlight by another party as we were driving.it leads to a dangerous situation because it reduces the lighted path at night and could potentially impair another driver's ability to see my vehicle.i had to pay out of pocket for the repair since the extended warranty that i purchased did not cover "burnt bulbs".this is obviously an inherent issue that toyota has not addressed.each repair is in excess of $200.
The car is equipped with hid lights and the drivers side fails intermittently.the dealer could not recreate the problem but suggested perhaps replacing the bulb ($345) might help or waiting until it becomes more frequent.this is a very common problem with the 2006 prius hid lights.toyota should at least have identified the source of the problem because it could be caused by the failure of various components and random replacement of components in the headlight circuit would be needlessly expensive.as it is obviously a manufacturing or supplier problem toyota should extend the warranty and issue a recall as lighting is a safety issue.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. One of the headlights flicks off, and then turns off while driving.i have to completely turn off both headlights and turn them back on to have the defected one to work again.
My 2006 prius left driver headlight began going on and off randomly and frequently at about 25,000 mi. I reported the problem to the dealer several times, but they couldn't diagnose the problem unless the headlight was out, which of course it wasn't. On occasion if i turned the headlights on and off the light would come back on temporarily. This was documented prior to the warranty running out. Finally, the headlight was completely out...the dealer and i argued over the warranty and they finally agreed to fix the problem. They replaced the bulbs and now again 30,000 mi. Later the same problem is re-occurring. This time however, turning lights on and off doesn't resolve the problem even temporarily. And once again they are refusing to take responsibility. I live on a dark country road and have found myself slowing to speeds of 25mph just to get home safely.
Driving at night with headlights on.left headlight flickers, a few seconds later the right headlight goes dark.less than a minute later, the left headlight goes dark.no headlights while driving on hwy 85 in san jose.i slowed and then checked to see if the light switch worked.i turned the headlight switch to off, then back on and the headlights came back on.after less than a minute, the lights repeated their failure process again.i repeated the switch off/on, multiple times until i reached my destination.i cannot operate the vehicle when it is dark.
Toyota prius headlight failure for the 5th time.
Hid headlight defects on toyota prius 2006. Replaced both light on 2007 after one year i have to replaced again on 2008. The light did not die just goes out. I have to turn the headlights on/off and the work again for few hours or few day then happen again.
The car headlights go in and out all the time.we've already replaced both the left and right side twice.when a light goes out, you can turn it off then on again and it will work for a few minutes (and sometimes hours).i have researched this and it is a major complaint of the 2006 toyota prius.why hasn't this been recalled yet!this is very dangerous, as you don't know when your headlights will work or not.
Have had an issue with headlights turning on and off for several years although we have replaced the very expensive headlights many times.it has left us in a bad situation many times (at night on a dark road with no lights)! we just try not to use it at nighttime.but now my son has night classes an hour away and we live sort of remote so i am scared.
I have an issue with the headlight (hid) on my 2006 toyota prius.i have discovered that i am not the only one.one headlight will go out, and if i turn it off and then back on it will come back on. The dealer told me i need to replace the bulb - for ~$725.the hid headlights are supposed to last the life of the car.however, the bulb is not under warranty (i have the extended super duper deluxe warranty).so i have to pay this out of pocket.now if the bulbs were regular bulbs - i would just replace them.if this was not such a common problem, i would not be complaining.the issue seems to be widespread, and thus i believe this is a manufacturing defect that should at least be covered under my warranty - if not deserving of a recall.
Purchased brand new fully loaded toyota prius in june 2006, the head lights are hid d4r and they keep turning off multiple times even during short drives, i have tried changing bulbs multiple times but to no avail, got it checked at the koons tysons dealership and they say nothing is wrong with ballast,the car has now crossed 100,000 miles everything else works except for the lights.
Prius headlamp(s) intermittently go out while driving much before the lifespan of the bulb.this appears to be a widespread issue.http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/replacing-headlight-bulb-t910.html.
Passanger side headlight dims and then turns off at random times - light will sometimes come back on when you turn the headlights off and then on again.problem has returned within minutes of turning them off then on again.
1) intermittent failure of the headlights (hid).typically, passenger headlight will go out but now affecting driver's side headlight too.sometimes, they will start working when the lights are turned-off and then on. It has been diagnosed as both problems with the ecu and the hid bulbs.2) intermittent electrical failure affecting ability to put the car in park.i receive a message warning me that the "p" park could not be engaged and to park it on a flat surface (which i virtually always do).some of these problems firstmanifested when the car was at 1,796 miles and 2 months old (documented by the dealer with a request to toyota for technical assistance) but they were uncertain as to the problem and suggested we monitor it.now,it is a frequent occurrenceand a significant safety issue.it is 37 months since purchasing the car and it has 43k miles.ihave an (essentially) worthless toyota, 7-year,platinum, 100k mile warranty with 0 deductible, which will only cover the ecu (cost $678.66) but i will have to pay $927.02.
While under warranty, driver side headlight flickered and would go out. It would always come back on after turning the headlights off and on again. Same thing happened a few months later with passenger side headlight. Dealer replaced or repaired both at different times while under warranty. No longer under warranty, and i have paid for a replacement headlight once. At present, both headlights flicker and go out, now with remarkable regularity. Fortunately, turning them off and on again corrects the problem for a few minutes, so i have never been forced to stop driving at night (although i have been stopped for driving with only one headlight at times). At this time, i am at the point where i turn my headlights off and on every five minutes day and night. It has become a nervous tic.
I was driving down a dark unlit road when both headlights went out without warning. Luckily there were no cars behind me as i braked as fast as i could without being able to see anything. It was the same as if i had all of a sudden just closed my eyes and tried to navigate to a safe stop somewhere on the side of the road without hitting something. I would say that this was the scariest moment i have had driving in 30 years of driving. The lights came back on after turning the light switch off and back on again, so this is definitely a control problem of some sort. I love my prius, but this is just an unacceptable design problem. Of course i would much rather just have standard light bulbs that were not at risk of failing rather than this supposed upgrade.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. Upon starting the vehicle and turning on the headlights, the contact noticed that the passenger side low beam headlight would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Toyota has a major issue with headlamps failing intermittently on 2006 and new priusesrather than fixing the issue, they're charging customers upwards of a $1000 to replace (2) *defective* headlamp bulbs.it may not seem like a major issue, however i almost got in an accident with another prius owner on the freeway, who was driving both lights out.after experiencing the same exact thing in my own prius, it's a very scary scenario.there are thousands of documented cases:http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.htmlhttp://forums.mercurynews.com/topic/roadshow-cost-to-replace-on-and-off-prius-headlights-can-run-950-mdash-or-nothingplease do not allow toyota to keep screwing consumers into paying for $1000 bulb replacements.there are many people out there gambling with intermittent lamps due to the high replacement cost.
Prius headlights started going off sporadically. Sometimes right sometimes left sometimes both. Hard to tell when it will happen. Sometimes turning light switchoff and on solves the problem. First noticed this last weekend (today is sept 24th 08). Do not know yet how to reproduce intentionally, but it has happened at least three times this week.
Our 2006 toyota prius has a headlight that will randomly turn off while driving. It is very difficult to tell when a headlight turns off. If we do realize that the headlight has turned off, we can turn both headlights off while driving and then turn them back on. This "resets" the lights and they both come back on. Living in the country where roads are very windy and illuminated streets are uncommon, this is a serious safety issue.the dealer claims they are bad bulbs; however, the hid bulbs should last 8-10 years. Our bulb has lasted only 2.5 years. To replace the bulb it costs over $500, which is ridiculous. There are obvious safety problems with bulbs randomly going out while driving. Based upon discussions with other prius owners, this is a common problem. Other have been charged upwards of $1800 to change both headlamps on cars under 50k miles. Something should be done to make toyota recognize this significant safety risk.
At approximately 40,000 miles the passenger side hid headlight goes out intermittently & comes back on after turning headlights off and back on. I have been pulled over three times & received a warning ticket. Dealer service convinced us that it was the bulb & that the cost of bulb replacement was entirely ours even though headlights were covered to 100,000 miles. This of course, did not fix the problem and it continues. This creates a safety hazard on poorly lit roads & during reduced visibility conditions. Dealer offers no assistance or guidance.
Toyota prius 2006.rt. Front (passenger side) headlight goes out for no reason. After this is will not come back on, even if i switch from low to high beam.i turn the lights off and on that corrects the problem for about 3 to 15 minutes, then it goes off again.toyota said it was the bulb and replaced it at about 34,000 miles under warranty, but it did not change anything.then the next chance i had to bring it in it was out of warranty, so they will not cover.i thought it may be the igniter or transformer so i replaced that, but it still does the same thing. I see many prius' around town with their right front light out, so it seems to be quite common.i read on the internet that lots of prius people are having the same exact problem, but of course toyota denies that there is one.toyota simply charges $300. To replace the bulb, or $600 to replace the igniter, or $1,100 to replace the whole headlight assemble.replacing the bulb does not fix it, neither does the igniter, not sure about the whole assembly.the light goes off whether the car is parked or driving down the road, so vibration is not the problem.this is a huge safety hazard. Toyota is producing lemons, then simply replacing the bulbs and hoping your warranty runs out.toyota is making a ton of money off of this defect at $1,100 per light assembly, and even then i am not sure the problem is being repaired. This problem seems to be more common on 2006 and 2007 models.i just drove to the airport and back (45 min each way) and my light went out probably 30 times.many owners don't seem to know that their light is out.i notice, but i still feel like i am a huge road hazard.i would repair it ifi knew what the actual problem was.the toyota factory surely knows what the problem is and how to correct it, but if they bring the problem to the surface they know that they will be forced to pay for another recall, meanwhile they make a ton of profit off parts and repairs.
My 2006 toyota prius uses high intensity discharge (hid) headlight bulbs.these bulbs are suppose to last 10 years.the same bulb has failed twice now in the past 12 months and there are many noted instances of this same thing happening to other prius owners, yet toyota has not found a way to resolve the problem.the dealership is the only authorized repair place to get the problem fixed with the cost ranging from $350 for just a new bulb to $1500 if the relay needs to be replaced.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights.the right lamp started shutting down without warning when the car was about 18 months old and 16,000 miles.then in a few weeks, the left lamp started doing the same.through out a typical week, the right lamp shut down about once very 3 times i drove it.the left lamp would shut down about once every 5 to 6 times i drove it.both lamps could shut down in any single trip.i took it to the dealer and they would not fix it unless it failed in their shop.i said that it could sit there for a day or two before either one of them shut down.about 3 hours later, the right lamp shut down.....they fixed it no charge (it was under the normal 36/36 warranty....but said it would not be fixed under the extended warranty - which i bought for about $1000 when i bought the car).i asked about the "failing" left lamp and they said it too had to fail.i asked what if it failed the next evening (sunday).....they said that i should pull over and call them.....which was not possible as they are closed after their normal hours and do not take calls.well, the left lamp did shut down again within the week.i pulled over and took a picture of the left lamp out and the right one on.since then, the left lamp goes out nearly every time i drive the car and headlights on.this is most of the time, as i always drive with my lights on for conspicuity and safety (have done this for over 35 years in all cars that i drive).i essentially do not drive this car now until i get the left lamp fixed....and i will not pay the $460 that the dealer wants to charge.this is a design defect and a significant safety problem with these cars.toyota must take accountability and fix this problem at their cost.you cannot have a safety component/sub-system fail without warning.....on this many cars (many, many reports).i solicit nhtsa's support in forcing toyota to schedule a safety recall for these vehicles.i want all of us to drive safely.
My 2006 toyota prius with high intensity lightbulbs has less than 40,000 miles on it.one bulb has already been replaced and now i am having intermittent failures on another bulb.i understand nhtsa has decided not to take any action under pe09019 but have to say i don't understand your stance on this.i can be cited by police for having defective safety equipment when a bulb is out, yet you felt this did not warrant action.this problem with prius hid headlights seems to be limited only to that vehicle modelit is obviously a defect in design and it is a safety issue.ever meet a one-lighted car or truck on a very dark two lane highway?hope you will take action to force toyota to do a recall and correct this very dangerous issue.
Premature failure of hid headlight bulb in toyota prius. Not three years old and 45k miles. Replacement cost is exorbitant and there are many failures going on.
I've got a package 6 2006 prius. One of the headlights keeps going out. I can't really tell when or how it goes out since i can't see it. I'll notice it when i see the reflection in the back of another car. If i turn the bright lights on and off it has no effect, but when i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes on short trips it will go out, sometimes it won't. It is not an event i can make happen. I've taken it to the dealer and they can't make it happen.
I've got a package 6 2006 prius with multi-reflector halogan auto-off headlamps.the hid lamps on this model prius are notorious for failing within three years. See http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html.the passenger side headlights keeps going out. I can't really tell when or how it goes out since i can't see it. I'll notice it when i see the reflection in the back of another car. When i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes on short trips it will go out, sometimes it won't. It is not an event i can make happen.very similar to other posted descriptions.
The headlights intermittently shut off while driving.sometimes it's the right one and sometimes it's the left one.i'm afraid that sometime it will be both.this is a safety hazard to have the headlights go out.i have had it checked out but since it is an inconsistent problem, it is not always not working when i take the car in so they have a hard time diagnosing it and refuse to change out the headlight system.they almost look at me in disbelief as if they've never heard of such a thing.yet, i see many other prius' driving around with one headlight on so i know i am not the only one in there complaining about this problem.they need to look into it and do the right thing to fix the problem before a life is lost and they have to do something to fix this problem.
The hid headlamps of my 2006 toyota prius, simultaneously shut off.turning them off and then on again restores them.toyota's answer was to replace the bulbs as they will reportedly do this when they are on the verge of expiring.i have replaced both bulbs, and the problem was not solved, in fact it worse than ever, rendering my vehicle unsafe to operate after daylight hours.i replaced both bulbs with high quality oem bulbs, and the first time i drove the car after replacement, the lights shut off more than 10 times during a 13 mile trip.please reconsider your finding from this case: pe09019as these cars age, more and more people are reporting both headlamps shutting off - with the only solution being turning them off/on.
1.one of the headlights turns off without warning while driving or idling.2.this occurs several times a week.3.i took my car to the dealership twice.the bulb was replaced, and the headlight assembly.but the problem still occurs.the last incident was 04/21/09.
2006 toyota prius left headlight goes off at random. Only way to get it to work is to turn the headlight off & turn back on. It occurs almost everytime the headlights are used.
Headlight on passenger side works intermittently, been randomly since 5/07, and frequent for past few months.
Both hid head lights on prius 2006 fail intermittently after only 40,000 miles.toyota is refusing to replace them, even though they can fail without warning during night.it is just a mater of time before someone is killed.
The passenger side headlight intermittently turns off and on. The lightbulb is still functional. This will happen wether i'm driving or stationary.
I own a toyota prius 2006 touring model. Headlight of this vehicle keeps going out. I have already replaced the headlight of this vehicle twice. And the other bulbs in the car (non headlight) more than 4 times. All of them were replaced at toyota authorized dealer.
My headlights continue to fail, increasing number of times, i reported it when the car was under warranty they could not fix it. 20 times while driving home from the er with my grandchild at night last night both lights went out. How is this not a recallable safety issue? the dealers just charge you to replace light bulbs which does not solve the problem, so then it is not listed as a complaint to them. This problem is getting worst. Are you telling police in my area not to stop priuses because it is not a safety issue when they see us driving without a light or no headlights. Can i send this complaint to anyone else above your agency? your form does not accept my vin number .
2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. After 4 years of ownership both hid lamps have failed at 72,000 miles. The lights were working when i leave the garage however when i returned home they were dark. Turning the headlight switch off and back on seemed to correct the problem. I do not know how long they were off or how often this has happened but it is not acceptableto have both hid lamps to hail intermittently and unexpectedly after only 4years. This style lamp should last years and years.cost to replace lamps at dealer over $1,000.
Re: 2006 toyota - priusboth head lights go out while driving at night.sometimes one goes out, then the other goes out, and then sometimes both go out.i have to toggle the switch to reset the lights.sometimes the lights would flicker, then extinguish completely.this is a high risk driving situation, especially when driving at highway speeds & i encounter curves in the road.
While the vehicle was in motion on side street traffic at maximum 40 mph the right headlight turned off and i was pulled over for a traffic violation. The headlights were both working when i left my house 10 minutes earlier. They were both working when i left work later that day. The lights have had this problem before on and off frequently on the highway and side streets, but every time i check after pulling over and turning the car back on both lights are working.
Both exterior lights and all interior lights went out late at night while driving on an old country road.very scary and dangerous!by turning the light switch completely off and back on we got our lights back.we had already spent over $250 for headlamps before this so it was not the bulbs. It's continuing to have a problem however we usually get some flickering of the lights just before one or both lights go out so we drive with one hand on the light switch to be ready to turn off and on the lights.we have been told by toyota that we have to bring it while it is having a problem which is a problem since the shop is not open at night and while happening fairly frequently now is not predictable enough to show the repairman.please recall this vehicle.we are not alone and still love our prius.
2006 toyota prius - my hid headlights have been randomly, unpredictablyflickered on and off, sometimes the left, sometimes the right and sometimes both completely unexpectedly.the light switch must be flicked on and off multiple times to bring them back.within minutes - or even seconds - they may fail again repeatedly.i do not drive at night very often but others who do are at great risk. Can you imagine the reaction of the cars in front of me while i a flicking my headlights at them repeatedly!potentially volatile.the repair is replacement of hid lights at almost $600.00 and is not covered by their warranty, which is wrong!this has been going on for a couple years and mechanics have not been able to trace issue other than faulty headlights or faulty computer controls.there are tens of thousands of prius owners affected.check the online blogs like priuschat and you will see. This is a significant safety issue which while i have had not accidents i have had numerous incidents of concern and need for quick sudden evasive action when the lights would fail unexpectedly.we who have been forced to spend hundreds for repair should be reimbursed and a full scale recall must be instigated for the safety of prius drivers and our companions in other vehicles on the road.
While driving from arizona to texas via interstate 20, the headlamps on my uncle's toyota prius just shut off. It was nighttime and i was driving at about 60 mph. This is dangerous. My uncle knew immediately that the prius does this. I didn't. I had to pull over to the side of the road, shut the engine off and wait for some time before turning the car back on and getting the lights back. Fortunately, no cars came from either direction during this time. We could have been hit because it was very dark when this happened. It turns out that toyota is aware of this problem. My uncle found several complaints online and notices about the problem from consumers. This problem needs to be fixed. People could get hurt.
Headlights spontaneously turn off. Must turn off and back on then the lights turn back on. Could be either light that turns off and sometimes both lights. This is very dangerous.
2006 toyota prius has had headlights on both sides replaced due to intermittent operation which can be temporarily recovered by turning the headlight switch off then back on. All toyota wants to do is replace bulbs when the bulb obviously is not the problem. I am sure they are being disingenuous with customers in an attempt to postpone the inevitable. It is way past time for a recall - please!
2006 toyota prius with hd headlights.either headlight will go out on what seems to be a random basis. Does not seem to be related to the amount of time the headlight was on - could be a few minutes before it goes out or a few hours. When car is turned off and then restarted the headlight will come on again for an indeterminate amount of time. It is not predictable. This is an obvious safety problem and an internet search shows that it is not uncommon in this make and model. Others with the problem have had various repairs - all very expensive - with uneven results. The dealers do not seem to have a definite fix - just to change parts to see if that helps.although i will indicate an approximate incident date below, it is not really accurate since this has happened with my car at multiple random times within the past four weeks.
The hid head lights on my prius burned out quickly, and very expensive and difficult to replace the bulb, and then burn out again! i am currently driving around dangerously with just one head light.
Vehicle:2006 toyota priusheadlights (passenger) intermittent or sometimes completely out for over an hour.
2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. I have had problems with the headlamps going out intermittently. My wife was stopped by the police because the left headlight went out the other night. The dealer replaced the bulb on the right side in june 2009. Now i just had to replace the left side bulb, the toyota dealer will not cover under warranty due to the vehicle being out of warranty by 5 months. There are many,many prius owners with headlight problems. This is a safety issue that toyota knows about but refuses to help once the warranty expires. I request that nhtsa investigate the toyota headlight problem. We prius owners feel this is a defect and a very important safety issue that toyota should correct or reimburse prius owners that have paid for repairs after the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty period.
My prius 2006 driver side headlight is malfunctioning.i took it to toyota dealer to check it out and they said the headlight 'leveler' sensor was defective - which i didn't replace because it was out of warranty.two weeks later (june 2008), i got in a car accident (side-swiped).it was the other driver's fault (uninsured).however, since it was dark, the police suspected the defective headlight may have caused the accident.my insurance paid for repairs ($3,000) and replaced the headlight leveler.the driver's side headlight is still malfunctioning and i was stopped by the police on 11/16/08 about my defective headlight.my car is past warranty and research on prius chat forums shows that it's a toyota defect. I'm concerned that i will get into another accident because of this http://www.priusonline.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11141&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=135.
My wife almost hit a trio of pedestrians who were walking in the road, andwho were very poorly lit by the 2006 prius headlights.these headlights (low beams) are always extremely dim and in my opinion are unsafe to drive with at night.high beams seem to light the road adequately.this problem is not caused by intermittent operation of the headlights (a problem we've also dealt with), but is caused by the fact that the headlights do not provide adequate illumination of the road.we also drive a 2005 acura tl and a 2004 toyota siennaand both of these vehicles provide good illumination of the road at night. A vehicle driving behind our2006 prius will often cast a shadow of our car in the area in front of the car, in the area that's supposed to be illuminated by the headlights.i'm surprised that there's no recall on this vehicle and that toyota hasn't rectified this problem, which in my opinion makes the vehicle extremely unsafe to drive at night.
My headlights flicker or fail with no warning, usually just one but sometimes both.if i flip the switch on and off they usually come back on but sometimes it takes some time.i run them during the day for safety, so i cannot tell when one will randomly cut off.this also puts me at risk of a traffic violation.
My headlight goes out.i alerted the dealer when purchasing the car. They said it just needed replaced. They didn't tell me this was common problem, nor did they offer to correct it. I found other complaints of this problem on this website. No notification was given to consumer.
I have a 2006 toyota prius on which both hid headlights intermittently fail.i started observing the problem around with around 40,000 miles on the car.the most frequent occurrence is that only 1 light goes out, though on more than one occasion, both headlights have failed simultaneously.when i approached my toyota dealer with the problem, pointing out that it appears to be a defect and a significant safety concern, they told me the bulbs need to be replaced and this is not covered under my extended warranty.though i did not get a written quote, the cost was identified at about $350 + labor and taxes per side.i expressed my significant concern at this cost for an issue which appears to be a design or manufacturing defect and i was only directly to contact the toyota customer care center.
I have been having problems with the hid headlights since i bought this car. It's not the bulbs, there is some computer problem that is recurring. I think they need to recall this car and fix the problem.
Headlight goes off intermittently (no accident caused it ... It just happens).
For no apparent reasons, both my right and left hid headlights (2006 prius) intermittently will go off independently and at random times.sometimes while night driving i cannot see the road very clearly at all because only 1 light will be on.turning the switch off and back on will temporarily re-light them, but during the 'off' time i've almost no visibility for a second or two.
Headlights have failed repeatedly on 2006 toyota prius. Owner replaced headlamps three times; dealer has replaced two headlamps. In one case, headlight ceased working then later worked. This began in august 2010 and has continued ever since with latest headlight outage occurring 02/12/2011.
My driver side headlight automatically turns off randomly. And it is getting more frequent. Both headlights turned off when i was driving on a freeway the other night. If i turn off the headlight on and off, it will work normally for a while.
After 3-5 minutes of running the headlights, the driver's side just turns off. I can turn the car & headlights off& when i turn them back on again, it works just fine. The dealer cannot replicate the problem. Although they have seen the same complaint from another owner. They recommend replacing the hid headlights for $385 plus labor. After searching the internet, it appears this is a known problem with the pruis and toyota should cover it. I have 47k mile and an toyotaexpended warranty but they say it is not covered. This begin occurring for over 2 months. The light does not fail every day.
I have a 2006 toyota prius and my headlights go out randomly,quite often while driving.while driving you can start off with all lights on and then while in low beam the headlights will go off leaving you with fog lights and while in high beam all of the lights go out. The car was taken to a toyota dealer who said "toyota knows this is a problem" but we still have to pay. I have children and when my lights went totally out i was lucky enough not to have had an accident.i have read others complaints on an internet blog site and there have been several other owner's with this problem. What does it take to have a recall on these vehicles and have toyota held responsible for faulty equipment before an accident happens and people are injured due to this.
1. Normal driving2. Headlights (mostly passenger side) go out but will come back on when lights are turned off then back on.once back on they stay on for varying lengths of time (as short as a few seconds and as long as a few hours - most times it is a short period of time).the burned out headlight warning light never comes on (as the lights are not burned out).this happens in daylight or night (it is more noticeable at night).this has gone on for many months.3.i have brought my vehicle in to be checked multiple times, the dealer (my vehicle is still under warranty) has not been able to duplicate the problem and has told me that there is no problem.so nothing has been done.i believe that the problem has been going on since before i first verified it in may.for nearly the entire time i had the car i noted sudden changes to the light patterns while driving at night.since the burned out bulb warning never came on i was slow to check for a headlight that was out.once i did note that my headlight was out i took it to the dealer, but it was back on.however the headlights do go out again and again.
Purchased 2006 prius in jan 09 immediately had the driver side headlamp go out and then fix itself.this has been a continuing problem of flickering since i have been driving it for a year.at night this is scary especially on mountain roads where there is no light from street lights.i am no longer driving in the rain or at night until toyota addresses this problem.dealer wants $489.38 to replace them both will not replace one alone.the news has reported that thousands have a complaint with toyota about this problem but toyota will not address this issue eventhough i believe it is a safety issue and i have an extended warranty which does not cover this even though it is bumper to bumper warranty.the cost of $489.38 is way too high for a car that only has 32,397 miles on it and much to expensive for a senior citizen who is on a limited income.
2006 toyota prius hid headlight failure.started with left headlight, 2 years ownership, 1st owner, new in march 2006.left headlight flickered off, but turned back on when the lights were reset.problem became worse over time and now both headlights constantly flicker out.lights will come back on when turned off, thenback on.do not remain on for long.taken to the toyota dealership twice, dealer claims no inherent issue with the lights, not covered under my extended warranty, and will cost $850 to replace. (john elway's toyota in ontario, ca).lights do not remain on and creates a hazard to driving.i have been pulled overby the california highway patrol for the burned out headlight(s).
I pulled into my garage after picking up the car from the dealer after purchase to find that the left front headlight was out.i turned the lights off and on again and both lights lit.the left front headlight continued intermittently to be non-operative over the next four weeks.i took it back to the dealer on 1/23/13 and they found that the left front headlamp ecu needed to be replaced.i later found out that a class action lawsuit had been brought against toyota for this same issue, however due to the age and mileage on my vehicle, i was not entitled to compensation under the settlement.this is a serious safety problem and a known common problem on hid equipped prius models, yet i was forced to pay $288.81 to have the problem repaired.i have filed a case with toyota customer experience center, #1301220397.headlights that shut off while driving is clearly a safety issue.it appears that hid headlight equipped prius models contain a design defect.it is for this reason i am reporting to the nhtsa in order to force toyota to conduct a recall on all such equipped models.
In 2009 i purchased a 2006 toyota prius.immediately after purchase the head lights randomly shut off.sometimes one attime and sometimes both at the same time.recently i was driving over a dark mountain pass in the snow and the headlights both went out at the same time.it took me three times, turning them off and on for them to come back on.we could have been hurt or killed.this happens often, at least five to six times when we are driving our car at night and my son has been pulled over and ticketed twice.we called the dealer and even though we bought the full extended used car warranty, toyota does not cover the headlight issues and are telling us it's going to cost between $500 - $1500 tohave the headlights replaced.it's obviously an electrical problem, but toyota said they issued a statement saying it was not.the lights even go out when you turn onyour blinkers, off course randomly.i even went for a night time drive with my salesperson right after i purchased the vehicle and he saw the lights go off.he said i would just have to replace them at my cost even though it was obvious they were going on and off when we hit even the slightest bump in road and even though it was supposedly a certified used car.toyota knows there is a problem because it's issued a statement and there are blogs all over the internet about it, yet they refuse to help their customers maintain a safe operating vehicle.i've again called the dealer and have another appointment about this issue in a couple of days.we are hoping they acknowledge that we've purchases three toyotas from them in the last three years and that they will fix the headlights for us before someone gets hurt or killed.all three cars we purchased from toyota are also involved in their current recalls.we are very unhappy with our toyotas and feel very unsafe driving them with family members and children in our vehicles.
The driver's side headlight simply goes out. This started after approximately 37,000 miles. The headlight was replaced under warranty once and now it is happening again. Once while on vacation in new mexico on a two lane road at night it happened and when i turned off and on the headlights, both lights remained out. I stopped and was very close to the edge of the road and switched the headlights on and off again and they came back on. This was a very scary incident. I'm tired of going to the dealership and having them propose solutions that cost from hundreds to over a thousand dollars to resolve. Within the past month, i have been stopped by a state trooper because of the headlight being out. When i explained the situation, cycled the headlights off then on, he saw that both headlights came on and gave me a verbal warning instead of a citation. This is a hazard that is well known, but toyota chooses not to deal with it. That attitude and situation needs to be resolved before people get hurt. Below, i'm providing today?s date because it is constant and ongoing.
Headlights turn of intermittently on both my daughters 2006 & 2007 toyota prius. Mostly the right one sometimes both. If you turn the headlights off then back on the headlights come back on for a while then you have to do the same thing again. Also i notice many other priuses that have the same problem. Please look into this problem. Thank you.
Hid headlights go out and lights will work again when turned off and back on. Then they will go out again for no apparent reason and work when turned off and on again.
Hid headlights on my 2006 toyota prius both failed within the time frame of 2 weeks. This left me with only partial view at night. Notably, toyota has not taken action to correct what is now becoming a glaring design safety defect.the cost to repair these lights is astronomical and the dealers have been taking advantage of customers charging very high prices for the bulbs and the labor to replace them. Unfortunately, the problem only returns and i expect to have this problem for the life of the car, leaving me at the mercy of toyota corporate, who thus far has agreed to pay only a portion of the repair.in summary;the toyota prius has a design defect that causes the high intensity headlights to fail.at first they go on and off, then completely off. Due to the cost, many customers do not have these replaced.this should not happen on this vehicle.
No injuries yet, but with headlights continuing to go out, it is only a matter of time.i just hope it isn't me or my kids.http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/replacing-headlight-bulb-t910.html.
My hid headlamps cut in and out.my tail lights cut in and out.i've got a toyota extended care warranty.i've already had several tail lights replaced by the dealer.this is a safety issue and a defect.toyota should have a recall because of the defective lighting systems in their hid equipped cars.
Headlight bulbs intermittently on and off starting around 48,000 miles and then 52,000 miles for other bulb.i can usually get the light to turn back on by turning the headlights fully off and then on.driver side bulb died first, passenger bulb shortly thereafter.toyota replaced the 1st bulb under our 5 year warranty but refused to replace the other bulb at 5 yrs 3 months & 52k miles.
2006 toyota priuspurchased from beaman toyota in nashville, tennessee, february ?06(even though toyota says the delivery date was november ?05)at approximately 25000 miles, the driver side high intensity headlight began togo out when i was driving, i couldn't see it.i would see that it was out in the reflection of the trunk lid of another vehicle.if i simply turn the light switch off and back on the light would come back on and would not go off for a while.at first, it only happened sporadically, but over some months got much worse. I took it to a dealer, they replaced the bulb.they said it was underwarranty and the $430 was covered.$430 for a headlight bulb???????they said they had to take the bumper off the car to get to the bulb.i let that pass, but then the passenger side headlight did the same thing.again, it was sporadic.in october ?08 it began to cause a real problem.i could not drive more than a mile without it going out.on november 14, 2008, i took it back to the dealer.again it was a bad bulb.i have watched this problem for quite a while and i do not believe it is the bulb.even though i had purchased the 100,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, naively thinking it would take care of things like this, i was told it would cost $535and that i would have to pay out of pocket because it was considered?maintenance? and was not covered under warranty.$535 for a headlight bulb????????maintenance????????what if both headlights go out while driving at night???????if i live, you know who i?m going after.but, not only is this a safety issue and just plain wrong, this is a really poor design. I know toyota has to make a profit, and everyone else who even breaths on this bulb has to make a profit.but, this is exorbitant and i consider it gouging.i also found i could buy this bulb on the internet for $108.why has toyota not addressed this problem ??this is a serious safety issue.
The headlights on my 2006 toyota prius randomly and intermittently turn off and/or dim significantly. Driving at night all of the sudden without any warning both headlights turn off. This happens every time i drive at night (i am sure it happens in the day time but i can not see it) and under normal driving situations.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. He stated that intermittently the headlights failed. Occasionally, he was able to immediately turn them back on; however, an impairment of visibility while driving increased the risk of a vehicle crash. He was advised by an authorized technician that the failure is common among his model type. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure nor has the vehicle been repaired.the vehicles identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 12000. The current mileage was 46000.
This happens on a 2006 toyota prius. The head lamps fail, this failure takes place every 3-4 months. This has happened 20 times since the car was purchased 2006 march. The failure does not happen simultaneously, but the driver's side lamp will fail and then the passenger side lamp will fail. It is always the low beam filament that fails. This was reported to the dealership and at 90k mile check up, the dealership was asked to check the resistance, the voltage and the amps in each circuit for each head lamp. The stated there was no problem in this area. There is another electrical issue, but is seems to be not related. The horn will sound softly when stopped with the engine electrical or gas or both running. Thanks.
Head lights randomly go out without warning.turn switch of then on and they go back on for awhile. Sometimes one headlight. Sometimes other or both.not safe when driving in dark and lights disappear in mountains on vacation at night!!!
My driver's side headlight occasionally turns off.i have a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights.this is a common problem with the 06 and newer prius and is affecting thousands of people.some have had both lights fail leaving them with no headlights.if you turn the lights off and then back on the light or lights will turn back for a very short period of time.this is clearly a safety issue and instead of fixing the problem for free, toyota is charging an absurd amount to fix the problem which could be temporary.many have had the headlights fail again.this problem is very common and can be easily found on chat rooms and forums online.
2006 toyota prius, passenger side headlight goes out intermittently.turning off and back on seems to correct.
Hid headlight on toyota prius 2006 will not stay on!!when i went to the dealer the headlight happened to be on and they could do nothing.when it went off last night i almost ran into a retaining wall. Very close call and it scared the hell out of us!!it has occurred a couple of times.judging from the prius chat site this is a common occurrence which toyota should be able to fix, but evidently a lot of people have spent thousands of dollars with no appreciable effect.i'll take it in again, but i ahven't too much faith in their ability to resolve the problem permanently!!
There is an intermittent power loss to the headlights. This is a safety issue. The problem is random and the dealer has not been able to see the issue. While the car is running, the headlights turn off. If i turn the headlights off and then back on, they come on for a period of time. This happens with both headlights. Sometimes at the same time and sometimes only one will turn off. I have researched several websites for prius owners and this problem seems to be fairly common. As you cannot pass vehicle inspection with defective headlights and you can be pulled over by the police for having lights out, this is a serious safety issue and toyota should be forced to recall this issue. I am the second owner of this vehicle and the previous owner reported to the dealer the same issues.
Hid headlight goes out intermittently. When starting the car both headlights are on, but on multiple occasions after returning home i notice from the reflection on a wall/item in front of the parked car that the driver-side headlight is completely out. I've also noticed a couple of times while driving that the driver headlight is out. It can't just be the bulb since the light comes on and goes off.
My prius has 60, 000 miles and has hi definition headlights. Last week one of the lights went out so i went to a toyota dealer to have it changes. When they turned on the headlights to check the problem the light worked. The tech said toyota had a problem with headlights getting overheated and going out and coming back on. The problems was not resolved. *dt
I was informed by the service manager at the toyota dealer during a routine oil change that my driver's side headlight was beginning to fail. He warned me that it was flickering a bit after being turned on, and that this is commonly the beginning of the end for the bulb.i had noticed the flickering for many months, but was not aware that the bulb was actually going out completely. The headlight is now failing regularly, after just a few moments of being on.it will come back on again if turned off and then back on.i fear this as a safety issue, as well as the potential for me to get a moving violation from the police.nothing has been done yet to fix the failure, as the dealer told me this was not covered.this issue falls under nhtsa recall campaign number: pe09019.
There is a class action suit against toyota due to intermittent headlight failure.please check this link to see if a recall should be imposed.thankshttp://www.lemonlawclaims.com/toyota_prius_headlight_failure.htm.
Driver hid headlamp works then does not work. You can turn off the light and back on and it will work. Then sometimes behind a car or in a reflection i will see the headlamp working or not working. People on priuschat.com are mentioning this is a common problem on a 2006 prius. If this is a defect then i should not have to pay $500 or more per headlight to fix. I am going to the dealer on wednesday.
I have a 2006 prius with hid headlights.the car has approximately 60,000 miles on it and the headlights will go off intermittently.if one goes out, i can turn the lights off, then back on and they will both work.my concern is if they both go off at an inopportune time.also, the driving tail lights react the same way.sometimes they work, sometimes they do not.i have read this article as well....http://www.allaboutprius.com/blog/1022113_high-intensity-headlight-horrors-perplex-prius-owners.
Intermittent bilateral headlight failure of 2006 toyota prius.the car has less than 30,000 miles on it.when lights are turned off and on quickly the failing light will come back on again.however, this has only proved to be a temporary solution since both headlights will randomly turn off again at a later time.
2006 toyota prius hid headlamps turn off while driving.this occurs all of the time; first one headlight goes out, then the second one... In order to remedy for short time you need to turn off headlight and turn back on.toyota denies any wrong doing and it will cost $1000 to fix which is not fair as i have brought the car in numerous times to be repaired and nothing was done to it.very dangerous for those that cannot tell if their headlamps goes out.accidents.
On my 2006 toyota prius, the headlights randomly switch off, sometimes one at a time, sometimes both.the lights will both turn back on if i switch the lights off and back on.the lights switch off again anywhere from a few minutes to a few days after this 'reset.'the car had been driven for only 20,000 miles when the first incident occurred.
The right headlight went out and then went on. The problem has recurred.now the left headlight went out and then went on.we read that this is a common problem with the 2006 toyota. Will there be a recall?
Failure of hid headlights. Starting at about 15,000 miles my driver side headlight starting going out on occasion, i figured out i could turn the headlights off and on and it would reset. Other toyota vehiclesthat are equipped with hid's all have on auto sensors on the headlights so one can't turn them off, not so on the prius. I find that interesting, because if one can turn the lights off and on, one would be able to "easily" and quickly remedy the situation of not having headlights.seems to me that toyota knew about this problem before the car was even in the market.the problem got increasingly worse over the next 3000 miles, at times my passenger side would go out at the same time leaving me with no headlights, that's both dangerous for me and other motorists.i was going on a night drive from st cloud minnesota through montana in winter so i went to the dealership in st cloud mn to fix it. They told me since the light/s wasn't out at the time they couldn't do anything. I had to drive i-94 in the snow, wind, and ice with my headlights going out! i got back after the trip without the headlight on for about 50 miles just to show the dealership.after a lot of noise at the dealership they agreed to pay for the "repairs" (over $400).but since the problem didn't appear with the passenger side light they couldn't fix that. When i went backthedealership after i got pulled over for not have headlights they informed me that my manufactures originalwarranty was up i would have to pay the $450 it was going to cost, and my extended platinum coverage would not cover it either.the "fix" on the drivers side only lasted to about 28,000 miles which was about 5,000 miles after the "fix".ever since then i have been driving with or without headlights (it's hard to tell at night in a city!) there is so many reasons why this defect is against the federal motor vehicle safety standard that a recall should be issued immediately!
Our 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights intermittently and suddenly turn off, mostly on the driver side, but can happen on the passenger side.it is sometimes difficult to know when a bulb goes out, so this is clearly a safety issue since oncoming traffic can misjudge my car's position with only one headlight, not to mention reduced visibility for my car.when i went to the city toyota dealership in daly city, ca near my house in 2008, i was shocked to find out the toyota parts department was charging $300 for one bulb.i read online that turning the headlights off and then on can revive the bulb, and i found this method to work, but often the bulb would then randomly turn off again.this make-shift temporary solution, plus the very high price for a bulb as well as unclear instructions from toyota whether it was the expensive electronics unit or the bulb discouraged me from doing anything.then i read that even after bulbs were replaced with oem bulbs some prius owners had recurring issues.was i going to spend $300 per bulb only to find out it didn't work?no way.i consider this issue to be a reliability and safety issue that toyota should rectify at their cost 100%.all i received in the mail from toyota was a letter saying they would reimburse me if i had performed headlight issue service with them.i am frustrated this issue is still not being officially dealt with by toyota in a responsible manner.my post to this site is in an attempt for the proper government authorities to force toyota's hand to do the right thing, and that is to face up to an obvious design/quality issue.
Intermittent headlight failure while driving at night. Was told by toyota service department the right side headlight was bad. Dealership cost prohibitive so i bought 4 replacement bulbs. Replaced both bulbs myself, fairly easy to do. Passenger side bulb continued to go off every now and then. Brought back to dealer. Dealer replaced passenger side balast. Said lights ok. Drove to work next morning, bulbs worked great on 19 july 09. Started to drive to work on the morning of 20 july 2009 and passenger side light failed and blew apart. Dealership claims it's the bulb's although the driver's side bulb is just fine.
I have 2006 prius. The passenger side headlight is intermittent. I have noticed this for about 2 months now. It has 35,000 miles. Have been reading this is quite common in 2006 prius yet toyota has not offered recall. Obviously driving with a headlight out is not only a safety issue but a legal issue as well.
2006 prius hid lights intermittent.while driving on a dark road on the way to work my lights went out, i turned off and turned on my light switch to get the lights to go back on. Luckily the road at the time was straight.if not i could had easily driven off the road and possibly traveled into a ditch and flipped over.
Prius 2006 - hid headlights - they intermittently shut off.always come on at startup, then will go off, usually in first 10 minutes of driving.turning off switch then turning it back on will make the headlights come back on.sometimes they stay on, other times they go off over and over every few minutes.this is an ongoing problem.
I own a 2006 toyota prius and i am having trouble with the headlights going off at random times and you must turn them off and then back on and it happens many times both headlights. I m told by the toyota dealer in silsbee texas that i must replace both headlights at a cost of about $1700 even though i have the extended warranty it is not covered and i have been given a warning for thisproblem from the japer tx police and it is definitely considered a safety hazard this first occurred at about 44,000 and im finally getting it replaced at about 88,000 miles.
2006 toyota prius.passenger side hid headlight extinguishes intermittently since about 40k miles.dealers want upward of $700 to replace one light.at purchase the headlight was represented to last twice as long as standard headlights.toyota engineering made it very difficult for a layman to replace the bulb.if/when the other headlight dies at night it could be tragic.
There are over 800 nhtsa registered complaints regarding the 2005-2008 toyota prius intermittent hid headlight defect. Yet, the nhtsa has not opened an investigation. Will someone or some family need to suffer through a deadly accident before an investigation is opened?
I have had too many headlight issues throughout the time i've had my prius. I've had the entire assembly replaced once, repaired once, replaced countless overpriced bulbs, and still consistently is a problem. At this time, i'm currently experiencing electrical issues. My passenger headlight went out again. I replaced the bulb and nothing. Not even a buzz noise. But when i disconnect the bulb and turn on the headlight, i can hear the buzz sound on both headlights. I am beyond fed up with this prius and toyota in general. It's been one problem after the other. The service department is a joke, every time. I had to fight them for an entire year about a warranty repair that i was repeatedly denied by several managers until i finally went to corporate and complained and that's when they finally agreed to fix it. At this point, my passenger side headlight doesn't work, and now the drivers side headlight goes out several times per drive, doesn't matter if i'm on a city street or a freeway. Some nights it occurs more often and the light blinks, even if stopped at a light. I'm almost afraid to attempt to change the bulb, what if that one decides to stop working as well even with a new bulb. Toyota wants an astronomically rediculous amount to fix just the passenger side, at almost $1200. That doesn't even include the drivers side headlight issue. I will never get another prius ever again
My wife and i were driving on i-25 in colorado and both of our headlights shut off on our 2006 toyota prius, fortunately i have reading about this problem so i turned them off and on again. I've been to three toyota dealers with no help in sight.i would appreciate any help on this matter.
Headlamps flicker intermittently until one or the other remains off. This happens every time i drive my vehicle with the lights on. 11/6/2009 i was pulled over by local leo and provided a formal warning to have the issue resolved. If i turn the headlamps off and back on, both lights stay on -- for a while. Dealer says this is a known issue with 2006 prius but will not repair because i'm ~2 months out of warranty.
The headlight (on the passenger side) intermittently goes out.i can turn the lights off for a second and then back on and it comes back on.sometimes it will stay on for hours, sometimes it will only stay on for minutes.i had the same problem previously with the same car and toyota replaced the bulb, ballast and headlight assembly before it stopped having the issue.now about 20 months have passed and i am seeing the same thing again.
The right side headlight turns off intermittently.i can make it work again by turning the light switch off, then on again.i have tried to get it fixed, but the problem will not replicate at the mechanics.therefore, i cannot get it fixed.if it was the headlight, it would not turn back on.however, i believe my car has high intensity bulbs, so i am not sure.
Within 6 months i had a headlight from my 2006 toyota prius go out from both sides. Cost $300+ to fix each one.
Passenger side headlight(hid) started going off and would come back on after switch was switched off and back on. Failed at night when wife was driving but she couldn't tell it was out. I asked dealer about it and they just suggested that the bulb be replaced at 500 dollars per bulb. Should replace both bulbs at same time. Total 1000 dollars for headlight bulbs. I bought a bulb from dealer and replaced it myself. It works for now. But????
Toyota is charging over $250 for replacement of one hid light buld.this makes it very difficult to replace a piece of required safety equipment on the 2006 prius.*ln
When driving my 2006 toyota prius before dawn, the hid headlights failed. I turned the light switch off, then back on, and the lights came back on. The security guard at my place of work had told me before that one of my headlights were out when i entered the parking lot, but when i turned the car back on, the lights were both working. This is an obvious intermittent, but serious defect.having researched this problem on the various prius chat boards on the web, this is obviously a widespread issue with the hid headlights on the 2006 prius. I would hope that no one has to be seriously injured or die before the nhtsa forces toyota to address this problem.
My 2006 toyota prius headlights go off unexpectedly while driving. When i notice one going off, i turn the lights off then on again and the light comes back on. Only one goes off at a time. Most often it is the left light, but sometimes the right. I have received one ticket already. This has been going on for six months. My father's 2007 prius has the exact same problem. Toyota replaced his small battery, but he still has the problem.
Intermittent headlight problem. Light comes on and goes off. Very dangerous situation. Taken to dealer, charged for repair, problem persists. This seems to be very common on many toyota prius cars. Now have 80,00 miles and problem is back. Internet shows this is common problem?
Hidheadlamp goes out while driving after it becomes hot.
2006 toyota prius hid head lights turn off on their own while driving at night.light bulb defect is intermittent. When brought to repair facility, both bulbs working fine.
Headlamps on 2006 prius fail intermittently.left lamp may fail; right lamp may fail; or both may fail simultaneously.turning the lights off then back on fixes the problem for a period of time-- maybe minutes or hours.but the problem persists and presents a danger to both the driver and passengers but also other cars on the road.no accidents so far.repair cost to be $1500.
Ihave a toyota 2006 prius that the hid headlights fail after a variable amount of time. Failure varies from just one light (both passenger and driver side show symptom) to both lights failing at the same time. Current solution is to turn lights completely off and turn them back on. This solves the problem temporarily although the light(s) will eventually go out again. So far i have not crashed into anything once my headlight(s) fail but that is obviously a concern i now have when driving at night. Current repair recommendation is to replace both bulbs and cost for ~$1000. The car is just over 2 years old and has 44,000 miles on it.
2006 prius. 62k miles. One headlight started going out intermittently about 3 weeks ago (jan.2010) now a minute or so after the first one goes out the second one goes too leaving me in total darkness. The fix is to turn the switch on and off. A bulletin i received last year says you can kill the hid by turning off and on while still hot. This the only way to keep the lights going! i got a ticket last week for a light out and of course i made it come back on for the officer but he wasn't impressed. Now i have to get it fixed and i have read all the blogs and clearly replacing the bulb is notway to correct this.
Headlamps needed replacement a total of 4 times- 2 each side.passenger side replaced 9/2008, 8/2010;driver's side replaced just under 1 year apart: 1/2009, 1/2010.
On my 2006 toyota prius left headlight intermittently keeps going out. When i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back.
Both headlights intermittently go off, usually one at a time, but once, both went off at the same time at night.if i turn them off and back on, they work for a few minutes, and then same thing happens.the dealer says nothing is wrong.
Both headlights on my 2006 prius go out intermittently (not necessarily simultaneously).began noticing this about 5-6 months ago.shutting lights all the way off and then on again usually brings the light(s) back on, but not always and they don't always stay on.this occurs almost every time i drive the vehicle.i mentioned it to my dealer at my last oil change and they advised they could find nothing wrong (bring it back in when it's happening) . . . It had just happened on the way over to the dealer, but shutting lights off and on brought it back on.
Head lights fail , flicker most when you need them
2006 prius drivers side headlight intermittently stops working. If i shut off and restart from the switch they start up again.
I own a 2006 toyota prius which has hid headlamps that have intermittent failures.this problem has come on over the last year.usually switching the headlamps off and then on again turns the lamps back on.however traveling at high rates of speed at night and having your headlamps suddenly go out is extremely dangerous.reading on the internet and realizing that this is a problem with many of these vehicles made me decide it must be reported to you so you can put pressure on toyota to recall and correct this issue.i have not had an accident yet due to this failure.the failure happens about every ten minutes (on average) whenever the headlamps are on.
Hid headlight has began failing after only 45,000 miles.if i turn off the car and turn it back on, the headlight comes back on.it is an intermittent issue.the dealer has told me that i need to have the bulb replace already and it is not covered under the toyota extended warranty.they want almost $500 to replace one hid bulb!there must be a problem with toyota's supply of hid bulbs!there is no way that people can afford to pay 500 every 45,000 miles to replace one headlight!these things are supposed to last for many years and i've only had my car for just over two years.is there anything you can do to help with this?there are hundreds of complaints on the internet from other prius owners experiencing this same problem.thank you.
Toyota prius 2006 with 50k miles was in auto accident, hit from behind; 1 week after car repairs completed, headlights went out while driving at night; tuned them off then on, stayed on that evening; following day headlights went out, again, would need to turn lights off then on to get light; then they were dim or would go out; went to toyota dealer, said it was unusual for lights to be out at 50k mileage, said could be because of accident, i addressed it with insurance company who did not consider the lights related to the accident, toyota dealer told insurance company the accident would not have caused the lights to go out, i was told the cost to replace both headlights would be $537.60.lights have yet to be replaced so i am unable to drive at night.
2006 toyota prius - headlights flicker on and off intermittently for no apparent reason.headlights will dim until they are totally dark.if i turn them to off and then turn them on, they will stay on for a period of time.it seems to be a random occurrence that happens several times a week.
We purchased a new 2006 toyota prius. In march of 2008 both headlight bulbs were replaced by maita toyota in sacramento ca, because the head lights would turn off without notice. The dealer paid for the service, as the parts were not covered by warranty, however the nearly $1000 repair bill was what prompted me to request the dealer topay for the repair.today i paid $280 to maita toyota to replace the driver side headlight bulb again, this is 18 months after the last time it was replaced. Toyota claims these hid bulbs will last 3 times longer than standard bulbs, yet i've had 3 replaced in the past 18 months. I have old bulb from todays repair. I consider this a safety issue as it affects the headlights, and results in the headlights going out without notice. At night this could be extremely dangerous.
My 2006 toyota prius has a major safety issue. The left headlight has been intermittently going out for over two years now. Turning the light on to high or low beam does not change the status of the light at all, but usually it comes on again when the lights are turned off and immediately turned back on.within the last two weeks the right headlight has done it twice.i was first aware of the left headlight problem during the spring of 2008 likely at that time with about 25,000 ? 27,000 miles.i do not leave the headlights on during daytime driving so there has not been high usage the dealership acts like they have never heard of this problem before, and it might be a light going bad which will cost $300 per light bulb plus installation.but it has been doing it for over two years off and on a long time for a bad lightbulb to last.totally frustrated after i once again gave the service representative a detailed description of the problem and had a different service rep come out and tell me there was no problem with my headlights, i googled this problem and i see repeated references to exactly the same headlight issues by other 2006 pries owners. Now that i see that this is not just my pries, but many priuses i am doubly concerned.it is not an event i am able to reproduce.the dealership says that they can't diagnose the problem if the lights are working and can?t reproduce it.i said i would gladly bring the car in at any time at night when it was doing it so they could diagnose it, but they can't accommodate me when the problem arises at night because they are closed nor can they suggest any place to take the car to have it tested at that time.having two working headlights is a legal safety issue or the police would not stop and ticket or warm cars with this problem.toyota needs to find a fix for this safety issue.
