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I bought a used and regularly serviced 2007 toyota prius in september 2014 with 69,000 miles. This week of april 5th, the airbag symbol showed up on the dash along with the headlights not working properly. When i took the vehicle in to the local toyota dealership, i was told that the steering wheel spiral coil was broken and ;that my airbag system was disabled. This happened at 85,000 miles. It cost me almost $500 to have this coil replaced. The service manager said this was simply due to normal wear and tear. I also have outside hatch rubber opener that is gooie and sticky and the hatchback door often will not open.updated 10/31/2017
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the drivers seat air bag failed as a result and the air bag needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,623 and the current mileage was 33,724....updated 08-10-12 updated 08/14/2012
Traveling straight ahead, ~30mph on city street , front tire (michelin dt008-35670-mi, 185/65r15) blew for unknown reason. Car swerved to right into utility pole, removing right front wheel, wheel connections, fender, headlight. (car "totaled" by insurer.)steering wheel airbag activated. Driver (sole occupant) suffered fractures of right hand, wrist, 3 ribs and sternum, apparently due to impact of airbag. Driver was wearing belt/harness.
The contact's daughter owned a 2007 toyota prius. While the contact's daughter was driving 55 mph, she suddenly depressed the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact's daughter attempted to depress the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury to the right eye, which caused swelling. The contact's boyfriend sustained bruises to the chest area. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to autonation ford gulf freeway (12227 gulf fwy, houston, tx 77034, (713) 489-2089), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
Steering wheel defroster control panel stopped working, all the rest of the controls are operational except the defroster portion. Seems the clockspring is malfunctioning. As the same part is providing signal for all the steering wheel controls and possibly the airbag, this is a safety concern to me.
My car was hit at by an suv at high speed on the passenger side while crossing an intersection (the suv had run a red light). My car was then propelled front-first into the pole holding the street lights. None of my airbags deployed, although firefighters and police said that the sensors had been triggered. I sustained considerable contusions to my ribs, elbow, knees, and ankles. I have a torn tendon in my right ankle, and whiplash severe enough to require physical therapy. Firefighters said the crash was severe enough that if there had been a passenger, they would likely have died given the airbags did not deploy.updated 04/13/15
Multiple times my 2007 toyota prius airbag system has failed due to a passenger weighing over 250 pounds sitting in the passenger seat. The problem seems to happen when the passenger wiggles when getting in or having a wallet in his back pocket.after he gets in the red airbag warning light comes on and it is my understanding that the airbag is then disabled. The airbag light will remain on until the dealer services the car. The dealer?s hand diagnostic tool once reported that the code was accident detected, but i challenged this and it was discovered that the code actually means occupant classification system fail. Unhooking the 12v battery will clear the system and supposedly make the airbag work properly again. The problem will reoccur when the same passenger gets in the passenger seat.
I was involved in an accident in which i rear-ended the car in front of me on a almost empty city street. The car in front of me stopped abruptly and was stationary at the time of the collision. I was going approximately 25-30 mph at the time of impact, as i did not have the opportunity to brake effectively. My car was totaled in the collision. I suffered bruising to my sternum and knees as well as severe bruising on my knees and hip. My airbags did not deploy, and this was remarked upon by the firefighters, paramedics and police that responded to the accident. I am concerned because this is the second toyota i have been in an accident with in which the airbags did not deploy. The last accident was in a 1996 toyota corolla in a high speed accident on the freeway in which my car had locked onto the car that had hit me and we spun out on the freeway. Again my car was totaled and no airbag deployed. After doing research on the internet, it would seem this is a continuing problem with toyotas, which should be remedied as a matter of public safety.
2007 toyota prius.consumer writes in regards to vehicle throttle malfunction.the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into another vehicle. The consumer stated she had problems with the throttle being stuck open, prior to the accident. Also, the air bag light illuminated. Thedealer found an open circuit in the spiral cable.
I have seen the recent recall related to many makes and models of toyota's for the clock-springs or spiral cables in the steering wheel.this is a very important part of the car which provides the electrical connection for many components such as the steering wheel controls, horn, and air bags.i have heard of others with the same issues in their generation ii prius (2004-2009).my spiral cable has recently stopped working as well and seeing as this is a safety issue i believe toyota should be responsible for correcting it.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was a distraction that caused the contract to crash into the rear of a truck. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.
I was driving down the road going roughly 40-35 miles per hour when the vehicle in front of me slammed on their breaks. I collided with the vehicle in front of me, we came to an abrupt stop. The airbags did not deploy, causing my face to slam against the steering wheel. Leading to facial and teeth injuries. My car frame was bent, it is totaled.
My toyota prius accelerated at extremely high speed as i pulled into my driveway. I crashed through the garage door into the boxes and furniture stored in the garage. I had my foot pressed all the way down on the brake but could not slow down or stop but accelerated to a very high speed. There was significant property damage and car damage. It was reported to allstate. No other vehicle was involved. The airbag did not activate! i do not know the exact speed other than to say it was extremely fast and very, very terrifying!
At approximately 11:20 am, i was waiting to have my car washed at a drive through car wash.a chevroletpickup truck had completed being washed and was stopped at the exit.the green light came on at the start of the car wash for me to proceed.i moved forward when suddenly the car lurched forward at what seemed to be top speed.i jammed my foot of the brake pedal and held it down but the car continued speeding.i eased the car into the left side wall of the car wash to slow down the momentum, but to no avail.i crashed into the back of the truck.the hood of the prius went under the truck rear bumper.the air bags did not deploy.the prius has been declared at total loss.the consumer stated neither the letter from toyota nor the bosch report indicated an examination of an electronic acceleration system. Updated 04/28/14
Passenger airbag sensor does not detect the presence of a passenger in the vehicle, regardless of weight.passenger airbag sensor constantly reads "passenger off".
My airbag did not deploy when i had an accident. What's the legal advice to file the complaint to toyota?.....updated 12/15/15updated 9/7/2017
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle.as a result, the contact's vehicle then crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not lock.there were no injuries.the road conditions were dry.a police report was filed.the vehicle was towed, but has not yet been inspected. The current and failure mileages were 3,141.updated 02/01/08
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that after becoming stuck on the railroad tracks, a train crashed into the vehicle and the front passenger side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the owners home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000...updated 02/20/150 updated 04/06/15*ljupdated 04/14/15
At an intersection, the prius was struck on the driver side by a 1999 dodge caravan.the front airbags in the dodge deployed and the driver was not injured.the prius' curtain and side airbags did not deploy.the prius driver suffered head and brain injury, injuries to neck, upper torso and extremities.information was supplied by legal representative.
The car was involved in a collision north of san antonio, texas.the collision ended up being a total lose of the vehicle due to the frame being split, firewall bent and a broken windshield.my concern is the airbags did not deploy.the airbags not deploying with an impact of this nature could increase the likelihood of injuries. I believe a failure of safety equipment of this nature should be investigated to prevent possible future injuries or fatalities.
Abs vsc brake light on
2007 toyota prius complaint.we have a 2007 prius and the airbag light will not shut off at all.it was not in an accident or anything.i refuse to take it to the deal where they will charge for diagnosis and then repair which could turn out to be $400.00, i called them earlier this week to get an idea about the cost.
Taka inflator, i was in a car accident and none of the air bags deployed. It was head on accident. Also my car just started to speed up. I ended up hitting a billboard.
During a car accident on a highway, and after the airbags deployed, a projectile at high velocity entered my right hand and fractured the 5th metacarpal bone.per the hand surgeon that removed the foreign body, it appeared to be a black piece of plastic 1 cm long.
On my way home from work on the frontage road along i-5.my tires hit the gravel and i lost control.i went through the grass on the side of the road down a dip and landed on the passenger side of the car on the railroad tracks.i began to roll and rolled the car from side to side at least 15 times.a row of trees is what stopped me.the engine was still running and i was still buckled in the drivers seat.i had to kick out the windshield in order to get out of the car.i went to emergency that night where i was x-rayed and checked out.i ended up with only major bruising on the left side of my body,the chp that responded was sure i was dead.they told me they expected to see a dead body in the car.i barely escaped with my life and the air bags never deployed in the car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began abnormally sliding toward the left. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle toward the right but the vehicle would not change direction. The contact then attempted to brake but the vehicle would not stop. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle which resulted in a single vehicle rollover crash. The air bags did not deploy.the police appeared on the scene and speculated that the front passenger side tire blew prior to the crash.a police report was available. An ambulance also appeared on the scene as the contact sustained minor injuries.the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot.the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The failure and current mileage was 43,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that she shifted into park and exited the vehicle. Upon returning, the contact noticed that the vehicle independently shifted from park, rolled away and crashed into a pole while occupied with the contact's child. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 86,000.
After taking the vehicle in for a recall for a steering column issue, 3 of the buttons on the steering column fail to operate once the recall repair was complete. The dealer says it's an issue with the clockspring cable and are not willing to repair it at no cost.
Parking my prius, my foot on the brake pedal, i hit a very small patch of black ice with the right front wheel. The car slanted briefly to the left--then there was a sudden surge of engine power.the car rushed over a mound of ice and snow, jumped the curb, rushed forward between a wall and a tree, narrowly missing it, and crashed into a parked toyota truck facing outward from the curb.my prius hit the heavy truck with enough force to knock it six feet for their north and three feet to the west.after impact, the engine continued to make a lot of noise, a sound i've never heard before in seven years of driving the car. It was attempting to surge past the truck, which i believe caused the most damage to the front left bumper of the car.i was stunned and didn't think to turn off the ignition before it quit on its own after perhaps ten seconds.the body was sheared back, strips of blue paint hanging in shreds.i crawled out the passenger side unhurt.(the air bags did not deploy.)
The contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving up a mountain at 20 mph, the contact stated that the tires lost traction and the vehicle slid off a mountain curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and some deep tissue bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. Due to the force of the crash, the seat belt remained buckled, but failed to restrain the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,800.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the front passenger seat air bag failed to activate when the seat was occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop sign, the vehicle was crashed into from the rear. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was transported to the hospital for treatment of a fractured clavicle. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.a police report was not filed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 56,000.
I was hit on driver's side door by a large pickup truck in a city intersection. The truck impact centered on the driver door.truck going around 30 mph, my car going about 10 mph. Driver's door was crushed in, side window shattered, door required removal by rescue squad. I, the driver, was wearing seat belt. No airbags deployed.
The contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 60 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a pickup truck. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a concussion and was hospitalized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
My vehicle was hit by a fault driver and my vehicle air bags never exploded. I have sustained injuries to my neck, wrist and back after this accident. My vehicle has gas pedal acceleration after the accident and when i put the brakes to stop or slow down the vehicle my vehicle jumps up and increases the speed. I fear that this faulty parts of brake or gas paddle could result in another serious accident. This is my very valued asset because it takes me to work and brings me back.i hope that toyota will investigate my problem very seriously and very carefully.my injuries are very serious and long lasting and i am seeing doctors for the last 13 months. I need help very very soon.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the driver's side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (mike johnson's hickory toyota, 435 hwy 70, hickory, nc 28602) where the technician informed the contact that the air bag was worn out and would need to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
"takata recall"in aug 2014 i was involved in a head on collision where my air bags deployed.one of the injuries sustained was a fracture to my right fifth metacarpal bone caused by projectile shrapnel, most likely from the deployed air bag.the shrapnel was 2mm x 10mm, black and appeared to be plastic per the operative report by the surgeon who removed it.for such a light piece of plastic to cause this extensive a comminuted fracture, the projectile must have been traveling at a very high velocity most likely caused by the air bag's explosive for [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that she collided into another vehicle when she depressed the brake.as a result, the seat belts disengaged which allowed the driver hit the steering column.in addition, the crash destroyed the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy.as of january 3, 2008, the dealer or manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 13,000.a police report is available.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, a warning chime was heard and the steering wheel seized to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a sign. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. *dt
My son was attempting to make a u-turn and was hit by a car going the same direction.his head broke the driver side window and the air bag did not deploy.the air bag in the other car did open.
2007 prius was "t-boned" on the driver side.other car (honda) was going ~40 mph, and prius was going ~25 mph.air bags did not deploy in the prius, but did in the honda.driver of prius had to be cut out of car and suffered minor injuries.medics on the scene were surprised that the air bags did not deploy in the prius.since the prius was totaled, the parts have not been repaired or replaced.
My 2007 toyota prius was involved in side impact collision.the car was hit at the drivers side front wheel.damage was from the drivers door around to the front of the car.the car that hit me was going around 40 miles per hour.my car was totaled, and i spent 3 nights in the hospital with a partially collapsed lung, broken rib, and a concussion. Neither the side or front airbags deployed.i have post concussion syndrome because of the accident.i believe that my concussion would have been much less had the airbag deployed.i am a public school teacher, and i have not been able to return to work for month, and the doctors say it could be at least a few more weeks.in addition i am told it could be 3 months or longer before my symptoms disappear.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle crashed into a guard rail and the air bags did not deploy.a police report was filed. The driver was injured and she was transported by ambulance to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed.an authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that the air bags only deploy when the windshield breaks. The failure and current mileages were 8,000.updated 10/13/10 the consumer stated she crashed head-on into the guard rail.the fromt of the vehicle was demolished and none of the air bags deployed.updated 10/2110
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle.the front and side curtain air bags failed to deploy.the contact injured her chest and neck area.a police report was filed.the vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who was unable to determine why the air bags did not deploy.the vehicle was destroyed.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that a representative would call the contact with an update on their investigation.the failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 6/4/09 the consumer's wife was injured. Updated 06/09/09.
My daughters were involved in accident 27 aug 10 were theair bags did not deploy and the seat belts never locked because ofthis my daughter hit her head twice on the steering wheel, and isin sever pain with lots of bruising and is wearing a neck brace.she needs to go in for further scans to make sure there is nothingwrong with her back. The damage done to the car was severe. Shehit the other vehicle turned did a 180 degree spin and thenhitthe car again the cars locked on to each other and went over thecenter divider on the street facing oncoming traffic.the lady had run the red light and went thru three lanes.
Hello there. I am almost 8 months pregnant and i drive a prius. I called the dealer and the toyota company to get my driver side airbag disabled until i have my child. I believe that if the bag went off it would pose harm to my fetus, especially as i carry high in my torso. They said that they were unable to do so, as per regulation. I find this horrid, especially with the holiday season and the usual rise of impaired drivers. I can be as safe as i can but if someone hits me and the airbag deploys, it has a great potential of doing more [possibly unnecessary] damage to my baby than the crash alone.i was told that you could possibly provide some resolution for this in order for my dealer to disable the airbag for my remaining two months of pregnancy. Please get back to me.
My daughters were involved in accident 27 aug 10 were theair bags did not deploy and the seat belts never locked because ofthis my daughter hit her head twice on the steering wheel, and isin sever pain with lots of bruising and is wearing a neck brace.she needs to go in for further scans to make sure there is nothingwrong with her back. The damage done to the car was severe. Shehit the other vehicle turned did a 180 degree spin and thenhitthe car again the cars locked on to each other and went over thecenter divider on the street facing oncoming traffic.the lady had run the red light and went thru three lanes.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle.the front and side curtain air bags failed to deploy.the contact injured her chest and neck area.a police report was filed.the vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who was unable to determine why the air bags did not deploy.the vehicle was destroyed.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that a representative would call the contact with an update on their investigation.the failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 6/4/09 the consumer's wife was injured. Updated 06/09/09.
My 2007 toyota prius was involved in side impact collision.the car was hit at the drivers side front wheel.damage was from the drivers door around to the front of the car.the car that hit me was going around 40 miles per hour.my car was totaled, and i spent 3 nights in the hospital with a partially collapsed lung, broken rib, and a concussion. Neither the side or front airbags deployed.i have post concussion syndrome because of the accident.i believe that my concussion would have been much less had the airbag deployed.i am a public school teacher, and i have not been able to return to work for month, and the doctors say it could be at least a few more weeks.in addition i am told it could be 3 months or longer before my symptoms disappear.
2007 prius was "t-boned" on the driver side.other car (honda) was going ~40 mph, and prius was going ~25 mph.air bags did not deploy in the prius, but did in the honda.driver of prius had to be cut out of car and suffered minor injuries.medics on the scene were surprised that the air bags did not deploy in the prius.since the prius was totaled, the parts have not been repaired or replaced.
I was in a 2007 prius entering a cross street and was hit broad-side on the left drivers side from the middle of my car to the left front end. The damage was severe and i was taken to the hospital suffering from cuts and severe bruises to my ribs and backside. The side curtains did not deploy and i was told by toyota headquarters that i was not hit hard enough. I am not totally recovered from this accident as yet and it will probablytake a few more weeks. I was also told by toyota there haven't been any problems with side-curtains and there were no other complaints about this kind of failure. I know that is not true and i would like toyota to accept responsibility for this safety feature failure. Updated 04/07/10.
All late model toyotagas electric autos. I find them very dangerous in parking lots, as they can and do backup with no noise. I was almost run over by one on a foggy day last week. The driver never turned on light and didn't see me when backing out of parking spot. I was able to get out ofthe way that time. Suppose i had been blind? not a sound to let me know the car was there. I really think the car company should install a backup alarm of some sort on allthese autos.
Hello there. I am almost 8 months pregnant and i drive a prius. I called the dealer and the toyota company to get my driver side airbag disabled until i have my child. I believe that if the bag went off it would pose harm to my fetus, especially as i carry high in my torso. They said that they were unable to do so, as per regulation. I find this horrid, especially with the holiday season and the usual rise of impaired drivers. I can be as safe as i can but if someone hits me and the airbag deploys, it has a great potential of doing more [possibly unnecessary] damage to my baby than the crash alone.i was told that you could possibly provide some resolution for this in order for my dealer to disable the airbag for my remaining two months of pregnancy. Please get back to me.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving, a code illuminated indicating transmission would lock for safety and to place the vehicle on a flat surface. The contact stated that when he arrived at his residence and powered off the engine, the vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
While driving the left headlight went out i turned off the lights and back on, the headlight came back on.since this first incident the right headlight done the same while driving. Both headlights have turned off at the same time while driving.it seems like this is a wide spread issue with this year of prius.the dealership will currently only replace the bulbs at a cost to me of $1250.00.the bulbs don't seem to be the problem, considering they work most of the time.if you can turn the lights off and back on again and the light(s) return to working state, its seems to be an electrical controller board problem.
The headlamps on my 2007 toyota prius intermittently fail. They periodically flicker. The headlamps operate after being turned off for some time.no crash yet! dangerous situation!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the cluster panel went out while driving at any speed. Also, the abs and check engine indicators illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota pinellas park (727-231-1423, located at 8501 us highway 19 north, pinellas park, fl 33781) where it was diagnosed that the abs actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was an unknown recall in 2017. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
The instrument panel doesn't show when the car in turned on and the car wouldn't shut off without following alternate shut off instructions. This happened in october 26,2018 and again on december 9,2018.apparently the problem is the combination meter which toyota did a warranty enhancement for 9 years from purchase date which means they won't fix mine unless i pay $800.00 plus tax. Since i'm out of their extended warranty.i have less that 100,000. Miles.it's dangerous to drive with no display panel not knowing how fast you are going or gas guage and a lot of seniors own this vehicle and can't afford such a costly expense.this should have been a safety recall not a warranty notice.
Driving on a rainy day, abs and vsc lights on dash came on. My car violently fishtailed almost 180 degrees, back and forth 6 times on a curve getting off a freeway (about 45 mph) nearly crashed. I proceeded very slowly to side street. Car shimmied to right making a left turn. Felt like i was driving on ice. Called a tow truck. Dealership found rodent damage to wires to wheel speed sensor. I discovered manufacturers using soy oil on wiring. $1300 repair.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contacted stated that on two separate occasions, the lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 69,500.
Sometimes the dash won't light up other times the car won't shut off plus on the tailgate the little electrical piece fell off where you open the trunk
I have seen the recent recall related to many makes and models of toyota's for the clock-springs or spiral cables in the steering wheel.this is a very important part of the car which provides the electrical connection for many components such as the steering wheel controls, horn, and air bags.i have heard of others with the same issues in their generation ii prius (2004-2009).my spiral cable has recently stopped working as well and seeing as this is a safety issue i believe toyota should be responsible for correcting it.
The trunk opener switch on my 2007 prius no longer works reliably because it is made of a defective rubber which has at this point melted into a goopy mess. This means that the opener switch can become stuck in the closed position, rendering it impossible to open the trunk until the release mechanism of the switch overcomes the tensile strength of the goop.as a cursory google search shows, this is a common problem which toyota routinely refuses to repair. It is a potential safety issue because a pet or child could be difficult to retrieve from the trunk area if the trunk cannot be opened. An unexpected hazard such as a leaking propane tank or a battery fire in the trunk area could similarly be difficult to mitigate.
I have a 2007 touring prius with hid headlamps and 1 of the headlamp assembly started leaking water and toyota of kingsport, tn. Replaced it on oct. 28th 2013 and charged me $342.30 after discount. Now the new headlight and the other one is going off while driving and this happened on may 29th 2014. There is no way a headlight should fail in 6 or 7 months. Thank you for listening to my complaint, as i can't afford to keep replacing these very expensive headlamps. I went online and it seems i'm not the only one with this problem and can you get toyota to do something about this? i would appreciate any help you can give us prius owners with the hid headlamp system.
The mileage is between 30 and 35 mpg, which is a long ways from the sticker claim.the headlight goes on and off intermittently, even though replaced several times.second headlight is also failing.the blower works only intermittently, usually after hitting a large bump in the road.
The rubber on the rear hatch release has deteriorated causing difficulty or impossibility of opening the rear hatch. This could pose a safety issue in an emergency.
Hid headlight leveling sensor failed due to corrosion, sensor is exposed under the car and apparently leaks road salt solution.. Headlights pointing down, inadequate visibility driving at night. Exorbitant cost to replace, ~$400 us
The front headlight started going on and off periodically while driving, we went on a trip to hungary and the light started acting up. We have taken it to two toyota dealerships within germany with no resolution but expensive bills due to the mechanics hooking it up to computer systems to diagnose the problem.this is causing us safety issues while driving especially on not clear days due to the early morning fog.i have consulted with my brother's body shop to see if there has been any recalls or defects on the lights, nothing.i am taking it again this week to the toyota shop in mannheim germany.this problem has not been resolved since feb 2012.i would appreciate some resolution to this problem before the lights cause us an accident.i have had the two front headlight bulbs replaced which are not inexpensive.thank youif you need to contact me do it via email, this is my parents phone number in pa, i cannot type in my number in germany.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Steering wheel control on right side only works intermittently. Unable to control defroster or control air conditioner vent.
Headlights are unreliable, they can go off (one or both) at any time. This problem is well documented on many internet sites
At 4:45 pm on 2/5/2009 , i drove my 2007 toyota prius west on sw andover st. In seattle wa. I slowed as i made a right turn to park perpendicular to the street with a 6 foot high chain-link fence in front of me on top of a retaining wall.the bottom of the wall is 6 feet below street level on a paved parking area.as the prius approached the fence, i braked to stop, but the car did not slow ,so i floored the brake. The car hit a fence post, pulling it out of its mount and then the car moved over the top of the wall pushing the pole and fence over its hood & roof,. The front of the prius dropped to the area below the wall while the rear remained on the top. The fence mesh stretched but slowed the prius's forward movement and kept the rear from going over the wall.. The dashboard was still lit and i lowered the electrical windows and yelled for help. The first arrival told me to "turn off the car". This is significant because the only way he could have known the car was running was if he heard the sound of the prius's gasoline engine that only kicks in at higher speeds. I openedthe door and jumped down to the pavement. The police came and made a report. I did not receive a citation. The priuswas extracted by a tow company and hauled away. Fortunately i received no physical injury. The chain link fence was truly a safety net.on 2./12/ 2009, my insurance company , usaa, declared my prius "totaled" and made a settlement payment.i thought perhaps my brakes had failed.i had my prius receive a routine 25,000 mile check at the toyota dealershipjust eight days before the accident. From articles on www.consumersafety.com i learned that similar accidents with the prius have happened to other people.after reading their experiences,i now believe that "unintended acceleration" was the more likely cause of my accident.
Toyota sold me a brand new prius with a headlamp not working.after i signed all the purchase papers, they pointed out that the right headlamp was not working and told me that it was alright to drive home and return the next days for repair.after four or five trips to the toyota service department, they replaced the defective control unit.at a later date when the car had about 50,000 miles, i was driving on a freeway from los angeles to menifee, ca, at night in the hov lane.i seemed to have difficulty seeing the road and thought something was wrong with my eyes.so i switched lanes to the slow lane where, with less glare from the oncoming cars, i realized that both headlamps were not working.this was a dangerous situation on the high speed crowded freeway, so i pulled off the road at the next exit.toyota replaced the headlamps, and i was compensated for the cost of repair upon the outcome of a class action lawsuit.recently i noticed that the headlamps were failing again at around 115,000 miles.immediately i had toyota repair both headlamps, as i didn't want to experience the hazard of both headlamps failing again.from my personal experiences, there is a dangerous design flaw in the prius that must be addressed especially before both headlamps fail again.i am concerned the next time the headlamps fail i will have no advanced symptoms and both might fail again simultaneously while i'm on the road at night.
One hid headlamp will occasionally turn itself off. Turning headlamp switch off for 3-5 minutes and then back on will correct the issue. As one could imagine, very problematic when driving on the freeway at night. Multiple bulb replacements (over $150 each) have had no effect. Dealer recommended full headlamp replacement is over $1000. Research found that many others have had a similar issue, and eventually trace the problem back to the ballast of the hid lamp, which is easily damaged by water from poor design (the ballast is weather-sealed against the engine compartment, but not against the headlamp itself; any water that makes its way into the lamp will run down and pool on the ballast electronics).
The headlights keep going out.this happens at any speed and in any climate.flickering them off and on alleviates the problem.been happening for close to 2 years now.
Rear hatch release latch has been getting stick to the touch and increasingly difficult to open.tried cleaning the latch and discovered that the rubber covering the latch seems to be melting.checked online and discovered that this seems to be a common problem and, if not corrected, will likely result in latch release switch failure.the location of the rubber latch release cover protects it from direct sunlight and there seems to be no reasonable explanation for the failure of this part other than a defect in manufacture.
Hid headlights work intermittently and randomly. When it first occurred, i replaced one lamp. It continued to work intermittently. Now both will work randomly. When one goes out, you can turn the headlight switch off and back on and both will work.
Both headlights went out without warning.this has recurred numerous times since then,also with taillights. I've been pulled over 4 times by police for lights out.next day, they're fine, or a different light is out.very dangerous and scary, as we live in a rural area with windy roads and no street lights.
Was driving at 30mph in residential area. No prior warnings of failure.1. Car turned off - not the power but the ability to drive or put in gear or run. Car was non-drivable or movable in any way for next 3 hours. 2. Never happened before, problem unknown as the car works perfectly.3. Dealer said they had no explanationtoyota prius 2007 stalled and would not start - had car towed to dealer and problem disappeared after 12 hours. They had no explanation.
Driver's lights intermittently turn off.passenger light first went out, now both! defective hid lighting system.reported to dealer, only they simply want to charge me $500 to replace both lights.toyota refuses to address issue as defect.
While driving on the highway, both headlights shut off.this caused a near accident with other motorists on the highway.by rapidly toggling the headlight switch on and off, the headlights turned back on.this has been a persistent issue even though i have had the bulbs replaced at a great expense.
Toyota 2007 prius (us model) hid headlights are intermittent.this has been going on for years and replacement bulbs don't fix the issue.lights may extinguish at any time with no warning creating a dangerous driving condition, particularly at night.thousands of owners have complained about this issue, but no recall has been provided by toyota.
Sporadically, the lights on the dashboard will not light up. When this happen the backup camera will not display as well. This doesn't happen often, but when it happens, it is a while before the they will display.
Headlight and taillights go out and then come back on. Also, when on they seem to be very weak.
Within 15000 miles, the passenger side hid headlamp began flickering and would randomly go off.this was replaced by the dealer free of charge. At about 30,000 miles, the drivers side hid headlamp began randomly shutting off.this has become more frequent and is becoming a safety hazard.*cw
The rubber cover to the external trunk latch has melted to the point where it is either gooey to the touch in warm weather or frozen solid and immovable in colder temperatures. This is a safety hazard because, at times, due to the inflexibility of the rubber i am unable to open the trunk and, thus, access the spare, any of my repair tools, our earthquake kit, flares, jumpers, etc. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk. Toyota needs a recall of this defective part as the cost to repair it is exorbitant, quoted to me as $352.
Interior lights are extremely dim. Affecting tons of prius owners. Shift knob was working and has not gone out as well. Too expensive to replace the light bulb in shifter knob. No solution for interior dimmed lighting that lots of people are complaining about. Dealer said they know of the issue and it exists in all 2007 toyota prius models.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. When the contact entered the vehicle and pushed the start button, he had to hold the button for 3 to 10 seconds before the vehicle started. Occasionally, all the indicators on the instrument panel failed to function, which prevented the contact from knowing how fast he was traveling and the amount of fuel in the vehicle. Toyota walnut creek (2100 n broadway, walnut creek, ca 94596) stated that the combination meter needed to be replaced and that the extended warranty expired. The manufacturer was also contacted, but was unable to provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Headlights go off for no reason. We have a 2007 toyota prius with 58k miles on it. Over the past few weeks, we've noticed the head lamps going off and coming back on. This is happening on both sides intermittently. My wife was driving to work in the dark the other morning and both headlights went out at once. She was able to turn off the light and turn them back on to restore her road vision. They stayed on for a few minutes and then the left one went out shortly afterwards. The car is now at courtesy toyota in brandon, fl and i'm being told the "ballasts" and the head light bulbs need replacing. This repair is costing us over 400.00. Toyota claims it is not covered by warranty and there are no existing recalls.
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to deteriorate and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer.. The issue has worsened and today i was unable to open the rear hatch whatsoever.
The headlights on this car have intermittently worked since the car had about 30,000 miles.the lights randomly turn off. Usually one at a time but sometimes both go out.turning the lights off and back on fixes the problem, but only temporarily.i read that this is a problem with the bulbs going bad but i can attest that it is a clear defect.replaced the bulbs and it still happens periodically.
The dashboard would not light up even of the car is on and can be driven.it won't stop the car. The car was stopped and i just started it but the dash board would not light up the speedometer and gas level.
On an intermittent basis, the dash does not light up(speed, gear selections , gas level, etc) when this happens you can not shut the engine off or remove the ignition key which are big safety items when you have to park as you can not lock the doors and all information on the large display does not work or any of the dash display so you have no indication of speed, engine warnings etc. I purchased my 2007prius from my local county and now they have a 2009 prius with the same problem. All prius should be recalled by toyota, regardless of age and fixed a it is a very dangerous problem. I have searched the internet about this problem and it seems be a problem with the prius. The estimate i have to solve the problem is approximately $1,200 and this should be fixed by toyota as a definite recall safety problem. It is a start, stop problem when you can not shut off the engine or remove the key and while driving no speed indication.
Our car was stationary all 3 times the instrument cluster went out, where we could not see what gear we were in, the speedometer, odometer or fuel gauge. One time, even though we pushed the power button, the car would not turn off.toyota advised they issued a warranty enhancement, after a technical servicesbulletin was issued, but we did not receive the notice.we feel the nhtsa should have made them issue a recall as this is not safe.toyota told us we are past the 9 year enhancement so they are refusing to pay for the repair.although we have not experienced it, we were told others have been in a situation where the car conked out on the interstate when they were going 65 mph.we hope nhtsa will make toyota issue a recall on this dangerous problem.
Bought 2007 prius used and everything worked. Now the driver side headlight wont work after several new lightbulbs and a ballast have been changed. It has never been in an accident to my knowledge, i would like to know if toyota will fix their problematic vehicle.
The display screen in the center of the dash in completely black. It won't turn on.
The buttons on the steering wheel began to stop working. One by one, each began to fail. I wasn't too worried since they're simply the climate and stereo controls, however, as i began researching all signs pointed to this being the "clock spring" assembly. This also controls the airbag and is a huge safety issue. I went to the dealer who confirmed and said this would cost $500 to repair. When i asked about the airbag they said they do not recommend that i drive the car because the airbag "might not work" anymore. After seeing a sufficient amount of posts here, i wanted to also add my feedback as it appears this is far more widespread than just an isolated incident. I have drive 4 other (non-toyota) vehicles for well above 200,000 miles and never had this issue. My father (automotive mechanic for another car brand) said he's never had anyone come in with this issue before. Considering that toyta prides themselves as having safe vehicles, i would hope that they consider a recall on this life-threatening part failure.
I was driving home last night and various warning lights came on.within a short time the vehicle lost all power (entered a failsafe mode) and the hybrid system shut down while i was driving.the result was a complete loss of power and the vehicle came to a stop in traffic.i was close to the curb and turned on my emergency flashers.called a tow truck and will take this to the dealer.i called toyota customer service to see if others had experienced anything similar and they had no access to any information about other customer's experiences.they did say that there are no active recalls for this make and model year. A recall for the 2010 - 2014 toyota prius was issued in february 2014 for what sounds like a similar problem.while this wasn't a life threatening issue for me last night, in a press release drivers who've experienced similar issues were warned to get out of their vehicles because they could be in danger from being rear ended.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated the headlights would intermittently fail without warning and would often flicker from on to off repeatedly. The headlights were replaced by the contact yet the failure persisted. The contact stated the headlight was replaced three times within one year. The manufacturer advised there was not a recall for the failure and disregarded the failure as a safety issue. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 108,000. Updated 10/21/10.*lj the consumer also stated the brake and taillights failed as well. Updated 10/25/10 updated 11/15/10 * bfthe consumer stated she will be contacting toyota again, as the headlights are not performing as they should. While on her way home, the headlights started blinking on and off, until finally they went completely went out. Updated 11/26/10. Updated 01/06/11updated 03/02/11
The back door latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door. Sometimes it required considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I cannot open it anymore as the latch broke. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard. Blue 2007 prius in cupertino, ca.
The rubber covering the external hatch latch at the rear of my 2007 prius has degraded to the extent that the latch no longer functions properly. This is a design flaw for the 2007 prius and very dangerous as it will not allow access into the trunk area in case of emergency. Because of the melted/degraded rubber my wife can no longer get into the trunk and i can only get into the trunk at random intervals with severe pressure placed on the rubber/switch area. It could be impossible for me to reach the spare in an emergency. It could also damage the electrical system with the pressure needed to make it work. This is clearly a toyota design and materials problem and should be fixed by toyota before someone gets hurt.
Experienced black out on freeway, lights both shut off. At times driver side will turn on off, followed by the passenger side, you have to flicker on the lights to turn them on again. This needs to be recalled by toyota.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. Without warning, the instrument panel cluster failed and the gauges failed to properly function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the time frame had expired for the contact to receive the warranty extension campaign and provided no remedy solution. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The right headlight had to be replaced. It would turn off and if i turned the lever on and off while i was driving it would come on for a while. On a dark night it was dangerous. I replaced the right headlight and it cost a total of $229.55 which i thought was outrageous. Now the driver's side headlight has gone out too. I might have to drive it only in daylight unless i can find a cheaper way to replace the headlight. I was stopped by the police for the first headlight out, but given a warning. I bought the car to save money but headlight replacement costs are way too much in my estimation.
The headlights turn off during driving, so i exit the freeway and turn them on and off and they start again and so on, i already changed the bulb did not help, i took it two times to the longo toyota in el monte california and they refused to repair itstating that they could not duplicate it, ii complained about thenoise of the abs system and they refused to repair itthere is recall on both
Headlamps go out suddenly and back on if switched turned off then on. Bulbs werereplaced as part of recall and it continues to happen. Over $500 quote to replace bulbs but no guarantee it doesn't continue to happen.
Sometimes when i start my car, the speedometer, fuel level and odometer cluster display goes blank. I do have a speedometer app on my phone. I have used tips from prius owners about how to get the display back on. I still believe this may be a problem for normal drivers. It usually happens when i start the car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning, while driving approximately 60 to 70 mph, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module and the electronic water pump failed. The dealer stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system) was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.
I started my car and as i was driving noticed no instrument lights on dash.i tried turning engine off (2 step procedure) and was unable to stop engine, unable to remove keys.i was stuck with a car that was running, an inability to lock the car because it did not recognize the commands.i tried calling the closest dealership and was passed from one person to another without answers as to what to do.i then called the dealership where i had purchased the car and they were able to tell me how to get the engine off - and they said there had been a recall on the instrument cluster.i had not been notified.i regularly have my car serviced at the dealership - as recently as 3 weeks ago.
I too am a victim of the melting rear hatch cover.the rubber cover to the external trunk latch has deteriorated to the point where it is either gooey to the touch in warm weather or frozen solid to the point where it is immovable in colder temperatures. This is a safety hazard since i am unable to access the spare tire. The rubber appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer of 2013. This issue has worsened and beginning december 29, i have been unable to open the rear hatch. It is clearly a manufacturer defect and is the responsibility of toyota to replace this handle at no expense to the consumer.however, they are not willing to do so.
I was driving down the road at 65 mph when the electronic instrument panel went blank i could no longer tell how fast i was going, how much fuel i had left or if any of the warning lights ( low tire, low oil, running high temperature, etc. ) were on. The display originally went out in 2010 but the toyota dealership told me how to correct it. It has happened 2 more times since then the latest being the third. This time it has rendered the car unsafe and undriveable. I found out searching the internet that toyota has been aware of this problem since 2009. Siting t-sb-0172-09 combination meter intermittent display which affected prius from 2004 to 2009, for 3 years 36000 miles. In 2012 they issued a warranty enhancement program for the same problem combination meter intermittent display and then became 9 years from date of first use or before september of 2013 with unlimited mileage.since it was a warranty enhancement instead of a recall they did not send notices to everyone with prius about this defect. Since notice was not supplied i was one of i am sure quite a few who fell through the cracks. I contacted toyota about the situation and was informed that toyota would do nothing to correct the problem.
Multi functioning display failure: touch screen for climate controls failed to work. Defrost became unusable (during rain/cold conditions), causing car to veer off road due to diminished road visibility. This screen sporadically ceases to be functional.