Headlight goes off spontaneously while driving. I turn off lights and turn them back on again and headlight goes back on. I have been researching this and cannot believe this is not considered a defect.there should be a class action against the us government for not doing its job.
Headlamp on my 2006 toyota prius sporadically goes out while driving.sometimes its own for 2 minutes, other times its own for 30 minutes.this is a safety issue.had the lamp replaced for $300 and still having the same problem.now toyota is telling me it's the computer $1100.many members of online forums are having the same issue and its determined that toyota does not know what wrong.average loss is $1500 for replacement parts and labor and the problem continues.
Passenger side headlamp ceased working after several minutes of driving.the lamp returns to normal operation after the light switch is cycled off and then back on.this problem has recurred three times.
I've got a package 6 2006 prius. The headlights keeps going out. Sometimes its just the passenger side and sometimes both. I can't really tell when or how it goes out . If i turn the bright lights on and off it has no effect, but when i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes on short trips it will go out, sometimes it won't.the problem with intermittent hid headlight operation appears to be common with the prius.
Like all the other notices from 2006 toyota prius owners, between 55,000 and 60,000 miles, the headlights of my 2006 toyota prius began an intermittent turn off while driving. The headlights came back on after turning the lights on and off quickly (a safety issue in itself!). Started with the drive side light, then the passenger side began, which made me fearful of losing my headlights totally while driving. Was told that the "balast/computer" overheats & shuts down. Good solution to prevent a fire, i guess, but not good for driving safety. Replacement quote was $600 each -- dealer did give me a 15% discount, so ended up costing $510 each ($1,020.00 total!). Called toyota of america and they are investigating, but, based upon all of these complaints and my own experience, this is a real safety issue and needs to be corrected by toyota. I love my prius recommend it to everyone, but toyota really needs to address this now.
The driver's side headlight (hid) goes out while driving every time we drive the car.turning the switch on and off restarts the bulb but only for a minute or two.we have been stopped by police twice but so far have only received warnings.the car has 40,000 miles and is not covered by the warranty and we did not purchase the extended warranty, the bulbs cost about $409 to replace because the bulb costs $316 or so.we have chosen not to incur this expense and are unable to drive the car at night. I currently have a case number with toyota experience and they are researching the problem.priuschat.com has a lengthy thread on "headlight problem."after reading a toyota tsb (see below) i wonder if my 2006 prius, (accepted delivery 1-1-2006) contained 2004 or 2005 bulbs.a toyota technical service bulletint-sb-0030-08rev1april 11, 2008states the following on the bottom of the second page.note:the hid bulb and hid ecu service parts for 2004 - 2005 model year are not compatible with 2006 and later model year vehicles.installing a 2004 or 2005 model year hid bulb or hid ecu on a 2006 or later model year vehicle may cause an intermittent operation/flickering of the hid bulb.
Upon purchase of vehicle from a used car lot, i immediately noticed the headlights would be work at times but at other times they would be very dim to non-existent.turning the light on and off would seem to temporarily fix this problem. Upon researching this issue through the internet, it was reviled this was a common issue among prius owners in model years 2006-2009 where toyota choose to use hid light bulbs. Not only was this common, but for some owners, the issue appear to re-occur and the life expectancy of hid bulbs appears to be very low and inferior to virtually any other type of bulb.fortunately, the dealer extended a helping hand and provided the labor to install these hard to get to bulbs. Due to poor design, the lights are very hard to get to without taking the bumper off.i am very disappointed in the life expectancy and design that toyota chose in this model of prius.
Toyota prius 2006 model has issue with hid headlight sensor.
The hid headlights on the vehicle randomly go off (both sides, but independently).toyota has replaced both headlight assemblies at different times and the control module under warranty.turning the headlights off and then back on again returns both lights to being on.this occurs at least once a week that we can notice.we are now out of warranty and toyota indicates we will have to pay for all diagnostics and repair.
Driving down the road and one headlight or the other or both go out! sometime 5 to ten times in a trip. I haven't gone to the dealer since they want 250$ just to look at it.. And from the chat room they cant figure out the problem so i don't want to waste my money.
Headlights (both, but so far just one at a time) turn off intermittently. Can't tell when it happens. Notice it in a reflection from the car in front. Can turn lights off and then on again to make them work. Just never know for how long.
Both passenger and driver side headlights flicker and go out intermittently, creating safety situation.toyota dealer asking $400+ to fix for a product defect that has been extensively reported.toyota head office gave short shrift.problem began ca. 45k miles.
My headlights go out for no reason. While i'm driving, one headlight will go out. I will turn them off and back on and they are working again. Sometimes they work all day, sometimes they don't. Sometimes it's the drivers side and sometimes it's the passenger side. The dealer tells me the headlight assemblies have to be replaced at a cost of around $1000.00!! much more if the circuit board is replaced.
Every two years, the headlights of my 2006 toyota prius begin to fail and start to turn off, unexpectedly, while i'm driving.several times, i've driven long distances at night, completely unaware of the fact that they had shut off, and later they appear to be working fine.at 20,000 miles, i had both lights replaced by the dealership.less than two years later, the driver's side headlight stared to fail again.the dealership paid for the light, but charged me $120 for the labor.seven months later, the passenger side light began to fail.again, the dealership paid for the bulb but charged me for the labor. After the third repair, i called the toyota experience center.they said that their new customer support program would not cover reimbursing me for the labor.i'm concerned that now in addition to the risk, time and expense i've already incurred, that i will have to add "preventative headlight replacement" to my list of required maintenance of my vehicle, and it will cost me another $600 every 2 years to drive my vehicle safely at night.because the way the hid light fail does not give the driver any warning or notification.the lights both illuminate at start up, and only fail while you're driving.i appreciate toyota paying for some parts of the repairs, but i think they are failing to fully address this very dangerous situation, and have saddled their customers with an unreasonable expense. When you can replace a headlight by yourself every five years for a couple bucks, it's reasonable.when it costs $300 per headlight every two years, that's not reasonable.i filed a previous complaint after the 2nd time the lights failed in may 2009.this is the third incident with this car, and the 2nd time i'm filing a complaint here.
While driving with my prius the headlights turn on and off at their own will.sometimes it's the right headlight, then the left headlight. This morning i was driving to work and both headlights went out and i had to pull over.turned the car off then back on and the headlights were on again. A few moments later, the right headlight went out.this is very unsafe for me as i drive mostly early in the morning and late at night when headlights are required. Toyota should cover this as a warranty item .
It began with the driver side headlight going out every once in a while... The dealership didn't believe us since when we brought the car in, it was working.we still dealt with the problem and found that by turning the lights off and then back on that both lights would then work for a period.it's a bit daunting to do this in the night when it is dark and you are driving and have to turn off your lights to get them towork.after the police issued us a citation for the light not working, we had to pay for the toyota dealership to 'diagnose' the problem.$1000.00 dollars later we have a new ecu and a new driverside headlight.the very next day, the passenger headlight went out and is doing the same thing.we are back to turning the lights off to get them both 'on.'the dealership says it's not covered under warranty and we have to pay another 400 dollars for the passenger side light.there is something very wrong and very dangerous with this situation.this is a 2006 prius and these headlights are supposed to be long-lasting.toyota does not seem willing to help out and customers are paying the price.this is a serious safety issue that toyota needs to acknowledge and deal with.
Hid headlights on 06 toyota prius defective,go on and off intermittently, dealership unable to correct problem on reliable basis.multiple other lights (parking/tail ect.) also going out.
Both of my headlights went out at the same time the other day now the fact that both of them went out at the exact same time already tells me that its not the bulb,ballest or anything other then an electrical issue because everyone is having this problem and they have changed both ballasts and bulbs and the same thing happened over and over again, please make this a recall because it is very unsafe
Passenger side headlight failure
The headlamp of prius 2006 intermittently goes offwhile driving. The problem goes away if the car is completely shut off and then restarted. Many others are reporting the same problem with prius and replacement of headlight does not rectify the problem. The problem is creating dangerous situation for driving, particularly during rain or snow because others cant see the car and the drivers visibility becomes greatly affected.
Have had consistent issues with a headlight going off while i'm driving.i have to turn the lights off and back on again to regain both headlights. Eventually the bulb burns out. I replaced the left headlight for $300 in september 2010.i replaced the right headlight for $175 in october 2012.then, january 2013, the right headlight only came on when i hit the light with my fist.now, still january 2013, the right headlight will not come on at all.headlights that go on and off is a serious safety concern.
Both headlights were going off intermittently.this is the 2nd time in less than 13 months that both lights had to be replace at previously a cost of $500 each and now at a reduce cost of approximately $300 each.
Our 2006 toyota prius (60,000 miles) has a defective front head light which flickers and goes out until i turn the light switch on and off, which then keeps it on for a short time.repair cost has been estimated at $1000.00.i have been told that this is a common problem, but toyota has not recalled their prius yet. They do not warranty the replacement part. This can cause an extreme hazard to driving on un-lit roads. The bulb on the passenger side flickers and goes out within minutes or will stay on 15 minutes or so. As of this point i have been unable to afford the cost to replace bulb.
I bought my 2006 prius in october of 2012 and ever since buying it i've noticed that the headlight on the driver's side goes out by itself.i actually went into the dealer within a week and told them my headlight was out but when i got there and i turned them on it was working.i was baffled.they didn't say a thing to me that this was a commonly reported problem that toyota wasn't going to be addressing.anyway, i left and the headlight problem has been happening ever since.i decided to just live with it because when i turn the lights off and back on, the headlight comes back on - at least for a while.i'm very worried that the same thing might happen to the other headlight at the same time.i've read online about the cost of replacing the bulb ($330) which is ridiculous since this is obviously a mfg flaw that toyota just doesn't want to pay for.please issue a recall on this before someone gets killed!!
2006 toyota prius with the hid headlights.the headlights randomly turn off.at first i thought i was seeing other things, like neighboring cars switching in and out of lanes, causing the amount of light to diminish.so far, it is either one or the other headlight, not both simultaneously.through the random process, which would be initiated each time the lights are turned on, it is only a matter of "time" before both lights extinguish at the wrong time, at highway speeds.
Just like it seems the hundreds of other 2006 toyota prius owners.i have been having intermittent headlight failures for many months.initially it was only in the passenger side.now it also occurs on the drivers side or even more dangerous on both at the same time.this is happening with more and more frequency.the first time i had the dealer look at the problem, they found nothing, just recommended replacing a very expensive bulb.i took it back a few months later and they said they found something in the passenger side (not the drivers although it is now happening on both).once again they recommended replacing the bulb.they didn't give me any confidence that it would resolve the problem.it seems to me with this many complaints spanning that continue to come in, something should be done.does there need to be a serious injury or death before someone takes action to figure out what is going on and resolve this issue.i'm afraid to drive my car in bad weather, or in the dark because i never know when the headlights are going to go out.yesterday i didn't even make it out of the driveway before they went out (they would not come back on when i turned them off then on).
I have a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. Recently i developed a problem where the drivers side headlight kept going out randomly. I would have to shutoff all lights and turn them back on in order for the light to come back on. Not only is it totally unsafe to be turning off the lights (driving or not at night) but it impairs your vision when only one of the two headlights is working.i took my car to the dealer and after $56 in labor, $330 in a hid bulb, and tax, my problem might have been fixed. They don't know as it could be the ballast. However after talking to a scuba buddy who is also a master toyota mechanic he told me that its almost always the bulb and theyare more then likely defective and that in his opinion there should be a recall.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights.over the last month, or so, the driver's side light goes out while i'm driving.the only fix i've found is to turn the lights off, then on again.the lights will then remain on for approx. 10-20 minutes, at which time the same light goes out again.the problem seems to be happening more often as time passes and the time the problem repeats itself is getting shorter.i tried to have the dealer look at it, under warranty, but was told that they would charge me a $100 "inspection fee."since then, i've heard of many other prius owners that experience the same problem.i believe this is a safety recall issue that needs to be addressed by toyota and/or nhtsa.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving various speeds at night, the passenger side headlight failed.the contact must turn the light switch on and off for the headlight to illuminate again; however, it fails again without notice.he stated that the failure was intermittent and is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer.the manufacturer will be notified.the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
My front headlight does not always work reliably.it will stop working sometimes when i am driving, but may return to normal operation when i power off the car.when i tried to get this repaired, the technician could not find anything wrong.after researching on the discussion boards, i have learned that there are many other prius drivers that have this same problem.the car is only 2 years old.i believe that there is a design issue with the headlight drive electronics.
Drivers side head light intermittantly turns on and off
1.brakes on my 2006 prius momentarily failed to respond, after a 1 - 2 sec delay they activated.at same time,the traction light flashes, but the car is not losing traction.this happened 4 x, one almost resulted in a crash.it is more likely to happen when braking while going over a bump in the road.there have been other times when the traction light flashes on unexpectedly, but effect on brakes is unknown: not braking then.3 different toyota dealers told me they couldn't find anything wrong.at one dealer, i went for a test drive with a mechanic.during the test drive, i was able tomake the traction light go on when there was no loss of traction.the invoice stated "test drove and checked operations.at this time could not duplicate customer's concerns."i wrote on the invoice "i was able to make the traction light go on when there was no loss of traction.i am not satisfied that the problem has been found and repaired."& on the signature line "not satisfied, (signature)"i wanted them to change the computer, but they said if they couldn't duplicate the problem, they couldn't change the computer.i insisted that they replace one component, and if the problem didn't reoccur, i'd know they found the solution.they bled the brakes, which was unlikely to be cause of the problem.when i went to pick up my invoice up 2nd time, the copy on which i had written my comments was returned to me, and a freshly printed copy- without my comments - was given to me & kept for their records. 2. Same car: headlight go out at unexpected times.2 toyota dealers told me that the bulb would cost $300, and installation would be well over $100 because they "had to take off the bumper to change the bulb!"i replaced the bulb myself (without taking off the bumper) but now, 9 months later, it is starting to go again. Toyota sent a letter saying it was how hid bulbs burned out & not a pblm w/ controller.if true, how is it that new bulb is also burning out?
2006 toyota prius. Beginning at approximately 45,000 miles right front hid headlight would go out without notice. By turning off the headlights and turning back on, it the headlight would relight. Started intermittently, then constantly until replacement 11/3/09 ($200). One week later, the left front headlight began doing the same thing. I drive on dark, rural roads with deer and other wildlife. This defect is extremely dangerous. Have read news reports about hundreds of complaints about this problem.
I have a 2006 prius with the hid headlights and want to confirm that both bulbs have failed.the dealer agreed to replace them under warranty even though i have 47000 miles on the vehicle. I did complain about this a year ago and the dealer did nothing at that time. This problem is compounded by just today receiving a notice from toyota about an hid headlight support program that lowers the price of the bulbs to $150 per bulb.this is still outrageous.
The driver side headlight on our 2006 prius has been intermittently working since june 2007. Taking it in to the toyota dealership in va where we purchased the car, we were told that since it happened to be working at that time, there was nothing that can be done. Since moving to north carolina in july 2007, this problem has gotten worse. A dealership here, told my husband and i the same thing - that the headlight was on when we brought it in so they assumed it was fine. After being pulled over by the police in early may 2008 because our headlight was out, we brought the car back to the toyota dealership. We were told by the police that this is a major safety issue and we needed to get it repaired immediately. This time, after paying nearly $100.00 for the problem to be diagnosed at the toyota dealership, we spent almost $500.00 for the replacement of the computer (ecu)and were told the headlight would now work. The next day the headlight went out again. We brought it back in and were told that because of something having to do with the heat caused by the ecu that had been replaced, our headlight had now fully blown out and we would have to pay almost $400.00 for a new hid light. We paid, got a new driver side headlight, and went home. The very next morning (5/30/08), the passenger side headlight went out. There seems to be something very wrong with the headlights on this vehicle. There are pages and pages online of discussions of 2006 prius owners who have the exact same problem with their headlights. This is a major safety concern, and it is illegal to drive with headlights out! i don't understand why toyota is not standing behind it's vehicles and keeping it's customers safe.there is surely a defect in the design.these lights are supposed to last up to eight years... But ours have not made it even three years. We are becoming very frustrated with the service we have received and with the lack of support by toyota in helping us with this.
Was pulled over by a policeman in august 2008 for having a headlight out.the headlight had been working earlier that day.by the time we arrived home, the headlight was on again.this happened intermittently for eighteen months and now happens with increasing frequency, therefore i am attempting to have it fixed.when i turn off the light and then turn it on again, it works for a moment or a while.
This was the first of three headlight failures in the the year that i have owned this car.
High intensity headlight problem on 2006 prius. Light goes off intermittently. Sometimes will come back on after flicking on and off a few times. Sometimes will not come on at all. Replaced passenger side at around 26,000 miles and driver's side a few months later. Covered by warranty those times. Now at 53,000 passenger side is out and dealer is charging $300.00 to replace headlight. Dealer stated that they have had many other customers with same problem. As of today there is no recall.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving approximately 40 mph at night, the contact noticed that the exterior light on the passenger side lost power.the vehicle was driven to the dealer for a diagnostic, but no failures were found.the vehicle was not repaired at that time.a few months later, the exterior light on the driver's side began to lose power.the light began working again once it was turned off and then on again.the failures have occurred intermittently.the manufacturer has not been notified.the current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 12/16/08 updated 12/18/08.
2006 toyota prius with approximately 46,000 miles.for the last year, the headlight on the driver side has worked intermittently & have to turn the headlights off and back on to make it turn back on again.the same thing is now occurring on the passenger side. It appears that this is a widespread problem that toyota is more than aware about.
Driver's side hid headlight occasionally goes out while driving. This started a month or two ago but i'm reporting yesterday's incident because i have just found out via internet forums that a significant number of other 2006 prius owners are also experiencing this problem. Turning headlights off then on again fixes the problem. No problem so far with passenger side lamp which has obviously been used with the same frequency and duration. This has not caused an accident yet, but if this were to happen with both headlights it would be very dangerous.
One or both headlights will stop working.turning light switch off and then on will restore working lights.problem occurs frequently (multi times in a day) and dealer can not find a problem.
Hid bulb flickering, works on and off all the time on my 2006 toyota priustoyota dealer asks about 400 dollars to replace one bulb.
My toyota prius 06 had issues with the hid headlights. They started to flicker off at about 35,000 miles until eventually, they stopped working entirely. The warranty covered the replacement of the bulbs and so i was satisfied. Unfortunately, the issue has surfaced again, this time i'm at 57,000 miles and only 1 year and 6 months later. Now they are saying the warranty is up and i need to pay almost $1,000 dollars to fix this problem.details of issue:the lights would flicker and dim, then eventually produce no light. It happened on both sides left and right the first time. Switching them off then on would make them work again at first, but eventually, that did not work.the second time, it is happening on my passenger side headlight. Same exact issue.
My 2006 prius has the intermittent flicker/fade/failure problem with both headlamps as i have seen reported by other prius owners.i had an auto repair shop replace the drivers' side headlamp in march, 2009, but it resumed the fade/fail pattern within a couple of months.dealership wants over $500 to replace one unit, with no guarantee that this will cure the problem.it is hard to think the bulbs are the problem when they are at normal brightness most of the time.
Toyota is familiar with the hid lights on their toyota prius' and even issued a tsb (t-sb-0030-08) and is still requiring the end user to pay upwards to $800 for the repair.within the last few weeks, i am having to turn my headlights on and off in the day or during the night so that i can have both lights on.it's an intermittent issue and many other owners are complaining about the same issue.it is a tremendous safety issue especially when driving at night.for the 2010 model prius, toyota has even taken out the hid lights.what is really going on here.i am not a happy consumer.
This is about a 2006 toyota prius with 37,000 miles on it.the driver's side headlight goes on and off. It happens frequently,perhaps every day, and it has been like this for 4 months now.a lot of people are having the same problem and i know from themthat replacing the bulb will not fix it.
Intermittent lose of headlights that can be either the driver's or the passenger's lamp.system can be restored by recycling the headlight switch.
Both headlights on my 2006 toyota prius shut off while i was driving at night.
Hid headlamps self-extinguish while driving, requiring power switch to be cycled on and off to restart. The consequences are reduced visibility and the possibility of driving with no headlights at night. Hid headlamps are well under their design life expectancy and should not be failing. Replacement is expensive and time-consuming and according to other owners, the fix is only temporary.been pulled over several times due to defective headlights.
Hid headlamp(s) failure of my 2006 prius.one (1) lamp can be intermittent (off & on) without driver being aware of it, but when both of them go out you are immediately in the dark and that's what happened to me. Total outage only happened one (1) time, then the dealer replaced the bulbs. The car had 45,000 miles on it at the time.
Driving at night all lights go out and the driver cannot see anything. Very dangerious! this happened traveling 60 miles per hour at night.
Hid headlamp failure at 45,000 miles and again at 74,000 miles.
Intermittent failure of hid headlights on 2006 prius beginning around 30k miles.temporarily fixed by switching lights off and on.unable to replicate for dealership.occurs at least once each drive in car, any mileage.other owners have had same problems.cost of repairs at dealership have ranged from $380 per lamp.in one case a dealer charged a prius owner $2600 to repair the problem.this is an unsafe manufacturing defect warranting a recall by toyota.
Intermittent and frequent failure of hid headlights in 2006 toyota prius. One light or the other and sometimes both will go out. Turning the light switch from on to off and back on will relight the bulb but at lower brightness. Frequently must do this several times as the bulb may stay on for a few minutes to 1/2 hour. Toyota refuses to acknowledge design / faulty components in hid control / power module.
For the last two years my prius' passenger side headlight turns off and on indiscriminately. I've replace bulbs,i've replaced fuses,and even the whole light assembly at a total cost of close to $3000. I still have the problem to this day. I get pulled over about every two weeks or so from police and for my job the car does not pass the internal inspection of my company. I have read on many sites that this is a common problem with this model of prius justifying a recall. Thank you
Drivers side headlight goes out after being on 1st.after the headlights are on, the left(drivers side) headlight simply goes off.if i turn the headlights off again, they both come back on, and then again, the drivers side headlight goes back off.prior to this issue, both headlights would go off, i would turn both headlights off, back on and they'd be fine for a little while, and the cycle of off and on, on and off would continue!
Passenger headlight goes on and off intermittently.
I own a 2006 prius and usually have to drive to work or from work before the sun comes up or after it goes down. I do not keep my headlights perpetually on while driving. At about 40,000 miles (weeks after the warranty ends)my left headlight flickers off, but i turn the light switch quickly off and on and the light works again for a while longer, then it goes off again. I take it in and the dealer says $646 to replace one, and other will need it too, so $936 for both. Dealer says the bumper has to be dropped down to get to the lights, that is the biggest expense. When i drive it home right from the dealer the right headlight goes out too, with the same quick off/on to get it working again. Some days i can turn it on once and drive 52 mile to work without them going off, other days one or the other cut off 5-10times or flicker for a few minutes.many of my colleagues and friends say they drive their new expensive cars with headlights perpetually on with the same type of headlight, and have no problem or no expensive replacement costs.i fell that the shortlived headlamp is a product defect and bizarre process to drop the bumper to replace the headlight is a manufacturers defect.
Headlights go off without warning while driving.one light bulb going off is common, however, both lights have gone off at the same time repeatedly during driving, leaving me without any lighting.lights come back on after turning the switch off and then on again.
Passenger headlight cuts out without warning for no apparent reason. The only remedy is to turn the headlights off and then back on. This causes the head light to begin functioning for a short period of time.
2006 toyota prius one or both headlights turn off suddenly while driving.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with 61,000 miles on it. At about 48,000 miles, the front headlights started going out unexpectedly. At first, by turning the switch for the lights off and back on would fix the problem and the dark headlight would illuminate again. A few weeks ago, both headlights and the taillight all unexpectedly and suddenly went out while i was driving. The california highway patrol pulled me over on the freeway to find out why i was driving without any lights on. Now, the lights come on when i start driving and every time i drive the car at night, all of the lights (both headlights and both taillights) suddenly & unexpectedly go dark all at once. I was driving with my 10 year old niece in the car when this happened last week. This is an extremely dangerous defect. I have been reading that this is a known defect with toyota prius vehicles - i am amazed that the nhtsa has not required toyota to recall the vehicles for this very dangerous safety defect.i have tried to take the vehicle to the toyota dealer for repair, but they told me they didn't have a way to figure out what was wrong and they sent me away without any repairs. Today i called the toyota national customer service number and they opened a case. I will be taking the vehicle to the dealer again today and insisting on repairs since it is completely unsafe to drive the vehicle.
Hid headlights went out intermittently and were able to turn them back on to continue to work. I took the prius to the toyota dealer and they replaced the computer board and headlights on both sides of the car.[right side and left sides]this was done in 2007. I bought the car new in 2006. And now the right side is having the same problems as back in 2007.
I have an intermittent driver's side headlight on my 2006 prius.i have been stopped by the police for safety reasons and i am concerned as it goes out, without warning, at night.the frequencies is every few minutes of so.i must continually switch the lights off and back on to get the headlight working for a few minutes.toyota knows of this problem but will not acknowledge it or fix it.the dealer knows of the problem but insists that i spend over $600 for a headlamp.(they later agreed to give me the lamp but want a $200 "deductible" to fix it.)i have been trying to get this fixed for over a year now but have had no results.
The hid headlights on my 2006 toyota prius intermittently fail, but will re-start if i turn off, then on, the switch. This has happened at night, which is an extremely dangerous situation. Toyota does have a tsb out on this issue, and did replace both bulbs under warranty at 30k miles, but frequently this does not resolve the problem, according to complaints on mycarstats.
Purchased a 2006 toyota prius in 2007 and i have had continuous problems with my headlights going out.i first noticed them going out intermittently.took it to the local dealership.and because they had to isolate the problem, i had to leave my car with the dealership for about 2 days. Three headlights later, now needing a 4th. One and the cars warranty is up. The local dealership wants approx. $270.00 plus sales tax to replace it. I am concerned about my safetyi am wondering if there is something that can be done about this problem.since i purchased the car used i am wondering if the dealership new about this because one of there shop people had owned it previously. This car has been in the shop on 8/07-12/07- 3/09 and now at this date (11/02 i spoke with the dealer ship about this issue) and they never mentioned that this car has had problems in this area.they just wanted 270 plus tax to fix it. Please help!
One of our hid headlamps turns off intermittently.sometimes it is off, and sometimes it is on, no way to predict.we had the light bulb replaced by our local mechanic with an after-market product, but the problem persisted.so we went to the dealer, who also replaced the light bulb (much more expensively), but it still turned off whenever.now the intermittent turn-off has started to occur on the other side.so far they have not both been out at the same time, but if that happened, it would be a real safety issue.the dealer service department doesn't seem to know why it is doing this, and can only suggest that we replace the lightbulb again.it is not an acceptable solution to us to keep replacing $150-$300 lightbulbs.we need to know the underlying cause of the problem, whether it is in the headlamp assembly, or some other part that controls the light.in summary, a product that fails intermittently, even after being replaced has a defect that needs to be investigated.and also, the dealer/maker should know why this is happening and do something about it.
Headlight intermittent failure then full failure.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 20 mph, the headlights malfunctioned. The contact could not see the road in front of him due to the malfunctioning headlight adjuster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was not available.
Toyota prius exterior lights shut down.this happens all of the time the car is driven.hid headlights turn off without the driver knowing and then keeps on driving until they are struck or hit something.other cars may not see this.this has occurred over 5000 times...
My 16 year old daughter was driving at approximately 10:00 on a steep, curvy country road when both headlights went out! it is a miracle she's alive. Took the car to the local dealership today and was told it would cost nearly $500 to replace the bulbs. After doing research, it has come to my attention that this is a common problem with this vehicle yet there has been no recall. This is a serious safety issue and should be investigated (again) immediately!
While driving my 2006 toyota prius, the right headlightrandomly turned off without warning, which could be very dangerous.turning the light off and then back on would relight the light.the light finally went out and stayed out.i had the bulb replaced, which has temporarily fixed the problem.researching the problem on line shows there are many prius owners who experienced the same problem and are being charged $1000 to $2000 to repair.if both headlights go out at the same time, which has happened on some prius's, this could cause a deadly accident.i believe this warrants an odi investigation and a toyota recall to fix this dangerous problem.
One or both lights go off spontaneously, when i shut the lights off and put the back on both lights work for a short period of time, whereas the problem recurs where either one or both lights will shut off again. It is a constant problem. The driver's side light seems to be affected more often.obviously when driving at night it is dangerous and life threatening.the bulbs have been replaced.
The headlights on my 2006 prius intermittently fail and recover when they are turned off and on again. This has gone on for over one year and i finally began loosing all lights on high beam and they would not recover when they were turned off and on again. I just paid over $500 for a problem that i now realize is shared by many owners. Why is there not a recall??
Failure of hid headlight on 2006 toyota prius.
I own a 2006 toyota prius, purchased new. The car now has 44,000 miles. Beginning at about 35,000 miles and ever since, the driver side hid headlamp will flicker and then go out. This usually happens within the first 10 minutes of driving. By turning the headlight switch "off", then back to "on", i can get the bulb to come back on. This happens all the time. I realize that this can seem like a simple "replace the lamp" situation. However, i have friends with priuses, and all have the same problem, one, or sometimes both headlights suddenly going out. This can be a real safety issue. I did not take my car to toyota for a replacement as it is now out of warranty and replacement costs for this can easily run to over a thousand dollars. I have discovered that hundreds of other prius owners are having the exact same trouble with their cars. Most of these are 2006 or 2007 models.some have had the entire hid system replaced under warranty only to have the problem return. It is scary driving a car whose headlights are prone to suddenly going out. Toyota has been aware of this issue for quite some time. I would like to see a recall to address this situation as it is obviously a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 1 mph, the headlights stopped illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the headlight would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
I have a 2006 prius.the hid lights flicker and turn off about two times a day while i am driving.these lights are supposed to last ten times longer than regular lights.the light failure is particularly dangerous at night when the lights can suddenly turn off.
Toyota prius 2006headlight goes on and off intermittently toyota needs to recall these affected vehicles. Major safety issue.
Driving normally, my headlight intermittently goes out. Recycling the power on the lights corrects the issue but after continuing to drive the light will again go out. The light goes out approximately every 5 minutes. Without dependably functioning lights, driving vision is impaired at night and i have been issued a fix-it ticket. I took my car in for service at the dealership and was told that the light bulb will cost $300+. I will fix the problem myself with a replacement philips d4r hid bulb however, several reports of the same issue give me reason to believe that a recall is necessary.
Both of my hid headlights went out (turned off) during normal highway driving. Since then, the lights have continued to turn off randomly during normal driving. When i turn the switch off and then back on, the lights operate fine for a while, then go back off. This is a very dangerous issue and i see it is a common issue.
Hid lights regularly fail despite being replaced. Lights illuminate, then flicker and die, first the passenger side, then drivers side. If the lights are quickly turned off, then back on they will illuminate again for several minutes, then repeat the same failure. The fog lamps are unaffected.
Headlights go out intermittently, usually when the car goes over a bump in the road. Turning the headlights off and back on, usually corrects the problem until the next bump. Have taken the car to two different toyota dealerships. First one said that because the car is out of warranty, toyota is not willing to cover the cost, said to be $1800.00 to replace both headlight assemblies. Second toyota dealer also said that toyota would not cover the cost, said to be $850.00 to replace only the headlight bulbs.
The drivers side headlight keeps going out.when first turned on, it glows and after awhile it goes out.when i turn the lights out and back on, it glows again; but for only a very short time.it refuses to stay on when needed during inclement weather or night driving. This is very dangerous to say the least! it is only a matter of time before i am pulled over by police for this defect. I've seen this problem has been reported by many other 2006 prius owners and i feel it is my responsibility to report this malfunction/defect myself.toyota should be held fully responsible for this defect and should be required to fix this very dangerous safety-related defect.i hope you can help with in requiring toyota to recall these vehicles and fix this very dangerous and definitely safety-related situation/defect/malfunction.i hope we won't have to wait until some people are killed or injured as a result of this safety-related defect before appropriate action is taken to resolve it.
Intermittent hid light failure on 2006 toyota prius. One side will go out and will come back on after i turn off the lights.
2006 toyota prius.passenger light (both low and high beams) intermittently goes out.turning car off and back on often brings light back on.toyota dealer has had other complaints and recommends replacing headlight (one headlight is nearly $400, with labor it is nearly $500).i've always been told to replace headlights in pairs which makes that $1000 repair when clearly the headlights are failing widely and i suspect prematurely.this is widely reported in priuschat and other internet user groups and no one has identified the root cause.surely there aren't *this* many bad bulbs.if it is a computer problem it could lead to other failures.this is a safety issue!toyota needs to investigate the cause and offer a recall solution.it appears that complaints through this website are increasingly frequent.thanks!
My 2006 toyota prius has 52,000 miles on it.the driver's side headlight will turn on when i switch them on, then will go out a few minutes into my trip, and when i turn the lights off then on again it comes back on.i have noticed this problem with both headlights, although it is more common with the driver's side light.this occurs almost every time i drive.based on what i've read, this appears to be a manufacturer's defect.
For the second time in the three years that i have owned my '06 prius i am having headlight failures that start intermittently before completely failing to operate.it starts with one light going out and coming back on after momentarily turning off the lights.the first episode ( at 30,000 miles) resulted in being pulled over and ticketed by the police ($70) the dealership arranged for a one time manufacturer replacement of the entire light assemblies (bulbs lenses and ballasts) although the bulbs were fine --at a cost of nearly $800.now at 69,000 miles (17 months later) the problem has returned.a week ago pass. Side light began flickering while driving, two days into that the light would go out and upon turning off and turning on lights it would illuminate at a very low intensity and then go out.two days ago that light fails to illuminate.last night the driver's side light went out leaving me in total darkness on a dark road.terrifying!turning on high beams did not help.afterturning off and on 2 times, drivers side light came back on.going to dealer monday, is there a recall for this?
Sudden extinguishing of one headlight, then the other.
2006 prius.within first 18 months of owning the car (i am original owner - took possession of car in march of 2006) experienced headlights going off by themselves.took the car in for service thinking headlight needed replacement.was told by service rep (at greentree toyota in danbury, ct) that it was not the headlight but a problem with connection that toyota recognized but was not sure how they would address.i waited for solution.as time goes on, more frequent incidence of headlight spontaneously turning off.i received a notice from toyota company approx. 4 months ago stating the problem was a defect/connection problem.my toyota dealership/service dept. Told me it was not and refused to fix the connection problem.both headlights will go out at exactly the same time, leaving me in complete darkness.if i quickly switch the headlights off then back on again they will illuminate.the headlights going off at the same time happens at least once every 20 minutes.
Intermittent alternating hid failure that until last night had not involved both headlights at he same time until last night. Something faulty since replaced hid bulbs already. Safety issue when headlights go out the same time and you are driving on the highway. Luckily i was in town so pulled over and turned off switch and turned again and lights turned on for five minutes and then blinked out again.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. The driver's side headlight has been going out intermittently for about a year. It comes on just fine, but after driving a short while, it sometimes (not always) goes dark on its own. Turning the light switch on & off completely usually gets it back on. Recently, both headlights went dark all on their own after i had been driving a short time. The police noticed & pulled me over - very dangerous situation. I turned the lights off & on and they both came back on, so the police let me go. This happens almost every time i drive the car at night. I don't always notice when they've gone out - this is very dangerous. I've taken it to the dealer, but they cannot figure out what is causing it. They told me they could replace the bulb, but that might not fix the problem. I have read about this happening in many other toyota priuses year 2006-2008.
My left headlight will shut off without any known cause. If i shut the lights off and back on again they will work for a period of time until they again shut it self off. Recently, i had the experience of having my left light out, (i was unaware it was out) and my right light failed also. It was night time and i was driving on back winding roads. I knew enough to turn my lights off and back on so i was able to return to being able to see the road ahead. The left light issue has been ongoing for the past year and a half. The occurrence is intermittent with no apparent pattern of failure. The first time i brought this to the attention of my dealer they said i would have to replace both bulbs and the wiring harness for a cost to me of about $1,800. I am contacting toyota today directly in regards to having this fixed under warranty, but i feel that this is a safety issue and needs a mandatory factory recall.
1.normal operating conditions2.passenger or driver side headlamp goes out. Intermittently3. Bulb replacement.
Driver side headlight intermittently goes out.
Headlight failure.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlight system that constantly goes out.i am without headlights until i turn off the unit and turn them back on, this only last for a little while and i have to repeat the process.i have brought the car to toyota dealer numerous times to have them fix the issue and they return the car to me without trying to resolve the problem.it is a very dangerous incident that can possibly cause and accident or serious injury.1.normal driving, nothing out of the ordinary leads to the lights going out.2. 10 minute drive... Occurs atleast half the driving time.3. Taken to toyota dealership 3 times to investigate and repair with no resolution.
Hid lights intermittently failed. Sometimes turning them off and then back on would temporarily "fix" the problem.replaced driver's side light several months ago.just replaced the passenger side light today at the dealer, costing over $250.
2006 toyota prius, both high intensity display (hid) headlights fail intermittently, headlight on drivers side replaced at 35,000, same problem with intermittent failure at 55,000 miles.there is no warning when the headlights go out, this is dangerous when driving and oncoming cars cannot see headlights from the other direction.
The headlights on my 2006 toyota prius randomly turn off, luckily only one at a time so far, then turn back on when i switch the lights on and off, or after i restart the car. The car is 2.5 years old with about 55,000 miles on it.
The hid headlights on our 2006 prius will flicker or completely turn off while driving.it happens seemingly randomly,, one side will go out the other will stay on and visa versa or both will go out at the same time.there doesn't seem to be any condition that causes it to happen.if i turn the light switch off and then back on the lights will come back on again,sometimes seconds or minutes will pass and the lights will fail again.
I drive a 2006 toyota prius. I have experienced odd skid-like behavior while applying the brakes on bumpy roads or loose gravel. Most notably this happens at low and decelerating velocities (maybe 15 mph?) when the vehicle encounters broken pavement or loose gravel. It is often associated with the prius' 'slippery surface' icon on the dash being lit. When this occurs it feels like the brakes do not function for a brief period. I have not had an accident as a result, but the experience has occurred at least 4 times over the four months i've owned it. Also, the front hid headlamps flicker on and off periodically making it dangerous to drive at night. I will report these problems to toyota and based on the high volume of identical complaints i believe they should cover the cost of fixing these problems.
Headlight on driver's side occasionally turns off while driving.
2006 prius headlights fail while driving.first just one, then the other.do i have to have an accident before i can report this absurd safety failure.it happens every day when i'm driving in or driving home.
Same intermittent problem as expressed by countless others on this site and beyond:2006 prius hid headlights blink out randomly. Turning switch off and on again restores light until next occurrence.history:driver's side headlight intermittent after 30,000 miles. Repeated complaints to dealer, finally replaced bulb at 38,000 miles. Handled under warranty. Passenger side headlight intermittent around 50,000 miles. After repeated complaints to dealer, "starter bulb" was replaced at 54,000 miles - also handled under warranty.moved to new address - so new dealer.received lame toyota letter that pretends to address the situation by lowering the cost of the part, while not addressing that this part should not be failing in this way or as quickly as it is!present situation: driver's side headlight again intermittent - around 80,000 miles. Asked dealer to investigate at last service (87,000). "no problem found" "bring it back when it's totally out" "if headlight is the same one that falls into special category of lights, it'll be $150 plus labor" "but it could be 1 of 2 different lights which will be $300+ or $600+ - we won't know until we pull it apart." even though i purchased extended warranty coverage, the headlights are excluded.even though previously-replaced bulb is only slightly older than original problem.problem is that toyota is not taking real responsibility for the level of problem that this is. They should be covering labor costs, extending warranties and providing a new replacement light that actually works! i believe new prius uses leds. Charging less money on an already exorbitantly overpriced part and requiring customers to pay more out-of-pocket for a part that doesn't work properly to begin with is outrageous! the investigation must be continued. Toyota is not serving their customers and it is unsafe and at an unreasonable cost. There is absolutely no excuse for this behavior. Do not let them get away with this.
Headlights fail intermittently.
Headlights went out on prius 2006 model. First one went bad, coming on at times; then the other one went bad and i would be driving in the complete dark-very scary. I had reported it to the toyota dealer and they said nothing was wrong and there had not been any similar problem reported. I went back again the next week with the same complaint. The supervisor of maintenance said he would look into it. Finally, the last time i told them that if i end up in a fatality d/t this problem with the headlights, someone in toyota will be in deep trouble. That is when the supervisor took care of the problem the next day. The car was still under warranty. Same thing happened next year 2008. I had to have the two front headlights replaced and this time out of my pocket which is very ridiculously expensive.
Both headlights turn off, separately and intermittently.must turn the headlight switch off and on to turn light(s) back on while driving.increasing in frequency.
I own a 2006 toyota prius w/ 75k miles. For two years i've been dealing with a faulty headlight system. The left headlight keeps turning off during use in inclement weather. I never really know when the left headlight is going to fail me.i cannot afford the ridiculous repair fee. I have received numerous warnings by police officers who have been gracious enough to know that my car headlights absolutely sucks.please help me in getting toyota to do the right thing.they didn't have a problem taking my money, but they do have a problem fixing this obvious factory defect.i will never buy another toyota product.i am going to warn all potential buyer to steer clear of this company that denies factory defect accountability.
Intermittent hid headlights of toyota prius 2006-2009:the hid headlights tend to fail intermittently after the vehicle is 2 -3 years old.these lights can be restarted by switching the headlights off then back on.it is only a matterof time before both lamps will fail in a serious situation and serious injury or death will occur.i highly recommend that toyota be made to recall these vehicles and either change out these lamps or replace them with some other lamps that have definite failure so that the owner knows they must be replaced.the cost to replace the headlights is very expensive and toyota should also be forced to modify these vehicles to encourage headlight replacement asap.
Prius 2006 with headlamp problems that appears to be electrical and not just the bulbs.one headlight will go out then if i switch off the lights both will come on.it is not always the same light that goes out.when i turn on my lights it draws on the brightness of the dash lights and they dim.i will be driving with lights on and all the lights will go off until i switch the lights on once again.the dealer has informed me this is the led headlights which are 400 ea. And $90. Installation.this is outrageous and i know it is not just the lamps therefore they will then proceed to charge me for what ever else they think it might be such as the computer system.this should be under warranty.i paid the extra money for an extended warranty and they tell me this is not covered.i have been driving with this problem as i can not afford to fix the problem and do not trust the dealer to continue to charge me for this issue.after reading the chat rooms with other individuals with similar problems, this is a defect and needs to be recalled.they have been reporting this problem since 2004 or 2005.why has this not been addressed.
The hid headlamps on my 2006 prius go out intermittently.i have to turn the headlights off and back on.i am currently on my second set of headlamps.the drivers side headlamp was replaced but the bulb continues to go out at random.
The headlight intermittently turns off. Usually, turning the lights off and back on will fix the problem. Toyota is telling me to replace the bulb, but that doesn't make sense when the light still works fine after turning them off and back on.
The factory installed hid headlights periodically turn off.the first incident occurred two years ago, and i thought i had imagined it.i noticed dim lights and corrected the problem by quickly switching to bright lights.i was later told one head light was out while driving, but when i checked by exiting the vehicle both lights were on.the problem was very intermittent for two years primarily because i rarely drive at night.the problem is much more frequent now occurring multiple times per trip.i discovered that i can temporarily resolve the problem by cycling the head light switch ? not a safe tactic.an internet search today revealed this to be a common problem.surprisingly, we have not received a notice from toyota.this is clearly a dangerous factory defect.if toyota will not issue a recall, please demand thatthey at least acknowledge the problem and issue a notice listing the parts needed to correct the problem.please take immediate action before the problem causes serious accidents.
I wanted to add my experience with premature hid headlight failure on my 2006 toyota prius. This appears to be a very common problem with the 2006 model. Since this is the first year the d4r hid lamp was used in any automotive application i am surprised there has not been a recall required. My headlights have "intermittent" failure and have been behaving as such for the last 6 months. As noted by others who have had this problem cycling the headlights and hitting the plasma with the initial high voltage charge will allow them to work for a period of time but not always. Sometimes they will work for an entire evening and sometimes not at all after several "cycling" attempts. It is generally my driver's side headlight that fails but i have had the passenger side fail as well and just recently at times have even had both fail. As you can imagine this is very dangerous at night and requires me to pull over and "cycle" until my lights are restored.through extensive replacements and postings on www.priuschat.com it is generally acknowledged that the problem is with the d4r itself and not the ballast or any type of wiring issues. At as much as $300 each through toyota these bulbs are extremely expensive to replace. It is ridiculous that the consumer should be burdened with this considering the problem seems readily apparent to all 2006 owners.although my vehicle has very high mileage (144,000) 70-80% of those miles are driven during the day and i do not run the headlights during the day. Also since my vehicle was purchased in march 2006 it is still less than 3 years old. My other vehicles are 5 or 6 years, have standard headlights and never have needed replacing.i ordered 2 d4r hid lamps today and will be replacing them myself. Hopefully these new bulbs are manufactured better than the ones from toyota and will last longer than the originals.
Driver's side hid headlamp shuts off after being on for a short time.turning the headlamps off and back on restarts the headlamp.this started at around 40,000 miles and now the passenger's side headlamp is occasionally showing the same symptoms.
Both headlights intermittently go out.each will turn on, but then one or both will go off while driving.they will go back on when the lights are completely switched off and then switched on.sometimes it will occur with just one headlight.other times, it will happen to both.the dealership services dept. Told me that the problem is common with this model.it cost me almost $900 to repair.i also got warning ticket from police when one light went out while i was driving.
Approximately 2 mos ago the driver headlightbegan to flicker then fail, intermittently but regularly each time it was turned on.i would be able to get it to come back on by turning my lights off then on again. A few weeks ago the passenger side headlight began to do the same thing.now everytime i use the lights, one, the other or both at the same time will fail ,forcing me to do the of/on thing to re-engage them.they will both fail again shortly thereafter.
One or both headlights fail with no warning at increasing frequencies.now almost every night.when i turn them off and back on they will work again for a period of time as short as five minutes.this has been occurring for about one year now.
The hid headlights are both out, after being on maybe 5 minutes. From everything i have read online and from my mechanic, this is a known issue with my model of car, that has been going on for years. The ballast is faulty, and would need to be tested prior to replacing a hid light. This has been happening for months, and i simply do not drive at night as a result. With the time change, this is to difficult.
Passenger side headlight intermittently fails. Starting when the car had approximately 69,000 miles, i would notice that the passenger side headlight would intermittently fail while driving. Turning the headlights off and back on again would cause the passenger side headlight to start working again for a time. Sometimes the headlight would fail again the same day. Sometimes it would be weeks between failures. Dealer diagnosed a defective hid capsule and said they would need to be replaced at a cost of approx. $510.
Right headlight failure and also intermittently flickers off and on.it occurs completely at random.new part has been ordered, but hasn't arrive yet and old part is available.
Issue: 2006 prius with hid headlights work intermittently1. Events: no specific events leading up to the event other than regular driving and usage of the headlights2. Failure: the passenger-side headlight goes out every time i drive the car now and reduces night time visibility.3. Corrective action: i replaced the light bulb, but the issue still remains the same.from research online, it appears that this is a common issue with prius models between the years 2004-2007 and is linked to defects in the control units.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with hid head lights go out while your driving, if you turn them off and back on they come back on. I just spent a hour at the local dealership and they could not tell me the real answer to the problem but were happy to suggest replacing the head lights at the cost of $500.00 a piece.this seams unreasonable to spend this kind of money to provide a safety feature.
Headlight failure on late 2000 model year toyota prius.hid headlights are repeatedly failing, usually both at once causing the driver to find him/herself in total darkness.second set of replacement headlights in 18 months, costing $1,000 per set to replace.
My 06 toyota prius has the hid headlamps.at about 40,000 miles the left hand lamp began going out at odd times and coming back on again by turning the switch off and on again.before i got toyota to agree to replace them (at $850) i was driving down a dark road with no moon at night and they both went out on a turn.that was when i increased my complaints and they replaced them at toyotas cost.the car now has about 76,000 miles and the left lamp is acting the same way.i will replace the lamp and complain to toyota, but feel this is a safety issue and the lamps should be redesigned or recalled en-masse.
The operation of my hid lights are malfunctioning and the current right head light will occasionally turn off on it's own. After turning them on and off a few times, they then work again. Obviously dangerous for night time driving or resulting in potential tickets.
The passengers head light works intermittently. When it goes out, if i turn the headlight on then off, it comes back on. I have hid headlights in the car.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.my right headlight will randomly shut off.i am able to turn my lights off/on and the light will restart.there is no initiation factor such as bump or movement.there is a random time frame for this to occur.i can be sitting still prior to moving the car and the light will go out.this has first happened 4months ago and continues to happen.the problem seems to be occurring more frequently and could pose a serious safety issue.so far, only the right headlight has gone out, however, i am concern this may happen to both.i will be scheduling a service repair at my local dealership asap.
When driving at night, the dashboard displays some of the dashboard on the front windshield, which causes you to avoid that area of your windshield.this is a defect in all 2006-2009 toyota prius cars.what happens is that you start looking at this reflection and it creates a safety concern.you also do not have a clear view through the reflection.it is extremely distracting.when you are on a country rode late at night, where there may not be any street lights, it is even worse.this problem was fixed in the 2010 models and beyond with a longer edge on the dashboard at the top.i have talked to toyota about this, but have gotten nowhere.i feel this is a big safety concern that must be addressed and i am turning to you for help.i could have gotten lawyers involved in a class action lawsuit, but i wanted to try and resolve this professionally.i am not looking to get rich or make money off this problem.i just want my car and everyone else's prius fixed.this issue has always been around.i have noticed it more lately with cloud cover and driving on back country roads at night.it is scary.
2006 toyota prius headlights go out.first my right headlight would go off while driving.at times it worked.one night i was driving home on a very dark street and my headlights were so dim i could hardly see.i then turned on my brights and the lights went out completely.i have checked my lights while car was parked and the same problems occurred, including the bright lights going out.
The headlights flicker and then go completely out. The beam can usually be restored briefly by turning it on and off again but the lamp will then stay illuminated for an unpredictable length of time (seconds to minutes). This is a recurring problem and both headlights have been "repaired" at the dealership multiple times. Before the repairs, there was an occasion where both headlights went out simultaneously while driving on an interstate tollway. After the repairs, the problem has recurred in only one light (so far). These are toyota's hid lights.
Intermittent failure of hid headlight in my 2006 toyota prius.
I was driving home last night when all of the sudden my headlight went out! at first i thought i just blew a lamp. But much to my surprise when i went out the next morning both headlights were working. I checked the connection behind the headlamp to make sure everything was tight and there was no loose or damaged wires- everything was in perfect condition. Upon further research to see if anyone else has had this problem, i find numerous complaints all over the country stating that people are having the same problem- headlights randomly go out without any kind of rhyme or reason. This is a serious safety hazard! what if i was driving in the rain at night- i need all the light i can get! what if i was pulled over and given a citation because my headlight was out, and it's not even my fault! i see that toyota recalled prius models from 06-09 for this exact issue, but why not the 05's!? we're having this problem too! whether this is a balast issue or a hid controller issue headlamps should not randomly shut off and then back on for no reason. Safety!
My 2006 toyota prius has 58,000 miles.the passenger side hid headlight intermittently goes out on low beam.the high beam will not work.toyota wants $150 for the bulb plus installation costs.i have visited many web based sites that indicate this is a wide spread problem.i believe you should require toyota to fix this problem.
I was driving at night.there happened to be a little fog in the air.my speed was 45 mph on a dark country road.my passenger side hid headlight went out, followed by the driver side headlight within 20 seconds.i was able to turn the light control off then back on.i did this as i was slowing down and keeping straight.i managed to stay on the road and did not have any further problems that night.all in all it was a pretty scary experience.
While driving at night one or both headlights will go off.by turning lights off then back on works for a very short time i con not believe toyota has not taken care of this very dangerousproblem
While driving to work at 4 a.m. On a back road, both hid headlamps failed. Trying to use high beams didn't work. Only turning lights off and back on would get them to work again. This happened several times. There needs to be a safety recall on these headlamps, no exceptions or limits on time/mileage. This is dangerous and if you check the web, toyota knows all about it. Talking to toyota they told me it was my problem. Really? basic safety on a vehicle should be the responsibility of the manufacturer. This wasn't a one light failed and then months later another failed. They both quit at the exact same time. I guess someone needs to be killed before toyota takes responsibility. Their website spews how committed they are to safety. Sure, as long as the consumer has to pay thousands for it (the cost of this repair can be over a thousand dollars), they are committed. If they have to pay for their design flaw...well...then they aren't so helpful. Apparently this is a recurring theme with toyota and they need to be fined heavily and forced to fix this. Take action now before someone dies, please!