The plastic weld process or other type of gluing process used to make the vehicles exterior front and rear turn signal, brake and back up light lense assemblies or housings fails. All four, two front and two rear, exterior combination light lense assemblies suffer this premature and serious failure. When these exterior lenses begin to fail they allow water intrusion from the exterior of the vehicle. This allows moisture to penetrate into areas of the lense assembly which support all of the light bulbs used to warn or signal other drivers or pedestrians. At a very minimum this problem results in premature bulb failure for all of the signaling systems specified above. Researching your site this problem has been reported to you many times and toyota motor corp. Is also aware of this problem. What you don't seem to be aware of is the most serious concern resulting from this problem; if the right (passenger side) rear lense suffers this problem and begins leaking, the water runs or drains directly into the interior 12vdc starter battery well. This battery well is as deep, or deeper than the factory installed 12vdc starter battery is tall and can result in water overtopping the battery. This causes shorting/grounding across the positive/negative 12vdc starter battery terminals. This prevents the operator from starting the vehicle and cuts off power to all 12vdc electrical systems including emergency flashers. It could easily result in serious damage to the 12vdc starter battery and many expensive 12vdc electronic components or systems. This problem is more serious in areas that receive high amounts of rainfall. I called a toyota authorized dealership, lum's auto center, and reported my car wouldn't start. They suggested i bring it in. After 4 days they were unable to find the problem. No diagnostic codes were logged. This is a serious problem needing immediate attention!
Hid headlight random failure while driving prius.unreliable to drive vehicle during the night.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the contact heard a high pitch screeching sound as all the warning lights illuminated. The contact lost control of the brakes and the engine was shut off.the vehicle still had no brakes. The failure later recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that there was an error in the mother board that they repaired. However, the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where the dealer then stated that the actuator would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.updated 3/12/14
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 30 mph, the instrument panel lighting stopped working. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and then drove to koons tyson's toyota in tyson's corner, va where it was diagnosed that the combination meter was faulty and had to be replaced. In 2015, the vehicle was taken to the same dealer because the instrument panel lighting flickered. The contact was advised by the dealer to disregard the symptom. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 1801160899. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Headlamps turn off on their own intermittently. The left light will go off more than the right. I usually correct the situation by turning off the lights then back on. This problem has increased in frequency. I read in an online forum (priuschat) that this is a common problem.
Intermittent headlight operation on hid headlights 2007 toyota prius.both headlights went out at the same time while traveling on i75 last night.after almost wrecking, we pulled to the side of the road.after turning lights off for a while they came back on and started working again.this seems to be a frequent occurrence according to blogs on the internet.i contacted the dealer and they said if they had to replace the unit it would be in the thousands of dollars!!!!! ($1100 for headlight computer, $500- $600+ for headlight bulbs and another $1100 for light kits) i think that is completely ridiculous to expect someone to pay that much just to be able to drive there car safely!none of this was revealed when the car was purchased!how could anyone expect to pay that kind of money to keep there headlights working?please help, we cannot afford to drive safely now!
Summary: my car began accelerating while i was in park.i own a 2007 toyota prius.two days ago, i drove to my destination, pulled into a parking spot, and turned off the car.i was early, so i turned the car back on (so i could listen to the radio while i waited).the car was in park and i did not have my feet on any pedals.the car was on for less than a minute when it began to drive forward.i both heard the sound of the motor engaging and visually processed that the car was moving.i immediately stepped on the brake hard and the car immediately came to a stop.my 4-year-old was distressed because the rolling and hard stop made a big jolt.the car was still in park.i released the brake pedal and the car stayed still.i do not know if this is related, but my car headlights randomly turn off while i am driving.if i toggle the switch off and back on, they always come back on.i took it to the local dealer, where the repair guy told me they frequently see this problem, and all they do is replace the headlights (which made no sense to me, because the bulbs aren't burned out).i would say this problem happens about once a week.
The passenger side headlight frequently fails to turn on. Sometimes it turns on, then shuts off within the course of a drive. Sometimes it doesn't turn on at all. It seems like it must be a problem with the electrical system, as the bulb itself continues to light, it just doesn't light all the time. The driver's side headlight, in the mean time, is perfectly fine and never has problems, which also suggests some kind of electrical/connector issue.
This 07 toyota prius dash instrument lights will go out whether stationary or in motion and or not come on at the start of the vehicle. The car can be driven but there is no way to reference the speed or vital functions of the vehicle when this occurs.also the vehicle will not turn off when the power button is pushed when the dash is inoperative unless you hold the power button down for an extended amount of time.toyota knows about this issue but the time limit on the unpublished extended warranty that i was told has expired. We bought this vehicle new in 07.this vehicle started doing this recently. This should have been a recall item on this vehicle due to the potential safety issue.
We have repeatedly had problems with all of the electronic components on the dash not working especially when it is cold.this is a safety hazard as we have no speedometer, gas gauge or gear indicator when this happens.this happens often when it is cold or raining but there is no predictor other than a cold temperature.it has often happened at night, and we have had to drive home with the interior of the car dark. T has happened repeatedly since we bought the car new.we have had it at the dealer 5 times for repairs and still continue to have the same problem.we have are very unhappy with our toyota and will not buy another toyota.
I own a 2007 prius and noticed this problem for several months already.march 7, 2010 was a raining day in san diego. At about noon, i drove my wife to the market with the prius. I needed to turn on the warm air to defrost the windshield for better visibility. What i got was the cold air from the a/c. I checked the a/c indicator and it wasn't on. I touched the indicator to turn it on then off but nothing changed. The air was still cold.after shopping at the market, we started the prius again to drive home. The airthen changed to warm.what we learned was only a total turn off could change the 'stuck' condition in the prius. This was not a dangerous incident but it could relate to the electronics malfunction in another serious accident.
The headlights constantly go off by themselves sporadically. I never know when the issue occurs only if i see my headlights reflected in the car in front of me do i know whether one of the lights are out. Turning the lights off and clicking them back on temporarily resolves the problem, but it is a constant problem that is unsafe and scary at times because it causes extreme visibility issues. This has happened at any time, while i'm on the street, while i'm parked and on the highway.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the instrument panel, the headlights, and the tail lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the headlights were replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 75,642.
Vehicle has 70,000 miles, 2007 prius.both headlights go off at random.turning them off and back on will correct the problem temporarily until they go out again.dealer says its the bulb shorting out $600 will correct the problem.i'm waiting to get the car home to keep the lights on while at a stand still to disprove theory of bumps in the road causing short.
Yet another 2007 prius with the rear hatch door latch cover that has decomposed rendering the ability to open the door from the outside impossible.this is a defect that is widely documented on various websites.toyota should be held accountable and correct this defect at their cost.safety issues: inability to access equipment necessary to repair a tire failure, potential to be stranded on interstate highways, in remote areas etc.i am 69 years old, have had a hip replacement, a comminuted fracture of the patella on the same leg resulting in wire and screws holding the patella together.the other leg has sustained a traumatic injury that resulted in a rod from top to bottom of the tibia, and muscle, vascular, and skin grafts. Crawling inside the vehicle to access the manual release is not the easy task it may have once been; inability to access first aid or other safey equipment in the event of an incident; inability of rescuers to access the cabin via the rear hatch in the event of an accident.
I was driving down a familiar road when my headlights went out. My car is a 2007 prius. In talking to a repairman at the shop i discovered that high intensity (and high heat) bulbs would stop working without any warning if the bulbs became too hot. If they were turned off for a few seconds they would cool off and work again. As a result i have no way of knowing when the bulbs are going to go off. I took the car into the toyota dealer and was told that although both bulbs appeared to be working, the fact that they had both stopped working indicated that they must have an internal short and should be replaced by the same type of bulb, with the same problem at a cost of $807.00. The only reason i am alive to report this incident is because i was on a straight stretch of a familiar road, and there were other cars around. I turned my lights for 30 seconds and then turned them back on. At least one of the headlights came back on so i could continue home. I requested headlights that would not go off and on without warning however so far toyota has only offered to replace the headlights with the same unreliable headlights.
The rubber cover of the rear lift gate switch has deteriorated to the point where the switch won't work any more.i am unable to access the spare tire and other important things in the back of the car.
Dashboard display (including backup display) intermittently functions.this happens when stationary, in motion, on a city street or highway, turning, driving straight, or breaking.the following unsafe conditions resulted:no speedometer, no gas gauge, no tire pressure gauge, no odometer, no cruise control, no backup display, etc.
I was driving my 2007 toyota prius in the middle of the night and all of the sudden all of my lights went out.i was in the middle of a busy road and could not see anything and decide to just pull off the road and hope not to hit anything because i just wanted to get off the road before i got hit by an oncoming car.after i got off the road for awhile i tried the lights and they both worked.i took my prius to a state college, pa dealership and they charged me $450.00because they said both headlights were out.the next day after i picked my prius from the toyota dealership i went to a grocery store after work and the car would not turn off and the whole dashboard was black.. Icalled the dealership and said they must have created a short in my car and they said bring it back in.the next day they told me the whole cluster system that controls the dashboard was bad and they would be charging another $680.00.
The hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius appear to be defective. When i turn the lights on initially, they both illuminate, but the lights dim progressively, and after several minutes the lights are essentially dark. This occurs in both headlights and started only this month. This is a significant safety issue, as it is very dangerous to drive without working headlights (particularly when one assumes that the headlights are working since they turned on initially). It is my understanding that the issue is beyond replacing the hid headlight bulbs; according to the repair shop i visited, there may be a defect with the hid electronic control units (ecus). I understand as well that this is a defect that has occurred in numerous toyota prius vehicles and that toyota in 2011 agreed to a settlement of a class action lawsuit that provided some repair coverage for certain owners.
The rear door latch cover material has deteriorated and the latch is no longer operating as expected. The rubber material is a soft gummy consistency and the latch mechanism to the hatchback fails to release allowing access to the rear storage area. This area contains the spare tire.
Brake (red color) warning lights appear while driving at 55 mph; yellow color indicator on abs, vsc. Once these warning lights appear, i somehow lose 25-50% of my braking power. Not sure what is wrong despite getting brand new wheels, replaced all-new rotors, brake pads, oil and filter change. This is the 5th time it has happened in the last few weeks. Toyota should be held liable and to replace the full cost of any necessary fixes to the hydraulic brakes or run a diagnostic of the entire vehicle's electrical or brakes system or anything that leads to the dashboard warning lights at 100%. This will be a serious issue because it can lead to serious accidents if owners of this vehicle experience the same issues.
Headlight hid lights goes off without any reason. Problem has been found in various vehicles as per the online forums.
While driving across country boston to seattle in june, the right headlight on my 2007 prius flickered and went out. The next day it was working ok, but the following day i noticed it went out again, during the day. I stopped in duluth to get an oil change, (kolar todayota invoice 210740) and asked them to check the headlights. They reported "headlights are working at the time."thereafter theheadlight went out several times intermittently. Cycling the power would sometimes bring it back on. When i got back to seattle, i took the car in and had the headlight replaced at a cost of $288 (toyota of believe invoice ocs561092) at 48,260 miles. Shortly thereafter the left headlight started acting up in the same manner, and i was recently pulled over by the police for driving with one headlight out.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel lights failed to remain illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that when the failure occurred it was impossible to shut the vehicle off without removing the negative battery terminal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all warning lights began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was not able to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v449000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
Our daughter was driving our 2007 toyota prius to work in the dark in rush hour on the highway, driving straight, at highway speed, in los angeles, and the instrument panel instantly blacked out, with the car completely dead and halted.it could not even be shifted into neutral!the car stopped right in the middle of the highway.she called 911, and a wrecker was dispatched to lift the car off the freeway.thankfully she was not injured or killed!i then researched the likely cause and diagnosed it exactly.it was the "hybrid water pump" also known as the "inverter pump," part #g9020-47031.that part was recalled in 2012, nhtsa recall # 12v536000.i had it towed to a nearby toyota dealer, north hollywood toyota, to have it repaired.that dealer looked up the vehicle's records and said the recall had been performed in 2013.was it really?if so, then a recalled part that causes a complete, instant blackout on a prius already failed again.the receipt for the repair is attached, including the nhtsa recalled part #.the repair cost $699.09 + tax, and caused an extremely dangerous instant stoppage of the vehicle on a jam-packed highway.i e-mailed toyota usa customer service to appeal the situation, and they sent me a reply and asked that i call them.on the call, they claimed there is no recourse for me to pursue.i'm a 51 year old u.s. Army officer veteran and have never experienced or known of anything this suspicious and dangerous in the automobile space.thank you,[xxx]redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*cc
1) two times my car has accelerated on its own, and i had to feather the gas pedal to get it to stop accelerating, which took under a minute to correct.2)when braking the car, if you hit sand or a bump which causes the slippery light to come on, the car transistions from generating power, to all brakes, at which point the car accelerates as there is an interruption and a short period of time where there is no breaks.3)when you are coming to a stop such as at a bank drive-thru,when placing the car in park while only the electric system was running,if the motor turns on while still in park, the entire car launches forward 1-2 feet, extremely dangerous.
While i was driving, the car suddenly made a very loud sound, that did not go away. Along with that, the lights on the dash lit up, the brake light, the red hazard exclamation triangle light, the abs and vsc light.it felt the brakes were not working and i would need to press it down hard for it to slow down.this has happened three times!and each time i took it in to toyota, their diagnostic tests showed nothing. They think it could be the battery but they did not suggest changing it.the three episodes that happened, luckily no injuries or crashes. But it is very concerning as i feel this will happen again and they have not figured out what the problem is.
My dashboard went darking including the speedometer and it appears to also disable the odometer when this happens.this happened after stopping to fill up for gas. After restarting the car the dashboard will no longer light up.it looks like you can temporallyreset the faulty part by disconnecting it from the battery and reconnecting it.this issue is regarding a problem that is known to toyota, they have extended the warranty for this part to 9 years/unlimited miles.my prius was effected after 9 1/2 years putting me past the warranty they extended.the problem is with the "combination meter", it appears to be caused by a bad solder during the manufacturing process. Research shows me this effects 2004-2009 prius models and it looks like most prius will run into the issue at some point.i'm not sure why this hasn't been a recall as no speedometer is obviously a safety issue, the problem is widespread and toyota seems to acknowledge the problem with their warranty extension. I imagine it took me more than nine years as we only have 90,000 miles after nearly 10 years of ownership.a google search on toyota prius combination meter problem will bring up a lot of information on this. Thank you for your time,[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My husband and i recently purchased a used 2007 toyota prius or are 17 year old daughterand since purchasing vehicle a little over a month ago she has already had four or more instances of her car dying and making her lose all control in the middle of the road. The car goes into neutral on its own and will not go back into drive or any other gear the car becomes immobile with no ability even steer off the side of the road or shut the car off or put it in park all dashboard lights come on brakes become glowing red hot and severe issues with lighting and moisture.
2007 prius 144k miles when problem 1st occurred.car serviced regularly - oil changed every 3500 miles. Master warning light would come on randomly when turning or going up/down hill at highway speeds.computer diagnostics run repeatedly (at toyota and atlocal mechanic) nothing ever found.12/2016brought car to toyota service couldn't find anything initially. 2+ hours later told oil is very low which made no sense;no oil spot in garage, car passed inspection and wasn't due for an oil change . Was toldthe 'oil warning indicator' was lit despite the fact that theoil warning light never came on. Ever.(oil indicator should come on when car is startedand remain on -briefly if the oil is low.it does not.) told tech that only the master light comes on and the circumstances.never given an explanation.problem has gotten progressively worse.master indicator only comes on when there is almost no oil.last time this happened i added 4 qts. Of oil, drove 687 miles and had to add another 4 qts.at this point i have to check the oil every time i get into the car.
I have a 2007 toyota prius, and the driver's side headlight has been giving me problems for about the last 20k miles(50-70k).toyota dealer said it would cost over $400 to replace the bulb, but i can turn the lights on and off to make it light up again. Seems like this is an electrical problem and not the bulb.when searching for a cheaper alternative, i ran across how many of the prius are having the same problem.i live in a very rural area with curvy winding roads getting home in the evening.when that light cuts out i can hardly see the road.i don't know how this isn't a safety issue, especially when it could happen to both as i read has happened with others.
Headlights go out while in on mode.
Toyota prius dashboard failed in idle and while driving posing a death risk due to mileage per hour not displaying and the inability to shut off your car when stopped this is a serious matter and toyota needs to recall the whole toyota prius and give everyone there money back for over paying for this car in 2007.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that the high intensity (hid) headlights would become inoperable intermittently.the dealer stated that there was a wire defect that caused the shortage in the headlights.the front driver's side headlight was replaced for $400 at the contact's expense.less than six months later, the passenger side headlight was replaced.in addition, the entire lighting assembly was replaced for $350 at the contact's expense.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was less than 48,000. Updated 04-17-09updated 04/21/09.
The rubber latch that provides access to the trunk area of my 2007 toyota prius has essentially melted.when i touch it my hand comes away with a black gooey substance.in the summertime this is more of an annoyance than anything (i have to carry around wet-wipes, and i often put groceries etc. In the passenger cabin just to avoid accessing the trunk), but in the winter it can be quite dangerous, as the melted latch freezes, making it impossible to open the hatchback.this means that i cannot access my tools, spare tire, snow equipment, or anything else back there.the degradation of the handle latch actually began some time ago (it probably began after i had owned the car for about 4 years) but it has gotten worse over time so i finally decided to try to get it fixed.my toyota dealer wanted to charge me over $300 to replace the part.this struck me as absolutely outrageous given that it appears to be a design defect that creates a serious safety hazard.
I bought a 2007 toyota prius on august 1, 2007.i didn't have any issues with my car until august of 2008 when i started having issues with my headlights and tail lights (they would go off and then when i turned the lights off and flipped back on, they would come back on again).twice while driving at night, all of my lights went out (headlights, tail lights and dash board lights)!i brought car into dealer and they didn't know what was wrong but replaced the headlights (to the tune of $1200 a piece).i didn't have trouble with my headlights after than until this year (august of 2009).my passenger headlight is going out and then flipping back on for a bit (although the bulb seems dull) when i turn lights off and then back on again.the problem is they won't stay on and it seems insane to pay $2400 a year for what obviously seems to be a vehicle defect; not to mention the safety issue of only having 1 headlight that works or tail light and dashboard lights going out while driving at night!
2007 toyota prius.consumer states unintended acceleration.*tgwthe consumer stated he was parking the vehicle and when he shifted the gear from drive to neutral, with his foot on the brake, the rpm accelerated to approximately 4000, so he pushed the power off button to turn the vehicle off.
We own a toyota prius and have had the dealer replace the headlight 4 times.the first time we simply got in the vehicle and when we turned it on we realized it was not working.after we had it fixed about 2 months later we got pulled over and given a warning to get it fixed.we did so again and again with no solution.since our last time the dealership has advised us to go to the toyota dealership but there telling us that is simply a bad headlight and it will cost about 200 to fix it.i showed them where in 8 months it was changed 3 times and they simply said it must be human error because everything else looks fine.
In september 2014 i turned on the ignition and the dash did not come on.the car would drive but it did not indicate speed, gear selector etc.upon parking the vehicle would not turn off.by moving forward and backward and trying to turn it off repeatedly it eventually turned off.this did not reoccur until the following year when the weather got wet in southern california.it would happen occasionally on cold damp mornings and then everything would be functional the next time i drove it.it started happening often and for multiple days in 2016.it became so difficult to turn the car off (and if the car does turn off there is little indication so i had a close call when i exited the vehicle and it began to roll away) that i went online to see if anyone else had had this problem.apparently it is very common and toyota is aware of the design flaw, so they will repair it under warranty for 9 years from the new vehicle purchase date.i called toyota and they said that the car was 9 years and 4 months old and they would not cover it and it would be ~$1500 to fix.i explained that it had been going on for 2+ years and they said there was nothing they could do.i asked why they had not notified owners and they said that it was not a "recall" so they didn't have to.this is a safety issue and an acknowledged design flaw that poses a safety hazard to the public.when the prius "combination meter" is not functioning the vehicle can not be turned off quickly and the vehicle may drive off if the the emergency brake is not strong enough to overcome the engine.please compel toyota to at least notify owners of vehicles affected by this design flaw.even better, compel them to fix defective vehicles or issue a recall for all vehicles to head of this potential public safety threat.
When the car was turned on in the morning after sitting overnight, the dashboard was completely black. The car powered on, but there was no speedometer, no fuel display, no odometer, and no back-up camera when put into reverse. When i got to my destination, approximately 15 minutes drive time, i was unable to power off the car after repeated attempts. The car finally powered down after i held the power button for several seconds. When the car was turned back on after about 11 hours, the dashboard was working again, also powering down worked as normal.
Dash board goes black! no instrumentation. Toyota states there was a recall and i did not respond. I did not receive a recall notice. They refuse to fix the problem. I have emails dating back from 2014.
Intermittent failure of driver's side headlight. The light will come back on if the light switch is turned off and then back on, and willremain on for a an unpredictable period of time, some times as long two weeks before failing again.toyota has advise me to bring the vehicle to a service facility when the light is out, but the light fails on weekends, holidays, or late at night when the dealership is not open.an internet search disclosed that this headlight failure is a fairly common defect in 2007 prius.
Under hard braking (over 50% of the pedal) the front passenger wheel applies all the force to stop the car to that one tire causing it to lose traction and skid.brakes are insufficient to properly stop the vehicle and no warning lights are illuminated on the dash.actually more than half of the time the whole dash does nothing, no mph, no gas gauge, nothing but a blacked out information less panel.then to top it off the car only has one headlight bc it blows what ever headlight i put into the ballast.3 of the most common failures for a 2007 and my prius has a grand slam assortment of serious potential life threateningproblems that should have been repaired (never should have been assembled with)by toyota. Minor wreck when attempting to stop the car under not driving conditions. Thankfully no one was hurt and only had to replace the front hood, bumper and radiator and support but have deemed the car as not road worthy and unfit for any driving conditions.
Headlights are intermittent on both sides. Major safety issue. I have replaced the bulbs twice in less than a year and the issue still persists. It isn't the bulb the headlights are defective.
I purchased my 07 prius from a dealership in september of 2012. There was only 1 previous owner & at that time my car's mileage was around 55k. I commute 1 hr and 20 minutes to work (one way) & my first incident occurred after dropping my son off at daycare early in the morning, almost a month after purchasing my car. I noticed my right headlight was out. When i got into my car, i turned the headlights off and back on. Both my headlights came back on so i didn't think twice about it. Afterwards, almost every month i noticed my right headlight turned off, which started to concern me, but after getting quotes on how much the repairs would be i knew it would take some time for me to budget the costs into my monthly expenses. After another month or so, i found myself driving on highway 55 westbound (cary, nc) at around 9pm at night & both of my headlights suddenly shut off. Highway 55 does not have much lighting in the first place & i am very lucky that my 2 year old son was not with me. I panicked but quickly turned my headlights off & on again. Fortunately, they turned back on. Now almost every month, & aside from one of my headlights failing nearly every 2 days, both of my headlights randomly shut off. In fact, my headlights shut off again this morning at around 5:45am during my commute to work on highway 55. I did some research but found toyota has only agreed to pay for repairs for '04-'09 models (with the same hid headlight issue) through the earlier of 5 years warranty and 50,000 miles or reimburse drivers who have already paid to have the problem corrected. I've already contacted toyota at 1800-331-4331 and filed a complaint but i was told that my car (at 102k miles) was now ineligible for this program. This issue should be an official recall to avoid any severe accidents it can cause for owners who cannot afford upfront repairs.
The headlights on my 2007 prius goes out constantly especially at night time there which causestotal darkness and blindness. When i flip the switch they will come back on for a while. I know you know about this problem. I feel you should make toyota recall these cars. The dealer will charge 300.00 per headlight to replace the bulb but we know that is not the problem. They wouldn't come back on if it was the light.. Please please do something!! its terrifying and very dangerous. The liability for you and toyota will begreat should fatalities occur.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
No one injured. Minor problem, but toyota refuses suggestions "for legal reasons", so i have to report it to you, and hope that you will relay to toyota.good car, good dash lighting system, nice rheostat to dim the instrument panel lights at night, to assist in night road visibility.the problem is that as you dim the instrument panel lights, the lighted symbol for the emergency flasher light switch goes completely dark before the instrument panel lights do.so, on a dark night, you dim the lights to make the instrument panel lights just bright enough to read, without excess reflection or distraction, and the emergency flasher switch becomes invisible because its light went completely out before the other instrument panel lights did.this increases distraction and reduces reaction time when you need to find and turn on the emergency flasher light switch.i doubt this problem is limited to just my car.the simple solution (everything seems simple to the guy not doing the work) would be to design and wire the dash panel lights so that the emergency flasher switch light stays a little brighter than all the other lights, as they all dim.that way, the switch you might most need in a hurry will be visible, even if you have dimmed your instrument panel lights.quicker turn-on of the emergency flasher alerts following drivers sooner, increasing their safety, and mine.thanks for working to keep us all safer on the road, and to improve the vehicles we drive.
For some time i have been telling the dealer that i have been informed that one of my headlights is out but when they look at it at a later time they are working.i suspect that they have been doing this for a long time.now it appears that there is a progression.both headlights unexpectedly turned off plunging me into total darkness while driving at 70 miles per hour on an interstate highway at 5:00 in the morning.i found myself hurtling along in total darkness.i turned the light switch to the off position and turned it back on and the lights came on again but they went off again a few miles later and i went through the same process to get them to come on.the situation happened at least 5-6 more times before i reached my destination.
If i drive on the expressway or around town and i'm driving a half hour sometimes less my car makes a loud buzzing noise and my instrument panel the hazard lights go on and i lose my brakes.this was very scary. Thank goodness i wasn't going to fast toward the light and didn't hit anyone. I'm scared to drive the car because it does this all the time if i'm driving for a period of time 1/2 hour or more. My vehicle was on city street and on highway. I was in motion. On the highway 70mph and on city streets 35/40 mph.
2007 toyota prius - diver side headlamp goes out intermittently while driving. If the headlight switch is turned off and then on again then the lights go on again. Failure repeats itself. Updated 06/01/09.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the gauges all failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis and was told that the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
While driving vehicle at night, noticed that passenger side head lamp turned off. Vehicle was stopped on the curb and tried to turn the headlight switch on off again, but could not turn on one head light. I was afraid to drive the vehicle with one lamp, since local township police can give me a violation ticket. The high beam works but not the low beam. Toyota needs to fix this issue via product recall.
Toyota sent the extended warranty notice on the combination meter to the wrong address; therefore, i could not "connect the dots" regarding my dashboard blackout--meaning i thought it was quirky, not a documented problem with the combination meter.my 2007 prius with only 35,000 miles on it needs a replacement combination meter but toyota will not pay for it--claiming it provided an extended warranty.my response is: so what?i am driving a dangerous vehicle which does not indicate the speed i'm driving, the gas supply, the warning lights, and backup camera.i have had the requisite services over the years and the problem is clearly a defect in toyota's manufacturing and supply chain.if toyota really cares about the customer, why won't toyota take responsibility for the failing part and repair my perilous vehicle? the situation is dangerous!i can't lock the car, know for sure when it is turned off, see the warning lights, know if the airbag alert is legit--non-functional all.to replace the failed part will cost near $1000, my monthly social security.think about this pricetag, toyota headquarters and local dealerships.my safety is severely jeopardized.please work to recall these impacted vehicles.that my prius has been serviced every single year according to schedule, that this mysterious dark screen has been popping up for years, and that toyota sent the notice of extended warranty to the wrong address should demonstrate where the culpability lies.toyota should take ownership of this dangerous situation and fix all the defective vehicles--behavior which demonstrates the company truly cares about its customers!
I have a 2007 toyota prius with about 40,000 miles on it now. At about 37,000 miles, my driver's side hid headlight would periodically go out while driving.soon afterwards, the passenger side headlight would go out, an once both went out. The lights would come back on if the switch was turned off and then back on. I had the car checked by toyota and had to replace the driver's side bulb for about $400.now, the passenger side bulb is starting to go off more frequently and will have to be replaced.i was shocked that these hid bulbs did not have a longer life, failed so suddenly and at their high cost of replacement. It is a serious danger to be driving at night and have your headlights fail, particularly when replacement is not a simple or inexpensive task. The bulbs are not easily accessible. Public forums show that this is a common occurrence in the toyota prius, the replacements are from a different manufacturer and have no reported problems, yet no recall was made.
We have had some unseasonably hot weather here recently; on the day in question the car thermometer said it was 91 degrees in full shade. The rubber gasket covering the hatch opening switch was attached when i parked. When i came back, it looked like the gasket had literally melted off one of the screws; the covering was just hanging on to screw on the driver's side by a few gooey threads. That left a melted, tar-like residue on the hatch opening switch. Now the switch is covered in gunk and nearly inoperable. The prius does not have a trunk release, and without a repair the hatch is nearly inaccessible. This is a major safety issue because the hatch on the prius is a safety access point (the largest on the vehicle); the hatch is also the only way to access the batteries stored in the rear in case of fire or accident. When i googled the issue, i found multiple reports in hot weather areas of exactly the same issue, but i found no official response from toyota. My understanding is that this is a very common problem, especially here in southern california, and dealerships keep the part on hand in hot weather for exactly this reason.
The main computer board shorted out called the dealership found out it was recalled 2007-2016 but searched for information or something unable to find information the car stayed running unable to turn off dashboard speed and transmission was dark unable to push button to turn off car.
Approximately one week after having my battery replaced by a toyota dealership in temecula, ca the digital display on my dashboard stopped working and no longer displayed my speed, gas tank gauge, trip mileage or total mileage.after another week or so passed, the display, or cluster display, as it is listed on a toyota repair estimate from november 3, 2011, would work intermittently by again displaying my speed, gas tank gauge, etc.the display would sometimes work for a few hours and then stop working, and not work again for several days or a week or more.currently, it the display continues to work intermittently only, causing me to drive for days or a week or more with no visual display of how fast i am driving or how much gas i have remaining in my tank.this failure of the cluster display is a hazard to me and especially to my young teenage daughter because we do not know for sure how fast we are driving or how much gas we have remaining at any given time when the display stops working.i had my vehicle inspected by the toyota dealership in temecula, ca and they recommended replacing the combo meter since they believe there is an open circuit in the combo meter, but they could not guarantee that their recommendation would resolve the problem.they then advised me that a service bulletin was issued for problems with the cluster display, but no recall has been ordered and they could not cover the cost of fixing the problem under warranty.i then called toyota corporate offices at 800-331-4331and spoke to the service director, who offered me a 40% discount on the cost of replacing the combo meter on a reimbursement basis and said if a recall was ordered i would get a full refund.i believe the problem on my toyota prius of an intermittently functioning cluster display presents a significant hazard for the reasons stated above and warrants a recall.
I am one of the many victims of the defective prius 2007 hatch opening switch. After 4 years the rubber cover turned to tar for my 2007 toyota prius. Essentially the rubber cover melts into the electronic switch making it inoperable.
Trunk opening switch has worked intermittently due to deterioration of rubber covering. Problem leaves gooey residue on hands and clothes. Unable to access safety items in trunk when lock fails to work
Front driver side headlight keeps turning off intermittently and at random while driving. The car has been in to the toyota service department several times but the problem can not be isolated. Several on-line forums suggest this is a manufacturer defect with the hid or electrical connection and have been charged thousands of dollars replacing bulbs, light housings, and connectors without fixing the issue. This is a major safety concern and traffic violation to be driving at night when your headlight can turn of at any moment. Please have toyota address this issue immediately.https://priuschat.com/threads/headlight-problem.34584/https://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/prius/2007/lights/headlight_randomly_turns_off_while_driving.shtmlhttp://www.toyotaproblems.com/trends/prius-headlights/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1f8h7himfehttp://www.kctv5.com/story/18609018/kctv5-investigates-prius-headlight-problems
Both front head lamps shutoff at the same time while moving at about 25 mph.turning off the head lamp switch and turning the switch back on restored the lights.
The bulbs turn off intermittently for no reason. I already replaced the bulbs but the problem did not go away. This is very unsafe. I made my research and there are many complaints of this kind of problem with the 2007 prius. Toyota should recall and fix this problem. This is very unsafe.
Dashboard troubles shut off and dont show dashight nothing
The back door opener (hatch back) completely melted starting in july.the back tarry substance gets on my hands when i'm trying to open the door..in addition, i cannot consistently open the back hatch - another door needs to be open for the back hatch to open.
Headlights flicker then will shut off completelywhile driving down highway.. No dash lights. Have to turn car off andon
My head lights in my 2007 toyota prius turn off for no reason. Sometimes it is just the right headlight but more recently it is both headlights. The dealer said that the original lights were faulty and that there is a new bulb (2nd generation) that will fix the problem. They want $587 to fix a problem that they admitted that was faulty. I have had it into repair shops that tell me the headlights are not the problem its the computer and the dealer tells me its not the computer. This started in early 2008.
- the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact attempted to start the ignition. The engine failed to start as a result of a dead battery. The engine functioned after a jump-starting the vehicle. The failure occurred on two separate occasions, and approximately two weeks after the first occurrence. The battery had been replaced twice. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer with an estimation of five different times.a specialist diagnosed the vehicle and stated the vehicle was operating normally. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 35,000.
Without warning, after stopping and turning off the engine, my prius engine wouldn't start and all of the warning lights went on when i tried to turn the engine over..thankfully, i was not in an intersection or on a road when this occurred.the toyota dealer i had the car towed to, told me i had a poaa6 code and need to replace a transaxle assembly. (repair costs are over $4000.00) after a little bit of research, it appears that a lot of 2007 prius owners are experiencing the same product failure.i just found out that toyota has a service bulletin about the problem but does not cover the failure after 60,000 miles, except in a few states, such as california, which made toyota extend warranty to 150,000 miles. .no toyota mechanic ever advised me about this problem.had i known it's potential, i would have purchased an extended warranty.tsb number: sb-0306-08 rev 2nhtsa number: 10037588tsb date: march 23, 2011date added to file: may 26, 2011failing component:electrical system:batterysummary:toyota: malfunction light is on with two internal trouble codes. It is a problem with the transaxle assembly. 2004-2008 prius.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
I've been having issues with my right headlight going out intermittently. If i cycle the power the headlight usually comes back on. The dealer says there's nothing wrong. I've been pulled over once for an equipment violation already. Last night the headlight went out leaving me with limited visibility. As i rounded a corner i almost hit a deer standing on the shoulder as i couldn't see him/her due to the limited visibility.
My 07 prius which i rarely drive at night is suffering from spontaneous outage of the hid headlamps with less than 65000 miles on it.worse, i am told the 100,000 mile platinum warranty will not cover the repair, which might cost me up to $1000 for both lamps.this is absurd.this is a hidden defect, and clearly a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that the upper coating of the rear hatch melted and the hatch was unable to be opened.in addition, the electrical switch for the door hatch malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.the contact did not have the electric switch replaced.the contact stated vehicle was unsafe because the rear hatch could not open.the failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 11/16/11*ljupdated 11/30/11
I own a 2007 toyota prius and the driver headlight intermittently turn off. I can turn the headlight switch off and back on and it usually turns light back on for awhile. The dealer cost for the headlight was $300.00 plus.
My 2007 prius started having right headlight failure when i would drive on a rough road it would turn off then back on some 6 months ago. My husband checked the wiring and it came back on. The car had 45000 miles on it at this time. About 3 weeks ago both of them started turning on and off and 2 nights ago while driving home i had to turn them on and off 22 times and they would come back on and then get dim and then turn off.i took it to them at the dealership and they stated the left light was bad and the light and ballast were replaced for the tune of 614 dollars. They did nothing for the right light. I called and opened a case with toyota who will not pay for ay of it. This should be in a recall!
2007 prius (69k miles).driving on highway, all caution lights came on.towed to dealer and diagnosed with a 12-volt battery issue.$280 to replace the batter.three weeks later, same cautions lights.got most to clear with a restart with the exception of the "master caution" and the "engine check" lights.dealer showed code of "p0a93" and stated inverter coolant pump needed to be replaced for another $486.check online shows toyota knows about the pre-2006 issues and that many 2007 and beyond owners are running into the same issue at various miles.
Headlight and tail light on the passenger side of our 2007 toyota prius goes on and then off.we can't depend on the lights to stay on.
I was returning home from a trip with a friend and driving on major freeway late at night, very dark with little visibility in a rural, unlit area. .all lights in vehicle shut down while driving70-75 mph.we could not see anything even the road, was like driving blind and very frightening trying to navigate the prius off the road safely without getting hit by other vehicles. Once i stopped the vehicle off the side of the road in the far left lane we turned the vehicle off, but left the hazard lights on and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes.we started again, lights came on, and i drove the vehicle another 100 miles without any incident until we entered the city.i had a similar problem driving the 12 remaining miles home, but the front yellow lights worked and i had the hazard and brake lights working. The city lights improved visibility. I took the vehicle in and the only problem they could find was with one of the headlights.i was told i needed to replace both.i can't emphasize how dangerous and frightening this experience was for my friend and i, still unsure how we avoided a tragedy.i would like the nhtsa to investigate and make a recommendation to have some type of warningin the vehicle.
The passengers side hid headlight on my 2007 toyota prius has started to failintermittently. It will come back on for a while when the lights are turned off and back on.this constitutes a significant safety issue.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at 48 mph, the brakes suddenly locked up and swayed to the left side when he depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for diagnosis. The dealer repaired the axle and driver side body but it was unknown if the dealer repaired the brake system. The contact believed that the rain was a factor in the failure as it caused the computer chip for the brake pedal to malfunction. The braking system for the vehicle failed periodically in rainy weather. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was approximately 60,000.
The dash board did not display when i turned on my car. Only the blinkers, and air bag lights work on the dash. The gas gauge and the speedodometerdo not show, it is black. And my car will not turn off. It seams to me that this issue is a major safety issue.
During cold weather i lose all odometer speedometer backup light gas gauge . Back up lights have caused a lot of close call when i'm backing up one time i got close to hitting a pedestrian because they did not know i was baking up i have ran out of fuel on the freeway and i never know how fast i'm going. This problem is well documented and toyota knows a bout the problem but will not issue a recall.