Intermittent hid (high intensity discharge) headlight on a 2006 prius. Appears to be a common complaint, the dealer said they need to replace the xenon headlight ($300) and the headlight computer ($500) to correct this. But the problem is intermittent, sometimes the headlight works and other times it doesn't - seems like a serious safety issue.
I have hid headlights. My headlights go on and off intermittently.sometime one head light goes out; sometimes both go out.if they go out, i can usually get them to go back on by turning them off and then turning them back on.i have to constantly check my car's reflection in the back of other cars to make sure both lights are on. My mechanic made me aware that this problem has been a constant complaint for this model and replacing the headlight will not help. Accordingly, the problem is caused by a defective module that ceases to work when it heats up.my research indicates that the fhtsa has had several complaints about this exact problem, and that toyota settled a class action suit (for which i was never notified) regarding the exact problem.toyota now refuses to repair the problem for cars out of warranty. This is potentially a very dangerous problem effecting thousands of cars.i have not had an accident yet, but if you don't make toyota do a recall, i expect there will be several accidents across the country due to this defect.
Toyota 2006 prius hid headlight.hid headlight works intermittently.it comes when lights are turned on then goes out suddenly.turns lights off and on cause the light to burn again.as time goes by have to do this more frequently.the left light problem was solved by replacing the bulb (expensive). Now the right light is beginning to have the same problem.i looked on the internet and see that many other people experiencing the same problem.one person is experiencing it with their second set of bulbs.i feel toyota has an issue as the bulbs should last 10 years.
2006 toyota prius with hid headlights with 55,000 miles is used as a taxi cab. On july 11th, 2012 and progressing, the passenger side hid headlight would flicker and then turn off completely after 5-15 minutes of operation. Headlights must be turned off and then on to resume normal service. Hid bulb replacement did not resolve the issue. Toyota dealership only offered to replace the headlight without any explanation to what might be causing the issue.
I have been experiencing a periodic failure of the high intensity discharge (hid) headlights on my 2006 toyota prius (package #6) with about 42,000 miles.the headlight that fails is usually the driver's side.i can get it to turn back on by turning off the lights and then turning them back on again.this happens occasionally, but seems to being happening more frequently over time.the dealer advises the repair is on the order of $500 and requires significant disassembly of the front of the car.i looked at a discussion forum for the car (http://priuschat.com/) which listed many similar experiences (some identical) for both the 2006 and 2007 models with hid headlights.the fact so many headlights fail the same way and at the same frequency indicates ac system problem.toyota does not have a recall on this problem.
To date we have not had an incident, however i believe the failure of our headlight and the lack of toyota to correctly identify and correct this problem is unacceptable.the failure occurs everyday while driving the vehicle.we were told by the dealership to replace the bulb.the cost of the repair is over $500.00.after reading many complaints, the wiring or connection seems to be the problem, not the bulb.
Hid headlight on 2006 toyota prius safety issue.passenger side headlight went out in dec 07' at approx 34,000 miles - dealer replaced. Driver side headlight went out in apr 08' at approx 39,000 miles - dealer replaced. Both headlights went out in jun 09' at approx 64,000 miles. Dealer refused to replace indicating that the car is out of warranty. Toyota customer experience center contacted for assistance. Told that they have had complaints regarding this issue, but that they do not have to do anything because a recall has not been issued, but are willing to work with dealer on giving me some sort of goodwill gesture. This is a vehicle defect as well as a safety issue. Car is presently unusable after dark because of issue.
Headlights fail intermittently while driving.headlights work again after light switch is turned all the way off and on again.this appears to be a frequent problem with this car based on internet postings.
My 2006 toyota prius had a problem with the headlights whereby one would go off and on intermittently. There was no apparent pattern as to when this would happen, although it seemed to occur after the headlights had been on for more than 10 minutes.;
I own a 2006 toyota prius...both head lights go out while driving at night. Sometimes one goes out, then the other goes out, and then sometimes both go out. I have to turn the switch off then back on to reset the lights. Sometimes the lights would flicker, then extinguish completely. Sometimes i don't know they are extinguished until i come up on another car. This is an extremely dangerous situation, i notice this is a problem on many prius'. Please take this situation seriously before someone is killed! thank you.
When the headlights are turned on, the left headlight on my 06 prius is randomly flickering, or turning off, or turning on.the failure occurs frequently, and unpredictably.the right headlight is not exhibiting those symptoms now, but i'm concerned that i could find myself driving down the road at night and have both headlights turn off. I am taking the car to the dealer to get this repaired tomorrow.i got the dealer to provide the replacement bulb for free, but i will have to pay for a couple of hours of labor.you already have a report on this that you closed, nhtsa action number pe09019.i don't think that report should be closed, and toyota should do a voluntary recall to fix what is clearly a design problem.thanks!
On numerous occasions both headlights have spontaneously gone dark while driving at night, either singly or in tandem. Other times they fail to come on at the start of a trip, but one or both will be on at the destination. It only seems to affect the main headlamps, not the amber lights or the small round lights below them. When it first happened we replaced the bulb in one headlamp, but that had no effect on the problem. It's frightening when driving home from work at midnight.
Hid headlight operation is intermittent.dealer replaced component, however it is doing it again.technician states it is due to the component overheating.first replacement was under warranty.now they want about $500 to fix.they should have corrected the component overheating design defect with an updated component the first time.
Our 2006 toyota prius has a head light that goes off and on at random intervals which we consider to be a safety hazard.
The headlights on my 2006 toyota prius blink on and off. Sometimes the left sometimes the right and sometimes both. The failure occurs almost daily and sometimes multiple times a day. When the lights turn off usually turning them off and back on will make them work again.brought my car to toyota and they told me that i had to replace the complete headlight unit and casing on both sides (cost $350 each plus labor. Total cost about $800) i found that the headlights are not sealed units as i was told and have not had them replaced yet.
Intermittent front headlight loss on my 2006 toyota prius. Loss occurs soon after drive begins. Headlight can often be regained by tuning lights off then back on.
My 2006 toyota prius intermittently loses one or both of the hid headlights.turning off the lights, and back on, will usually bring both of the lights back on... For a little while.this has caused me to have one 'near-miss' accident when going around a curve, in unfamiliar areas.both of the headlights failed within a few tenths of a second, helping me to run off of the road.no damage was done to the car, but it was a very frightening experience, that i don't want to repeat.it seems apparent from the this site, that it is a wide-spread problem that toyota does not want to admit to.even my toyota brand platinum warranty doesn't cover this, since they say that 'light' bulbs are an 'expendable' item... They meant 'expensive' item... That they do not want to pay for.my local dealer states that they want to 'troubleshoot' it for a few hours at about $90/hr... Then 'probably' check the bulbs, at 1.5 hours/each, since they say the front bumper must be removed to remove/replace the lights.then, order the bulbs at $359/each, and a week or so later (after they order the bulbs/receive them), install them for about 1.5hours/each. This is totaling well over $1000 for a car only about 15.5 months old, and just barely out of warranty (at the time about 39,000 miles).with all of the complaints established on this site, as well as the dealership(s) records of 'troubleshooting' and /or repair efforts,toyota needs to be forced into a recall for repairs to this safety related problem that they are currently choosing to ignore.i have requested to speak to a regional toyota service representative, but those efforts were apparently ignored,since several months have elapsed, without any contact.
Like many other prius owners, i began to experience headlamp problems after about 4 otherwise very satisfactory years of driving my 2006 prius.one of the lamps (the right so far) goes off irregularly during operation, and i can't tell when it has gone.this condition creates a safety hazard for other drivers because (1) in the dark a "one-eyed" car could be looming on either side of the one visible light, and (2) to reduce the risk (i think!) i routinely drive with brights on which blinds on-coming drivers.blogs on this subject make a fix sound too uncertain and expensive to entrust to a dealer or do myself.nhtsa should take another look.
Problem with the hid headlights on toyota prius 20061. Headlights go off intermittently while driving without me doing anything2. Both headlights turned off by itself while driving at night on the freewaythis happened on numerous occasions.
My 2006 toyota prius experiences problems with its drivers-side hid headlight. It is very expensive to replace this ($299 at the toyota dealer). Investigating this on the internet turned up hundreds of posts about the same exact issue, often on the 2006 model year toyota prius.the light randomly turns on and off - which is a major safety issue, not to mention the expense of getting it replaced.we were not even aware of the problem until we were stopped by the police and given a warning to get the headlight replaced.with so many other owners of the toyota prius having the exact same issue, i wonder why toyota is not issuing a recall. To add insult to injury, the dealer was not even sure if the problem was with the headlight or with the "computer" that controlled it. I was told today that they would first replace the headlight (for $299) and if that did not resolve the problem, they would have to replace the computer for an as-yet undisclosed cost.please investigate this and urge toyota to recall the headlights and/or the "computers".thanksmohan
2006 toyota priushid intermittent failure.driver side and passenger side.has been going on for 1 1/2 years.
Just a few hundred miles shy of the 36,000 mile warranty (just on the headlights), my left side headlight went out. When flipping the high beams on did not light the offending bulb (i did not at the time realize that hid headlamps do not have separate high and low beam filaments, but simply change the focus of the one hid capsule.), i immediately stopped into a parts store and bought a replacement bulb (non-hid). I did think it strange that the lights both went back on when i got back into the car, but i decided that i should replace it anyway. On the next day, i removed the offending bulb (not as difficult as some people seem to think) and discovered that it was some sort of rare-earth discharge lamp. Because this type of illumination system should be very reliable (there being no fragile filament to fatigue and break), i figured that i just had the bad fortune to run into a rare case of infant mortality, or just a defective bulb to begin with. Although the bulb can be relighted (by switching headlights off and on), it must be distracting to other drivers, not to mention: what if i turn off the lights to relight one and both decide not to reignite. What then? this is a serious safety issue!fortunately, i got both lights replaced (the right side went shortly thereafter) under warranty. (plus $80 labor)now, at 82k miles, here we go again. This time, i called toyota.i could get absolutely no commitment out of the representative, but he insisted that my local dealership must diagnose the problem before he could make a decision on a "possible reimbursement."i took the car in yesterday, with the headlight out. They cleaned the contacts and sent me on my way. Before i arrived home, the light was out, so i drove right back. They looked and said: "yup, it's out." so i left. Now the rep says i should have stayed!
Headlights cut out.
My 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights has had a problem since about 25,000 miles where the left headlight will periodically go out.i can get the light to come back on by turning the lights off and they come back on.last week i was driving on a dark country road with my bright headlights on and they both went out.it was completely dark and i applied the brakes while trying to hold the car straight so i did not strike a tree or pole at the side of the road.i fumbled with the switch and was able to turn the lights on by turning the switch completely off and then back on.i had to turn the lights off and back on every couple minutes to keep them working.it was very dangerous and frightening.i understand that your investigation into other complaints ended without a recall because both lights did not go out with some of those surveyed.i will tell you that both of my lights went out completely with no forewarning.
Nhtsa pe09019 - 2006 prius, have had 1 passenger and three driver's side hid bulbs fail within 6 months.
For the last 8 years i have had the headlights intermittently go off independently of each other.now they are going off or dimming more consistently.they have been replaced thinking that it was a bulb or headlight issue but it has become clear that it is a wiring issue.the replacement headlight is more than $600 each and i know that replacing another one will not fix the issue.there needs to be a recall because problems are all over the internet with this issue.this happens while driving at any time or sitting in the driveway with or without the motor running.
I have the problem with hidheadlight 1.5 year ago and replaced it based on the dealer's suggesting.laterally, it went out so often but not complete out because i can turn off/on headlight switch. I do not know when it will be out or where it will be out. On the highway or in the remote country road. I am worry about my own safety as well as other safety.
I own a 2006 prius with hid headlamps.one of the lamps has been intermittent for over well over 2 years.i have been to the dealer and have not been able to recreate the problem.when i do find out that the light is not operating, i simply turn off the lights and turn them back on and the lamp works.not sure for how long, because i cannot see whether or not the light is working until i am behind a car where i can see the reflection.
Hid driver side headlight fails intermittently.first noticed spring 2007, at about 20,000 miles; occurred rarely, about once every two - four weeks.now is a regular event.headlight goes out almost every trip.after turning the headlights off and on again, driver side headlight restarts and is less likely to fail again.both high and low beams are affected.i see a lot of prius vehicles with a headlight out.i am concerned about having the other headlight joining this behavior.
Standard headlight failure in a 2006 toyota prius.i've replaced 4 sets of bulbs since december 2008.the bulbs fail in normal operation, typically the low beam fails first, then the high beam.generally both bulbs fail within a few hours of each other.i've had he car to the dealer twice for this problem.the first time, they could find no problem.the second time - today - they say the sylvania silverstar bulbs i've been using aren't toyota parts so that's the problem, not the car.i was convinced this is defect in the vehicle that the dealer just can't be bothered to identify, but after a brief google search i found that i am not alone.most complaints involve hid systems, but there are numerous posted complaints involving the standard headlight system installed on my car.this is a serious safety defect and it will lead to serious injury and/or death if it is not investigated and corrected quickly.please intervene on my behalf and on the behalf of all the other prius owners who are getting no support from toyota in resolving this defect.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.one or both of the headlights go off while driving.turning the light off then on will bring the lights back on.apparently this is a problem shared by many toyota ownerswith the high intensity discharge bulbs. (deduced by online blog chat)replacing the bulbs seems to require replacing a headlight light control ecu sub-assembly.working headlights can run close to $900.00.toyota rationalized this extremely expensive system by estimating that it would last 7 years and provide better light.my vehicle is only 3 yrs and 8 months old so those bulbs didn't live up to their life expectancy.also, i would say that on my own subjective evaluation the headlights always appeared rather dim.the light seemed just barely acceptable.
I noticed that my right hid headlamp on my 2006 toyota prius was not working when i parked my car.i cycled the lights and the lamp came on, but it did appear to be dimmer than the left headlamp.i made an appointment for jan 2nd, 2010 at my local toyota dealership. Note that i had the same problem with my left headlamp in feb of 2008.the dealership replaced the bulb under warranty, but indicated that the replacement would have cost $500+ if not for the warranty. I did not file a complaint with nhtsa on the first failure.
Headlights intermittently go off when placed in the on position.sometimes one, sometimes both.does not matter if it is low or hi beam.this problem is ongoing since incident date.toyota sent letter describing how hid bulbs reach the end of their life by intermittently going out and states that you should minimize turning them on and off which can't be prevented if they go out while you're driving.i don't accept this to be fact, i think it's an electrical problem .
I have 2006 toyota prius.i bought the car new.when it was about 2 years old, one taillight went out.when you tapped on the light, it would come back on.when it came back on it stayed on until i was traveling to chicago at night and i noticed that people were passing me and pointing to the back of my car.i pulled off the next exit, and both of my taillights were out.my son replaced both of them when i got to chicago and they have not gone out to date.then, when the car was about 3 years old, someone told me that i had a headlight out.i replaced the headlight.three months later.i got in my car one evening in town and did not notice (because the street lights were bright) that i had no headlights.i have since found out that this is a problem with many prius and avalon models.this is a serious safety hazard.i am thankful that i was not 2 hours out of chicago at night this time!
Several weeks ago, i noticed that the hi headlights on my 2006 toyota prius were intermittently cutting out while driving.both headlights have had this happen but not at the same time.turning the lights off and on again seems to correct the problem.problem happens occasionally (once or twice a week).vehicle at dealership now for diagnostic and headlight replacement.this has been reported to toyota.case number with them is 1001131933.
The contact owns 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights would sporadically fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the bolts would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was alerted of the failure. The failure mileage was 219,600.
Driver side headlight goes out intermittently, goes back on if i shut lights off and turn back on. Dealer says bulb is bad, not covered on regular or extended warranty. This is a serious safety issue. This has been going on for several months.
Auto headlight goes out on my 2006 toyota prius.
The headlights on my toyota prius 2006 have been going out for the past month, more than once a day. I took the car to be inspected and was toldi would need high resolution hid lights that would cost over $500. I went online and found out that tons of other people are having the same issue as me.
2006 toyota prius both head light (bulbs) burned out, one the first year and now the other (2) total first cost $300.00 the second one the price has dropped to $150.00 this is not acceptable.
Hid headlights fail without warning.both my headlights failed before 36,000 miles.they were replaced within warranty, and now at 70,000 miles they are failing again.they work fine when they are first started, but can "turn off" at any time without warning.
I have a 2006 toyota prius.the headlight goes off intermittently and i only can tell if i am looking at the reflection in the back of another vehicle.both the driver and passenger side headlights cut in-and-out.when i turn the lights off and on again, the lights come back on but they don't always stay on.they can go out again during driving at night -- it is very dangerous.the problem has been going on for over a year.toyota needs to step up and take care of this customer safety issue now.
Passenger side headlight goes off intermittently. If i notice the headlight is out i can turn my lights off then back on and the headlight that was out will come back on. I noticed it for the first time a couple of days ago. Updated 02/13/10 updated 02/16/10 updated 03/18/10updated 09/21/10
The headlights turn off after anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes of driving. When i turn them off and on, they come on again. This has been happening for years. Now i learn that it is a common problem with priuses from 2006-2009. Would like toyota to recall these.
My 2006 prius' front left headlight has been shutting off randomly and will re-light only when i turn the lights completely off and turn them back on.this is extremely dangerous as the only way i can tell when my left front headlight is out is when i see my reflection in a car behind me.i took the car to the dealership and was informed there was nothing wrong with my car.however, upon further research i have found out this is happening to numerous prius owners. Nothing has been done to correct this failure because i can not get the light to "shut off on command".this happens every time i turn on my car - both lights will be operable for approx. 5 - 15 minutes (never know exactly when it turns off)then the left bulb will go out. I know it is illegal to drive with a headlight out and very dangerous, but don't know how to fix this problem!
Headlights quit working about once a year. (each at different times)seals have been checked; no moisture getting in.
Accident repair front right. Approx 2 wks after repair i noticed that the right headlight wasn't working.hi beam works.found other disgruntled owners on priuschat.com.replacement of light is $350.00 and is under warranty for 33,000 miles - i had about 38,000 at the time of the accident.i have no way of knowing whether the light is ok and a connection is bad or whether the accident had anything to do with the failure of the light.i think this is a design defect and there should be a recall.
Intermittent functioning headlights in my 2006 toyota prius.i already had my passenger side headlight replaced by toyota dealer under a technical service bulletin.the same problem occurred with the drivers side headlight.when looked at by the dealer the first time (mileage at 39k) no issue was found.headlight went off and on intermittently for several months after that.when looked at by the dealer the 2nd time they indicated the ecu and hid bulb needed replacing for about $650.not covered by warranty due to my mileage being at 45k and the warranty ended at 36k.this is a very common and well known problem with the prius's so i believe the repair should be covered by toyota.
The right front hid headlamp of my 2006 toyota prius keeps cutting out and then comes back on when i turn the lights off.i have replaced both bulbs, but the same thing has happened.the problem started in 2008, stopped after i changed the bulbs and started again not even a year later.
Problem with intermittent hid headlight operation
Headlight started to fail around 50,000 miles; right would turn off.not to long after left would turn off but right remain on.turning lights off, then back on would turn light back on.was not happening enough for dealership to track.around 60,000 mile happening more frequently.both lights would also dim and sometimes turn completely off; turning light switch off, then back on made lights return on.sometimes if lights turned off and you attempted to turn on brights, brights would not come on.dealer suggested it was either a headlight that needed to be replaced or a'headlight control' but needed to check it further.70,000 lights turning off frequently; left and right, sometimes same time, sometimes individually.headlight control replaced by dealer.continues to do same thing; not resolved.have not taken back to dealer yet.
Hid lights turn off independent of vibration, heat, duration of time on.occasionally both turn off at the same time.turning brights has no affect.turning lights off and then back on fixes the problem.dealership has replaced entire headlight assembly, computer, and bulbs and then began to re-occur after 10,000 miles.
I have a 2006 toyota prius, the hid headlight goes on and off intermittently. I got pulled over for my right headlight being out and by the time he got my warning written, it was working again.i turned my lights on and off several times.. This seemed to get them working again. I've pulled up on cars at red lights to see my light flickering at times. I only have 55k on my car,hid lamps are supposed to work 10 times longer than halogen...this should not be happening.i've read stories of some who simply replaced the bulb, to others who had to replace the whole assembly before the problem was fixed.this is discussed extensively at priuschat.com.
2006 toyota prius headlamp failure.headlights can flicker out and can potentially cost thousands of dollars to replace.
The right headlamp goes off at random intervals while the car is been driven. Problem clears for a short period of time after the car is power cycled.
My 2006 toyota prius headlight goes off when driving. It flickers first and then goes off. Sometimes one light goes off and sometimes both of them. When i turn the light off and turn it back on headlights work again. But after a while they turn off again. They stay on steady after i drive for more than an hour in long trips and after turning it off and then on again several times.
Front drivers side headlight in 2006 toyota prius intermittently goes out. Turning off both headlights and then back on again brings it back to life for a period of time. At least once both headlights failed at the same time. Turning them off/on caused them to relight. There are many prius owners discussing the defect at a 600+ comment forum posting listed here: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.htmlusers have reported that replacing the bulbs does not work and that often the replacement of the wiring or headlight computer is needed. I have replaced the bulbs myself and verified that this action alone does not remedy the problem.
Purchased 2006 toyota prius used on aug 17, 2013 (61,500 miles). Within a month i was pulled over by police for passenger side headlight out while driving at night, but when headlamps are turned off and on again the headlight came back on, and the police officer thought he was crazy so he just issued a warning. The headlight continued to go out intermittently and i replaced the bulbs myself in november 2013 (philips hid headlight bulbs $95). The headlight still went out intermittently and i finally replaced both headlight assemblies in july 2016 by an independent mechanic (approximately $1000 at 143,000 miles). Passenger side headlight still goes out intermittently. Nhtsa launched a probe in april 2009, but then dropped the investigation after toyota said it would initiate a "consumer service campaign" to address the issue. Then there was a class action settlement in 2011, all of which the previous car owner missed. Toyota uses "campaigns" to avoid recalls. Toyota's website (https://www.toyota.com/recall) does not list previous "campaigns" related to the vin so buying the car used i had no way of knowing of previous "campaigns" that still needed to be addressed. Upon purchasing in august 2013 i took the car to a toyota dealership in san marcos, tx for a steering wheel recall but was not alerted to any other recalls or "campaigns" at that time.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights would intermittently fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure but replaced the headlights. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
2006 toyota prius.the drivers side head light unexpectedly shutting off.it started in june of 2009.just got toyota to fix it at there cost.they replaced the bulb and said that (should) fix the problem.
Toyota prius 2006 headlight malfunctionthe headlights on my prius will go out randomly every 5 to 10 minutes.usually it is just one or the other but occasionally it will be both headlights at the same time.to resolve this you have to turn the lights off and then back on again.toyota is aware of this rampant problem.the solution from toyota was to replace the entire headlight assembly at $1216. This problem showed itself soon after the warranty expired.people are not going to pay that kind of money to repair this design flaw.this is not just a burned out bulb.instead people will continue to allow these lights to cycle off and will apply themanual off/on.this creates an extremely dangerous situation - especially when both headlights go out at the same time at night.toyota should be required to recall and repair this design flaw.
Intermittent headlight failure. Can be either headlamp. Usually the passenger side. They may come back on after turning the headlamps on and off. Lights are sometimes dim. Problem is intermittent, unpredictable. Sometimes the light goes out when i'm driving at any speed.the dealer says the part is $150 and requires removal of the bumper to replace.
2006 toyota prius driver side headlight flickers and goes off.it restarts if i turn on and off the headlights.
2006 toyota prius - headlight (hid) failure.started with left headlight (passenger side) at about 40,000 miles, then right headlight began to fail at about 45,000 miles.headlights flick off while driving.one or both flick off at any time.can turn back on by turning headlights completely off, then turning back on. But after a few minutes, decrease in intensity and flick off again.toyota dealerhas advised this is "normal", that the lights have a heat sensor and turn off when they overheat, and that i need to replace both headlight assemblies.
This is the second failure of the headlights on this car since i bought it in late 2015.
My hid light on my 2006 prius burnt out on driver's left side.took it in for a replacement and they told me that i have to replace both for a price of $500 and will only warranty for 1 year.i was told the average span for a bulb is 2.5-4 years.this is a ridiculous price for a light bulb.you should put pressure on the company to bring the cost for this safety repair down to a reasonable level.
Purchased car in 5/2006.11/2008 at around 45,000 miles noticed front left headlights would turn off intermittently.turning headlights off and on would turn left headlight back on.off again.can't figure out what triggers it.high beams work.
2006 toyota prius, 49,800 miles hid head light failed.
I complained to my service dealer about a front headlight in my 2006 prius that kept turning off.i was told that to repair the problem it would require a new part to be installed at a cost of approx. $400.00.i indicated at the time that i was unprepared financially to pay 400.00 to fix the issue. In the meantime i have discovered that this is a known issue with quite a few prius models.in fact currently i consider this problem to be a major safety issue as very often my left, right and sometimes both headlights will shut off while driving the car.this is extremely dangerous at night as i have found myself driving on the road and both headlights shutting off at the same time.the work-around for this safety hazard is currently to turn off and turn back on the headlights but as you can see this is not a permanent solution.i love everything else about this car except for thisdangerous problem and feel that as a consumer i should be able to drive a car in which i am confident the headlights will not automatically shut down while driving.there is obviously some fault in the design or performance of the headlights mechanism and toyota should perform a recall on this, or at least pay for the necessary fixes to repair this issue.
Intermittent failure of right headlamp on 2006 toyota prius.headlamp goes out and various times and various driving conditions.turning off headlamps and back on resets the headlamp.the headlamp will again go out and have to be reset.
I own a 2006 prius 2006. One of the headlights keeps going out and i have now received a fix-it ticket from the local police.the problem is that i already took it to the dealer to get it checked out and they couldn't find any problem.also, i can't really tell when or how the head light goes out since i can't see it. I can only tell when i see the reflection in the back of another car or when in front of a store/wall etc. If i turn them all the way off and back on couple of times then the light comes back. Sometimes it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes it will go out, sometimes it won't. It is not an event i can make happen and as i mentioned before i took it to the dealer (toyota of orange) and they can't make it happen either. I have also come across a blog where many prius owners are experiencing the exact same issue.http://priuschat.com/threads/headlight-problem.34584/
A year ago, my 2006 toyota prius' right headlamp would go out intermittently. Toyota replaced the bulb and bulb computer at a cost of just under $1000.00. That time was covered under warranty. I had approx. 30k miles on the car. Now, in feb. 2008, i'm having the same problem with the left headlamp. Since there is no longerwarranty coverage, i complained to toyota headquarters. They admitted that the older bulbs were no good and agreed to replace the bulb but not pay for the labor.since this is a safety issue, i have no choice but to pay the $280.00 labor cost. There is now 45k miles on the car.
2006 toyota prius with high intensity discharge (hid) headlights intended to last life of vehicle.passenger side headlight began intermittently failing after 25000 miles... Initial indication was light was noticeably dimmer than the driver side headlight.after a few weeks light would go out after a period of time driving, cycling power to headlights causes light to come back on, although period of operation is becoming shorter and shorter.took the car to dealer who spent approximately one hour trouble shooting before asking for come to return for longer troubleshooting period.
Toyota prius 2006 headlights intermittently shuts off.it is temporarily fixed by manually turning the headlight switch off and on but this will only last for 2 minutes before it turns off again.it started with the driver side first and now both lights are affected.
I have a 2006 prius and the headlights keep going off. One or the other or both go off while driving. Flipping the switch gets them back on for a while. The dealer tells me $420 to change the two bulbs. How can this happen in a two year old car?
I have a 2006 prius with hid headlights which will not stay on.when i am driving, one, or both, of my headlights will go out.i will notice this when i'm at a stop and i look for the reflection of my lights in the car in front of me, or when i get home and i look to see if both headlights are shining on my garage door.if i turn the lights off and then right back on again, the headlights come back on.i have googled this and many other prius owners are having the same problem.my independent mechanic said that toyota is not even selling a headlight for my vin number.i took my car to the dealer i purchased it from and they are telling me that to replace the headlights will cost $1,050 and if the ecus which control the headlights are bad, they will cost an additional $650.i said that i felt this was a safety issue that toyota should pay for.they offered me half off the cost of theparts, but want me to commit to paying all the labor.i am going to go pick up my car from the dealer and plan on filing a complaint with toyota usa.i think a problem like this with a car less than two years old should not be my responsibility to pay for.
This is a follow up to nhtsa case # pe09019. The nhtsa closed this case as a non-safety, non-recall case, because only one headlight was failing, giving the driver time to get to a service center. However, the problem is degenerative...though no cases of dual-headlight failure had been seen by the nhtsa at the time, in the past few months there have been several cases reported on prius owner websites. All are cases that began with one intermittent light and progressed to both. I would like my case recorded by the nhtsa and included in any future class-action suit that i may be eligible for. I have a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. They began to fail intermittently in 2009, when my car had app. 35,000 miles logged. I never received notice of the open nhtsa case, or of the class action suit that toyota settled by extending warranties and/or reimbursing repairs. I got 1 warning ticket for which i attempted to get them fixed, but this time and other times i went for service the problem was not evident (no loose wires, bulbs worked fine, etc.) and i was told that there was nothing to fix.last week both of my headlights failed simultaneously, as did the parking lights and high beams while driving on the freeway at night. Fortunately i didn't have an accident, and i quickly toggled the control stick to reset the lights, and thought i'd recovered dim headlights and drove home, where i discovered that i had driven over 200 miles with only my parking lights on. The next day, the left headlight bulb worked again, the parking lights work, but the high beams still will not turn on. I have an appointment to have the bulbs changed (the only recommended procedure quoted to me by toyota service). However, i've read reports online of others who did this fix and even more, yet had the headlights fail again sometime later.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights with approx 26,000 miles.the driver's side headlight goes off intermittently, usually after 10 or 15 minutes.if i turn the lights off, and then back on, the headlight goes back on for another 10 or 15 minutes.it is impossible to tell when the light is out or not without seeing a reflection in the bumper of another car.consequences are driving without headlights, obviously a dangerous situation.the car is out of warranty.toyota will replace the bulb for $275. I have an extended warranty but this is not covered.it seems to be a very common problem with this year and model.
I have a 2006 toyota prius w/ 59k miles. We started experiencing issues w/ the headlights a couple of weeks ago. We'd turn the lights on and randomly would either get 1 light, 2 lights, or no lights. Flicking the switch again would usually reset the lights, but not for long. I just took it to the dealership and was shocked when they told me it would cost $872 to fix.after i heard the quote, which is not covered under my extended warranty, i was so mad that i told them to just leave the bulbs in. I'm not sure what i'm going to do yet. I think this is actually extremely dangerous. In fact, so dangerous that someone is going to get hurt or killed, especially when they are unknowingly driving with one light or worse, none.
Headlights go out while driving at night. I bought the car tonight, drove off the lot, thought the headlights seem horrible but didn't think much of it. I went down the road and noticed i saw more from the cars around me.i had the driving lights on, but they only show a very short distance in front of the car.i turned onto the main road (4 lane, divided highway) and hit the high beams - the lights went completely out at approximately 60 mph on a road i was unfamiliar with. This is extremely dangerous, i had to stop in the middle of the highway and turn on the flashers to try to see to get off the road. This is a toyota "certified" and virginia state inspected a few week ago "supposedly" car that was driven from the showroom floor to the highway before the lights went out.i don't believe this could have been tested for either the va inspection nor the toyota certified inspection and now wonder if anything on the toyota certified inspection was really done.the marker light (proper name? yellow lights) on the drivers side also does not work which would fail both these inspections if properly done.
The headlights will turn off automatically without any operation. When headlights turned off and on, it will go back working for a while before it turns off again.
My front headlights (hid) are unreliable. While driving, they go off spontaneously. By turning the on/off switch "off" and then "on," the lights go back on.sometimes the lights go out within minutes of turning the headlights on, sometimes it happens after 5-10 minutes of driving, sometimes it doesn't happen at all.it is most frequently the driver side light that goes out, but the passenger light goes out as well, and on at least two occasions, both lights went out at the same time.often, because the roads are lit with street lamps well enough for me to see the road, i don't even realize my light(s) are out. This is extremely dangerous as my visibility to other, oncoming, cars is seriously reduced. I took the car to the dealer who suggested replacing both headlamps (at a cost of $172/each + $234 labor) but wouldn't guarantee thatwould solve the problem.the bulbs themselves are fine (and could conceivably continue working for another 5 years), so replacing them does not seem prudent as the problem would likely re-occur with new bulbs.i initially noticed this about 6 months ago, but it is happening more frequently now (several times a week vs. Once or twice a month six months ago).
Either headlight will go out at times. Am able to restart headlight by turning headlight switch off and back to on.
2006 toyota prius. First my passenger side headlight flickers and goes out. I get it fixed at the dealer and then thedrivers side headlight does the same thing.about a year later and again my passenger side light is out (yesif i turn the light off and back on, it comes back on again, but only for a few minutes). Then again sometimes it goes out completely.the car was under warranty the first two times... Now it's not!yes i got the notice about the price change for the headlight.... But i think this is a defective equipment issue and has to be a safety issue!i know other owners have reported the same type problem!
The front and back lights on the right side (passenger) side failure sporadically.at first i thought it was only my rear light.now i'm starting to notice that it is my right side front headlight too.tonight i noticed that both the front and rear lights on the right side were out.when my front headlight fails, i can turn the light switch off and back on. When i turn it back on, the light works again, but i'm not sure for how long.this is a safety issue. I've read online forums and this does not look to be an isolated incident.
Just purchased this vehicle.when driving, for no apparent reason the left headlight has intermittently turned off about 8 times.when i turn the headlight switch off and on, the left headlight works again.it has been occurring more frequently over the last two weeks.more recently (twice this week), both headlights suddenly went off for no reason while driving at night. When i turn the headlight switch off and on, the headlights work again.
2006 prius hid headlights go out intermittently.there doesn't seem to be a fix that toyota can provide.this is very upsetting, even more so if you drive at night a lot. Toyota doesn't admit there is a problem and states the only course of action is to replace the headlight. Why am i to pay an extreme amount of money to replace a headlight when the headlight works? it's just faulty and intermittent (be it wiring, a computer glitch, or something else).this problem with the hid headlights occurs multiple times each time i drive the car.furthermore, it is hard to determine when the headlights are working properly.i have taken my prius to a toyota dealership and they refuse that the lights are faulty and ask that you replace them.it is scary to drive my prius at night and it is no fun explaining this strange situation to a police officer who doesn't care and still gives you a citation.i just want toyota to acknowledge and fix the problem.
My 2006 prius headlights have started flicking off while i'm driving, one or the other, or both at the same time.they will come back on if the lights are turned off, then back on, although they may go back out again in 1-2 seconds, or later.this problem has been reported by other people on the internet (see wiki.answers.com).it's dangerous because the lights go off while driving. The dealerships have not been able to identify the problem.
We own a 2006 toyota pruis.the headlights turn off.we had the same issue repaired about 2 yrs ago when the car was relatively new. Now it's back.looking on the web, there is significant anecdotal evidence that there is a significant design flaw with the lights.there are literal thousands of pointing on this particular issue.it is not a major financial problem for us as the first was fixed under warranty and we bought the extend warranty that cover this also, but it is a safety hazard as the lights will eventually totally go out when driving.to restore them, you have to rotate the light switch from on to off and back on.my guess is they have a problem with the circuit card, but aren't doing anything to deal with it.it would be interesting to know if toyota changed the circuit card design.
Hid headlight on driver side started randomly turning off at about 50,000 miles on my 2006 prius, unbeknownst to driver. If i happen to notice the light has gone out, and i turn the light switch all the way off and back on, the light will usually relight. I am constantly watching the reflection of my headlights in car bumpers on traffic traveling in front of me as well as making notice of my headlights' reflection in store windows, etc. To see if they are both on. This is extremely distracting and dangerous. Toyota dealer here in n.c. Appeared to be totally oblivious to the complaints toyota has received and said he can fix control module for $450 and replace light bulb for $135 since it is "normal wear and tear."this is not normal wear and tear. The prius hid headlamp installation is defective. As more 2006 prius owners like me approach the 50,000 mile mark, this defect has the potential to become far more dangerous and deadly than a loose floormat.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I am experiencing failure of the headlamps for the second time in 15 months. Last year when the headlights would go out while driving, turning off the headlights and then turn them back on the lights would have the light working again for a short time. I had the lights replace last summer and they then worked. Now the issue is starting again. I have own many different cars and have never had to replace headlights multiple times in 15 months.
I have a 2006 prius with headlight problems.one will go off for no reason.if you turn the lights off and on the light then works.this happens to both sides and only a few times have i lost both lights at the same time.very unsafe.i have the hid package and see that there are over 60 other complaints.toyota needs to fix this problem before someone gets killed.i have been dealing with this for more than a year.the dealer has no information from toyota about this problem.please help!
1. The events leading up to the failure: many people told me that one of the headlights on my prius 2006 was out - when i checked everything was working. 2. The failure, how often it occurs, its consequences: i was driving on a poorly lighted road last night (10/13/09) and almost got into accident because both of my headlights went out at the same time.this was very dangerous and scary with my whole family and children inside the car.i started to pay attention to the reflections of my headlights on the backs of other cars and noticed that the headlights go out quite frequently - one or both at a time. 3. What was done to correct the failure; i.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available): i brought the car to a local dealer and they recommended replacement of both hid bulbs.i do not believe that the problem is with the bulbs themselves because they actually work fine but some defect causes them to switch off.i called toyota main customer service number and they agreed to open a case #0910122928 and told me that a case manager will contact me sometime at the end of this week.this is unacceptable because i only have one car and have to drive to work and take my children to and from aftercare after dark.toyota explained that they have such a long waiting time because they get many complaints like this.so, instead of hiring more case managers and investigating the issue they just tell people to wait for the next accident!
While driving my 2006 toyota prius, package #8, the headlights will go out intermittently.they can either go out one at a time or both at the same time.this started a few months ago with about 30,000 miles on the card.i am currently at aprox. 35,000 miles on the car.i can get the light(s) to come back on by turning them fully off and back on again.this will usually keep the lights on for the rest of my trip, short or long, in most cases.but there are times that they lights will go out again and i will need to turn them off and back on to get them to work again.i have not taken the car to the dealer yet, i am in the process of finding the time to do this.i have read online that this seems to be more than an isolate problem related to only my vehicle.
2006 toyota prius driver side headlight failure.occurred twice.dealer states it will cost approximately $600.00 to correct.
On my 2006 toyota prius, the hid headlamps frequently flicker and turn off at differing times. I've had the connections checked in case something was loose, but all connections were tight. I'm worried the lights will shut off when i'm in an area with no streetlights to light the road, thus potentially causing harm to myself and my occupants.
While driving the right headlight will flicker and turn off. It can be turned back on by turning off and on the headlights. I got pulled over last night because i couldn't tell it had turned off while driving in town at night. I can tell when it goes off while driving in the country and get it to turn back on. I have read many online forums that dealerships will replace many expensive things trying to fix it but it still does not fix it.
Both hid headlights went out at the same time. Fortunately it was just before mid-night, there was no traffic, and i was slowing down for a red light. I turned the lights and ignition on and off several times and eventually the lights come on and i drove about 200 yards to my apartment. I took the car to my dealer. The service manager was aware of the problem. He treated it as though it were fairly common. He replaced both bulbs at no charge to me under warranty. I not aware of any subsequent problems.
Headlight, drivers side, will go out occasionally while driving.it will come on again if the headlight switch is turned off then on.
Right front headlight occasionally goes out. Sometimes it works when i switch the lights on and off and on again but mostly it has me driving down the street at night with only the left headlight visible. I'm scared to drive at night, knowing that my right headlight will most likely act up again. I even took everything apart trying to get to this headlight to change the bulb but found that the current bulb was working fine. Please do something!!! i cannot stress how important it is to have working headlights and i definitely don't want to get pulled over by a cop and issued a ticket!!
I have a 2006 toyota prius and my drivers side headlight just turns off while i am driving. When i turn it completely off and then on, it comes back on for a little while and repeats the whole process again. I am lucky that one headlight is still on. If both headlights start behaving the same way, the driver will not know it and this could be a recipe for accidents and even death.i seriously think toyota should recall affected models and fix the issue before it starts killing people.
Driver side head lamp flickered, then went off causing limited visibility.has happened several times.
The hid (high intensity discharge) headlights on my 2006 toyota prius are failing.turning them on and off will usually result in them lighting up, but they will go out again.i understand this to be common with this model.it started at approx 40,000 miles with the driver-side, and this spring the passenger side also started to go out.the car now has about 53,000 miles.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights.the headlights turn off by themselves intermittently.sometimes one, sometimes both.you can't always tell when they are off because, in general, the headlights do a very poor job of illuminating the road in front of the vehicle.i have complained to the dealer since i have owned the car but have been consistently told that there is nothing wrong, just that maybe the car needs to have the headlights replaced.this has been happening off and on since i purchased the vehicle in august 2006.
Driving along a country road at night and the headlights went out.very scary.went off the road a bit and the car got scratched.restarted car and headlights went on for a short time, then dim, then off.this a huge safety problem that nhtsa has failed to do its duty with.toyota says thought luck, you are past the extended warranty.light suddenly going out while driving at night is clearly a safety issue.is nhtsa simply going to wait until there are enough fatalities to take meaningful action.toyota clearly doesn't want to take any responsibility for their clearly defective and dangerous product.
2006 toyota prius headlights went out without warning about 65,000 miles. Turning switch off then on again restored light for a very short while. Then it went off again. Happened first with the right headlight 3 months ago now recently last two weeks the left headlight same problem.
Headlight goes out.later it comes back on and then goes out again unpredictably. This could be very dangerous depending on where i am driving when it happens.
I am having the issue reported in nhtsa action number: pe09019.issue with 2006 toyota prius exterior lighting: headlights.sometimes one of my headlights is off or is dim/flickering.turning the headlights off and back on fixes the problem most of the time.i rarely use my high beams, but around christmas 2008 i was using my high beams and was either turning them off or on and all my headlights went out.i also had my fog lamps on and can't recall if they went out as well.turning the headlights off and on brought back the headlights.i've had this issue with the headlights on and off since that time.
2006 prius with high intensity discharge headlight.headlight has been failing over the past few months.
For a 2006 prius.twice this evening my headlights went out on their own. I was driving to a store about a mile and a half away, when a half mile from my house all lights, including headlights, went out.they did not come on until i manually turned them "off" and then on again.on the way home from the store, they went out again.
Toyota prius problem with intermittent headlight function.
My toyota 2006 prius has intermittent headlight failures. The dealership claims to be unaware of the problem and has changed the bulbs, but the problem continues. I have taken it to the dealer about 9 times and they continue to tell me it is bulbs despite bulb and entire headlamp assembly replacement. I continue to be pulled over by the police as a result.
Hid headlights started failing intermittently at 39,000 miles.both lights will spontaneously go out (sometimes at the same time, sometimes one at a time). Turning the light switch off and on will make them go on again for a while.talked to a dealership service manager; he stated he does not think it's the bulbs but bring it in and they will try to diagnose it and will charge a diagnostic fee.also,it has to be malfunctioning at the time for them to figure out the problem. Contacted a "customer experience" representative and was assigned a case #.she stated she knew of the hid failures, she states that it is normal "wear & tear" but that toyota will "help" me with the expense.she would not specify what that means, except that they will not pay for all of the repairs. However, they will reimburse me for a rental car.what has previously been a reliable car is now dangerous at night.in fact, the first time i noticed the problem was when both lights failed as i was driving down the freeway in the middle of the night!
While under warranty, less than 30k miles, left headlight of 2006 toyota prius failed while driving. Then a month or so later the right headlight failed. Then both. When lights were turned off and then turned back on, they usually illuminated again at least for a short time and then failed again without warning or pattern while driving. Dealer replaced both headlights at 30k. At 45k, pattern began exactly the same. At 50k service, dealership was made aware of problem, did nothing because they said they could not reproduce the problem in shop. At 55k, dealer was again made aware of problem, was able to reproduce it in one headlight and offered to sell the one new headlight for $400 plus labor. This is a serious safety issue. Even if the headlight is replaced at great expense, pattern will begin again. Toyota knows about the problem. The dealerships know about the problem. They are not fixing it because it is expensive for them and it makes sense for them to profit by selling expensive hid headlights, which they do not cover under extended warranty. If there has not been already, there is going to be an accident and a lawsuit about this problem. Last night after dusk i realized my lights were out only when an oncoming car swerved to avoid me.
Was driving on very dark street. My headlights seemed very dim so i switched them to bright. Both immediately went off.my service dealer stated that they both went out and wanted to charge more than $300 to replace. After much discussion replaced for cost of labor. I subsequently received a letter informing me of a recall or possible problem with the lights and toyota would replace. I submitted my invoice and received a refund.however, once again they are not operating properly.sometimes they are on, others they are off or one will be out and the other working.condensation has built up and changing the bulb has not helped. I have now been told it will cost me about $1000 to have lights repaired.
The first time i noticed the problem, my car was parked in the driveway after returning from shopping, still running, when my son noticed the right headlight was out.for some reason, i reached in and turned the light switch off, and then back on, and the light was fine.i figured it was an anomaly.from then, one or the other headlight would disappear every couple of months or so, but always reappear with a toggle of the light switched.i was severely underemployed, and simply could/can not afford the $500 parts & labor the toyota dealer wanted to replace both headlights.i just kept toggling and hoping for the best.i recently returned to full-time work, but with a commute of 1.25 hours each way.it was fine during daylight savings time, but now, i am toggling constantly, and both headlights are going out at the same time.i am traveling dark, country, roads, from fresno, ca to coalinga, ca to work at the pleasant valley state prison.i don't want to become a highway fatality statistic simply because nhtsa doesn't have the "[xxx]" to force toyota to recall these dangerous headlights.i was unemployed or underemployed for 4 years following a lay off in the summer of 2009.i simply cannot afford to pay the $500 out of pocket, and i really don't have any credit left.your inaction, nhtsa and toyota, puts my life on the line twice a day.you both will probably have my blood on your hands.[xxx] you!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The headlights on my 2006 prius goes off while driving.sometimes one light goes off and the other stays on.sometimes the intensity of the lights vary. To correct the problem i have to turn my lights on and off.also my brake light will go on and off.i have been pulled over numerous times by the police because of this problem.
'06 prius.had it's hid headlights changed a year prior due to the lights just 'turning off' while driving.flicking them off/on would turn them back on for a bit.they would turn off randomly and often while driving, often with both lights turning off completely. This is a serious safety concern, considering they were replaced and continued to fail following that replacement.
Right headlight turns off intermittently.turning the switch off and on with turn the headlight back on.after a short period of time it will shut off again.
The hid headlights on this vehicle are intermittent.either or both headlights fail without warning, and re illuminate by cycling the headlight switch.so far one dealer repair attempt has not been successful in fixing the problem.repairs for this headlight system are very expensive, and not always successful.
Both hid headlights go on and off randomly.the dealer wants more than $1000. To repair each one.
2006 toyota prius hid headlight (driver's side) fails intermittently.the light will go out intermittently, but will come back on i the switch is turned off and on again.this problem began several months ago, and is getting progressively worse (more frequent).i was advised by the dealer that i would have to leave the car with them so they can "watch it until it fails", which is impractical since i need the vehicle on a daily basis.
The headlights on my 2006 toyota prius go out intermittently.i have arranged to have the headlights replaced, but in researching this problem, i have discovered that this seems to be incredibly common.i only have 43,000 miles on my car, so this is too soon to have to be replacing headlights at over $300 apiece - probably over $800 with labor.having headlights suddenly go out is incredibly dangerous, and there should be a recall.
One of headlights (passenger side) suddenly shuts off.then i completely turn them all the way off, then it works again for a few minutes. So far we have changed: headlight assembly, lights computer controller, and numerous lights bulbs. So far this issue has cost us over $3000 but toyota does not take any responsibility for this issue. This is apparently an issue with everyone that owns a 2006 prius from what it looks like on line with other users.
2006 toyota pruis option 6problem with passenger headlight going on and off.hid's.
Bought the the 2006 toyota prius new. The hid headlight bulbs have already been replaced twice and they need replaced again. Toyota helped with the first replacement. Each bulb started out at $300.00 a piece, toyota has since lowered the cost to $150.00 each plus labor. The design requires the front bumper to be removed to install the lamps. To do this is at least another $100.00 labor. Looking at the internet, i am one of the thousands who have had this problem. A recall on this problem needs to happen.
Intermittent headlight failure.the headlights will intermittently turn off.by turning the lights on and off, the lights can be turned back on.the problem is difficult to duplicate and prove to toyota service technicians.
Upon arriving home, i was informed the left hand headlight was not working.by switching the light off and then on, i was able to get the light to work.this has happened intermittently on numerous occasions since that time, although not just the left light.the right hand side will also flicker off and then the headlight stalk has to be turned off and on to get the light to illuminate again.this issue cannot be duplicated by me, as the lights seem to have a life of their own.what frightens me is that the lights will also go through this erratic behavior while i am driving the vehicle at night, not only when the car is stationary.i did receive info on getting toyota to assist in the cost of bulb replacement, but since i work constantly in real estate sales, i did not have an opportunity to bring the vehicle to my dealer, and had not used an outside mechanic to make repairs.also i had been able to get the headlights to work with the re-switching process.because the situation has escalated and i find it occurring more frequently, i visited the dealer this morning only to be told they had no liability after the extended 50000 mile limit, and my car now has 85000 miles!it seems to me toyota knows they have an issue with the ecu which controls this headlight function, but are not going to rectify the situation until the nhtsa forces them.this is a very dangerous problem and i do not want to end up trying to drive with no lights in the dark!!
Passenger side hid headlight goes out every 3-4 months.at first it is intermittent, and difficult to say when failure occurs. Over time the periodfor failure gets shorter. Dealer says it is my problem. Cost of continual repair is over $300. Per light. Also, fuel gauge say add fuel when tank partially empty.
The right headlight turned off while the vehicle was in use and now the fog lights aren't working. Sometimes it would turn on and sometimes it wouldn't work at all. You just don't know when it will happen.
Hid headlamps go out without warning. Sometimes just one, more recently both, so driver loses ability to see at night. Turning light switch off and then on again restores the lights, but they go out again after a while. The one-light failure has been happening intermittently over the last several weeks; in last two weeks both lights have gone out at once, and the problem has become frequent and hazardous.
Hid lighting giving problems on 2006 prius. They will occasionally blink or go off entirely. Less than 20k miles on the car.
2006 prius purchase cpo with 59,000 miles.noticed headlights not functioning within 15 minutes of driving off the lot.at least thee occurrences of headlight failure that evening, including, at one time both headlights went out at the same time.after 600+ complaints, why has no recall been compelled?
The hid headlights on my 2006 toyota prius has a problem where it would randomly, without warning turn off, either at the same time, the left will go out, or the right, some times one then the other. There is no reasoning to it. I can most of the time get them to come back on by switching the switch off and then back on again. This has been occurring for about two years and seems to be happening more frequently. Dealer once quoted me close $800 for replacing the bulbs but declined since it was so expensive and i found out from other people that had the work done than it did not really fix the problem.
Headlights of 2006 prius go on and off at will.i reported this to toyota dealer and was told that they had to change both bulbs.the intensity of the bulbs are normal when they come back on and i have never owned a car where the bulbs recover on their own.it appears to be a wiring problem of some kind and toyota's solution of changing the bulbs does not seem to be a reasonable solution.also the one year guarantee of an expensive repair does not seem reasonable.the toyota website shows hundreds of complaints for the same condition.
My headlamps on my toyota prius go out by itself ( sometimes on the right) and sometimes on the left.if i turn the lights on and off again it comes back on.but in the middle of driving it just cuts out by itself.i was surprised that there was not a recall from toyota when i called the dealer.they said they have had quite a few other owners with the same problem.i actually had this happen many many months ago when my brother said my headlight was out, i turned it off and on and went to look at it was fine.did not think much of it, until now when my uncle driving in front of me told me that my light went out in the middle of driving.
Driver's side headlight doesn't work every other time they are turned on.also sometimes stop working.
Car i purchased for my daughter, had its headlights go out last night in the rain as she was taking an exit off road. Fortunately no one was hurt but she is very shaken up. She said the lights just went out leaving here in almost complete darkness.
The passenger side headlight went out.next time i drove it the light was back on.maybe a week later the driver's side headlight went out.again, next time i used the lights they were both on.this went on for awhile.the escalation was when both low beams shut off leaving just the running lights on.high beams seemed to be unaffected so i drove home with high beams on.currently, any of the lights can go out at any time.turning them off and on again brings them back.on a half hour ride home tonight, to keep both lights on i had to shut them off and turn them on 7 times.i googled this and was very disappointed to find this problem has been reported, reviewed and dismissed as not a safety issue.it does not feel very safe to be driving at night and discover oneself suddenly in the dark.it seems this will be a recurring problem for me as replacing the headlights is likely to fix the problem for a short time (3 m seems to be common) before i will have to replace them again.sounds like a recall should be in place.