2007 toyota prius rear hatch handle failure. Rubber cover melts into electric switch making it inoperable.the back latch of my 2007 toyota prius first degraded ("melted" almost) over the course of several months/years. It no longer functioned properly, and i was unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it required considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. The malfunctioning handle started to get loose until eventually if just fall off and it's just hanging by the electrical wires. I had to tape it until it gets fixed i am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.this is a safety hazard because the trunk is the only way to access the spare, any of my repair tools, emergency kit, flares, jumpers, etc. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk. Toyota needs a recall of this defective part as the cost to repair it is exorbitant, quoted to me over $200 for the part alone. I called toyota customer service and they won't fixed their faulty parts until the government forces them to. It's sad that it might take some injuries or death for this issue to be fixed.
2007 intermittent left headlight failure.i sent it to a toyota dealer because i have a "bumper-to-bumper warranty" on 23 dec 09. They told me that it would cost me over $400 to replace two bulbs. I don't believe it's a bulb problem because i can re-cycle the switch to get it back.on 29 dec it failed again at night during a snow storm, nearly causing a freeway accident.
I own and operate a 2007 toyota prius. To date i have been extremely satisfied with the vehicle. However, recently i have been experiencing intermittent failure of my passenger headlight and occasionally the brake light on the passenger side. This is a safety concern because i do not know when the light is on or off. The other day i was pulled over by the police and received a repair order. The cost from the dealer to replace the bulb is $535.00, apparently this is maintenance and a non warranty item. Personally i think there is a design flaw if it requires a mechanic to change a lightbulb. I am posting a message here in hopes that this will convert into a safety recall. I am going to work with the dealer and toyota to try and get this repair covered. Wish me luck!
2007 toyota prius hid failure passenger side as of 04/21/09 @ 39,163 miles.
The dashboard went black with no visibility to speed, fuel tank gauge, or other instruments in this panel. Also, car would not power off. The instrument panel went dark while i was driving on a city street. The engine power down problem occurred in my driveway upon my return from my city use.
Toyota priusloss of electical power, loss of steering resulting in crashin may 2009 while driving in a residental neighborhood at low speeds, prius lost all power resulting in loss of steering and loss of brakes resulting in crash into a high curb.i had prius towed to toyota dealership and filed complaint with dealership as well as with main california complaint center.they said that it would take them 4 months to investigate complaint.they recommended my storing car at dealership for four months if i wanted an investigation.they would not investigate otherwise.they told me there was no cause for concern and that the power loss must of resulted after the crash. They said that toyota had no safety complaints about power loss or steering or brake loss.i went on line and found same year model recall in australia.they told me the products were dissimilar and not a cause for concern. I disagreed.my routine mechanic at merchants tire and auto could find nothing wrong.i repaired the structural damage and sold the car since toyota assured me there was nothing wrong.toyota corporation's methodology of investigation appears to be designed to stifle any meaningful determination of baseline safety fault.the requirement to store a car for months at owners expense and for driver to have no access for transportation would appear to discourage any meaningful investigation of safety concern.given the current finding of brake and other safety defects in toyota products, i am concerned that the power loss may have been under-reported because of their unethical business practices.i report it to help you determine if there is a pattern of power loss, loss of steering and loss of braking in the prius.
When i started my prius and the dash lights did not come on (fuel gauge, mileage, speedometer etc).i put the car in reverse and the backup camera picture did not appear on the screen. The screen was on but continued to show the consumption screen. I then put the car in park and hit the power button and the car would not turn power off. I put the car in drive then park and reverse then park several times hitting the power button after each try and the car eventually powered off. I started the car again and headed to the golf course and called toyota and made an appointment for the same day. The next time i got in the car (about 4 hours later) the dash lights came on and i drove home and the car powered off normally. I cancelled the appointment at toyota for now and will see what happens. The service person at the dealership said that she had not heard of this problem.
My car has a clunking/rattle sound when going over bumps or uneven roads even without brakes slightly engaged. It also does this when driving over 60 mph on smooth roads but if i turn wheels slightly left or right the sound stops and when i turn them back straight it begins again. It is so bad that you can feel it on your feet and strongly thru the steering column. Also the front tires wear heavily on the inside edge.it feels like steering column may be loose at times. Also the horn keeps blowing fuses and when you put a new fuse in the drivers side door will shock you e every time you try to exit the vehicle.and the outside air temp will not read temp. I had new tires put on to replace old front tires and rotated all and balanced and just had new brakes put on from dealship. Radio reception is horrible even though other vehicles in same area get great reception. I love this car but i did buy it used so i am not sure if all recalls have been fixed or if they need fixed again.it seems like a lot of mechanics have no idea what they are doing.*dtconsumer stated vehicle has been repaired.
The back hatch door grip handle on the hatch of my 2007 toyota prius no longer functions properly. The rubber grip has degraded and is soft and sticky during warm weather and in cold weather becomes nearly immovable. The back hatch door grip handle frequently jams rendering the car inaccessible through the rear compartment. This is a major cause for concern and is a serious safety hazard.there have been multiple cases of this complaint reported. This rubber grip is clearly a material of poor quality and given the past history of electrical problems toyota has had with the prius it is highly probable that this is one more. Before someone is injured or dies as a result of not having egress from this vehicle toyota needs to be made to take responsibility and provide repairs at no cost.
2007 prius dashboard lights malfunction - completely dark.see nhtsa # 10544698 and many other complaints regarding dashboard lights/cluster going completely dark and engine will not shut off.this is an extremely serious safety issue and dealerships will not repair for free.the part needed is a combination meter/cluster that costs around $1000 to repair from the dealer.please everyone -push for national recall as this is an extremely dangerous safety issue.
Starting may 2015 whole dashboard in my car sporadically goes black, i can't see how fast i was going or how much gas i have left or use my backup camera in my car. For about an hour i couldn't even get my car to turn off. This has been happening ever so often since may of 2015 and is very dangerous driving my car in that condition. The other day my car ran out of gas on the bridge from the 5 freeway to the 91 freeway and i was stranded on the side of the bridge with cars passing at high velocity because i wasnt able o see my gas meter. Toyota has known about this defect as shown below and issued a warranty extension for all models 2004-2009 and my car falls 2 months outside of the warranty program and they refuse to take responsibility.https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2004-2009-toyota-prius-combination-meter-warranty-extension-ztv.174/
I have a 2007 toyota prius and the rubber has "melted" off if the latch and has made it nearly impossible to gain access to the rear compartment of my vehicle. It began with numerous black and sticky fingers then progressed to chunks of gooey of what i think was plastic coming off into my hands and has ended up being an almost impossible task to gain access via the back end of my car. From a very quick search of the internet, this appears to be a wide spread problem and everyone is getting the same answer i am getting from toyota....pay up!! this has to be a mfg defect. I live in north texas so yes, it does get hot here but melt the plastic off your car hot, i think not! please help us!
Both headlamps went out in the the middle of a roadtrip at night.had to pull over right away. Turned the headlight switch off and back on the lights came back on. This has happened several times already. Sometimes this happens with just one headlight and sometime both which is real scary.i never know when this failure is going to happen.please help with a recall on this dangerous situation. I have a 2007 toyota prius which i purchased brand new. Thank you,
The electronic dash (heads up instrument display) on our 2007 prius has intermittently failed to light over the last year. Yesterday, it failed and also wouldn't turn off. We always use the remote (keyless) ignition system. But, after the failures yesterday i put the electronic key fob into the hole in the dash thinking that might help. Instead, i couldn't remove it. I tried every combination of pressing buttons (the park and power buttons) and other controls, brakes pedal, shifter and it still wouldn't shut off or light up the display. After holding the power button in for an extended amount of time, it turned off and ejected the key fob. But then the car wouldn't light up the instrument display or start. This morning, again, it would not start. I was told by an experienced prius mechanic (also an owner) that these were classic symptoms of a failing power amplifier for the display and that it was a "secret warranty," a voluntary repair to avoid a government recall, but that toyota would only do it for 10 years. The dealer refused to do it under warranty even though the symptoms began before the car was 10 years old. They told me the recall was only good for nine years. They want $765 for the repair. It strikes me that this is a safety failure and should be covered, period. With no indication of speed or other functions (abs function, traction control, etc.), or to turn the vehicle off, it is unsafe to operate the vehicle. The various failures, including loss of cruise control while in motion, took place when the car was cold and when it was warmed up. At rest and in motion.
On december 26, 2009, when our car was put in reverse to back out of our garage, my husband noticed the car did not have the usual beeping when backing up.less than a block from our home, he noticed the display panel with the speedometer, fuel gauge, shift indicator, etc. Was black.the dimmer switch would not bring the dashboard lights back on.however, the display in the center for climate control, mpg, etc. Was working.he turned around and returned home.when home he was unable to turn the car off.after many tries, we were eventually able to turn the car off by holding down the power button for an extended time--much longer than usually needed.when we restarted the car, everything appeared to be functioning properly.on december 28, 2009 i brought the car to the dealer.i was told to bring the car back if it happened again, and it was unlikely they would find what went wrong when the car was functioning properly.i was told not to turn off the car when it malfunctioned.i expressed my concern about driving the car when i was unable to see the speedometer and when it was obvious the electronics was not performing properly.i was told i could have the car towed if necessary.i asked to have my incident included in our file.on february 4 after hearing about the recalls, i decided to call our dealer to make sure they had a record of our incident.i was told the incident was not on record.i was told that if i had a problem, i should bring the car in and they would fix it.i asked that for now, i would just like to have our incident documented in our file.the toyota representative refused to put the information in our file.i suggested they just say the customer reported the incident and they could not verify it.again, he said he would not do that.if i had a problem with the car, i should bring it in and they would fix it.how can they find a fix when they will not document problems?*tw
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph, approaching a traffic light. When the brake pedal was engaged, the brakes failed to respond in a timely manner. Additionally, the electrical system failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 23,406. The current mileage was 30,000.
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states vehicle is a lemon. *tgwthe consumer stated she had numerous problems with the vehicle. The battery was dead, but tested good, the touch screen display was inoperable due to a loose connection at the rear of the multi display/ hatch area. A short wire was found.the battery died five more times due to a short. The headlight bulbs had to be replaced, due to them going out after driving for an hour. The hid module had an intermittent short.
The rear latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded to the point that it is inoperable. The rear latch release has melted to the point that it ends up all over my hands when i attempt to open the rear hatch and does not open. I amunable to open the trunk. This is a major safety issue.i have two children under the age of 5 who are strapped into car seats.in the event of an emergency, the rear hatch may be the only way to access them.obviously, if i am unable to access them, the failure could result in serious bodily injury or death to the passengers, including my children. I have contacted toyota requesting that toyota correct this problem on my car, but they have told me that:1) they are unaware of the problem; 2) my car is out of warranty and i do not have an extended warranty; and, 3) they will not fix the car.do people need to get injured or die before toyota reacts?
Takata recall.my car won't shut off.they say the instrument panel cluster needs replaced.it has been on back order for 13 days so my car is useless. I can't drive it.i paid either 23,000 or 28,000 for it and have kept it maintained. The toyota place says they have another lady that's been waiting 3 days less than mine.i called california toyota.they can't tell me anything - but today told me it might be on back order. This is a safety issue.a car that won't shut off is a danger.it could kick into gear.it could damage the motor.a car that you can't tell how much gas is in it can be a problem as well.i can't drive it.the speedometer won't work.this is a problem with safety as if you can't tell what speed you are going you risk tickets.the toyota place in birmingham has replaced 30 of these instrument clusters. If that is representative nationwide there is a big problem and these cars should be recalled.i only have 150,000 miles approx. On my car.the salesman told me it would last at least 300,000 miles.i had to replace the 4800.00 battery at 103000 miles. My other gripe is they didn't tell me until 13 days later it was "probably" on back order.i wouldn't have rented a car for 13 days had i known it was "probably" on back order.
Driver side headlight when turned on randomly goes off i have to turn the lights off again and then it turns back on but a lot of times it'll keep turning off.it's been doing this for years.i rarely drive my car only has 35k miles on it.
2007 toyota prius, the headlights dim intermittently, the drivers side headlight started not coming on at all, when i would turn the switch off and back on it would come on, now it is out completely.
The rubber covering on the rear hatch opening mechanism is melting.i have two other model year prius vehicles (2004 and 2006) and this has not occurred on those - only on this 2007 car.it is becoming difficult to open the hatch and it will probably fail completely soon.
As i was coming back from livermore to san jose down the sunol grande last weekend, my dash lights suddenly went out meaning i had no speedometer or wait to tell how much gas i had and the abs and stability control went out while going 65 miles an hour down a steep hill.luckily i was able to get home and don't ask me how i figured out to get the car to turn off. I called the one 800 toyota number and it turns out there was a problem with something called the combo meter on these cars and it had an extended warranty for a total of nine years. My warranty expired they said april 2016. This seems like a serious safety issue that toyota should cover if they are concerned about their customers safety.
After the car has been parked for awhile, the dashboard was completely black. The car powered on, but there was no speedometer, no fuel display, and no odometer.the car will drive and gas engine and hybrid system works as usual, but there are no power steering, the turn signals do not work, and the wiper does not work.after driving for 5 to 15 minutes, the dash would light up and car drives like normal again and the problems mentioned go away.based on internet research, this seems to a common problem.there are almost identical complaints on this site including nhtsa id number 10544698.significant safety concerns exist due to the temporary lost of power steering, no turn signals, and no wiper during a rain.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicators failed to illuminate. The contact mentioned that the instrument panel failed to display any warning indicators or the fuel amount. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact did not know what parts needed to be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Approx 12/19/12 i went outside to start my 2007 prius. When i hit the power button the car started up, however the dashboard lites did not work (speedometer, gas gauge, heat, a/c, etc). I turned the manual control wheel on the dashboard back & forth, thinking that would solve the problem but the lites still did not work. I backed out of my driveway and drove forward, thinking once i put the car in drive the lites would come back on, however that did not work either. I pulled the car back into my driveway, put it in park and hit the power button, but the engine would not shut down. I held the power button for an extended period of time and the car still would not shut down. I sat in it (in 32 degree weather) for about 20 min. And it shut down on its on. On the following day i took the car to toyota & left it there all day long. They told me they could not determine why it had malfunctioned because the battery checked out good and all the diagnostic tests were all good.i had the same thing happen again on 01/13/13 and on today, 01/20/13.i do believe that this is a safety violation that toyota refuses to recognize and i just want my complaint documented in the event something serious happens as a result of this situation. Thanks...
The headlights on my prius randomly go dark.sometimes 1 headlight and other times both.turning off the light switch and then back on is a temporary fix.the problem comes back minutes later.this is very unsafe for myself and other drivers on the road.this happened while i was on the interstate going 70 mph last night!
Vehicle does not properly start-up and ends up in a state where it cannot be turned off.i pushed the ignition button, which normally quickly turns green and normally the car would start.instead, the car goes into a state where the dashboard illuminates, an error icon is displayed, and the power cannot be turned off.i hold down the power button for over 5 minutes before the car finally turns off.during this time, the power button is amber, the dashboard does not show the car is in any gear, and the green light on the park button is on.the power button absolutely does not function, nor does the gear selector.my understanding is that holding down the power button for 5 seconds should absolutely turn it off, this is not the case.this has happened on three occasions in the past week.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed. The contact also stated that the ignition switch failed to release the key or turn it in order to shut off the vehicle. In addition, the passenger air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Ma 07/30/15updated 10/2/2017
I owned a 2007 prius and lately it has these problems.the left head light goes out while driving more often than the right headlight.on several occasion, both headlights went out on it's own during driving.this is a serious problem that can lead to death if drivers were nears hazardous road such as california hwy 1 where drivers can fall off the cliff on turns with sudden headlights went out. To reset the lights by turn off and on again but the problem repeat with one light goes out every 5 minutes while driving.i think toyota needs to issue a recall before someone got serious injury from this clearly a flaw in design.steve
On multiple occasions one or both of the headlights on my 2007 toyota prius have gone out without warning.the lights come back on when i turn the light control completely off and then turn it back on.the lights will then work for awhile before turning off again.there is no alarm or notice the headlights have gone off.i reported the problem to toyota (800-331-4331) two weeks ago.when and if they return my calls, it's typically right before the person calls goes home for the day.on multiple occasions, i have called and there have been "communications errors" on the toyota end.they tell me someone will call within 24-72 hours and we start all over again.in my opinion, they are avoiding me.
The headlights on my toyota prius failed. Came on some times then after turning on and off. The wire harness to the bulb of the headlight seem burnt, and after reading hundreds of complaint just like this, toyota has a problem-i have a problem -hundreds of dollars to replace headlight bulbs is insane and not the only issue here.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, proceeding to a traffic light. While coming from a complete stop with the accelerator pedal depressed; the pedal was non responsive. The consumer turned the engine off and then restarted it. The vehicle accelerator pedal became operable. In addition, on a separate occasion traveling at 45 mph the vehicle began to decrease in speed. The identical failure occurred without warning.the manufacturer was notified on two separate occasions, and he advised her to have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The authorized dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or detect any diagnostic codes. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 1,000. The current was 15,500.updated 08/03/10. *ljthe consumer stated she has experienced a sudden loss of power while driving. When she applied the accelerator pedal there was no response. She tried shifting into drive several times, and there was still no response. Updated 09/02/10
After short period of servicing a recall on steering extension shaft #c0t, some of steering wheel buttons stopped functioning due to damages to clock-spring cable. The dealership don't want to admit their technician fault failing to realign the steering wheel to center position. Many of prius second generation hybrid owners been recalled have this issue after fixing the shaft. Is the damaged spring cables already were or due to lack of expertise?
The dashboard goes black! no instruments. I have contacted toyota and they said i missed the recall and won't fix it. It happened again today! 3/02/2018 you have to put the fob in and press the start button for 3 seconds just to get the car to turn off.
Started noticing my passenger side head light going out sporadically. Just as the others, by turning them off, then on, the lights come back on. Was actually stopped by a va state trooper, who advised his father-in-law had the same problem & that this was a manufacturer error. So, i took this issue to my dealer due to having an extended warranty. They called my warranty company before starting work to fix this $500 issue (which, all they did was replace the bulb). It then started occurring on my driver side. When i took it in to have this fixed / looked at, was advised the warranty company had denied the charge with the dealer & the dealer had comp'd the charge as a courtesy.based on these reports, i just called the dealer to advise them of these issues & am hoping for a resolution to this issue.
My wifes 2007 prius headlights continue to flicker while driving at night. Then one side or the other will go out. The headlights have been inspected by 2 certified mechanics neither can find any faults in the headlights or bulbs even applying contact grease to assure electrical continuity. Attention nhtsa administrators ( this certainly could become a deadly problem.) we have had both lights go out simultaneously. The driver must immediately turn the light switch off then on to restore lighting. I hope they never fail to re-light!! of all the problems- attention surely must be given to these lights. Almost a thousand complaints here..how many people keep taking this problem to the dealers, only to have it repeat itself? immediate action is required by the nhtsa.
Indicator lights flashed. Malfunction indicator lamp stayed on.at 2,644 miles, 12 v. Battery dead & replaced.i was told to keep the gas tank half or a quarter full or the reserve gas tank would cause the car to run on battery.the battery might have died because the car sat too long before it was sold/at 8,879 miles, i went in.after filling the gas tank & taking out the nozzle, gas spewed & bubbled out. The car stalled while driving slowly & while in park.indicator lights flashed. The malfunction indicator lamp and master warning lights stayed on.it took 5 min. To turn off the car. I started the car. Those lights stayed on.i was told i left the "trunk door" open & ran down the battery. (not true.)there is a gasket around the access hole and if a person "is alittle bit off," the gas will regurgitate.(i was not " off"& did not top off the tank.)they reprogrammed the computer.the gas tank had not been filled so i knew they did not fill the gas tank and try to recreate the situation as they said they would. I bought gas at a different pump.i stopped at a stop light.i could feel a loss of power in the car.when i pushed the gas pedal, the car would not move.i turned the car off and on 3 times before it would move.it crept slowly through the intersection as the traffic signal turned red.i took the car in at 8,936 miles. I was told if my problem is associated with the battery that was taken out of my car, it is not at repair person's responsibility because he did not touch my battery.when a battery is disconnected for a certain amount of time, if something is not reset, it could cause problems.then, he said no trouble found/my car stalled and/or had a loss of power.i took it in at 9,014 miles.no trouble found.i was told that my problems could have been caused by a faulty gas pump overfilling my tank.the gas station is new.the manager said the pumps were inspected. If there were a faulty pump, everyone would have problems.
I was driving on a dark country road when both headlights went out.i turned the headlight control off and then on and then the lights came on again.the car has a long history of the passenger side headlight going out intermittently.when it was just one light intermittently going out, i had reported this to the dealer and later to an independent mechanic.i was told that they didn't find a problem.after this most recent experience with both lights going out at the same time, my mechanic again said that it was not happening when he test drove the car.i asked him to keep it longer for more testing since i was afraid now to drive the car at night.he kept it longer and did experience the driver side headlight going out.he recommended replacing both bulbs for a total price of $548.i called the toyota dealer to ask what they could do for me.since the car is past 50,000 miles they said they would have to charge $475 to change both headlights.i researched online and discovered that this is a very common problem in the prius.in my opinion it is a serious safety issue and not a normal part maintenance issue.
Since two years old the headlights have occasionally flickered, and the pass. Side has gone out. Turning them off momentarily and back on solved the problem. Lately it's gotten worse, and i finally had my mechanic replace the pass. Side bulb. The new bulb ($85) was worse and now i'm told the "ballast" needs replacement for hundreds of dollars.of course the safety issue at night is primary, but toyota was derelict in their duty not to advise customers of this highly unusual, potential cost when selling me the car. I've never paid more than $15 for a headlight and have always replaced them myself. Also, the owners manual suggests an easy replacement. My mechanic had to partially remove the headlight assembly. That was another misrepresentation.
I have a 2007 prius and the headlights are blinking out. The dealership wanted 500+ dollars for the repair, saying they had to take the bumper off. I have since found out its just the bumper cover, not the bumper. The problem is in the electrical system, and this seems to be a prevalent problem with the priuses.
Combination meter failure while driving. Unable to view speedometer or dash lights. Car sometimes locks up, unable to view abs signal because dashlights become inoperable. Unable to turn car off during dashboard/combination meter failure.
While driving to work one headlight went out and stayed out until i stopped the car turned off the lights and then turned them back on.this went on for a week and we took the car into toyota dealership where the replaced the bulbs at no charge cause we were under warranty.however, this problem has continued to happen over the last 80000 miles.now we are seeing both headlights go out at the same time and or one or the other.we are tired of purchasing new headlights over and over again. .
Combination meter display failure. This is a known issue in which the instrumentation panel and cruise control cease to function. The car may also not turn off without going through elaborate procedures.it is seriously dangerous in that the speedometer and the fuel gauge do not display. Toyota is aware of this defective omponent and issued an "enhanced warranty" to repair the problem, but only if the problem manifested itself within the defined period of the enhanced warranty.. For those prius owners who have experienced this life-threatening flaw after the enhanced warranty period elapsed, the only recourse is to drive an unsafe vehicle or to pay four figures for a repair. A component that is know to be defective should be replaced free of charge at any time if it involves safety.
Passenger-side high intensity headlight started intermittently failing.the light goes out randomly and unexpectedly. Turning both headlights off and back on again temporarily fixes the issue.
The passenger side hid headlight on our 2007 toyota prius goes on and off while driving.toyota has sent us a letter advising us that they are aware of the problem and are willing to repair the problem by offering us the bulb at half price, approximately $150.however, after doing some research i have read that the bulb may not be the problem and repairs could total $2000.since the problem occurs without warning i am concerned that at some point the other headlight could fail and cause total loss of vision at night resulting inan accident.
I have a 2007 prius, starting around 39,000 miles, i noticed my right headlight was out, but the next time i started my car it was working. After a few weeks i noticed both the left and right headlights would randomly go out. I took my car into the dealer multiple times, but when i was at the dealership they could not duplicate the problem. I was told to bring my car back when the problem existed. I took my car in to the dealer and at that time both lights were out, at the same time. The tech that wrote up my ticket saw both lights out, the reached in the drivers side window and turned the lights off, then back on. Both lights worked, they kept the car overnight and could not duplicate the problem. I have since taken in the car and duplicated the problem, the service manager was made aware of this problem. They checked my car out and suggested to change both hid lights and the computer that controls each light, one for each side. The cost of this repair will be over $1,500.lately this failure occurs consistently everytime i start the car. I drive to work at 5:00am in the morning so this problem poses a hazard as now both lights will go out at the same time. I have had cars flash their lights when i have not notice both lights have gone off. The lights now seem to dim, then go out so i do not notice when the street lights are bright. I have read on priuschat.com/forums, that this is a problem that many people have written in to complain.
Dash went out no visual, twice, 1st time i unhooked front cable to battery, it come back on, 2nd time, i started car, consol went out again, had to take it to toyota place, to order new consol, brake light on, asb light on, after replacing both front & back brake shoes, enjector pump went out
Total dash board failure.....design is composite so all instruments go dark except check engine light which is the least of a safety issue...instrument panel should have separate circuits so safety isn't dependent on any single point of failure.
In 2010 (approximately), the dashboard display of my prius would intermittently not display when the car was first started.this condition makes it impossible to know how fast the car is going, how much fuel there is, etc.i visited dealers and independent mechanics and no one claimed to know anything about this problem.however, i have subsequently learned that toyota issued a service bulletin on this very issue in 2009! (t-sb-0172-09).i've also since learned (due to my own research) that the most likely cause of this problem is a faulty combination meter (as per the toyota sb).one independent garage in san francisco, ca has even started a blog about this because they are seeing so many repairs for this condition!it is absolutely a safety issue and the problem continues in my car today (i've just discovered the potential fix of replacing the combination meter).in addition to the dash display not working, often other issues, such as the engine not turning off, key not releasing from ignition, and rear hatch not releasing are also associated with this problem.toyota admits in its sb this is due to a faulty computer design from one of its suppliers but refuses to issue a recall notice.nhtsa should force toyota to address this issue as the problem happens not only at start-up, but sometimes while driving.losing speedometer visibility is a serious safety issue; as is not being able to disengage power in the normal fashion.
The hatch handle made of rubber is deteriorating and now moisture gets in the switch and when it gets below freezing you can open the hatch. This rubber piece should not be coming apart like this . Many complaints have surfaced concerning this issue. If you needed to change a tire you could not get the hatch open to get the tire or emergency equipment.
I was driving on freeway (us 101 southbound in marin county caat 8:30 am), dry weather 60 deg f. Entire dashboard went black (speedometer, fuel gauge and other indicator lights all quit providing readings) and the energy monitor screen panel, while still lit, quit providing data (the miles shown on this panel were stuck at 107). Therefore, no speedometer readings were available. More importantly, i had extreme difficulty turning the prius off when i reached my destination--depressed and held power button several times, with foot on brake and auto in "park". Radio and air conditioning kept running, door would not lock and the energy monitor still showed background information. Otherwise, prius drove normally. This was the second time this happened in last two weeks. After several tries, holding power button down for several seconds, i finally did get the prius to shut off. And, when restarted, the dashboard appeared to operate normally. Not having dashboard indicators while driving is disturbing, but auto could be operated. Not being able to turn vehicle off is more problematic because it is difficult to tell prius was not shut down (the fan continues running when the car shuts down normally and electric motor is almost silent)--my indicationwas that the radio was still on and air conditioning was still running. If the car had been in drive, it could have taken off as electric motor was still on (i tested when i thought it was peculiar that radio was still on).
Right headlight will not stay lit. Goes on an off randomly. Turning off the switch and back on will turn the light on for a random amount of time.nothing done yet to correct the problem. Toyota implies that i am responsible for the cost to get it fixed. Many reports on web indicate this is a very common problem with model year 2007 and 2008 prius. It may be an over heating of the computer that controls the lights and typically cost $1500 to $2000 to get it fixed. Last night it was 46% and it stayed lit for the 27 mile trip home from work. Summer months it fades out after the first 5 minutes of driving.
Hybrid battery failed. The battery is hyped as lasting the lifetime of your car. 7 years and 131k is not a lifetime in my opinion. If i lived or bought my car in ca, it would be covered under warranty. Because i live in alabama, it is not. Warranty should be standardized.
My car will not turn off. After my dash went black my key will not release and my car will not turn off . This is a big safety issue and needs to be resolved asap!
2007 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to a serious electrical failure *tgwthe consumer had to call aaa for emergency road side assistance. When the consumer went to the dealer to the retrieve the vehicle, he was handed a repair charge of over $ 5,300.the consumer stated the cause of the failure was incorrectly jump starting the vehicle. According to the dealer, the incorrect procedure in attempting to jump start the vehicle lead to a main fuse failure and complete failure of the inverter-converter.
At approximately 65mph a red triangle warning light appeared on the dash panel accompanied by a yellow circle.the parking button was flashing and a pink cartoon car appeared on the display.the car was running fine so i continued till i reached my freeway exit.at the bottom of the exit i had to stop for a red light. The exit is dark and has a sharp curve.upon stopping the car the transmission locked and the engine shut down.i was unable to start the engine andthe car could not be pushed out of the way due to the transmission lock.frantically i had to get a flashlight and wave off oncoming traffic.it was very dangerous.after a few minutes i retried the engine and it started allowing me to get off the ramp and get home.the warning lights stayed on.i took the car to the dealer the next day and after they tested everything they said that there was nothing wrong.next time i might not be so lucky.
1. The right-front headlight often goes out after the car has been driven for a while. (fortunately, both headlights don't haven't out yet!) this really should be considered a safety issue - why isn't there a recall?2. The back-up camera often stops working for a few days at a time. This is a problem, given the very poor visibility the mirrors have behind this car.
The headlights on my 2007 prius come and go.the problem is a defect in the headlights and the fix is more than $500.for the headlights.this is really dangerous because i think there is a problem and i look they are okay. Then someone tells me my headlight is off and it is but when i look at it later, they are working.i suspect that they have been doing this a long time but i did not realize it.this is dangerous. I want a recall!!this is worse than the pedal problem.
One headlight on my car keeps shutting off, while the other is fine. I am able to "fix" the issue by turning my headlights off and then turning them on again. Dealers initially told me it was because the bulb burned out, but i replaced both at the same time, and it's always the driver's side bulb that "burns out." upon further review on public forums, it appears the bulb is perfectly fine and there's some type of electrical issue/connection problem that causes problems with the bulb.this happens when the vehicle is on and in-motion on any street.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 70 mph, the brake pedal depressed on its own and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The brake hazard warning indicator illuminated several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 52,800.
I own a 2007 prius, and have enjoyed the car ...however, sometime in october,2009,i was driving to a wedding shower and the car suddenly accelerated when i was entering a multi-lane expressway.. It would not decelerate when i eased off the accelerator..and i had to veer across lanes to avoid hittinga truck in front of me. Simple braking did not stop the acceleration, only very hard and continued and panicked braking. On the way back, on an area of interstate that was free of vehicles, i was able to recreate the acceleration by 'stomping" on the accelerator. Again, it would not stop accelerating when i took my foot off the accelerator..and only after stomping the brake a lot did it return to regular responsiveness.i have not "tried" that again, and my husband did try, but could not duplicate my experience. We contacted our local toyota dealer (greentree in clarksville, in) and they were not responsive.later in the fall, after the recall about floor mats, we were told to take the floor mat away on drivers side, and a "fix" would be developed. I am now fearful of the car.i am reporting now because i do not believe that the prius problem is a simple floor mat issue (never did, but am a woman and certainly not "knowledgeable" so as to refute toyota's engineers..).
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that without warning all of the warning lights come on including the brake light comes and the vehicle stalled. The dealer was not able to determine what caused the failure to occur. Toyota stated that they will have the vehicle towed in order to perform an inspection.the vin was not available. The failure mileage was 35000. The current mileage was 38000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact attemptedto park the vehicle into the residence garage, driving atapproximately 2 mph. Suddenly, there was an unintended acceleration. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle continued to accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a closet in the garage. The contact suffered injury to the neck area. The vehicle front bumper sustained damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The identical failures occurred on two separate occasions with no injuries. In addition, the contact experienced malfunctions with the automatic ignition switch, windshield wipers, and the front driver and passenger side automatic window mechanism. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The vin was unavailable.
Hid headlamps on my 2007 toyota prius do not function properly. For the past several months they have flickered off and on. Turning the light off and then on, while driving corrected the problem for a while. Now one lamp only stays on for 1 minute or less. The other still goes off and will turn back on if the lights are turned off and then back on.toyota's response is to want to charge me $350 for a new bulb or over $1000 for a controller board for the computer. From what i have read on line my car is not the only prius with this problem. We need a recall now before some one's lights fail at night and they die!
Right headlight flickers when starting car, then goes out intermittently.known issue with 2005-2007 prius.
The dashboard don't work sometimes, sometimes tha break light turns on and the breaks stop working it change it self to neutral and the power steering w. Get really hard.. All this hapens when the car is in motion on city streets.
My headlights keep going out. Both headlights will go out at once. I've replaced the bulbs which did not change anything. I also contacted toyota multiple times, all incidents ending up in them telling me they would do nothing about the issue, it's not a recall and will not be a recall and it's my responsibility to take care of. Even after i pointed out the multiple articles i read of toyota reimbursing and extending the warranties for this issue. Along with the class action lawsuit. I've long extended the warranty because i bought the car used. It had over 30,000 miles on it when i bought it. The toyota dealership is even less of a help!going down a dark highway at 65 mph and both headlights going out is insane. Not to mention being pulled over multiple times for the headlight(s) being out.this is one of the worst safety hazards a car can have and should recalled and every prius owner should have this issue taken care of!
Left headlight started just going off completely at nite, now both are going off while driving. Checking online, it seems that many other toyota owners have had same problem, and one of the vendors of headlights for toyotas manufactured defective headlights. Thus not all toyotas have the prob, just the ones with this vendor's headlights. But it still shows many do have the bad headlights. Toyota is not standing behind this issue and repairing the defective ones as they should.it is a very expensive...almost 2000 dollars to replace the computer controllers and headlights.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
Hid headlight in 2007 toyota prius keeps going on and off.this is a known issue with toyota.it is expensive to replace the bulb.i wanted to add my name to the list of people affected by this problem.
My 2007 prius has the hid (high intensity) headlights. Sometimes both headlights go out at the same time and sometimes just the passenger side headlight goes out. I originally thought that the problem was the bulbs so i replaced both bulbs just a few weeks ago with new bulbs, but the problem is still occurring. Sometimes when i turn the light switch off and then on again the headlights come on again. It seems to be a random occurrence but it is happening more and more frequently. This is a very dangerous situation especially when driving at night.
Headlights work intermittently and the passenger side taillight also goes out and comes back on intermittently. Car is not driven often at night and this has been going on for several years.
When i turned my car on to go home my dash lights did not work or backup cam or seat belt alarm nothing was showingi could not tell if i was going forward or backwards etc i parked it turned off 2 times then 5 mins later it can back on automaticallyfixxx this.
2007 toyota prius with 47k miles.it lost power while driving on the highway.the car barely made it to the side of the road.after a little while, it restarted.the warning lights indicated there was no gas but the tank was full.the screen also showed that the battery was dead.this is the second time this happened.the dealer says the car checks out.
The 2007 toyota prius touring with 151k on it started experiencing dashboard going blank when power button pressed.the emergency signal and direction signal works but other navigation or main display including speed, fuel gauge and mileage doesn't work. Dealer said, it's out of warranty to replace even though it's part of safety warning by toyota before. The vehicle was able to run without dashboard display including break system working but not sure. It's very danger to run this vehicle without dashboard and may run of fuel or go over speed.
The tail lights intermittently go out when driving at night, while the brake lights are fine.it is related to a problem with poor quality tail light sockets on this model and year.replacement bulbs do not address the problem.this seems to be a common problem, not unique to my vehicle only.
For the second time in a year, the electronic display panel on my 2007 toyota prius has gone completely dark i.e, inoperative when i started the vehicle.this panel displays the vehicle speed, gas gauge and various status & warning lights. The car still is able to be driven even though the display panel does not work, which is a hazard.the first time it happened i had the toyota dealership's service dept. Look at the car and they could not reproduce the problem. This time i noticed that the interior door light was lit. However no door was open. While the vehicle was powered, i open and closed every door including the rear hatch. The door light remained lit. I then hit the power button to power the car off and then back on. The interior door light went out and the display panel came on, resolving the issue.i've tried to replicate the problem by opening a door and powering up the car without success. There has to be another factor involved that causes the display to fail to operate.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota pruis. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the head lights fail; which reduces visibility. An impairment of visibility while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. He is in the process of having the head lights replaced at an expense of $800.00. The failure mileage was 30,000.the current mileage was 53,000.updated 10/20/09
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to display and the lights failed to illuminate. During the failure, the vehicle would not shut off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bev smith toyota, 5655 s. Us hwy 1, stuart, fl) where it was diagnosed that the combination meter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified. The failure mileage was 106,000.
After taking the vehicle in for a recall for a steering column issue, 3 of the buttons on the steering column fail to operate once the recall repair was complete. The dealer says it's an issue with the clockspring cable and are not willing to repair it at no cost.
I own a 2007 toyota prius, for two years when the car is not garaged the electronics acts up by not displaying anything! no displays will illuminate.if you drive it a while, the next time you turn it off it might correct itself.this occurred sporadically the main factor was i wasn't at home to have it garaged.now what is happening is besides just the display, it also will not shut off!i had to leave it running and go to work, my husband came and kept pressing the power button until it would respond. I have talked to another 2007 prius owner and this has happen to them also.now i hear that the cause of toyota woes maybe the main electronic program, which is what the toyota dealer mechanic told me would need to be replace to stop my problem!
The following described incidents have taken place at least three times with no warning. Upon starting the vehicle there is no instrument panel display which is digital. The vehicle could still be driven. The vehicle's engine would not turn off without making numerous attempts.this has sometimes taken up to 10 min..then for whatever reasons after several hours the mentioned malfunctions stop and everything works correctly.i am very concerned the dash display showing speed and other necessary information will malfunction while the vehicle is being driven.especially at night.being able to turn the vehicle off immediately is also important.this vehicle is regularly serviced by toyota who have been unable to locate or correct the problem. I have researched this issue online and have found that there is a large number of toyota prius owners having the same type of safety issueswith their vehicles. I have read but not confirmed that toyota is aware of the mentioned problems with the prius.there are some serioussafety issues with this make and model of vehicle that need to be addressed as soon as possible. I hope nhtsa will be able to assist in this matter. Thank you.