Hid headlights fail during operation and the driver has to turn power to the lights off and then back on for lights to turn back on. This cycle has to be repeated every 0-5 minutes since the lights continue to burn out.
The headlights work intermittently with no indication from inside the vehicle that one is not working.i have had the vehicle checked three times, and the only thing that was fixed was a rear taillight bulb.the non-working headlights have been pointed out to me by security guards in the parking garage, and last week i was pulled-over by a new jersey state patrol officer because one of the headlights was out.the only way to get them on again is to turn the car off, and then restart it.it has now become a safety hazard for myself, passengers, and other drivers.toyota's response has been that if i notice them not working, bring the car in with the lights still out, and then they can try to track down the problem.the approximately 5 times i have been told about, or noticed the outages have been as i drove into my office or later at night when the dealer is closed, or out of town on the turnpike.this solution is merely an avoidance by the dealer to replace a known defect.
I drive a 2006 toyota prius which i purchased new in 2006.it has 30,000 miles on it.starting at about 27,000 miles, the hid headlights began to intermittently fail while driving.turning the headlight switch off then on again seems to re-ignite the bulb until the next failure.this creates a real safety concern and the local toyota service center is refusing to replace the headlights under warranty stating that they cannot reproduce this issue.there a numerous posts on message boards such as priuschat.com (http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html) that suggest this is not an isolated issue, but actually a design and/or manufacturing flaw.without reliable headlights, i am concerned for my safety and the safety of motorists and pedestrians around me.i have a call in to toyota and hopefully they will do the right thing.perhaps a recall is in order, or at least a service bulletin so that dealer service centers don't refuse to perform necessary maintenance.
Both the right and the left headlights keep turning off during driving. The right one is more common than the left. Inoticed this problem almost 1 year ago and thought that this is a temporary glitch, but the frequency of this increased over time. I constantly need to turn off the light and turn them on, but again in few more minutes one or both of them gets out. This is a serious problem. Especially in the city, when there are street lights on or during dawn or dusk, you are never sure if the lights are working or not. On top of risking an accident, there is always a worry that a cop might pull you over for non working head light, while in fact your lights appear to have been working when you started, but turns off some time later and it is difficult to notice in low light situations. Toyota charges huge amount of money to fix this problem.i hope that toyota will take care of the problem sooner than later. I know that my car is more than 5 years old but that shouldn't be a matter for them to fix it. Because this light situation is a problem because of defective parts to begin with.
My 2006 toyota prius experiences intermittent, sporadic events in which the headlamps (both of them but not simultaneously) go out.there is nothing to predict which one will go out, at which time and this morning at 6:35 am the driver's side went out as well as the passenger side, leaving me driving in the pitch dark.i had the drivers side headlamp replaced after hours of a toyota tech not being able to find anything wrong with the wiring.i have been pulled over on several occasions only to turn off my lights and turn them back on at which point the lights come on again.this is safety issue for me as i drive approx 30000 miles a year and cannot be limited to driving in daylight hours.toyota has been unable to diagnose the problem (or identify it) for me and i refuse to continue to replace headlamps, especially at such a high pricetag.this has been an ongoing issue with the latest incident happening today.i am tired of this.
I have a 2006 prius.my headlamps go off suddenly while drivingi have noticed this for the past year.this is extremely dangerous for nighttime driving.i am told that, yes, it is ridiculous and dangerous that a 2 year old car has headlamps that are not working well.the cost is $1150.00.
2006 toyota prius with hid headlights fail intermittently.
No specific events identifiable.with the headlight switch in the on position, each of the front headlights will randomly shut off independently of the other when driving.the light (or lights) will turn back on after turning the headlight switch off and back on.to repair the problem, i had to replace both eom bulbs for $550.many others with toyotas which have these bulbs appear to be having this problem as well.this is a major safety concern.
The driver's side front headlight goes off randomly.the problem is usually "fixed" by turning the light off and then back on, but that one light goes out again, sometimes 30 seconds later, sometimes an hour later.
Headlights are dropping out and need to be turned off/on very frequently to illuminate the roadway at night. Both headlights are dropping out more frequently than in the past at the same time which causes a very hazardous driving condition especially for other drivers on the roadway and those unfamiliar with the toyota prius hid failure problem.this is an extremely common problem on 2006 and 2007 toyota prius with hid and there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints regarding these failures. The media is finally covering this somewhat but is it going to take an injury or worse yet a death to cause something to be done about it?individual drivers like myself are attempting to keep our cars safe and road worthy but at a cost of anywhere between $500 - $2000 to have "working headlights" that may only last afew months or a year and then need replaced again we can not incur these costs. With an approximate 1.5 to 2 hours (toyota specification) to change a bulb and requiring special tools (toyota specification) owners almost have no choice but to take the car to a toyota specific dealership.please, please, please escalate this investigation and issue a recall for toyota prius hid bulbs for the 2006 - 2009 model years. You have noticed that the new "improved" 2010 toyota prius does not use hid bulbs at any trim level correct? toyota knows of this problem which is why they stopped using the hid's. Now something needs to be done about it to correct the issue on the 2006 - 2009 vehicles.thank you in advance for your quick and courteous reconciliation of this issue. Regards,chris barr
2006 toyota prius headlamps go out randomly while driving at night. Usually just one of them turns off but sometimes they both go out. The problem can be temporarily fixed by flipping them off and then on but this solution only lasts for about 10 min.
Three times in the last 12 months the headlights have failed on this car.
Both of my hid headlights needed replacement after less than two years (first the passenger side, then the drivers side).the lights went out while i was driving.if i flicked my headlight switch, they came back on.the longer i waited, the more frequently they turned off, so i'm forced to replace them..these are extremely expensive replacements (in excess of 400 each).there is apparently a pattern of these problems with this make / model.
While driving in the dark in the middle of the night, the headlights spontaneously went out without warning.i drove in pitch black darkness until i could stop the car.then i took it to a toyota dealer service department and the mechanic told me the lights were overheating and then failing.
Passenger side headlight goes out after being on for five minutes and can not be repaired.
The headlights on my toyota prius 2006 intermittently go off while driving. It seems to affect only one of the headlights right now. I do not see any issues with the bulbs as such since they do come back on. But this happens very often while driving and while coming to a stop sometimes.
Premature failure of hid headlights in 2006 toyota prius.
2006 toyota prius headlights intermittently fail while driving. The hid headlights in our 2006 prius will fail at an unpredictable interval. Both headlights will become inoperative individually, and at times simultaneously. This can be temporary remedied by cycling the headlight switch to the full off position, then back on. When headlight failure occurs while traveling at highway speeds this is very dangerous. On a trip from petersburg, va to alexandria, va, the headlights failed no less than 20 times. Not only is this a safety violation but the unpredictable nature of this issue may result in a traffic violation fine.
My passenger side headlight was reported to be out by my husband so i took the car to the dealership.the light was working for them,they told me at that time it would be $600 to repair so i should wait until "it is a real problem" before fixing it.within a week or two i was pulled over by a state trooper for having a headlight out. Fortunately for me, he only issued a warning.i took the car back to the dealership, and the woman booking me in said "oh yeah, we see that problem with the prius".i asked "what problem, exactly is that problem?"she said "just what you report, headlights going out & coming back on again".i asked if that should be a recall, and she said "your car is no longer under warranty, but i'll see what i can do for you."ultimately, they replaced both headlights and the computer that is associated with each headlight & the dealership absorbed the cost "as a goodwill gesture & because of owner loyalty".seems to me they know there is a defective part and they are trying to duck a recall.
We have experience front headlight bulb failure twice on our 2006 toyota prius.one failure in march 2008 and again june 2009.in both cases, the lights went out and could only be restored by turning the front headlights off completely and turning them back on again to fail a short time later.both had to be replaced at a substantial cost of approximately $400 plus the danger of having to reactivate the lights while driving at night and multiple police stops due to the failed light.two times in one evening alone.
2006 toyota prius hid headlights have repeatedly failed.both headlights intermittently failed and were replaced by toyota 11/24/07.now r hid headlight has failed again.loss of headlights creates a major safety hazard.
Headlight goes out without warning!!!!
2006 toyota pruis headlight failure. On going problem with one of the head lights spontaneously turning off.taken to dealer and they said it was a bulb issue. Bulb replaced for approx $200 but it did not resolve the issue.when one of the bulbs does burn out there is a real probability that there will be no headlights. This is not right and needs to be addressed and corrected by toyota.
Since 2008 both headlights would randomly go out usually one at a time but sometimes both. By turning them off and back on would get them working again. The frequency kept increasing till 2013 when i called toyota corp. # and told them the problem. They said to have the bulbs replaced at my own expense because i was out of warranty . 142000 miles. I called toyota dealer to have this done and got a price of $550.00. Wow. With a lot of research i purchased 2 headlights that were exactly the same on line for $90.00 and replaced them myself (not an easy task). At this point i'm not happy but can live with it. Now for my real complaint!!! 2 weeks after the bulb replacement my lights are doing the same thing. Sometimes one then the other or the real excitement when both go same time. Turn them off and back on and they always come back on, maybe for a minute or two. Toyota assured me before i replaced them that that would solve the problem. I was at a dealer yesterday and they had no input. To me it sure seems there is another problem other then the bulbs that toyota will not admit. We try to not drive this vehicle at night but at times we have to. I wouldn't feel right selling the vehicle either, it's not safe!!!! kinda stuck with no solution or help from toyota. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Right front headlight randomly quits while driving, it has been doing this for the last 2 years
2006 toyota prius. Occurrence:constant -- every time.headlights go out despite switch being "on."headlights sometimes come back on after being turned off and back on.sometimes not.sometimes it is the left headlight, sometimes it's the right one.according to the toyota forum http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html this seems to be a pretty widespread problem with little unified response from toyota.several dealerships have apparently charged for some corrective effort, but there does not seem to be a solid corrective action plan in place for anyone to follow - on their own or through toyota.i'm marking today as the incident date, (because it's a required field) but this has been going on for several months.i am glad i decided to check on line before replacing the bulbs -- turns out it would probably not do any good.taking the step of filing here so i can keep a copy on file in the event of a traffic stop.what do i tell the police?thanks for your help on this.
Hid head lamps turn off at random, one or the other, sometimes both at the same time.turn off the lights and turn them back on and they relight.
Headlight/electrical problem. One headlight out intermittently starting in mid-november. Both headlights went out on 12/27/2008.we pulled over and turned the lights off and when we turned them back on both re-lit.on 1/2/2009 we were pulled over by police and given a verbal safety warning that one headlight was out.later that evening, after stopping the car for a short time both lights came back on.on 1/5/2009, we took the car to the dealer with the left light out.when they started the car the next day they found both lights to be working.they inspected all connections then found that the right light was out.they said it would cost $250 to replace the bulb.we contacted toyota and on 1/7/09 they offered to replace the right bulb for free.i drove home before my wife and as she arrived home i saw one light out. Unfortunately, by the time i got out to the car, my wife had shut it off and i could not recall which one was out.when we restarted the car, both lights came on.
I have a 2006 toyota prius with package #8 which includes high intensity discharge (hid) headlamps.the passenger side front headlamp keeps going out.i have taken it to the toyota dealer twice before and the tech was not able to duplicate the problem.i took photos of when the light is out as proof.i took it in again today and the tech tells me that the bulb needs to be replaced and its going to cost $500 for one lightbulb + install labor!!!i bought the platinum extended warranty which doesn't expire until feb 2012 or 100k miles.of course, the warranty does not cover the electrical/light issue.the light sometimes works.there is no rhyme or reason why it does some of the time and not others.this appears to be a defect which toyota should do something about.it's a major safety issue.i am fearful of driving at night because it is unsafe and i can't rely on the light to work.i took it to another toyota dealer this afternoon and that tech says i need to replace the hid computer for ~ $1,000.are you kidding me??
Right passenger headlight went out.was able to get it back on by turning the lights off and on.on the drive to the dealer to get it fixed, left driver side headlight went out. Again able to get it back on by turning it off and on.dealer checked over the car and only replaced the right passenger side headlight even though i told them both had been out. They said there was nothing wrong with the left drivers side headlight.drove away from dealer and the left drivers side headlight went out after i drove less than 1 mile.went back to the dealer, but did not turn the lights off and on.he could not believe it, but the light was out.had the left drivers side headlight replaced.is this some kind of electrical problem?this could be very dangerous if both went out while driving!
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving at an unknown speed, the front headlights would shut off without warning.the vehicle was taken to a dealer twice and they suggested that the contact replace the headlights for $500 per piece.the current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
2006 prius high intensity discharge (hid) headlight goes off without warning.hid goes off after being on for only a few minutes.turning headlights off & then back on turns the hid on, but it goes off again (sometimes after only a couple of minutes & other times after a longer period of time).
Intermittent failure of hid headlights on my 2006 prius, beginning spring 2009. This problem is unexplainable - the bulb is not burned out but only works sometimes. This is a safety hazard at night. First happened on passenger side. Had toyota dealer replace the bulb, which seems to have solved the problem on that side. But same problem began on driver's side shortly after passenger side was fixed. I have read that other prius owners have experienced same problem, indicating a manufacturing defect.
My hid headlights will "flicker" and then one would go out. I can get the headlight back on by simply turning the lights off and back on. This problem was rarely intermittent around 25k miles and started getting worse as i approached 40k miles. I reported the issue to the toyota dealer on every visit and they could not locate any issues with the headlamps.i can't get in my car without having to shut off the hids multiple times during a very short trips and get pull over several times by the police. Recently i got frustrated and took the car in the dealer and ask that they replaced the bulbs.they now acknowledge that driver side bulb is broken and that i have to pay $520 to replace it. I told them that both headlamps go out and so it must be defective or electrical issues.i have searched some owners blogs and found many users reporting this same issue.
2006 toyota prius headlight began intermittently failing 3 days after my 36-mo. Warranty ended. Rate of failure steadily increasing. Car had under 28k miles at time of first failure. Online research shows me that this is a widespread safety and design problem that toyota generally ignores and expects the consumer to pay outrageous sums to repair.i am about to report my problem to toyota, but wanted first to add my voice to the hundreds of others complaining to the nhtsa., in the hope that toyota will be forced to do a recall to fix this dangerous safety problem in its cars.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. The headlights have been shutting off, sometimes seconds after turning them on. Sometimes the drivers headlight and others the passengers headlight. I've even been pulled over by an officer , told him about the ongoing issue with trying to get toyota to own up to it, and was told that he had run across this before. He let me go without as much as a warning. This problem is all over the internet. Toyota refuses to take responsibility.help.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2006 prius has a "winking" right headlight --- sometimes on, sometimes not. It is a high intensity discharge type. The car now has 70,000 miles on it but this behavior has been going on intermittently for over a year. I base that on the several times in the past year someone has told me the light was out but, when i went to look at the light, it was on! recently, i have witnessed it myself. I understand i am not alone with this problem. Hopefully, replacing the bulb will fix it but even that is an expensive proposition and the bulb may not be the culprit.
We have owned this 2006 prius since new.we have replaced the headlights many times.this last incident was similar to the rest.the headlight on the right would go out but it was an intermittent loss.there was an ability to get it on again by flicking the headlights on and off.after a week of this, the second headlight started to do the same resulting in total headlight failure.this could also be remedied by flicking the headlights on and off.
Head lights and rear lights suddenly went out while driving on the freeway at night. A tractor trailer almost killed me as a result of the light failure. I took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. They told me to call corporate. " it is not covered under warranty" was the comment made. I called corporate and was given a reference number.200712041057. I was told that someone from the dealer, atlanta toyota would contact me and assist me with this problem. No one has called. The corporate office also stated someone would call. I am still waiting. I will hold toyota liable if i am injured as a result of light failure while driving at night. This is a safety issue and should be addressed immediately!!!!. The dealership, atlanta toyota does not give a ?!@#$% about my safety. They did not offer to repair the problem and randy penland states he " thought it was a relay problem. I also filed a complaint with the customerrelations manager carole newcomb. I told them exactly what i am telling you. Frankly their response was unacceptable. All they wanted was my money when i purchased it. No customer survive at all. Please let them know. Needless to say i will not be returning to that dealership. Never.
Hid headlights fail after a variable amount of time.failure varies from just one light (both passenger and driver side show symptom) to both lights failing at the same time.current solution is to turn lights completely off and turn them back on.this solves the problem temporarily although the light(s) will eventually go out again.so far i have not crashed into anything once my headlight(s) fail but that is obviously a concern i now have when driving at night. Current repair recommendation is to replace both bulbs and ecus for ~$1000.the car is just over 2 years old and has 46,000 miles on it.
The left hid headlight of my prius continues to randomly go out.while my car was under warranty i took it to the toyota dealer who said they would change the bulbs.this was less than a year ago and again the left headlight randomly goes out.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with high intensity discharge headlights.after less the a year and a half of ownership both headlights go dim and then go out while driving independent of each other.many times both will go out one right after the other. They do this often, but on a random basis.when the switch is turned off then on the come back on for a short period.the toyota dealerships i have taken the car to say they think it is the bulbs, however they can not guaranty it.they also tell me that toyota has a long back order on the bulbs.in reading a few hybrid web sites and blogs, i have read numerous other owners complaining about the exact same problem.when driving down a dark highway it is very dangerous and scary to all of a sudden have no headlights on a car that is less then two years old.and then to be told that it will be over $750 to "maybe" fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at 65 mph,the contact noticed that the driver side headlight was slightly dimmer than the passenger side headlight. The driver side headlight then failed. After turning the light switch on and off, the headlights resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
Hid headlights go out without warning. Sometimes just one, sometimes both. Shutting the lights off and back on turns them back on. Sometimes this happens frequently, other times not at all or infrequently. Car is no longer under warranty. To date has not been corrected as those who have had it corrected advise of very high costs (thousands) and some have had similar failures with the replacements.
Intermittent headlight failure.can be either headlamp.typically one headlamp goes out but sometimes both.they come back on if i shut off and turn back on.
Hid headlights on 06 toyota prius defective,go on and off intermittently, dealership unable to correct problem on reliable basis.multiple other lights (parking/tail ect.) also going out.
I have owned a 2006 prius since february, 2006. I noticed (and so did the police who stopped me on three separate occasions!) the headlights working intermittently.this started in oct. 2007. Since then i have had to replace 3 of the headlights and 2 of the headlight modules at a cost of $1589.35 total.the headlights stop with no warning. This is a safety issue, as i drive at night with my children and grandchild. The lights have only stopped one at a time, never at the same time, and i pray that they never do. I have contacted toyota headquarters and they are reviewing my case to see if they can refund some of my out of pocket expenses for this.i would like them to replace my lights with reliable lights, but they are unwilling to do that. They have replaced my lights and module with the same kind of part as the original.thank you for your attention.
The headlights go out on occasion when driving at night. Sometimes it is 2 or 3 a night, sometimes not at all.
Headlights intermittently go out most often one or the other. Often turning headlights off and back on will recover the headlight temporarily. This has led to being stopped by the police for having a headlight out. Sometimes it can be ok for days at a time and others it will go out every day.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the headlights failed while driving. The headlights were replaced at an expense of $300.00. The repair did not remedy the failure. He had to have the component replaced again.the manufacturer stated that the headlights did not have a recall or warranty.the failure mileagewas 40,000, the current mileage was 42,968.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact stated that the headlights would not illuminate.she turned the lights off and then on and the lights illuminated.the failure occurred intermittently.she also stated that while driving 50 mph, the high beam lights dimmed.the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure.the powertrain and fuel system were unknown.the failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 37,800.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the front headlights shut off intermittently; however, after the switch was turned on and off they remained on. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for paying $300 per bulb to repair the vehicle and $200 in labor.. There were no related recalls. The contact is concerned about the safety risk while driving at night.the failure mileage was 70,000.updated 03/01/10. *ljthe consumer stated both lights go out at the same time while driving at night. The dealer could not guarantee the consumer it wouldn't not happen again. Updated 06/15/10.
1. Headlight or headlights turn off unexpectedly 2. Occurs regularly on my car. Other owners report this problem and say it is a $1000 repair that doesn't always work.because the headlights dim, or shutoff on their own. I will often be driving with one headlight or no headlights and not be aware of it. Because they were working when i drove off. Due to the dimming feature, i cannot easily tell if they are off or dimmed until someone tells me. Then i turn off and on my headlights and it works for a while.3. I am told it is a $1000 toyota repair, that is not a permanent fix. I think it occurred under warranty, but i was not aware of what i was experiencing until after warranty expired.
While driving at night in heavy fog on a single lane road, my right hid head light went out. By very quickly turning the headlight switch off then on, the headlight came back on and stayed on for the rest of my trip. If they did now come back on, i would undoubtedly had a crash.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving approximately 65 mph at night, the headlights suddenly failed without warning.the driver experienced extremely limited visibility.immediately, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road.the contact made several attempts to engage the headlight switch before they began functioning properly again.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation; however, the failure occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failure.the driver's side headlight was replaced.the failure occurred twenty five additional times.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 58,000.updated 08/04/09.*ljupdated 08/06/09.
My 2006 toyota prius has an intermittent headlight problem.at random, with out warning both of the headlights on my 2006 prius will turn off, either at the same time, the left will go out, or the right, some times one then the other.there is no reasoning to it. I can most of the time get them to come back on by switching the switch off and then back on again. This has been occurring for about two years and seems to be happening more frequently. Bulb replacement has not had any effect. The dealer can not figure out what the problem is.thank you.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 40 mph at night, the headlights suddenly shut off. The contact turned the light switch off and on and the headlights began functioning normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were approximately 53,000.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.the front right headlight works only intermittently and now does not work.
2006 toyota prius with faulty headlights.numerous complaints about this very same issue all over internet.
One of the headlights keeps going out. I can't really tell when or how it goes out since i can't see it. I'll notice it when i see the reflection in the back of another car. If i turn the bright lights on and off it has no effect, but when i turn them all the way off and back on the light comes back. Sometimes on long trips it will stay on the whole time, sometimes it won't. Sometimes on short trips it will go out, sometimes it won't. It is not an event i can make happen. I've taken it to the dealer and they can't make it happen (of course).this has been going on for over 1 year.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving at any given speed, the front headlights dim without warning.the contact has to turn the headlights off and then back on; however, the failure recurs.the headlights have failed intermittently on multiple occasions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the light bulb failed.the light bulb has been replaced.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 45,000.
2006 toyota priusdriver side hid headlight will intermittently go out.manually turning both off and on will sometimes turn it on again, but sometimes not.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius which was purchased indecember 2008. When the headlights were turned on, the left headlight became dim and shut off within 30 seconds. The headlights remained on after they were turned on and off continuously; however, they would shut off again. The previous owner replaced the headlight assembly at 43,000 miles. The contact is aware of the safety risk while driving at night without headlights. The dealer quoted that the repair would cost $560 to replace the entire headlight assembly again. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,500.
Passenger headlight goes out while driving and will only work again if you turn off the headlights.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 25 mph the driver and passenger headlights would randomly shut off. The dealer informed the contact that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced.the dealer cannot guarantee if replacing the headlight assembly would completely remedy the failure. The contact is concerned about the safety risk while driving at night if both headlights shut off since a crash could occur. The failure mileage was 28,000.
My passenger side headlight on my 2006 toyota prius fails after a few minutes of operation.it will be operative again when i turn the car back on, only to go out again.i have read in message boards on the internet that this is a common problem.i purchased an extended warranty, but it did not include the bulb, which also must be replaced.the bulb is over $300!the extended warranty covered approximately $650-- so the total cost is nearly $1,000!
Since around 40,000 miles i have been having intermittent headlight failures in my toyota prius. The headlights continue to flicker out, before it only happened on my driver's side headlight or my passenger's side headlight, but now it is both times. This happened randomly and there were no crashes or damages to the car involved. I have the hid headlight option installed. I brought the car to a dealership and they reported that there were no issues. They said that the problem couldn't be recreated and only offered to replace the parts but not under the warranty. The headlights continue to flicker out.
2006 toyota priusheadlamp goes out intermittently, turning lights off then back on temporarily fixes problem. Since problem is intermittent it is impossible to know if front lights are working.
The hid headlamps, flicker, go-out at will, sometimes its just one head light other time its both at the same time!!!! toyota has fixed it but after maybe a month it went back to do the same exact thing!this is dangerous!!and apparently happens very very often to alot of other 2006 to 2009 toyota owners.
Drivers side hid headlamp fails while driving, can be restarted only by shutting off headlamps and restarting. Failure impairs nighttime vision.
Hid headlights on this model go out intermittently while driving; turning the lights off and then on again restores the headlight. Exact number of failures and date of first failure below is an estimate, as it is nearly impossible under most conditions for the driver of the car to know that one or both headlights are out--increasing the danger of this situation. Rainy or dusk conditions are a particular problem.toyota is apparently aware of this situation; the dealer to whom i took it for repair acknowledged this and said that it affects a limited range of vin numbers in 2006 models only. Local dealer has replaced both headlamps and says this will fix the problem. This is a serious safety hazard about which drivers may be unaware; drivers should be notified by the manufacturer since toyota and the nhtsa are aware of this problem. I see that there have been at least three previous complaints regarding this problem on the odi website.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving, the driver and passenger headlights shut off unexpectedly. The contact was able to turn them back on. The dealer stated that the failure could not be duplicated. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 57800.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the headlights fail while driving at night. He has to turn the headlamp switch on and then back off to resume headlight operation. It cost $1200 to replace the bulbs and the module.he has to take the vehicle to a local repair facility because the authorized dealer is located too far. The failure mileage was 35,000.
I have a 2006 prius with hid headlights.i have a recurring problem which seems to be getting worse.when driving with headlights on, a headlight (sometimes driver side, other times passenger side) will just go off.if i know it has happened (very dark area or can see headlight reflections in the rear of the car in front of me), i simply turn the headlight switch off and then back to on. Both lights typically come back on.it is getting worse as i find it is happening more often.i am concerned that it will happen to both lights and cause an accident.i understand the gov.'t had a case open on this topic but closed it - found that only one light going out is not a safety problem.hundreds (possibly thousands) of prius owners also have this problem.toyota seems to know there is some sort of issue with the hid electronics control board but is not offering to fix it for most people (read on line that they did fix it for one person free of charge).faulty headlights sure seems to be a safety issue - is the us gov.'t waiting until several people die from thisbefore admitting it is a safety problem?if only one headlight working is ok, then why can't all automakers just have one headlight vice two?
Drivers side hid headlight flickers then goes out.if you turn off the headlightsand turn them back on it re-ignites.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I am having problems as well as many other 2006 prius owners with the headlights turning off while driving. The issue is resolved for a short time by turning the lights off and back on again- until the lights turn off again a few minutes later. I have had it in to 2 toyota dealers and they are stating that it is bad lightbulbs. In order to replace these lightbulbs (2) it is $900!! and might i add that the toyota dealers no not carry these lightbulbs in stock. Therefore, this leads me to believe that these lightbulbs on a 2006 new prius should not be going out while driving in the dark and are not a regular replacement item if toyota does not even keep the lightbulbs in stock.i currently can not drive my car at night because it is a safety hazard. My lights could turn off at any second and i could easily get hit/and or killed in an accident due to failing headlights. I am currently in the process of dealing with toyota and this issue. I also have the extended warranty on my car which i have spent a lot of money for and they are claiming this is not covered under the warranty. I am sorry but if there are numerous 2006 prius out there that are having this defect, then it should be turned into a recall rather than have everyone pay for their own new $900 lightbulbs! i never would have bought this car if i had known i would have to replace special lightbulbs every 2 years for $900!
My 2006 prius headlights have started flicking off while i'm driving, one or the other, or both at the same time.they will come back on if the lights are turned off, then back on, although they may go back out again in 1-2 seconds, or later.this problem has been reported by other people on the internet (see wiki.answers.com).it's dangerous because the lights go off while driving. The dealerships have not been able to identify the problem.
Both left and right headlights on my 2006 prius intermittently failed, sometimes at the same time. Dealer replaced both. Now, less than one year after replacement, the left headlight assembly is doing the same thing. Incident date refers to the latest failure.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While the vehicle wasparked, the contact attempted to activate the headlights.however, the headlights failed to operate. The contact replaced the driver side headlamp. The failure occurred on three separate occasions which included the replacement of the driver and passenger side headlamps. The vehicle had not been diagnosed at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The system rejected the vin which will be update upon receipt of the complaint.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. It took several attempts to activate the head-lights.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, and the technician stated that the head-lights needed to be replaced at an expense of $700.00.no repairs were made. After the repair identical failures occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The passenger side headlight failed after the repair.thevehicle was in the process of being repaired.the failure mileage was 10,000.the current failure was 95,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
Noticed prius head lamp went out as we were driving. After stopping somewhere and restarting the car the headlight came back on. High beams worked fine. Replaced the bulb even though highbeam should be affected and light should not come back on if bulb is blown. Asked dealer to look at the headlight. They told us it was a common computer problem and they had seen this problem quite a lot, and it is expensive to fix. Due to limited funds we have not been able to repair this problem yet. The problem is occurring more frequently and we are going to have to fix it in order to drive in the dark.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. Whenever the contact would drive the vehicle she noticed that the left and right headlights suddenly shut off intermittently. The dealer stated that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 53000. Updated 12/22/09. *ljthe consumer paid $425 to correct the problem, however the consumer was reimbursed.updated 12/29/09.
My vehicle, 2006 toyota prius, the hid lights have been shutting off intermittently. It starts with the driver side light first, then after a few miles or minutes the passenger light shuts off also. Once i turn the light switch on and off, both the driver and passenger light resumes to normal. I reported the problem to the dealer for the first time (9/24/07), the dealer tried to replicate the problem but i was advised that they are not able to replicate the problem. I took my car again back to the dealer (2/25/08) since the hid headlights turning off while driving is now becoming unsafe for me and my family. I was advised by the dealer that both bulbs are needed to be changed but i have read enough of these cases online that replacing the bulbs does not resolve the problem, (http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html). I have also seen other prius on the road that have the same problem like ours, in fact, my wife's sister bought an 07 prius and it also showed the same problem. Pictures of the hid lights when intermittently off is available if needed.
The contact owns 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated was driving 30 mph when the headlights failed. The headlights would fail intermittently and the manufacturer advised that the bulb failure was random. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the light bulb was replaced. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
Driver's-side headlight suddenly turns off while driving, usually within 5-15 minutes of driving. This occurs during both city and highway driving.since approximately may 2008, friends and family driving in front of me during group trips would periodically mention that one of my headlights was off. I would later check the headlights and find both operational. Eventually, i started to notice, through looking at the reflection in other cars, that my driver's side headlight would indeed be off. Turning the lights off very quickly and turning them back on again would usually solve the problem.however, as time went on, the occurrence became more and more frequent. Now, my driver's side headlight turns off suddenly, every time i drive, within 15 minutes of turning on. Flicking the lights off and on does turn both lights back on, but the problem returns again within 5-15 minutes.i am very concerned about this problem becoming progressively worse, and i have read many accounts online of both headlights eventually failing, which is especially worrisome. Updated 04/16/09.
Cpsc#i1230059. 2006 toyota pruis computer assembly. Consumer stated the hid head lamps and associated controller computer used on the toyota pruis have a design flaw that makes them itermittently, and without warning, quit working. *lnthe consumer stated he experienced the failure three times while driving at night
Both headlamps would go out intermittently, turning them off and back on would work for a while, but eventually over a 2 week period would not come back on.toyota first denied the problem telling me it would cost 750 each bulb plus labor to fix. I found on a toyota web site the problem with 2006 prius headlamps showed the dealer and called an 800 #.i was assigned a case # and in a short time my dealer called and said they could fix the problem for labor cost only about $198.if this problem goes to a recall status they will reimburse my labor cost.i now see 16 complaints for the same headlamp problem on 2006 prius on this site.
The drivers side (left) headlight will extinguish itself after being turned on and running for a varying amount of time.if, when this happens, i turn off the headlight switch and immediately turn it back on the light comes on as normal.the amount of time between these failures varies and does not seem to conform to a regular pattern however it has happened numerous times over the past month or so.
I was pulled over last night by our local police and received a citation for a headlight being out. The officer informed me that my passenger side headlight was out and when i tried my highbeams, they too were not working. The officer continued to inform me that i had 72 hours to fix the problem and the citation would be wiped clean. So the following morning i proceeded to fix the headlight when to my surprise the headlight was working just fine when i powered the car up. I wanted to find any recalls on this matter but it seems that all there are is complaints. I was shocked to find just how many people have had the same problem.
Headlights on 2006 toyota prius intermittently shut off. First right side, than left. Once lights shut off, the switch can be turned off and on and thereafter lights will stay on for a short while than shut off again. From my reading on the web, this is not an isolated case, as other owners of the 2006 are having the same identical problem.
Hid headlamps self-extinguish while driving, requiring power switch to be cycled on and off to restart. The consequences are reduced visibility and the possibility of driving with no headlights at night. Hid headlamps are well under their design life expectancy and should not be failing. Replacement is expensive and time-consuming and according to other owners, the fix is only temporary.
My 2006 toyota prius has one headlight going out at irregular times.it can be turned on again if the headlight switch is turned completely off, then turned on, but that does not make the headlight stay on.i have had the headlight switch replaced, but that has not corrected the problem.it is mainly the left headlight, but after the switch replacement, very occasionally the right headlight goes out as well.very rarely, both headlights go out.i have consulted the dealer and they want about $1000 to correct the problem, but give no guarantees that this amount will fully correct the difficulty.i am concerned about the safety aspect of this problem, especially if we drive at night.my wife and i are both retired and we need allthe lighting from these headlights to see safely.i also understand that if the problem shows up on state inspections, my car will not pass this inspection.the problem did not show up for the first year or so we owned the car, but has become more frequent over the past year.there seems to be no pattern to the failures.
Failure of both hid headlamps while driving over a two week period, and after only 2 years and 75,000 miles on the car. Needed to stop driving at night due to the safety risk until i could get them fixed. It turned out to be an hid computer malfunction and both the computer and headlamp needed to be replaced. The cost was about $750 for each computer/headlamp combination; ie, $1,500 total.the make of my car is a 2006 toyota prius, purchased in late '05.
While driving the car, locally or long distance, one or the other of the headlights will just go out. Turning the lights off and on gets it to work again but this is dangerous at night while driving over a mountain pass while visibility is low due to precipitation such as rain or snow and it confuses other drivers.
Continual problem with headlights on my 2006 prius going out. I took my car into cabe toyota in long beach a few times and they could not find the problem or recreate it.i have been have trouble with it for 6 months , finally on my las vists toyota tech departments told them to check grounding and if not at fault just to replace the lamp assembly now the other headlight s going out randomly. Replacing the headlight i do not believe will solve this safety related issue.i am starting to hear that this is a wide spread problem with the 2006 prius, toyota is rather silent on this issue.
On 8/16/06 i was driving to work in the morning and after about 15 minutes on the road i got a warning sound and light (triangle) on my dash and a headlight leveling indicator on the monitor.i had 61,000 miles (of course 1,000 miles over my extended warranty).i called the dealer to make sure this was not a problem and that i could get it looked at on my next visit in early sept.they indicated it should be ok so i did.after diagnostics it turns out the auto headlight level had shorted out (not sure what that means) and it was going to cost about $650 to replace. I had to replace to get a safety inspection and this warning also impacted other automated checkout features with the system.this could be luck of the draw but i did some web checking and several folks have had this kind of problem so i am wondering if this is documented and hopefully in line for a recall.
Headlamp go on and off randomly on my 2006 prius.
I own an 06 toyota prius and am experiencing what seems to be a very common problem regarding the headlights on the toyota prius with hid lights. My headlights suddenly go off while driving and the driver side stays out almost all of the time now. Upon researching the problem on line i discovered there are many many toyota prius owners who experienced the same problem and are being charged upwards of $2000.00 to repair this problem by toyota dealerships and are being told by toyota tech's that it is a very common problem they are receiving and toyota owners and my self included are being told by the dealerships to file formal complaints with toyota and cause them to recall the items because they are aware of the malfunctions of the headlights and the growing complaints by owners who are furious having to pay on average $1000.00 to $2000.00 to repair headlights.
Problem started in august 07 with driver's side headlight intermittently shutting off. No high or low beam, often very dim. Headlight bulb replaced due to short circuit.replaced driver side headlight assembly.module has also been replaced.dealer currently suggests that it cannot be fixed if problem cannot be duplicated.dealer said they have spoken with toyota and they are not aware of other people having this problem.dealer does not consider this problem a safety issue.problem has yet to be resolved and the car will again be going into the shop.
Obne or both high intensity headlights will shut off at random and then when the headlight switch is turned off and back on both are again working normally. Then began to occur slightly after the 36,000 mile warranty limit in my 2006 toyota priius but well inside the 36 month limit. Dealer has replaced both ecu units but now wants almost $800 to replace both hid headlights as they are non warranty items although he cannot say that they are in fact the issue. Have seen many instances of this identical issue on the same make/model of vehicle reported at the similar mileage level in various owner group discussions and internet listings.
2006 toyota prius right headlight bulb keeps blowing. I am getting ready to have it professionally replaced for the third time and i only have 70,000 miles. I have been told it might be the controller unit for the bulb.
I have drive a 2006 toyota prius, package 7 with hid headlamps.i have noticed over the last few years that my headlamps inconsistently fail.sometimes when i turn my car on and switch on my headlamps, only one or the other side will illuminate.other times, both headlamp sides will turn on, but after some time, one or both will turn off.all of this with the dash indicator showing that the headlights are on.while driving, i have remedied this problem by flipping the on-off switch to re-illuminate the lights.however, in the course of a drive they will fail again and i periodically have to flip the on-off headlight switch to have my lights work.i do feel this is unsafe and am uncomfortable driving at night or in dark places.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph with the headlights activated. Suddenly, the driver side headlight became inoperable without assistance. The headlight functioned after engaging the headlight switch. The failure occurred at any given speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired for the malfunction. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The manufacturer was notified and informed that the service repair would be at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 49,000. The current mileage was 74,000.
On our 2006 prius, the headlights will randomly turn off.you must cycle to headlight switch to off and then back again to on to get them to work again.it happens to both headlights.
Left headlight suddenly goes out, necessary to turn lights off and then back on to reactivate. Quite dangerous on mountain roads, this has been going on for awhile, asked dealer and they were evasive about problem.
2006 toyota prius headlight failure. Complete failure of the headlight system during nighttime operation. Requires emergency manual switching off and then on of light switch to reignite lights. Called toyota and they did not indicate that this is a massive defect.took it to dealer and they quoted expensive, exceeding $800.00 bulb replacements.my car is a commuter car and is beyond warranty.this failure has now occurred 5 times, during evening operation at speeds between 35 and 65, requiring emergency reaction.
My passenger side hid headlight began to go out intermittently. Flicking the light off and on restarted it. On one occasion both went out at once while on the freeway in the rain---very scary. The dealer just changed the bulbs yesterday. The passenger side went out with in 10 minutes. When i flicked the lights on and off, it only stayed on for a few seconds. Then today, it was dusk driving home, and the divers side went out. I now have no light. This is a safety issue, especially since they go out so fast, are hard to replace and not readily available. I see from posts on the internet that many 2006 prius with hid lights are having similar problems. My dealer is clueless on the cause.
2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. One or both headlights fail repeatedly. Dealership claims "unable to duplicate concern," and adds "working as designed." an investigation into this matter was precipitously closed before the company had even fully answered the complaint, on the grounds that only one headlight was failing which would allow customers to reach a service facility.both headlights regularly fail, often concurrently, and others obviously have this problem as well. Clearly had this information been available to investigators, the investigation would not have been closed for this reason.toyota has lowered the price on replacement, but took the position with investigators that this was an item that would require regular replacement. The literature on the product however, indicates that these products should last for the life of the vehicle, which considering that portions are warrantied for 100,000 miles, is a milestone we have obviously not reached.this problem is continuing, so the date and mileage are taken from the invoice when the headlight problem was reported to royal palm toyota, royal palm beach, fl. I pray the nhtsa will reopen its investigation in light of new evidence.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving the head-lights intermittently fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times. During the first inspection the head-lights were replaced.at the second inspection, the technician concluded that a remedy was not available to remedy the failure. The current mileage was 10,000.the failure mileage was 74000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
Toyota prius headlight problem. For more details go to http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/replacing-headlight-bulb-t910.html.
Hid headlights on 2006 toyota prius go off whenever. Turn light switch off then back on, lamp lights back up. Very random anytime anyplace any speed. Left side light goes off the most but the right one goes off sometime.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's side headlight intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure on numerous occasions and on one occasion the driver's side headlight was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure was not corrected. The approximate failure mileage was 29,580 and the current mileage was 132,855.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 45 mph, the driver side low beam headlamp failed to illuminate without warning. The failure was rectified by turning the light switch off and on. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, both the driver and passenger side headlamps failed to illuminate without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
2006 prius headlight problems. Headlights go out intermittently. If you flip the lights off and back on, the lights are temporarily restored. Both headlight do the same thing. Lights flicker then go out; some time both at the same time.
2006 toyota prius, headlight failure after 45,000 miles with hid system.light bulbs would intermittently fail (left bulb, right bulb, or both) randomly.power off and on would return them, but period between turning off would vary.first time was at 10pm, could not figure out why the road was so dark on the freeway and then realized the headlights were out.extended warranty did not want to pay full issue, toyota says the hid lights were extinguished--later they said there was an issue with the controllers, but still did not admit fault.car was 1yr 3mos old, with only 45k miles.major safety issue that toyota says is "normal" to occur.extended warranty paid for hid controller replacement, toyota reimbursed as "goodwill" for $600 headlight bulbs.if the system is faulty, they should fix it before someone gets hurt!i have found many prius owners having the same issue, most of them 2006 models.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the head lamps shut off. An impairment of visibility while driving increased the risk of a vehicle crash.the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for two sets of replacement lamps. The repairs performed have not remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 40,000.
I have a 2006 prius. The driver side head light goes out now and then as i am driving. It is unpredictable. If i turn the lights off and then back on, the light works again. It has been going on for 2 months. Now the other light is doing the same thing.
2006 toyota prius package 6. Hid left headlight intermittent failure. Will turn back on if you cycle on/off switch. Car has 57,000 miles. Problem may have been occurring much sooner. Hard to tell unless looking at headlight reflection in car ahead of you. Several priuschat.com members have reported same problem. Difficulty getting dealer to solve or cover repair.
I have a 2006 prius. The hid headlights are not reliable. They work sometimes & sometimes they don't. The problem is with the hid bulb. They turn off & on unexpectedly. The dealer price to replace the one bulb was $479. Both of my headlight failed within a week of each other.
Periodically the right front xenon headlight goes out on my 2006 prius. This has happened several times over the past 3 months. Had a diagnostic done at the dealership, but could not isolate the problem.
At approximately 50,000 miles left headlight started to blink out after 10 minutes to one hour operation.light could be re-lit by turning out and turning on headlights again.cost of replacement of light, lamp housing and ecu, in excess of $1000.00at 60,000 miles, right headlight showing same problem.replacement cost of bulb in excess of $400.00.loss of headlamps one at a time or both at the same time makes night time driving hazardous.unexpected repeated loss of lights is unacceptable.
Known failure of hid headlamps on 2006 prius. The lights prematurely fail as found on priuschat.com over and over. My lights failed the same way with the passenger side light shutting off. Turning off then back on the headlamps cures the problem temporarily.
On my 2006 prius, the hid headlights go and off intermittently.this past monday night (6/1/09), my right font hid light went out on a 56 mile trip in the atlanta metro area .previously, in late this march, the drivers side became intermittent and was replaced at a cost of $350 (replaced bulb & inverter) at a non-toyota repair shop.i called toyota care center and registered complaint and in 24 hrs. I received a callback with approval to reimburse my $350. Expense and to cover my right light expense at the toyota dealer- the price of replacement less a $50. Deductible.was stopped by police while driving through atlanta on june 1st and rec'd a warning ticket for an outage on the headlight.
Multiple intermittent outages of passenger side hid headlight while driving. Serviced by a dealer twice with dealers not able to repeat outage.pulled over by police officer for outage.
Headlights that arbitrarily shut off.one at a time or both at same time.recycling the headlight switch returns the lights to normal.happens more often in the cold.dealers repair shop quotes $850 to replace the headlight assemblies.
2006 toyota prius with hid-style headlights. On multiple occasions, a headlight has gone out spontaneously. This has happened at least 10 times, and usually the driver's side headlight is affected. The headlight comes back on when the headlight switch is turned off then back on. I have also noticed occasional flickering of the intensity of a headlight. This problem creates a safety risk.
Drivers side headlight burn out.
As i see from 43 other complaints involving 2006 toyota prius models, i'm not alone, and that doesn't count the owners who have not filed complaints about the hid (high intensity discharge) headlights that go dark for no apparent reason.in my case, it's usually the left lamp that goes out, which can always be restored by turning the headlight switch off and on again. The only problem is on city streets with ample ambient light, the driver doesn't always know the light has shut down. Separate from the nuisance factor here, how long before these lights stop working altogether, perhaps on some dark road at night, miles away from the nearestsign of humanity?on the prius chat blogs, one owner said his headlights were fixed when a dealer installed a new hid controller. My dealership wants me to put this repair in under my extended warranty, which will force me to lose about 1100 dollars in rebate money at the end of the warranty term. (no claims = all but 50 dollars of 1150 returned at end of covered period). Needless to say, i'm saving that for something bigger. More importantly, toyota needs to fix these headlights problems for all owners, especially those who've already been tricked into paying for them -- they are safety issues, not regular maintenance issues.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated the passenger side headlight would illuminate intermittently when the automatic headlights were in activation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the headlight assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Intermittent hid headlights.
High intensity discharge headlights intermittently shut off.switching off and back on temporarily resolves the issue.
The head lights on my 2006 toyota prius go out after a period of time driving.if you turn them off and then back on they come back on for a while then go out again.i have had both the bulbs and control module replaced ant the tune of $500 but the problem still persist.
Hid headlamps fail intermittently while driving. Failed headlamp can be reignited by cycling the headlamp switch. L/r side failures are independent of each other. Dealer advised that both ecu and bulbs must be replaced at cost of $1,000 per side. Obvious safety issue with widespread failures among prius owners with hid lamps indicating catastrophic design and/or parts issues.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hi-intensity headlamps. On several occasions the passenger-side lamp has gone off while i am driving. This is a dangerous situation (especially at night). I have just returned from the dealer, where they recommended replacing the bulb at a cost of $424.24! i have since done some web searching and i have found a 'pattern' of many 06 prius owners with the same problem, or more severe, with both lights going out! from the dialog that i read on sites such as priuschat.com, it has been traced to several components of the prius hid light system. There also is evidence of technical bulletins being generated through toyota about this problem. This is clearly an emerging and dangerous situation of recall proportions. I urge you to investigate and act on this situation as soon as possible.
Hid headlamp bulbs failed within weeks of each other and with less than one year of service on the vehicle.it took almost three weeks to get a replacement bulb after the first failure.during that time the second bulb failed while i was driving at night.after the bulbs were replaced i realized that the hid headlight "shutters" in the headlight assembly system intermittently failed to properly shift back to low beam from high beam. This problem occurs on the drivers and passenger side.this can result in blinding oncoming traffic and to avoid the problem i can only drive with low beams.toyota advised that both headlight assemblies are defective and must be replaced.toyota has not acknowledged that other 2006 prius owners are having problems with their headlights although many customers have posted similar complaints on the internet.
Both headlights go out on a random basis while driving.this may occur 30 - 50 times in 5 mile trip.
I have a 2006 prius and in the fall of 2007 the headlights started going out while i was driving.the problem was fixed by turning the headlight switch off and on.however, the problem persists.sometimes the left will go out sometimes the right will go out and sometimes both at the same time which is extremely dangerous.after several trips to the toyota dealership maintenance dept. They could not determine the problem and suggested that i purchase new headlights at $300.00 each not including labor.they couldn't guarantee that the bulbs were the problem but thought it was worth a try.i didn't like the idea.the headlights were less than 2 years old and hid lights are supposed to have a long life.i have seen where other owners of the prius were having the same issue.when headlights go off while driving at night and the driver can't tell it is dangerous to everyone around.it is also a driving violation and will be a problem with annual inspections.toyota should recall the headlight assembly unit and replace the faulty ones before someone gets seriously hurt.
My hid headlights started burning out, one by one, before the mileage was 20,000.i was told, "probably bad lights." now that the car (2006 prius) is out of warranty, i am told that the problem (continuous headlight problems) is probably a "bad computer/controller".replacing this will cost over $900.there was no problem or mention while the car was under warranty (and i did ask them to check it, but they said it wasn't necessary).i have read about a number of people with the problem on prius chat.
The first incident happened as i was driving the highway both of my headlights completely failed.the headlights would come back on after turning them off and back on.first toyota told me it was caused by a bad auxiliary battery and charged me over $200 for the battery.but that very night i had the same issue again,toyota tried to tell me that the bulbs are just burnt out.i am not an idiot, light bulbs do not burnout at the exact same time and a burntout lightbulb does not come back on.after fighting with toyota and them wanting to charge me almost $2000 to fix this issue (i have a 100,000 mile warranty) they repaired it free.now 2 years and 24,000 miles later they are going out again.i have five days left on my warranty that i had to fight to get to cover it before.it is extremely dangerous driving at night and having both your headlights go out on you!
I have a 2006 toyota prius, while driving home the other night my headlights dimmed so low that i could not see while exiting on a ramp and drove so close to the edge i almost went over into the ditch. It was very close. I am now scared to drive my car at night not knowing if my lights will fail.
One or both headlights go out on my 2006 toyota prius.they can be turned on again by turning off the headlights, and turning them on.
-the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that intermittently the head lamps fail. An impairment of visibility while driving, increases the risk of vehicle crash.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the frontal bulbs were replaced. After the repairs the failure resurfaced. As of current date the failures have not been properly remedied. The failure mileage was 34,000. The current mileage was 84,800. The vehicle identification number was not available.
Intermittent outage of 2006 prius hid headlamps.this is a continous problem and did not occur on a single day.
Hid headlight failures both sides with intermittent outages.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at various unknown speeds, the headlights would fail to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but would take no liability claiming a defect did not exist in the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 53,945.
At night, the hid headlights will go off. Sometimes its the left light, or the right light, or both lights will just go out. In order for me to see again, i have to turn my headlight switch off and then back on. This will turn the lights back on. Then they will go out again. This creates a very dangerous situation when both the lights go out at the same time.
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. In may 2008, around 45k, i noticed that my headlights were dimming and at times turning off at random intervals. I was only able to correct this by turning off my headlights and then turning them back on. I took the car to toyota where they replaced the bulbs and some other items. This lasted for a while and the problem re-occurred. Again, i replaced both bulbs but the problem continues. The bulbs are very expensive and to replace them one has to completely remove the front bumper of the car, which is also very expensive.i recently searched the web and found that there are many prius owners experiencing this same problem.this is a very dangerous condition. Just last night, while traveling on highway 270 in gaithersburg, md, both my headlights went out at the same time.the dealership tells me that there are "no" known problems and that toyota has "no" recalls or bulletins on this issue.this is quite troubling considering the number of complaints. Some have spent a lot of money and have yet to resolve this life threatening problem.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the driver side headlamp would no longer illuminate.after approximately twenty minutes, the headlamp resumed normal operation before repeating the failure. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where the technician informed that the failure was caused by the headlamp wiring overheating and blowing out the bulb. The failure recurred. The bulb was replaced. The failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 12/01/10. *ljupdated 12/09/10
Driver and passenger side hid lights turn off intermittently.to date, perhaps 20 or more times each, almost always separately, but simultaneously once.frequency of failure increasing with time.turning lights off and on resolves the issue temporarily.
When the lights are first turned on, there is a few seconds of full brightness, then dimming in the right light, and then after a minute or two, it goes out. It comes back on if you turn off the lights and then back on.i first noticed this around 40,000 miles.many people have complained of similar problems here:http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html
Hid headlights would shut off while driving.have to turn them off and back on to get them to work.repair performed 02/23/2008 was to replace both headlight ecu assembly.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated thatthe vehicle was equipped with hid bulbs for the headlights whichburned out prematurely. The vehicle was taken to an authorizeddealership where the bulbs were placed on four differentoccasions since owning the vehicle. The dealer told him to avoiddriving with the headlights on unless conditions called for it.the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; themanufacturer also paid some of the costs to replace the bulbs. Asof may 9, 2010, another bulb had blown out and the vehicle hadnot been repaired at the time of the complaint. The currentmileage was approximately 104,000. The failure mileage wasapproximately 37,000.
I have a safety defect with the headlights on my 2006 prius. The headlight on the right hand side was working intermittently.took it in to the dealer. Told me that yes, it was working intermittently and the left side needed replaced also since it would be going out soon.they replaced both headlights at the cost of $614.00.
01/09 passenger side headlight went out, but would come back on when turned of and on.05/09 brought to dealer for oil change and requested check on headlight - dealer was unable to solve problem as headlight was working09/09 headlight off when brought to dealer- was told it would require a return appt., a special order for a replacement bulb estimated at $200 + at least $100 labor to move passenger bulb to driver side to test bulb; if problem follows bulb it is the bulb, if not it is a computer issue that would be an additional $600.dealer offered to check for warranty on computer part.could not pass safety inspection at this time.
Hid headlamp bulbs failed within weeks of each other and with less than one year of service on the vehicle.it took almost three weeks to get a replacement bulb after the first failure.during that time the second bulb failed while i was driving at night.after the bulbs were replaced i realized that the hid headlight "shutters" in the headlight assembly system intermittently failed to properly shift back to low beam from high beam. This problem occurs on the drivers and passenger side.this can result in blinding oncoming traffic and to avoid the problem i can only drive with low beams.toyota advised that both headlight assemblies are defective and must be replaced.toyota has not acknowledged that other 2006 prius owners are having problems with their headlights although many customers have posted similar complaints on the internet.
Head lights and rear lights suddenly went out while driving on the freeway at night. A tractor trailer almost killed me as a result of the light failure. I took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. They told me to call corporate. " it is not covered under warranty" was the comment made. I called corporate and was given a reference number.200712041057. I was told that someone from the dealer, atlanta toyota would contact me and assist me with this problem. No one has called. The corporate office also stated someone would call. I am still waiting. I will hold toyota liable if i am injured as a result of light failure while driving at night. This is a safety issue and should be addressed immediately!!!!. The dealership, atlanta toyota does not give a ?!@#$% about my safety. They did not offer to repair the problem and randy penland states he " thought it was a relay problem. I also filed a complaint with the customerrelations manager carole newcomb. I told them exactly what i am telling you. Frankly their response was unacceptable. All they wanted was my money when i purchased it. No customer survive at all. Please let them know. Needless to say i will not be returning to that dealership. Never.
Hid headlights on 06 toyota prius defective,go on and off intermittently, dealership unable to correct problem on reliable basis.multiple other lights (parking/tail ect.) also going out.
Gas tank gauge says its completely full no matter how much fuel is in the tank.as of this writing i have driven approx. 120 miles on this tank of gas and the gauge still shows the tank as full.it has not yet been fixed.
On september 23, 2007, i was traveling on i-70 returning from bloomington indiana to webster groves missouri.as i was driving the add fuel light came on.based on my previous experience, i knew i had at least 40 miles.all of a sudden, all of the warning lights came on and the car lost power.luckily i was able to maneuver to the shoulder.i got the car to go a little further before it died on the ramp of the next exit.the total miles traveled from the time the add fuel light came on until the car completely died was 18 miles.i notified toyota and their response was that i ran out of gas.they told me i should have 50 miles or so from when the add fuel light came on before running out of gas.they could not explain why i only got 18 miles.i told them that i believe there is something wrong with the fuel sensor and that this is a safety issue since my car died while traveling on an interstate.toyota said it was not a safety issue since they have not had many complaints about this.for what it is worth, it was a very hot day and i had been traveling about 3 hours or so.my guess is that the fuel sensor is not accurate under these conditions.i askedtoyota why i only got 18 miles after the add fuel light came on.the representative could offer no explanation.at no time did toyota check the fuel sensor.
2006 prius gasoline tanks has erratic behavior, based on temperature. Fill up capacity ranges from 6 to 10 gallons, on a 10.9 gallons tank.
Twice in one week, on the highway, with one led segment remaining on the fuel gauge, the car quit dead and rolled out luckily to the side of the road.out of fuel. Low level light came on each time. Genuine hassles getting to a gas station on foot on the interstate to get a container of gas to get running again. Two different toyota service managers insisted nothing is wrong with the measuring system and that one should never trust a gauge or allow the level to get near zero. Not even one segment low!never, in all my years of driving have i had a car run out of gas with fuel indicated on the gauge.we additionally own another prius (2005) which can run safely and not quit shortly after the low fuel warning comes on or all segments vanish. This is unsafe as one is forced to do emergency evasive action to the side of the road, then risk life walking on the interstate. Our solution the last few year is never do we let fuel level get below 2 led segments since.
Passenger side hid headlight goes out every 3-4 months.at first it is intermittent, and difficult to say when failure occurs. Over time the periodfor failure gets shorter. Dealer says it is my problem. Cost of continual repair is over $300. Per light. Also, fuel gauge say add fuel when tank partially empty.
2006 prius was arriving at work and pulling into a parking space. My foot was removed from gas, but accelerator stuck open. The car bounced over the concrete curb, over a snow bank and over a second curb into the university driveway. Car sustained $3800+ in body damage and another $370 in service repairs for brakes, tires, suspension and dash warning systems that erupted. Vehicle was recently repaired. Local dealer would not accept any responsibility or acknowledge any problems with the car. Final repair invoice states the vehicle floor-mats, abs and pedal stroke sensors were all working properly. Claim was made to our insurance company [erie insurance].
Hard time getting gas in the vehicle. For example, i was told by the dealership to let the gas gauge get down to 1/4 tank or less and fill the tank slowly as there may be air behind the bladder that is in the gas tank on the prius.about 2 miles from the gas tank the "add fuel" warning came on in the vehicle.upon pulling into the gas station and adding gas into the vehicle i was only able to get slightly over 4 gallons into the tank.the prius had an 11.9 gallon gas tank.so if the gas was really below 1/4 tank, why am i only getting 4 gallons in the tank. Even if the 1/4 tank means there are 3 gallons left in the tank, those 3 plus the 4 that i got in the tank still only add up to 7 gallons. What happened to the other 4+ gallons that i should have been able to put in the tank?this happens every time i put gas in the vehicle. So far the dealership has told me its because its cold outside that this happens... Well how do they explain it in summer?it was over 60 degrees when i got gas last thursday.the have told me that i have to put the gas in slowly, and they have re-set the gas gauge.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving 70 mph, all of the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost power and shut down.on june 25, 2007, the dealer stated that no failure could be identified.on september 26, 2007, the dealer stated that there was a loose wire.on november 13, 2007, the dealer stated that the fuel tank and pump needed to be replaced.the dealer repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 24,001 and current mileage was 35,000. Updated 07/10/08.*ljtoyota bought the vehicle back from the consumer. Updated
No incident to report: just being precautionary:http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/prius_accelerate. Html
When vehicle is started no dash lights for fuel gage, speedometer, odometer inoperable due to faulty combination meter. No recall just extended warranty that toyota will not replace.
Parked car at night in colorado in february, 2015.outside temperature was approx 25 degrees farenheit.we ate dinner at a restaurant, came out and started the 2006 prius.instrument cluster panel showeing the fuel gauge, odometer, shift position and speedometer failed to come on.turned car off and on numerous times - no instrument cluster panel lights.the following morning, the instrument cluster panel worked fine.this has happened occasionally since the first incident in february.this is a safety concern; one is unable to tell which gear the vehicle is in, the speed of the vehicle, or how much fuel the vehicle has.after contacting toyota, they told me the extended warranty had expired in december 2014.as a safety defect, toyota should still be covering a known problem.
Engine failure; driving on roadways, highways the main warning light on dash lights up, followed by sudden engine failure seconds or minutes there after.toyota professionals have failed to properly diagnose this danger/malfunction, or recommend a proper solution.i have been caught on the interstate in very dangerous areas with total engine loss.this represents a major malfunction and could lead to serious injury, accidents and death nationwide.please alert others.
Smell of fuel after getting out of vehicle.also sometimes with ac or windows open.dealer says deterioration of connections in engine compartment. Could possibly be fire and injury if this got worse. Consider this for recall. Other toyota models probably with similar systems are recalled.why not this model?
The prius was being driven up a hill when it suddenly stalled and the gasoline engine died.it was very difficult to safely move the vehicle out of traffic, since the electric mode was not capable of moving the vehicle forward up the hill.the vehicle's fuel meter on the dash displayed 3 bars remaining (indicating there should have been over 1/4 tank of fuel remaining).the vehicle was towed to a toyota dealer, who said a software reload and cleaning the throttle bottle fixed it.a little over a week later, the vehicle was being driven on interstate, and the driver was passing a semi-trailer.while in the passing lane, the vehicle stalled again, and caused great danger as it had very little electric power to limp to safety.the gas engine would not run or start again, with the exact same symptoms as before.again the fuel meter showed 3 bars remaining.however, it was found that it took over 11 gallons of gasoline to then fill the tank, and the total tank capacity is in the 11 gallon range.a search of the internet resulted in other similar complaints, with one entry citing a toyota technical manual that included the statement regarding the fuel gauge, "the inclinometer must be reset if the customer complains that they can only pump a few gallons of gas into their tank or that they run out of gas with three or four bars left on the fuel meter."it is very concerning & frustrating that toyota apparently is aware that their vehicles can run out of gas unexpectedly due to a faulty fuel gauge, and it can place the operator and passengers in great danger.i have contacted the toyota dealer about the expensive repair bill ($300) that did nothing to address the cause of the problem.they are willing to look at the car again, now that they understand it is likely a bad fuel gauge system, but this is a very dangerous situation that toyota has apparently known about.
My wife [xxx] had a serious accident in the parking lot of the victorian on main st in santa monica on wednesday september 2. From standstill, her 2006 prius suddenly accelerated to a very high rate on its own and the car's brakes were completely non-responsive. In this relatively confined parking area, after a frightening period of trying to regain control of the vehicle, she made a split-second decision to crash into a tree at a relatively high speed in order to avoid steering the car onto main st. And causing a much more serious accident that would have impacted many people, automobiles and public and private property and possibly resulted in multiple deaths and multiple serious injuries.she sustained a broken foot. Her passenger sustained bruising. Both were taken by ambulance to st. John's hospital.both airbags deployed. The 2 occupants were wearing seat belts. As a result, and only because of [xxx] quick thinking and potentially sacrificial action, [xxx], her passenger and many other non-suspecting people are alive today.it is apparently well-established that the prius can accelerate in this manner. In this case, the circumstances would appear to be straight forward: a car parked in a parking lot and started suddenly accelerates on it's own and refuses to allow the driver control.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When fueling my car the pump cuts off not allowing me to fill the vehicle.if i am down to one dot that will require me to fill the tank the pump cuts off after only filling to 5 or 6 gallons, not allowing me to fill the tank and get full gas mileage benefits from this vehicle.i have tried various methods and different gas facilities and the results are the same the pump cuts off while fueling the car and will not let me fill the tank. I have read online that other owners are having the same problem and was advised by a car maintenance center to contact nhtsa to file a report. I have tried contacting my local dealership and they have not returned my call.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The contact discovered that the vehicle was out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated that 1/4 tank of fuel was in the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that a faulty fuel bladder caused a false fuel gauge reading. The computer was reset, but the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The water pump went out causing the hybrid battery to die. Pressing the break is supposed to recharge the battery but the battery is now completely gone
Ran out of gas with indicator light reading approximately 1/4 tank remaining
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and immediately regained power. Approximately 24 hours later the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 167,000.
For a 2006 prius.twice this evening my headlights went out on their own. I was driving to a store about a mile and a half away, when a half mile from my house all lights, including headlights, went out.they did not come on until i manually turned them "off" and then on again.on the way home from the store, they went out again.
The rear hatchback latch of my 2006 toyota prius has deteriorated over time.it started back in february 2012 with a difficulty opening the hatchback even with considerable effort.now, when i touch the latch release it is gummy and will not open at all about 90% of the time.this is a safety hazard as i can't access any of the equipment (spare tire, emergency tools etc) that are located under the floor of the hatch.i found out that to fix itwill cost me over $300.this is unacceptable that a door handle should fail so quickly.the rest of the car works beautifully.i believe there is a manufacturer defect in this latch release and it should be recalled.there is no way to open the hatch from the interior as an alternative (unlike a side door).
After only about 4 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2006 toyota prius, melted into a sticky tarry black rubbery gooey mess. I can best describe it as being a viscous black glob like roofing tar. To open the hatch, you have to touch this black goo each time, which makes it difficult to operate the hatch release. We believe this melting process started at about the 2 yr. Mark. I thought that this might be a singular issue, but have found that this has happened to several car owners, particularly in florida. We also live in florida. Toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs(200.00), and has done nothing about recalling this. From a safety perspective, this means you can experience extreme difficulty opening the rear hatch (a life safety access point), and will get sticky black tar on you from the melted down rubber cover of the exterior hatch release handle. To me, this is both a serious life safety issue and a serious quality defect that toyota is opting to ignore and only fixing on vehicles with extended warranties, since the failure appears to occur at around the 3 year mark (ie after 3 years of exposure to the bright sun in florida for example). I am aware of the outstanding work done by nhtsa on other safety issues, including the problem with rusty frames on 02 isuzu axioms, and i find this problem to be similar in nature, so i am asking for your agency to take a look at these instances and also to inquire from toyota why they are not recalling these handles that are melting in the sun!!! it's outrageous. I think a door handle or hatch handle should be made to last more than 3 years. Please review these forum comments of other incidents:
I am writing to you about a problem with my 2006 toyota prius. In july 2008, the driver's side electronic door lock actuator failed and was replaced by my local toyota dealer - i had extended warranty so it was covered. Now, the driver's side door lock actuator has once again failed.i have not contacted my toyota dealership because in2008 if i didn't have the warranty it was going to cost me well over $1,000.the failure of this actuator happening twice is unbelievable.i've noticed similar complaints by other individuals.
I am writing to you about an unresolved problem with my 2006 toyota prius.in may 2008, the driver's side electronic door lock actuator failed and was replaced by my local toyota dealer.now, the driver's side door lock actuator has once again failed, along with the passenger's side actuator.my local toyota dealer informed me that the estimated repair cost would total $1,300.i indicated that in view of the extremely high repair cost and the prior replacement of the driver's side actuator, toyota should assume a share of the repair cost, and the dealership submitted the matter to their regional representative.the dealership subsequently informed me that the regional representative was offering to assume $300 of the repair cost as a customer goodwill gesture.i indicated that toyota should assume a greater portion of the overall expense for the current repair, and the dealership once again agreed to convey that point to the regional representative.however, the dealership subsequently informed me that, rather than offering any further adjustment, the regional representative's response was to withdraw its previous offer altogether, leaving me with the entire financial liability for the repair!i then contacted the national toyota customer experience center in torrance, california, to complain about the regional representative's summary retraction of the adjustment that it had already offered.a representative at the center subsequently informed me that he concurred with the regional representative's actions and was unwilling to reverse them.against the recent backdrop of widespread and serious mechanical problems with its products, the toyota corporation has publicly pledged a renewed emphasis on quality and customer service.however, the way in which it has chosen to handle my complaint has left me feeling bewildered, disrespected, and abandoned.accordingly, i'm writing to your agency to ascertain what other remedies may be available to me. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the exterior trunk latch deteriorated, which made the hatch unable to open half of the time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Lift gate is defective and repeatedly stops when lifting and/or falls when lifting.multiple incidents..has been reported to dealer.toyota refuses to approve repair of the vehicle.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)to:[email protected] from:[xxx] subject:2006 prius brakes comments: i have a 2006 prius and have had intermittent brake problems(i bought the car new from the toyota dealer in 2007). The brakes do not always engage immediately when pressing the brake pedal. It feels as if the brakes are slipping before actually stopping the car. In light of the recent toyota brake recalls, i now have concerns that my car may also have brakes that may fail. [xxx]
Gear pops back to neutral fromdriving or reversing as i started my toyota prius 2006 car from my driveway, i put it in reverse and it came halfway to the road and then stopped. I noticed that the gear shift lever had, on its own, shifted back to neutral. I then put the car in drive and tried to accelerate back into the driveway of my home. The car's gear shift lever again moved to neutral.the only way i could move the car back to the driveway was by holding the lever in the drive position manually. I tried the car on my street's small block, but found that the gear kept shifting back to neutral, everytime i let go of the drive or reverse position.in other words, i had to keep the gear in d position manually with one hand to drive around. I feel this is a dangerous situation where the attention is diverted from the road to the gear shift lever every few seconds to see if the gear is in the drive position. I called toyota today and informed them of this situation.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
This complaint has not been qc'd. The contact submitted an email and requested that the official ivoq be written verbatim to the email. Kmj i have multiple situations with my toyota prius 2006 in the beginning of may 2014 i a loud beeping noise filled the car. The system had multiple lights displaying showing including the emergency brake light ( while i was driving), abs,vsc, a red triangle with an exclamation point in the middle, etc. As, this was happening car immediately started slowing down and i was forced to pull it to the side of the street. This same thing happened to me three other times while i was on the freeway. One time i was driving home from work and my car again started decelerating while i had multiple cars around me on the freeway. All of the lights were displaying, i put my hazards on and was forced to move to the side of the road while i was almost hit by the car behind me because my car was rapidly slowing down. I took the car to the dealership service center and they didn't know what the problem was. They did a diagnostic test, multiple test drives, but at that time they didn't know. So they told me to drive the car home and come back if it happens again. Within the week i was exiting off of the freeway with my children when i start hearing the loud beeping noise, all the lamp lights came on, and as i am waiting in line to exit the freeway onto a busy street the car stops. I panicked, put on the hazards, the car wouldn't allow me to shift it into drive it had moved to neutral on its own. I turned off the car, turned it back on and was slowly able to move the car. This time i took pictures of the lamp display to show the service members as well. My children, myself, and other drivers could have been seriously hurt! the toyota service center told us we have a bad computer, the problem is with the ecu, and the car went into a fail safe mode.
From the time i purchased it new in 2006, while in park/stationary, it's normal for a prius to shut off their gas engine while in idle.. However, when the gas engine comes back on to help charge the battery while in idle, it causes the car to jerk forward 1-2 inches.one time this bumped a person crossing the street that walked near my idling car.it happens every time.so the date below should have an option for everyday.
Combination meter failed, there was no dash display, no speed display, and vehicle would not shut down.fortunately we were not out of town so we drove the vehicle to our regular toyota dealer,ourisman fairfax toyota, fairfax, va, and left it there.
I am the original owner of a 2006 toyota prius.last week, at 86,000 miles, while driving on the highway in traffic, a large red triangle warning light showed up on my dash with the low tire pressure light.i pulled off the road to check the manual and turned the car off.when i turned it back on many warning lights came on and i was unable to get the car out of park.called the dealer.they told me to get towed to the dealer, which i did.after 2 days they determined that it needed a new hybrid transaxle for $5,000+ plus miscellaneous other repairs totaling $7,723.toyota says the transaxle is covered under the powertrain warranty (60,000 miles) not the hybrid warranty (100,000 miles).there is a tsb for this repair, t-sb-0306-08 that states that it is covered under the california emission warranty in certain states, depending on model year, up to 150,000 miles. There seems to be new information that transmission fluid should be flushed at 30,000 miles.my dealer had only suggested this 2 weeks prior to the problem, when i was in for an oil change before a trip.i planned on doing it at my next service.i have a few questions?is this a common enough problem that it could be a ?defect??i read somewhere that if 4% of cars have the problem then it is a defect.is that right?over what time period if so?if not, how does that get determined?how can i find out how many transaxles have needed to be replaced before 100,000 miles on 2004-2008 model prius?s? is this repair coveredin carb states or not? i believe that maryland is a carb state now.would this warranty be retroactive to my car? is toyota responsible for not suggesting i get the transmission fluid flushed prior to this?
Intermittently when the car is shifted into reverse it will start for a moment then go into neutral. When this occurs it will not allow you to put the car into park and only if the gear shift is held in reverse or constantly shifted into reverse will it allow you to do so. It will then only go into park when you turn off the car. I have researched this issue and found it occurring in many priuses of varying years and also occurs shifting into drive, and can occur while the car is in motion at high speeds. I have found this technical service bulletin from toyota that seems to be referring to this issue. However it is only covered by them if the car is under 3 years or 36k miles. The issue didn't even begin for me until the car was 7 years old. It should be a recall item. I am unable to attach the file so below is a link to the site that has the attachment.http://priuschat.com/threads/shifter-slips-into-n-replace-shifter-t-sb-0142-11.98016/.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While the vehicle was at the dealer, it was placed in the drive position and independently moved to the neutral position. The contact also stated that the vehicle was placed in the reverse position and independently moved to the neutral position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,930.
Power train over-engagement:when attempting to slow enough to make a 90 degree right turn, after letting off accelerator before applying the brake, the power train continued to engage, even during braking, for a few seconds causing extra inertia entering corner with definite loss of traction.* *there is no warning, very disconcerting, causing mild to severe anxiety.* this has happened at least 50 times in last 7 years of ownership.*happens in many stopping conditions: slow, fast (usually under 30mph)*irrespective of straight or changing direction*if other vehicle had been present, a collision would have been eminent.*in icy condition vehicle could have ended off road.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph over a pothole, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went airborne and the seat belt disengaged and caused the contact to be ejected from the vehicle. Additionally, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle and the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.updated 2/24/15updated 03/02/15
Baught the car off a private sale. Car is a complete bad condition fron the suspension tonthe motor makes strange noises air conditioner wont work tires fall from allighments seat beats are off burning a pil change in less then a week.no accidents no changes as is and have been using it for work.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 65 mph, the gear unexpectedly shifted into neutral. The contact mentioned that the gear needed to be held in the drive position in order to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 220,000.
I am requesting that nhtsa investigate expanding/adding-to the recall of toyota prius coolant inverter pump failures* to include coolant storage pump failures blowing a main fuse causing dangerous loss of all power and control.on may 31st, 2014, while traveling at about 60mph, without any warning, the car instantly shut down: no drive power, no power steering, no power brakes, no front panel display. This was a dangerous situation.after diagnosis, the toyota dealer with assistance from toyota corporate concluded that the "coolant storage pump" (not the coolant inverter pump as in the recall) was the cause of this blown "am-2" 15-amp fuse which shut down the hybrid system, power steering, brakes, etc. They indicated that the coolant storage pump fault was a known cause. This car is well-maintained, dealer maintained. It had all the recent recall updates installed. It was a mild day ~75deg. We'd been driving about 10 mins after a 30 minute stop. Vehicle load was not a factor -- two slim adults, no cargo load. No electrical charging loads.i am very concerned with the safety implications of immediately losing all power, power brakes, power steering, without warning, because of a single coolant pump fault. Can you please investigate this. I hope they fixed my vehicle. And i hope if anyone else has this problem its not deadly.thank you,* recall of inverter coolant pump 12v536000: "...open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash."ps i found another complaint that might be related (..shut off in traffic, similar vin,nhtsa id number: 10567158). Though this complaint seems to be focused on the costs replacing additional pumps.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the driver was reversing into a parking space when the vehicle unexpectedly stopped reversing. The vehicle operated as normal once it was shut down and restarted. The failure had since recurred intermittently. The contact stated that he eventually noticed that the vehicle was unexpectedly shifting into neutral during the failures. The contact also stated that the failures occurred during very hot weather. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the gear shift needed to be replaced. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
We own a 2006 toyota prius.the car was purchased new,has been dealer maintained and is our primary vehicle.on january 26, 2010 at 2:05 pm my wife experience uncontrollable acceleration and despite attempting the strategies recommended by toyota was involved in a crash causing her and others injury. The weather was clear, the road was dry and straight and my wife was approaching an intersection with plenty of unobstucted visibility.we had followed the initial recall instructions and had been in contact with the local dealer about any follow-up instructions pertaining to our vehicle.after the accident i contact, in person, the service manager at performance toyota in lincoln, ne.he stated our vehicle was not part of the most recent recall involving faulty gas pedals.i advised him i understood that however my wife experienced uncontrolled acceleration and despite attempting to employ the recommended strategies was involved in a crash resulting to injuries to her and others.i asked the service manager how to proceed and he advised me to call the "toyota customer experience line" and speak to them.when i stated i had tried many times and was unable to reach a person he insisted that was the appropriate manner to deal with the situation.i left the dealership feeling extremely frustrated due to the fact the recorded message on the "toyota customer experience line" advised if you had experienced and accelerator/acceleration problem contact your dealer immediately. We are aware that many toyota owners have experience this issue with their vehicles and in more models and years than are involved in the latest recall.it is not possible for an individual middle class citizen to challenge a major automaker to first admit and then correct a defect in an automobile they produced and sold .we request you investigate this incident in addition to the many more that have been reported.we will be available and cooperative in any fact finding you may wish to do.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact was driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions.there was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended increase in acceleration.the driver applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down.the gear shift failed to operate in the "neutral" position.in addition, the entire gear indicators illuminated at the same time.the vehicle was driven into a barrier of dirt as a result of the vehicle coming to a complete stop.the failures occurred on four separate occasions.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the technician was unable to duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunctions.the failure mileage was 41,404.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that in extremely cold weather conditions (20 degrees below), the automatic transmission would begin to slip and not shift. It would make a noise and not engage the engine. He noticed the issue everytime the weather was extremely cold. He took the vehicle to the dealership and the vehicle was test driven with the dealer.the problem was duplicated and he was told that he would have to let the vehicle warm for at least 5 minutes before driving. He had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The current mileage was approximately 95,000. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
My 2006 toyota prius was parked in a driveway. I powered it on then tried to put it in drive. The shift kept bouncing out of drive without my moving it, into n, r and finally back into drive at which point i released the hand brake, then eased my foot off the brake pedal. I did not pushed the accelerator pedal in order to turn onto the road slowly. But the car suddenly accelerated really fast. As it did so the red triangle 'problem - check engine' symbol came up on the dashboard. The car went across the road and into a neighbor's front yard where there was a lot of snow and a snowdrift by the road, and ran straight into the snowdrift which stopped it. I was then able to turn off the power. The foot brake hadno effect.the car was heading on a line at right angles to the house and had there not been that snowdrift there, would have hit the house head-on.this was not driver error, but 'uncontrolled acceleration'.there may be a connection to the following battery failure: on 1/11/11 a recently installed start-motor battery (installed 1/3/11) went dead, after 1636 miles, and had itself to be replaced.the car is now being checked by the local toyota service and dealership.
2006 prius was arriving at work and pulling into a parking space. My foot was removed from gas, but accelerator stuck open. The car bounced over the concrete curb, over a snow bank and over a second curb into the university driveway. Car sustained $3800+ in body damage and another $370 in service repairs for brakes, tires, suspension and dash warning systems that erupted. Vehicle was recently repaired. Local dealer would not accept any responsibility or acknowledge any problems with the car. Final repair invoice states the vehicle floor-mats, abs and pedal stroke sensors were all working properly. Claim was made to our insurance company [erie insurance].
I have a 2006 prius.when going over bumps, i experience a total loss of power for 1 or three seconds -generally. A yellow light also comes on the dash board. It often happens daily.i have only had one or two experiences when the power didn't return so quickly and then i was afraid because i had no brakes and was just skidding.i believe that i have seen this problem discussed by other prius owners of chat sites. It can occur at any mileage speed but i was only able to put a mileage number in the boxcan it be fixed?
Yesterday (april 27, 2008), i put my prius in park and stepped out of the car, the car was put into reverse and i was hit by my own car.at the same time as putting the car into park, my shirt sleeve caught the shifter knob and placed the car into reverse (my only thought at to how this could happen).this is a race condition that i tested out several times.the shifter knob (drive, reverse, neutral) has precedence over the park button.therefore if the shifter and park are used at the same time, the shifter knob wins every time.i would think that the park button would have precedence and maybe lock out the shifter for 1sec or so to avoid this.i am very lucky, that i was not run over and injured/killed, the only thing i have is a bruised arm and a sore back (i was hit by the door).is there a way to update the software in the car to make the park lock out the shifter for a specific amount of time and remove the race condition with the park and shifter?
The seat belts in the backseat are not functional. The dealer is telling us that it will be $650 to make them functional again.i have had many cars , makes and models and have never had all my seat belts fail like this.theydo not retract anymore. It seems to me that the manufacturer should have some responsibility in fixing this issue,
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph over a pothole, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went airborne and the seat belt disengaged and caused the contact to be ejected from the vehicle. Additionally, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle and the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and the contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.updated 2/24/15updated 03/02/15
Owner entered vehicle and attempted to latch driver side seatbelt. Upon placing tab into buckle, buckle shot a spring into the car and would not latch.there were no other incidents with this belt prior to this date.the local toyota dealership was notified and is orderinga new seatbelt latch for purchase and replacement by owner.
The seat belts in the back seat are totally inoperable.they do not retract , so if you use them they are expanded to their largest size and will not retract. We have children that have carseats and we are unable to use the back seat of our vehicle
The "center" seat belt buckle that the lap belt would buckle into is not installed in the proper location - it is installed on the one of the side seats.we took the car to the dealer twice and both times they told us all the 2006 prius' were manufactured that way and it could not be fixed - this is a huge safety issue because you can not use the seat belts properly.
The contact owned a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated she stopped suddenly and a vehicle crashed into the rear of her vehicle causing her to crash into the vehicle in front of her. The seat belt did not restrain her nor did the air bags deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries. There were no passenger in the vehicle.the front and rear end had extensive damage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The insurance company was notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,900. Updated 10/14/11updated 11/07/11
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the seat belt latch would not connect and secure the contact in the vehicle.he made numerous attempts to fasten the seat belt over the course of two days, but the seat belt failed to function properly.all of the other seat belts in the vehicle are operating normally.the dealer will diagnose the failure on february 1, 2008.the failure mileage was 40,100 and current mileage was 40,200.
On 05/22/2009, my husband and his [xxx] had a car accident. My husband's car was hit from behind when he was driving a toyota prius with his friend sitting in the front passage seat. The backs of the chairs of the driver seat and front passage seat were move and broken.the seat back shaft damage failure. My husband and his friend both got hurt, and my husband was hospitalized for 6 days.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
In 2006 we bought a toyota prius car $ 28000.on 05/22/2009, my husband and his friend [xxx]had a car accident. My husband's car was hit from behind when he was driving a toyota prius with his friend sitting in the front passage seat. The backs of the chairs of the driver seat and front passage seat were move and broken. My husband and his friend both got hurt, and my husband was hospitalized for 6 days.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Hi, after being parked for about 1.5 hrs my back seat on the drivers side caught on fire.i understand this is where a battery is and that newer cars of this brand have had recalls for this problem.
The toyota prius 2006 was hit from behind (rear ended) on 05/13/2021 and driver's seat collapsed backwards, causing a head injury.this was not expected and is not acceptable by any safety standard.fortunately there were no other occupants in the vehicle.this was a chain collision and the prius was stationary when it was hit in a secondary collision and still this happened, what if our car was hit in the primary collision or what if there was a child on the back seat?!thevehicle immediately behind was also stationary before it experienced the first order collision.these seats deserve a safety recall. One can find many other seat collapsing events, even with children killed or brain damaged on back seats.place of the accident:the chesapeake expressway (168).accident report attached.
Prius making buzzing sound every 15-20 seconds dues to faulty abs actuator pump while driving and when the car turned off. That means it is leaking breaking system pressure.now it's getting worse as abs pressure does not stay and car rolls when switching from park to reverse or drive mode.have to keep applying breaks for car to stop.the rolling occurs good 3 to 4 seconds and that's enough to cover 3 feet or so. It's dangerous when reversing from park with slope surface.
While pressing on brake while going low speed to stop at a red light, the car accelerated before braking. A few minutes later, i was attempting to park in a parking garage. While pulling into the parking spot i applied the brake to come to a complete stop. Instead of decelerating, the car aggressively accelerated into the cement barrier at the head of the parking spot.
Was going to church thurs evening and fast driver ahead of me in busy intersection. Stayed far away from her but when she slammed on her brakes, i hit mine as well knowing i had plenty of time to stop but the brakes did not work, even though i pumped them and then slammed them on again. (i have had other people tell me they have had the same problem with their o6 prius'. I ended up hitting her car and my car was totaled even though we were not going fast (red light up ahead). I am going to see if my acceleration was fixed because truly i could not stop the car. In fact a man who helped at the scene told me to 'take foot off the brake, the car will not go anywhere' but i was so scared that if i did the car would move again.
The brake actuator and accumulator have failed!our understand is that this is the part that stores power for breaking when it's operating under battery power vs. The engine.researching on the internet and taking it to the dealership both revealed that this is a very common problem. If you do an internet search you will find abundant complaints on this issue.apparently, toyota had a "silent recall"on the repair, but that ended 12/31/17.now they no longer cover the $2700 cost of the repair.there are several internet reports of people getting into accidents due to the failure.the car drives fine, it just doesn't stop well at all, intermittently (when under battery operation vs. Powered by engine, and we would estimate the breaking function when under battery operation to currently be at 20% of normal.https://priuschat.com/threads/brake-actuator-warranty-extension-from-toyota.168243/
I was driving normally and suddenly a continuos beep was there,i tried to stop a no brakes.i was able to steer my car to a safe place.then used a toll service and took it to my toyota dealer.in a short time they told me they told me the computerized brake system was defective and the job will cost me $2250.00 i can not afford.i tolled the car back to my house .later i found that there had been a recall from toyota.i was never notified although i took my car there for regular checkups.note: my car was in motion and previous to incident i had descended a steep hill.i consider myself lucky on that date,three minutes earlier i would have been in great distress trying to stop my toyota prius.
The brake actuator started making frequent noise. The abs warning light and beeps immediately after starting the car. The clanking or humming noise during braking
Failure of abs actuator.i received notification of a " warranty enhancement " program that extended the warranty for my vehicle on the brake actuator assembly.the extension portion of the warranty for my vehicle expired on december 31, 2017.i purchased the car new in 2006 and have faithfully had it serviced by the toyota dealership every 5000 miles.toward the end of 2017 i noticed the car making some noises after i parked it in the garage.i attributed it to the noise that the car often made when first turned off.i had the car in for service at the toyota dealer in oct and nov 2017 and again in jan 2018 and no problem was identified with the actuator.the noise continued and became more noticeable so when i took the car in for its routine service in march 2018 i asked them to check what was causing the noise.when i went to pickup the car they told me they did not hear the noise.when i got back into the car i immediately heard the noise and accompanied them back to the car to hear the noise.the mechanic took the car back to the shop and when he finished i was told it was thebrake actuator assembly going bad and was quoted $2700 to have it replaced.i was advised that i would know know when it failed completelywhen several of the warning lightsilluminated.yesterday while driving 55mph on a 4 lane highway all of the related warning lights came on.fortunately the brakes still worked and i was able to make it home safely. After exploring the internet i found this is a fairly common dangerous failure and thought it was interesting that toyota has stopped providing replacement when this part fails especially as they are aware of the issue.
Abs actuator/ accumulator failing.unsafe to drive the car. Afraid to drive the car
We are going to be injured or die due to failure of the brake actuator assembly. This exact failure was covered under a warranty enhancement program zg1 which has expired. We cannot afford this repair exceeding $2500. Toyota is non responsive. We are seniors with no hope of resolution. Please intervene. We do not want to die from this brake failure. Thank you and may god bless us all.
While driving 20 m/h vehicle suddenly eccelerated and i hit the guard rail when experiencing unintended acceleratition
The abs actuator runs continuously trying to keep the system running. My mechanic says its just a matter of time before it fails, the cost is $2900 to fix, toyota,s warranty enhancement zg-1 expired dec 2017 and will not replace the abs actuator.
Failure if the abs brake actuator after 105,000 mile in february 2019. The actuator would run every few seconds while the vehicle was on causing the the rotors and brake pads and trims to heat up excessively. This is a well known and documented problem with generation 2 prius
Brake actuator failed when car was backing up in a parking lot; car made jerking action and stopped on its own; all warning lights lit; warning to take it for service immediately - which was done after consultation with the dealer (driven there).
On tuesday, september 10, 2013 at about 8:10 a.m., i was driving on holcombe in houston.there was traffic.at one point, i needed to stop from a fairly low speed (perhaps 10 mph), as the car in front of me had stopped for a light.i brake using the floor pedal.but the brakes did not engage at all; it was as though i had not even touched the brake.the car didn't hesitate or die; it just continued moving until it hit the car ahead of me. Fortunately i was not traveling at a high speed and neither the driver of the car i hit nor i have apparently been injured.but had this happened at a higher speed the outcome could have been quite different. My prius has been the subject of several safety recalls, all of which i've had performed.and only a few days before the accident, the car had passed its annual state safety inspection.from this and because it was clear that the brakes did not engage at all when i braked before the accident, it appears to me that this accident was a function of a brake defect in the prius, perhaps a short somewhere in the system.
Car has no brake when first start up. Put car in drive after start up and would have no brake. Almost hit parents and kids in the morning at school or even in grocery parking lot.
I am requesting that nhtsa investigate expanding/adding-to the recall of toyota prius coolant inverter pump failures* to include coolant storage pump failures blowing a main fuse causing dangerous loss of all power and control.on may 31st, 2014, while traveling at about 60mph, without any warning, the car instantly shut down: no drive power, no power steering, no power brakes, no front panel display. This was a dangerous situation.after diagnosis, the toyota dealer with assistance from toyota corporate concluded that the "coolant storage pump" (not the coolant inverter pump as in the recall) was the cause of this blown "am-2" 15-amp fuse which shut down the hybrid system, power steering, brakes, etc. They indicated that the coolant storage pump fault was a known cause. This car is well-maintained, dealer maintained. It had all the recent recall updates installed. It was a mild day ~75deg. We'd been driving about 10 mins after a 30 minute stop. Vehicle load was not a factor -- two slim adults, no cargo load. No electrical charging loads.i am very concerned with the safety implications of immediately losing all power, power brakes, power steering, without warning, because of a single coolant pump fault. Can you please investigate this. I hope they fixed my vehicle. And i hope if anyone else has this problem its not deadly.thank you,* recall of inverter coolant pump 12v536000: "...open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash."ps i found another complaint that might be related (..shut off in traffic, similar vin,nhtsa id number: 10567158). Though this complaint seems to be focused on the costs replacing additional pumps.
I have a 2006 and 2012 toyota prius. Both show a malfunction with the abs actuator hydro boost pump. This appears to be a common problem with the toyota prius' as shown on you tube and the toyota prius forum. Dash lights lights include brake light, abs light, trac. Toyota dealer says they are not aware of the problem.
While driving, the brakes just quit working properly. I had very little stopping power. A lot of lights on the dash came on vsc, abs, skid, etc... After researching, i see this was covered under an extended warranty period up until december 31, 2017. Toyota is not covering fix and told me to fix car for $3000 or park it, it is not safe to drive. This is a safety issue and i almost got into an accident.please help.never received a letter from toyota even talking about the recall.
As i was reversing and my foot was on the gas pedal a loud beep came on, all of the dashboard warning lights lit up including the brake light. I checked to see if my parking brake was on and it was not. I put the car on park and turned the car off and on. My car worked i drove a few minutes and as i was approaching the freeway i luckily came to a stop on a red light. Suddenly the same loud beep, warning lights, and break light came on and this time because my foot was on the brake pedal i felt the brake extremely hard/stiff. Because i was at a red light i quickly put my car on park turned the car off and then on again and made a right turn to avoid going on the freeway. I decided to carefully drive to a family member's house close by going no more than 25 mph with my emergency lights on i did not want to risk my brakes stiffening up and failing but i was in a congested area with no parking. I was fortunate enough not to get on the freeway and i was fortunate enough that this failure happened on occasions where i was either going very slow or already stopped. I don't know what could happen if i had to come to a stop and could not because my brakes were stiff. Toyota will not cover this manufacturers abs actuator defect that they know about because the deadline was dec. 2017. This is dangerous and can lead to accidents and even death.
My car (06 toyota prius)had hit a pothole while on my way to church on 11/16/17. There was a lot of traffic and though i was far behind the person in front of me, my brake did not stop and my car went under the car in front of me. The vehicle was going maybe 5-10 mph as we inched up to the light. Lots of traffic, i was double and triple checking to see my foot on the brake and it was but car would not stop, in fact it felt like it revved up.it was terrifying as i saw my car plow into another when there was nothing i could do.i know the 2010 models were recalled for this but it happened to me on my 2006 prius. No recall but a warrant enhancement notification was sent to my relative who had a 2007 but i never received it. It is all about the brakes and the not stopping properly. Toyota also did a weird buy back thing and wanted my car. I think it is because they wanted to hide the problem instead of having a recall. I have never had a company try to buy back my car. Toyota is at fault and i want to make sure no one else is killed or hurt by this. It also shows up in the technical service bulletin but again, not a recall but it needs to be recalled! my car had about 65k on it.
Travelling 30-35 mph. Tried to stop-brake pedal went to the floor and car accelerated. Hit a steel sign which totalled the car. Airbags failed to actvate even though the force of hitting the sign drove the engine back to the dashboard.city street.
The assisted hydraulic brake pump seems to not be working correctly, there's a pump noise that keeps coming on in the cabin, like the brake pump cannot keep pressure.it's a rattling noise that is coming on and it's every few seconds. Like it's trying to build pressure to assist braking.
I was driving on a highway 95 south, almost to delaware, at night in the rain, after 4 hours on the road, everything stopped working. I couldn't accelerate, i had no brakes, and eventually even my lights went out. The entire electrical system was out.i was in heavy traffic, and don't even know how i got off the highway, and to a gas station. The tow truck driver couldn't even jump the battery enough to get the car in neutral, and had a difficult time getting it up on the flatbed to tow it home.i couldn't even lock the doors.i had a new key made at the dealership on 10/17/19 and i was using that key for hours driving to ct and a couple of days later i was half way home when everything in the car stopped working.i was towed to my home in md because i needed to be able to unpack my car and computer before taking it to the dealership. When the second tow came the next day, i handed him the key by the front door, which was my old key, and he was able to get the car in neutral right away, and at the dealership the car worked just fine. The only difference was the new key. The technician found that "the immobilizer ecu has an intermittent open circuit failure, causing the key to be seen as unauthorized and stall the engine." from jim coleman toyota. Apparently there is a part of the computer system that shuts off all systems if it detects an "unauthorized" key--i.e. If it believes the car is being stolen.it seems to me that this is a very dangerous program in this car. I had been using that new key for several days, and had no problem, but for it to decide in the middle of the highway after hours on the road that the key was a fake, i could have been killed or i could have killed someone else.i would much prefer that my car be stollen than that someone might get killed but shutting off everything while it was on the road.
The abs actuator is failing to prime causing the anti-lock brakes to slip and the brakes not to engage.this has happened multiple times while both stationary and driving.i see that toyota had extended warranty related to this issue however that expired 12/31/2017.my issue started in january of 2018.i have attached a copy of the warranty enhancement for reference.
Abs warning light are now on.feel car is losing break capability. No accident but do not feel confident with the brake capacity. Today i took the car to the dealer and they stated that the abs actuator assembly (code c1391) need to be replace.looking in the internet and it looks a very common defect for prius.this is a prius 2006 with 163.000 miles. Toyota know about this, extended warranty, but i am out out this extension.but this system should property work for the life of the car.
I found that there is malfunction on the buttons on steering wheel, especially info button and buttons for climate.i researched the problem on internet and i found the problem is caused by a bad clock spring.also, i found the clock spring is related with air bag module.there are a lot of owners have the same problem (such as priuschat.com).i think that it could be a recall issue.and i experienced another problem.the accelerator pedal of my car was repaired by the recall service before.but when i release the accelerator pedal and try to push brake pedal, there is difference of height between both pedals.the height of brake pedal is higher than the accelerator pedal, even if i released the accelerator pedal.so it is dangerous to operate both pedals. When i tried to push the brake pedal after i released the accelerator pedal, my right feet was stuck with the brake pedal.i think the recall service for the accelerator pedal of my car was not successful.or there is another problem on the brake pedal of prius.
The brake actuator has failed and toyota wants $3000 to repair it and i see hundreds of people with the same issue.i only have 137000 on the vehicle.
The brake booster is making lots of chirping noise when the brake pedal is depressed.while i am not getting any visual indicators of failure at this moment i believe (due to my own research) that when i do there is a high chance of me getting into a car accident. I have read on priuschat.com that several people had brake failure due to the faulty pump which caused a car wreck. This is a dangerous predicament to be in and toyota should extend their warranty to cover the faulty equipment they have installed on these vehicles before someone gets seriously hurt or dies.
While vehicle was in motion on a city street, and also upon back roads, the brakes in my 2006 toyota prius seemed to grab. There was also a loud noise upon braking. This issue worsened and the dash lights lit up. I took to local toyota dealership and it was determined that the brake actuator needs to be replaced due to safety issue of brakes going out in the future. (not if but when). I was told when the brakes go out, i am to push the emergency brake and the vehicle would coast to a stop. This is an unsafe condition and could happen while braking for a red light or braking to avoid hitting a deer. The cost to fix this brake actuator issue will be appx $3000. Upon further research, toyota knew of the issue and offered an extended warranty that expired dec 2017. There are several other complaints of this same issue with other '06 prius owners of this happening before and after the warranty expired in dec of 2017. This is a safety issue which could cause injury or death when the brakes do stop working and needs to be a recall, not an extended warranty through toyota that expires.
Vehicle, upon turning on ignition/starting and putting in either drive or reverse gear, on level surface with brakes still applied will roll forward or backward. This has happened several times but usually at first start up for the day no warning lights(brake or other) are displayedbrake pedal is firm /no problems with pads/shoes ,brakes work fine any other time. I have called the local toyota dealer and toyota(company) and told them about this safety issue but was told i would have to pay to get it diagnosed . No one other than my wife child and i experienced this problem . Fortunately no one has gotten hurt. Was suprised to learn that this problem is not a part of a recall.
My vehicle has a defective abs actuator, a part previously under recall by the manufacturer-toyota. (2006 toyota prius abs part, actuator complete assembly, id 44510-47050)warning lights: master warning abs brake system: codes: p0571, c1256, c1391. This defective braking component makes my vehicle extremely unsafe to drive along with thousands of other toyota vehicles on the road today. This abs actuator can fail at any time and at any speed.toyota previously launched an extended warranty campaign for this same part on a percentage of vehicles, but purposefully excluded thousands of vulnerable drivers from getting necessary repairs. Toyota has refused to replace this part in thousands of unsafe vehicles even while they acknowledge it was manufactured with known defects. This part is worth nearly the trade-in amount of my vehicle. Toyota is deliberately keeping unsafe vehicles on the road, with a known issue.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius hb. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, she noticed that the emergency brake light would not disengage after releasing the brake. The contact continued to drive the vehicle however she noticed there was an increase in braking time when applied. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the stroke sensor retention logic failed and the speed control ecu would need to be replaced. The manufacture was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 48,219.
On moving cat, i keep getting intermittent break alarm with push back of break pedel and inability to apply break. It's scary. I took it to toyota of tampa bay on, and they didn't find any problem.
Brake actuator - zg1 -toyota had extended warranty for defective brake actuators up to 150,000 miles or december 31, 2017 as part of their zg1 warranty extension program for the 2006-2009 toyota prius. Many catastrophic brake failures are still occurring as a result of this defective part for vehicles as young as 6 years old that are now outside this warranty. The failure may result is accidental injury or death. This defect now effects my personnel vehicle.
Abs actuator failure. There was a recall that was good until 2017 and 150k miles. My vehicle has 192k miles. I was backing out of my driveway and the three abs ligths came on and my brakes failed. I scanned the computer using an obd and it indicated failure.
Breaks, ibs and other lights came on during a road trip. Breaks siengsged and i had to press harder and 'pump' inorder to break. Took to mr. Tire to check -and replaced breaks and flush. Lights still on. Took to the dealer- ibs actuator assembly failure. Quoted repair over $2400. Apparently, some owners of this model received letter for warranty and extended warranty for actuator assembly. Dealer did not mention this option at all. Https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files/2017/12/136422_prius_2nd_gen_-_brake_actuator_warranty_extension.pdf
I used a uhual tow dolly to move my car about 30 miles. When i turned on the car to remove it from the dolly the vsc, brake & abs lights were on. I confirmed that my abs do not currently work.
Dry,clear day. Driving on a city street.red lightwith bus in front of me and a car next to me. Speed limit was 45mph. I applied the brakes and nothing happened.. It felt as though the car accelerated slightly.i tried to apply the emergency brake and the one on the dash.again to no effect. I managed to avoid the bus by driving on the median strip and missed a large palm tree. The motor stopped and i coasted about 150 feet.this is the second time i have hadaproblem with the brakes. The first time the brake pedal did not move at all and the engine accelerated. Managed to avoid all vehicles. Took the car to toyota and was told that the prius had a little glitch in all of them and my car is ok now. Did not want to check the computer or any part of my car.obviously, there is a defect in the computer systemhit a heavy information traffic sign on a steel pole.
When i driving on a decline and hit uneven ground or a pot hole, while braking, the car will lurch forward and the braking is suspended for a second.this is a recurring event and can be easily replicated with high probability.i have listed the most recent time this error has happened.
My wife [xxx] had a serious accident in the parking lot of the victorian on main st in santa monica on wednesday september 2. From standstill, her 2006 prius suddenly accelerated to a very high rate on its own and the car's brakes were completely non-responsive. In this relatively confined parking area, after a frightening period of trying to regain control of the vehicle, she made a split-second decision to crash into a tree at a relatively high speed in order to avoid steering the car onto main st. And causing a much more serious accident that would have impacted many people, automobiles and public and private property and possibly resulted in multiple deaths and multiple serious injuries.she sustained a broken foot. Her passenger sustained bruising. Both were taken by ambulance to st. John's hospital.both airbags deployed. The 2 occupants were wearing seat belts. As a result, and only because of [xxx] quick thinking and potentially sacrificial action, [xxx], her passenger and many other non-suspecting people are alive today.it is apparently well-established that the prius can accelerate in this manner. In this case, the circumstances would appear to be straight forward: a car parked in a parking lot and started suddenly accelerates on it's own and refuses to allow the driver control.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Abs brake actuator. The abs and brake light suddenly came on while driving, despite regular toyota maintenance and a recent passed multipoint brake inspection by toyota. When car was taken in to have a diagnostic, the toyota mechanic reported the brake actuator went out and it would be almost $3000 to repair. This is a major safety concern, luckily my brakes did not go out while i was driving and cause an accident. The warranty extendention did not cover my vehicle anymore and does not resolve the fact that it is asafety issue. This part should be recalled before anyone ends up in a accident. It is a liability and is unacceptable.
Discovered through failures repeated to dealers that certain items (brakes, dashboard, et. Al.) were recalled by toyote. Never received recall notices. Contacted toyota who demanded the vehicle be taken to dealer and now refuses to do anything. Have complete documentation to attach to this communication.essentially: dashboard failed, brakes failed when auto in operation.likely there are unknown additional recalls, etc. Of which we were not noticed
While i was driving on the highway cruising at highway speed i suddenly received a loud continuous beep and my abs , brake , and (!) illuminated. I attempted to stop and i had no brakes except when the pedal was all the way to the floor it felt as is it was just pulling the rear drums. It took a while to stop and i side swiped the median barrier to avoid a collision with the vehicle in front of me as traffic was building. I assume it was the brake actuator that there was an extended warranty for almost a decade later but no recall. For something so dangerous i can't imagine how that isn't a recall.
I was in a 2006 toyota prius car accident on the freeway when the steering wheel started jerking (to the point of no control), the brakes stopped working and the car kept accelerating. Car lost control.*dtcar was totaled, two witnesses and a police report. I was sent the emergency room. No responsibility was assumed by toyota, which completed their "inspection" on march 9th, 2012. Then eight months later on november 14, 2012 they come out with two recalls: a steering recall & an engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system recall, probably as part of what they saw happened to me. I was never notified after about these recalls that my car potentially could've been defective from and part of.
Will randomly refuse to stop on demand. Very loud whining noise coming from brake actuator when brakes are pressed. Cannot drive this car anymore. Over $1500 to replace!!
The contact owned a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle suddenly stopped in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact's vehicle crashed into a road sign. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the engine failed. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and an insurance lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.
Total loss of brakes while driving on highway. Passed through red light near miss situation. Towed to shop and cost of repair exceeds $2000 for this involved repair as this is a complicated braking system. Part of the abs system called the accumulator is defective in these cars and can result in spontanious brake failure. You are always supposed to have some braking even if the assisted brakes malfunction. Suddenly, our car had no brakes at all.my wife was driving the car when the brakes failed. She had zero brakes from the pedal and the peddle style emergency-brake had locked up and or wasnt enough to stop the vehicle. She nearly had an accident. Braking system should not give out on a vehicle that gets very little wear to the brakes due to the extra regenerative braking system. Our brake pads and shoes have lots of life still. This is purely a design flaw in the braking system and i believe these vehicles are a hazard on the road. I have loved the car until i experienced this brake failure.