When the car is first started, the driver side headlight usually goes out within the first few minutes of driving.it is almost always the driver side but it has happened a few times with the passenger side.when i turn the headlights off and then back on both headlights function, although the light that had been out initially is not as bright as the other.this happens intermittently for the first 10-20 minutes of driving and then both headlights seem to function properly.i recently drove at night for nearly 5 hours and only had this problem during the first 20 minutes of driving.
The lighting, i believe is basically led, has, over a period of ,time, become so dim that it is impossible to read when not in the shade(ok at night) the dealer said that there was a notice, but only if the display had completely out. I believe that a dim display (that cannot be seen during normal driving)is a real safety problem. This is a constant problem not a particular date and time.the photo attached is the driver view of the instrument panel during operation. Also a picture of the vin panel. ...updated 08/02/17
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving unknown speeds, the instrument cluster went dark and failed without warning. The contact called a local dealer (toyota of redlands, 921 new york st, redlands, ca 92374) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and referred the manufacturer's legal department per the contact's request. The failure mileage was 191,000.
The combination meter display ( speedometer) will not illuminate. Toyota knows of this issue. This is a safety issue as driver are unable to know the speed of their vehicle. Toyota issue a extended warranty but in most cases refuses to replace the part as it is difficult to reproduce.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 60 mph, the lighting on the instrument panel became dim without warning. The contact pulled over and powered the vehicle off and back on and the lighting returned to normal. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
On a 2007 prius gas gauge showed 2 bars and was driving across a bridge in california when the gas engine stopped. Looked at the gas gauge and it still showed 2 bars. Was fortunate enough to be on a section of the bridge with a breakdown lane. 1/2 mile further on and we would have been stuck in one of the traffic lanes. The vsc, check engine, and hybrid system failure indicators where on - but not the low fuel!!!got towed to a dealer. Service manager told us that the car was out of gas and that the "gas gauge was stuck" that's why it didn't show empty. He blamed it on the bladder design of the fuel tank and said it was "a design defect" that toyota new about.this is a significant safety issue - we could have been killed.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.he stated that he was unable to start the vehicle.the dealer stated that the battery died because the vehicle sat for more than ten days.the dealer charged the battery and there had been no further occurrences.the manufacturer stated that the battery cables should be disconnected when the vehicle sits for 7-10 days in order to prevent the failure.the contact felt that the remedy was unsafe.the current and failure mileages were 5,800.
2007 toyota prius with tire failure and brakes grabbing.the battery and headlights failed. The consumer stated toyota has since removed this particular type of bulb and assembly from production. When the vehicle was 1 year old the consumer was stopped by the police and given a warning for the headlight being out. However, when the consumer and her husband exited the vehicle, they along with the police officer found both headlights were working and he let them go without a citation. The consumer has since discovered that one headlight or the other will just go out on occasion during every drive. The brightness of the headlights began to dim when the vehicle was only a year old. Toyota recommended using the headlights less and they further recommended not using the highly touted feature that allows the lights to automatically turn off after the vehicle has been turned off. Last month, the consumer received a letter from toyota regarding information about a problem with the hid headlights. The letter stated the customer support program would reimburse for some cost relative to the defective headlights. However the local dealer did not agree and the cost far exceeded anything mentioned in the letter. The dealer informed the consumer the cost of installation for new bulbs would be $245 in labor for each headlight replacement, that was in addition to the exorbitant cost of the bulbs themselves.
1. Sitting in traffic only rt. 287 n. The battery level dropped quickly and significantly to the point of my being unable to engage the electric engine which is the initial method of sending power to the wheels.2. Consequences: bumper to bumper traffic had to be directed around me which caused more traffic and put me in danger of becoming involved in an accident.3. Investigated possible recall but none was documented.
All late model toyotagas electric autos. I find them very dangerous in parking lots, as they can and do backup with no noise. I was almost run over by one on a foggy day last week. The driver never turned on light and didn't see me when backing out of parking spot. I was able to get out ofthe way that time. Suppose i had been blind? not a sound to let me know the car was there. I really think the car company should install a backup alarm of some sort on allthese autos.
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states experience of difficulties with a low battery, resulting in the dashboard lighting-up with red flashing warning lights; brakes, abs and vsc, sounding of a buzzing indicator and the car shutting off *tgwa diagnostics revealed multiple low voltage codes for the auxiliary battery. The dealer informed the consumer the auxiliary battery was important for the initial engagement of the brakes and to power the computer to start the vehicle.
Vehicle does not achieve advertised fuel consumption performance.i have complained about this since the first service visit.today a factory technician got unachievable results suggesting that our real world experience after 29,000 miles with the vehicle is normal.he claimed to have gotten 66.984 mpg after a 42.2 miles of 55 mph highway and "in town" driving, noting only that an out of fuel fault had never been cleared.
2007 toyota prius only high beam headlights worked. Consumer states that the switch works and the light on the dashboard for the high beams work but the headlights will not switch from high to low.the dealer stated the fuse box needed to be replaced.
Driving on a rainy day, abs and vsc lights on dash came on. My car violently fishtailed almost 180 degrees, back and forth 6 times on a curve getting off a freeway (about 45 mph) nearly crashed. I proceeded very slowly to side street. Car shimmied to right making a left turn. Felt like i was driving on ice. Called a tow truck. Dealership found rodent damage to wires to wheel speed sensor. I discovered manufacturers using soy oil on wiring. $1300 repair.
I read about the recall of the 2010 prius concerning the abs software. My 2007 prius experienced the same problems recently when i ran over a curb at low speed and the car lurched forward at high speed after i applied the brakes and i hit a wall about 5 feet away. Damage to my car was a cracked bumper, slightly dented hood, cracked head light. I used to get 50 to 60 miles per gallon and i can not get over 41 miles per gallon now. I bought new tires and had them balanced and aligned but the mileage had not improved. Damages to the exterior of the car will amount to about 2 to 3 thousand dollars. My toyota dealer says that my 2007 model is not part of the recall. I have read blogs where people with my model toyota have had similar experiences. I believe that the abs software is faulty in more than the 2010 priuses.
In feb2018 i noticed that several lights came on in my car thevsc, abs, and pressure sensor light lit up. Also the brake indicator light. I had recently went for and inspection on my car in jan and had brakes replaced at my local monroe prior to this happening so i questioned them on what all the lights meant and they looked on line and saw that there was a recall on the brake actuator for my car. They advised me to go to the toyota dealer. I went to the dealer in a few weeks later in mar and they explained that there was a letter sent to prius owners statingthey extended the warranty on brake actuators until end of 2017.they have it in two phases, and it's unlimited miles until dec 2017 for the first phase, then after that it's 150k miles/10 years. It also says the red triangle light must be on for it to be covered (in other words, it's only covered if it fails.)i never received this letter and the exceed the 150k miles by 5k and years. The csr rep said he would she if they could honor it being that it was so early in the 2018 year only a few months pass the deadline but the manager on site declined and told me to contact toyota customer care. The dealer quoted me $3,500.00 to get this replaced. I contacted toyota and of course they said there is nothing they could do because the letter stipulated a specific time frame of service. My issue is that i #1 never received a letter about this recall/extended warranty#2 i brought this car at a dealer certified pre-owned toyota dealer so they should of updated my info in the system (address, ex.) #3 my car is a electrical car and needed this fix to operate properly... I feel like i'm being punished about a defect undisclosed to me which now is a hefty cost.#4 my issue happen 2-3 months after still not far off.i'm filing a complaintin hopes of finding help to resolvethis issue. .
Toyota prius dashboard failed in idle and while driving posing a death risk due to mileage per hour not displaying and the inability to shut off your car when stopped this is a serious matter and toyota needs to recall the whole toyota prius and give everyone there money back for over paying for this car in 2007.
Toyota sent the extended warranty notice on the combination meter to the wrong address; therefore, i could not "connect the dots" regarding my dashboard blackout--meaning i thought it was quirky, not a documented problem with the combination meter.my 2007 prius with only 35,000 miles on it needs a replacement combination meter but toyota will not pay for it--claiming it provided an extended warranty.my response is: so what?i am driving a dangerous vehicle which does not indicate the speed i'm driving, the gas supply, the warning lights, and backup camera.i have had the requisite services over the years and the problem is clearly a defect in toyota's manufacturing and supply chain.if toyota really cares about the customer, why won't toyota take responsibility for the failing part and repair my perilous vehicle? the situation is dangerous!i can't lock the car, know for sure when it is turned off, see the warning lights, know if the airbag alert is legit--non-functional all.to replace the failed part will cost near $1000, my monthly social security.think about this pricetag, toyota headquarters and local dealerships.my safety is severely jeopardized.please work to recall these impacted vehicles.that my prius has been serviced every single year according to schedule, that this mysterious dark screen has been popping up for years, and that toyota sent the notice of extended warranty to the wrong address should demonstrate where the culpability lies.toyota should take ownership of this dangerous situation and fix all the defective vehicles--behavior which demonstrates the company truly cares about its customers!
I have a 2007 prius the following has occurred any time driving over rough patches of road or over rr tracks: the car loses traction and power for a sort time until smooth pavement returns. The vsc lamp on the dash shows up when this happens. I shudder to think what would occur on a rough mountain road or in wet weather. This type of event sounds very much like what's being reported bythe drivers of the 2010 prius. In 47 years of driving i've never had a car react in this way. I've compensated by drivingcautiously and wait for traction to return but it doesn't feel quite right when it happens.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph over a bump in the road and thebrake pedal engaged; the vehicle failed to accelerate. After the failure occurred,the abs warning indicator illuminated. ...updated 04/25/13 the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The technician stated the vehicle operated as designed. In addition, when the anti skid was activated it would not respond during inclement weather.the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.the consumer stated at foward speed of 0 mph the stability control activated, on a slippery surface that had 1 inch of snow and an incline of approximately 15 degrees. The anti skid light blinked and the vehicle would not move foward up the incline. The same failure occured in the dealer's parking lot. The dealerstated the vehicle was operating as designed.the dealer suggested the consumer switch to snow tires. Updated 06/04/2013
This description is of an occurrence which may be a the result of a flaw. Upon light pressure on the brake pedal, while proceeding over areas with suspect traction, vehicle seems to lose all braking for a small but un-nerving moment. It is as though the abs is fighting the regenerative braking of the hybrid drive.
Brake (red color) warning lights appear while driving at 55 mph; yellow color indicator on abs, vsc. Once these warning lights appear, i somehow lose 25-50% of my braking power. Not sure what is wrong despite getting brand new wheels, replaced all-new rotors, brake pads, oil and filter change. This is the 5th time it has happened in the last few weeks. Toyota should be held liable and to replace the full cost of any necessary fixes to the hydraulic brakes or run a diagnostic of the entire vehicle's electrical or brakes system or anything that leads to the dashboard warning lights at 100%. This will be a serious issue because it can lead to serious accidents if owners of this vehicle experience the same issues.
2007 toyota prius breaks fail to work for a split second when the car hits a bump and brakes are applied.with the car slowing down and the brakes are applied, if i hit a bump, the brakes will stop slowing the car for about 0.5 seconds and the low traction light will blink.
As i was coming back from livermore to san jose down the sunol grande last weekend, my dash lights suddenly went out meaning i had no speedometer or wait to tell how much gas i had and the abs and stability control went out while going 65 miles an hour down a steep hill.luckily i was able to get home and don't ask me how i figured out to get the car to turn off. I called the one 800 toyota number and it turns out there was a problem with something called the combo meter on these cars and it had an extended warranty for a total of nine years. My warranty expired they said april 2016. This seems like a serious safety issue that toyota should cover if they are concerned about their customers safety.
The problem has occurred whenever the donut tire is being used on the vehicle as a temporary replacement for a flat tire - this has occurred on both the two occasions that in which i have had to used them both times on the front tires, once on the left tire and the second occasion, most recent on the left.apparently, the donut tire because of its smaller diameter causes the car's slip differential system to activate (surmised by the icon i see on the dash when this occurs), often for periods of half the driving time - what then happens is that there is a total loss of engine power to the drive chain, the car cannot accelerate or even maintain speed - it essentially coasts or slows.this occurs even when/if the accelerator pedal is depressed to try to feed power to the wheels - the engine is unresponsive.intermittently, the power is restored, and then the cycle begins again. Although i have not had an accident due to this loss of vehicle control, i consider myself lucky not to have.use of a donut tire is the only option open to temporarily replacing a flat tire.i think that this system's response to use of the donut tire (which is manufacturer's supplied) is a defect that is dangerous.a driver must be able to maintain and control vehicle speed to prevent and/or remedy a dangerous situation.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Starting may 2015 whole dashboard in my car sporadically goes black, i can't see how fast i was going or how much gas i have left or use my backup camera in my car. For about an hour i couldn't even get my car to turn off. This has been happening ever so often since may of 2015 and is very dangerous driving my car in that condition. The other day my car ran out of gas on the bridge from the 5 freeway to the 91 freeway and i was stranded on the side of the bridge with cars passing at high velocity because i wasnt able o see my gas meter. Toyota has known about this defect as shown below and issued a warranty extension for all models 2004-2009 and my car falls 2 months outside of the warranty program and they refuse to take responsibility.https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2004-2009-toyota-prius-combination-meter-warranty-extension-ztv.174/
While driving on highway about 60mph, vehicle suddenly lost brakes. Brake, abs and vsc idiot light went on. Inside vehicle buzzer sounded. Very little hydraulic braking. Was only able to stop vehicle because i was going up hill.
I own a 2007 prius. I was driving on the interstate when a car in front of me stopped abruptly. When i stepped on the brake, there was a delay before it engaged. To prevent running into the car in front of me, i veered to the left while continuing to step down on the brake with more force. When it engaged, the car was out of control "fish tailing" from side to side. In an emergency situation, there is no room for a delay. This created a very dangerous situation which could have been fatal.i experienced a similar delay while driving in the city, not on a highway. It was the same sensation of the brakes failing. When one is braking in an emergency situation, this is terrifying and not acceptable and not safe...
I have a toyota prius 2007 that has trac ( traction control) . It has caused me to slide off the road and lose control on any slick surface. I have a patient who just totaled her prius on an icy road and she had been having the same problems with loss of traction due to trac.
Well known abs accumulator failure, loud beeping noise, can't drive car safely, high mileage car and will be repairing it, my complaint is that the part is seventeen hundred dollars $1700 which is a lot for something as important as brakes and with such a high failure rate on all of toyota's hybrids. This part needs to be available from 3rd parties so i am not forced to deal with junk yard abs that is just as likely to fail because of a flawed design.
Just completed a left turn behind another vehicle. The other vehicle then slowed to make an immediate left turn into a gas station across the road. I was gently applying the brakes to keep my following distance (10ft, traveling about 8mph). The other car suddenly applied the brakes harder to turn, when i pressed harder there was no reaction until i hit the other car, at which point the brakes engaged and i stopped.
I was almost smashed by a snowplow today because my 2007 toyota prius' trac traction control removed all power from the front wheels thus bringing me to a dead stop in a busy intersection. This occurred on snow/ice. There is no excuse for losing power to the wheels even if they are spinning. The vehicle "sensed" that one wheel had spun and proceeded to progressively shut down power to the front wheels. I nearly wet my pants when this happened in front of an on-coming vdot snowplow.this was a near crash/death/injury incident. It happened over and over again all day. I search the internet later about it and found this: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/prius_winter.htmltoyota's response is at the bottom of the article. I think they are downplaying a bigger issue. A simple search on the internet and you can find story after story just like mine. Toyota needs to fix this.
Car did not stop and seemed to accelerate when brakes hit during turn into driveway.hit curb.lost steering control and car had to be towed because of significant damages to wheel and also possibly steering.snowy road.i was already driving very slowly.no reason why this much damage to my car or this level of impact unless car suddenly accelerated beyond my current speed while i braked.car seems to accelerate on slippery, uneven surfaces and evs light comes on, even when brakes applied.acceleration is beyond that seen with normal slippage.it is not simply slippage but actual brief acceleration.
Approximately 7 months ago my 2007 toyota prius began accelerating during use of the cruise control.i reported the problem to the dealership who said they have no fix for it.i can't use the cruise control in my car for fear the car will not stop accelerating.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated thatwhenever the front wheels began to spin in icy or snowy conditions, the engine completely shut off. The failure occurred multiple times while trying to drive up a hill or an inclined driveway. The dealer inspected the fuel injection system on several occasions and was unable to find the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was designed in such a way that the engine would turn off to avoid damaging the stability control system. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 36,000. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Updated 3/16/10 updated 06/29/10
Traction control on the toyota prius does not work properly.when traction is lost on a wheel, instead of transferring power to the other wheel, the traction control system completely disables power to both wheels for approximately 1/2 second.this is dangerous if you are trying to merge into traffic at an intersection and the road surface is anything other than dry asphalt or concrete.fyi -tire condition is not a variable as the vehicle contains 4 winter tires with less than 200 miles of use.the tires are inflated per the recommendations on the door placard.
My car will not turn off. After my dash went black my key will not release and my car will not turn off . This is a big safety issue and needs to be resolved asap!
I was traveling at 50mph when an alarm sounded in the car and 4 lights lit up on the dashboard ? the brake system warning light, master warning light, vsc and malfunction indicator lamp.the vehicle was taken to a toyota dealership where they advised the hybrid water pump needed replacing.i then discovered there is a recall on the hybrid water pumps but was advised my vehicle was not on the list for the recall.the details of my mishap correlate to the toyota recall notice that toyota put out regarding the hybrid water pumps.i believe my vehicle should have been on the recall list to have this safety issue addressed and that the recall notice does not adequately cover all toyota vehicles with this possible issue.
While traveling 65 mph on freeway warning light comes on and tells you to park the vehicle, etc.problem is that when you stop exiting the freeway the car shuts down as soon as you come to a stop and leaves you stranded in the lane.the transmission has an automatic locking system and you can't roll it out of the lane which leaves you vulnerable to being hit.this has happened 4 times since i have owned this car.very troubling.i have taken it in 3 times to dealer and they have no clue. Dangerous!
This is not one incident, it happens whenever the road is slick (rain, or even sprinkler runoff!)or if i drive over a pothole--the power to the wheels is cut and the engine feels like it is going to stall. It is extremely difficult and nervewracking to drive while it is raining. The most dangerous times that this happens is when i am at a signal, making a right turn i need power to the engine to merge into traffic, and make sure that oncoming traffic is not interrupted. There have been times that i feel like my car won't "go" or hesitates when i need it to go! and if it's this bad in wet conditions, i would never even consider driving the prius in snowy conditions. I have read that this is all due to a problem in the traction control system. Very unsafe!!
Dashboard red lights when vehicle starts with: brake failure , abs warning and stability warning. First time it was immediately taken to dealer who could find no problem and reset codes. Four days later same warning lights came on and was taken to dealer again. Were told hydraulic brake system was ok but brake actuator needed replacement at $2600. Could be driven but without abs and stability capability. Have not corrected this due to high price. Shopping around at salvage yards.
Headlights flicker then will shut off completelywhile driving down highway.. No dash lights. Have to turn car off andon
If i drive on the expressway or around town and i'm driving a half hour sometimes less my car makes a loud buzzing noise and my instrument panel the hazard lights go on and i lose my brakes.this was very scary. Thank goodness i wasn't going to fast toward the light and didn't hit anyone. I'm scared to drive the car because it does this all the time if i'm driving for a period of time 1/2 hour or more. My vehicle was on city street and on highway. I was in motion. On the highway 70mph and on city streets 35/40 mph.
Stop and go traffic on the freeway, accelerating when the traffic started picking up but vehicles in front suddenly stop and as i hit the brakes on the bumping freeway the vehicle does a brief lurch forward as esp light blinks. Vehicle does not stop under this braking condition and feels momentarily like there is no brake pressure. As a result, vehicle doesn't stop in time and hits the vehicle in front even though it could've been avoided had the brakes worked as they should've.
While driving around a corner on city streets, braking suddenly became very difficult, and caused the vehicle to skid when brakes were applied. A high-pitched electronic squeal came from the dashboard, and the brake system light, abs light, vsc light, and master warning light all turned on. These are all listed as symptoms of a failed brake actuator. After contacting a licensed toyota dealership, i was directed to the toyota customer care department. After being escalated to a supervisor, i was informed that toyota is aware of this problem, but that the warranty extension they used to cover it expired in 2017, and they refused to cover the cost of replacement (~$3000). I believe this issue should be cause for a safety recall, as it happened suddenly and without warning while the vehicle was in motion. It was pure luck that this didn't result in a crash.
The headlights go at without warning.sometimes one goes out sometimes both while we are driving.bulb replacement does not fix the issues.this has continued to be a problem for years.toyota service has not offered a fix that works!i have been driving on the highway or local roads when, all of a sudden, all the lighting goes dark.i have had success in relighting the headlights by turning off the headlights at the main switch and then turning them back on.extremely dangerous.breaks are also a menace: on wet roads it is especially noticeable when using the breaks. If you are breaking and a tire goes over a more slippery surface than the pavement, such as a manhole cover, the abs system cuts breaking to all the wheels such that the car continues on as if the breaks are not being applied - the car effectively releases the breaks and you loose control of the car until its systems decide to return controls to the driver.this happens over and over and over.try it on a road with a bit of loose gravel on it or the leftover coarse sand from winter road maintenance or going through a milde pothole where gravel has spilled onto the road....breaking in these conditions will consistently cause the car to diminish breaking power to such an extent that the car is no longer lowing down.we own 6 cars of varying makes and this is the only car that has this issue.the other side of this same issue is that if you are pulling out into traffic and a drive wheel hits a slightly slippery patch, the engine power is cut for so long and so severely that we are at risk of being hit.this happens every single time.toyota service has not offered a fix. Though we have told them abou this issue repeatedly, they typically do not write it down and tell us it is normal.it is not normal or safe.
I had my car in for 110,000 mile service on april 25.they changed the oil, rotated the tires, installed a new air filter and said that i needed new front brakes and they cleaned and adjusted the back brakes.yesterday after backing out of the garage the brake light warning light along with the abs and vsc light came on briefly.on interstate 90 nearing downtown cleveland all of these lights came on again along with a noise.i called the toyota dealer and talked to the service advisor and asked if it was safe to go to cleveland and back and he said if the brakes work, itprobably just a switch and it would be ok to bring it in tomorrow.while i still had him on the phone, we lost all power to the vehicle and it decelerated down to 30 before we were able to reach an exit ramp and stop the car in the grass.i was informed today that the problem is a low volt battery that needs to be replaced for $299.at no time did a low battery light come on and i have not had trouble starting the car nor do i have dim lights.we were fortunate that we were not killed on interstate 90 without power, steering or brakes.i think this is definitely a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
I'm the original owner and do my own regular oil changes at the manufacture specified intervals of 5000 miles. This last time i noticed not much oil coming out of the drain pan, poured it back into an empty oil jug to measure and yes only 1.5 quarts drained out. I haven't seen any smoke or smelled any oil burning and no obvious leaks. I don't run the engine hard or at high speeds (less than half my driving is interstate) but can't figure out why it's all of a sudden started using oil. When i searched online it seems to be a common failure with prius over 100k miles. I want to add my other toyota and honda vehicles have lasted well over 200k and 180k miles with no engine troubles at all (i also do the maintenance on them)
I have been having problems for about a year nowwith my prius 2007 when i apply the brakes.the car stutters when it changes from hybrid to gas.serviced only by toyota. When i brought the car in for a recall i asked them to fix the problem .they could not identify the problem and called in a specialist and subsequently was told that this is typical wear on a car this old (5 years, 59,000 miles).this was from a repair specialist sent from toyota when the regular service department could not identify the problem.i drive on highway s everyday to work and home and i am a nervous wreck, worrying that the car will just come to a stop in the middle of traffic. Over the past 2 years when i go thru a car wash the front driver side headlight gets moisture inside.when i brought this to the attention of the service dept at toyota i was told it would cost approximately $600 to replace the headlight.this was way before it had fallen out of warranty (36,000) but of course they did not tell me that it was covered, in fact they told me what it wouldcost to replace! now the bulb is also flickering on and off in this sameheadlight. Definitely a safety issue.toyota quoted me $270.00 to change the light bulb.the reason i was given was that they have to take off the entire front bumper to change an $11.00 bulb at autozone.we were told that if my hand was small enough i could try to do it myself.i called toyota corporate, and was told that toyota was discounting the bulb, it normally should cost $420.00.they were aware of the problem and extended the warranty to 50,000 miles but did not issue a recall for this issue either. I only found out because the service department was dragging its feet in diagnosing the problem with the braking system so i called corporate and mentioned the moisture problem and that was how i found out that it was not only my car.
Wife backed vehicle up then shifted to drive .multipal dash warning lights came on. Vehicle was stopped and shut off. An attempt was made to restart the vehicle to move it back to a parked position. The vehicle could not be put back into drive or reverse. Had to manually push the vehicle to a parked position. It was lucky that this took place on our property in front of our residence and not a busy public roadway. Had the vehicle towed on a flatbed to a toyota dealer approx. 50 miles away. Toyota dealer advised later the transaxle/transmission failed. Found a toyota "technical service bulletin" dated july 7,2006 specifically dealing with this issue in the 2004 to 2007 prius. Document title: m.i.l. "on" dtc p0aa6 or p3009, information codes 526 & 613 models '04- prius. In the document it states "the transaxel assembly has been improved to prevent this condition." bottom line is toyota is aware of the faulty equipment mentioned above and has not addressed the problem properly to recall the vehicles with this issue even though this is an obvious safety issue.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to toyota rockwall (1250 e. Interstate 30, rockwall, tx) where it was diagnosed that the hybrid water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 214,000.
I experienced a scary situation with my 2007 prius today. While i was driving all of a sudden the abs brake light and dsc light and (!) light and brake light came on and stayed on. The car also made a loud buzzing noise in the cabin. I pumped the brakes and it was not very responsive. Luckily nobody was around because i felt had i needed to stop on a dime, i probably wouldn't be able to. I looked around online to find if others have had this problem and it appears there are plenty of cases where this type of sudden failure has occurred under 2007 abs toyota prius brake module complaints. I believe that there is a recall for this issue from the manufacturer. Please contact me - i need help!
While traveling on the highway at 55 mph, the power was lost and the accelerator did not respond to being depressed. The car was steered from the middle lane on a three lane highway to gradually coast into the safety lane off the highway where the brake was used to stop the vehicle. The power button was then depressed and the engine restarted and we reentered the highway. This was the only such incident in seven years of ownership of this vehicle. This incident has not recurred.
We are experiencing gross malfunctioning with this prius that now has appx. 76,000 miles.it is a serious matter of concern for the safety of our lives. Very briefly, the following are only some examples:mrs, (owner) experienced the engine suddenly stalling crossingan intersection while driving down a busy hill and planning to go up another hill.mrs. (owner) at two different times could not restart the prius after completing errands.mrs. (owner) was backing the car out of the garage and was fully in the street when the car stopped functioning, leaving her in the car in the middle of the street, perpendicular to traffic without the ability to restart the car.mr. (owner's husband) also experienced the engine not functioning (stalling) while driving.redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2007 prius 144k miles when problem 1st occurred.car serviced regularly - oil changed every 3500 miles. Master warning light would come on randomly when turning or going up/down hill at highway speeds.computer diagnostics run repeatedly (at toyota and atlocal mechanic) nothing ever found.12/2016brought car to toyota service couldn't find anything initially. 2+ hours later told oil is very low which made no sense;no oil spot in garage, car passed inspection and wasn't due for an oil change . Was toldthe 'oil warning indicator' was lit despite the fact that theoil warning light never came on. Ever.(oil indicator should come on when car is startedand remain on -briefly if the oil is low.it does not.) told tech that only the master light comes on and the circumstances.never given an explanation.problem has gotten progressively worse.master indicator only comes on when there is almost no oil.last time this happened i added 4 qts. Of oil, drove 687 miles and had to add another 4 qts.at this point i have to check the oil every time i get into the car.
Hybrid battery failed. The battery is hyped as lasting the lifetime of your car. 7 years and 131k is not a lifetime in my opinion. If i lived or bought my car in ca, it would be covered under warranty. Because i live in alabama, it is not. Warranty should be standardized.
The 2007 prius engine and safety warning lights came on while driving and the car stalled on the highway. This has occurred 4 to 5 times in the last 4 months. We have taken it to the toyota dealership, where they have driven it, kept it overnight, and could not determine the problem. The third time, the dealer said it was the 12 volt battery, which we replaced for $348.85. The car stalled again - same safety concerns - stalled while driving on the highway. Luckily the car behind me did not hit me and i was able to coast to a side street. There was not any power. The windows and air conditioning were not working as well. I sat in the arizona heat for several minutes and than got it to start by putting the car in park over and over. All safety warning lights were on, as i drove it to the dealership. I was shaking and in tears, fearful for my life and the life of others as i drove it to the dealership less than two months since the 12 volt battery had been replaced.i have gotten the car serviced at the dealership as stated in the manual - everytime. The stalling of the engine while driving and the lack of the dealer to fix the problem is of grave concern.i am very lucky that i have not been rear-ended or killed when the car has stalled. This is a huge safety concern and it appears that this has happened in many prius vehicles. The dealership keeps saying that they do not know what is the problem. Something needs to happen to protect americans that drive these cars for environmental reasons.
Engine oil disappears constantly. There is no apparent leakage of engine oil. Have taken to toyota dealers during servicing many times since than and mentioned the problem. They couldn't figure out why it is happening. In order to keep engine oil in recommended level i have been pouring recommended grade engine oil (5w30) every other week.
Head lights turnoff while driven the car any moment at night unable to see the road.car is burning oil too fast with only 70000 miles.
I was driving about 35 mph on a city street when the car suddenly shifted into neutral. I tried to put it back in drive, but it kept shifting back into neutral. Luckily there was enough distance between me and the car behind me was that it didn't result in an accident. I held the gearshift in drive with my right hand and steered with my left until i was able to turn off of the street into a parking lot. I could not put the car in park. I pressed the park button and nothing happened. I turned the car off, waited a minute and started it again. I could shift into reverse, but it continued to pop back into neutral when in drive. I had to drive home holding the gearshift in drive with one hand.
Engine and engine cooling: the water coolant pump hasn't been properly working for quite some time now. My air and the engine power are both affected due to a random issue with this part while my car is being driven. My air condition motor has been recently replaced and all my engine fluids are filled.
I thought this vehicle had a waterpump recall...for this model prius and i never got one...engine overheated and waterpump became broken..
The following described incidents have taken place at least three times with no warning. Upon starting the vehicle there is no instrument panel display which is digital. The vehicle could still be driven. The vehicle's engine would not turn off without making numerous attempts.this has sometimes taken up to 10 min..then for whatever reasons after several hours the mentioned malfunctions stop and everything works correctly.i am very concerned the dash display showing speed and other necessary information will malfunction while the vehicle is being driven.especially at night.being able to turn the vehicle off immediately is also important.this vehicle is regularly serviced by toyota who have been unable to locate or correct the problem. I have researched this issue online and have found that there is a large number of toyota prius owners having the same type of safety issueswith their vehicles. I have read but not confirmed that toyota is aware of the mentioned problems with the prius.there are some serioussafety issues with this make and model of vehicle that need to be addressed as soon as possible. I hope nhtsa will be able to assist in this matter. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 72 mph, a bright red exclamation point icon illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the gauges randomly flickered on the dashboard, the brake system failed and then the vehicle stalled several times as the failure progressed. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling , hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnosis. The failure mileage was not available.
Master warning light came on along with vehicle stability control, brake & check engine lights. Took it to my toyota dealer (rice toyota, greensboro, nc). I work 79 miles from home. I called my toyota dealer, a service rep said it was ok to drive as long as the warning lights weren't flashing.diagnostic codes indicated the hybrid converter/inverter was bad, they cleared warning lights, which stayed off. They said it may have been a "glitch", if warning lights returned, bring it back. They returned on 3/1/13 while driving to work. I lost power while on i-540, pulled over onto shoulder, turned off engine, restarted it, got back onto i-540 & exited at nearest exit. Lost power again. Pulled over, went thru stop/start process, drove 3 miles to work. Drove home with warning lights but no power losses. Took it to rice toyota next morning. This occurred barely 2 weeks after the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty expired, galling to say the least, as this part "is" the hybrid system per the service rep. Have you received other complaints about this component?
We noticed the red triangle light and so we checked the engine oil. The dip stick was dry. I put oil in the engine and the red triangle went away. I kept an eye on the oil level occasionally i needed to put more oil in the engine.3 months after taking the car for a regular oil change at the toyota dealer the red triangle came up again and this time i spoke to the dealership about the issue. The response was that it would be expensive to repair the car and the best solution was to buy a new car. I was never told about the 2011 tsb for excess oil consumption that toyota had issued.today, july 17th, 2020,i called the dealer to ask about the tsb, and i was told that the tsb has been out for 10 years so i had had until 2017 to qualify. I do not believe i ever received a letter notifying me about the issue. Had i received the notification i would been the first person in line at the dealership.also, my steering wheel feels like it is loose, if the speed is over 45 mph it feels unsafe, the slipperysensor light comes on when i am turning the wheel slightly on a dry road,and there is an excessive noise inside the car even with the windows closed. This happens during highway driving. I am about to donate the car so that it can be used for parts.i love the car now i know to check with nhtsa when i purchase my next car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact started the vehicle and could not shut off the engine. Daytona toyota (451 n nova rd, daytona beach, fl 32114, (386) 255-7475) stated that there was an extended warranty on the vehicle that expired in 2016. The contact was not informed of the warranty at the time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 91,998.
At approximately 65mph a red triangle warning light appeared on the dash panel accompanied by a yellow circle.the parking button was flashing and a pink cartoon car appeared on the display.the car was running fine so i continued till i reached my freeway exit.at the bottom of the exit i had to stop for a red light. The exit is dark and has a sharp curve.upon stopping the car the transmission locked and the engine shut down.i was unable to start the engine andthe car could not be pushed out of the way due to the transmission lock.frantically i had to get a flashlight and wave off oncoming traffic.it was very dangerous.after a few minutes i retried the engine and it started allowing me to get off the ramp and get home.the warning lights stayed on.i took the car to the dealer the next day and after they tested everything they said that there was nothing wrong.next time i might not be so lucky.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning, while driving approximately 60 to 70 mph, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module and the electronic water pump failed. The dealer stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system) was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.
The contact's girlfriend owned a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at 55 mph, a grayish smoke began to emit from the engine without warning. His girlfriend then immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle with her son as the smoke quickly turned into flames. The fire spread rapidly and the vehicle exploded. As a result, the authorities arrived at the scene and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed; no injuries were reported. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed due to the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. *ln
While driving on the freeway, suddenly noticed slight jolt and illumination of various warning lights in the instrument panel (check engine, large warning sign, emergency car danger sign, vsc sign). Hybrid system ceased functioning, leading thecar to drive using gasoline engine only. Dealership determined hybrid electric water pump was no longer functioning, needed replacement at cost of $570.
Takata recall.my car won't shut off.they say the instrument panel cluster needs replaced.it has been on back order for 13 days so my car is useless. I can't drive it.i paid either 23,000 or 28,000 for it and have kept it maintained. The toyota place says they have another lady that's been waiting 3 days less than mine.i called california toyota.they can't tell me anything - but today told me it might be on back order. This is a safety issue.a car that won't shut off is a danger.it could kick into gear.it could damage the motor.a car that you can't tell how much gas is in it can be a problem as well.i can't drive it.the speedometer won't work.this is a problem with safety as if you can't tell what speed you are going you risk tickets.the toyota place in birmingham has replaced 30 of these instrument clusters. If that is representative nationwide there is a big problem and these cars should be recalled.i only have 150,000 miles approx. On my car.the salesman told me it would last at least 300,000 miles.i had to replace the 4800.00 battery at 103000 miles. My other gripe is they didn't tell me until 13 days later it was "probably" on back order.i wouldn't have rented a car for 13 days had i known it was "probably" on back order.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.seventeen days later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to another dealer who performed an oil change and checked the tire pressure. One week later, the failure recurred and the tire gauge indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician recommended that the hybrid battery might be the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced with a 12-volt regular battery. The battery was not replaced. Two hours later, while the contact was driving, the failure recurred and the check engine indicator started to blink. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road where the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine and called aaa. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there were two holes at the bottom of the engine. The technician also found a piece ofmetal that fractured from the engine. The manufacturer stated that the warranty was expired and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
On may 16, 2015, while driving my second-generation 2007 toyota prius on the freeway, i experienced a sudden loss of power, along with the illumination on the instrument panel of the malfunction indicator light, master warning light and hybrid warning light. I was able to maneuver the car to the side of the road and summon emergency help.a nearby toyota dealership replaced the hybrid inverter water pump, which fixed the problem. However, the dealership did not advise me of a safety recall. Toyota customer experience center today stated that the original hybrid inverter water pump was replaced on april 7, 2011, under toyota limited service notice a0n; hence, toyota refused my phone request for reimbursement of my may, 2015, repair expense.the 2011 "a0n" replacement pump appears to have failed by the same failure mechanismleading to recall campaign "c0u", which is different from the a0n failure mechanism.
Excessive oil consumption - 1 qt per 1,000 miles
For a long time my prius has had pauses in acceleration occasionally when leaving a stopped position. You press on the gas and there is a couple of second pause before it accelerates. You have to be careful when pulling out into traffic because when it looks like you have time to go, with the pause it is no longer safe to pull out. I call it stalling out. There is a recall for prius that began on january 17,2013. It states: the corroded wire may break and the water pump could stop. It could cause a short circuit between coil wiresand a possible open fuse, creating a stall like condition. The remedy is that toyota will replace the electric water pump at no charge. I have the stall like condition and during my last service at a toyota dealership he told me i needed a new water pump. I contacted toyota about my problem and the recall. They responded that my vehicle was not involved in the recall and they would offer me no assistance in the $500 payment for the water pump. I believe my vehicle has the problems listed in the recall and should be included.
This car leaks oil .i have to put a quart in each time before oil change is due.
My husband and i recently purchased a used 2007 toyota prius or are 17 year old daughterand since purchasing vehicle a little over a month ago she has already had four or more instances of her car dying and making her lose all control in the middle of the road. The car goes into neutral on its own and will not go back into drive or any other gear the car becomes immobile with no ability even steer off the side of the road or shut the car off or put it in park all dashboard lights come on brakes become glowing red hot and severe issues with lighting and moisture.