While driving into a parking lot, the brake and the exclamation lights came on followed by a continuous beep. The brakes suddenly failed and i had to apply excessive force with my foot in order to stop the car. I turned off the car and went to do some errands, like 10 minutes later, i turned on the car. The brake and exclamation lights were off and the car was able to brake normally. The next day, while returning home from college, after a 25 minute drive in the highway i went through a secondary road, the same problem showed again, lights and no braking power without any prior symptoms. Once i applied excessive force to stop the car the wheels locked. I pulled the car to the side of the road, turn it off and the on and the car continued to drive normally. I stopped using the car after this. Probably a brake actuator is defective but there were no symptoms prior this problem, the car just suddenly does'nt have brake power.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. When the brake pedal was depressed, an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota gulf freeway (12111 gulf freeway, b, houston, tx) and they diagnosed that the brake actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
When driving my 2006 prius i am unable to stop properly. The brakes go all the way down but it hesitates to stop i get a loud peeping and the abs lights are coming on. I almost hit another car while driving and the brakes are good. I was told that there was a warranty on this vehicle that deals with the abs system. The warranty has expired and toyota is price gauging to fix it, can someone look into this because it is a safety concern and toyota knows about this issue but wont work with people to fix it?
Takata recall - the complete failure of the brake actuator system. The vehicle is not safe to drive. During routing trip to nearby grocery store, the following warning lights came "on," brake, abs, vsc, check engine. While driving the vehicle home on a public street, the brakes malfunctioned and in order to stop the car, i ran it into the curb. The brake pedal pressure dropped and it seems the back brakes may still be functioning but front brakes are not working at all.
Luckily, i was waiting at a stop light when i heard a click/tsst sound. I felt my break pedal push upwards. I took my foot off of the pedal and realize that my braking power was very minimal. The car was only coasting to a stop regardless of the pressure applying and i had to fight to apply pressure to the brake pedal, at this time the car was stationary. I then creeped into the turn lane, giving my car about 7-10mph. When i applied my brakes, my car was not slowing down, i then slammed my breaks and my car speed up and slammed into a gas station.
Feb 8, 2018 my prius brake warning lights came on. Toyota says this is due to failure of the brake actuator assembly at a repair cost of $2900. This exact failure was covered under a warranty enhancement program zg1 up to 10 years old and 150,000 miles. My 2006 prius is just over 11 years old with 136,000 miles. Please help! is another extension of this warranty upcoming? toyota should pay for this failure.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brakes failed, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact was reported injured however a police report was not filed of the incident. The contact had the vehicle towed to a repair shop for inspection but the cause of the failure was unknown.the manufacturer was notified but advised the contact to speak with his insurance company. The failure mileage was 122,000.
I needed to wait for a service person to arrive and open the door to their business.after several minutes, while gear was set in park outside a building with the motor running and radio on, the car suddenly jumped ahead by several inches.it stopped just as suddenly.very scary. I have left the car in park with the motor running a few more times to see if it would do it again.no repeat incident so far. It moved a short distance, but would have been enough to hit a curb, person, or container who/that was near the car.
My brakes failed 4/3/18 while i was in traffic. I was driving on a city street during rush hour. The car in front of me braked in traffic and i had plenty of brake distance but as my car slowed almost to a complete stop it suddenly felt as if the engine revved and propelled the car forward even though the brake was fully engaged. The only thing that stopped the car was that it ran into the car in front of me causing damage to both cars. I told the two officers that arrived about the problem with my brakes but they ignored me and issued a $165 ticket for "following too closely".the accident became a lawsuit and a rep from my insurance contacted me for details. I also told her about the problem with the brakes and once again was ignored.this past saturday (4/14/18 about 2 weeks after the first brake failure) i decided to go to the grocery store. After shopping i got into my car, hit the power button and put the car into reverse, my intent being to leave my parking space. I kept my foot on the brake since i saw a car approaching from my right in the parking lot. My car was stationary, but i had my foot on the brake and my car started to move in reverse, even though i had the brake pedal fully depressed. It just drove itself, in reverse, out into oncoming parking lot traffic. This time i was better prepared and since the car was moving from a complete stop, it wasn't going very fast so i pumped the brake pedal and that seemed to "reset" it and the brakes came back. This time i was able to stop the car before colliding with anyone. I have always loved this car but now i no longer feel safe driving it and unfortunately, i cannot afford to buy a new car. The stress alone is causing me to lose sleep and focus throughout my day. Every time i have to get behind the wheel and the worry that i may end up hurting someone else. This is a serious safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at 20 mph, the contact heard a warning whistle and a burning plastic odor. In addition, the contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The general emergency, abs and brake warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the relays, front brake rotors, brake pads, and brake actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Owner began noticing braking problem in november 2017. Brake pedal would go to floor with minimal braking. Problem continued to get worse. Owner took vehicle to toyota dealership after holiday period on 02/09/18 for diagnostics. Toyota advised owner of failure of the brake actuator assembly, $2500.00 repair, and dangerous to drive vehicle without repair performed. Toyota was aware of this serious brake defect in their vehicles and issued a warranty enhancement program zg1 to correct at no cost to owners. The enhancement program ended 31 december, 2017. My vehicle was diagnosed with exact brake failure problem 2 months later on 09 february, 2018. Toyota refuses to correct this catastrophic brake failure. Request nhtsa to issue new direction for toyota to correct this catastrophic brake failure for prius vehicles beyond the 31 december, 2017 date.
The vehicle unexpectedly shutdown while driving.there was no power and the brakes were boggy.the red triangle warning light came as well as the abs and engine warning lights.after pulling over the car restarted and drove fine but the red triangle remained on.the next day it was working fine.toyota was unable to find anything except a low voltage warning.
Abs and brake warning lights on. Actuator making noise.
The combination meter on my 2006 prius has an intermittent electrical short.this results in the dashboard lights going out while the car is moving.this problem with the electrical system on the prius can result in the brakes on the car failing.in addition the car often continues to stay on after we turn it off.this is also a safety hazard.toyota has refused our request to replace the defective combination meter, even though this is a widespread problem.
Brake actuator assembly failed. *dt
I own a second generationprius (2006), and it has the same brake symptoms that are being described by the owners of the 3rd generation model. When i apply the brakes while going over a rough surface, the brakes do not engage for a second or two. This has been the case since i purchased the car new, and i thought it was just a quirky characteristic of the hybrid, so i have learned to compensate by giving myself an unusually large distance between me and the car ahead of me. This doesn't always work, as people cut in front of me when the gap is large. I have not been in an accident, but there have been several near-misses with me almost rear-ending the person in front of me due to this brake problem. I hope the nhtsa is looking at all models of the prius for this defect. In my form below, i checked air and hydraulic brakes because there is not an option for anti-lock brakes on the drop down box.
1.brakes on my 2006 prius momentarily failed to respond, after a 1 - 2 sec delay they activated.at same time,the traction light flashes, but the car is not losing traction.this happened 4 x, one almost resulted in a crash.it is more likely to happen when braking while going over a bump in the road.there have been other times when the traction light flashes on unexpectedly, but effect on brakes is unknown: not braking then.3 different toyota dealers told me they couldn't find anything wrong.at one dealer, i went for a test drive with a mechanic.during the test drive, i was able tomake the traction light go on when there was no loss of traction.the invoice stated "test drove and checked operations.at this time could not duplicate customer's concerns."i wrote on the invoice "i was able to make the traction light go on when there was no loss of traction.i am not satisfied that the problem has been found and repaired."& on the signature line "not satisfied, (signature)"i wanted them to change the computer, but they said if they couldn't duplicate the problem, they couldn't change the computer.i insisted that they replace one component, and if the problem didn't reoccur, i'd know they found the solution.they bled the brakes, which was unlikely to be cause of the problem.when i went to pick up my invoice up 2nd time, the copy on which i had written my comments was returned to me, and a freshly printed copy- without my comments - was given to me & kept for their records. 2. Same car: headlight go out at unexpected times.2 toyota dealers told me that the bulb would cost $300, and installation would be well over $100 because they "had to take off the bumper to change the bulb!"i replaced the bulb myself (without taking off the bumper) but now, 9 months later, it is starting to go again. Toyota sent a letter saying it was how hid bulbs burned out & not a pblm w/ controller.if true, how is it that new bulb is also burning out?
Brake failure in prius 2006 model.car did not stop near a signal light, and would have hit another car infront of mine. Finally ended up driving into another lane fortunately there was no opposition traffic. In the second incident car did not stop for 15 ft near a stop sign, where there was alittle snow until abs acted. In both cases we got lucky. This needs to be investigated not only for 2010 model prius but also for previous models.
When braking quickly usually on rough surfaces, wet roads, slopes brakes temporarily fail as if no control over the car giving me an adrenaline rush. I have been driving like this for 4 years thinking is the characteristic of prius.june 30th 2011, i steered into the parking lot and was parking on the first spot at the right immediately after entry to parking lot at the speed of 5 mph. Approximately half way to curb i withdrew my foot off the gas pedal and put on the brakes slowly. I was expecting the car to halt prior to the curb line as usual. But it did not stop on the contrary it accelerated and went over the curb and right on the fence. The fence was approximately2 feet from curb; before it went on fence i looked at my feet and made sure it was on the brakes as could not believe what was happening to the car and yes i am 100% sure it was on brakes. I also applied parking brakes and put car in neutral and shut off the power, when it stopped over the fence. I have reported this to dealer as the car had been serviced 4 weeks prior to this incident at 32,431 miles. The dealer did health check scan twice taking 6 hours for each scan. After first scan i was told the car had front speed sensors codes and a low or abnormal high battery voltage. And advised to detect sensors in details and replace them at next appointment.second day after the manager did another health check for 6 hours, i don't know why another scan; and reported codes for low battery and speed sensors and ecu. None have potential to cause customer concern. They finally blamed the floor mat which was definitely not the problem. Surprisingly when i asked how did they take care of the codes? if sensors need to be replaced, they told me the codes are gone now. There were no details provided inspite of me asking several times why the car moves after applying brakes. Being a doctor i am concerned with safety and prevention more than anything.
This is in response to what i read in the nytimes:"in the united states, the national highway traffic safetyadministration has logged at least 136 complaints about the brakes on the 2010 prius. Many are from drivers who say the vehicle surgedforward or temporarily lost braking after driving over a pothole or other uneven surface, and many say it is a recurring problem."until i read this, i thought that it had been my imagination, because it was temporary, mildly disturbing, but didn't result in any damage. I own a 2006 toyota prius and my husband and i have experienced this sporadically since we bought the car march 15, 2006, probably no more than a dozen times in more than 100,000 miles logged.
Brakes momentarily stop working while braking on uneven surfaces such as hitting a crack or bump in the road, braking over a manhole cover, etc. I will loose breaking for about 1 full second. I have almost hit multiple people because of this issue, but so far have stopped just in time.this has happened since the car was new.toyota ignores my complaints, as they say it is part of the antilock brakes and how they operate, or they haven't been able to duplicate the issue when they test it.it is not normal operation of the antilock brakes!!!!i know how antilock brakes work and they don't let the car go with out brake for a full second or more.
Insufficient braking when a pot hole or a puddle is hit. Also the car "slips" when driving over wet surfaces.
1) toyota prius, 15mph, engaged brakes, hit small bump in road and anti-locking mechanism disengaged brakes.2) failure is braking mechanism in toyota prius will disengage.seems to be due to how the antilock system works.it causes the brakes to quit functioning.3) nothing.toyota would not admit to issue with braking.on 02/03/2010 toyota admitted to brake issues with toyota prius from my year.this is the reason for my complaint.
I was driving in slick conditions at roughly 15 mph approaching an intersection two stopped cars in front of me, and when i hit my brakes there was no response for the brakes. I tried to pump the brakes and still no response after about 20 seconds my brakes returned. In order to avoid the stopped audi in front of me i turned my wheel to the right and drove up on the sidewalk, my brakes returned and i was able to stop the vehicle without having to go too far on the sidewalk.this was not a normal slide from slick conditions i have no response from my brakes at all not abs pump at all, nothing.
My 2006 toyota prius has several issues with acceleration, braking, turning car off and on alarm goes off constantly and terrible gas mileage around 30 miles per gallon.
Had a minor front end accident with my toyota prius hybrid. Lost all brakes and could not turn off the power and stop after 10 minutes. I had to drive around an empty site in circles during this time. This was witnessed by a police officer, thinking i was crazy driving in circles. Had this happened in city blocks, many injuries or even deaths would have occurred.any similar complain previously?
We own a 2006 toyota prius and have experienced the same loss of braking problems that are the subject of the model year 2010 recall.on february 8th, my wife (with our infant in the back seat) was proceeding through a bumpy intersection and for a split second lost brakes on the vehicle.this is scary.i experienced the same condition more than once last year during snowy/slushy conditions.
When i drive over pot holes or uneven surfaces and apply my brakes, they disengage for a second or two before re-engaging, causing my vehicle to surge forward momentarily.this has happened since i bought the car new, and occurs at all speeds.i asked the toyota service department to fix it, but they said they couldn't recreate the problem, so had no way of fixing it (even though i explained in detail what was happening).again, this problem happens on a daily basis, and was reported to toyota.
When my 2006 toyota prius hits a bump or hole in the road while braking the car will surge forward. I have on many occasions almost collided with vehicles that have stopped in front of me after these "surge" episodes. It occurs at least once a day from or to work.
On a number of occasions, when i have applied the brakes while driving on a bumpy stretch of road, the brakes have not applied properly on my 2006 prius.the dashboard light indicating a skid would come on and the car would not handle properly.i have reported this to the dealer, who said it was a common feature of abs systems.i have compensated by not applying the brakes when hitting a bump or pothole, but it seems like the brakes should work in any such situation.this has happened on a number of occasions, most recently several weeks ago.in each case, the road surfaces were not wet, just bumpy.
When i go over a bump or uneven surface or grate or slippery surface while braking in my 2006 toyota prius, the abs (antilock brake system) and/or vehicle stability control/traction control activates.the problem is that when these systems do so, it feels like i lose all braking power and it seems as though the car accelerates.it is most apparent when it is wet out, but i've had this happen even in dry conditions.toyota dealership says that this is normal operation for the abs, but they seem to be correcting this same problem for 2010 priuses through a software change--but not any other year models.
Whenever the brakes are being applied at the time i go over railroad tracks or rough road such as potholes, the brakes feels like they disengage for a short time on my 2006 toyota prius (purchased new in 2006). Sometimes the anti-lock brake light comes on momentarily but not always.this has been occurring since i bought the car in 2006. I reported it to my toyota car dealer's service departmentand was told "the anti-lock brakes are supposed to do that."not in any of my other cars that have anti lock brakes.too bad toyota just cant tell the truth ever.this is abnormal braking behavior.
In november of 2007, i was driving my wife's 2006 toyota prius to take the family to lunch.i approached the intersection, i was on the cel phone, and the brakes failed to work and i crashed into a truck who was out in the intersection, causing damage to the front end of the prius.my wife had been complaining for months that the prius had brake failure incidents once a month.i would test drive the car, and could not get the brakes to fail.that is until the incident mentioned above happened.i immediately drove the car to the toyota dealer.i informed them that the brakes failed.i informed them that they would need to drive the car every day for a month before they could get the brakes to fail.they kept the car for a month, but did not test it as i recommended......and informed me that they could not see any problem, forcing me to pay out of pocket for the damages to the car $1,566.57....as well as for the $1,440.38 rental car bill.i immediately picked up the car and drove it to another manufacturers dealership and traded it in on honda accord.there was no way i was going to risk my families lives, driving that car another day.state farm claim number #[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
In 10/06, i had an incident where the brakes and steering of my 2006 prius ceased to function briefly, as i tried to brake at an intersection. I took the car in to my toyota dealer shortly after -- they checked it but found nothing wrong, so nothing was done. The day in question was drizzly and the roads wet. It was daytime, and i was driving with my children in boston, approaching the forest hills intersection.there were trolley tracks in the road (since removed), which i try to avoid, since i know they can be slippery. As i approached the intersection, going about 20 mph, i put my foot to the brake. At that point, it seemed to me that both the brakes and the steering ceased to function or froze up, so that i couldn't stop the car or keep it going straight. Thus the car kept going, veering to the right, with one wheel banging into and up onto a curb, before the car stopped. The whole thing took only a few seconds. I turned the car off and sat there in disbelief, since i'd experienced nothing like this in 30 years of driving.fortunately, there were no other cars close by, so i didn't cause an accident, and i had been going slow enough so that neither i nor my two boys were hurt. I have come to know the car better, and have learned that often when the road is slippery or rough, yellow warning lights will flash, and the brakes will seem briefly less crisp. It is possible that the wet conditions and the trolley tracks on the day of the incident contributed to what happened. However, i want to emphasize the qualitative difference of the 2006 incident. I'm not a car expert, but it felt to me like the car's electronic system had seized up, not like there was some mechanical problem. It felt as though there was a brief but complete severing of the connection between my actions with my feet and hands and how the car behaved. It was very frightening.
When pulling into a parking space in a parking garage, my car surged forward and crashedintothe concrete wall causing over $8,000.00 worth of damage and hurting my neck. A few months ago, i got a letter from toyota stating that the floor mat was the problem, so i removed the mat. However, last week while i was pulling into a driveway the car surged forward again. I was going slow and pushed on the brake hard and was able to stop before i hit anything. The car actually feels and sounds like it is accelerating.also, about 3 years ago when i first brought the prius in for routine maintenance i informed the toyota dealer at 5727 s 27th st. Milwaukeewisconsin,that the car feels like it is skidding when i apply the brakes whiledriving on a bumpy road. The skid light in the dash actually comes on. They said that there was no recall for this problem so they didn't even look at it. This is an ongoing occurrence. I haven't had an accident yet from this problem but i think that you should look into this also since i see that they are saying that only the 2010priuses have this problem. My car is a 2006toyota prius .
The abs has caused the brakes on my car to disengage when they should be engaged.i notified the toyota dealer a number of times over the past few years and they advised me that it was not a problem.in light of recent information that has come to the public awareness, i thought that it would be important to look further back into the origin of this problem.
I am contacting you to tell you what happened to me in my 2006 prius on september 14, 2007. I drove home and stopped at my mailbox to get the mail. The car shifted off of gas and onto electric. I was going approximately 3 to 4 miles per hour to make a y-turn to back into our driveway and when i pushed down on the brake the car thrusted forward while on electric with great force through the neighbor's six foot wooden fence where the car stopped (i don't know if it stopped on it's own or got hung up in fence and also stuck from hill decline.) i never had a chance to try pushing down on the brake a second time due to the fact it happened that fast and force full. The car was running on electric and barely moving. My gas pedal was not stuck and the mat had nothing to do with it. My husband checked the mat and actually kicked at the mat to see if it would move and it did not. Our mat was not even under the gas pedal. It was suggested that maybe my high heels made the gas pedal stick. I do not wear high heels and my foot was not on the gas pedal. It thrusted forward when i put my foot on the brake. It is clear to me that you have more of an electrical malfunction of some type. We contacted toyota who sent a representative who checked our car out while at the body shop and the repair guy said he was in the car for over an hourthe computer appeared to be cleared. Toyota told us there was no problem? we hope that you can figure this out and reassure us that our vehicle is safe. I am thankful that this incident happened at home due to the fact the day this incident took place i was at a local college campus and could of run over a group of young adults. Someone could of been injured or killed that day! it scares me that my car might do this again!
My 2006 toyota prius loses braking when trying to brake on uneven surfaces. The dash will light up the icon which displays uneven ground and when i apply brakes there is a momentarily lapse when the brake pedal does not respond. Also my left headlight and left taillight go on and off periodically.
I have a 2006 toyota prius.if i hit a pothole while i am braking, it feels like the brakes slip for a second and i lose my ability to brake while the car lurches forward.a second later everything is back to normal.the vsa light flashes concurrently with the incident.the first couple of times it happened, it really scared me, and i could have easily been in an accident.now i make sure to leave more than the normal space between me and the car in front of me in case this happens.i just assumed this was something the car did that i would have to get used to, but now that the 2010 prius recall has been publicized, the issue being described there seems very similar to the problemmy car has always had.
Over the past 1 1/2 years i've taken my prius to the toyota service with concern over my braking system three times.twice the head of service mechanics has driven with me seeing nothing unusual, the third time the service manager took the car out with me.they all vowed nothing was wrong.the reason i've been so concerned was due to the fact that the braking system didn't respond fast enough and more often than not, with wet pavement or raining, pressing the brakes with authority, the car will go into a slight skid with the dash skid light coming on.this entire senario has caused me to be overly cautious when braking anytime and in any situation.if a quick action is needed for speedy braking i question what would happen.it appears the people at toyota have just tried to appease me not believing nor understanding what's been in error.i don't feel so inadequate now that all the current information has come to light.was beginning to think i was the complainer without cause.i love my car - but am now even more hesitant about it's safety.must admit, i'm far more careful than ever, being on the lookout for possible braking situations in advance.
For the second time in the last several months, the braking system on my 2006 toyota prius completely failed to function, despite the pedal being fully engaged, and i rolled into the car ahead of me at low speed. The first incident took place in stop and go traffic on the freeway, the second while approaching an intersection, again, in heavy traffic. On both occasions my front bumper was seriously mangled - costing me several thousand dollars to repair and increasing my insurance rates considerably - while the other vehicle suffered little to no damage. My neck is extremely stiff and i no longer feel safe driving my car.
Brakes failed temporarily and momentarily when braking over potholes while approaching an interstate on-ramp.this is not at all the first time this happened.when braking while going over railroad tracks, especially double sets of tracks, it has been common that it would feel as if i was sailing over the tracks -- definitely not slowing down (even though i had my foot on the brakes) but maybe even speeding up.that too was the feeling i had, albeit momentarily, last week when i was braking over potholes.
In oct 2009 the yellow warning lights for the brakes came on in my 2006 toyota prius. Dealer said they recalibrated the abs sensor.then in dec 2009, the car would not brake properly and seemed to skid forward before the brakes would engage.happened numerous times in one trip and so i brought it to the dealer that day.they reproduced the problem and said they made some type of fix to the abs system.also said if it happened again they would put the money i had spent thus far (about $130.00) towards future repairs. The problem has not occurred again since then (a month ago) but i am afraid this problem may be related to problems others are having with their toyotas not stopping.
I have a 2006 toyota prius hybrid and i want to officially note that the breaking problem being discussed in the media is not limited to the 2010 model.i have experienced this problem consistently since i purchased the car new.i have informed the dealership several times as i brought my car in for service and each time they simply noted that the breaks should be working fine.the issue is that at slow speeds and traveling over uneven or bumpy surfaces, the prius does not break as it should.instead, the car seems to jerk and move forward with a sudden acceleration.
2006 toyota prius brake failure when exiting freeway (101) onto off ramp at rengsdorff ave., in mountain view. Roadway was slightly moist from light morning drizzle and accumulated oils on road but otherwise nothing unusual about road conditions... Exited freeway at approximately 30-35 mph and applied brakes but brakes did not engage and car skidded off the off ramp into a swale... Car became stuck in swale and suffered body damage to left side of car...a tow truck had to be called to drag it out of the swale...the brake problem was reported to dealer who did not acknowledge the problem and stonewalled me...also reported brake problem to toyota corporate headquarters (carlos a. Garcia) in torrance, ca and he would not acknowledge the existence of a brake problem in the 2006 prius.total cost of repair, rental car, towing , etc. Was approximately $5,400.00.
I read news coverage of prius brakes problems. I own a 2006 prius, and have noticed this problem throughout the last 4 years that we've owned it. So it is not only a 2010 problem. I did not report it in the past, because it never put me in danger (yet). However, whenever the car goes over a pothole or an uneven surface or a slippery patch, it seems to accelerate momentarily - it's sort of a "flying" sensation - not very pleasant, but short enough, so that control is quickly regained. I am not positive if my foot is on the brake every time it happens. I can follow up and pay more attention if there is follow-up with this complaining. Thanks.
My second generation toyota prius (2006) has always experienced the same brake slippage that is being reported for 3rd generation prius'.whenever i go over a bump or pothole, i temporarily lose control over the brakes and a warning light appears on the dashboard.
I own a 2006 prius which i was driving at low speed in a left turn behind a freight truck.as i approached the rear of the truck i applied the brake.the brake pedal depressed in the normal fashion, however, there was no response from the vehicle -- it continued to move forward with no change in speed.immediately aware that something was wrong, i quickly and methodically 1) visually confirmed that my foot was on the brake and that there was nothing obstructing the pedal, 2) checked my peripheral vision to confirm that i was indeed moving forward rather than the truck ahead of me moving backward and 3) placed both feet on the brake at full force and held firm while quickly visually checking that my feet were in fact on the brake.i also checked the dashboard to confirm that the car was on and in a normal "drive" gear.at last, it was too late and i smashed into the back of the truck, still with both feet on the brake.the truck driver emerged from the cab, a bit shaken but not hurt. His truck was not harmed as i hit a heavy metal frame that was attached to the back of the truck. The hood of my car was dented and scraped.in response, i removed the car from traffic, cancelled the meeting i was on the way to and slowly drove a very short distance to my employer's parking lot and parked the car.i called the nearest toyota dealer, explained that the brakes failed and, at the dealers recommendation, called their towing service to take the car to their service department.the service department examined the brakes and "found nothing wrong with the vehicle 'at this time.'"their diagnostic testing could not determine the cause.and, since they were unable to duplicate the situation, they are taking no responsibility for the brake failure.the car is still at the dealer as i do not feel it is safe to drive.
When i gently apply the brake to stop and the car lurches forward.in surprise, i apply greater force and the car comes to a stop.there is some problem with the electronics in the hybrid drive train that does not fully disconnect the drive when stopping. This occurs intermittently and i reported it to the dealer several years ago, thy could not duplicate or find any problem.they would not report or escalate it further, just dismissed the problem.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)to:[email protected] from:[xxx] subject:2006 prius brakes comments: i have a 2006 prius and have had intermittent brake problems(i bought the car new from the toyota dealer in 2007). The brakes do not always engage immediately when pressing the brake pedal. It feels as if the brakes are slipping before actually stopping the car. In light of the recent toyota brake recalls, i now have concerns that my car may also have brakes that may fail. [xxx]
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I read today's news about prius brake issues and i would like to point out that the same has happened to me several times in the past. I never thought this would be a defect, and did not file a complaint. When i brake, and there is a bump or pothole on the road, the cars tires seem to skid for a second or two. The vehicle skid indicator light comes on a while the car jerks forward.
I have a 2006 prius.i have experienced the braking problem that is reported for the 2010 prius for the entire time i have had this car (since 2006).occasionally the brakes will fail for a fraction of a second when braking over an uneven surface (train tracks etc).by now i am used to the problem though it does seem to occur more frequently over time.this problem is obviously not confined to the 2010 model.i reported the incident date below, but this is a frequently recurring problem.
My concern is with the braking capacity in my 2006 prius. I have noticed since i purchased the car (i am the original owner), that when i go over bumps, rough roads (including ice /snow), and my foot is applied to the brake, there is a jerking sensation and the car fails to stop. In fact, it lurches forward. I have discussed this phenomenon with other prius owners, but not until the latest safety recall for the 2010 prius, have i taken action. Thank goodness there was never a car or a pedestrian in front of me when this occured. I am putting yesterdays date as the date of incident, however this happens on a regular basis.
I have a 2006 toyota prius and for years i've had the same problem described in the news. At times when i drive over bumpy terrain, the car will lurch forward with sudden acceleration and the abs light will come on. I can re-gain control by hitting the brakes hard and/or pumping the brakes depending on the circumstance. This has happened many times since i bought the car new in january 2006. In these circumstances, my foot was off the gas pedal. I'm not sure if the brakes were being applied or not, but if they were, they were applied lightly. This happens regularly.
I read about the issue with momentary brake problems on the 2010 prius on bumpy roads. Have you investigated earlier model years? i have a 2006 prius and have experienced similar issues.*tw
You need to look at more than just the 2010 toyota prius in terms of braking problems. I have a 2006 prius with the same issue - loss of braking ability over uneven surfaces. Problem has occurred since purchase but i have never reported as i thought it was related to the abs/hybrid battery relationship.*tw
I believe that i experienced a brake failure.i was driving on a snowy local road.i do not know my exact speed, but i estimate it was about 30 mph (speed limit is 45 mph).i saw a car driving slowly in front of me and i tried to brake from about half a block away and was unable to do so.i put my foot on the pedal as hard as i could but it didn't seem to have any effect.because i was unable to brake, i ended up hitting the car in front of me.after the accident, i distinctly remember looking at my feet to confirm that i had my foot on the brake and not the accelerator, and i had, indeed, had my foot on the correct pedal.there was little damage to the other car (mostly a broken fender, i believe).my car experienced considerable damage to a headlight, wheel, door and a bit to the engine, but was repaired.the service technician showed me that my front tires were a bit low on tread (but not completely bald).the rear tires had been changed within the last two months.
Whenever brake is being applied at the time i go over railroad tracks or rough road such as potholes, the anti-lock brake light comes on and it feels like the brakes disengage for a short time on my 2006 toyota prius purchased new in 2006..my husband's suburu forester does not give this unsettling feeling, as if losing control, when in anti-lock braking mode.this has been occurring since i bought the car, on an occasional basis.i reported it to my toyota car dealer's service department before my warranty was up and was told "the anti-lock brakes are supposed to do that."i suspect it may be related to the regeneration of the electric battery while braking since this is a difference from other vehicles.
I have a 2006 prius and didn't make the connection until the news stories came out. I drove over railroad tracks and was going to make a right turn into a parking light right after the tracks. The light indicating rough road conditions came on and i pressed the brake peddle to slow down to make the turn into the parking lot and there was a delay in the brakes taking hold. It startled me, but i thought it was a characteristic of the car - this was the first time that i hit rough road and tried to brake immediately after since i bought the car. My reaction was to avoid that scenario by adjusting my driving, but now i'm wondering if this problem with the brakes isn't just limited to the 2010 prius. I haven't tried to repeat that sequence, but i do think other prius models should be tested. I recently had to have the abs cable replaced because the cable was damaged. The repair shop thought the damage may have been the result of driving off-road, but i've never driven the car off-road. Only on pavement. I don't know if the problem that occurred could have been related to the abs cable or not. I still have the damaged cable.
I experience surging when braking.
The prius brake failure has occurred several times since i bought the car in late 06. If i am on a wet road or a gravel road, it seems that when pushing the brakes, they not only fail but the car lurches. When this occurs a light in the dashboard goes off simultaneously. I contacted my dealer about it 2 years ago and was told it was not a brake failure but was just the way the technology for the brakes worked and that the car was fine. I was involved in a 6 car pileup almost one year ago, in which i was the 2nd car in line. The light went off during the accident itself and i believe that the braking might have been the cause of the wreck, now that i am aware of all of this. It felt almost exactly the same. I just assumed the car behind me was pushing me forward, but no at fault party could ever be determined.i called the dealer again today asking (since my car is still under warranty) ifthis could be repaired since it was now acknowledged and was told that until a recall occurred, toyota corporate had not informed them of a fix so nothing could or would be done. I find this unacceptable, as i am driving a vehicle i am paying a lot (for my income anyway) and it is so unsafe. I carry my newborn around in this thing! not only are the brakes a concern to me but the prius is also part of the floormat recall so you couple the two issues with brake and acceleration and you are asking for extreme risk when driving.i am very concerned that the car i am paying so much for is so risky to drive and would like to have toyota recall the car and repair this problem.
Toyota 2006 prius brake problem...i have always had the problem that jessica yellin outlined on cnn.as an engineer myself let me describe what the issue is.the short answer is that the anti-lock brake system conflicts with the traction control system on bumps and slippery surfaces.if you are braking and hit a pot hole or series of bumps (causing a wheel to spin slower than the rest) the anti-lock brake system kicks in and disables the brakes in an unacceptable manner.a yellow "traction" light on the dashboard flashes during this even, which lasts about a second unless further slipping occurs.i understand the goal of anti-lock brakes, the implementation on this car is just plain poor and unsafe.i have tapped other's bumpers in situations that i should have been able to stop in.at first i complained to the dealer, but after driving other's prius cars i found out they all do the same thing.(at least 2005 and 2007 models.)i have driven this car since september 30, 2006...and have over 40,000 miles.i am sure that this issue could be addressed by upgrading the firmware in the vehicle.or, disable anti-lock brake system so they work when i step on them!i have had no accelerator problems.
It was raining heavily with poor visibility.i drove about 15 mile mph on a one-lane road with no traffic lights or signals.isaw a car ahead of me and slow down even more to about 10 miles mpg and kept distance.when the car stopped suddenly about 30 feet away, i engaged the brake. However to my dismay, the car kept rolling.when i realized that i shout in panic "please stop, stop!"for about 8 second i hopelessly watched my car slowly ran into the car in front of me at a speed about 5 miles mph.because it was such a slow speed, my car's front bumper was almost intact but my hood was damaged by the rear bumper of the suv. I had an estimated damage about $1100. I thought it was because of the slippery road. After searching internet, i realized that the slow speed brake failures are well-documented by many drivers.other people's experience were very similar to what i experienced.therefore i would like to register my complaint.
While driving on a smooth dry road and gently and steadily braking, the braking ceases for a second, resulting in what seems like a surge forward, but it might be a cessation of the deceleration that results from the braking. Feels like a car is pushing my car from behind.this has happened about 10 or 15 times over the last few years.no accidents have occurred, but it's scary.i never reported it to the toyota dealer since i knew i could not reproduce the problem.
I have a toyota prius 06-when applying the brakes, especially over rough roads, they seem to momentarily fail before slowing the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius which was purchased in september 2006. He stated that while driving at speeds of less than 40 mph approaching a stop sign he removed his foot from the accelerator pedal, instead of slowing down the vehicle maintained the speed it was traveling. He then depressed the brake pedal and the brakes would not respond. There was no resistance in the brake pedal and it then it extended to the floorboard. The speed decreased slowly and he continued to push the brake pedal into the floorboard until the vehicle eventually came to a stop. The dealer advised him that there was nothing wrong with the pedal or the brakes and that he should remove the floor mats from the vehicle. The floor mats were not close enough to the brake or accelerator pedalwhen the failure occurred. No repairs have been made to the vehicle. On two additional occasions, the contact experienced the same failure. He also received a letter from toyota in regards to a recall campaign id number: 09v388000, vehicle speed control accelerator pedal, however, he was not aware if his vehicle was included in the recall or not. The vin was not accepted.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 70,000.
Accident occurred in 2007.i was driving in moderate traffic on a two lane road.a car, two cars ahead of me, slammed on their brakes, and forced everyone else to quickly brake.i also slammed on my brakes, to avoid a collision.my brakes failed to respond in time, and resulted in my rear ending an suv in front of me.the accident caused several thousands of dollars worth of damage to the front end of the car.no air bags were deployed.
On 1/30/2010 at or about 9:00am. My daughter's 2005 toyota prius brakes failed enroute to mammouth.no snow or rain was on roadway.we have been unable to reach he since, but our sending this complaint to document this incident in the event an accident occurs.
I have a brake problem with my 2006 toyota prius. Several times (at least 6 times) the brakes have failed to function when i try to stop. The car does not respond when i press the brake pedal and continues to move forward several seconds. So far i have been lucky and not have had an accident but it has been close several times. I have taken the car to the dealership twice but they have not found any problems. They tell me that in order to correct the problem, they must replicate the problem in order to fix it and so far this has not been possible. This keeps happening and i feel very unsafe while driving.
This is a complaint about the brakes and/or traction control system on my 2006 toyota prius.this is an ongoing issue and has been ongoing as long as i have owned the vehicle.i am the first owner.the fault is as follows:when passing over road surfaces that cause the traction control system on the vehicle to activate (gravel, pot hole, snow, standing water, etc.), braking and acceleration control is temporarily lost.this loss of control persists for 1-3 seconds.of particular concern are instances in which a yielding situation accompanying a merging or turning maneuver present themselves.in these situations, if the car passes over a road surface which causes an activation of the traction control system, i am unable to stop the car or to accelerate out of danger.i fear that i will find myself in the situation where i am trying to slow down to yield to a vehicle while making a right turn on a red light and will be able to do so due to the loss of braking/acceleration control accompanying the activation of the traction control system.in such a situation, i would be unable to avoid a high-speed collision on the driver's side of the vehicle.i have lived with this danger for the last 4+ years, but in the light of recent developments, i feel it is appropriate to raise this issue through this complaint system.
I read the article today regarding prius brakes and i definitely have that issue all the time in my 2006 toyota prius.whenever i hit a pothole or a slippery service and apply the brake, it feels like the brake stops working and the cars moves forward more quickly.then, it feels like the car re-engages the brakes.i have not yet had an accident relating to this, but it is most definitely something i have experienced many times.i have not approached toyota or my dealer about it (in part because i am not nearby to my dealer).
Momentary loss of braking while driving over a bumpy surface, over small potholes, rough patches etc., the car lunges forward at the same time my traction control light will flash on and off until the road smooths out.
Momentary brake slippage at slow speeds when we hit something slippery like a wet manhole--much as has been described elsewhere. It has *not* yet been a major problem.
"!", abs, and vsc lights come on and brakes stop working - while driving.must coast to side of road, turn off vehicle, and restart.then brakes work for a while until problem recurs.replaced brake stroke sensor.fixed problem for 17 months - 20,000 miles.again, brakes fail while driving.getting code dtc 1247 - fault in stroke sensor.told part is out of warranty and must be replaced again.vehicle shouldn't have a part that fails every 20,000 miles resulting in complete loss of braking while driving.
My 2006 prius also feels like the brakes aren't working correctly when i go over a pothole, similar to what has been described in the 2010 prius in today's news report.i suspect the problem is not confined to just the 2010 prius, but all years.
Brakes seem to fade or release upon stopping at a stop sign.it feels like the brake just gives up for a second.this has happened numerous times.i originally thought the road was slick but it has happened 20 times.i used the yesterdays date since.
I have experienced the same braking issue described in the media on my 2006 toyota prius.the brake system appears to fail momentarily when slowing and braking on uneven surfaces.this occurs routinely (weekly) when turning a specific corner in my neighborhood, where the road is uneven.the incident date listed below is the most recent date.
I would like to make the agency aware of my experience with thetraction control system on my 2006 toyota prius.i understand that it is being investigated for the 2010 model but i have very similar issues with my 2006.this is an ongoing issue and occurs regularly from time to time (and has since i purchased the vehicle new).when passing over road surfaces that cause the traction control system on the vehicle to activate (wet road, gravel, pot hole, snow, etc.), braking and acceleration control is temporarily lost. This loss of control persists for 1-5 seconds when braking, and indefinitely when trying to accelerate (i.e. When on snow).braking distance is clearly increased, as the vehicle does not apply the brakes at all.i have had several incidents where i had maintained a safe following distance, but nearly ran into cars stopping in front of me (due to my vehicle not braking appropriately).merging is also an issue at times, as is accelerating (into traffic or out of a hazardous situation on snowy/wet roads).i feel that the best solution would be the ability to deactivate the traction control system.unfortunately toyota is not currently offering a way to do this.
1) steering wheel/shaft appears to be improperly supported; feels loose when turning lock to lock since new. Have brought to the attention of four (4) toyota dealers when service performed (have taken to toyota for all service work since new), all have advised that there is "nothing wrong" with the vehicle. It is the only vehicle we have ever owned that has this sense of disconnect and potential for a much more serious issue were there ever a steering failure.2) over rough roads (when vehicle was driven in seattle and bellevue, wa) when stopping, the abs system seems to activate prematurely and increase stopping distances. We have other vehicles with abs brakes which do not activate so readily and stop so slowly.as it relates to incident date(s): since new, vehicle purchased november 2005.
2006 toyota prius.braking behavior identical to what has been described in the 2010 prius models.when traveling over a rough patch of pavement or potholes at low or moderate speed, the vehicle braking seems to release.the best way to characterize this is that as the vehicle bounces over the rough pavement during breaking and the weight is applied and released from the wheels due to the up/down motion, the brakes release and re-apply inconsistent with the steady pressure i apply on the brake pedal.this is beyond the behavior expected by the abs.no accident or damage has yet occurred, but the behavior is disturbing.not meaning to pile on with the ongoing troubles with toyota, but the description of the braking in my 2006 vehicle is identical to what is described in the 2010 prius model.
I own a second generationprius (2006), and it has the same brake symptoms that are being described by the owners of the 3rd generation model. When i apply the brakes while going over a rough surface, the brakes do not engage for a second or two. This has been the case since i purchased the car new, and i thought it was just a quirky characteristic of the hybrid, so i have learned to compensate by giving myself an unusually large distance between me and the car ahead of me. This doesn't always work, as people cut in front of me when the gap is large. I have not been in an accident, but there have been several near-misses with me almost rear-ending the person in front of me due to this brake problem. I hope the nhtsa is looking at all models of the prius for this defect. In my form below, i checked air and hydraulic brakes because there is not an option for anti-lock brakes on the drop down box.
I have 2006 prius and i have brake failure frequently if i hit a bump, pot hole, manhole cover, railroad track etc.it is un-nerving as i feel as if i am airborne for a while as i know i have no contact with the road.
This is about the 2006 prius. If i am braking and hit a bump, the car momentarily losing braking power and does not slow down until the brakes kick in again. I have described this problem to two other generation ii prius owners and they have said they experience the same thing, one an elderly gentleman yesterday. I will put today's date because i can make it happen every day coming down a hill with some old roadwork on it. I reported this to the dealer first in 2007. Nothing was done.
If you use the brakes and happen to go over a bump, pothole, slippery spot, etc., the brakes stop functioning for a few seconds.this has happened ever since i bought the car in 2006.because it is a hybrid, i thought it was just something peculiar to the car (the date given is an estimate only).however, when they mentioned the brake fix for the 2010 prius, the problem seemed to be the same as i was experiencing.i told the dealer and they said the fix would be different for my model because the computers are different and they had gotten no information regarding earlier cars, only 2010s.i might be able to understand the wheel going over the problem spot in the road not functioning, but the other three should not stop working, and that is exactly how it feels.i have since heard of at least one other person with an earliermodel that has the same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact was driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions.there was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended increase in acceleration.the driver applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down.the gear shift failed to operate in the "neutral" position.in addition, the entire gear indicators illuminated at the same time.the vehicle was driven into a barrier of dirt as a result of the vehicle coming to a complete stop.the failures occurred on four separate occasions.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the technician was unable to duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunctions.the failure mileage was 41,404.
Abs or traction control engages unnecessarily when braking on uneven road surfaces, potholes, bump in road, or on wet surfaces.
I am an owner of a 2006 toyota prius. I don't have a specific date since this type of failure has occurred several times. I construed this to be a part of the prius and did not think of lodging a complaint.but based on today's (2/3/10) report on prius' brake issues from japan, i feel compelled to point out that:there has been a typically recurring problem of the tires skidding as the brakes loose their grip when i have hit the brake as i am crossing a pothole or a road expansion joint or minor bump (not speed bumps) or just a wet spot. This condition has been noted regardless of the condition of the tires - meaning even on brand new tires. The vsc lights comes on when the car glides/skids over and moves past the point where i had wanted to slow down. I am not sure of the type of brake in this vehicle so i will be checking off all 3 kinds.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle lost complete power, shut off and she had no control over the vehicle; however, she was able to restart it within five minutes. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle needed a new battery which she purchased and installed. Two weeks later, the failure occurred again. She took the vehicle to a second dealer who performed a diagnostics test which a code produced cited that a brake problem occurred. She called the manufacturer and a representative stated that they would notify her. On 3 occasions, when the vehicle was parked, the lights would flash on and off then the horn would honk for about a minute. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 57,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I have experienced the same problem as described in the 2010 toyota prius brake recall on multiple occasions. "the anti-lock braking causes the car to have an "inconsistent brake feel" during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slippery surfaces. The abs is operating as it's supposed to." i have not been in a situation where it has caused or almost caused an accident, but it would only take one time. Please look into addressing this issue.
Almost immediately after purchasing the vehicle, i went over a pothole and the car lurched forward briefly.unsure if an acceleration issue or a braking issue.it has happened numerous times, but has been minor.i have reported this to toyota, but they ignored most of my emails to my surprise and disappointment.today, i turned the corner and hit a small pothole.i felt it lurch, but the brakes did not work. I pumped them and no brakes. I pushed the on/off button and held it for the 3 seconds they recommend and it did not turn off the car.it took over 5 seconds before finally turning off and i coasted to a stop.it was terrifying!!! once i calmed down and tried to start the car, it would not turn on and then once it did, it would not go into drive ... Only neutral. This happened 4 or 5 times before i was finally able to get it into drive to get home.i immediately called toyota on amherst dr. In springfield, va and spoke.he said it was not under warranty and that i would have to pay for a rental car. I let him know how displeased i was and he was kind and said he'll talk to his boss in the morning.i have told toyota that i am afraid of my car ........ Upgrade that to terrified! this was a very scary event.the 2010 car owners should not be more important than those of use with an earlier model of this car.it's not the floor mats.it's not the sticky accelerator pedal.it's their computer system and i need to have toyota respect my safety too and support this dangerous car that i'm stuck with.i would appreciate your help.
I was traveling about 25 mph on a side street during broad daylight.i applied my brakes to stop but the car continued to roll forward.the brake pedal did not depress to the floor - rather it just remained in the normal depressed condition and did not stop the car at all.i then pumped the brake and it finally engaged on the third try although i was already thru the stop sign and into the intersection.luckily, there were no cars ahead of me nor was there any cross traffic at the intersection.there was no snow or ice on the ground.my car is a 2006 toyota prius with 24,400 miles traveled at the time of the incident.it was purchased in july of 2006.a follow up check of the brakes on tuesday at a local toyota dealer on the 16th resulted in the following""checked for diagnostic codes - everything fine." hardly calming.the pad wear indicator was not displayed.
2006 prius brake pedal slowly moves to floor when foot held on brake pedal, i.e., at a stop sign. Toyota service tech said this is normal and that brake would hold even when pedal is fully depressed. I this true?
1996 toyota prius - (3) things i have noticed when operating car.(1) when braking and going over rough pavement, car will behave as though it is hydroplaneing - the brakes not slowing the car for a brief period until car settles down.this can happen when going as slow as 5 mph.the faster one is going when hitting the rough pavement, the farther the car will travel before braking sensation re-appears.i believe this occurs everytime i travel rough pavement (la city streets, not back country or 4 wheeling).note that warning light on dashboard does light suggesting loss of control.i called dealer service center and described problem, they assured me that no safety warnings or recalls had been made.2) when turning off cruise control, car will accelerate slightly for approximately 1-2 seconds.this is most noticeable when trying to exit carpool lane in heavy traffic and spacing is limited.again called dealership and assured no safety notices or recalls.i now cover brake when turning off speed control.3) car just eats up hid headlight (9 in 80k miles + 2 original installed) and taillight bulbs (11 + 2 originally installed).again no safety notices or recalls.i replace them as i notice them.i have never had both headlights go out at once as described on your website.note that other than the above issues/concerns, this car has been a great car with no service except for gas, oil changes, and replace the bulbs when they go out.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.i have experienced dramatic changes in braking deceleration with the brake pedal at constant pressure, but when driving over bumpy roads or potholes (such as those on my home street).the sudden decrease of deceleration is accompanied by an indicator on the dashboard telling me i'm going over bumpy terrain,the braking change lasts on the order of a second.this phenomenon has occurred repeatedly during my ownership of the car, always under similar circumstances.it occurs both at low speeds (e.g. On my street) and high speeds (e.g. On a potholed freeway).your reporting system asks for a specific date, mileage, and speed at which the failure occurs.i have entered arbitrary values.i emphasize that (1) this phenomenon has occurred repeatedly since just after my purchase of the new car and continued to the present (the car has 50k miles at present), and (2) has occurred at various speeds.
When applying the brakes gently, on a modest downgrade, braking effects stops for a second or two then kicks in hard.the anti-skid braking light flickers on the instrument panel.this happens to me consistently at the same location near our home:northbound, right-lane, on 10th ave e, approaching e. Roanoke st in seattle.i have come to expect it now, and take measures to be extra cautious etc.it should not happen.it is a safety defect. It is more likely to happen if i hit a bumpy patch of pavement at the time.
I have a 2006 toyota prius. When i am braking on a bumpy road, or over a pothole, the brake will cut out for a brief period, leading to a sensation of sliding. This has happened repeatedly. The incident date is just an approximation of the last time it happened. It has happened since the car was new.
If i hit a bump while braking in my 2006 prius, the brakes give-out and i have re-brake.it only happens at slow speeds,and only when i hit a bump or pot-hole.when i mentioned it to the dealership 2 years ago, they said they were aware of the issue, and i should just re-apply the brakes.it still happens today.
While driving on normal, dry straight roads, the skid control activates and the brakes engage. This began happening 1 week ago after the tires were rotated at the dealer. Car is 4 years old. Dealer states that ecu must be replaced.
2006 toyota prius brake failure - car suddenly accelerates forward when braking and running over a discontinuity in the road or wet pavement.
I came to a stop and the car actually came to a stop and then suddenly started creeping towards the other car. I thought i was accidentally pressing the gas pedal as well but i wasn't so i started pressing hard on the brake and nothing! i started pumping the brakes and the car stopped. Then i continued my drive as usual without it happening again.no lights came on, nothing unusual. Just weird.car has almost 36k miles 06 model.
Whenever i drive over rough surfaces the brakes won't engage for a few seconds. On several occasions i almost hit the car in front of me or i drove into an intersection and was almost in an accident. I asked a mechanic at the dealership about it and he said that is just how the car is, so nothing was done. It has been an on-going problem since i bought the car in 2006, so the approximate incident date below is irrelevant.
I was coming to a stop on a busy street. As i applied brakes, the brakes did not "catch." i couldn't avoid the car in front of me as both surrounding lanes were full. I literally watched helplessly as i hit the car in front of me. My car is a 2006 toyota prius with 27,000 miles on it. It also had all the regular maintenance checks as well with no problems noted.
While braking harder or more suddenly than normal (usually on downhill) the skid control system kicks in, but for a second or two the brakes feel like the disengage and then go on again.for a split second every time it happens it makes me have a flush of panic.
Braking effectiveness is reduced or non existent when hitting a bump, pothole or uneven road surface at slower speeds as reported by 2010 prius owners. This has been occurring since i took delivery of the new vehicle in june 2006 and have been told by various dealers that "this is how abs works in the prius, just keep applying steady pressure to the brakes, they will eventually catch again and you'll stop". Until hearing news reports today of other owners with similar issues i though this was normal (though somewhat unnerving behavior) for a hybrid with regenerative braking systems.
My wife and i own a 2006 prius that we purchased new.our prius has the exact same braking problem that i read about today involving the 2010 prius that you are starting to investigate.applying the brakes while driving over bumps will cause repeated momentary lose of braking.i never reported it to the dealer.i just thought that was the way it was and was careful about braking on rough roads.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact stated that the vehicle would not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed.the failure caused her to rear end another vehicle while driving less than 35 mph.the vehicle behind the contact witnessed that her brake lights illuminated; however, the vehicle failed to stop.the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed.the failure mileage was 25,000.
When coming to a stop the brakes stutter or grab.it is explained in detail at this thread:http://priuschat.com/-t11858.htmland here:http://priuschat.com/index.php?act=st&f=19&t=16922.
When driving on roads that are curved, when changing lanes, or on streets that are wet, the car feels unbalanced, and requires a quick steering adjustment to regain normal operation. Incidents like these occur too frequently, at least three times a week, and when they occur, the vehicle's red skid light is illuminated (i suppose it is related to this model's anti-skid and/or traction control feature that was not standard equipment). Traction control was an optional feature that the dealerships offered in more expensive packages of the 2006 prius bundled together with other items that were not related to driving safety, which made the packages unnecessarily expensive, and was a factor in my decision to not opt for this upgrade. However, given the frequency of occurrence, i felt the need to report this in case other drivers are experiencing similar issues. The date i have selected corresponds to the purchase date of the vehicle, not to any particular incident or accident, as this is a recurring problem. Fyi, tires, brakes, steering, and alignment have all been checked and maintained as per toyota's suggested guidelines.
We have a 2006 prius and have had several times that the brakes feel that they give out when a bump is hit. Our dealer says that toyota says to push harder on the pedal. This has happen about 8 or 10 times in the last year. The car does stop but your aren't sure it will.
My 2006 toyota prius exhibits the same loss of braking on rough surfaces that has been reported for the 2010 prius. I have noticed this on many occasions, when braking a low, city-driving speeds. When i hit a bump, there is a loss of braking. It feels like the car "slips" forward for a moment. I have not experienced this at higher speeds, nor has it resulted in a dangerous driving situation, so i have not thought to report it previously. However, with the announcement of the 2010 prius recall, i am concerned that there has been absolutely no mention of the braking problem in prior year models. I am sure that there many other owners of the 2006 prius who have experienced the same lack of braking.
I understand there is a study and possible recall about the braking system on the 2010 toyota prius.i am an owner of a 2006 toyota prius.i think every model year of the toyota prius line should be investigated.i too have a problem when the vehicle goes over a bump or railroad tracks when braking.the brakes disengage for several seconds and you continue to maintain speed.an indicator light comes on, on the dashboard like you are sliding.it is very disconcerting. This event occurs almost every time you go over a bump when braking. I am the only owner of the vehicle which was purchased in march of 2006. I would highly, highly, highly recommend that the nhtsa investigate all toyota prius brakes in every year manufactured. With total sincerity - thank you.(ps - this form requires me to put in an incident date - there are multiple with no specific date, so i am putting today's date).