I was driving my car on the highway in houston (interstate-10) and my car suddenly stopped.i was almost rear-ended due to the car stopping suddenly without the ability to accelerate.there was only a narrow shoulder and i had to wait for the tow truck.the issue is the inverter pump which was a recall in 2011 (12v536000) and the toyota dealership told me to call toyota us hq.after two weeks, multiple phone calls, and zero follow through from toyota, i am still without a functioning car.the total lack of care and accountability from toyota is appalling and frankly reckless.this is a known issue on the car and i want to make sure this does not happen to someone else.my wife and i are blessed that we were able to walk away from the stall on the highway unscathed; however, this can happen to someone else at night and perhaps that person(s) will not be so lucky.
Indicator lights flashed. Malfunction indicator lamp stayed on.at 2,644 miles, 12 v. Battery dead & replaced.i was told to keep the gas tank half or a quarter full or the reserve gas tank would cause the car to run on battery.the battery might have died because the car sat too long before it was sold/at 8,879 miles, i went in.after filling the gas tank & taking out the nozzle, gas spewed & bubbled out. The car stalled while driving slowly & while in park.indicator lights flashed. The malfunction indicator lamp and master warning lights stayed on.it took 5 min. To turn off the car. I started the car. Those lights stayed on.i was told i left the "trunk door" open & ran down the battery. (not true.)there is a gasket around the access hole and if a person "is alittle bit off," the gas will regurgitate.(i was not " off"& did not top off the tank.)they reprogrammed the computer.the gas tank had not been filled so i knew they did not fill the gas tank and try to recreate the situation as they said they would. I bought gas at a different pump.i stopped at a stop light.i could feel a loss of power in the car.when i pushed the gas pedal, the car would not move.i turned the car off and on 3 times before it would move.it crept slowly through the intersection as the traffic signal turned red.i took the car in at 8,936 miles. I was told if my problem is associated with the battery that was taken out of my car, it is not at repair person's responsibility because he did not touch my battery.when a battery is disconnected for a certain amount of time, if something is not reset, it could cause problems.then, he said no trouble found/my car stalled and/or had a loss of power.i took it in at 9,014 miles.no trouble found.i was told that my problems could have been caused by a faulty gas pump overfilling my tank.the gas station is new.the manager said the pumps were inspected. If there were a faulty pump, everyone would have problems.
I have a 2007 toyota prius that is approaching 36,000 miles soon.its brakes stutter when i try to come to a smooth stop.its engine also vibrates excessively as if its misfiring, when idling.the symptoms do not happen all the time, but they happen frequently.i have taken the car to the local dealership several times, but they have not been able to fix the problems permanently.after my most recent visit to the dealer, they claimed they could not replicate the brake stutter symptoms and that the car\'s computer had no record of it misfiring.if you do a google search on the internet about "2007 prius brake stutter problems", it appears to have happened to many other people.please help.i want the problem fixed, or the vehicle replaced.there has been no physical damage nor crashes nor injuries.however, i am concerned that such symptoms detract from the value of the automobile, or at worst may result in an actual crash and injuries later on.the symptoms are a distraction and annoyance while driving.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be repaired. The contact stated that the water pump was repaired previously under a manufacturer's recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,568.
2007 toyota prius.consumer writes in regards to vehicle oil consumption issues.the consumer stated the vehicle used a quart of oil a week.
On june 17, 2014 longo toyota service consultant stated the inverter water pump part #04000-32528 needed to be replaced at a part cost of $146. This same inverter water pump was replaced at longo on march 6, 2011.
I have recently moved to pennsylvania, a state with many hills, and have found that on icy hills, the traction control causes the engine to shut down entirely when the wheels slip.this creates a very dangerous situation where there is no power at all to the wheels, causing the car to slip backward on the ice.i live on a steep hill and my car has almost rolled off the hill three times due to the failure of the traction control / engine.the prius, unlike many other cars with traction control, has no traction control shutdown/override switch.in researching this online, many other owners report the same problem.toyota refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem.this is very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated thatwhenever the front wheels began to spin in icy or snowy conditions, the engine completely shut off. The failure occurred multiple times while trying to drive up a hill or an inclined driveway. The dealer inspected the fuel injection system on several occasions and was unable to find the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was designed in such a way that the engine would turn off to avoid damaging the stability control system. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 36,000. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Updated 3/16/10 updated 06/29/10
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle started to overheat. The check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer nearby and they advised him that they needed to replace the inverter pump. The vehicle was repaired for the inverter and water pump. The failure mileage was approximately 96,400.
My 2007 toyota prius stalled without warning in heavy freeway traffic on a bridge with no shoulder. The wa state d.o.t. Pushed me to safety. Again, my 2007 prius stalled without warning in freeway traffic!!!!!!
Was driving at 30mph in residential area. No prior warnings of failure.1. Car turned off - not the power but the ability to drive or put in gear or run. Car was non-drivable or movable in any way for next 3 hours. 2. Never happened before, problem unknown as the car works perfectly.3. Dealer said they had no explanationtoyota prius 2007 stalled and would not start - had car towed to dealer and problem disappeared after 12 hours. They had no explanation.
Coolant system has air in it.service failed to diagnose the problem.service campaign issued for other vins, but not mine.
2007 prius (69k miles).driving on highway, all caution lights came on.towed to dealer and diagnosed with a 12-volt battery issue.$280 to replace the batter.three weeks later, same cautions lights.got most to clear with a restart with the exception of the "master caution" and the "engine check" lights.dealer showed code of "p0a93" and stated inverter coolant pump needed to be replaced for another $486.check online shows toyota knows about the pre-2006 issues and that many 2007 and beyond owners are running into the same issue at various miles.
Toyota has failed to recall the electric water pump in the second generation prius.toyota has recalled the first generation prius for a faulty electrical water pump, which is the same pump found in the second generation.while driving home from work, my check engine light turned on and i had to go to the toyota service to get it checked.after being told that it was recalled on the first generation, i looked up information online on if this was the same water pump.i then came across numerous articles and recalls on other toyota websites (in different countries) stating that the pump has been recalled.toyota however has not recalled any of these cars in the usa.
Date: 02/09/2010 time: 10:01:20 creation date: 02/09/2010 creation time: 09:58:43i would like to report a braking/traction control/loss of engine power safety problem with my 2007 toyota prius. The problem happens while driving on snow covered flat road surfaces (1 inch of snow), snow covered hilly roads (1 inch of snow), and bumpy road surfaces. Whenthe traction control system (trac) engages on these road surfaces, i lose the ability to brake and also lose power to the engine simultaneously.i have had four (4) near-accidents due to this safety problem. 1.snow covered (1 inch of snow) going downhill (slight hill)- lost brakes after trac traction control system engaged was unable to stop car - went through stop sign. Car went onto busy highway (50 mph zone) and would not stop. Luckily no cars were coming and i avoided a very serious accident. 2. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) going downhill - lost brakes after trac traction control system engaged and almost crashed into cars that were slowing down ahead of me. 3. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) going uphill - trac traction control system engaged and i lost all engine power as i was turning left up a steep hill. I almost crashed into large rocks at the roadside. I was able to avoid a crash. 4. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) driving on flat road surface. I turned off of snow covered road into a parking lot area. Trac traction control system engaged and i lost the ability to brake. My car went at least 15 feet in the parking lot area before stopping. Luckily there were no parked cars there and i did not have an accident.a recurring problem with trac and loss of engine power also occurs on the hilly road leading up to my house. When the road is snow covered (1 inch of snow) or icy the trac traction control system engages and i lose all power to the engine. It makes it nearly impossible to get my car up the hill due to the loss of power when trac engages!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.when switching from cruise control to applying the brakes and back to cruise control, the engine revved for no apparent reason.the failure usually occurred when the contact applied the brakes rapidly and transitioned back to the cruise control while driving 25 mph.the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown.the current mileage was 7,500 and failure mileage was 6,500.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at various speeds and making a left turn he could feel the tires slipping. The vehicle begin to stall intermittently including when the contact made a left turn. The contact has notdriven the vehicle since the vehicle could stall and cause a crash to occur. The contact advised the dealer during a routine oil change on several occasions; however, he was advised that the malfunction is due to the design of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired and has been inoperable for two months. The failure and current mileages were 3500.
I own a 2007 prius with 35,000 miles on it. We have been a 2 prius family for 6 years, so i am highly familiar with driving one. I have had three very frightening incidents happen in about the last 4 months in my car. Each has happened in exactly the same spot during a commute that i do several times a week. I have been exiting from a freeway, going 65 mph, down a gentle downslope. When i exit (continuing the downslope) the engine starts revving at a speed that i never have heard during any normal driving circumstance. This is while i am braking to stop at a light at the bottom of the exit. I have had a car next to me roll down the window and the driver ask if i needed help. Over the last 15 years i had done this exact exit thousands of times, in many different vehicles, and have never experienced anything remotely like this.each of the three times i shifted the car into neutral, but the high rev continued. The only thing that stopped it was to pull over and to turn the car off and restart. I immediately checked the floor mat each time and it was mounted securely exactly in place hooked on the mounts.this has happened three times, completely randomly. I took the car in to be serviced at toyota of berkeley on 2/2/10 and was told that until the car did this on a "frequent" basis that there was nothing that toyota could do. He checked the log for warning lights and there were no entries (i checked the dash each time this has happened, and no lights warning lights were on.)
This is not one incident, it happens whenever the road is slick (rain, or even sprinkler runoff!)or if i drive over a pothole--the power to the wheels is cut and the engine feels like it is going to stall. It is extremely difficult and nervewracking to drive while it is raining. The most dangerous times that this happens is when i am at a signal, making a right turn i need power to the engine to merge into traffic, and make sure that oncoming traffic is not interrupted. There have been times that i feel like my car won't "go" or hesitates when i need it to go! and if it's this bad in wet conditions, i would never even consider driving the prius in snowy conditions. I have read that this is all due to a problem in the traction control system. Very unsafe!!
Two instances of runaway acceleration within the first month i owned my 2007 prius (october - november 2006)poo pooed by the dealer.said they knew nothing about any such problem.googled it and it was all over the net even then.still blaming it on the floor mats which they sold to me specifically for my car that were included in the purchase price.glad this is now getting media attention.
My 2007 prius has the exact brake failure described in the news reports of the past few days. When i approach a stop signon a rough road and apply the brakes, there are no brakes for a brief interval. I have not had an accident but a few close calls. I think the investigation should be expanded to all model years, not just the 2010 prius. I thought maybe it was just an abs issue but i had another car with abs and never had this interval of no brakes.
I was driving home from work on the morning of august 16th, 2008 when my 2007 prius began to hydroplane. I struck the left guardrail , spun right and then the car catapulted across the interstate. I hit a concrete barrier and the car then rolled onto its left driver side and skidded maybe 100'. I chalked it up to the roads being wet but the odd thing was that the car accelerated once i hit the left guard rail and started to cross over the interstate. At this point, the brakes and steering would not work. I crashed head on into the concrete barrier on the right side of the interstate. My story sounds very much like some of the posts i have read. It is frightening that so many people have experienced the same ordeal and that toyota continues to deny it and blame it on the floor mats!
During normal driving with my 2007 toyota prius, the accelerator has become stuck causing the auto to continue at high speeds.the situation was solved when the driver's floor mat was pulled back towards the driver's seat.this has happened at least 4 times over the last year - twice to my wife an twice to myself.this is an extremely hazardous situation.
I suspect the current toyota recall is more than a floor mat malfunction.i own an '07 prius. Ninety percent of the time the car shuts down immediately upon "firmly & briefly" depressing the power button, precisely as described in the owner's manual. However, about 10% of the time it does not shut down on the first push, and will move forward when i take my foot off the brake. I have to push the power button a second time to stop the engine.the dealer actually told me i should push the "park" button before pushing the power button to turn the car off. It says nothing about doing that in the manual. Now they're saying you should hold the power button 3 seconds to turn off the car? the manual says (p. 141 and elsewhere) "the hybrid system will start and stop by firmly pressing the "power" switch briefly with the brake pedal depressed." three seconds is certainly more than "briefly," and more than it takes to turn off the engine 90% of the time.fortunately, i haven't hit anyone or anything, i've gotten used to it, and i'm careful to be sure the engine has actually stopped before i take my foot off the brake. Once in a while, i have to push the power button a second time, an inconvenience hardly worth mentioning. However, i'm now concerned that the minor problem i'm experiencing could progress into something much more dangerous.look at the mat: someone would have to deliberately install it so it was over (rather than under) the accelerator pedal to cause a problem. I don't think it's the mat. I think there's a problem with the computer.
The hatchback release latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
Musty/moldy smell coming from air conditioning.
The display screen in the center of the dash in completely black. It won't turn on.
Complaint is in regard to the toyota prius navigational system.it has a gps system, but entries are blocked unless the car is stationary.i drive our nation's major highways and have to pull over to the shoulder to make an entry (nearest restaurant, hotel, tourist attraction, etc.). An officer pulled over and said that my constant pulling over is creating a safety hazard.i've seen other cars pulling over and stopped to talk to them and they are also trying to enter something in a toyota vehicle gps.i agree that blocking the driving from entering into the gps is a prudent safety feature.but in all the cases i described, it was the passenger who was doing the navigation.i've read on the internet that a large number of people are trying to cut into the wiring of the car or change it's program by hacking into the service screens.all of these create potential safety hazards.toyota is the only auto manufacturer who forces the customer to have a stationary car, leading to all these problems.i suggest that this safety block provides a way for customers to bypass it to avoid these problems i am seeing.this is a growing problem affecting more and more cars.when collisions and deaths occur, it won't be clear to the investigators what caused it.if you can pursue this at the warning stage, perhaps we can avoid deaths and accidents before they occur.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving less than 1 mph, the cd track menu will not display, however, the disc changer could be loaded and radio channels could be adjusted.the dealer stated that the visibility of the menu was hidden because nhtsa stated that viewing the menu while driving was a safety risk.the current mileage was 5,600 and failure mileage was 12. Updated 10/24/07
Lighting:1) headlights: this is the date of the first time failure of my high-intensity headlights. Driving up a remote curvy mountain road one headlight, my drivers headlight, failed as i was negotiating a hairpin corner and i almost cra shed as i instinctively took my hand off the wheel to turn on and off my lights. The defective light turned back on using this method. Now, both headlights are failing, sometimes both at the same time. I use the same method to restart them, only now, they are nolonger functional so i cannot drive at night, or on roads during the day that require headlights on. Dealer would not warranty them at first failure because i was 300 miles over warranty period.2) taillights: have had to replace both as they burned out prior to 36,000 miles.3) front running lights: also from about 30,000 miles on, i have replaced them each, 5 times as they burned out. Now the fuse blows anytime i install a new front running light.
The front headlight started going on and off periodically while driving, we went on a trip to hungary and the light started acting up. We have taken it to two toyota dealerships within germany with no resolution but expensive bills due to the mechanics hooking it up to computer systems to diagnose the problem.this is causing us safety issues while driving especially on not clear days due to the early morning fog.i have consulted with my brother's body shop to see if there has been any recalls or defects on the lights, nothing.i am taking it again this week to the toyota shop in mannheim germany.this problem has not been resolved since feb 2012.i would appreciate some resolution to this problem before the lights cause us an accident.i have had the two front headlight bulbs replaced which are not inexpensive.thank youif you need to contact me do it via email, this is my parents phone number in pa, i cannot type in my number in germany.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2007 prius, about 2 years ago the right headlight started intermittently going out. This began tooccur about 75% of the time after about a year. It usually occurred after several minutes of driving. I mentioned it to the dealer at my routine servicing but they found no problem the first two times i mentioned it, then last summer they confirmed the problem and told me it would be about 850$ to fix it. I said no thanks. Then last month they told me they could do it for 250$ so i said ok. As soon as i drove home the same problem started on the left. I went right back to the dealer and said what is going on? they told me at first it was just a coincidence and that the left light was old and it had nothing to do with replacing the right.at that i got upset so they conferred and came up the explanation thatnew light on the right was sucking energy from the left, and since the left light was old, it was now failing. That sounded like a bunch of bologna to me so i said just give me my car. So now i have a flickering left headlight.
Driver side headlight, keeps going out.switch off the lights then back on it works for a little while, but stills go out.
I was issued a warning ticket for having one headlight out.when i tried to investigate the failed headlight, i could not replicate the problem... Every time i looked at my headlights they were both on and fully functional.one week later i was driving in the desert on a road with no street lights and both headlights went out while i was driving over 45 mph while heading into a curve.fortunately i was able to keep the car under control and arrive safely at a stop, as it was pitch black outside.i was able to turn the lights off and back on to restore lighting, but it happened again 5 minutes later.weather condition was mid-70's and a clear dry night.when i brought the car to the dealership they said they saw one headlight going bad after leaving the lights on for ten minutes, but wouldn't deal with the other headlight or investigate any problem that may have led to the incident.they insisted that there was no problem and that the only way they could test it is if i purchased and paid for installation of 2 new hid lamps... Over $800.they said toyota's official position was to not take responsibility for it and that both lamps must be replaced.they would not answer any questions pertaining to testing the ballast, nor would they address why both headlights failed within less than a week of one another.ultimately, the dealer's solution was to tell me to just turn my lights on and off real quickly.
Was driving approximately 10:30 at night on 01/14/12.pulled up to a stop light, gentleman next to me informed me my headlights were off; however were turned on per inside panel.in previous reports, i had been told that one head light was off, never both.it appears that if a bump or dip in the road is hit the headlights go off/on.i commute 2 hours daily (mon-fri). There is a rural area that i drive with no street lights.no headlights would be very dangerous.
2007 toyota prius with xenon hid headlights that flicker or go off without warning.toyota is aware of problem and offers to sell replacement lamps at $150 each plus labor to install them.i have researched the problem with other prius owners and find it is a chronic known problem with no permanent solution.replacing the lights last a few months to a few years but problem occurs again and toyota collects the profits from repairing their defective product again and again.
My one headlamp on my 2007 prius is malfunctioning- not operating properly. It will "dim" or go out altogether and this happens without notice. I got into a small accident the other day as i could not see the right side of the road and called the dealer. Dealer says many prius owners are experiencing the exact same thing , but no recall- the cost is in excess of $1,200 with parts and labor. All of the prius on-line forums describe the exact same problems- this is obviously a danger to anyone with a prius and virtually everyone is experiencing the same issue.
1. Driver's side headlight began to shut off without warning.2. Frequency of the headlight shut off gradually got worse over a 6 month period. Light would turn back on when lights were turned off and back on again. Now driver's side headlight will shut off on every trip, even after less than a mile. 3. Went to the dealer in december, they could not replicate the problem and charged a diagnostic fee. Problem has gradually become worse, and dealer refuses to cover the problem as a warranty issue.
I began a 70 mile trip on the interstate at dusk in my 2007 prius with the headlights on, or so i thought. It seemed they were not illuminating the road as well as usual. I turned my brights on to better see the curve on an interchange and the lights went completely off. I turned the brights off and the lights came back on, but i had drifted near a concrete barrier. I averted a crash, but was close enough to the barrier to see that i had foglamps on, but no headlights. Normally this arrangement is not possible. You can have headlights on without foglamps, but not foglamps without headlights. Turning the headlight switch off, then on did not help. When i stopped, leaving the car turned on. I was able to reproduce the bright switch turning off all the lights. The headlights would not turn on. I turned off the car, when i turned it back on, the headlights worked normally.in july, 2009, my daughter was driving this prius and was stopped for having one headlight out. It worked when i took it to the toyota dealer the next day. Then for several days, one headlight or the other was out intermittently but not reproduce-ably. Then the problem cleared up until this incident in march, 2010.
Driving along interstate 70 at night, headlight intensity suddenly dropped.stopped in a safe place on the next exit ramp and determined that both high beam and low beam of the left headlight had gone out.resumed the rest of the trip at a safer speed.next morning, tested the headlights and they all worked ok, but later in the week the same thing happened.
Toyota prius headlamps are intermittent.toyota dealer replaced the bulb but it's still intermittent.
Headlamps go off intermittently.
My 2007 prius hid headlight goes out randomly.this problem was first observed on passenger side headlight at approximately 30,000 miles and now failing on driver side as well.the vehicle is now at 54,000 miles.i turn the switch off then on again; it would work for awhile but would go out again.this occurs every time i use the headlights and the failure frequency is increasing.these expansive hid headlights are not reliable and put occupants at extreme risk while driving on dark roadways.this is a serious safety problem.i cannot afford to spend over $600 to replace the headlights that will fail again shortly.standard, inexpensive halogen headlights are more reliable and have longer life.these hid headlights are defective and need to be recalled by toyota and replaced with dependable hid headlights.
I bought a certified toyota prius 2007 with around 51000 miles on it and the headlight kept going off , i could turn it back on but it would just shut off again in a few minutes. When i called the dealership i asked about a recall and they knew nothing so i took it to a different dealership and was told that i was a defect but not a recall and toyota would pay for it up to 50000 miles which my car had already surpassed. To replace the bulb was over 300 dollars and having just bought a certified vehicle i shouldn't have to she'll out the kind of money,i still have not replaced the headlightbut now it's completely out, and will need replaced before inspection.i believe toyota should pay for a new bulb since they are well aware of the defect.
I have been driving a 2007 toyota prius since july 2007. The hid headlights switch off automatically while driving. Sometimes the left hid switches off but the right headlights stays on. The headlights turn off but the display from the inside says that headlights are turned on.the headlights come on if i turn the headlights off and turn them back on then both of them are working till they switch off again during driving.almost got in a t-bone accident when the other driver did not see me.if i am driving using cruise-control, the car seem to speed up a bit just for a sec a or two when you initially apply brakes.
The headlights of my 2007 prius go off unexpectedly while driving.i have learned that if i then turn the switch off and on again they will come back on, but only for a short time.this has occurred as many as eight times during a 45 minute drive.at night on dark roads this is dangerous.i have had three near-misses as a result.toyota had issued an "enhanced warranty" (5 year 50k miles) because of the many complaints filed around this situation, but i purchased my prius used, older than 5 years, and more than 50k miles.i have spoken to toyota north america, obtained case #1609193626, but they refuse to cover the cost of repair.local toyota service centers also refuse to do the repair work unless i pay full cost out of pocket.at this point i seem to have no options but to pay the cost myself, which i understand can be as much as $1,500!
2007 toyota prius headlights turn off while driving on driver side, turn the knob off and on, lights come back on. Happens three times while driving at nite or early morning. 53,000 miles on car. Took to dealership said it is a common problem with prius'....cost $500. Could not afford. Went online and see alot of complaints about this same problem.......recall prius' from toyota, this is another coverup.we are very lucky we haven't hit anything yet, but did almost drive off the highway and had to stop. We have not replaced due to the cost.sites posted say other prius owners replaced bulbs only to have them go back out on them.and this happened after we replaced our 12 volt battery with the dealership dec 19th, next day, problem with headlights. Dealership said nothing to do with battery or lose wiring. Service manager said again it was a problem they are having with all prius.recall please !!!!!!
Headlights randomly goes out while driving.when headlights out, interior lights (lighting of dashboard, etc.) continue.if you turn lights off, then on again, headlights work.does not happen every time.
In february 2014 my driver's side headlight went out.i had it fixed.the very next day my passenger side headlight went out.in september 2014 the driver's side light went out again.had it fixed and again, the very next day, the passenger side headlight went out. My headlights are prematurely expiring.this represents a safety concern.
Driver side headlight goes off right after you turn lights on, can hardly drive at night, costs $400 to fix one headlight at dealership $250 for labor and $150 for light itself.
2007 prius headlights go on and off. Cost to replace is extremely expensive at $300 to $500 per hid bulb. Don't know when there on or off at 39,500 miles. Very labor intensive to get at bulbs, need to remove bumper. No diy options.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the headlights would fail to illuminate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed but was not repaired and the details were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Driving the car the headlights will just go out.6 months ago it use to happen once or twice a week but is getting worse and now on august 16, 2015 9:30 pm, it happened 2 times in a 35 minute drive on the highway. Had this been on one of the windy back roads without streetlights it would have been a lot more dangerous.by searching the web we have figured out that we need to turn the lights off and back on to get them to come back on.it happens at 25 mph, 45 mph or 55 mph.
2007 toyota prius headlamps cut off while driving.first the passenger side.now recently both driver and passenger headlamps cut off.turning light off then back on makes headlamps work for a period of time.cuts off about 5-10 minutes into running the car.
Hid headlights flicker out intermittently and randomly. Turning the lights on and off again turns the offending light back on - this on/off procedure is required 1 time every 5-10 minutes. Sometimes both bulbs go out at the same time. Sometimes one or the other goes out only once during a 20 minute trip. Sometimes they go out 10 times during a 20 minute trip. Changing the light bulbs didn't solve the problem.
My 2006 toyota prius has an intermittent problem with one of the front headlights.the light will go dim or completely out on occasion.once turned off and on it returns to normal.i have seen online that many others with this car have experienced this problem as well.when i took my car into the toyota dealership they said they could find nothing wrong with the lights (it apparently didn't happen when they had the car).they said that they did replace a bulb under warranty.i have not noticed this problem since i took it in but i am concerned because itintermittent. I hate to consider what might happen if i am negotiating a dark, sinuous road some night and both of my head lights go out suddenly.
Rear tail lights defective wiring.causing intermittent lighting. Almost rear ended by semi truck at night.bulbs fine wiring defect.very common on internet.
My 2007 toyota prius hid headlights would go dim and finally without warming shut off and become dark. I would need to shut off the headlight switch and turn them back on. This "winking" of headlights would occur continuously.
Passenger side headlight continues to fail after replacing bulbs numerous times.passenger headlight works 20% of the time and fails 80%.can occasionally get the light to work again by turning off the lights and turning them back on again.toyota suggested repair is $1,000+ and no longer covered by warranty.
Headlight and tail light on the passenger side of our 2007 toyota prius goes on and then off.we can't depend on the lights to stay on.
Two years ago the hid headlights in my 2007 prius began to fail intermittently.first it was the driver side light only.i found that if i turned the light off and on again the light would work.more recently, both lights began failing.recently i was on a curvy back road. Both lights failed.everything went totally black. I managed to turn the lights off and on again and swerve just in time to avoid an accident.i had both lights replaced by toyota at my own expense since i had more than 50,000 miles on the vehicle.i called toyota and told them about the incident and that it should be handled as a safety recall before someone is seriously injured or killed.
Both hid headlights failed on a winding country road.i quickly turned the headlights off, then on then was able to swerve the car to prevent going off the road.i had intermittent problems with one light failing.this was the first time both lights failed at the same time.i spent over $400 to replace the lights.there is a class action case against toyota that covers prius with under 50k miles.since i had over 70k miles on my prius, i was hesitant to make the repair, because of the cost until both lights failed.this is an intermittent problem that gets worse as time goes by and should be recalled before someone is killed.
Headlights go off without warning while driving at night.very dangerous!!
I bought a used and regularly serviced 2007 toyota prius in september 2014 with 69,000 miles. This week of april 5th, the airbag symbol showed up on the dash along with the headlights not working properly. When i took the vehicle in to the local toyota dealership, i was told that the steering wheel spiral coil was broken and ;that my airbag system was disabled. This happened at 85,000 miles. It cost me almost $500 to have this coil replaced. The service manager said this was simply due to normal wear and tear. I also have outside hatch rubber opener that is gooie and sticky and the hatchback door often will not open.updated 10/31/2017
I am experiencing intermittent headlight problems.the headlights would take turns going out.this would happen while driving.first, the passenger side, then the driver side, and sometimes both.if i turned the light switch off & back on, the headlights would come back on.the problem was very intermittent at first (starting at 41000 miles) but became a real nuisance at 49000 miles.i took the car into the toyota dealership at around 52000 miles.they said that it was the bulbs.i have replaced both bulbs and the problem still continues.
Hid headlight on 2007 prius turns off randomly while driving. Happens almost every day.
2007 toyota prius - 33000 miles - driver side headlight keeps going out intermittently causing potentially dangerous night time driving conditions.if i turn the light switch on and off the light comes back on but goes off again a short time later.
My 2007 prius high intensity display (hid) headlights fail intermittently.the driver's side began failing in spring 2009, and by winter, the passenger side light was also failing. There is a toyota service bulletin on the problem, but i am having trouble getting the problem fixed.toyota customer experience hotline gave me a case number and said they would reimburse me the cost of replacement (parts and labor), but the dealer said the reimbursement will only cover the lights (which are defective and will fail again until toyota recalls the lights on the market and replaces them all).also, toyota customer experience would not commit to reimbursing the cost of repair until the problem had been diagnosed by the dealer, which is problematic because the lights always work when they are initially turned on and when they are re-started.this is very dangerous, obviously.
Right headlight flickers and goes out, leaving only left headlight on. Turning headlights off and on causes both headlights to work again. Problem repeats randomly in about 10 minutes. I also noted that once both headlights went off.
One hid headlamp will occasionally turn itself off. Turning headlamp switch off for 3-5 minutes and then back on will correct the issue. As one could imagine, very problematic when driving on the freeway at night. Multiple bulb replacements (over $150 each) have had no effect. Dealer recommended full headlamp replacement is over $1000. Research found that many others have had a similar issue, and eventually trace the problem back to the ballast of the hid lamp, which is easily damaged by water from poor design (the ballast is weather-sealed against the engine compartment, but not against the headlamp itself; any water that makes its way into the lamp will run down and pool on the ballast electronics).
Notice hid headline on my 2007 toyota prius started to turnoff automatically. Lights do not stay on at all. They turn off after a minute or so. I had to order new headlight. Not sure if problem will continue. I'm not able to drive my car at night due to this problem. Estimated cost to repair is $500.00!
The passenger headlight goes on and off intermittently causing a safety issue when driving. This started occurring during the first year of ownership. I have been pulled over by the police twice for having a light out.this is a big safety concern for driving at night.when the car was brought in for service, the dealer quoted $700 repair and it would not be covered under warranty.the service manager acted as though he had never seen this before although every prius owner who owns a computer, can read and had this problem is aware of this defective component and toyota's unwillingness to address this safety issue.
Headlights shut off randomly after driving about 15 to 30 minutes.sometimes it's the right sometimes the left sometimes both.i took the car to the dealer to have it repaired.the bulbs were $186.00 each, the computer sensors were $360 each.i read on line that this is a recurring problem in prius and some siennas and that it can happen again!
There were no particular events leading up to the intermittent failure of my drivers-side hid headlight. It is constantly turning off while driving (even at night) and will only turn on again if i turn off both headlights, and turn them back on. I am constantly required to do this while driving at night, and it is a severe safety risk.
My left front headlight intermittently turns off. They do eventually turn back on, but it seems incredibly dangerous to be relying on one light for that time. I've spoken with a few other owners who have had the same problem. I had to get it replaced for $200
Passenger headlight would go out intermittently. Driver's side headlight would go out intermittently. Driver's side headlight went out permanently. Took car to dealer where driver's side headlight was replaced. Three days later passenger side headlight went out. Bought an hid headlight from amazon at one third the price and replaced passenger side headlight. One week late driver's side headlight went out permanently thirty days after being replaced by the dealer.
Left front headlight flickered intermittently for one month. Both headlights failed at night while driving on dark country road on wednesday, november 11.the lights resumed working after turning headlight switch on and off repeatedly.
No event leading to the failure on 2007 toyota prius touring model. My wife came home from hot springs, ar around 4:00pm and the passenger side headlight was not on. We drive with the headlights on at all times, or at least we used to. I checked the light assembly for loose wires, but none found. Switched lights off and back on and the light was working. The same evening we went to the theater 2 miles from home and while driving home in the dark, the light went out 3 times in the 2 mile ride. I switched the light on and off to restart each time it went out. There is no pattern to the lights-out problem. It can be on for an entire trip or on and off any number of times. We live in the quacita mts. Of arkansas and street lights are minimal at best. The headlights are optional hid lights with the touring package (no choice). According to others with the same problem, one lights goes out, then the other one usually follows after several miles. If the situation arrises where both light go out, we could be in grave danger in the mountains. You cannot see anything at night w/o headlights, unless the moon is bright. The repair is exorbitant for the bulb and even more ridiculous for the control module and installation. This is caused from defective parts because the hid headlights are supposed to last 3 times longer than standard headlights. Toyota has admitted that they had some defective bulbs from one manufacturer. But my vehicle is beyond the warrantee. I still feel that i should not have to pay for their defective parts that they installed on my vehicle. This is their responsibility to replace at their expense. The labor and parts to replace one light and/or module exceeds $1000. That is not even reasonable. Purchasing customers were never told that those lights were that nonsensically expensive. Therefore, i am waiting for toyota to be forced by class action law suits or customer influence to take tesponsibility for their idiotic mistake.
The hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius go off without warning - it was once the driver's side, and yesterday it was the passenger side - but they comeback next time i turn them on -
Head light on /off problem with 2007 prius 63000 miles. Intermittently goes off.... Turn switch on/off /off and light works again. Not related to bumps, just happens . Safety issue...loose half of night vision.
The headlights turn off during driving, so i exit the freeway and turn them on and off and they start again and so on, i already changed the bulb did not help, i took it two times to the longo toyota in el monte california and they refused to repair itstating that they could not duplicate it, ii complained about thenoise of the abs system and they refused to repair itthere is recall on both
My hid headlights flicker or turn themselves off as i am driving.if the headlamp is off all i have to do is turn them off then back on and they reset so that both are on again.upon research this is a recurring problem with the prius and it is frustrating because it occurs whenever the headlights are on and i had only owned the vehicle a short time when it began.i have been quoted this as being a $1200 repair.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights would turn off sporadically. The vehicle was taken to dealer who diagnosed that the headlights were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.
I just purchased this car less than a month ago used from a toyota dealership. While entering a freeway onramp, my drivers side headlight went out completely. I had to pull over and turn the lights off and back on then the light functioned properly for the rest of my drive.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel lights failed to remain illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that when the failure occurred it was impossible to shut the vehicle off without removing the negative battery terminal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Right headlight randomly goes out.as of recently, both started going out randomly.seem to turn back on when turned off and on again.
Headlights sporadically turn off while in motion. Sometimes it is just one headlight, sometimes it is both!
Like so many others have reported, one of the hid headlights will suddenly stop working. Turning the lights off and then on again "fixes" the problem for that moment. But the problem can reoccur within a few minutes.i have experienced this problem most every time i have driven the vehicle at night since the initial incident. Given all the other complaints, and the 2011 class action lawsuit on this issue which toyota settled without admitting guilt, this is a safety issue well-known to toyota. Evidence shows the problem is not the light bulbs but the electronic control unit (ecu) or other electrical issue. I have enquired to toyota customer service. They acknowledge the class action lawsuit and say my vehicle qualifies under the lawsuit, but they will not take responsibility for fixing the problem. The best they offer is for me to pay to get new light bulbs and then submit my receipts to them for possible reimbursement. Given the many comments by others that the problem continued even with new bulbs, this "resolution" by toyota seems hardly adequate. Nhtsa must and should take action and demand toyota properly repair/resolve this issue.i bought this used vehicle in october 2014 at a toyota dealership in the phoenix area.
While driving at night, the headlamps will suddenly go out.
We own a 2007 toyota prius with hid headlamps.at around 48,000 miles the headlights started to flicker intermittently on both sides and eventually would go out completely.sometimes the passenger side goes out, sometimes the driver side goes out, sometimes both.the lights come back on by turning the switch off and on again only to repeat the problem a few minutes later.it's difficult to know whether the lights are out when driving at dusk and at night when one light is out.
Drivers side headlamp goes off randomly.auto is 2007 prius.
Drivers side headlight not working and working sometimes on my 2007 toyota prius. Dealer is replacing it at 28,000 miles.
1. Headlight on 2007 toyota prius is malfunctioning.2. The light does not come on/stay on when lights are powered.occurs on an almost daily basis.has proven unsafe when driving at night.
I have a 2007 toyotaprius with hid headlights, 54,000 miles. Today,(7/26/2010)i had the headlight bulbschanged for the 3rd time, under warranty.first time jan. '09, 2nd time, aug. '09, and now, july '10. First time was under vehicle warranty; dealer said replacements had 1 year warranty, so the last 2 times were covered. They go out at random.today, one of the bulbs was shattered.my own observation: these lights are so bright, that when one goes out, you don't even notice, (until you get pulled over by the police). This is an ongoing toyota prius problem, is not safe, and a recall should be initiated.this is my 3rd contact to nhtsa on this issue.
I have a 2007 toyota prius. The hid headlight problem started with one headlight turning off and on unexpectedly. Then, while my wife was driving at night, both headlights went out! driving at night without headlights is incredibly unsafe and scary. This is clearly a safety defect in the hid lighting system. Toyota has refused to cover any repair costs.
I have a 2007 prius.a few nights ago, i was driving up the pch here in los angeles only to have my right (passenger side) headlight go out and my left one start blinking on and off.i pulled over, turned the light off and then on. The left light came on, the right light stayed out.i called the dealership to be told fixing either light would be $350 a piece because they are special hid lights and i'm 2,000 miles over warranty, so too bad.i never asked for these lights, didn't know i had them and now feel unsafe driving with them. And then to charge a ludicrous amount to keep them working is just robbery.it's a prius, not a porsche.i'm very disappointed no one told me the precarious cost and care of these lights and their unreliable nature.toyota needs to be made aware of these problems with their head lamps and have a more advantages replacement strategy.
My headlight comes on but goes out intermitently. If i turn the light off and turn it back on it comes back on. I;ve read about other people having this issue and heard that replacing the expensive bulb sometimes doesn;t fix the problem and there is a class action suit on it.
2007 priusfrequent failure of one hid headlight - mostly the left. Have taken it to the dealer and he says he cannot repeat the failure. This happened 2 times a week for about 6 months, and is now becoming dangerous.
The hid bulbs on my 2007 prius have been failing since last fall and continue to do so at some point almost every time i drive the car at night. If i turn the lights completely off, then back on, this seems to "reboot" the lights.
My driver's side headlight has failed on at least three different occasions.it is an hid type light and normally works and is working now.i contacted a dealer-ship and was told there was an extended warranty for this problem and theywould cover it but that the condition has to existat the time i am bringing the car in.this is a problembecause the lights are normal when the car is laterre-started.i don't know how to document the fact im having an intermittentproblem now for a warranty repair after 50,000 miles.
Under hard braking (over 50% of the pedal) the front passenger wheel applies all the force to stop the car to that one tire causing it to lose traction and skid.brakes are insufficient to properly stop the vehicle and no warning lights are illuminated on the dash.actually more than half of the time the whole dash does nothing, no mph, no gas gauge, nothing but a blacked out information less panel.then to top it off the car only has one headlight bc it blows what ever headlight i put into the ballast.3 of the most common failures for a 2007 and my prius has a grand slam assortment of serious potential life threateningproblems that should have been repaired (never should have been assembled with)by toyota. Minor wreck when attempting to stop the car under not driving conditions. Thankfully no one was hurt and only had to replace the front hood, bumper and radiator and support but have deemed the car as not road worthy and unfit for any driving conditions.
While driving home from salt lake city during the evening our second hid headlight went out on us just outside of pocatello. We had fog lights so used those to get home. Our other headlight had been out for a few months. I had contacted toyota about the first headlight since this was the third time that our lights had failed. The first time they replaced the bulb because that is what toyota said to do since the headlight assembly was a much more expensive part and they could not tell if it was a bulb issue or assembly issue. The second time they replaced the headlight assembly. The third time the said it was the bulb and they would not replace it for free. They wanted $160.00 for the bulb plus 2 hours of labor. About a $400.00 dollar repair. I reminded them of the last time this happened & said how do you know it's the bulb this time. They said the assembly is not the issue. I called toyota direct and complained. I then received a follow-up call from toyota getting all the information once again. They said they would be in touch with our local dealer. The local dealer followed up and said he was going to check with his "parts" guy to see if they would give use the $160.00 bulb and only charge us for labor. To this date they have not followed up. After losing my lighting on the interstate i did a ton of online research and found how to change the bulbs myself without the removal of the entire front bumper, as toyota states this is how it needs to be done which is ridiculous for a part that obviously must be easily replaced. The bulb replacement is still not an easy process. I ordered replacement bulbs online, 2 bulbs for $39.00. My complaint is the lack of service and follow-up from toyota and the difficulty of replacing these bulbs. Toyota should make these bulbs replaceable by the average consumer and the bulbs should be available in the auto parts store.
The instrument panel combination meter on my 2007 prius causes the instrument panel lights to fail to illuminate when starting .this happens haphazardly with lights not functioning for multiple startups and then suddenly functioning as normal. The lights work one minute then then they don't. The lights will fail at the starting of the car and remain off for the entire drive during each occurrence. While in this disconnect mode the car will fail to shut off when stopped and the start/off button is pushed.you must hold button down for a few seconds as you would with a computer that wouldn't shut off normally and it will shut the engine off while still leaving you in accessory mode then you must tap twice quickly to shut off completely and that some times won't work so i 'll need to leave the car for as short a period as i can and pray nobody steals it. I know this problem is common with some prius years and there has been an extended warrantee of 9 years established to help somewhat with this problem. I believe this was initiated by toyota to stave off a possible and more costly recall. Why hasn't there been a recall for such a dangerous faulty part as the combination meter? the dangers are apparent : driving with no speedometer or warning lights , automobile failing to turn off correctly.correcting this problem is very costly repair $800 plus. The 9 year warrantee helps some and i believe a calculated move to avoid helping others such as myself . When i reported my problem i had owned my car 9yrs. And 5 mos. The dashboard lights are not something you'd expect to lose unless you might have to replace a fuse to repair it. If this repair costs $800 then toyota's technology is faulty and inefficient .big question : why was this problem treated to an extended warrantee instead of rectified for all concerned by a recall ?
This is the second time i am filing this same complaint.hid headlamp failure on my 2007 toyota prius.i have replaced my headlamps three times in the last two years.toyota initially wanted $350 just for the headlamp, plus additional $150 labor per bulb.i assume that pressure from toyota owners and possibly the nhtsa forced toyota to issue it's hid headlamp customer support program.whoopee!thousands of american owners are still driving with defective headlamps because toyota's "program" does not address anything but the cost of replacement.thanks for nothing.reducing the cost to replace defective headlamps from $350/bulb to $150/bulb, plus another $150/bulb for installation is nothing more than an insult to our intelligence.their hid system is still defective.the headlamps still fail with regularity.i have been pulled over three times in the last five months for having a headlamp out.my life and the life of the officer, who is just doing his duty, are both in jeopardy as we sit on the side of the interstate at night with cars and trucks whizzing by at 70+ mph, all because the nhtsa is not issuing a recall on an obviously defective system.what will it take?a highly publicized death before you do anything?there are thousands of complaints, including video proof of the hid bulbs blinking on and off one side at a time, regarding this system on message boards all over the internet.there is at least one class action lawsuit pending against toyota over this issue.not every owner is savvy enough to understand that the problem is not their's alone.the hundreds of complaints you have received are just the tip of the iceberg.please issue a mandatory recall before someone dies, if it hasn't happened already.thanks.
The hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius turn off unexpectedly. Sometimes it is one light sometimes both.
Drivers side headlight fails intermittently.
Headlights will go off and on.when they go out, you can turn off the lights (with interior switch) and then back on and they will work.the light goes out periodically.when it does, it goes off/on for several days in a row, then it will remain on for several days.
12/18/13 is the first of many incidents when the headlamps suddenly go dark. The problem is random and intermittent, sometimes the left, sometimes the right, sometimes both go dark at once. This is a serious safety issue. Replacing the headlamp does not correct the defect.
When the car is first started, the driver side headlight usually goes out within the first few minutes of driving.it is almost always the driver side but it has happened a few times with the passenger side.when i turn the headlights off and then back on both headlights function, although the light that had been out initially is not as bright as the other.this happens intermittently for the first 10-20 minutes of driving and then both headlights seem to function properly.i recently drove at night for nearly 5 hours and only had this problem during the first 20 minutes of driving.
I have a 2007 toyota prius, and the driver's side hid headlight goes out intermittently while driving.i have had an estimate done on the replacement of this headlight, and it was over $800.this is a major safety hazard.
Driver side hid headlight would intermittently turn off & if manually turned off & on again sometimes would turn on again. I didn't realize the car had this problem for some time but when i did, i brought to dealer on 4/30/08 & they could not duplicate concern. Brought back to dealer on 5/7/08 & they kept guessing (they claim ballast$269, bulb$323.95 & labor$85) as to what the problem was. On 5/9/08, i brought to an outside mechanic who changed hid module for $$200 + $250 labor. Now on 3/02/09 i hardly realized light was out intermittently again. Brought to another mechanic on 4/2/09 changed light bulb for $166.95 + $48.74 labor after having to custom fabricate light because bulb ordered according to vin# from dealer had a different connection. I have a dangerous condition that i'm not sure has been corrected yet after incurring big expenses. I almost got a ticket by a police officer for the light being out.
I have a toyota prius 2007.i have 2 safety issues that i have complained to the dealer about but they are unable to fix so they ignored my concerns after realizing they could not fix the problem. First problem is the head lights.when driving at night the high beams do not shine on the road but shine into the trees.they say there is no adjustments for it.also people think i am shining my high beams at them when i am not.they are just too high....also the headlights do no illuminate the sides of the car and road so when making turns at night you cannot see where you are turning.i have to approach turns very very slowly because i cannot see the roads when turning. Everyone that drives my car complains about this noticeable problem however toyota wont address it because they say there is no adjustment. 2nd problem their slip differential.whether there is snow on the ground or not when the tires start to slip they loose all power to the wheels.i have been in intersections when this has occurred and was almost hit.even when trying to drive over the stop in the car wash...sometimes i am unable to power over the bump.i get stuck often.again toyota says this is a normal function of the car.not something i would expect from a $24,000 car.our values have plummeted and there is no recourse for it.
My 2007 prius started having right headlight failure when i would drive on a rough road it would turn off then back on some 6 months ago. My husband checked the wiring and it came back on. The car had 45000 miles on it at this time. About 3 weeks ago both of them started turning on and off and 2 nights ago while driving home i had to turn them on and off 22 times and they would come back on and then get dim and then turn off.i took it to them at the dealership and they stated the left light was bad and the light and ballast were replaced for the tune of 614 dollars. They did nothing for the right light. I called and opened a case with toyota who will not pay for ay of it. This should be in a recall!
For some time the headlights on our 2007 toyota prius have been behaving strangely, with one or the other going out intermittently, then later coming back on. Last weekend while driving at night on dark, narrow, twisty mountain roads, they both suddenly went out. The car can not be driven at night due to the risk of headlamp failure and crash. Toyota dealers quote $1000-plus cost to repair an obvious design flaw with serious safety implications.
Head lamp intermittently goes out while driving( hid type)excessive cost to repair , second time for problem.
Hid bulbs intermittent on my 2007 toyota prius. Problem is known to toyota, according to "priuschat "website forum posts. Toyota is not consistent with resolution of problem.
The head lights turn off, while driving, when turned off, and on again it comes back on. Toyota will not replace the lights because we are over 50000 miles. This is an ongoing problem with the prius high intensity head lights, and the whole component should be replaced with a better version. They want to charge us 450 dollars for replacing the light bulb, which according to research will stop working again, after a period of time.please have toyota recall this light system and replace it with a better system. Its a great hazard when your lights go off while you are driving at night.thank you for your consideration.
Hid bulbs intermittent on my 2007 toyota prius.problem is known to toyota, according to "priuschat "website forum posts.toyota is not consistent with resolution of problem. Had passenger-side replaced at no cost, was told we would have to pay for other side if problem occurs.i've been having a problem with the driver's-side light for a few weeks, only 1 month after other side bulb was replaced.the quick fix is to turn headlights off, then immediately back on.the lights will then work for a while. Obviously this is causing an unsafe condition on the road!
The headlights of my prius are hid and at 60,000 the right light intermittently began turning off randomly and now both are doing it in the matter of a month.at times both headlights will be completely out and it requires you to turn the lights off and back on to get them to work.a definite safety hazard.both lights are now turning off several times in a 30 minute period.
Headlight(s) go off and people have stopped to tell us that one of lights must be burned out. Previously we had noticed others blinking their lights at us but we just thought it was because our lights were on, not that one or both weren't on.there is a period of time, usually 1 or two weeks, and it will happen again. We have found that if we turn off the car and turn it back on that the light(s) work..............but for how long? it's is very scary at night but so far we have been lucky and we very seldom drive at night.
Headlights dim or go out at random. Can turn switch off and back on and lights come back on. This happened first time about a year ago - had it repaired (under warranty), but now is happening again. I have an appointment to repair again. This is a real safety concern - i do a lot of night driving and headlights are not an option - they are a necessity.
1. Hid headlights on 2007 prius with less than 20k miles failed in pouring rain at night.2. First passenger headlight went out. Next both headlights went out. 3. Pulled over and turned off car. 4. Turned car on again and both headlights went on.5. Passenger headlight went out again.6. Both headlights failed.all is a distance of about 5 miles.
Headlight on 2007 toyota prius goes out unexpectedly. Sometimes on the right, sometimes on the left, sometimes both. You can turn them off and back on again and they will be fine...for awhile.
The trunk release latch on my 2007 prius has deteriorated almost to the point of not being able to open the trunk. The same part was replaced about 4 years after i purchased the vehicle. And now, it's happening again. It's like the plastic stuff is melting and falling apart. We are having to purchase this same part, for the second time now. Love my prius, but hate having to make repairs on the same issue 2 times. Also, i had the headlights repaired (from a recall) about 2 years after i purchased the car. The front headlights are still doing the same thing. The problem was never really fixed. While driving at night and in day time, the headlights go out. Usually they go out one at a time. Like the right side will go out. Then you can flip the switch to turn them on and off, and it'll work again for about 5 minutes. Then the left side will go out. This usually happens every night while driving and i have to flip the switch on and off about 9 times while driving short and long distances.i just usually flip the switch and they come back on again. Sometimes while driving at night, they both go out at the same time. Really a safety hazard when driving around with my 2 small kids!! brought it back to toyota dealership in lake charles to be repaired. But they said they couldn't re-create the problem, so they couldn't fix it. How long do you think i can keep driving around in the dark with malfunctioning lights and kids in the car?????????????????this happens daily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
During cold weather i lose all odometer speedometer backup light gas gauge . Back up lights have caused a lot of close call when i'm backing up one time i got close to hitting a pedestrian because they did not know i was baking up i have ran out of fuel on the freeway and i never know how fast i'm going. This problem is well documented and toyota knows a bout the problem but will not issue a recall.
Right front headlight intermittently goes out, can turn lights off & then back on, and headlight comes back on.this particular light had same problem originally under warranty (approx 32000 miles) and was replaced at dealer, but has been going out again over the past year plus.right now i am approaching 85000 miles.based on my reading, this appears to be a manufacturers defect as it seems chronic and prevalent in the prius.
I have only had the 2007 prius since 06-22-07 so less then a month old when i pulled into garage after driving with headlights on and noticed the drivers side headlight was out.passengers works fine.i turned switch off then on and it came back on.took it to dealers they said they tested it and no problems found.3 days later i pulled up in front of a reflective window and low and behold my drivers side headlight was out again.i go in wed, to have it looked at, i told them i want the whole socket replaced.no injury or ticket from police yet... But i live in dear country and i need good illumination to see where i am going so please post there may needa recall on this part.
I started to notice the right hid headlight bulb spontaneously go out while driving and read somewhere that this might be a pre warning that the bulb was at the end of its life. I went ahead and replaced both bulbs (which are ridiculously expensive) with brand new ones, yet this did not fix the problem. At any given time, the right bulb decides to turn off and sometimes the left one for no apparent reason (not tied to hitting bumps).this is extremely dangerous to be driving at night when at any given time the bulbs could go out. I read somewhere that this isn't really deemed a safety issue because its usually just one bulb that goes out and that gives you enough time to get to a service station, but if thats the case, tell me how i can get pulled over by the police for having a bulb out and how they justify the dangers associated with it? according to trafficviolationslawfirms.com: "traffic laws in each state contain statutes regarding nighttime driving and the appropriate use of headlights.driving with poor visibility due to conditions, such as poor or non-working headlights is a main cause of nighttime accidents.aside from being a main cause of nighttime accidents, driving without headlights after dusk or before dawn, will result in a driving without lights ticket from law enforcement." what will it take for toyota to issue a recall on a known and widespread issue? this reminds me of the movie "fight club": your driving 65 mph down a dark road and your headlights go out, a deer you cant see jumps out in front of the car, and you crash and burn with everyone trapped inside. Now, should toyota initiate a recall? take the number of vehicles in the field, a, multiply by the probable rate of failure, b, multiply by the average out-of-court settlement, c. A times b times c equals x. If x is less than the cost of a recall, they don't do one.
The front headlights of the 2007 prius (and from research every model year of the prius) turn off while driving. Flicking the on/off switch makes them turn back on, but then they turn off again.this is a chronic problem not solved by bulb replacement, headlight unit replacement or fuse replacement.it is a huge safety hazard because it may leave you driving without lights at night and the units should be recalled.
The headlights might go off when i have them on.sometimes on the drivers side sometimes on the passenger side.if i turn the headlights on and off they will come back on.sometimes this happens a couple of times in a 1/2 trip sometimes it does not happen at all.a loose connection does not seem to be the problem because i can go over bumps and the lights don't flicker or go off.there is no rhyme or reason, i will just be driving and a headlight will go off and will come back on if i turn the headlight switch off the back to on.
Driver side head light goes out intermittently.turn lights off and back on and the light works.
We have a '07 toyota prius.over the last six months the headlights have been going on and off, usually only one but recently both have been shutting off.you can turn off the lights then turn them back on.the dealer said there is nothing they can do.toyota customer service said that they will limit how much the dealer can charge for the bulb but nothing else.i then called the dealer to set up the appointment to replace the bulbs and he said there may be other issues they will check first.obviously this is a prevalent problem that toyota is not taking ownership of.it is also a safety issue.we will no longer drive the car after dark.
My headlights go off intermittently.when i turn the lights off and on again, the problem goes away. (until the next time.)the dealer says i need to replace the hid headlamps at a cost of over $400.my extended warranty (from toyota) will not cover this defect.
The r-h ( right-hand, passenger side ) hid headlight on my prius was operating intermittently.i have taken it to my local dealer to have it repaired.they did not have the correct part in stock ( 1st time in ).they did not have the time to diagnose the problem ( 2nd time in ).they could not duplicate the complaint ( 3rd time in ), despite the malfunction occurring when i arrived at their location.( they shut off the car and the headlights to park the car - contrary to my direction. )the "bulb" has been replaced, and for now the headlight is functioning properly.nearly out of original warranty ( 3yrs/36k mi ).
While driving, the headlights to my 2007 prius go out. At first this happened only to the left headlight,then a few months and many miles later,both headlights go out while driving. So,as i am driving either the left headlight,right headlight,or both will go off unpredictably and sporadically. I have been driving like this for about 15k to 20k miles.if the problem was the light bulb,as the dealer told me,i think it would have gone completely out by now. From what i have read it sounds like the lighting system is faulty in some way.however,toyota corp is not taking responsibility for this issue. When my lights first went out, i knew immediately i needed to turn the light switch to the "off" position, and then back to the "on" position to get the lights back on. I knew this because when toyota sent out information on the floor mat and accelerator defect (witch led to a recall on the accelerator pedal) they also sent out information on the headlight defect. Where is the headlight recall?! in these information sheets toyota laid out directions on what to do if your accelerator pedal got stuck, as well as what to do if you lights "happened" to just shut off. So when a notice like that comes out,i assumed this meant toyota would fix the problem on the house. So,when i had this problem,and went in to the dealer for my oil change,i mentioned it,and said i would like to have the issue fixed. I did not expect to get a quote and be charged to fix toyota's quality control issue.
2007 toyota prius hid headlight failure - i've only had the car for less than 2 years and under 40,000 miles, and both headlight have been shutting off intermittently. My headlights were turning off at a number of points while driving on dark roads, which resulted in considerably unsafe driving condition; luckily no one was ever hurt. The cost of replacing the bulb is astronomical - my dealership quoted me $300 for replacing one bulb.
Headlights (low-beam) turned off randomly while driving at night. Flicking light switch off and back on usually turned lights back on. Flicking on brights and then back to low didn't help.
Sporadically, the lights on the dashboard will not light up. When this happen the backup camera will not display as well. This doesn't happen often, but when it happens, it is a while before the they will display.
I am the original owner of a 2007 prius. While driving, the car headlights shut off randomly. Sometimes it is the left, sometimes the right, and sometimes both. One way of fixing the problem is to turn lights off and immediately on again but the problem would reoccur again randomly. I keep checking to make sure the lights are on and have had many drivers flash at us since the lights are off when i don't even know it. I am now afraid to drive the car for safety reason. Both hid lights have been replaced less than 2 years ago. The problem is unlikely related to the bulbs since turning the lights off and on would temporarily fix the problem. After researching the web, it appears that this is a common problem for this generation of prius. I know there was a class action filed several years ago but there is no recall for this issue. I want to raise the awareness of this issue again and i'd obviously like toyota to do something to fix the issue since driving at 65mph last night and having both lights simply turn off was a terrifying experience.
My 2007 prius headlights go out. At first it was the passenger side. Yesterday both went out. Believe me i know things break, but for the price they want for these bulbs, they should of used a different technology for there light bulbs . My 2001 chevy truck has had the same bulbs since new. If the bulbs on the prius do not last, they should make it clear before someone buys the vehicle. Keep in mind most people who buy the prius are doing so to save costs. Well if i have to spend600 bucks to replace bulbs it negates the reason i bought the car in the first place.
Driver side hid headlight repeatedly goes out while driving.have to stop vehicle and turn lights off and then back on to make them work again.dealer wants $700-$1,000 to replace parts without knowing if that will fix problem.car only has 46,627 miles.
The headlights frequently shut off for no apparent reason, either one or the other or both. It seems to occur at random, whether idling or while in motion.the headlights will turn back on if the lights are shut off and turned back on, however it can be dangerous when the lights can both shut off while driving on a dark road and the constant turning off and on of the headlights while driving is distracting and potentially dangerous to other drivers.i don't know exactly when it started happening but it has been going on for at least a year.
2007 prius 144k miles when problem 1st occurred.car serviced regularly - oil changed every 3500 miles. Master warning light would come on randomly when turning or going up/down hill at highway speeds.computer diagnostics run repeatedly (at toyota and atlocal mechanic) nothing ever found.12/2016brought car to toyota service couldn't find anything initially. 2+ hours later told oil is very low which made no sense;no oil spot in garage, car passed inspection and wasn't due for an oil change . Was toldthe 'oil warning indicator' was lit despite the fact that theoil warning light never came on. Ever.(oil indicator should come on when car is startedand remain on -briefly if the oil is low.it does not.) told tech that only the master light comes on and the circumstances.never given an explanation.problem has gotten progressively worse.master indicator only comes on when there is almost no oil.last time this happened i added 4 qts. Of oil, drove 687 miles and had to add another 4 qts.at this point i have to check the oil every time i get into the car.
The drivers side headlight goes out on its own, a few minutes later the passenger side light will go out on its own. Leaving no lights, if i turn them off and on again the headlights will work again but not for long periods of time. I have replaced the bulbs in both and they will work for a few months with no issue and it starts all over again. This has happened numerous times since i purchased the car and now i learn they got out of recalling because both lights don't go out at the same time, well mine do.
Left headlight would spontaneously turn off while driving.briefly fixed by turning off and on again.
2007 toyota prius headlight/lamp failure right and left side. Dealer replaced right headlight after we noticed the light would go out (sometimes turning lights off and back on causes it to come back on, but then the light would go out intermittently driving).the next day, we experienced the left side headlight doing exactly the same thing.did a search on the internet and found that pe09-019 had been opened for this exact issue.
My 2007 toyota prius headlamps on the passenger side burned out at 50000 miles then a month later the driver side burned out. After paying 275.00 for each new headlight to be replaced the passenger side has burnt out again with only 30000 miles usage. I purchased the car to save money on the fuel mileage but end up saving nothing due to service work on replacing headlamps.
2007 toyota prius, new, october 2006; no problems until sept. 2008, approx. 26000,miles; headlight on passenger side intermittently goes out; comes back on later.i did not know that i could possibly make it work by turning off/on, as i recently found out on this site.the driver side headlight also has gone out a few times-unknown if they were both out at same time.right side taillight also goes out occasionally.unlike the headlight, i could make the taillight go back on by "banging" on it.after being stopped by police, both lights out on passenger side,i made appointment with dealer where purchased, then went on line to check for similar problems: wow!25 pages on this site, and 50+ pages on toyota chat forum.dealer indicated "no problem", less than 36,000 miles, still under warranty.i had repairs made today, all working fine at present.one big difference noticed:headlights much brighter tonight than they were.i don't know how long it has been since they became dim, since it probably was gradual.i asked dealer, with all these reports of failure, how long is warranty on new bulbs, and was told 1 year.dealer price for installing new bulbs: about $400.00 each;they can be purchased from dealer for the "low" sum of only $150.00 ea.i strongly feel that there is something major wrong with such a lighting system, as it is quite difficult to know when one light is not working, as they become dimmed.there should definitely be a recall to correct this problem.how many other owners have experienced this problem, and simply paid huge $$$ to have it taken care of, not knowing that it is apparently widespread?
Headlamps for my 2007 toyota prius fail at night.bulbs are not burnt out, but the power to them will just shut off.they will work again for a short time if you shut them off and back on again.happens on both driver and passenger side.very dangerous, both lights have gone out at teh same time.manufacturer says cost of repair is $300.
Left headlight failure 2007 prius. We are not getting satisfaction from toyota. The dealer tells us it will cost $220 dollars per light. He said it used to be $350 per light. Our headlight went out on a wet and gloomy night trip from new ulm mn to minneapolis.
Driving home and notice one of my headlights out.it is a 2007 toyota prius touring edition with hid headlamps.my car has only 40,000 miles and notice that other prius owners have problems with hid headlamps.my headlamp problem is intermittent and now i have a feeling that there will be a safety issue driving at night.
Both headlamps went out in the the middle of a roadtrip at night.had to pull over right away. Turned the headlight switch off and back on the lights came back on. This has happened several times already. Sometimes this happens with just one headlight and sometime both which is real scary.i never know when this failure is going to happen.please help with a recall on this dangerous situation. I have a 2007 toyota prius which i purchased brand new. Thank you,
Toyota motors sent me a letter saying they installed faulty headlight bulbs in the 2007 prius and they would only charge me 389.65 to replace them and you can't replace 1 bulb, you have to replace both. This is a safety item that they admit was their problem and i have to pay to fix it? talking to other owners and all of have traffic tickets that toyota could pay for also.
I have been told a few times over the last couple of months now that we had a headlight out in our prius.i would later go back and investigate, flipping the lights back on to check.but the lights were on full blast, no problems.i dismissed this as people not seeing things correctly.obviously the headlights were working, that it until we got on the interstate last night and both of the headlights went out while we were driving 70mph.we managed to get home by the dim light of our fog lights, but this is very dangerous!fog lights were not meant for nighttime driving. When we got home, we started playing with the headlights again, and like magic, they decided they were going to start working again.they turned on full blast, no flickering or anything.looking up our issues today, apparently this is an issue with the hid headlights and is a common known problem for the prius.people have paid hundreds or even thousands of dollars to have their headlights replaced only to have the same thing happen again.seems like the guts of this car are flawed and need to be repaired.presently i'm stuck.i'm not going to spend hundreds of dollars to replace headlights that really don't need replacing when people are saying it does not good.toyota really need to address this.can't have headlights going out when you're going 70 on the interstate.someone is going to get killed from this.
I have a 2007 toyota prius.in july 2009 one hid headlight began flickering.the dealer told me he would have to remove the bumper to replace the headlight and recommended i replace both headlights at the same time.i did and the total cost $545.the vehicle had 44,000 miles at the time and only 2 years old.i wrote a letter to toyota complaining about the failure of the bulb so soon, the poor design that required the bumper to be removed, and the total cost...i never received a response.this year i was the recipient of the "2006-2009 model year prius hid headlight customer support program".i sent in all of the required information and was recently told i would receive $51 from the program.that is a far cry from the $545 i spent.
We own a 2007 toyota prius 4-d hybrid hatchback. For the last several months the headlights on the car turn off randomly after the car is started. Sometimes it is one light or the other and sometimes it is both. This happens whether on dim or bright. The correction is to turn the lights off and then back on, which resolves the issue for a little while. On a one and half hour drive (daily commute) this takes place 3-4 times. The consequences of the light failure is either limited visibility on the side that is out or loss of visibility if both lights go out at the same time. The toyota dealer will only replace them if i pay for the repair of their defect.
Received another inspection ticket for no headlight. This happens on this car approximately every other month or so, where one headlight just stops working. This has happened at least 30 times since we bought this car new. Sometimes you can just go out and bang on the headlight area and it comes on, and sometimes it doesn't and you have to replace the bulb. Do you know how much it costs to replace a prius headlight bulb? anywhere from $600 to $1000 at a dealer, according to internet sources. Luckily i can go to a parts place and pick one up for about $17.00 and do it myself, but this is getting ridiculous. This seems to be a problem with all prius'.
I own a 2007 toyota prius with 52000 miles. I have been experiencing issues with intermittent headlights on both sides simply turning off while driving. They are re-set by turning off the lights and then turning them back on. This is a very serious safety issue that apparently numerous prius owners are experiencing. Toyota does not have an answer except paying $1100 for new bulbs that should last much longer. As i am becoming more educated about this issue, i have seen that many other people have this same issue with about the same response from toyota. This issue needs to be addressed as a serious public safety issue and a serious manufacture defect. Can you please help us with this issue?
On several occasions i have taken my 2007 back to the dealer for intermittent headlight failure, while driving!one light would go out, or both would go to while driving the vehicle creating a potential life threatening situation.the dealer could not identify the problem, then on october 23 2009, they were finally able to replicate the problem and said i needed two new headlight units at the cost of $400 each (parts and labor).i decided to document this potential life threatening problem to the nhtsa, so you could add my complaint to the complaints that you have already received in order to pressure toyota motors to take corrective action.
Headlights turn off randomly.sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes both.after reading online chat forums, many other people are having this same issue, spanning multiple years of the prius.the dealer worked on my car yesterday and 'fixed it' but last night the problem came back.. It seems the dealer doesn't want to replace the $1,100 part that causes this issue,the hid circuit board.i have had this problem for about 3 months now, and since this is a safety issue, toyota should be forced to recall these defective components.when you turn the lights off and then back on, the light will function again for a short period of time, and then go off again.the dealer suggested hitting the headlight, (not easy to do when you are on the highway)i am afraid to drive my car at night, with the potential to get pulled over by police, or have an accident due to lack of headlights.
Approximately one week after having my battery replaced by a toyota dealership in temecula, ca the digital display on my dashboard stopped working and no longer displayed my speed, gas tank gauge, trip mileage or total mileage.after another week or so passed, the display, or cluster display, as it is listed on a toyota repair estimate from november 3, 2011, would work intermittently by again displaying my speed, gas tank gauge, etc.the display would sometimes work for a few hours and then stop working, and not work again for several days or a week or more.currently, it the display continues to work intermittently only, causing me to drive for days or a week or more with no visual display of how fast i am driving or how much gas i have remaining in my tank.this failure of the cluster display is a hazard to me and especially to my young teenage daughter because we do not know for sure how fast we are driving or how much gas we have remaining at any given time when the display stops working.i had my vehicle inspected by the toyota dealership in temecula, ca and they recommended replacing the combo meter since they believe there is an open circuit in the combo meter, but they could not guarantee that their recommendation would resolve the problem.they then advised me that a service bulletin was issued for problems with the cluster display, but no recall has been ordered and they could not cover the cost of fixing the problem under warranty.i then called toyota corporate offices at 800-331-4331and spoke to the service director, who offered me a 40% discount on the cost of replacing the combo meter on a reimbursement basis and said if a recall was ordered i would get a full refund.i believe the problem on my toyota prius of an intermittently functioning cluster display presents a significant hazard for the reasons stated above and warrants a recall.
The driver's side headlight turns off while driving.if i turn it off and back on, it will come back on, but it will only remain on for a short period of time.the dealership says that it is a problem with the computer that controls the hid headlights.
2007 toyota prius headlight failure.this is my second complaint.problem has existed sine 2008.how long will it take for action?you have over 400 complaints on this issue.it is a real problem, and unsafe.will someone need to be killed?
Auto model toyota 2007 prius - exterior lighting - headlight failureno accident - no consequences.suddenly the left headlight started to go out after working fine at initial turn on.the symptoms are exactly those described in nhtsa action number pe09019.after the light turns off, if the headlight switch is cycled - the light comes back on - only to fail some time later. It is an intermittent and sporadic failure.sometimes when fender is struck, the light will go out.taken to dealer - they were unable to repeat this failure.no parts replaced. Will take prius back to dealer tomorrow.
2007 prius headlights turn off unexpectedly. Passenger side about every 10 minutes, but not always noticed, and if the driver side then cuts out, you are driving in the dark! not great for country roads! the problem started about 6 months ago and is slowly getting worse.turning the headlight switch off and on again clears the problem. Toyota service says repair will be $88432 for parts, and about $200 more for labor. Problem reported to toyota usa.
The drive side headlight randomly goes out while driving. Turning the headlights off and then back on will resolve the problem. This happens many times a month. Last occurrence was yesterday.
Headlamps go out suddenly and back on if switched turned off then on. Bulbs werereplaced as part of recall and it continues to happen. Over $500 quote to replace bulbs but no guarantee it doesn't continue to happen.
Hid head lamp light bulb failed, both right and left bulbs at same time ,while driving at night with lights on high beam.turning lights off and back on to low beams returned light, but left me with a fanatic second or two while braking, steering and changing light control. This occurred three times on this night, until i noted the connection between light failure with lights on high beam but not low beam. I don't drive the car at night or in rain and have taken it in to toyota dealer, whose price for parts and labor was over $400. Currently, i have ordered the bulbs from secondary market and will have them installed by a non-dealer mechanic.
I have a 07 toyota prius drivers side hid headlamp flickers on and off.recently went out completely. Now the passenger side lamp is going on/off. I recently read online that prius customers of 2005- 2009 vehicles have the same problems. I commute 137 miles round trip everyday.there needs to be a recall before some one is injured.
The headlamp on my prius periodically turns off while driving.it comes back on after turning the lights off and on again, but will still periodically turn off after this reset.
I have a 2007 toyota prius. It has the hid headlamps. They have been failing intermittently since last year. When i have taken the car to the dealer they are working. I know many others are having this problem. My car only has 28,000 miles on it and the headlights should not be wearing out yet.
Hid lamps failing within 17 months and 20 months.
Hid headlights go off at random times. The passengers side was first to start ,now the driver side as well as both go off. The problem is occurringmore frequently. When you switch the headlights from off to on they turn on. The vehicle has 100k miles. No warranty,dealers repair cost is approximately $550.00. I am shocked when i google my problem to see how many people are affected and more so the class action law suits that are there. This is far more than a burnt light bulb,it has to be looked into. I am a loyal toyota customer of 31 years. Please help! i'm worried about the safety for my wife driving at night.
1. Unable to determine any event or cause of headlight failure2. Either one of both of the headlights will go out intermittently, sometimes frequently and sometimes not.it is not possible to tell during daylight driving when they go out.both have gone out at the same time while driving at night.turning the switch off and back on will cause the lights to come back on.two toyota dealers have told me that they aren't sure what the problem is, but they want me to pay to have both headlights replaced at around $500 before they will try anything that is covered under warranty.
I have bought a 2007 toyota prius that has had headlight work done on it (bulbs replaced) but the problems have continued with my ownership.they work, then one goes out and you have to turn them on/off before they work again.i have made an appointment with toyota, but don't believe they cover headlamp problems.
2007 prius with 45k miles. Headlights have started to intermittently go on and off . Can turn the lights completely off then back on and the headlight will come back on. So far, just the driver side headlight. I notice the headlight flickers and fades in intensity as well.
2007 toyota prius headlight failuresheadlights turn on and off at will they say it is a bulb problem but it keeps recurring you can be driving down the road and lights go completely out.
Hid headlights on 2007 toyota prius, go out.1st happened fall, 2008, both bulbs replaced by dealer, under warranty (@appr. 30,000 mi), jan. 2009.new bulbs only lasted 10,000 miles, 8 months, and needed to be replaced again (warranty).dealer says new, replacement bulbs, have a 1 year warranty.one bulb had been out, but came back on, other was very dim.dealer only wanted to replace the dim bulb, but after i had a very heated "discussion" they agreed to replace both of them.this is very definitely a safety issue, and should be treated as such by the odi!!!!!!!!i have previously filed a complaint with odi:confirmation#10255785, for the previous (same) problem.
When driving the headlights of my 2007 prius turn off.it began happening on the passenger side headlight very intermittently, in the past few months it began happening more and more often to the point now where my passenger side headlight turns off every time i drive at night.the headlight will turn back on after switching the on/off switch but after a few seconds turns off on its own again.it mainly happens with my passenger side light but at times both headlights turn off completely.this happens unexpectedly and causes a safety issue when driving on rural roads.i am very concerned with this and the fact that toyota has done nothing to address the issue.i understand the class action lawsuit filed, i was not a part of that as i was unaware it was even occurring.
Drivers side headlight went out randomly while driving for 3-4 days, then failed entirely and was replaced at dealership.
I have brought this vehicle to the toyota dealer four times in this past year for intermittently working headlights. One or the other front headlight turn off without warning. When the headlights are (both) turned off then on, they usually, but not always, both come back on. The dealer is clueless even when problem is demonstrated to the head of the service department. Based on a review of internet chat groups, this seems to be a well known and documented problem, including a class action law suit filed earlier this year (collado et al v. Toyota motor sales).
The left (driver) side headlamp fails intermittently.
One head light would go out when driving.turing the lights on and off brings both lights back on.sometimes the left goes out and sometimes the right.
2007 toyota prius - head lights shuts off while driving.
The headlights on this car have intermittently worked since the car had about 30,000 miles.the lights randomly turn off. Usually one at a time but sometimes both go out.turning the lights off and back on fixes the problem, but only temporarily.i read that this is a problem with the bulbs going bad but i can attest that it is a clear defect.replaced the bulbs and it still happens periodically.
My driver side hid headlight has been intermittently going out for several months, becoming much more frequent now.the light suddenly goes off and then if i quickly switch the lights off and on it works but lately has been going out again after a few seconds.i have not yet replaced the bulb, as toyota is charging $150 for a single bulb.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while stopping the vehicle, the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
I am about to replace the second headlight on my 2007 prius at a cost of approximately $600.the headlight, which costs approximately $175, has repeatedly failed which failure is apparently caused by a defect in the design and construction of the headlight.this is a serious safety hazard which toyota should replace immediately.in addition the car is designed so that the front bumper has to be removed in order to replace the headlight (a labor cost of approximately $400). The cost alone is somewhat of a deterrent to replacing the headlight.
Hid headlights turn off without warning while driving.then if you turn them off and turn them on again, they'll come on again (sometimes dimly) and then turn off.sometimes the left one goes out.sometimes the right one goes out.sometimes both go out.
Hid headlamps on 2007 toyota prius keep going out.dealer replaced both bulbs in august 2008.passenger side bulb went out in jun 2009, less than a year later.dealer will not fix the problem.both instances were following a long trip of 1,000 miles each way.there is extensive activity online regarding this problem/defect with hid headlights, not exclusive to the prius model.given that replacement bulbs are $300 each at the dealership, the bulbs should last longer than 10 months at a time under any driving conditions.
When driving with the headlamps on, one headlamp (usually the driver's side but it has occurred which the passenger side as well) will go out.if i turn the lights off and turn them back on the both lights will work again.this is intermittent and i can't make it happen.at my last service they could not reproduce the problem and looked at me like i was nuts.i live in the country and do a lot of night driving.i am beginning to notice this happening on a weekly basis.
I have a 2007 toyota prius, vin and the drivers side headlight keeps going off when we are driving.it comes back on if you turn the lights off completely but when you on the highway it is hard to tell if the light is on or off. Thanks,robert hartman
Hid headlights failed, go on and off at random times.it started at 45,000 miles and the dealership replaced them at no cost to me and now the lights are failing again at 109,000.i was told not to turn them on during daylight to help them last longer.i use them during the day, depending on what road i am on for safety reasons.i don't believe that lights should fail so frequently.