I am a rural mail carrier with well over 350,000 miles driven on my route withoutincident.i drive in all road conditions on gravel and paved roads. I was driving my 2006 prius on a wet but not muddy gravel road at about 38 mph. The back end began to slide a little.i let up on the gas with no response. I pressed the brake pedal with no response. I went into a deep ditch filled with 3 ft tall grass. I steered to drive the center of the ditch and continued with the brake fully depressed for about 15-20 ft, ripping the tall grass out by the root as i went.the car traveledover a driveway approach, still at 35 mph, striking the approach with the left front corner with enough force to bend the frame and do other serious damage, but with no airbag deployment.i continued over the approach and down the ditch, still at 35 mph, for another 30 or more feet.i was pressing and holding the brake and lifting the gas pedal with my toe.the gas pedal was not stuck and the engine's rpms were low. Only when i put the car in neutral did it slow to stop.it took several attempts to get the car out of this ditch as the traction control kept lurching and stalling.i was able to drive the car out and home without incident. It had to be towed to a dealership for over $4000 in repairs.this was in mid-2008 and i don't know if any corrections made or were even known at that time. This was an absolutelyterrifying situation.the car did not respond to any action i took.i had no control what so ever.thecar is no longer driven..
2 brake problems: (1) brakes do not work well on snow.i have slid through 3 stop signs since purchased car in 2006.brake applied but no or very slow response.i try to avoid driving during snowstorms as a result. (2) when braking on wet or uneven (broken pavement, potholes, manhole covers, etc.) roadway, yellow light blinks on dash and car momentarily -- for 1/2 or 1 second -- does not respond to brake pedal.car feels like it is flying, like you are totally out of control of the vehicle.this has happened at least one dozen times since i have owned the car.
I drive a 2006 toyota prius. I have experienced odd skid-like behavior while applying the brakes on bumpy roads or loose gravel. Most notably this happens at low and decelerating velocities (maybe 15 mph?) when the vehicle encounters broken pavement or loose gravel. It is often associated with the prius' 'slippery surface' icon on the dash being lit. When this occurs it feels like the brakes do not function for a brief period. I have not had an accident as a result, but the experience has occurred at least 4 times over the four months i've owned it. Also, the front hid headlamps flicker on and off periodically making it dangerous to drive at night. I will report these problems to toyota and based on the high volume of identical complaints i believe they should cover the cost of fixing these problems.
Ever since i got my 2006 prius, the brakes have briefly stopped working when i try to stop quickly or on a hill when it is wet or icy outside.on february 24, it was very icy, and the car completely locked up when i was going down a hill.i was going very slowly when i started going downhill, but nothing happened when i tried to steer or push down the brakes and i got in an accident.i contacted toyota, but they only tested it when it was dry outside, and i have never had any trouble when it was dry.they told me nothing was wrong.since then, i have had increased trouble stopping at stoplights when it is wet.the whole car seems to lock up and i slide toward the light for a few seconds before the brakes re-engage.i am trading the car in, as i am afraid for the safety of my children in this car.
Nhtsa id:193333i understand that the japanese government is investigating a braking issue on 2010 priuses -- involving slipping or surging forward when the brakes are applied.this is not unique to the 2010 model; our 2006 prius slips in the same way, under the same circumstances: when the driver brakes at slow speeds on a wet surface like a light rail track, or goes over bumps or into potholes while braking. It feels as if there are no brakes, and the car lurches forward. This has happened only on flat streets -- never on hills. The problem occurs about twice a month. In conversations about this problem, the toyota dealer tells me any vehicle will do this, but the anomaly is one i have never experienced in any other car i've owned, including 2 toyotas. In other words, nothing has been done to address this situation, because the dealers say there is no defect."approximate incident date" question below makes no sense, because this is a recurring problem. Also, "mileage" information is useless, since this has happened dozens of times.
My prius has always had issues with the brakes making a clicking sound when stopped at a light, etc. I have complained from day one and always been told it was normal. By 2008 the brakes were not working well at times and the pedal would go almost to the floor at times and not at others. The dealership checked this and told me there were no problems. In feb 2008 the brakes completely failed while i was driving on a city street and the pedal went all the way to the floor and i hit the car in front of me. The dealership again said that there were no problems and that the brakes were fine. I have had numerous incidents since with the pedal going almost to the floor at times and not at others. If i hit potholes or am on really rough streets the traction control light comes on and i lose complete control of the vehicle for a few seconds with the inability to brake. The dealership has repeatable said there are no issues when they check the car. This week, on monday, the battery died and i took it to the dealership for a replacement. As always, i asked them to check the brakes and now they say there is a major issue with the brake actuator that could cause intermittent loss of braking ability and that the car is not safe to drive. Since the car isn't under warranty now (but was when the accident occurred) they don't want to pay for the repair. They put me in a rental car for the past three days since they said my car wasn't safe to drive. Today they decided they weren't paying for the repair, after talking with "corporate", and that the car is safe to drive without the repair! when i check the nhtsa site i see lots of similar complaints about the 2006 prius and am even more concerned than ever. If you have experienced a similar problem, please take the time to file a complaint to force an investigation of yet a new issue with toyota and safety issues!
2006 toyota prius. Consumer states brake actuator issues *tgwthe consumer stated noises started to occur while the vehicle was in motion, when parked and after the engine was turned off.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. Whenever the contact attempted to apply the brakes while driving 30 mph, she noticed that the vehicle suddenly surged forward causing the contact to increase braking pressure in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was working properly. The contact noticed the failure immediately after the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 14000.
You need to broaden the investigation of the 2010 prius braking issue to include at least the gen ii prius (2004-2009).what's been described in the press (since several months ago) regarding reports of braking problems on the 2010 prius has been a problem for me with my 2006 prius since i got it.i checked and posted to priuschat.com on it years ago, and found many others have experienced the same problem.note that the common wisdom on the site is that the issue is actually "traction control" that aggressively disengages the drivetrain when the wheels spin at a significant differential, in order to protect the drivetrain.this action disengages regenerative braking.the switch to conventional friction braking has a delay, and causes the (quite startling and scary) absence of braking for a brief period.this explanation is consistent with the fact that an analogous problem happens for acceleration, when hitting uneven pavement, potholes, etc.i.e., acceleration is momentarily disengaged.(this, itself, can be quite startling if one is pulling out into traffic, and suddenly loses power.)i marked the incident date as the approximate time i purchased this vehicle.as i said, it has been a problem since the outset.before i became acclimated to the behavior, i probably experienced a startling loss of braking roughly once per week or so.once i came to recognize what was happening, i learned to ease off the brake pedal myself, as i approached a problem feature in the road (like a pothole or manhole cover) in order to avoid it.since then, i only rarely miss something, and experience the loss of braking problem perhaps once every few months.the matter would definitely be perceived as serious by typical drivers -- it's a heart skips a beat, worry that you're going to hit the car in front of you kind of feeling.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)i have a 2006 toyota prius that has the same braking problem reported for the 2010 model year. The local toyota garage said they don't know anything about a problem with the 2006 model. They told me to call toyota but i haven't been able to get through. The vin number for the car is [xxx]
When i go over a rough patch on the pavement while braking in my 2006 prius, the skid light comes on briefly on the dash and the car lurches forward even though my foot is on the brake. It feels like the computer is perceiving the possibility of a skid and is compensating by accelerating until the pavement is smooth. Fortunately no one has been in front of me when this happens and i haven't hit anyone. But it has happened repeatedly and it takes a time before the car responds to my own handling and brakes again. This is more than just what you might expect and want from electronic stability control.
I drive a toyota prius 2006.it has not been the subject of any official recalls other than the map recall.however, i am writing that this car suffers from the same brake defect which has been recently reported on in the newer prius models.that is, whenever i drive over a pothole or a slippery surface, the brakes disengage as a result of the stabilization system.it occurs frequently, but i have become relatively use to it, such that it doesn't bother me anymore, though i know it is a serious problem.so far i have not done anything to repair the problem, primarily because there has been no official problem with it declared.i hope this changes.
I have now had three separate incidents of the brake failing on my car: march 15, 2007; december 4, 2008; and january 16, 2010. On march 15, 2007:'i was in stop and go traffic on the freeway, traveling about 15 mph.'i was rolling, with my foot off the brake and accelerator.'the car in front of me (about 3 car lengths) put onbrakes.'i applied my brake, and it felt normal, but the car did not stop.'i kept my foot on the brake and tried to press harder (pressing on the brake and getting no response was very disorienting; i actually checked to see if my foot was on the brake.)'it was the car in front of me that stopped me, not my brakes.'after i was stopped by the collision, my brakes worked again.i filed an accident report with my insurance company, and i had the car towed to the service department of the toyota dealership in carlsbad ca where i bought the car. The car was 'quarantined' by your company. I was without a car for several days until a toyota inspector came to the dealership to inspect my car. The inspector found nothing wrong and the car was returned to me. On december 4, 2008, similar circumstances:'i was in stop and go traffic, traveling about 10-15 mph.'i was coming to a rolling stop as i approached a red light. There was one car in front of me.'i applied the brake, but the car did not stop.'i took my foot completely off the brake and slammed it back down onto the brake.the car stopped, but i very nearly bumped into the car in front of me. 'i took the car to the toyota carlsbad service department again. 'they inspected the brake system and checked the codes, and couldn't find anything wrong.the third brake failure happened on january 16, 2010. The brake failed when i was parallel parking. I took my foot all the way off the brake and pressed down again. The brake worked on the 2nd attempt. Luckily, i did not hit the car in front of me. I did not take the car back to the dealership svc dept; i knew it would do no good.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact was attempting a right turn at 25 mph when the anti-lock brake light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake would not engage when applied.the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 117,000...updated 01/04/12the consumer stated the failure has happened numerous times and the replication at the dealership has been unsuccessful. On a recent rainy day, the abs light illuminated at each brake application and the brakes would not apply for 1-2 seconds. Effectively, leaving the vehicle with no brakes. The abs related brake failure would also occur on bumpy roads at low speeds with dry pavement. Updated 01/11/12
Loss of braking capability when slowing over potholes and loose pavement.this has been reported in the 2010 prius - i'm here to tell you, it's not a new problem.i have a 2006 prius and it's done this since i bought it new.at first it alarmed me, now i'm used to it - hasn't bothered me enough to quit driving it or take it back to the dealer for this.happens 5-10 times per week.
2006 toyota prius. If it encounters bumpy road while turning and braking, then stability indicator will light up and brakes will stop working for about a second. It feels like the car is being driven on ice. It can be reproduced at will. Just bumpy road surface and turning/braking at the same time. Did not take it to a dealer to have it looked at it though. Learned to live with it.
My 2006 toyota prius completely loses braking when i run over rough road.this has happened since i purchased the vehicle new in march of 2006.i have always thought the front of the car was light and my wheels were actually jumping off the ground, but with the safety recall of new 2010 priuses for the same problem under the same conditions, i realized this is a system problem.
I experience momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump with an earlier model toyota prius.my prius is a 2006 model (2nd wave).this occurs every time i go over one particular spot in my usual commute, and any other spot where the road is rough.
Issue relating to prius brakes. I have a 2006 prius and have experienced the brake issue ever since i've owned the car. I don't think it is entirely brakes, because i've also experienced it while accelerating and one of the wheels loses traction. I think it is the traction control system / abs. Anyway, i've learned to cope with it, the dropout is only for less than a second, and there's never been an accident (or even near accident) because of it. This latest event was slowing down for a turn and one of the wheels went over a manhole cover. That wheel locked up and theabs light came on, and the brakes cut out and then back in.
After going over significant bumps or potholes, occasionally brakes hesitate to catch. Began within a month of purchasing vehicle. Reported to dealer,test drove for approx. 5 minutes and could not repeat so they ignored my complaint.problem persists, but to date have not had vehicle fail to stop.have over 80,000 miles on prius.
I'm filing this as it may relate to your current investigation of the toyota prius braking system.i have a 2006 toyota prius with electronic stability control (esc).i've noticed that, at times when the esc is activated by a bumpy/slippery road, that attempting to activate the brakes (via the pedal) at that moment (shortly after the esc has activated, per the dashboard light) will sometimes "fail".the "failure" being that the brake pedal will depress to the floor (often with a 'clunk' noise - maybe the brake pedal hitting the floor?) without activating the brakes.i've found, every time, that releasing and re-depressing the pedal activates the brakes without fail.this has happened on numerous occasions so the "approximate incident date" i've entered is a best guess of the most recent occurrence.
Brakes on my 2006 prius do not work immediately when applying the brakes when the anti-skid feature is activated. I noticed this shortly after purchasing the car in september 2006. When i read in the newspaper today that the 2010 prius was exhibiting this same behavior i decided to make sure nhtsa knew this was also a problem with my 2006 prius since it was brand new. It has happened repeatedly and consistently whenever the anti-skid feature is activated and i apply the brakes. I just thought it was something i had to get used to but now i know it may be a defect. The incident date i provided below is just the most recent incident of the situation.
If i hit a pot hole or bump while slowing down the brakes feel like the car is sliding.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the driver was operating the vehicle approximately 35 mph. As she applied the brakes, the vehicle would not stop until crashing into another vehicle. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was in the process of having the body damages repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 07/26/11*lj
When i drive over pot holes or uneven surfaces and apply my brakes, they disengage for a second or two before re-engaging, causing my vehicle to surge forward momentarily.this has happened since i bought the car new, and occurs at all speeds.i asked the toyota service department to fix it, but they said they couldn't recreate the problem, so had no way of fixing it (even though i explained in detail what was happening).again, this problem happens on a daily basis, and was reported to toyota.
Frequently when the anti-lock brakes engage there seems to be uneven application that causes a slippage and the indicator light comes on.the vehicle seems to shudder and shimmy a bit making the braking seem like it is failing and increasing the braking distance.the vehicle has done this from day one and the dealer has assured me that it is normal.i have never had this happen with any other car i have had with anti-lock brakes.
Lose brakes momentarily when they are applied on an uneven surface such as railroad tracks, pot holes etc.abs light flashes then braking returns as long as brake pedal stays depressed.this has occurred from the time i bought my car and i thought it was just a function of abs brakes until i saw the description of the 2010 prius recall.
I drive a 2006 toyota prius. I have experienced odd skid-like behavior while applying the brakes on bumpy roads or loose gravel. Most notably this happens at low and decelerating velocities (maybe 15 mph?) when the vehicle encounters broken pavement or loose gravel. It is often associated with the prius' 'slippery surface' icon on the dash being lit. When this occurs it feels like the brakes do not function for a brief period. I have not had an accident as a result, but the experience has occurred at least 4-5 times over the year i've owned it. Most of the times that it has happened have been at the same intersection.
When driving over a bumpy road or a pothole while braking there is a sudden loss of braking feel before it returns, seems to be a slightly less than a second delay where the brakes just cut out. This sounds to be related to the issue toyota and nhtsa are investigating with the 2010 prius, but mine is a 2006 and seems to experience the same symptoms.
I have a 2006 toyota prius that seems to have the same braking problem as described for the 2010 models, when i apply brakes on a bumpy or rough road.i notice it most at an intersection in my town - i hit the brake pedal to begin slowing for a red light, the car starts to slow, i hit a patch of rough road, the car feels like it's accelerating (its rate of slowing is less, so it feels like it's accelerating), then the brakes "kick in" again and slow the car.very surprising the first few times it happened but in three years it's happened so often i hardly even notice it.i didn't associate it with bumpy roads until reading recent articles on the 2010 prius brake issue.no accidents yet but i hesitate to let others drive my prius.this problem is not limited to 2010 models!i put jan 1 2009 as "approximate incident date" because you won't accept this form without a single specific date, but it's been an ongoing problem with this car since at least march 2006 through january 2010.i have no idea if the car has electric or hydraulic brakes so i picked "service brakes hydraulic".very unclear category names for "vehicle information - details".
Ever since i purchased my 2006 toyota prius, i have had intermittent problems with the brakes letting up for a couple seconds when going at slow speeds (under 25 mph) and hitting a bump or shallow hole when braking.typically, the anti-skid (vsc) light comes on fully or flickers for several seconds and the car momentarily stops braking (you can feel the car accelerate forward slightly and the pedal feels like it is on the floor). It does not seem related to wet or dry conditions as it has happened in both.but it does seem to be related to going over a small bump or even more frequently when hitting a small pothole/sewer plate while braking. If i have the reaction time & forethought, immediately letting go of the brake pedal completely and pressing down hard will get the car to stop.fortunately, it has happened enough times (including several near misses)that i allow extra distance with cars in front of me and been lucky to avoid collisions.i also watch the road surface for bumps/holes when braking but am worried that i might not be lucky to avoid 100% of the time and could rear end a car or even worse i could serious injure a pedestrian walking across a crosswalk as i'm coming to a stop at a red light.i have had the car into my dealership twice and they have tried to replicate it but haven't been able to so they haven't done anything about it.if you check out this forum, you will see that i am definitely not alone however: http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/brake-failure-2007-t1013.html.
I own a 2006 toyota prius-i have had several incidences where i put my foot on the brake at low speed and the brakes took a very long second to engage- it has occurred when i have been turning the wheel and also when moving in a forward directioni have put one date below - however it has happened many times since i have owned the car.
I have a 2006 toyota prius that when applying the brakes if i hit a bump, the car feels like it "speeds up" and looses control.this is a consistent problem i've had since we purchased our prius in 2006.i've also filed a complaint with toyota itself.
I've a 2006 toyota prius. Traffic stopped for a red light and i was behind a cement truck. I slowed to a complete stop about 5 ft. Behind this truck. All of sudden i noticed my car started moving forward with my foot still on the brake. I stood on my brake and couldn't stop the prius. It contacted the cement truck causing a dent on the right side of the hood and a crack windshield. The consumer stated as traffic began to stop for a red light, he began braking from about 25 mph which seemed normal. He continued to gradually slow the vehicle down at a distance of about 5 to 10 feet, the consumer estimated his speed was about 3-5 mph. The brakes locked up and failed to stop the vehicle, consequently the consumer rear ended another vehicle. The brakes felt hard, not spongy and not pulsating. The vehicle lost all braking completely. Updated 01/10/07.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact was attempting a right turn at 25 mph when the anti-lock brake light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake would not engage when applied.the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 117,000...updated 01/04/12the consumer stated the failure has happened numerous times and the replication at the dealership has been unsuccessful. On a recent rainy day, the abs light illuminated at each brake application and the brakes would not apply for 1-2 seconds. Effectively, leaving the vehicle with no brakes. The abs related brake failure would also occur on bumpy roads at low speeds with dry pavement. Updated 01/11/12
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving atapproximate speeds of 50 mph, the passengers side front tire traveled over a small patch of ice. The vehicle began to skid from side to side and the rear of the vehicle spun toward the front so that the contact was then facing oncoming traffic. The vehicle proceeded sliding and crashed into a guard rail. The contact sustained injuries and a police report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized collision repair shop, where repairs were made to the structural damages caused by the crash.the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 41,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 30 mph over a speed bump and engaging the brake pedal the vehicle surged and lunged forward; yet, the brakes began operating normally after driving over a bump in the road. The failure has occurred on two occasions. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by a software malfunction within the vehicle. They also stated that they were unable to duplicate the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 38800.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact stated while driving up and down a hill at 3 to 5 mph in the snow the vehicle begins to fish-tail and the vsc (vehicle speed control) light would flash and the brakes would lock-up.the contact stated this almost caused 5 crashes while the contact was driving home. The contact had to have the vehicle towed home because the contact felt the vehicle was unsafe to drive.the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer at this time but saw the news story televised and felt this was a safety issue.the failure mileage was 130,000.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.i have experienced dramatic changes in braking deceleration with the brake pedal at constant pressure, but when driving over bumpy roads or potholes (such as those on my home street).the sudden decrease of deceleration is accompanied by an indicator on the dashboard telling me i'm going over bumpy terrain,the braking change lasts on the order of a second.this phenomenon has occurred repeatedly during my ownership of the car, always under similar circumstances.it occurs both at low speeds (e.g. On my street) and high speeds (e.g. On a potholed freeway).your reporting system asks for a specific date, mileage, and speed at which the failure occurs.i have entered arbitrary values.i emphasize that (1) this phenomenon has occurred repeatedly since just after my purchase of the new car and continued to the present (the car has 50k miles at present), and (2) has occurred at various speeds.
2006 toyota prius.braking behavior identical to what has been described in the 2010 prius models.when traveling over a rough patch of pavement or potholes at low or moderate speed, the vehicle braking seems to release.the best way to characterize this is that as the vehicle bounces over the rough pavement during breaking and the weight is applied and released from the wheels due to the up/down motion, the brakes release and re-apply inconsistent with the steady pressure i apply on the brake pedal.this is beyond the behavior expected by the abs.no accident or damage has yet occurred, but the behavior is disturbing.not meaning to pile on with the ongoing troubles with toyota, but the description of the braking in my 2006 vehicle is identical to what is described in the 2010 prius model.
I own a 2006 toyota prius-i have had several incidences where i put my foot on the brake at low speed and the brakes took a very long second to engage- it has occurred when i have been turning the wheel and also when moving in a forward directioni have put one date below - however it has happened many times since i have owned the car.
My 2006 prius also feels like the brakes aren't working correctly when i go over a pothole, similar to what has been described in the 2010 prius in today's news report.i suspect the problem is not confined to just the 2010 prius, but all years.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at slow speeds including 10 mph over potholes and making a left or right turn, the brakes lost traction. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer also stated that the failure was not related to the floor mats. The failure mileage was 99 and the current mileage was 50,000.updated 04/01/10the consumer stated it felt as though the vehicle was accelerating when making a turn at a slow speed or driving over rough pavement.updated 06/28/10
2 brake problems: (1) brakes do not work well on snow.i have slid through 3 stop signs since purchased car in 2006.brake applied but no or very slow response.i try to avoid driving during snowstorms as a result. (2) when braking on wet or uneven (broken pavement, potholes, manhole covers, etc.) roadway, yellow light blinks on dash and car momentarily -- for 1/2 or 1 second -- does not respond to brake pedal.car feels like it is flying, like you are totally out of control of the vehicle.this has happened at least one dozen times since i have owned the car.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. When the brake was applied, the abs light came on. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph on uneven pavement or wet roads there was a delay when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was not experiencing any failures. The contact also stated that there was an accident involving the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was destroyed. The vin was not available. The current and failure miles were not available.
Brakes on my 2006 prius do not work immediately when applying the brakes when the anti-skid feature is activated. I noticed this shortly after purchasing the car in september 2006. When i read in the newspaper today that the 2010 prius was exhibiting this same behavior i decided to make sure nhtsa knew this was also a problem with my 2006 prius since it was brand new. It has happened repeatedly and consistently whenever the anti-skid feature is activated and i apply the brakes. I just thought it was something i had to get used to but now i know it may be a defect. The incident date i provided below is just the most recent incident of the situation.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While applying the brakesat speeds of less than 15 mph, the vehicle performed as if it were temporarily losing braking control. Within moments, the brakes would reset and function normally. The dealer stated that the loss of control and the brake pedal malfunction was caused by the electronic stability control. The dealer also stated that the abs system was functioning properly for his year, make and model vehicle. The failure was recurred frequently. There were no related recalls or repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 71,423.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. Whenever the contact would attempt to apply the brakes while driving approximately 15 mph over a slippery road surface, the brakes would not fully engage which also increased the stopping distance. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact has noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 50000. Updated 03/09/10. *ljupdated 05/13/10.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius which was purchased brand new. While driving at various speeds more than 5 mph over rumble strips in the road, if the brakes were depressed, they would not respond immediately. The failure would also occur during rainy weather conditions. An unknown warning symbol briefly illuminated on the instrument control panel, the contact assumed that this was a normal occurrence for her braking system. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were contacted to report the failures. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were approximately 35,700.
2006 toyota prius.consumer writes in regards to steering recall notice.the consumer stated he received an urgent recall notice in themail. However, when she called the dealer to schedule an appointment, she was informed the part was not available and they were not sure, when it would arrive.
Driving in good weather on a local road and car skid light went on and wheels locked to the right. Steering was not responsive. The lack of steering caused the accident. However, the airbags did not deploy.
I am requesting that nhtsa investigate expanding/adding-to the recall of toyota prius coolant inverter pump failures* to include coolant storage pump failures blowing a main fuse causing dangerous loss of all power and control.on may 31st, 2014, while traveling at about 60mph, without any warning, the car instantly shut down: no drive power, no power steering, no power brakes, no front panel display. This was a dangerous situation.after diagnosis, the toyota dealer with assistance from toyota corporate concluded that the "coolant storage pump" (not the coolant inverter pump as in the recall) was the cause of this blown "am-2" 15-amp fuse which shut down the hybrid system, power steering, brakes, etc. They indicated that the coolant storage pump fault was a known cause. This car is well-maintained, dealer maintained. It had all the recent recall updates installed. It was a mild day ~75deg. We'd been driving about 10 mins after a 30 minute stop. Vehicle load was not a factor -- two slim adults, no cargo load. No electrical charging loads.i am very concerned with the safety implications of immediately losing all power, power brakes, power steering, without warning, because of a single coolant pump fault. Can you please investigate this. I hope they fixed my vehicle. And i hope if anyone else has this problem its not deadly.thank you,* recall of inverter coolant pump 12v536000: "...open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash."ps i found another complaint that might be related (..shut off in traffic, similar vin,nhtsa id number: 10567158). Though this complaint seems to be focused on the costs replacing additional pumps.
Loss of vehicle steering control while driving. Luckily the vehicle was just going down the driveway at low speed so no one was injured.*dt
I was driving at about 65 m/hr on i-95 and noticed my car veering first to the left then to the right. I was puzzled by this and looked over to notice that trees were not moving, i.e., it did not feel windy outside. This was a very peculiar incident that has happened to my car about 3-4 times in the past 3 years. I later heard on the news the recall of corollas for the same type of issue. They actually showed a test model simulation and it looked exactly like what i have been experiencing. I don't know if this is my imagination but it certainly did not feel that way when the incident occurred.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving various speeds, the steering wheel suddenly jerked out of his hands and turned sharply to theleft.the contact could not maintain control of the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the failure has occurred twice since last year.the dealer stated that the steering computer controls the electric power steering system.the computer was sending the wrong or false signals.the dealer is currently repairing the vehicle.the failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 2/17/09 the dealer replaced the torque sensors.updated 02/19/09.
Baught the car off a private sale. Car is a complete bad condition fron the suspension tonthe motor makes strange noises air conditioner wont work tires fall from allighments seat beats are off burning a pil change in less then a week.no accidents no changes as is and have been using it for work.
In 10/06, i had an incident where the brakes and steering of my 2006 prius ceased to function briefly, as i tried to brake at an intersection. I took the car in to my toyota dealer shortly after -- they checked it but found nothing wrong, so nothing was done. The day in question was drizzly and the roads wet. It was daytime, and i was driving with my children in boston, approaching the forest hills intersection.there were trolley tracks in the road (since removed), which i try to avoid, since i know they can be slippery. As i approached the intersection, going about 20 mph, i put my foot to the brake. At that point, it seemed to me that both the brakes and the steering ceased to function or froze up, so that i couldn't stop the car or keep it going straight. Thus the car kept going, veering to the right, with one wheel banging into and up onto a curb, before the car stopped. The whole thing took only a few seconds. I turned the car off and sat there in disbelief, since i'd experienced nothing like this in 30 years of driving.fortunately, there were no other cars close by, so i didn't cause an accident, and i had been going slow enough so that neither i nor my two boys were hurt. I have come to know the car better, and have learned that often when the road is slippery or rough, yellow warning lights will flash, and the brakes will seem briefly less crisp. It is possible that the wet conditions and the trolley tracks on the day of the incident contributed to what happened. However, i want to emphasize the qualitative difference of the 2006 incident. I'm not a car expert, but it felt to me like the car's electronic system had seized up, not like there was some mechanical problem. It felt as though there was a brief but complete severing of the connection between my actions with my feet and hands and how the car behaved. It was very frightening.
My 2006 toyota prius has several issues with acceleration, braking, turning car off and on alarm goes off constantly and terrible gas mileage around 30 miles per gallon.
Service visit for our 2006 prius was completed on feb 5, 2011 and upon driving home the car steered differently. A second service visit was initiated at our request and the dealer inspected the car and found no problem. On february 25, 2011 a third service visit was initiated at our request and the service department provided a written estimate for replacing a "failing steering motor assembly"for an out of warranty cost of $1950.00 plus tax and installation. I asked if this was a recall item and they indicated no and a call to toyota on case number 1102251605 arrived at the same conclusion. Out of warranty and no recall at this time. The response to a question "is this car safe to drive" to the dealer service employees was responded to with yes the car is safe to drive.i have read on the internet that if this unit fails or partially fails, even worse, an un-commanded veer or turn could occur. An out of lane event is likely with a correction force to overcome the servo turn, and additional correcting force to return correct direction will need to be applied. Now i understand this, well enough to know that i will not let my wife drive the car and she will drive mine now. If an accident occurs and i am unable to provide additional information, please use this information to hold toyota accountable and responsible.i drove the prius yesterday several hundred miles and the steering problem made me a nervous person by the time i had returned home.clearly this is not a wear and tear item.steering is a lifetime critical item and computer controlled systems like this are normally designed with the intent to last the life of the vehicle unless physical damage has altered the system. This needs to be investigated quickly and openly before lives are lost. This is your chance to prevent loss, i call it mitigation because you now know of the hazard and some of the risks. Action is required.i currently have very limited resources.
1) steering wheel/shaft appears to be improperly supported; feels loose when turning lock to lock since new. Have brought to the attention of four (4) toyota dealers when service performed (have taken to toyota for all service work since new), all have advised that there is "nothing wrong" with the vehicle. It is the only vehicle we have ever owned that has this sense of disconnect and potential for a much more serious issue were there ever a steering failure.2) over rough roads (when vehicle was driven in seattle and bellevue, wa) when stopping, the abs system seems to activate prematurely and increase stopping distances. We have other vehicles with abs brakes which do not activate so readily and stop so slowly.as it relates to incident date(s): since new, vehicle purchased november 2005.
The cooling system in my car is defective. The water pump is apparently leaking when i have committed no precursive action to cause it. This issue is related to the same issue in my other similar toyota priuses, where defective electric water pumps unexpectedly stop working. The other cars are consequently recalled and i believe mine should be as well.http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2012/11/toyota-prius-and-other-vehicles-recalled-due-to-water-pump-and-steering-issues.htmlthanks.
I was in a 2006 toyota prius car accident on the freeway when the steering wheel started jerking (to the point of no control), the brakes stopped working and the car kept accelerating. Car lost control.*dtcar was totaled, two witnesses and a police report. I was sent the emergency room. No responsibility was assumed by toyota, which completed their "inspection" on march 9th, 2012. Then eight months later on november 14, 2012 they come out with two recalls: a steering recall & an engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system recall, probably as part of what they saw happened to me. I was never notified after about these recalls that my car potentially could've been defective from and part of.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 mph, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel could not be moved in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the spiral cable, steering shaft, the connecting yoke, and the steering column shaft extension needed to be replaced. There was a recall for the steering failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v188000: (steering: electric power assist system) however, the vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who filed a complaint and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 77,000.updated 10/19/12updated 10/23/2012updated 11/19/12 updated 11/20/2012*dt *tp
Clock spring failure. Controls on the right side of the steering column are not working. Concerned that this clock spring failure will also cause the driver's airbag to fail to deploy in a crash.
While my 16 year old son was practicing driving maneuverability with my wife in a parking lot, the steering shaft completely failed and the vehicle could not be controlled or steered.they parked the car safely and got a ride home.it was found that the splines on one of the intermediate steering shafts completely failed.the upper parts of the steering mechanism could turn without turning the lower parts. Toyota had a recall on some 2004-2006 vehicles with this exact description of parts but my vin is not included in the recall.my failure is exactly as described: low speed with the steering turned at the end of travel. Searching the prius forums on line, this is a common problem.even cars that have had their steering mechanisms replaced have failed a second time.the issue is a defective design of the steering shaft.first, the electric power steering places forces on the steering shaft that would not exist in hydraulic power steering. The spline now has the force of the driver plus the boost of the power steering.at the end of travel, the power steering is forcing the linkage to turn even though the driver is just slightly turning the wheel.the rack and pinion and the associated shaft and link were designed for non boosted forces.the second design defect is the fact that this safety critical part doesn't include some type of redundancy for failed splines.in state of the art designs available since the 1970s, the clamping bolt provides a secondary fail- safe for loosing the spline interface.if the splines fail, the bolt interferes with the shaft after a few degrees of movement.this gives the driver a sloppy but safe way to drive the vehicle.unlike the prius failure, this system can keep the driver in control. My toyota dealer did nothing for me because the vehicle is outside of the warranty.toyota customer line did nothing. ..updated 06/28/13updated 07/1/2013
Water pump was replaced in 2011 and again 2015. My car has 160,000 miles at this time in nov 2015.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering ecu was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving the vehicle, it suddenly stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty. The failure was repaired. The contact also indicated that the air conditioner blower stopped operating and the front windshield could not be defrosted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 200,500. *dt
I was driving on interstate highway 5 north to los angeles late evening around 9:00pm. The steering column began making a grinding noise and vibrating. Each time i turned the steering wheel either to the left or to the right the car made a vibration and grinding noise and felt stiff.the jarring was felt in the acceleration pad and in the brake pads each time i either accelerated or braked. I took the car to the dealer where i service my car on july 5th 2014.the service department was able to duplicate the exact complaint i had.the service department gave me an invoice informing me that the charges to fix the steering column and the electric motor inside would cost me over $2000.00.i called toyota on 14th july to ask if they would take care of this issue.i was informed by toyota on july 18th, that they would not cover this because it was out of warranty, and the car had 148,000 miles, and the recall work had been done in 2012 on this vehicle.as a peace offering they said they could give me 700$ to fix it or buy a new vehicle. The dealer, where i went to get the problem resolved, said they could not do anything because this was a different issue from the recall????i now have a vehicle that is not safe to drive which i am being told is not covered by the company.i have never heard of a steering column failing.i was not aware that my vehicle even had a recall. I had no intimation from anyone. And no i did not realize that in late 2012 the dealer had done some work on the recall. What is there to show that the work was done correctly and that this is a common failure problem in all vehicles??i have had vehicles that i have used for over 200,000 miles with no mishaps including a saab and an acura.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated while approaching an exit from the highway at 30 mph the steering wheel could not be turned to the right or left; however, the failure only occurred for a brief moment. The steering wheel began to function normally within a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic test that was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer also test drove the vehicle but the failure did not recur. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
2004 to early 2006 prius steeringshaft replacement safety recall noticeform toyotawhen i called big island toyota329-8517they tell me it will be about a month before i can get the service...should i drive the car in the meanwhile???is it save on mountain roads??
Rubber cover to the rear hatch switch (handle) has deteriorated over time (car was 4 years old when this first became noticeable).it is now 8 years old with 81,000 miles and the deterioration is so drastic to the point where it is often difficult to open the rear hatch, or vice-versa sometimes the hatch will not latch close.sticky gooey tar always gets on the fingers upon every attempt to open the hatch.numerous other people have noted this problem.i have only hand-washed the car with plain water, and i live in a very mild climate (san diego).obviously this is a defective batch of rubber used by toyota.this presents a safety problem in that it could be impossible to access the spare tire and tools to change a flat tire in an emergency.there is an internal mechanical release switch, but this could be impossible to access if there are large items stored in the trunk.
The exterior handle of the rear hatch on our 2006 toyota prius, melted into a sticky tarry, rubbery, gooey substance. It's like a viscous black glob like roofing tar. When opening the hatch, it is soft and gets under my fingernails.i believe this melting process started a couple years ago, but it's been worse this year with the triple-digit temps. My dealer, lou fusz toyota (in missouri) said they have not heard of this happening before, but when i research it on-line, i found that this has happened to several car owners. Toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $250 plus repair costs, and has done nothing about recalling this. From a safety perspective, this means you can experience difficulty opening the rear hatch (a life safety access point), and will get sticky black tar on you from the melted down rubber cover of the exterior hatch release handle. To me, this is both alife safety issue and a quality defect that toyota is opting to ignore, and only fixing on vehicles with extended warranties, since the failure appears to occur at around the 4 year mark. I am aware of the outstanding work done by nhtsa on other safety issues, including the problem with rusty frames on 02 isuzu axioms, and i find this problem to be similar in nature, so i am asking for your agency to take a look at these instances and also to inquire from toyota why they are not recalling these handles that are melting in the sun.i think a door handle or hatch handle should be made to last more than 4 years!
I begin to notice black marks on my fingers. It took me awhile to learn that the latch cover was disintegrating. I asked our local mechanic to look into getting it replaced. He reported back that he called two toyota dealerships. One dealer wanted $500 for the defective part and another dealer said the part was being change to plastic because of this problem and wanted $230 for the part. Since this seems to be a defect in the material used, i believe toyota should recall the car and pay for the replacement. Can you assist with my request?[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After only about 2 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2006 toyota prius, started to be sticky. Now, after nearly 5 years after purchase, i notice that it has melted into a sticky tarry black rubbery gooey mess which has spread over a much larger area. I can best describe it as being a viscous black glob like roofing tar. To open the hatch, you have to touch this black goo each time (it takes 2-3 days to remove the stain completely from fingers/nails), which makes it difficult to operate the hatch release. It is obvious that this melting process started when i noticed the sticky feel. I thought that this might be a singular issue, but have found that this has happened to several car owners, particularly in the south. We live in mobile, alabama. It seems that toyota knows about this faulty material, and has done nothing about recalling this. From a safety perspective, this means you can experience extreme difficulty opening the rear hatch (a life safety access point), and will get sticky black tar on you from the melted down rubber cover of the exterior hatch release handle. To me, this is both a serious life safety issue and a serious quality defect that toyota is opting to ignore and only fixing on vehicles with extended warranties, since the failure appears to occur at around the 3 year mark. I am aware of the outstanding work done by nhtsa on other safety issues, including the problem with rusty frames on 02 isuzu axioms, and i find this problem to be similar in nature, so i am asking for your agency to take a look at these instances and also to inquire from toyota why they are not recalling these handles that are melting (it is outrageous). I think a door handle or hatch handle should be made to last more than 3 years. Please review this.
When driving at night, the dashboard displays some of the dashboard on the front windshield, which causes you to avoid that area of your windshield.this is a defect in all 2006-2009 toyota prius cars.what happens is that you start looking at this reflection and it creates a safety concern.you also do not have a clear view through the reflection.it is extremely distracting.when you are on a country rode late at night, where there may not be any street lights, it is even worse.this problem was fixed in the 2010 models and beyond with a longer edge on the dashboard at the top.i have talked to toyota about this, but have gotten nowhere.i feel this is a big safety concern that must be addressed and i am turning to you for help.i could have gotten lawyers involved in a class action lawsuit, but i wanted to try and resolve this professionally.i am not looking to get rich or make money off this problem.i just want my car and everyone else's prius fixed.this issue has always been around.i have noticed it more lately with cloud cover and driving on back country roads at night.it is scary.
I was unable to open the rear hatch because the rubber/plastic covering had hardened to the point that i couldn't cause it to make contact and open.since then, i have been unable to open the hatch when the weather is cold and have been able to open it when the weather is warm.a dealer in tennessee told me that it would cost $300 to replace the whole part.i believe that this is a safety hazard because it is impossible to access the spare tire, first aid kit, or to open the hatch in emergencies to allow passengers to escape if other doors are inoperable.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact noticed that the two front fenders on the vehicle were separated from the body and rocker panel.he also noticed a quarter inch gap on both front sides of the vehicle.the dealer stated that he should be more careful driving over railroad tracks and bumps, which they determined to be the cause of the failures.a case was filed with the manufacturer.the contact is awaiting a return call.the failure and current mileages were less than 43,000.
On our 2006 toyota prius, purchased june 27, 2006, night-time driving vision is impaired by the reflection of the dashboard onto the windshield.the image of the dashboard information lights is strongly reflected right into the center of the driver's vision necessitating looking under, over, or around the reflections.poooooor dashboard design.very disappointing and scary.
Trunk latch rubber melts when the weather is hot.happens repeatedly every summer, until the trunk latch is unusable.the trunk will not open.
Trunk latch to open trunk while stationary now seriously reduced function.rubber has melted.now the trunk is very difficult to open.sometimes, especially when it is cold out, trunk cannot be opened at all.
I was driving on a highway and the car on the right started to move to my lane without turning on turn signal, he probably didn't notice me as he was moving on me, i started to brake but brake pedal started to work at once, it started to work only after delay and after it started working i lost control over the car, abs signal turned on and i started to move to the left. I tried to prevent it but car was totally out of control and this caused the accident. The same happened to my wife in february when she was driving my car on highway. She just couldn't stop even though the distance to the next car was long enough. Brake pedal started to work with the delay and she bumped into the next car.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that water was leaking from the ceiling area near the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not diagnosed fro the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000... Updated 02-07-13 the consumer requested to drop the complaint. It was advised that the windshield was replaced prior to the failure and was not installed correctly. Updated 02/13/2013
Temperature-stress cracks in windshield of 2006 prius.seems to be brought on by heat snap.
After only about 4 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2006 toyota prius, melted into a sticky tarry black rubbery gooey mess. I can best describe it as being a viscous black glob like roofing tar. To open the hatch, you have to touch this black goo each time, which makes it difficult to operate the hatch release. We believe this melting process started at about the 2 yr. Mark. I thought that this might be a singular issue, but have found that this has happened to several car owners, particularly in florida. We also live in florida. Toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs(200.00), and has done nothing about recalling this. From a safety perspective, this means you can experience extreme difficulty opening the rear hatch (a life safety access point), and will get sticky black tar on you from the melted down rubber cover of the exterior hatch release handle. To me, this is both a serious life safety issue and a serious quality defect that toyota is opting to ignore and only fixing on vehicles with extended warranties, since the failure appears to occur at around the 3 year mark (ie after 3 years of exposure to the bright sun in florida for example). I am aware of the outstanding work done by nhtsa on other safety issues, including the problem with rusty frames on 02 isuzu axioms, and i find this problem to be similar in nature, so i am asking for your agency to take a look at these instances and also to inquire from toyota why they are not recalling these handles that are melting in the sun!!! it's outrageous. I think a door handle or hatch handle should be made to last more than 3 years. Please review these forum comments of other incidents:
Tailgate struts are rusting and will fail soon.
I was driving on a highway and the car on the right started to move to my lane without turning on turn signal, he probably didn't notice me as he was moving on me, i started to brake but brake pedal started to work at once, it started to work only after delay and after it started working i lost control over the car, abs signal turned on and i started to move to the left. I tried to prevent it but car was totally out of control and this caused the accident. The same happened to my wife in february when she was driving my car on highway. She just couldn't stop even though the distance to the next car was long enough. Brake pedal started to work with the delay and she bumped into the next car.
Baught the car off a private sale. Car is a complete bad condition fron the suspension tonthe motor makes strange noises air conditioner wont work tires fall from allighments seat beats are off burning a pil change in less then a week.no accidents no changes as is and have been using it for work.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While receiving an oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that there was a large crack to the engine cradle located on the undercarriage. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vin was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.
I was driving at about 65 m/hr on i-95 and noticed my car veering first to the left then to the right. I was puzzled by this and looked over to notice that trees were not moving, i.e., it did not feel windy outside. This was a very peculiar incident that has happened to my car about 3-4 times in the past 3 years. I later heard on the news the recall of corollas for the same type of issue. They actually showed a test model simulation and it looked exactly like what i have been experiencing. I don't know if this is my imagination but it certainly did not feel that way when the incident occurred.
1.april 1, 2006 i purchased a new 2006 toyota prius 4 door sedan.2.the tires showed cupping and feathering at 14, 000 miles. 3.the tires were not safe to operate because of the cupping on one side of the car at 46,500 miles.the problem became apparent within 2,500 miles on the new tires.the toe in was changed immediately.toyota factory stopped all mechanical correction by the local dealer.
I bought 4 new pirelli cinturato p5 tires for my 2006 toyota prius in june of 2009 from discount tire. I was told that these tires would last for 85,000 miles before having to replace them. Since then i regularly rotated and balanced them. When i went to get my tires rotated and balanced again 6/2009, i was told that two of the tires are already worn out and i would be better off to get two new tires to keep me safe while driving. I informed the sales personnel that these tires are just 3 years old and with 40,400 miles since purchased. He mentioned to me that tires many a times do not give the mileage they are rated for. In my case, i got less than one-half the rated mileage. With my driving pattern (13,000 miles/year), i would have expected these tires to last for about six years as i take good care (rotating, balancing, and alignment) of them.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact believed that there was a design flaw in the traction control mechanism.he lives on a steep hill and the traction control is designed to keep the front wheels from spinning when it detects slippage.he experiences difficulty driving uphill while attempting to decelerate.while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the tires stopped spinning and he lost control over the vehicle.the vehicle had to be pushed in order for it to properly operate again.the failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 28,000.
Low tire pressure sensor goes off every change of the season in the fall when humidity is high and temperature is low. Toyota knows about this as it is one of default selections in the on-line request for service.
With only 12k miles on this car the side wall of the goodyear integrity tire bubbled way out.tire had to be replaced and the dealer would not do it under warranty.they said i must have hit something but i did not.
Over the past 1 1/2 years i've taken my prius to the toyota service with concern over my braking system three times.twice the head of service mechanics has driven with me seeing nothing unusual, the third time the service manager took the car out with me.they all vowed nothing was wrong.the reason i've been so concerned was due to the fact that the braking system didn't respond fast enough and more often than not, with wet pavement or raining, pressing the brakes with authority, the car will go into a slight skid with the dash skid light coming on.this entire senario has caused me to be overly cautious when braking anytime and in any situation.if a quick action is needed for speedy braking i question what would happen.it appears the people at toyota have just tried to appease me not believing nor understanding what's been in error.i don't feel so inadequate now that all the current information has come to light.was beginning to think i was the complainer without cause.i love my car - but am now even more hesitant about it's safety.must admit, i'm far more careful than ever, being on the lookout for possible braking situations in advance.
I currently drive a 2006 toyota prius and have had numerous instances of brake slippage when going over a bump/pothole during deceleration or acceleration. Upon further research at priuschat.com, an online community of prius owners, community members advised that this was "by design" since the vehicle's computer thought that loss of traction when going over an obstacle was considered as a stability issue hence dis-engaging the brakes (abs). I have had several fender benders without the air-bag deploying though.
My 2006 toyota prius has several issues with acceleration, braking, turning car off and on alarm goes off constantly and terrible gas mileage around 30 miles per gallon.
1.brakes on my 2006 prius momentarily failed to respond, after a 1 - 2 sec delay they activated.at same time,the traction light flashes, but the car is not losing traction.this happened 4 x, one almost resulted in a crash.it is more likely to happen when braking while going over a bump in the road.there have been other times when the traction light flashes on unexpectedly, but effect on brakes is unknown: not braking then.3 different toyota dealers told me they couldn't find anything wrong.at one dealer, i went for a test drive with a mechanic.during the test drive, i was able tomake the traction light go on when there was no loss of traction.the invoice stated "test drove and checked operations.at this time could not duplicate customer's concerns."i wrote on the invoice "i was able to make the traction light go on when there was no loss of traction.i am not satisfied that the problem has been found and repaired."& on the signature line "not satisfied, (signature)"i wanted them to change the computer, but they said if they couldn't duplicate the problem, they couldn't change the computer.i insisted that they replace one component, and if the problem didn't reoccur, i'd know they found the solution.they bled the brakes, which was unlikely to be cause of the problem.when i went to pick up my invoice up 2nd time, the copy on which i had written my comments was returned to me, and a freshly printed copy- without my comments - was given to me & kept for their records. 2. Same car: headlight go out at unexpected times.2 toyota dealers told me that the bulb would cost $300, and installation would be well over $100 because they "had to take off the bumper to change the bulb!"i replaced the bulb myself (without taking off the bumper) but now, 9 months later, it is starting to go again. Toyota sent a letter saying it was how hid bulbs burned out & not a pblm w/ controller.if true, how is it that new bulb is also burning out?
When driving on roads that are curved, when changing lanes, or on streets that are wet, the car feels unbalanced, and requires a quick steering adjustment to regain normal operation. Incidents like these occur too frequently, at least three times a week, and when they occur, the vehicle's red skid light is illuminated (i suppose it is related to this model's anti-skid and/or traction control feature that was not standard equipment). Traction control was an optional feature that the dealerships offered in more expensive packages of the 2006 prius bundled together with other items that were not related to driving safety, which made the packages unnecessarily expensive, and was a factor in my decision to not opt for this upgrade. However, given the frequency of occurrence, i felt the need to report this in case other drivers are experiencing similar issues. The date i have selected corresponds to the purchase date of the vehicle, not to any particular incident or accident, as this is a recurring problem. Fyi, tires, brakes, steering, and alignment have all been checked and maintained as per toyota's suggested guidelines.
I have noticed that while driving my 2006 prius, that while traveling over an uneven road surface or pothole, there are times where the traction control light will come on, on the dash, while simultaneously, it feels as if the car is uncontrollable. Its a similar feeling as driving on a snow covered surface. Not sure if its just a flaw in the traction control system (may include a braking issue as well). I did contact my local dealer, who was not familiar with this issue, yet if you were to do a search online, you will see that other prius owners have experienced this as well.
2006 toyota prius loses all traction when encountering conditions where only one wheel loses traction.this failure occurs on roads with sand on them.most commonly it occurs when attempting to turn right at an intersection, from the right or turn lane.when to accelerator is pressed, the car starts to move, usually a little way into the intersection, and then stalls because the right front wheel starts to slip in the sand along the curb.this is especially dangerous when executing a "right on red" turn.the car has moved part way into the intersection and is stalled by the lack of any traction. Toyota calls this "traction control".i don't think this is an accurate description.it's really computer controlled traction loss.the occurrence reported is only the latest.it has been going on for almost 4 years.complaints to toyota have been fruitless, because they say the system is operating within design limits.i have been told that the system was designed to prevent over-revving of engine components and stressing them.
I would like to make the agency aware of my experience with thetraction control system on my 2006 toyota prius.i understand that it is being investigated for the 2010 model but i have very similar issues with my 2006.this is an ongoing issue and occurs regularly from time to time (and has since i purchased the vehicle new).when passing over road surfaces that cause the traction control system on the vehicle to activate (wet road, gravel, pot hole, snow, etc.), braking and acceleration control is temporarily lost. This loss of control persists for 1-5 seconds when braking, and indefinitely when trying to accelerate (i.e. When on snow).braking distance is clearly increased, as the vehicle does not apply the brakes at all.i have had several incidents where i had maintained a safe following distance, but nearly ran into cars stopping in front of me (due to my vehicle not braking appropriately).merging is also an issue at times, as is accelerating (into traffic or out of a hazardous situation on snowy/wet roads).i feel that the best solution would be the ability to deactivate the traction control system.unfortunately toyota is not currently offering a way to do this.
Whenever i drive over rough surfaces the brakes won't engage for a few seconds. On several occasions i almost hit the car in front of me or i drove into an intersection and was almost in an accident. I asked a mechanic at the dealership about it and he said that is just how the car is, so nothing was done. It has been an on-going problem since i bought the car in 2006, so the approximate incident date below is irrelevant.
Abs or traction control engages unnecessarily when braking on uneven road surfaces, potholes, bump in road, or on wet surfaces.
I am an owner of a 2006 toyota prius. I don't have a specific date since this type of failure has occurred several times. I construed this to be a part of the prius and did not think of lodging a complaint.but based on today's (2/3/10) report on prius' brake issues from japan, i feel compelled to point out that:there has been a typically recurring problem of the tires skidding as the brakes loose their grip when i have hit the brake as i am crossing a pothole or a road expansion joint or minor bump (not speed bumps) or just a wet spot. This condition has been noted regardless of the condition of the tires - meaning even on brand new tires. The vsc lights comes on when the car glides/skids over and moves past the point where i had wanted to slow down. I am not sure of the type of brake in this vehicle so i will be checking off all 3 kinds.
This is a complaint about the brakes and/or traction control system on my 2006 toyota prius.this is an ongoing issue and has been ongoing as long as i have owned the vehicle.i am the first owner.the fault is as follows:when passing over road surfaces that cause the traction control system on the vehicle to activate (gravel, pot hole, snow, standing water, etc.), braking and acceleration control is temporarily lost.this loss of control persists for 1-3 seconds.of particular concern are instances in which a yielding situation accompanying a merging or turning maneuver present themselves.in these situations, if the car passes over a road surface which causes an activation of the traction control system, i am unable to stop the car or to accelerate out of danger.i fear that i will find myself in the situation where i am trying to slow down to yield to a vehicle while making a right turn on a red light and will be able to do so due to the loss of braking/acceleration control accompanying the activation of the traction control system.in such a situation, i would be unable to avoid a high-speed collision on the driver's side of the vehicle.i have lived with this danger for the last 4+ years, but in the light of recent developments, i feel it is appropriate to raise this issue through this complaint system.