Almost immediately after the purchase of our new prius, i noticed flickering of the hid headlights. I thought it odd but had never used hid headlamps before. This past winter i noticed the left headlight would stop illuminating altogether. I figured i would have to replace the bulb but then found that if i turned the headlight switch to the off position and then back to the on position the headlight would come back on. Since the cost to replace the headlamp is rather expensive and there is no guarantee the replacement would solve the problem, i continue to drive the vehicle at night watching for when the headlight goes out. I keep my fog lamps on all the time so i have forward illumination in case both headlights go out. Once i see the light has gone out, i wait until i stop at a traffic control device or there is no oncoming traffic to quickly turn the headlight switch off and on again to illuminate the headlight. I had one experience recently where the left headlight had gone out and before i had opportunity to turn the headlight switch off and on again, the right headlight also went out. Fortunately i had the fog lamps on as i had my wife and 7 month old granddaughter in the vehicle with me. But as before, once i turned the headlight switch off and then on again, both headlights came back on.
Headlights for 2007 toyota prius hybrid 4dr keep going out; the dealers are charging up to $800 to change the bad headlights.i have replaced three drivers side headlights and now the passenger side go out.this issafety concerns as washington state poor driving conditions with rain and seasonal snow, early night fall.
Within approx. 5 minutes of starting my car with the headlights they automatically turn off.you are able to keep clicking them back on, but then they turn off again.thus making it impossible to drive at night, for fear of causing an accident.huge safety factor.
One headlight started to flicker and then both headlights went out while driving.tried to turn off and back on and went on for a few seconds and then they were done.had to drive back in the dark.we were out of state and it happened during the 4th of july holiday weekend so we had to cut the trip short and get extra hotel nights as we could no longer travel at night.
Driver side headlight keeps going out while driving the car.it is hard to notice unless you see the car's reflection.if we turn the lights off and on again, the light will slowly come back on.this will happen on both short and long trips.we took it to the dealer on october 21, 2008, and they could not find a problem and said we could purchase a new bulb for $300 or wait until the light goes out and we notice it is out and can take it in to the dealer at that time.we could be in violation of no headlight without noticing and this is the second headlight to do this.the dealer replaced the passenger headlight assembly in april 2008.we are not under warranty because of miles, not months.we believe the problem existed before the warranty expired.
The headlight on the passenger side of my 2007 toyota prius goes on and off while driving. This can happen at different times without any regular pattern which can cause me to get pulled over by the police. The same thing occurred with the headlight on the driver's side and had to be replaced. This is a dangerous safety defect.
I purchased a new 2007 toyota prius that currently has 50k miles. The vehicle is equipped with hid headlamps. These lamps intermittently have started cycling on and off. One night i suddenly lost both headlamps. When you flick the switch on and off, the lamps come back on again... A least for a while.i found out i am not the only person with this defect! toyota has discontinued these lights in their 2010 versions. They know they are defective! toyota blames the bulbs but this sounds like a 25,000 volt power supply problem. These bulbs operate just like neon lighted signs! the bulb is nothing but a gas filled tube. A sudden voltage dip and the bulb goes out.this is a major safety problem. Furthermore my local toyota dealer (joel confer) wants $220.00 per headlamp to replace the bulbsand the vehicle is still under warranty. Toyota was charging $300.00 at one time for each bulb!this is also an issue for the ftc regarding this practicewe were told these lamps last 2-3x as long as halogens. This itself is a fraud and a lie.
I have a 2007 toyota prius.i love the car, but the headlights are a major problem.the driver side especially will all of a sudden just turn off.it will flicker and then just quit.when i turn the switch off and then on, the lights will come back on, but then a few moments later, it will go back out.this is a very dangerous issue because i drive often at night.after taking it to a dealer, and reading all of the posts about people having exactly the same problem, i am convinced it is a major issue that toyota must address.there absolutely needs to be a recall to rectify this very dangerous problem.thank you!
The rh (passenger) headlight turned off.this was not a burnt out bulb, because after turning the headlights off for a few seconds and turning them back on the headlight would come back on.after driving a little while it would happen again.this happened many times until the hid bulb was replaced, but then after having a new bulb for about a month the problem came back, but this time turning the headlights off then back on would not turn the rh headlight back on.the rh (passenger) headlight will not turn on at all now.
The passenger side headlight frequently fails to turn on. Sometimes it turns on, then shuts off within the course of a drive. Sometimes it doesn't turn on at all. It seems like it must be a problem with the electrical system, as the bulb itself continues to light, it just doesn't light all the time. The driver's side headlight, in the mean time, is perfectly fine and never has problems, which also suggests some kind of electrical/connector issue.
2007 toyota prius with hid headlights started to go out without warning.both headlights have had this occur, sometimes the bulb will come back on while driving or it may be on the next time the lights are turned on.i have not had both bulbs go out at the same time but am worried that this will occur at some point.i have received a letter from toyota that indicates that this condition is normal for hid headlight bulbs but does not advise when the bulbs should be replaced.my toyota dealer advised not to worry about the condition until the bulb stops working altogether?the replacement of these bulbs is very expensive ($250 per bulb).i believe this is a safety issue and needs to be addressed.i will have to have the bulbs replaced before winter when more night driving is needed.i believe this is a design issue as well as a safety issue.
The lights on my 07 prius keep turing off as i drive. I can't turn on and off the brights to get the lights to turn oni have to turn the lights off then on making it a real hazard at night especially on highways. There is no time or function that has to happen for them to go out. I could just be sitting at a light or going down the highway. Once one light goes out it doesn't take long for the other to follow. The fog and break and back lights all work fine. Its just the head lights. If the headlights are out then not even the brights will turn on or fix the problem. If im driving with just the brights, the same thing happens. One will go out followed later by the other. And i can't just take it out of the brights setting. I have to turn the lights completely off.*ln
Toyota prius, 2007left headlight goes off during long drives then turns back on after lights are switched off. Intermittent failure.
Driver-side headlight functions intermittently at startup....i have to turn switch off completely and turn on, and light functions....many prius owners have complained about this over the years, and toyota has done nothing....some theorize the circuit board controlling the hid lights is in a poor location and overheats/defective....anyway this is not a bulb problem, but a system problem.....please help us......
While driving at night, the headlights will randomly turn off. This is dangerous and scary. Please help!
Passenger side hid headlight goes out and stays out until entire headlight system is turned off and then turned back on. Very unsafe.
The left head light functions intermittently. It will turn off while driving smoothly, fast or slow. I can drive over bumps and uneven roads and have the light on the entire time, or sometimes it shuts off. My car has new bulbs and the connections have been checked for correct installation. After reading many forums,i've heard that the dealers will replace the computer, light bulb and light assembly for at least 2600$. Consumers should not have to pay for functioning light assemblies. Please look ivy this problem.
My wifes 2007 prius headlights continue to flicker while driving at night. Then one side or the other will go out. The headlights have been inspected by 2 certified mechanics neither can find any faults in the headlights or bulbs even applying contact grease to assure electrical continuity. Attention nhtsa administrators ( this certainly could become a deadly problem.) we have had both lights go out simultaneously. The driver must immediately turn the light switch off then on to restore lighting. I hope they never fail to re-light!! of all the problems- attention surely must be given to these lights. Almost a thousand complaints here..how many people keep taking this problem to the dealers, only to have it repeat itself? immediate action is required by the nhtsa.
I love my prius but my headlight situation is terrible. I drive 56 mile one way to work. I leave at 5:00 so i do a good bit of night driving. My headlights go out averaging 10 times per trip. All i have to do is turn them off and then back on. But when you are going 70mph it makes you nervous. Worse is on country roads with no streetlights, when they both go off simultaneously it scares the dodo out of me and the wife. Usually one goes out at a time but occasionally both at once. Toyota replaced both bulbs twice and the computer board that controls each light independently once, while it was under warranty. But the older the car gets the more this happens.
Before the 36k miles the driver side hid went out then it would come back up, i mentioned it to the dealer they replaced it. I also mentioned that their is a class action relating to the prius hids.at 40k the passenger side hid starting acting up also the dealer refused to replace it even though i had extended warranty. This is an ongoing issue with all prius' and it should be recalled. It can cause a major accident.tw*
2007 prius headlight goes off but comes back on if you turn lights off then back on this is my 2nd light first passenger now driver side light cost 393.00.
While driving, at night, both headlights went out (went dark). Since i was near home, within my subdivision, i stopped the car immediately and switched the lights off and then back on again. The lights came back on, so i drove home and have not driven the car after dark, again.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, both low beam headlights shut off without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where the lights were reset and began to function normally. The contact stated that the headlights would sporadically fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.
The passenger side headlight intermittently fails. If you turn the headlight switch off, then back on, it will start working again for a period of time. There does not appear to be a pattern to it. This is a safety issue as we can not have our headlights deciding when and where they choose to function.
The driver's-side headlight turns off randomly. Turning the lights completely off and then back on will make the headlight come back on. It stays on from 1 to about 10 minutes, then goes out again.
Both headlamps (individually and together) intermittently go out. Turning off the headlamps and turning them back on clears this problem temporarily. This is becoming more than an inconvenience, it is a serious safety issue.
I am the owner of a 2007 toyota prius. I am having problems with both headlights. My headlights will turn off every time i drive. Most of the time just one will go out. I can turn the switch off, then back on and the headlight will work for a short time and go out again. Only a few times have they gone out at the same time, very scary situations. I have done research online and am not the only prius owner with this problem.
Driver's hid headlamp intermittently goes off without notice.turning the headlight switch to the "off" position and the "on" sometimes solves the problem temporarily.many other complaints from other owners describing the same failure.
I was driving at 5:00 am on 5-3-14 to the beach and my headlights went out in complete darkness. Luckily there was no other traffic around and i was scared to proceed on my trip. I turned the headlight switch and the headlights came back on. I proceeded on my trip with caution and when it got light i drove without my headlights and safely got to the beach. This incident could have resulted in a bad car accident and death since i was in complete darkness. What should i do ?
The right front head lamp goes off out after 10-15 minutes of being on.once i turn the car off and allow it to rest it will begin to work again.
April 18, 2009 i was pulled over for having my passenger's side headlight out.i was unaware of the problem until that moment.april 20, 2009 i took it to a mechanic who could not get the problem to replicate. June 26, 2009 as my husband was driving away, a friend stopped us to tell us our headlight was out.he turned them off and back on and that solved the problem.july 4, 2009 my husband was driving home after dark and noticed that the headlights were both out.we pulled over and turned them off and on and from low beams to high multiple times.after several minutes, both came on.by the time we arrived home (7 miles) the driver's light was off and the passenger's light was on.july 6, 2009 i turned on my car and checked the headlights before i left.neither turned on.(this was the only daylight incident.the rest were at night.)this is a safety hazard, as one or both lights will cut off at random going down the road.
I have a 2007 prius with hid headlights.while driving early one morning, i noticed that the passenger side headlight was out.when i left work that night, i noticed the light was back on. In the following weeks, the headlight would intermittently fail and then come back on if i cycled the headlight switch.dealer could not repeat the problem but gave me an estimate to replace the bulb.this now occurs repeatedly every time i use the headlights ' the light goes out, i cycle the switch, and the headlight comes back on for a while.first occurrence was at about 37,000 miles.car now has about 41,000 miles.so far the driver's side headlight has not had this problem, but if it does, i could suddenly find myself driving without any headlights.
For the past 2 months my hid bulbs on my 2007 toyota prius have been flickering and shutting off of their own accord.i researched online and found this is a very common problem w/ the 2007.took the vehicle to the dealership and was told it wasn't covered.i have less thank 50k miles on my car and the hids are rated to last 150k.there is obviously a consistent problem that toyota isn't acknowledging.
Bought 2007 prius used and everything worked. Now the driver side headlight wont work after several new lightbulbs and a ballast have been changed. It has never been in an accident to my knowledge, i would like to know if toyota will fix their problematic vehicle.
The passenger side headlight goes off intermittently.just had it replaced for $300 on monday and on tuesday got stopped on the highway for the headlight being out.
We own a toyota prius and have had the dealer replace the headlight 4 times.the first time we simply got in the vehicle and when we turned it on we realized it was not working.after we had it fixed about 2 months later we got pulled over and given a warning to get it fixed.we did so again and again with no solution.since our last time the dealership has advised us to go to the toyota dealership but there telling us that is simply a bad headlight and it will cost about 200 to fix it.i showed them where in 8 months it was changed 3 times and they simply said it must be human error because everything else looks fine.
My 2007 toyota prius hid headlights go off frequently with (of course) no notice.i received a warning ticket in may 2009, and have contacted toyota, as i have discovered that there are hundreds of other prius owners with the very same problem.toyota will cover the cost of repair sometimes, but not always.
The headlights on this car flicker and go our with very little warning while driving in the city and on the highway.we were almost in a very serious collision when the lights went out without warning while driving at night on the highway.sometimes turning the lights off and on again will get them to work for a while, but is is happening so frequently that we cannot drive the car at night anymore.i have see many hundreds of complaints about this online.would it take the death of my family to get toyota to recall and fix this dangerous defect???
I purchased a new 2007 pruis in june of 2007.in dec., 07, the driver side headlight assembly got water in it. The dealer replaced under warranty.in mar. 08, passenger side headlight went out. The dealer replaced under warranty.aug.13, 09, driver side headlight went out again. Dealer said it was no longer covered under the 1 yr warranty and i would be responsible for the almost $400 cost. Not being happy about that ...... Dealer did agreed to pay for replacement. 1 week later, aug. 22, 09, passenger side headlight .... Out again. As well as the marker bulb on same side.dealer has agreed to replace bulb if i pay a $48 charge. While i understand that is a great discount and appreciate them working with me, i am boggled that i have had 4 headlights replaced ona car that is 2 years old and no one seems to feel this is a problem.i am tired of being told "headlights go out" , i believe this is a safety issue and should be investigated. It only takes typing in "prius headlight problems" on google to see the several hundred if not thousands of complaints in the forums for this very same problem. Is it possible that it is not the bulb that is the real issue, but rather something bigger? please investigate.
Toyota prius 2007:we own this vehicle which has less then 80k miles on it and the headlights turn off when in use.they do not both go out, it is usually first the passenger side, then i will have to turn them off and back on to get it working again.then, after a few minutes, the driver's side light turns off.who has ever heard of headlights dying out so early?i read that there was a similar problem on the 2005 model so i called my local lansing, mi toyota dealerships service department.they said that it is likely that they are just going out.i informed him of the mileage and his response was "well, they are up to four years old."again, i asked who has ever heard of buying a new vehicle such as we did with this one, and then the headlights lasting only a few years, well under 100k, not to mention the prior recall?they said well if it is a computer software problem, instead of just replacing the bulbs you are looking at a thousand plus dollars for repair.i believe this is just a way for them to not lose money as there are other dangerous problems with these models.i have children and i do not want to be driving down the road in the evening and then i suddenly lose the ability to have headlights altogether!is that what it will take for a recall to happen?i hope you can help.
My left headlight keeps going off and then back on.sometimes hitting a bump on the road causes it to turn off/on.other times i can manually turn the headlights off and it will come back on.several times, we have tried to get it back on, and no positive results.this happens several times a day.originally i thought it was a bulb but when i took it in, bulb was fine.wires are not loose.i see numerous complaints about this and see that toyota has not done a recall on this.i have young children and it makes me extremely nervous because i fear that this will happen to the other headlight at night.
The hid headlights on the 2007 prius began to fail just after 36k miles on the car. The driver side light turned off, but cam back once the lights were turned off briefly. The light would also flicker on a regular basis. Now at 50k miles, the passenger side light does the same behavior. What makes this a hazard is the replacement cost of the bulbs. I was quoted $400 for a single bulb replacement. Clearly unreasonable, but then doing some research on the web indicates my deal was offering me a good deal. Thus far i have not replaced the bulbs, but will have to do so soon. In my mind toyota has a significant design flaw in their hid headlights in the prius, as these lamps should outlast the car... Consumers everywhere report otherwise.
I was returning home from a trip with a friend and driving on major freeway late at night, very dark with little visibility in a rural, unlit area. .all lights in vehicle shut down while driving70-75 mph.we could not see anything even the road, was like driving blind and very frightening trying to navigate the prius off the road safely without getting hit by other vehicles. Once i stopped the vehicle off the side of the road in the far left lane we turned the vehicle off, but left the hazard lights on and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes.we started again, lights came on, and i drove the vehicle another 100 miles without any incident until we entered the city.i had a similar problem driving the 12 remaining miles home, but the front yellow lights worked and i had the hazard and brake lights working. The city lights improved visibility. I took the vehicle in and the only problem they could find was with one of the headlights.i was told i needed to replace both.i can't emphasize how dangerous and frightening this experience was for my friend and i, still unsure how we avoided a tragedy.i would like the nhtsa to investigate and make a recommendation to have some type of warningin the vehicle.
The hid headlights on my 2007 prius are malfunctioning. The light on the driver's side will frequently go out, leaving me with one headlamp. If i cycle the headlights off and back on, the driver's headlight will come back on for a while, then repeat. This is true for both low and high beams - the light goes off altogether. I view this as a safety issue.this has been going on for months and still continues every time i drive with the lights on. My car has about 42,000 miles but is less than two years old. This appears to be a common problem with 2007 and 2006 prius models with the hid headlights.
2007 toyota prius with hid headlamps.light works intermittently, turns itself off and on without any input from the driver.cost of replacement bulb is obscenely high and the procedure of changing the bulb is prohibitive for an average car owner.the replacement bulb appears to have the same problem.i have other make of car with hid bulbs without any problem at all.
Passenger headlamp for my 2007 toyota prius goes out intermittently.if i turn the lights off and then on again it will re-light but only for a short period.i have taken it to the dealer who said they will have to replace the headlight and the computer and each costs over $250.
I own a 2007 prius touring vehicle. The hid headlamps frequently fail. Typically what happens is that i am driving and notice one of the headlamps flicker quickly then turn off. Often times the remedy is to simply turn the headlight switch off, then turn it back on. Typically, the headlight will stay on a few minutes to many hours. I have contacted my dealer on the issue, but the total fix costs nearly $1000. After reading about complaints, many owners experience the same issue months or years after the fix. I feel toyota should take on the responsibility to fix this issue because they are aware that many of their vehicles with hid headlamps experience the same problems. It is not due to overuse, neglect, or abuse on my part. It is a defect my prius was likely to experience the moment they sold the vehicle to me.
The headlight on my 2007 toyota prius shuts on and off intermittently while i am driving.when i take the vehicle to the dealer, they say they cannot find the problem because it happens to be working when it is there.i find this hard to believe since this is a well-known defect among 2007 prius owners.
The hid headlights going off while driving with no warning, but if the switch is turned from on to off the light work again momentarily until they go out again.very unsafe driving conditions, could lead to injuries.
The lights on this vehicle have been an issues since i bought it in 2012. The headlights randomly go off while driving, usually one at a time. They will come on again if you notice it and flick the switch. Replacing the bulbs has not solved the problem(had one replaced) now my daughter is driving the vehicle and she has been stopped a number of times with a headlight out. I will again replace the bulb, but this does not appear to be the underlying problem, which appears to be a manufacturers problem to me.
I have had both hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius replace with the computers for a total cost of $600.00.i already have the second bulb in the passenger going bad and they want another $300.00 for bulb and labor.this is a car that isn't even three years old yet.
I have an intermittent headlight problem. This has caused me to be pulled over by the police for a faulty headlight. When i turn the power off and then on again, the headlight usually comes back on. This has happened every time we drive the car. Dealership says it's not a problem that toyota or the dealership is responsible for because it isn't a consistent problem with this car.
While driving the left headlight went out i turned off the lights and back on, the headlight came back on.since this first incident the right headlight done the same while driving. Both headlights have turned off at the same time while driving.it seems like this is a wide spread issue with this year of prius.the dealership will currently only replace the bulbs at a cost to me of $1250.00.the bulbs don't seem to be the problem, considering they work most of the time.if you can turn the lights off and back on again and the light(s) return to working state, its seems to be an electrical controller board problem.
When i shipped my car over to italy for my permanent change of duty station, my neighbor notice that one of my headlight is off and the other is still on so he thought i have a bad headlight. I check it by turning it off and then turning it on again. It turn on. But a few week later while i was driving home from work my headlight suddenly went off while i was in the middle of the highway. I was driving in the dark. I turned the light off and turned it back on again and it turned on. After that it turn off more often as time goes on. About july, 2011 i did some searching online and it appear to be a known problem for most toyota prius owner that have hid headlight. The headlight is expensive to replaced. My car was still under warranty, so i tried to contact the toyota dealer to set up some type of arrangement so that i can get it fix over here. My toyota dealer did not reply about the issue. I also contact the toyota main company online but they told me that they cannot do anything for me. They refuse to send me a new part or provide me with any reimbursement due to the fact that the car was 5 years old. My headlight was defected before their 5 years 50k warranty end.
I have been having problems for about a year nowwith my prius 2007 when i apply the brakes.the car stutters when it changes from hybrid to gas.serviced only by toyota. When i brought the car in for a recall i asked them to fix the problem .they could not identify the problem and called in a specialist and subsequently was told that this is typical wear on a car this old (5 years, 59,000 miles).this was from a repair specialist sent from toyota when the regular service department could not identify the problem.i drive on highway s everyday to work and home and i am a nervous wreck, worrying that the car will just come to a stop in the middle of traffic. Over the past 2 years when i go thru a car wash the front driver side headlight gets moisture inside.when i brought this to the attention of the service dept at toyota i was told it would cost approximately $600 to replace the headlight.this was way before it had fallen out of warranty (36,000) but of course they did not tell me that it was covered, in fact they told me what it wouldcost to replace! now the bulb is also flickering on and off in this sameheadlight. Definitely a safety issue.toyota quoted me $270.00 to change the light bulb.the reason i was given was that they have to take off the entire front bumper to change an $11.00 bulb at autozone.we were told that if my hand was small enough i could try to do it myself.i called toyota corporate, and was told that toyota was discounting the bulb, it normally should cost $420.00.they were aware of the problem and extended the warranty to 50,000 miles but did not issue a recall for this issue either. I only found out because the service department was dragging its feet in diagnosing the problem with the braking system so i called corporate and mentioned the moisture problem and that was how i found out that it was not only my car.
The mileage is between 30 and 35 mpg, which is a long ways from the sticker claim.the headlight goes on and off intermittently, even though replaced several times.second headlight is also failing.the blower works only intermittently, usually after hitting a large bump in the road.
One or both headlights will turn off intermittently while driving, if the headlight switch is turned off and then on again the lights will come back on but may shut off again after a few minutes. Headlights also will stay on but become so dim as to not be able to see while driving in the dark.
When the car is turned on and the headlights are turn on, a few seconds later the headlight on the left hand side goes off. When turned off and back on again, they turn right back on. The same thing happened on the road (freeway to be exact). Have to keep turning it off and back on to be able to see the road clearly. Tried replacing lightbulb but still having the same problem happening. Scared to drive car at night with my children because this can cause an accident.
The head lights just go off while you are driving and you must turn them off and back on again to get them to work .i already had this repaired and it is happening again and to my knowledge there hasnot been a recall and obviously its a safety hazard.
No real events leading up to this failure, but all of a sudden the front passenger hid headlamp on my 2007 prius (67,000 miles or so) has started flickering and now not functioning at all. I understand these failures are not supposed to occur, especially this soon, and the replacement cost is exorbitant.
Problem with headlights going off started several months ago, but now it's a daily occurrence and happens in the dark! today it happened twice. So far i've been able to turn them off and on again and they work, but pretty scary when on an expressway.really surprised toyota doesn't take care of this as it's definitely a safety issue and they've known about it early on.death or injury is sure to occur.i will definitely be contacting toyota on monday knowing so many others have this issue, too!
Without warning, one or both of the headlights will go out.it can happen shortly after starting the car or at other random times.the problem has continued for months.replacing the bulbs did not fix the problem.problem continued with same frequency
My 2007 prius has had the problem of having it's hid lights turn off at random since approximately 55,000 miles.either the passenger or drivers side can turn off at will.at least one light will stay on at all times.as well, there are dimming issues when they do stay on.i have replaced the bulbs, but nothing has changed.the problem continued unabated.since i am outside 50,000 miles, toyota states they can do nothing.there was a settlement in this regard.just driving down the road, one can other second generation prius owners having the same problem.visits to priuschat forums reveal thousands have the same problem.most owners are out of the warranty period when this problem surfaces.dealerships quote very high amounts to fix a problem that is clearly part of toyota's faulty design.bulbs go out all the time on all vehicles, but an owner should not be expected to replace the entire lighting system after 50,000 miles.this is a design flaw that should warrant a recall.
The headlights come on but after about ten seconds the left light only goes off. If i flick them off completely and then on again they start the process all over. The light bulb works but it seems to be something technical or electrical. The car was in motion when this happened because i was following my mother and she pulled over to let me know i was running on just one headlight and a cop could pull me over for it. I have to get my car inspected again for license renewal but we have to fix this first!
Driver side headlight when turned on randomly goes off i have to turn the lights off again and then it turns back on but a lot of times it'll keep turning off.it's been doing this for years.i rarely drive my car only has 35k miles on it.
Front headlight (both) sometimes all lights will go off. Most of the time it is one or the other but i have had it happen where both completely turn off while driving. On the freeway!!! this happens daily and ive even been pulled over more than 3 times due to me not knowing about a light out! turning on and off the lights is only a temporary fix!
Failure of toyota prius hid headlamps, problem is intermittant and leaves me "driving in the dark."
1.intermittent headlight failure at 57k miles in 2007 prius.2. Right headlight has twice gone out, only to recover at next use of car.3. Checked web and found premature headlight failures like this are widespread and expensive to repair.received toyota letter about problem.dealer will replace mine at no cost to me.
Either one of the two headlights will randomly turn off while driving.they will sometimes come back on by themselves, or i can reset them by switching the headlights off and on again.the first time it happened was probably more than a year, ago, but it has been getting worse.i am no longer driving my car at night, for fear of getting into a wreck, until i can get it fixed.
The headlights will flicker out without warning while driving on the road at night. Sometimes it's one and sometimes it's both (which is a scary occurrence on a windy road at night). It also does it while it's idle and stationary. I've changed the bulbs and i know it's not a connection issue because the quick fix is turning your lights on and off quick. They come back on but not for long. It seems to be a manufacturer malfunction. I'm seeing hundreds of exact complaints online for the same vehicle. I'm not sure what else to do. Thank you.
My 2007 toyota prius headlights keep going out. Some light manufacturers tell me that this car is the problem, not the bulbs. I had the first set of bulbs replaced with some other work at about 20k miles. The next set was replaced at about 60k miles 2 yrs later. Now they are out again at 76k and 14 months later. Toyota issued a recall for a refund, but the first one was covered under insurance, these next two aren't, yet it appears that i'm going to have to replace these bulbs every 1 - 2 years, which is absurd. They just go out, no flickering or dimming, but just go out with no notice. Toyota should have to recall this issue,make these cars safe, and make it so the bulbs don't have to be replaced every year or two.
The right headlight had to be replaced. It would turn off and if i turned the lever on and off while i was driving it would come on for a while. On a dark night it was dangerous. I replaced the right headlight and it cost a total of $229.55 which i thought was outrageous. Now the driver's side headlight has gone out too. I might have to drive it only in daylight unless i can find a cheaper way to replace the headlight. I was stopped by the police for the first headlight out, but given a warning. I bought the car to save money but headlight replacement costs are way too much in my estimation.
Head lights - symptoms except that some times its the left, sometimes the right. If i turn the switch off and then back on corrects it.
Original complaint number odi 10281115on 3 consecutive evenings 092209, 092309, 092409, one or both headlights have failed independent of each other and also simultaneously together resulting in no lighting. This is happening every evening and is now especially dangerous due to morning and evening commutes in darkness. When will the nhtsa force toyota to issue a safety recall?
After a dealer service, my prius' headlights started randomly going out. Sometimes the left, sometimes the right and sometimes both. If i turn off and back on, they will both work for a few minutes, then will again go out. This is dangerous and toyota should recall the vehicles affected by this issue and fix for good.
While driving my headlight went out randomly.when turning the headlight switch completely off and then back on the headlight was working again.
Driver side headlight turns off intermittently while driving.
Hid lamp intermittent outage in my 2007 toyota prius.
Intermittent headlights - headlights (1 or both) may fail at any time, come back on if switched off and back on, likely will go out again.have been warned by police about failed headlight. Toyota offers no remedy, instead charges $200 or more each to replace bulb, which may or may not fix the problem.
One headlight on 2007 toyota prius goes out without warning. Turn lights off then on again and comes back on. I have been stopped by the police twice for this problem.
2007 prius dashboard lights malfunction - completely dark.see nhtsa # 10544698 and many other complaints regarding dashboard lights/cluster going completely dark and engine will not shut off.this is an extremely serious safety issue and dealerships will not repair for free.the part needed is a combination meter/cluster that costs around $1000 to repair from the dealer.please everyone -push for national recall as this is an extremely dangerous safety issue.
2007 toyota prius with hid headlights. Headlights will continuously go completely off while driving and require that the headlights to be switched off and on to turn them back on. This will occur intermittently anywhere from every few minutes to perhaps a half an hour or more. The bulbs appear to be in good working condition once they are on but then will go completely dark until you cycle the switch on/off. Literally thousands of owners of these vehicles have reported this same problem. These lamps are very expensive and are supposed to last much longer that regular headlamps, but it appears that toyota has again failed to adequately test these systems to assure that they are reliable. When the lights go out while driving at night you are left with no visibility at all, adefinite safety issue.this has been going on since at least 2006 with no action taken by the nhtsa. Why don't you guys do your job and require that these companies fix these obvious safety related issues caused by faulty parts or engineering! *ln
Passenger side headlight flickering for almost a year. Finally stopped working a week ago while driving to airport. On driving home from airport last night driver's side headlight simply turned off while going 40 miles an hour. Fog lamps continue to burn but no headlights on either side. On reading of other's complaints today after calling my dealer to find out what i should do about the problem and getting a quote for $400 replacement, i discover that this is a known issue. I then walked out to my car and did what others said, turned the headlights off then on again. Guess what, the lights came on.
Headlights go out intermittently, random malfunction. Will come back on if you turn the headlights off and back on. They work normally some of the time and then will shut off as you are driving.
My family was almost killed when both headlights went out at the same time on a dark mountain road.this should be a recalled item. People will die when both lights go out and they are not as lucky as we were. I paid over $600 to have both of these lights replaced.i am shocked that this item has not been issued as a recall item.
While driving in city or highway the headlights go out suddenly. Turning lights off then on again turns headlights back on. This is extremely dangerous driving at night or on dark roads.
Headlights keep going off independent of each other and i have to turn off lights to get it to turn on.
The following described incidents have taken place at least three times with no warning. Upon starting the vehicle there is no instrument panel display which is digital. The vehicle could still be driven. The vehicle's engine would not turn off without making numerous attempts.this has sometimes taken up to 10 min..then for whatever reasons after several hours the mentioned malfunctions stop and everything works correctly.i am very concerned the dash display showing speed and other necessary information will malfunction while the vehicle is being driven.especially at night.being able to turn the vehicle off immediately is also important.this vehicle is regularly serviced by toyota who have been unable to locate or correct the problem. I have researched this issue online and have found that there is a large number of toyota prius owners having the same type of safety issueswith their vehicles. I have read but not confirmed that toyota is aware of the mentioned problems with the prius.there are some serioussafety issues with this make and model of vehicle that need to be addressed as soon as possible. I hope nhtsa will be able to assist in this matter. Thank you.
My 2007 toyota prius headlights keep burning out at random and much faster than any headlight should, and have also done so while i'm driving. My first headlight burned out on the passenger side last october, which to me seemed normal, the car was then 5 years old. I bought and replaced the headlight the next day. Since october 2011 to present day (9 months) i have now had to replace both passenger side and driver side headlights 7 times combined. I have tried numerous different brands of lights, and also had a dealership check out my wiring to be sure there were no shorts or anything wrong with the setup, and they concluded there was none. The lights go out at completely random intervals, on 2 occasions the light went out while i was driving. As both passenger and driver side lights are going out this is a clear safety issue because while they have not yet gone out simultaneously, the timings are so often and random that i fear they will both go out before i am able to replace the one that is out. As i have used every brand of light that is available, and had a toyota dealer confirm there is nothing wrong with how i installed the lights or the wiring, its very clear there is some kind of issue with the prius lighting system itself causing the lights to go out.
Hid headlight in 2007 toyota prius keeps going on and off.this is a known issue with toyota.it is expensive to replace the bulb.i wanted to add my name to the list of people affected by this problem.
Headlights turn off on their own while driving at night.very dangerous !!!
Driving at night,my headlight( driver side),will sometimes go out. If i turn the lights off and then back on the headlight will come back on.
2007 toyota prius 50,000 miles when noticed the problem.55,000 now. Probably has been going on longer than that. At first one or the other headlight would go off, usually within a few minutes of starting to drive.noticed in the reflection on cars ahead that one light was off.discovered that turning the headlights off and then back on usually fixes the problem at least until i get to work. Luckily it's well lit most of the way.now i have had both lights go off at the same time.if it wasn't for the fog lights, i would have been in trouble.got the notice from toyota that they are reimbursing customers who have already replaced them for any cost over $150 per lamp.they were charging people $300 per lamp and some dealers were replacing the computer that controls them also.they will reimburse customers for that unnecessary expense too. I am trying to convince toyota that since it was the bulbs that were the problem, they should reimburse customers for the total cost of replacing the lamps.my platinum protection does no good for lamps.my toyota dealer says the cost to replace both lamps now is abbot $450 including labor.
On a regular basis, one headlight will go out or sometimes both will shut off at the same time while i'm driving. They will usually come back on after turning off and on but it is an extreme hazard as there are many dark roads in texas. It has been happening since i purchased the vehicle in 2014.
Intermittent failure headlight.usually goes on next time car starts up.
The headlights come on together but the passenger side will randomly go off while driving. Usually they come back on when i turn them off and back on.one time they both went off while on a highway and i could not get them to come back on.i drove to the hotel with out the headlights, the next day they worked.
2007 toyota prius passenger headlight goes out intermittently. Will go back on if lights are switched off and on again. Received traffic citation for non-working headlight. Known issue with toyota.
My passenger headlight went out after replacing it 6 months prior. I am aware now that other prius owners have similar issues with headlights.
Passenger side headlight went out during road trip and out for about 3 days, but then came back on again suddenly (i did not realize it--someone else saw it from outside and told me).some other prius owners have also complained of headlights suddenly going out and then some time later coming back on again and replacing lamp or other things does not help.this is dangerous because drivers cannot tell while driving that the light has gone out and particularly dangerous on poorly lit roads at night.please investigate.
Both headlights left and right, low and high beams will go out while driving.happens about once per day.headlight bulbs, control units replaced by toyota dealer.
The headlights on the vehicle continue to fail, day in and day out.now both headlights shut off and won't stay on for longer than a minute.
I have a 2007 prius that has intermittent headlight problems. The right headlight will sporadically go off and on. It has been to the dealer twice with the last time the dealer blaming it on low battery charge. Well the battery is charged and it still refuses to work. At this point it is unpredictable as to whether or not it will be working at any specific time.
The headlights have started working intermittently. First one at a time and now both. If they go out, turning the switch off and then on again will make them come back on.the repair cost for the headlights to be replaced is $350 +it is extremely dangerous to have headlights that do not work reliably. The fact that the repair cost is so extreme will lead to many of these cars to not be fixed. Toyota should take responsibility for the defective lights and issue a recall.
I own a 2007 toyota prius with 62,000 miles. At 45,000 miles i noticed the hid headlight would go out a short time after they were turned on.if the light were turned off and back on the headlight would stay on for a short time and then go out again.toyota said i could try changingthe bulbs.i had bulbs replaced at 60,000 miles with the appropriate hid bulbs.the headlight on the driver side still goes out a minute or two after tuning the lights on and will light up again if the lights are turned on and off; however, the headlight goes out after a minute or two.through the internet i have learned that this has been a chronic problem that many other toyota prius owners have experienced.
2007 prius hid headlights go of and on randomly.
2007 prius headlights went out while driving on a dark mountain road. Very scary very dangerous.
After 20k miles the headlights need to be replaced at a cost of over $600.00. Headlights intermittently go out and come back on. Sometimes passenger side only, sometimes both lights dim then come back up. Turning the headlights on and off seems to correct the issue.
I have a 2007 toyota prius with 45000 miles.right headlight continues to go out.if i turn the lights off then back on it will work. The dealer wants $300 to replace the light.
The headlights on my 2007 prius go out intermittently.sometimes just one light, sometimes both lights.cycling the light switch makes them work again but the problem has already caused me to be pulled over by law enforcement twice.in both cases the officer was surprised to see that the lights were working after he pulled me over and i demonstrated that by cycling the lights they would work.i've never seen a problem like this before. Cars usually make it 4 years or more before you have a headlight go out.they only cost a few bucks to replace typically too.i've been quoted some huge numbers.
Headlights have failed 3 times - dealer charges $100 to change the bulbs.car is still under factory warranty.
I purchased a new '07 toyota prius in may, 2007. In the last two months, we noticed that sometimes the right headlamp was working, sometimes not. I took it to the dealership where i purchased the vehicle for an estimate on replacing the bulb.generally, my husband performs all maintenance, etc, on our automobiles. He was unable to getthe headlamp assembly disassembled, even while using the owner's manual as a guide.initially, we thought it could be a problem with the electrical system, because if it works sometimes and not others, then maybe it was a short and should be repaired.the dealershiplooked at the headlights and told me that my car had the hid headlamps (interpreted, this means expensive)and to replace it would mean removing the bumper, etc, etc.they told me that it would have been covered under warranty, however, my car's odometer was at 36,900.they told me i should make an appointment and bring it in for replacement of the bulb, and it would cost about $150 for the replacement.for the record, i paid $1,499 for the most comprehensive extended warranty that they offered, and still this problem is not a covered repair.when my husband called for the appointment, they quoted him in excess of $300 to replace the bulb.in my research, i have found that this type of bulb should last the life time of the vehicle, hence the reason that it is so hard to get to that a regular person cannot replace the bulb.i feel very strongly that toyota has an obligation to replace the headlamp or repair the "short" in the electrical system, even thought it is slightly past the warranty miles, and seven months under the 36 month warranty period.the problem began well before the original warranty had expired, and my only fault was that i did not recognize this problem soon enough. Toyota is well aware of this problem and is content to allow the dealers to take advantage of prius owners with this problem.