Whenever brake is being applied at the time i go over railroad tracks or rough road such as potholes, the anti-lock brake light comes on and it feels like the brakes disengage for a short time on my 2006 toyota prius purchased new in 2006..my husband's suburu forester does not give this unsettling feeling, as if losing control, when in anti-lock braking mode.this has been occurring since i bought the car, on an occasional basis.i reported it to my toyota car dealer's service department before my warranty was up and was told "the anti-lock brakes are supposed to do that."i suspect it may be related to the regeneration of the electric battery while braking since this is a difference from other vehicles.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.when the roadways were slipper the vehicle would lose traction, and theengine would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated that only the 2010 models had a switch that would disengage for the traction control. The current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. Updated 12/17/09. *ljupdated 12/21/09
I own a 2006 toyota prius.i have had 3 accident claims since i bought it.( and not one claim in the 12 years i've been with state farm prior to this). One of the accidents the traction control slipped and i put it in a ditch.i've contacted toyota multiple times regarding the headlights just going out while driving.you have to stop the car and turn it off and on again to get the headlights to work.now, at 85,000 miles i had new brakes placed.the abs light came on the mechanic hooked it to the computer and nothing kicked out.he reset it and warned me about it.i called the toyota dealership and was told that they have the override to turn the abs back on due a "safety" mechanism installed on the vehicle that only allows a dealership to fix the problem, but it was "completely safe to drive".so, i drove it the next day.a car pulled out in front of me, i hit the brakes and spun a 180 into oncoming traffic.luckily, nobody was hurt! it is now sitting in my driveway until i can get an appointment at the dealership to turn the "safety mechanism" back on.please, please before someone is killed get toyota to buy-back and destroy these vehicles.they are a death trap!
Toyota prius traction control in the model including 2006 has a potentially life threatening design flaw.it shuts down all power to the wheels when it detects slippage, especially in fresh snow. If someone were coming at you on a snow covered road, you're at risk of having absolutely no control over the car and being paralyzed in the middle of oncoming traffic. A sitting on a slippery road.numerous complaints to the toyota corporate proved futile. Their corporate line was that the system was operating the way it's supposed to, it became clear that they were resistant to accepting that "operating the way it was supposed to" was the problem. The prius has apparently been redesigned on the 2010 model with a traction control override switch due to numerous complaints like mine and from mechanics who i spoke with that work at toyota dealerships. Nonetheless, there is no warning given to consumers who purchase this car and i have seen reports of accidents that result of traction control shutting down all power at the precise moment when you need the ability to move out of the way of an oncoming car to avoid a collision.it seems that toyota is more concerned about a costly recall than about passenger safety.my repeated attempts to get the corporation to respond to my complaints and act responsibly to resolve this problem have proved futile.at least it seems they have fixed the problem, but with the immorality and unwillingness to act responsibly that plagues so many corporations afraid of losing money, they continue to put lives at risk.
When i go over a bump or uneven surface or grate or slippery surface while braking in my 2006 toyota prius, the abs (antilock brake system) and/or vehicle stability control/traction control activates.the problem is that when these systems do so, it feels like i lose all braking power and it seems as though the car accelerates.it is most apparent when it is wet out, but i've had this happen even in dry conditions.toyota dealership says that this is normal operation for the abs, but they seem to be correcting this same problem for 2010 priuses through a software change--but not any other year models.
I have a 2006 toyota prius.if i hit a pothole while i am braking, it feels like the brakes slip for a second and i lose my ability to brake while the car lurches forward.a second later everything is back to normal.the vsa light flashes concurrently with the incident.the first couple of times it happened, it really scared me, and i could have easily been in an accident.now i make sure to leave more than the normal space between me and the car in front of me in case this happens.i just assumed this was something the car did that i would have to get used to, but now that the 2010 prius recall has been publicized, the issue being described there seems very similar to the problemmy car has always had.
The traction control system on the toyota prius (2006) improperly engages when the driver attempts to quickly accelerate and there is some sand or gravel under the front tires.there is often an accumulation of sandy material at many intersections, particularly on side streets that enter a highway service road.at these intersections, it is necessary to quickly accelerate to enter the roadway at the speed of oncoming traffic.when the traction control engages due to the conditions mentioned above, the traction system attempts to stop the wheels briefly in order to break the tires from slippage.however, in a hybrid vehicle, this pulsing of the drive system only encourages further slippage and the traction system continues to intermittently engage without any way to override the system.the danger is that while this is happening the vehicle has begun to enter the roadway into oncoming traffic but is failing to accelerate, creating an extremely unsafe condition where a collision is possible.i havenot personally experienced a collision yet, but have nearly been involved in one.
The rubber cover to the external trunk latch on my 2006 toyota prius has melted and the switch to open the hatch does not function properly. I am unable to adequately open the trunk hatch to access the spare tire and emergency equipment. There is no safe alternative is to open the trunk in the event of an emergency.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on a major highway, the sun visors were too small and would not provide flexibility to adjust and reflect the sun.the vehicle had to be pulled over to avoid an accident. The manufacturer was contacted and determined they were aware of the problem which would be referred to their engineering department and could be remedied in future models.
On occasion, when i step on the brake to stop my car (usually when driving under 30 mph), it feels as though the vehicle tries to accelerate.it seems as though the electronic portion of the vehicle is trying to engage and briefly accelerates when i am trying to stop the vehicle.
My 2006 toyota prius i just bought recently is having intermittent headlight problems were the headlights frequently turn off while driving at night.so far turning them off on and on again works, but it can be a safety hazard going down the highway. What can be done about this?
I used a uhual tow dolly to move my car about 30 miles. When i turned on the car to remove it from the dolly the vsc, brake & abs lights were on. I confirmed that my abs do not currently work.
I had this car for 4 year and it had been more in the shop getting fix and on the road, repairs are very expensive but one wants to take care of theenvironment that i could say almost got me kill i was driving in the freeway at 60 when the car with no warning stop, that was really scary, i got it fix i would say a month after the samething happen but thank god this time i was in a freeway. Although my 3 kids were with me and got really scare.
Toyota prius floor mat and sustained acceleration
I have two cars toyota prius. The first year of 2006. The second car of 2010. The second complaint is no. But with the first car toyota prius 2006. Many claims. In the first control. When turning the car at speed. The car is set aside. I remind the rest of the cars that i driving the car. Such cases were not observed. They are perfectly controlled in the corners of the road. Secondly, in cold weather in autumn or winter. Car windows are very foggy. From 30 minutes to an hour. While the car is warm and the interior too. Unable to enter the car, can not see anything.
Trunk latch rubber melts when the weather is hot.happens repeatedly every summer, until the trunk latch is unusable.the trunk will not open.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact would like to file a general complaint about hybrid vehicles. The contact stated that the vehicle did not make enough noise for blind pedestrians to hear them.updated 03/20/07
I was walking through a parking lot when the prius i was behind backed up into me (i moved quickly away and was not injured). I did not know the car was about to back up because it made no noise. I did not even know it was on. I don't know why i didn't notice any backup lights, probably because it was a bright sunny day. I would like, as a pedestrian, to be able to hear that a car is running and about to move.
The 2006 toyota prius was being driven up a hill (private road which we have access t)., when the car hit aan aea of loose dirt & gravel.this car,a base model prius, has anti-skid control, but not traction control.the base model in 2006 was the only one designed like this.what happens, is when the anti-skid kicks in, it cuts all power to the wheels.since the car ws heading up a steep incline, when all power to the wheels was cut, the car rolled back downand off the road ito the woods and trees/rocks.i just found out from my insurance company the the car is a total loss from all the damage to various parts.this problem never affected us except when trying to get out of the driveway on snowy/icy days. Now, whewn this incident happened, it is apparent the car should never have been sold or designed in this way
Dt*: the contact stated a piece of the dashboard sticks out, causing a glare on the windshield. The manufacturer was contacted.updated 03/20/06.
2006 prius multifunction display defects, manufactuer wants $8,000.00 to repair.the mfd controls ac distribution.it affects my health. I have a skin condition, that requires cooling of my legs. The air will come on, but only from dash area, there is no other control method, because touch screen does not work. Also window defroster is inopperalble, from screen. There is a defroster button on steering wheel, it works only part of the time. I have had car into dealership 3 seprate times (at 2 different locations) they can not find the problem with steering wheel defrost buttom. I was told, there is no diagnostics for the electrical on this vehicle, the other dealership, just said " the tech found out defroster problem, is somewhere under here" as he reached under the dash area. The touch doesn't work at anytime, parked or going down the road. $8,000.00 dollars for this repair is way out of my reach. From what i understand it is a widespread problem, or a bad design. The defrost comtrol on steering wheel will come on/off when i hit a bump in the road or a rough railroad crossing. Driving without proper defrosting is very dangerous.
Abs actuator fail. Brake system doesn't work properly and will endanger my and family safety. The car fail to stop. Abs and vsc lights are on. Toyota issued this problem before with the break actuator warranty extension gz1 but wasn't a official recall.
Water pump was replaced in 2011 and again 2015. My car has 160,000 miles at this time in nov 2015.
Dashboard is melting in the sun, it is sticky and shiny creating a very reflective surface that creates glare and my be releasing toxic fumes.
The temperature was in the 50s here in fl. My prius was parked in the garage overnight. The car started but the dash was black. The only indicator on the dash was for "airbags". I backed out and drove with extreme trepidation and caution to my child's school. Cruise control did not work. Only turn signals/flashers worked. The center computer screen was dim, brightness control did not affect that or the black dash. I drove with no indication of my speed, fuel amount, mileage, or systems failures/warnings! i called my independent mechanic. He said i was the 4th person to call him today with this same problem: combination meter failure! he said a cold spell triggers the failure. Then i was not able to shut the car off. He talked me through a way to shut the car off. When i returned to the car my fob would not open the door locks. I had to use the metal key from the fob to unlock the driver's door. I put the fob back together and started the car. The dash was working again, but very dim and hard to see. My mechanic advised me that i could try to reset the 12 volt battery to reset the failed meter, but that in trying to reset the battery, i would not be able to get into the hatch during a meter failure. He said the combination meter will continue to fail until it is repaired. He advised me that toyota covered this repair for 9 years, but i am in the year 10 and not covered. This is not a simple warranty issue. This is a safety issue. The car is not safe to drive with no indication of my speed, fuel amount, mileage, or systems failures/warnings and without an ability to shut the car off! this is a known, predictable failure that toyota acknowledged with an extension of the original warranty. The problem doesn't go away after 9 years. Combination meter failure renders a car unsafe and undriveable. Toyota needs to repair combination meters whenever they fail.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.i purchased the vehicle new.it has approximately 57,000 miles.for the past six months, the front headlights will randomly stop working - sometimes the driver's side, sometimes the passenger side, sometimes both headlights.if i turn the headlight switch off and back on the lights will come back on.it is my understanding that over 1,000 prius owners have reported this same problem to nhtsa.please add my report to this database.*ln
Driving down the freeway, the shift lever jumped from drive to neutral at 65mph. Very dangerous.
Almost overnight my prius dashboard has developed oily patches. If you touch it your finger sticks, if you wipe it the cloth sticks. The dash cannot be cleaned. I worry about the off-gassing and any other health threat from the dash material decomposing, including decomposition inside the ac and heating vents. I worry about the decomposing dash affecting other elements of the car's dash, lighting, computer electrical, and other systems. The only known cure is to replace the dashboard which is an unexpected and unwelcome financial burden.
Discovered through failures repeated to dealers that certain items (brakes, dashboard, et. Al.) were recalled by toyote. Never received recall notices. Contacted toyota who demanded the vehicle be taken to dealer and now refuses to do anything. Have complete documentation to attach to this communication.essentially: dashboard failed, brakes failed when auto in operation.likely there are unknown additional recalls, etc. Of which we were not noticed
Parked car at night in colorado in february, 2015.outside temperature was approx 25 degrees farenheit.we ate dinner at a restaurant, came out and started the 2006 prius.instrument cluster panel showeing the fuel gauge, odometer, shift position and speedometer failed to come on.turned car off and on numerous times - no instrument cluster panel lights.the following morning, the instrument cluster panel worked fine.this has happened occasionally since the first incident in february.this is a safety concern; one is unable to tell which gear the vehicle is in, the speed of the vehicle, or how much fuel the vehicle has.after contacting toyota, they told me the extended warranty had expired in december 2014.as a safety defect, toyota should still be covering a known problem.
Engine noise is excessive in last few months. Took to dealer who stated no diagnostic concerns found.check engine light on dash will not go off, and since vehicle will not pass state mandated inspection with indicator light illuminated the car is considered a safety violation by the state and not safe to drive. Please help me correct this issue.
Accelerator sticking on a 2006 toyota prius. It is not catching on the floor mat, which is the recall for that year. The car has 89,000 miles. This problem just started in the past month. I will start to accelerate, and it will just take off without warning. So far, it has popped loose and returned to normal. Most recent date is listed below.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed.the brake pedal required greater force to slow down the vehicle.in addition, the stopping distance was increased.there were no warnings and the failures occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failures.on three separate occasions, the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the manufacturer inspected the vehicle, but was unable to detect the failures.the failure mileage was 44,000 and current mileage was 49,000.updated 08/21/09.*ljupdated 08/26/09.
Car accelerated without pressing on the gas pedal. Had to apply the brakes so hard that they were left smoking to stop the car. Towed it to mark miller toyota. They ran tests, and claim the gas pedal and brake were applied at the same time, implying that the problem was human caused. We disagree. Have been driving for 30 years plus. No tickets in decades. The idea that we were applying the accelerator while braking hard is ludicrous. The computer registered that the pressure was applied to the pedal, but the computer applied the pressure.we also experienced this occurring on at least two other occasions.
While driving my prius i have experienced brief moments of unexplained acceleration.it was startling when it happened but was also over quickly.i believe it has happened twice.once was about one week after i had taken the car in for maintenance.i can remember thinking i might have to take the car in again.it felt like the acceleration when using cruise control, however, i don't and wasn't using cruise control.i have only the floor mats that came with the vehicle and do not believe this was caused by the floor mat.
Sudden acceleration while driving around a curve on interstate 40 - stopped driving on interstate to avoid problem.
Three separate times i had the gas pedal of my 2006 toyota prius stick to the floor when i was accelerating on the highway.
My 2006 prius has on at least 3 occasions has accelerated inexplicably on at least three separate occasions.the first two incidents occurred during my first year of ownership and were reported to the dealer.i was told there was no problem.the most recent event was in december 2009.i was driving down the highway when the car began accelerating rapidly, even after i removed my foot from the gas pedal.. I was able to slow the car down and pull over safely.please note that at this time, i had already removed the floor mat as suggested by toyota.again, i was told by the dealer that nothing was wrong with my car, a response that did nothing to reassure me.i was told in a follow up call to the dealer that toyota would be doing nothing to assist with this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While the contact was driving 40 mph the vehicle had suddenly began to accelerate on its own. The contact was able to apply enough braking pressure to slow the vehicle, which allowed the contact to park the vehicleand shut it off. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed to remove the driver side floor mat. There were no prior warnings and the currentmileages is 23000 and the failure mileage was 13153. Updated 4/7/2010 updated 05/06/10.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)since the toyota recall of their prius cars my family and i have been worried about our safety in our prius 2006. We did not want to wait until something happens. We would rather take care of the problem before anything happens but we cannot do that because toyota dealers are not doing any repairs to my 2006 prius and their employees lied to me and maybe to all other customers. On 03/29/2010 i took my 2006 toyota prius to mike calvert toyota located at 2333 s. Loop west houston tx 77054 for regular service.they finished servicing my prius about 12:24:20 pm.i asked the cashier how was toyota takeing care of the prius recalls.she answered that she did not know anything about it and if i had any questions to ask my service men.my service men, noel butler was present and he said that the recall was only on prius 2010. My service men kept on talking to the cashier while he was exiting the door and saying "he just want to capitalize on the recall because his car has over 82000 miles and is a prius 2006.the cashier and noel butler lied to me because everybody knows about toyota recalls. The recall has been on the news all over the world.on monday, may 03 2010 i received a letter from toyota stating that "toyota has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 2004 through 2009 model year prius vehicles." therefore, neither toyota dealers nor employees are being honest with the consumers because they are not honoring any promised repairs.i will never buy a toyota because they are a bunch of liars. [xxx]
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. He stated that he was driving 45 mph when he hit the brake pedal and all of a sudden the vehicle surged forward without a warning while still having his foot on the brake pedal. The failure occurred approximately 15 timesover the last couple of years. The dealerhas not been contacted yet since they would not be able to duplicate the problem. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 10000 and the current mileage was 60000. Updated 03/09/10. *ljupdated 05/13/10.
My 2006 toyota prius has several issues with acceleration, braking, turning car off and on alarm goes off constantly and terrible gas mileage around 30 miles per gallon.
"!", abs, and vsc lights come on and brakes stop working - while driving.must coast to side of road, turn off vehicle, and restart.then brakes work for a while until problem recurs.replaced brake stroke sensor.fixed problem for 17 months - 20,000 miles.again, brakes fail while driving.getting code dtc 1247 - fault in stroke sensor.told part is out of warranty and must be replaced again.vehicle shouldn't have a part that fails every 20,000 miles resulting in complete loss of braking while driving.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While traveling at approximately 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle did not slow down. The vehicle then crashed into the rear of another vehicle and continued to lunge into the other vehicle until the engine stalled. A police report was filed. The vehicle was at the dealership but repairs had not been performed at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000.
My wife [xxx] had a serious accident in the parking lot of the victorian on main st in santa monica on wednesday september 2. From standstill, her 2006 prius suddenly accelerated to a very high rate on its own and the car's brakes were completely non-responsive. In this relatively confined parking area, after a frightening period of trying to regain control of the vehicle, she made a split-second decision to crash into a tree at a relatively high speed in order to avoid steering the car onto main st. And causing a much more serious accident that would have impacted many people, automobiles and public and private property and possibly resulted in multiple deaths and multiple serious injuries.she sustained a broken foot. Her passenger sustained bruising. Both were taken by ambulance to st. John's hospital.both airbags deployed. The 2 occupants were wearing seat belts. As a result, and only because of [xxx] quick thinking and potentially sacrificial action, [xxx], her passenger and many other non-suspecting people are alive today.it is apparently well-established that the prius can accelerate in this manner. In this case, the circumstances would appear to be straight forward: a car parked in a parking lot and started suddenly accelerates on it's own and refuses to allow the driver control.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I found that there is malfunction on the buttons on steering wheel, especially info button and buttons for climate.i researched the problem on internet and i found the problem is caused by a bad clock spring.also, i found the clock spring is related with air bag module.there are a lot of owners have the same problem (such as priuschat.com).i think that it could be a recall issue.and i experienced another problem.the accelerator pedal of my car was repaired by the recall service before.but when i release the accelerator pedal and try to push brake pedal, there is difference of height between both pedals.the height of brake pedal is higher than the accelerator pedal, even if i released the accelerator pedal.so it is dangerous to operate both pedals. When i tried to push the brake pedal after i released the accelerator pedal, my right feet was stuck with the brake pedal.i think the recall service for the accelerator pedal of my car was not successful.or there is another problem on the brake pedal of prius.
I own a 2006 toyota prius.when i apply the brake when going over rough terrain or potholes, it feels like the car speeds up momentarily before the braking kicks in.i have talked to my dealer about this, but he the mechanic says it is normal for hybrids.
Automatic transmission selector shifted from drive (d) into neutral (n).this could be temporarily corrected by manually re-selecting d, but in about 3 seconds, it shifted back to n.we drove by keeping one hand on the lever to keep it in d.after we stopped, the same problem occurred in reverse (r) -- the selector shifted into n after a couple of seconds.again, we were able to move the vehicle by maintaining pressure in the direction of the r selection.i've found several references to this problem on websites.it appears to be solved by installing a new selector assembly.
When vehicle is started no dash lights for fuel gage, speedometer, odometer inoperable due to faulty combination meter. No recall just extended warranty that toyota will not replace.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while stopped at a traffic light, the contact proceeded to accelerate and noticed that the engine engaged before the accelerator pedal was depressed.the contact was still depressing the brake pedal when the vehicle began to take off.he had to apply more pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure.the failure could not be duplicated and no repairs were made.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 33,700 and current mileage was 33,720.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 30 mph the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The floor mats were removed prior to the failure. The contact filed a claim with thetoyota manufacturer who stated that no others complaints have been filed regarding the acceleration. The manufacturer also advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The dealer performed routine maintenance on the vehicle prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 4/13/10 updated 06/25/10.
2006 toyota prius. Consumer states unintended acceleration *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was on cruise control, when the engine suddenly revved. He noticed the speed had increased from 72 mph to 74 mph. He released the cruise control and the engine stopped revving.he then set the cruise control again, and it happened again. The consumer also stated he noticed the lcd screen had froze and it was giving false information.the consumer has since sold the vehicle.
We have had several head lights on our pruis stop working. Usually you have to turn the lights on and off to get them to go back on when they turn off on their own. We have replaced the headlights approx. 4 times over the years and again we are having the same problem. They are extremely expensive headlights.the consumer stated she experienced sudden acceleration on three separate occasions.
I was in a 2006 toyota prius car accident on the freeway when the steering wheel started jerking (to the point of no control), the brakes stopped working and the car kept accelerating. Car lost control.*dtcar was totaled, two witnesses and a police report. I was sent the emergency room. No responsibility was assumed by toyota, which completed their "inspection" on march 9th, 2012. Then eight months later on november 14, 2012 they come out with two recalls: a steering recall & an engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system recall, probably as part of what they saw happened to me. I was never notified after about these recalls that my car potentially could've been defective from and part of.
Starting up my toyota prius coming out of a car wash the engine stuck with high revs.i confirmed it was not the car mat because i had been in the car wash and that was my thought.could not get the engine to stop over revving (was consistently high).never went into high speed.was able to control it by putting it in low gear and neutral at the intersections.in less than 1 mile i turned off the car and did not have any follow-on problems.not the car mats.
On the morning of may,04,2015 upon entering the car and starting it up the instrument panel fails to display. Not certain what the issue was i performed various check including the the accessory battery and attempted multiple times starting and stopping the car to no avail. I left the car where it was and a few hours later when i returned everything worked fine for a few more weeks then the issue occurred again. However, i have noticed that the issue is occurring now more frequently including when driving (stopped then go). Furthermore, whenever this issue occurs it becomes almost impossible to power the engine off and since their is no cluster display to let you know vital safety information, including speed, gas, mileage, gear (d-r-n) this creates an unsafe and hazardous condition for operators of this vehicle. Toyota motor corp. Is very much aware of this hazard which results from a manufacture defective combination meter.
I floored my '06 prius on the on-ramp to the parkway.when i took my foot off the accelerator, the car continued to accelerate at full throttle.i could slow the car with the brake, but felt i could not stop it without serious damage to the brake or the drive train.instead, i slipped my the sole of my shoe under the edge of the accelerator and lifted it up.the engine responded normally and the problem has not recurred, although i have been careful not to floor the accelerator until i have the toyota shop look at it.
I have a 2006 toyota prius. Several times--possibly as many as 20--over the course of owning the car in the last four years, i have had the following experience. When applying the brake after letting my foot off the accelerator, the car will have a sudden surge forward--either as if the break isn't working or the acceleration was actually increasing rather than staying the same or decreasing. Each time it has happened, the car monitor light for "slippery road" flashes on the dashboard. I have twice asked a toyota dealer about this. They say it is a common feature of the prius when it switches between the gas and electric components of the engine. This doesn't seem like a satisfactory explanation. It could easily result in an accident if someone happens to be in front of me the next time it occurs. This has occurred even after i removed the driver floor mat, as recommended by toyota. I do not believe it has anything to do with either the gas pedal or the floor mat. I think it's electrical.
For the past several weeks my 2006 toyota prius temporarily accelerates after crossing minor road bumps. I do not have a floor mat in the driver's side as toyota had issued a recall for this model several months ago saying there was a problem with the floor mat causing accelerator problems. This acceleration problem has occurred without the presence of a floor mat.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, she had experienced instances of unintended acceleration. She was advised to remove the floor mats from the vehicle but the failure persisted. She confirmed when attempting to pass another vehicle, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate without her intent. The approximate failure mileage was 25 mph. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current was unknown.
The computerized throttle control on the prius can get you into trouble.a prius will not reverse up a steep driveway.no matter how far you depress the accelerator, the engine will not go above about 1000 rpm, and the car will not move.now, if based on sound of the engine, you place the transmission in forward without first removing foot from accelerator, the car will rocket forward (and likely crash).it is quite easy to do this, as the engine is stuck at idle, then furiously revving with no change of driver input.father-in-law, and various pedestrians, were miraculously uninjured, but a very near thing indeed.
Toyota prius 2006. I pressed accelerator all the way down to accelerate and got stuck there. I was able to stop the car with the brake. It happens twice in july 2009. Once i stopped the car i checked if the floor mats have done so. The floor mats were not the cause. The accelerator was stuck all the way down even with the engine off.... And only after a minute or two of the car stopped and engine off did came the accelerator back. I brought the car to the dealers and they told me that it was the mat. I told them that was not the case. The dealer put some grease in the accelerator and did a few more things (cleaning around and the fuel injection i think). Since theni have avoided pressing the accelerator all the way down even when i need the power to accelerate at the entrance of highways and has not happened again. But there is definitely something wrong with either the mechanics of the accelerator or the electronics that somehow gets the accelerator stuck when you press all the way down. This should not happen and needs to be repaired.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at slow speeds including 10 mph over potholes and making a left or right turn, the brakes lost traction. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer also stated that the failure was not related to the floor mats. The failure mileage was 99 and the current mileage was 50,000.updated 04/01/10the consumer stated it felt as though the vehicle was accelerating when making a turn at a slow speed or driving over rough pavement.updated 06/28/10
I was pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed (less than 5 mph) and the car suddenly shot forward.i stood on the brakes and the car responded as expected - it stopped.i turned off the power.about 10 minutes later, i turned the car on and it drove normally.there was no floor mat - i had removed it months ago.my foot was on the accelerator, easing into the parking space and i didn't feel the accelerator move at all.it was like the car accelerated without any input from the accelerator at all.i've taken the car to the dealer, but i'm afraid to drive it now, and i'm afraid to take my children anywhere in it.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)1, 2. Moving slowly into parking space at launderland ([xxx]), our toyota prius 2006 leaped out of control, though my foot was hovering over the brake and not touching the accelerator. Ithit a wall and damaged the car.two weeks earlier, the car had also jumped suddenly at low speed but hit nothing. Car repairs to bumper and underlying structures totaled $3135; repairs to the wall totaled $750. (3) nothing was done by toyota to inspect the accelerator or to insure us that the car was now safe to drive.the car has been sitting on the dealer's lot for about two weeks.
I own a 2006 toyota pruis. I experienced two different times unintended acceleration. I can't tell exactly what was going on at the time.i hit thebrake & shut off the cruise control. Engine returned back to normal. I would guess it would pertain to some malfunction in the cruise. Any other same complaints?
2006 prius was arriving at work and pulling into a parking space. My foot was removed from gas, but accelerator stuck open. The car bounced over the concrete curb, over a snow bank and over a second curb into the university driveway. Car sustained $3800+ in body damage and another $370 in service repairs for brakes, tires, suspension and dash warning systems that erupted. Vehicle was recently repaired. Local dealer would not accept any responsibility or acknowledge any problems with the car. Final repair invoice states the vehicle floor-mats, abs and pedal stroke sensors were all working properly. Claim was made to our insurance company [erie insurance].
Moving off from traffic light vehicle toyota prius model 2006 began to accelerate uncontrollably and break did not slow vehicle down immediately; vehicle was accelerating for sometime before break began to slow vehicle down; fortunately there were not vehicles immediately in from of my vehicle.this experience was very scary.
I've a 2006 toyota prius. Traffic stopped for a red light and i was behind a cement truck. I slowed to a complete stop about 5 ft. Behind this truck. All of sudden i noticed my car started moving forward with my foot still on the brake. I stood on my brake and couldn't stop the prius. It contacted the cement truck causing a dent on the right side of the hood and a crack windshield. The consumer stated as traffic began to stop for a red light, he began braking from about 25 mph which seemed normal. He continued to gradually slow the vehicle down at a distance of about 5 to 10 feet, the consumer estimated his speed was about 3-5 mph. The brakes locked up and failed to stop the vehicle, consequently the consumer rear ended another vehicle. The brakes felt hard, not spongy and not pulsating. The vehicle lost all braking completely. Updated 01/10/07.
Returning home at 10 p.m i drove up to my garage door and attempted to turn off the motor. Instead the car lurched forward, hitting thedoor with some force. I slammed on the brakes and put the car in reverse. But instead of stopping it backed rapidly out of the driveway, across the roadway, and into my neighbor's cadillac. When i put it back in drive it still moved rapidly, this time back across the road and into my garage, causing terrible damage. This happened 4 days ago . Never before. I'm nowwaiting for a settlement so i can buy a less risky car.
While driving 20 m/h vehicle suddenly eccelerated and i hit the guard rail when experiencing unintended acceleratition
The brake problems with the toyota prius go beyond jus the 2010 model. I have a 2006 prius and it does the same thing re: the brakes seeming to "slip" when you hit a bump or a slick surface. Also, when you tap the brakes, and then hit the accelerator (as when avoiding another car that is doing something stupid) it sort-of"stalls" for a few seconds before it will accelerate.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate on its owns and the speed increased to 90 mph.the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to slow down, but failed to come to a complete stop.the contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and turned off the ignition.upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticedthat the brakes where smoking.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they determined that the floormat was pinned down to the accelerator pedal when he applied the brakes.the brakes were completely destroyed and the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $1,600.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 76,000. Updated 04-14-09 updated 04/15/09.
I received notification from toyota some months ago of a floormat/accelerator problem indicating they would contact me when a solution was available.it has now been months with no word. Recently, i contacted them only to get a response concerning a 2010 prius braking problem. My vehicle is a 2006 prius.
As a follow up to odi 10354506 - toyota pulled the information off the event data recorder and it indicated that the throttle and the brake were both engaged at the same time.that is true, but my foot was only on the brake.i only use my right foot to accelerate and to brake.as soon as the car started accelerating, i moved my foot over to slam on the brakes.it makes sense that the event data recorder would show the throttle and brake engaged at the same time, but my foot was only on the brake.something else was engaging the throttle, and apparently toyota has no way to figure out what that could be.the dealer, while sympathetic, had no fix that he could apply.
I currently drive a 2006 toyota prius and have had numerous instances of brake slippage when going over a bump/pothole during deceleration or acceleration. Upon further research at priuschat.com, an online community of prius owners, community members advised that this was "by design" since the vehicle's computer thought that loss of traction when going over an obstacle was considered as a stability issue hence dis-engaging the brakes (abs). I have had several fender benders without the air-bag deploying though.
Car's engine would not shut off. Additionally, the digital dashboard (which shows the speedometer, odometer, gas gauge, etc.) would not light up. Toyota dealer says it is due to a failed combination meter. The part is on national backorder. It has been more than two weeks and my car is still awaiting the part.
1.driving on the highway with the cruise control on.2.we could not get the cruise control to disengage. Neither tapping the brake or the cruise control switch would turn the cruise control off.we had to slam the brakes to disengage.3.we turned the car off and restarted it.that fixed the problem, but we have not used the cruise control since.the toyota dealer could not find anything wrong.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal went down to the floorboard when depressed. He engaged the brake pedal, turned the vehicle off and then restarted it which seemed to correct the problem. The contact stated that this failure was the second occurrence of the problem. He called the manufacturer and was told that they would get back with him when they were ready to repair the problem. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 104,000.
I needed to wait for a service person to arrive and open the door to their business.after several minutes, while gear was set in park outside a building with the motor running and radio on, the car suddenly jumped ahead by several inches.it stopped just as suddenly.very scary. I have left the car in park with the motor running a few more times to see if it would do it again.no repeat incident so far. It moved a short distance, but would have been enough to hit a curb, person, or container who/that was near the car.
After exiting an interstate, i was stopped at a traffic light.i accelerated when the light turned green, to approximately 40 mph.after about 200 feet, as i approached a merge point, i took my foot off the gas, but the car kept accelerating.i immediately stepped on the brake, and the car slowed.i removed my foot from the brake, and felt the car continue to accelerate on its own.i didn't have another car in front of me, so i stepped on the gas pedal briefly, and then on the brake again, and then it seemed to operate normally again.remembering about the floor mat recall, i immediately looked down to check to see if the gas pedal was clear of the mat.it was. After i had parked the car, i noticed that the mat was still secured in its proper place.there wasn't anything else that could have interfered with the pedal.later that same day, i was driving my 13yr old daughter home from school.i was stopped at a stop sign. I made a left turn onto a busy street during rush hour.after accelerating through the turn, i took my foot off the gas because there were cars ahead of me stopped for another light.the car continued to accelerate.i stepped on the brake, which was stiffer than usual, and i could hear the engine continuing to rev in the background.the car slowed.i had a little space in front of me, so i eased up off the brake, but the car continued to accelerate on its own.i pressed down on the brake again, all the while feeling the continued acceleration, and moved off to the side of the road, where i braked until i came to a stop.this was a two lane road with no shoulder, so i just moved over as far as i could and put my hazards on.i was still part way on the road.i put the car in park, pushed the on/off ignition switch, and shut down the car.i sat there for a few minutes, re-started the car and drove home without further event.
1996 toyota prius - (3) things i have noticed when operating car.(1) when braking and going over rough pavement, car will behave as though it is hydroplaneing - the brakes not slowing the car for a brief period until car settles down.this can happen when going as slow as 5 mph.the faster one is going when hitting the rough pavement, the farther the car will travel before braking sensation re-appears.i believe this occurs everytime i travel rough pavement (la city streets, not back country or 4 wheeling).note that warning light on dashboard does light suggesting loss of control.i called dealer service center and described problem, they assured me that no safety warnings or recalls had been made.2) when turning off cruise control, car will accelerate slightly for approximately 1-2 seconds.this is most noticeable when trying to exit carpool lane in heavy traffic and spacing is limited.again called dealership and assured no safety notices or recalls.i now cover brake when turning off speed control.3) car just eats up hid headlight (9 in 80k miles + 2 original installed) and taillight bulbs (11 + 2 originally installed).again no safety notices or recalls.i replace them as i notice them.i have never had both headlights go out at once as described on your website.note that other than the above issues/concerns, this car has been a great car with no service except for gas, oil changes, and replace the bulbs when they go out.
Approaching state hwy. In cruise, assumed stop area would be slippery as it sometimes is in the winter..tapped brakes to disable cruise, applied brakes,kept right on going & ended in the ditch across the hwy. Was lucky that there was no collision.. Can't remember if the motor was racing at the time.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. At low speed brake application, the vehicle had suddenly surged forward without warning.consequently she struck a ditch at 70 mph. She suffered a broken hand and a concussion. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership.the current and failure mileages were 43000.
Driving 2006 prius 6/27/07 on rural 2 lane highway, crossed rough rail road crossing.within 1/4 mile moved out to pass cyclists and as i cut back into my lane the car suddenly accelerated from 40 to 60 mph in 3 seconds.burned up brakes and started car fire getting car stopped.towed to toyota in wasau wisc. Brakes replaced but toyota said it(sudden uncontrollable acceleration)had never happened before. Toyota wouldn't pay even though car was under warranty.insurance paid.it has not happened again but we found numerous incidents had occurred back to 05.we still have old brake parts.
Back in 2009, i experienced runaway acceleration in my 2006 toyota prius.the cruise control had been engaged for between 5 and 15 minutes.all of a sudden, the vehicle started to race.i was traveling in the 70's (mph), and it shot up to nearly 100 before i got it under control.the dealer claimed he had no such other complaints and could not replicate my problem.i brought it back again a few months. Later because the cruise control intermittently failed to set.i brought it back a third time, again, a few mos. Later.this time, they had a fix, which was a new cruise control module.the first 2 trips were under warranty.they wanted to charge me the 3rd time because it was then beyond the 3 years of warranty.i fought this because the condition was obviously pre-existing.yesterday, steve wozniak received television and press attention when he reported the same problem, a problem that toyota told me they had never experienced before.as far as i am concerned, this company is scamming the public.they are playing with people's lives.it's got to stop.it's more than just brake pedals and carpet; it's apparently a way of life for this company.(i no longer have the vehicle.dates and mileage are approx.)
I came to a stop and the car actually came to a stop and then suddenly started creeping towards the other car. I thought i was accidentally pressing the gas pedal as well but i wasn't so i started pressing hard on the brake and nothing! i started pumping the brakes and the car stopped. Then i continued my drive as usual without it happening again.no lights came on, nothing unusual. Just weird.car has almost 36k miles 06 model.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument panel went blank and the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable. The vin was unavailable.
I have a 2006 prius. Twice in 60,000 miles, when in cruise control, driving at highway speeds, and having to brake suddenly, the cruise control disengaged, as it should,. I brake, the car slows, as it should.then the car starts to surge up to the original cruise control set speed. I am able to brake and stop it, but at highway speeds, and approaching a near emergency stop situation- this has scared me. It has only happened twice...but memorable in the surprise it even happened.i reported it to a local toyota dealer, who couldn't recreate the problem, then also called the toyota corporation customer service, which said they had no reports of that happening.
I have a 2007 prius and i have had a problem with acceleration 3 times. I read that it was thought to be a case of the gas pedal being caught on the floor mats. I took out the carpet mat and i currently have only the plastic all weather mat (i took out the carpet mat) which is secured with the two plastic hooks. My daughter gets her drivers license next monday and i was going to have her drive the prius. I'm afraid to have her drive it now. Are you absolutely sure that the acceleration problem is just the floor mats and that there is no possibility that there is a problem with the electrical systems? because if it is just the mat issue then i have taken care of that. If it could be electric than i won't let her drive it.
Combination meter failed, there was no dash display, no speed display, and vehicle would not shut down.fortunately we were not out of town so we drove the vehicle to our regular toyota dealer,ourisman fairfax toyota, fairfax, va, and left it there.
My car (06 toyota prius)had hit a pothole while on my way to church on 11/16/17. There was a lot of traffic and though i was far behind the person in front of me, my brake did not stop and my car went under the car in front of me. The vehicle was going maybe 5-10 mph as we inched up to the light. Lots of traffic, i was double and triple checking to see my foot on the brake and it was but car would not stop, in fact it felt like it revved up.it was terrifying as i saw my car plow into another when there was nothing i could do.i know the 2010 models were recalled for this but it happened to me on my 2006 prius. No recall but a warrant enhancement notification was sent to my relative who had a 2007 but i never received it. It is all about the brakes and the not stopping properly. Toyota also did a weird buy back thing and wanted my car. I think it is because they wanted to hide the problem instead of having a recall. I have never had a company try to buy back my car. Toyota is at fault and i want to make sure no one else is killed or hurt by this. It also shows up in the technical service bulletin but again, not a recall but it needs to be recalled! my car had about 65k on it.
Combination meter stopped working in cold weather. Know problem for toyota and a very dangerous one. They did one repair and warranty extension but vehicles now hitting higher miliage are having issues and it is documented by toyota in a warranty bullentin no. Pol12-05 from toyota
Combination meter failed leavingthe vehicle without instrument cluster information. There is a manufacturerwarranty extension which does not cover vehicles on the road over 9 years. This represents a hazard to the public which has a documented solution and replacement components.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 25 mph on an uneven and winding road the vehicle accelerated to a high speed.she was forced to change direction and crashed into a ditch which caused the tires to blow out. The under carriage was destroyed the vehicle was destroyed. Toyota replaced gave the contact a 2007 toyota prius since the 2006 prius was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries. Since the crash involved one vehicle a police report was not filed. Toyota towed the vehicle to the closest dealer. The vin number was unknown. The failure mileage was 17,000.
We own a 2006 toyota prius.the car was purchased new,has been dealer maintained and is our primary vehicle.on january 26, 2010 at 2:05 pm my wife experience uncontrollable acceleration and despite attempting the strategies recommended by toyota was involved in a crash causing her and others injury. The weather was clear, the road was dry and straight and my wife was approaching an intersection with plenty of unobstucted visibility.we had followed the initial recall instructions and had been in contact with the local dealer about any follow-up instructions pertaining to our vehicle.after the accident i contact, in person, the service manager at performance toyota in lincoln, ne.he stated our vehicle was not part of the most recent recall involving faulty gas pedals.i advised him i understood that however my wife experienced uncontrolled acceleration and despite attempting to employ the recommended strategies was involved in a crash resulting to injuries to her and others.i asked the service manager how to proceed and he advised me to call the "toyota customer experience line" and speak to them.when i stated i had tried many times and was unable to reach a person he insisted that was the appropriate manner to deal with the situation.i left the dealership feeling extremely frustrated due to the fact the recorded message on the "toyota customer experience line" advised if you had experienced and accelerator/acceleration problem contact your dealer immediately. We are aware that many toyota owners have experience this issue with their vehicles and in more models and years than are involved in the latest recall.it is not possible for an individual middle class citizen to challenge a major automaker to first admit and then correct a defect in an automobile they produced and sold .we request you investigate this incident in addition to the many more that have been reported.we will be available and cooperative in any fact finding you may wish to do.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. When the contact first drove the vehicle, he noticed smoke emitting from the dashboard area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and no repairs were made. On approximately twelve occasions afterward, while utilizing the cruise control mechanism, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate without warning. The acceleration would usually occur on a small decline or incline. The vehicle would downshift on its own and accelerate up to 80 or 90 mph. He had to completely disengage the cruise control to prevent the vehicle from accelerating. He did not contact the dealer or manufacturer in regards to the vehicle accelerating. Duringinclement weather, he attempted to pass another vehicle at speeds of approximately 40 mph.as the vehicle glided over wet snow and ice, the vehicle slid sideways and crashed into a nearby guardrail.the vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries; however, a police report was filed. The current mileage was approximately 60,000 and the failure mileage was 600.
I believe its a glitch in the car's computer.at unpredictable and intermittent intervals the electronic heads up display does not operate.this leaves me with no speedomoeter, no fuel level indicator, no bright or dim indicator for the headlights, and the cruise control does not work.during the incidents the car also might not respond to the power off button, so it keeps running.this problem might last for a day or two and then it starts to work again.
Regarding the problem with toyotas.i bought a 2006 prius earlier this year.what i have noticed periodically is that when i step on the brake if i have had cruise control on, the car surges forward for a second.my heart always skips a beat, but then the car returns to normal.i'm wondering if the cruise control might be part of the problem that toyota is supposedly looking in to.
I have a 2006 prius. When i drive over a wet/icy spot or a road grate (like a metal drain) my car seems to skid and the rough road light comes on. This does not happen while i am braking, but while i am accelerating or driving normally. I have purchased better tires, which helps a little, but i still experience this issue. I have always assumed it was a design flaw and i try not to drive my car in any bad weather. Toyota has issued many recalls for similar issues, but my car doesn't seem to be covered.
Unintended acceleration in my 2006 toyota prius. Lasted less than 30 seconds. Responded to repeated braking and hitting and pulling with my foot on the gas pedal. It happened when i floored the gas pedal to pass another vehicle.the pedal was not stuck to the floor mat. I could not reproduce the event after it occurred by flooring the gas pedal again.
I have experienced extreme acceleration when using my cruise control on my 2006 prius.i have not determined how fast it would continue to go for safety reasons so when it has started to accelerate extremely fast, i would turn off the cruise control so as not to continue to accelerate that fast.i would turn it off as soon as i began to feel out of control with the car.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and trying to park her vehicle it suddenly accelerated forward and crashed into steel cables. The vehicle then shifted into reverse and crashed into the steel cables again. The contact was not injured from the crash. The vehicle was towed away from the scene. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 65 mph he stepped on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated, and crashed into the vehicle in front of him. There were no injuries. The police were not notified. After the contact turned the vehicle on and off,it reset itself. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. A toyota manufacturer representative inspected the vehicle and stated that there were no defects. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 42,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 30 mph and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. Simultaneously, the power steering failed causing inhibited control of the vehicle. The vehicle proceeded to make a 180 degree turn, and crashed into a pole. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the process would take a matter of time before they could provide any assistance. The vin, current, and failure mileages were not available when the complaint was filed.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While traveling at speeds of 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to abnormally accelerate. The vehicle then decreased speeds far below the speed in which the cruise control was set, without driver intent. The cruise control was shut off and reset. The vehicle began to exhibit the exact same failure.the failure mileage was 47,000 and the current was 48,000.
2006 prius acceleration while under cruise control in curves - several occasions.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the contact was driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions.there was pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by an unintended increase in acceleration.the driver applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down.the gear shift failed to operate in the "neutral" position.in addition, the entire gear indicators illuminated at the same time.the vehicle was driven into a barrier of dirt as a result of the vehicle coming to a complete stop.the failures occurred on four separate occasions.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the technician was unable to duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunctions.the failure mileage was 41,404.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius purchased february 2006. When utilizing the cruise control switch, the engine would begin to accelerate rapidly and race.once the cruise control was canceled, the acceleration would cease. He stated the floor mats did not cause rapid acceleration. The failure would only occur when cruise control was utilized. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised to discontinue usage of the vehicle speed control. No repairs had been made to correct the failure. The failure and current mileages were under 15,000.updated 11/23/09. *ljupdated 11/24/09
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius which was purchased in september 2006. He stated that while driving at speeds of less than 40 mph approaching a stop sign he removed his foot from the accelerator pedal, instead of slowing down the vehicle maintained the speed it was traveling. He then depressed the brake pedal and the brakes would not respond. There was no resistance in the brake pedal and it then it extended to the floorboard. The speed decreased slowly and he continued to push the brake pedal into the floorboard until the vehicle eventually came to a stop. The dealer advised him that there was nothing wrong with the pedal or the brakes and that he should remove the floor mats from the vehicle. The floor mats were not close enough to the brake or accelerator pedalwhen the failure occurred. No repairs have been made to the vehicle. On two additional occasions, the contact experienced the same failure. He also received a letter from toyota in regards to a recall campaign id number: 09v388000, vehicle speed control accelerator pedal, however, he was not aware if his vehicle was included in the recall or not. The vin was not accepted.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 70,000.
Dt*: the contact stated, while traveling at 50 mph,merging with highway traffic, the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate up to 90 mph even when pressure was taken off the accelerator pedal. Pressure was applied to the brakes, but the engine did not disengage. With continued pressure to the brakes, the vehicle was stopped. However, the engine continued to race at an alarming rate. The ignition was turned off. Upon inspection, the accelerator pedal was still against the floorboard. After tapping the accelerator a few times with a foot, the pedal returned to its original position.the vehicle was driven home. The service dealer suggested that the contact try to reproduce the occurrence. The manufacturer was contacted.updated 8/14/2006 -
- the contact has a 2006 toyota prius with a current odometer reading of 25,000 miles. The contact stated that the cruise control would not disengaged once it had been activated. Under normal dry weather conditions when using the cruise control at about 65 mph, and trying to stop the vehicle, it took at least half a mile before the brakes would deactivate the cruise control. After this incident the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and they could not find anything wrong.
Temperature-stress cracks in windshield of 2006 prius.seems to be brought on by heat snap.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear window shattered without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 54,500.
On our 2006 toyota prius, purchased june 27, 2006, night-time driving vision is impaired by the reflection of the dashboard onto the windshield.the image of the dashboard information lights is strongly reflected right into the center of the driver's vision necessitating looking under, over, or around the reflections.poooooor dashboard design.very disappointing and scary.
When closing the rear hatch on my 2006 toyota prius, the inside rear view mirror came crashing down, taking a chunk of the windshield with it.my car now is missing a piece of windshield and the mirror.contacted toyota--they said since the car had too many miles on it and was off warranty, they wouldn't fix it, although they agreed it shouldn't have happened.to me, it seems to be a manufacturing/materials defect that toyota is not willing to admit.the mileage is irrelevant for this type of defect--it can happen at any time.
My 2006 toyota prius has a problem with headlights going out intermittently.toyota says they replaced lights after we insisted there was a problem.they noted problem was caused by a short that they say nothing about fixing.it took 2 visits to get problem resolved due to intermittent nature.i think this is a defect and dangerous.they need to address this problem.there are numerous postings on web of this and all indications are that lights and control modules have problems.i am writing to national center for dispute settlement, but think odi needs to step in.thanks.
Intermittent problem with hid head lights. Both right and left head lights have gone out individually (not at the same time) during operation of the vehicle, and then by turning light switch off and then on again the head lights work. On a different trip, either head light may stop working again. This doesn't happen on every trip, and it seems to happen during operation of the headlights (i.e., turn the lights "on" and both head lights work, and then after some period of time one of the head lights stops working).this has happened multiple times during the last month.
Hid lights turn off independent of vibration, heat, duration of time on.occasionally both turn off at the same time.turning brights has no affect.turning lights off and then back on fixes the problem.dealership has replaced entire headlight assembly, computer, and bulbs and then began to re-occur after 10,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering ecu was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving the vehicle, it suddenly stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty. The failure was repaired. The contact also indicated that the air conditioner blower stopped operating and the front windshield could not be defrosted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 200,500. *dt
Headlight goes off spontaneously while driving. I turn off lights and turn them back on again and headlight goes back on. I have been researching this and cannot believe this is not considered a defect.there should be a class action against the us government for not doing its job.
When driving at night, the dashboard displays some of the dashboard on the front windshield, which causes you to avoid that area of your windshield.this is a defect in all 2006-2009 toyota prius cars.what happens is that you start looking at this reflection and it creates a safety concern.you also do not have a clear view through the reflection.it is extremely distracting.when you are on a country rode late at night, where there may not be any street lights, it is even worse.this problem was fixed in the 2010 models and beyond with a longer edge on the dashboard at the top.i have talked to toyota about this, but have gotten nowhere.i feel this is a big safety concern that must be addressed and i am turning to you for help.i could have gotten lawyers involved in a class action lawsuit, but i wanted to try and resolve this professionally.i am not looking to get rich or make money off this problem.i just want my car and everyone else's prius fixed.this issue has always been around.i have noticed it more lately with cloud cover and driving on back country roads at night.it is scary.
I bought my 2006 prius in october of 2012 and ever since buying it i've noticed that the headlight on the driver's side goes out by itself.i actually went into the dealer within a week and told them my headlight was out but when i got there and i turned them on it was working.i was baffled.they didn't say a thing to me that this was a commonly reported problem that toyota wasn't going to be addressing.anyway, i left and the headlight problem has been happening ever since.i decided to just live with it because when i turn the lights off and back on, the headlight comes back on - at least for a while.i'm very worried that the same thing might happen to the other headlight at the same time.i've read online about the cost of replacing the bulb ($330) which is ridiculous since this is obviously a mfg flaw that toyota just doesn't want to pay for.please issue a recall on this before someone gets killed!!
Both of my headlights went out at the same time the other day now the fact that both of them went out at the exact same time already tells me that its not the bulb,ballest or anything other then an electrical issue because everyone is having this problem and they have changed both ballasts and bulbs and the same thing happened over and over again, please make this a recall because it is very unsafe
The contact owns a 2006 toyota prius.the automatic window up control rolled up the driver side window and would not stop until the window was completely up.the window would continue to close even if there was an object in its path.this failure has occurred numerous times.the contact has not spoken with toyota.the vin and engine size were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 49,922.
I have purchased a 2006 toyota prius and believe it has a serious window design problem. Other automobiles and trucks i have owned with electric windows have had an automatic down feature on the drivers window. Ie- once driver started window down he could release pressure on switch and the window would continue its down travel to the bottom. On my new toyota the drivers window will also continue going up to the full up position after switch is released. I brought this up to the toyota service dept thinking the switch was defective. I was told it was designed this way so the driver could get his hands back on the steering wheel rapidly. They said it probably had a stop if something got stuck in the window - like a baby's head. I have tried to hold my window down after releasing the switch and i cannot stop its upward travel. The only way to stop the window is to find the switch again and depress the switch to the lower window position.i feel the window has the potential tokill or maim anyone that gets caught by the window. I feel this is an urgent threat.thank you.
We were exiting 66 at exit 55 (fairfax co. Parkway) northern va. We were going 3 mph, a heavy delivery truck hit us going 40 mph pushing us with considerable force into the van in front of us. Our air bags did not deploy, none of them deployed. My husband sustained head injuries from hitting the steering wheel and i was bounced back and forth a few times injuring my head, neck and back.my doctors think my injuries were made worse by the fact that the airbags did not prevent me from being thrown so far forward.we called toyota and they did not want to investigate the issue.
Front wheel bearing making huge noise when steering wheel.
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