While at a stop sign i turned on my brights and the headlights went out for about 5 seconds then flickered back on. The headlights have been flickering randomly as well.
I bought this car new.in 6 years, 88k miles with regular routine maintenance, i am on right headlamp number three.it turns off of it's own accord, with no warning light or dimming.it just goes completely dark.at first, you could turn the lights off and back on and it would work again for a little while, but that ultimately failed.because these are monodirectional hdl lamps, they retail around $125 --- to replace one at the dealer has been estimated at around $550.i replaced the first one myself, and had the second one replaced at a local garage.now on the third bulb which is failing.it is a safety hazard, not to mention it makes my vehicle illegal and unsafe to drive at night.i never know when it's going to go out; i have been pulled over but not cited by local police for having the light out.i know that this is a common issue for prius vehicles in '05 through '07 - the dealer acknowledged as much.however, because i am out of the warranty period, the onus to pay for this defect falls to me.ironically i purchased the car to save money and gas and now am having to shell out $500 every 18 months or so because of this continually failing right head lamp.i have read it may be a housing in the lamp assembly; that was estimated to cost around $2000 to replace.seriously.toyota does nothing - no recall, no warning, nothing.it's wrong and it's negligent not to address this.
Either one of my headlights will stop working at random times, progressively getting worse. Last week, while driving at night, one stopped working and suddenly the second one stopped working. That is the first time both have stopped. In total darkness i panicked and had to swerve to prevent an accident.
My 2007 toyota prius headlights go off intermittently while driving.i have had two hid bulbs replaced under warranty for the same situation, so this is the third bulb to fail. If lights are turned off and turned on the bulb will come back to life.
Both headlights go off at frequent intervals, but presently if i turn the switch totally off and back on they come back on.right side happens more frequently than the left side although there is no consistency as far as timing.can happen as soon as i start the car and not again for an hour.at times after turning the switch completely off (not a real comfortable feeling while driving down the road) and on they do come on but go back off within seconds and it has to be repeated.i pull in to check and all the lights are on, so the bulbs are good.it also is affecting the high beams.they do not work if the light has blinked off once and i have turned it back on and then try to use the high beams.they will not work at that point.if i turn the high beams on before the headlight has blinked off they work as they are supposed to so those bulbs are also not burnt out.this blinking of lights now occurs daily.started out happening every so many days (i drive 50 miles to work 4 days a week) and now happens at least once each day.i never know how long it will stay on after returning.dangerous.
2007 headlight on passenger side goes off intermittently.when i start the car again, the light will go on.dealer wants to replace light at a cost of #300. Plus.just out of warranty.
The headlights are prone to turning to off randomly, sometimes one side, other times both sides. After turning them on/off at the steering column they will come back on for a while then the issue starts over. This problem occurs with the vehicle either moving or in the stationary mode. No headlights when driving at night is a definite safety hazard. So far, toyota refuses to fix. The lights will go out one at a time if the drivers side light goes out both lights have gone out. I got a warning ticket for headlight out by officer when i turned them off and back on they came on. Next day went to inspection station and the lights passed. Have inspection report and warning ticket. Date of incident 11/27/2017. Replaced bulbs several times. Very dangerous to have both lights go out driving 70 mph.
2007 prius.~43k miles noticed intermittent outages on passenger side head light.mentioned this to dealer, who said he could change the bulb, but it could be the computer, and that was an expensive repair.a few months later, now at 53k miles, both headlights went out without warning.could turn them off and on again, and they would work for about 90 seconds before one or both of them would fail again. Driving down the highway and being caught in pitch black for the few seconds necessary to turn my lights off then on again was not sustainable.i was 2 hours from home at 9:30 pm.had to find alternative lodging, and continue trip in daylight.
Passenger headlamp went out after approximately 30,000 miles. Replaced it along with driver side bulb. Now both sides are out (low beams only) as well as passenger side taillight. All other lights are working fine. The fuses are intact. Turning off and on hasn't helped. Car still has just over 45,000 miles.
Toyota prius 2007 passenger hid (headlamp) goes off and on. Lamp or controller? no known event has caused this. Because it corrects for no apparent reason we are confused.
One or both headlights go off while driving. Problem first occurred on march 12th, 2010 and since then has increased in frequency occurring at intervals of typically less than 30 minutes driving. Sometimes the headlight(s) flicker briefly before going off; at other times there is no warning. Turning the light switch off and back on is effective in turning the headlights back on.
2007 toyota prius-headlights constantly go out while driving. Will come back on when turned off and back on again, but will keep going out shortly after turned back on. -this problem has been going on for over a year.toyota keeps telling us the bulb is burned out and to replace the bulb at our own expense.
Right passenger headlight fails to come on consistently.it starts and stops.sometimes it comes on, and then without warning, it will flicker off.turning the lights on and off will occasionally remedy the situation, but only temporarily.have done research and this seems to be a very big problem with toyota prius models around year 2007.
2007 toyota prius intermitant headlamp issue.
The headlights went out by themselves.i turned the switch off and then back on and the lights came back on but this problem repeated itself multiple times (20+) on my way home.
The two headlights are turned off by itself while driving at night.it will turn on when driver switches off and then on again. But it will turn off by itself after couple minutes, say 5 minutes. The problem remains for the rest of the ride.for the safety reason and to prevent being stopped by police, this condition forces the driver to switch the headlights on/off so often while driving to make sure his car has lights on.as recommended by toyota dealer, i had the headlights replaced. It cost $550. I still keep the old headlights .
The hid headlight on the passenger side of my prius is starting to flicker and go on and off.the bulb is supposed to last 10 years but it's been only 3 years since i bought the car.the bulb or headlight electronics is defective but i've been told it could cost up to $1,000 to repair.it seems this is happening to a lot of prius owners.
The head lights failed after a short period of driving at night. The incident recurs often and it impacts on our safety and the safety of other drivers.
Both 2007 prius headlights fail at once leaving me in dark while driving. Many other complaints from prius owners. Go back on when switched off then on.intermittentelectrical defect. Not qualify for.class action. 60,000 mi.requesting reopen investigation. For recall. Urgent safety matter.
I purchased a used 2007 prius in march 2010 from a toyota dealership. My right headlight does not work sometimes.my first headlight failure occurred last fall. My right head light was not working while driving home (1 hour) at night from work. I called the toyota dealer the next day where i bought the prius. They told me it is an expensive fix ( around $250.00) and said to try turning the power on and off switch a couple of times. That worked. The headlight failure has happened a few times since last fall. I have asked strangers while leaving work if both my headlights are on, gotten out of the car to check before driving at night, as well as check to see if both my headlights are reflected on the back of a car in front of me when at a stop light. I am aware of 3 other times that the headlight was not working.i have not had the dealership repair the headlight yet.
Passenger side hid headlight suddenly shuts down, no indication in car.restarting headlights brings it back.may happen every five minutes or not at all during a trip.replaced both bulbs, problem still occurs.researched web and this is a common but expensive problem.
The driver's side headlight has an issue where it will go out.generally, it will stay out unless you turn off the lights and then turn them back on. Engaging high beams does not fix the issue.it occurs anywhere from 2-3 times in the course of a 15 minute period if i am on top of turning them off then back on right as it goes out. The bulb has been replaced before and it has not fixed the problem.this issue has been going on for longer than the stated date above, but the date above is the point at which i have owned the car.several mechanics and even the dealers have been unable to diagnose the exact problem causing it.i still have no solution to my issue.
2007 prius w 95,000 miles.left hid headlight goes out after being turned on for a few minutes.cycling the switch to off and back on returns light function, only to have it fail again a few minutes later.replacement of hid bulbs has not resolved the problem, so this is not normal wear, but an electrical design issue with the vehicle.
Both headlights temporarily failed on my 2007 toyota prius.i have just read your incident report pe09019, and i can verify that both headlight did fail simultaneously.both returned after toggling the lights.however, i have since observed individual failures on each light over the course of a few hours.i'll be having the lights replaced, but i do believe this is a bigger problem that your previous research implies.
Drivers' side headlight will go out and then come back on.
The hid headlights in the newer model prius have problems where they come off and on.sometimes neither will come on.i know the bulbs are ok because they come on and then fade out.it is an intermittent problem but it is a real safety issue at night when you need the lights.
Passenger headlight goes out intermittently.turning the lights off and back on will usually fix the problem for a while, then the light goes off again.impaired nighttime driving results, and turning the lights completely off and on again can be frightening and disorienting both to the driver and to oncoming traffic.many people have reported identical problems with a standard run-around from toyota.replacing the bulb costs an exorbitant amount of money, and often results in the same problem all over again.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights became inoperable intermittently. The contact stated that after turning the headlight switch off and back on, the headlights functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the headlights would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
For the last year or so, i've had trouble with the headlights on my prius. I first noticed it last spring - i was driving back home along the highway and suddenly noticed my headlights were out. I flipped them off and then tried to turn them back on again and they came back on. Over the next several months it happened again - but it was hard to notice because i did not do much driving at night and when i did, it was in well-lit areas.when i moved for a new job, i noticed this happening more frequently - though i suspect i'm just more aware of the problem because i'm doing more nighttime driving and in more rural areas. The disturbing part is that now both headlights will go out - particularly after making a left-hand turn. Again, by flipping off the lights and then turning them back on, the lights will then work. But on a least a few occasions, they will go out again within a few minutes.now, i'm noticing that one headlight will often go out - though not the same side. I've had mechanics look at it who are unable to do anything other than replace the bulb; but they don't believe that the bulb is the issue. My preliminary research online has shown me that my model prius has a history of headlight issues that sound identical to mine. Any assistance would be appreciated - i am a teacher in a rural area with limited funds who cannot avoid driving at night.
2007 toyota prius hid headlights failure on both headlights.
The driver side hid headlights were failing intermittently.at one point all of the headlights failed while driving at night on the highway.fog lamps were still working.replaced the driver side headlight.2 months later passenger side headlight started working intermittently.didn't wait for a complete failure to happen while i was on the highway again.replaced passenger side headlight.
2007 toyota prius hid headlights turns on/off intermittently. Right headlight went out, then next day after engine was shut off for a day, right headlight began working again. Then 2 days later left headlight went out and after engine shut off for a day, left headlight began working again. Bulbs are not blown as they continue to work but toyota recommends changing them at a cost of $400. I have a concern about both headlights going out simultaneously while driving at night. Upon further inquiries, it appears many others are experiencing the same or similar problems
I own a 2007 toyota prius. I am experiencing failure with the high intensity headlight system.while driving, the headlights will shut off unexpectedly.sometimes, it's only one headlight (can occur on either the driver or passenger side), other times, it's both headlights.being without proper headlights can cause dangerous driving conditions.i can turn the headlight switch off and back on and the headlights come on, although they may go off again.before taking the vehicle to the dealer, i researched the problem and found that toyota issued technical service bulletin t-sb-0030-08 describing the problem.when i took the vehicle to the dealer, the dealers service representative told me that the tsb did not apply and that the headlight bulbs needed to be replaced.after replacing the headlight bulbs (at my expense), the problem continued.next, the dealer replaced the hid ecu and the problem continued.finally, the dealer replaced the headlight connection and harness.the final corrective action is just what the tsb recommended.so, i'm out the cost of new headlight bulbs ($600) which i didn't need.in addition, each time i had to take the vehicle back to the dealer, i had to drive around with faulty headlights.i have found numerous complaints regarding the same failure and feel that the issue needs to be addressed by the manufacturer via a forced recall.the repairs are not covered under warranty and toyota did not hold themselves responsible for the failure.mileage at the time of the first failure was approximately 52,500 and the current mileage is 57,264.
The driver side headlight randomly goes out.one time both headlights went out.when i take it to my mechanic, he can't ever make it happen.if i turn the lights off and turn them back on, the light comes back on.it happens regularly, and continues to this day.
Hid headligh goes out intermittently beginning when car was new, but only a few times.later, hid headlight begins to go out more frequently, but then resumes normal opperation later.is a definate safety issue as drive may not always realize one headlight has gone out.could cause accident.
2007 toyota prius headlamps go out intermittently.this is an ongoing problem.it occurs once every five or ten minutes.turning the headlamps off and then on again resolves the issue for the next few minutes.
One or the other headlight will go out randomly while driving down the road at night.the only way to get the headlight to go back on is to turn the headlights off using the head lamp switch on the drivers steering column by turning it off and on quickly while driving.this head light going out safety issue will occur to either headlight at any moment, but seems to alternate between them. Have not lost both head lights at the same time yet.this loss of head lights will continue to occur every 2 -3 minutes.thisis a safety issue and the distraction makes it hard to watch ahead on the road for any obstacles or to watch for wildlife ahead and makes it hard to see anything at a safe distance.
2007 toyota prius.
Hid headlamps going out, both the left and the right*tw
Toyota 2007 prius (us model) hid headlights are intermittent.this has been going on for years and replacement bulbs don't fix the issue.lights may extinguish at any time with no warning creating a dangerous driving condition, particularly at night.thousands of owners have complained about this issue, but no recall has been provided by toyota.
2007 toyota prius driver's side headlight goes off without warning although bulb is not "burned out"light relights after turning headlights off then on again.this is a safety issue.based on other complaints it is not as simple as just replacing a bulb.therefore the problem may persist for days and longer especially at the prices quoted by dealers to "maybe fix the problem"you better take action and force the recall.
Both headlights in my 2007 toyota prius go out while driving, sometimes intermittently.while cycling the hid bulbs on and off will power them back on, the problem is now worsening.these are very expensive bulbs and other car manufacturers do not have this problem.the toyota response is not acceptable and it's become apparent there is a pattern of denial and obfuscation from this manufacturer.their handling of the sudden acceleration and floor mats issues tells us they will not act in a responsible and fair business manner until forced to.please force them to rectify this dangerous flaw and to act responsibly to their customers.
Periodic hid headlight failure in 2007 prius. Requested the problem be fixed with in the initial warranty and problem still persists.
Headlights (left, right and/or both) intermittently go off and on while driving.this has happened before and toyota replaced the bulbs (i think) as a defect. Several blogs report this problem.it is dangerous and could result in an accident at worst and a ticket at best.toyota should recall and correct the problem permanently and not require owners to pay for what is an obvious design defect.
Hid headlights defective, going on and off with braking, acceleration and bumps in the road.headlights are safety equipment, it's dark without them!!!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph with the headlights on when they suddenly failed to function. The failure occurred at various speeds. The contact replaced both headlamp bulbs. The failure continued to occur after the replacement of the bulbs. The contact stated the failure was related to the headlamp assembly. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
About 2 months ago the headlight on the passenger side would go off, but if you turned the lights off and then back on, the headlight would shine again.it was an intermittent occurrence, but now it is happening more frequently and i'm afraid that my wife, since she drives the prius, may end up in an accident.i've done research on the internet and it seems as though this is happening to many other people.
Hid headlights, intermittent failure. Both sides. 3 times last week.
Failure of toyota prius hid headlamps,leftme "driving in the dark."
When my vehicle has the headlights on while i am driving one or both will spontaneously go off.this occurs more when it is wet out, and seems to occur more when i hit a bump, but it will occur often with no antecedent.if i turn the headlight switch off and then on again the headlight (or headlights) will turn back on but then may go off randomly again later while driving.the bulbs are fine.i've read online and this seems to be a common problem for the 2006 and 2007 prius.so common i doubt it is a random malfunction but a engineering/electrical design or equipment problem.very dangerous when driving at night.occurs almost every time i drive it.
While driving at night both headlights went out. Dealer hasn't been contacted yet since it's a weekend.
The headlights in my 2007 prius turn off without notice.sometimes a single headlight will go out,sometimes both will.there have been several occasions where i have found myself in total darkness while driving.i am able to get the headlights to come back on by turning the headlight off/on lever.the headlights always go out within the first minute or two of starting the vehicle, and continue to randomly go off as i drive.the car was taken to the dealer for repair.the lights went out at the repair shop as is noted in the invoice.both headlight bulbs were replacedat a cost of $345.00.(part # toy 90981-20029)it took 3 labor hours to replace these bulbs for which i was charged an additional $295.00.the invoice states: "h.i.d. Ballasts and wires with connections are ok at this time."the toyota service advisor stated that they were having problems with the original bulbs and they now use a different bulb, however nothing was covered by a recall.while no accident occurred in our vehicle due to headlight failure, there was a significant possibility of an accident.there are many reports on the internet by other prius drivers of this same problem.
The headlights on my 2007 prius goes out constantly especially at night time there which causestotal darkness and blindness. When i flip the switch they will come back on for a while. I know you know about this problem. I feel you should make toyota recall these cars. The dealer will charge 300.00 per headlight to replace the bulb but we know that is not the problem. They wouldn't come back on if it was the light.. Please please do something!! its terrifying and very dangerous. The liability for you and toyota will begreat should fatalities occur.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Left headlight started just going off completely at nite, now both are going off while driving. Checking online, it seems that many other toyota owners have had same problem, and one of the vendors of headlights for toyotas manufactured defective headlights. Thus not all toyotas have the prob, just the ones with this vendor's headlights. But it still shows many do have the bad headlights. Toyota is not standing behind this issue and repairing the defective ones as they should.it is a very expensive...almost 2000 dollars to replace the computer controllers and headlights.
I own a 2007 prius with 38,000 mi. And both headlamps go off while driving at night. If i turn the lights on and off they will come back on, but only for about 30 seconds...this is the 4th prius in our family with this problem, (06, 07). Toyota is requiring that the customer pay for the headlights because they usually are beyond the 35,000 warranty. More importantly, this is a serious safety issue and my wife and i are in our 80's and i'm hoping w don't get in an accident.
This vehicle has an issue with its headlamps. While driving down a major street in the dark , the passenger headlamp flickered between 1-3 seconds before shutting off completely. We tried turning the headlamps off and back on again, but this did not seem to work. This is obviously unsafe especially when it happens on the rural roads closers to home. We have taken the car to different toyota dealers in which none can find a solution. We've replaced the costly bulbs in both lamps(because we noticed they were both affected) and got the same result on the same day of the replacement. Since then the car was involved in an accident at night when a driver did claimed to not have seen the prius and that the lights were off. Four years later the lights still go out and don't seem to stay on longer than 2 minutes. This car was purchased to transport our children, as our other vehicle is a pickup truck and not as spacious or fuel efficient.however, we work in the morning,when it's still dark and just don't want to risk it. We also have been cited by police because the one or the other lights goes out in the dark or those random rainy days. Truthfully , we only want to be able to safely drive the car we paid for,but don't get to use other than on very specific occasion like daylight savings or off days prior to rain or sunset. If we didn't have another vehicle , we would be swamped with fines .
The right headlight goes out intermittently. You then have to switch the light switch off and then on again and it comes back on. A particular problem because our left light went out and then we had to depend on the right headlight only until the left one could be fixed. We had no headlights several times during this time. The right headlight just goes off whenever and you have to click it back on. Very scary and dangerous at night. I've talked to dozens of other prius owners and they have had the same problem. It seems to be a manufacturing defect and should be recalled for the fix.
I was driving at night when my headlights went out. I tried the brights with no effect. I had to turn them off and turn them back on again. It has happened twice now.
Hid headlight on the driver's side went out and seems to be intermittent.this occurred while driving during darkness. I anticipated that the light had burned out, even though hids are supposed to last much longer than traditional bulbs.i called the dealer to get a quote for replacement nearly $325 for the hid, no labor.i pulled the old hid light out, but before replacing, i put it in again and found it working. This seems to be an hid controller problem. I have since found out that it can be "reset" by turning the light switch off and back on to reset the computer controller.
One headlight turns off randomly. Every now and again turning the lights off and on again will fix the problem, but when you're driving 70mph down a dark highway you don't want to have to keep your fingers crossed that the lights will come back on.
Vehicle has 70,000 miles, 2007 prius.both headlights go off at random.turning them off and back on will correct the problem temporarily until they go out again.dealer says its the bulb shorting out $600 will correct the problem.i'm waiting to get the car home to keep the lights on while at a stand still to disprove theory of bumps in the road causing short.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 30 mph, another driver advised himt hat the rear lights were not functioning. When he inspected, he also noticed that the left front headlight was not working along with the rear lights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times but the dealer could not find the cause of the failure. The dealer suggested that the left front headlight bulb be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000 and the current mileage was approximately 30,000.
We own a 2007 toyota prius.we started having problems at 30,000 miles.headlight burn out and at about 25-30000 mile intervals there after(we currently have 81,000 mi).the head light would go out and if you turned the car off and then restarted it may come back on.so far, we are getting our 3rd head light replaced.we were told that the lights may last longer if we didn't drive with them on during the day.i thought it was recommended that you drive with the lights on.we would like to do so, but at a cost of over $200 per headlight replacement we have turned them off in the daylight hours.our dealer has told us thenew hid bulbs don't last as long as a halogen.
Headlamps go out at random times.sometimes one bulb sometimes both.twotimes at night both bulbs went out along with all the dashboard lights.the car was completely dark. The first time my husband was on the interstate traveling at about 75 mph the second we were traveling on a road with no over head lights.we could not see the lines, we nearly crashed.we have to quickly turn the lights off then on again to get the lights back on.the repair for this problem is $1200.i have read on the internet some people have paid as much as $2500.
Driver side headlight failure.had to turn off headlights, very dangerous at night, to get headlight to turn back on.this happens a few times aweek, usually comes in spurts.looked up in your investigations and found pe09019.this describes my problem, except that so far it only happens on driver side headlight.i hope that the investigation and solution is found before i experience problems with both headlights.
The passenger side headlight goes out intermittently. Turning off the lights and then back on will turn the light back on, sometimes. Dealer's repair shop stated hid lightbulb was bad and replaced it. It did not fix the problem. Based on other postings, this is a fairly common issue.
My 2007 toyota prius has a safety related defect with the hid lights.these lights will go out sporadically while driving.often times it takes less than 10 seconds for both lights to be off while driving at night.i have replaced both lights, twice with aftermarket bulbs and the problem remains.toyota is charging $450 to replace the bulbs a third time, with no warranty if they fail.this same repair can be done online with identical bulbs for $50.adding to the difficulty is that the bulb housing is largely inaccessible for a normal user.many owners, based on hundreds of descriptions on the internet, have taken to removing the entire bumper just to replace the headlight bulb (which is what i have to do since my hands aren't tiny).this design flaw exacerbates the repair of a safety related defect.the hid lightbulbs in question are denso d4r's, which according to jd power should have an average lifespan of 90,000 miles for an average user.most users are experiencing half of this value. Indicating the ecu or ballast is at faultdespite the initial research done on this particular topic by nhtsa, my headlights do both fail within a short period of time of one another - constituting a legitimate safety concern.one will fail upon turning the car on within a few seconds, leaving the 2nd to either fail shortly after, or at any period of time after this point.this is with new bulbs that are at spec for the car according to the manual.i have no course of resolution for this matter, and toyota is unwilling to help.i am concerned about my safety while driving this car, especially in the rain, or at night.i would hope that the nhtsa takes light failures as seriously as they do brake and accelerator failures, as they're also likely to lead to accidents.
2007 prius-headlights, single or both will fail during driving,turning off headlight switch and back on restores lights.no warning is given that lights have failed.
Headlights of my 2007 toyota prius would go off intermittently.
One or both headlamps randomly and intermittently extinguish while driving.toyota will "diagnose" and advise of repair.toyota customer care acknowledges there is a known problem, but may only possibly choose "goodwill" action be taken.these are the toyota hid lamps that are documented in pe09019.someone needs to do something about this well documented problem before someone is killed!
We have had multiple intermittent problems with the hid headlamps on our 2007 toyota prius.both left and right have been replaced once.(at less than 25,000 miles.)they had been suddenly failing while driving.very scary situation!!!now out of warranty, right lamp intermittently fails.it seems to work on and off without any clear reason.dealer does not seem to have clear idea what cause may be, but says first thing to try is to replace lamp (>$400), if that does not resolve issue, it may be a "control" module at >$1000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at any speed, the headlights turned off intermittently. After turning the headlight switch off and on, the headlights would operate as normal. At times, just one headlight would turn off. The vehicle was being diagnosed and had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the hid headlight bulbs became inoperative while driving less than 45 mph.the headlights illuminated intermittently.the dealer replaced the bulbs under warranty and stated that the failure should not persist.on a separate occasion, while driving 40 mph, the headlights failed again.the dealer stated that the bulbs needed to be replaced a second time in less than a year.the estimated repair cost would be $300 per bulb.the failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 42,000. Updated 2/5/09 updated 02/10/09.
The hid, high intensity discharge headlights go off intermittently without notice, usually right headlight, sometimes left, sometimes both. Started with right headlight at approx 18 months after purchase of new vehicle at approx 45000 miles. This week both headlights have gone off while driving at night without notice. Extremely dangerous. Last month the local toyota dealer, who knows of this issue, wanted $800 to repair/replace right headlight. Now that both are bad, much more money to repair. This is unacceptable, considering the premium cost of this optional item, the short life span, and especially the extreme danger of a possible fatal accident. If this were brakes, fire, or seatbelts, there would have already been a recall under warranty. There are hundreds of documented complaints and toyota and the nhtsa have not yet acted! are we waiting to start counted accidents or fatalities? please get toyota corp. To issue recall under warranty.
Drivers side hid headlight in my 2007 toyota prius went out twice in 5 minutes while driving. I was able to resolve the issue both times by turning the lights completely off and back on. The first time the light went out, a driver next to me notified me as i was getting on the interstate. I pulled the car over on the interstate, turned the lights off and back on, which resolved the issue.the second time the drivers side light went out was when i was driving down the dark interstate at night at approx. 60 mph. This was within 5 minutes of the first incident.
I was driving after dark on the freeway. After 2 minutes the driver side headlight went out. I turned the lights off and back on. The driver side light went out again after another 2 - 3 minutes. This repeated for 3 more times. After the 5th time turning the lights off and back on, both headlights went out after about 3 minutes. This while moving at more than 60 mph on a dark freeway. I turned the lights off and back on again, and the precedure repeated from the beginning, i.e. Left headlight went out 3 more times before i reached my destination. My prius has hid lights and this appears to be a common problem as these ars get older. Does someone need to die first before the nhtsa gets toyota to fix this problem?
While driving at night, on numerous occasions, either one or both headlights cease to function. By turning them off and back on again, they work for awhile, but then may or may not go out again depending on who knows what. My right headlight was replaced at 15,000 miles and the left one was replaced at 20,000 miles - both under warranty. I was told at the time that it would have cost me over $200 each if it was not under warranty. Just looking at complaints for the 2007 prius cars for this year alone, 23 out of the 60 complaints on this website sound exactly like mine. I understand that this has been an issue with all the 2006-2009 toyota prius cars and that toyota somehow fixed this problem when they revamped the car in 2010. My dealer said to bring it in to see if it was a ballast problem or faulty lights--all very expensive to fix and there is no guarantee i won't have the same problem again in the near future. (see toyota chat line where folks have been charged up to $2500 only to have their lights go out again in a few months) i don't understand why toyota doesn't have a recall to fix this problem. Not only is this a waste of time and money to the owner of this car, it is a safety hazard. No warning light goes on in the car to say the headlights are not functioning, and it isn't always easy to tell the lights have gone out, depending on how well the roads are lit. What is toyota waiting for? does someone have to die because their headlights unexpectedly go out while driving at night before something is done to fix this issue?i hope not.
For some time i have been telling the dealer that i have been informed that one of my headlights is out but when they look at it at a later time they are working.i suspect that they have been doing this for a long time.now it appears that there is a progression.both headlights unexpectedly turned off plunging me into total darkness while driving at 70 miles per hour on an interstate highway at 5:00 in the morning.i found myself hurtling along in total darkness.i turned the light switch to the off position and turned it back on and the lights came on again but they went off again a few miles later and i went through the same process to get them to come on.the situation happened at least 5-6 more times before i reached my destination.
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.
A second incidence of the same problem. See odi number 10285154. On the original complaint, the driver's side headlamp on a 2007 toyota prius was intermittent.(date of incidence was 9/16/09). The headlamp was replaced. On 10/27/09, the same problem occurred with the passenger side headlamp. The lamp goes off. To reactivate, the headlamp switch is turned off and then turned back on. Headlamp is to be replaced on 10/30/09. Nhtsa closed action with toyota a couple of months ago on this problem because it was stated that both bulbs would not go out at the same time. As a former automotive industry professional, i say that this second occurrence indicates that both bulbs could go out simultaneously and that this case with toyota should be reopened. Since i do not know the root cause of the problem, i do not know if the problem has been solved on the replacement lamps.
Toyota sold me a brand new prius with a headlamp not working.after i signed all the purchase papers, they pointed out that the right headlamp was not working and told me that it was alright to drive home and return the next days for repair.after four or five trips to the toyota service department, they replaced the defective control unit.at a later date when the car had about 50,000 miles, i was driving on a freeway from los angeles to menifee, ca, at night in the hov lane.i seemed to have difficulty seeing the road and thought something was wrong with my eyes.so i switched lanes to the slow lane where, with less glare from the oncoming cars, i realized that both headlamps were not working.this was a dangerous situation on the high speed crowded freeway, so i pulled off the road at the next exit.toyota replaced the headlamps, and i was compensated for the cost of repair upon the outcome of a class action lawsuit.recently i noticed that the headlamps were failing again at around 115,000 miles.immediately i had toyota repair both headlamps, as i didn't want to experience the hazard of both headlamps failing again.from my personal experiences, there is a dangerous design flaw in the prius that must be addressed especially before both headlamps fail again.i am concerned the next time the headlamps fail i will have no advanced symptoms and both might fail again simultaneously while i'm on the road at night.
Since two years old the headlights have occasionally flickered, and the pass. Side has gone out. Turning them off momentarily and back on solved the problem. Lately it's gotten worse, and i finally had my mechanic replace the pass. Side bulb. The new bulb ($85) was worse and now i'm told the "ballast" needs replacement for hundreds of dollars.of course the safety issue at night is primary, but toyota was derelict in their duty not to advise customers of this highly unusual, potential cost when selling me the car. I've never paid more than $15 for a headlight and have always replaced them myself. Also, the owners manual suggests an easy replacement. My mechanic had to partially remove the headlight assembly. That was another misrepresentation.
Passenger hid headlight has failed multiple times.
One or both headlights will go out intermittently while driving.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving at various speeds with the headlights and suddenly they failed to operate. The failure occurred whenever the headlights were turned on. The headlights would function when the switch was turned on and off. The dealer was notified of the problem andinformed him that the headlight replacement cost was $300. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 1/19/2010 updated 01/27/11
My front headlights go out intermittently.not at the same time and not due to hitting a bump in the road. Rain, heat, cold do not seem to matter.this started, as far as i know, in october 2008. My car had 37,000 miles on it.because a headlight was out, i received a fix it ticket, however, when i took it to get fixed, the headlight was working again. Since that time both headlights have gone out and back on a few times.
Passenger headlight went out while driving. When i went to replace it the next day, the light was working.today (dec 30, 2011) problem occurred again.
Passenger headlamp, turns off and have to turn lights off and on to get it to come back on. This happens constantly. The driver one did the same thing was replaced because of warranty but now my warranty has expired. Obviously this is a defect but they want $300. To replace bulb. Ridiculous price sound be covered because they said first one was a faulty bulb and now the same problem with the other one. I have vehicles 10 yrs old and not changed any of the headlamps. Clearly this is not normal.
1. Only noticeable during nighttime driving.2. The passenger side hid headlamp shuts off while driving. Loss of lighting for pedestrians and road signs on right side of road and headlamp out while driving is illegal.3. Replaced headlamp but problem is still there. Swapped bulbs with the driver's side problem remained on passenger side. Turning the lights off and back on temporally fixes the problem but is very unsafe at night.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and the driver's side headlight goes out intermittently.i have had quotes anywhere from $300.00 to $500.00.after getting over the initial shock, i find out this is a common occurrence with prius owners.this is clearly a defect and could cause an accident. I find it rather unbelievable that toyota could charge someone an outrageous amount of money for something that is clearly a defect of this vehicle.
Driver's side hid light bulb turns off intermittently while driving. Turns back on when headlights are shut off and turned back on, but is significantly dimmer.
2007 toyota prius. Driver's side headlight goes off intermittently. First it becomes dim, then completely goes out. If i turn the light switch off and on it will go back on for a short time, but then goes off again. First noticed the problem driving on highway at night during a rain storm and had difficulty seeing.
Headlights turn off. Generally one at a time, normally the drivers side but sometimes it is both headlights. This happens each time i drive with my headlights on. I drive at night with the headlights on at a minimum of 6 days a week because of work or school.
Hid headlights on 2007 toyota prius are defective. They go switch off. This has happened to several prius owners just doing a search over google. Toyota should post a recall for this problem.
The passenger side headlight of my 2007 toyota prius stopped working.i had my30,000 mile inspection at my local toyota dealer about 2 weeks ago, and they did not mention this problem.it is a continuous light failure.i have contacted my toyota dealer to have it replaced, but they want to charge me >$500 for parts and labor.
I have owned a 2007 toyota prius since new (3 years). I noticed about 3 months ago that, when i turned on my headlights, the right lamp was starting out at full brightness but gradually dimming until it completely went out altogether. Switching the lights off and on again would restore the light to full brightness, but then the light would gradually begin to dim again. This is a very serious safety issue, as i do not know that the light has gone out while i am driving (as i said, it is very gradual and obviously cannot be seen from the drivers seat). The dealership recommends changing both hid bulbs, with a quoted cost of $553 including parts and labor. Apparently lightbulbs are not covered, even under extended warranty. After researching this issue further, i have learned that this is an extremely common problem with the 2007 prius. In light of that fact, toyota should absolutely conduct a recall of what is obviously a significant defect, and a very serious safety issue as well. It is extremely unfair to sell us a faulty product and then ask us to pay for the repairs, or else endanger our safety by driving with faulty headlights.
I have a 2007 package 5 toyota prius and the headlights keep going in and out. This happens randomly while i'm driving and alternates headlights. Usually if i switch the lights off and turn it back they both come on. This was brought to my attention by a friend who noticed i had one headlight out. Otherwise i'll randomly notice it in the reflection of the car in front of me. Last night both headlights went out while i was driving on the interstate. This is very dangerous and we as drivers may not even notice. It puts me as well as other drivers at risk. I looked online at forums and it looks like this is a common issue for the prius' and it costs $2000+ to repair. I think that toyota should have to issue a recall for this before someone gets seriously injured. They sold a faulty product and should be responsible for resolving the issue.
There is a headlight safety issue with the toyota prius. It is hard to identify when you are driving the vehicle because the lights turn on, but they do not stay on. So when you start your car and turn on the lights they both start on. However intermittently there is a trigger that causes the lights to go out. Sometimes it is the passenger light, sometimes it is both the passenger and driver headlights.sometimes they don't ever turn off. This has been going on for about a year and took this long to figure out. The problem is there is always "some" light coming from another light source around the headlights so when driving, you see that there is some light on the road,tricking you into thinking you have both headlights when you really don't. This is a huge safety problem, especially driving in rural mountain areas.when this started happening, since i had some light on the road, i thought it was my eyes or health and went to the eye doctors, etc. Not my eyes - it's the car. It is interrmittent and because there was some light on the roadi thought it was my vision not the headlights. When the lights do this youhave a hard time seeing curves in the dark etc. It is harder to detect in city driving which we do mostly. We did receive a letter frm toyota about the headlights indicating some people had problems with the headlights andtoyota erroneously charged them for the switch and they would be reimbursed. However, it did not describe the problem the same way it happens so we didn't think there was an issue. There are many people on the internet reporting this serious safety issue and toyota is considering this regular maintenance and wants everyone to pay for it themselves. This should be a recall notice describing exactly what happens and they should pay to fix it. I'm putting the appx date it started, but i have been documenting the light behavior in detail the last few days. There are more reports of this problem on the internet.
2007 toyota prius with hid headlightsone headlight does not work most of the time, but not all of the time.it tends to work when having the dealer investigate, so they can't tell us why it isn't working or what it would take to fix it.this started before the warranty expired and has continued for another 40,000 miles.recently the other one has started shutting off while driving leaving us with no headlights.they (one, occasionally both) usually come back on by turning the switch on and off, but i don't know thatwill always work so we could end up driving at night with no headlights.
Toyota recall 2007 prius' due to faulty high-density discharge headlights. Headlights are a safety hazard and go off and on while driving at night. At times bothheadlights have gone off. Toyota should take responsibility and repair. It is their fault! not mine. I cannot drive at night due to this problem.
The hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius touring edition will stop working while driving.either the left, right or both headlights will turn off without warning.when i turn the lights off and then on again, both bulbs work fine.the lights do not flicker while on or before they are about to turn off.i have been pulled over because of this and have also had the lights turn off while driving in mountain roads.the are high intensity discharge lamps.high intensity discharge lights do not have a filament. Instead light is created from an electrical discharge between two electrodes in a micro-environment of xenon gas and metal halide salts. Toyota sent me a letter talking about the hid headlight prius problem, but did not acknowledge any wrong doing or necessity of a recall.i suspect the problem is with the relationship between the ballast that creates the energy and the bulbs.
When driving i noticed my headlight turned off for no apparent reason. I turned the head light switch off and back on again and about 20 mins later my left head light turned off. By turning my headlight switch off and on again will fix the problem but only for a short while. I have had this problem before and took my car to the toyota dealership where i bought the car. They replaced the headlight, one on 12/16/2008 and the opposite headlight on 6/13/2009. Now the problem has started all over again. Back in 2008 i logged my complaint here about the headlights and just wanted to let all the prius owners that it may happen again.
I purchased a used 2007 toyota prius with hid lights on august 23 2009. Contrary to the findings of the investigation that was posted on your site, both of my lights went off simultaneously on 3 separate occasions within 2 weeks of my purchasing the car. My dealer serviced the problem by replacingboth hid light bulbs. I believe it is dangerous, whether one or both bulbs go off, and the problem should be corrected by the manufacturer. Also, the customer should be made aware of the problem at the time of purchase.
The headlights constantly go off by themselves sporadically. I never know when the issue occurs only if i see my headlights reflected in the car in front of me do i know whether one of the lights are out. Turning the lights off and clicking them back on temporarily resolves the problem, but it is a constant problem that is unsafe and scary at times because it causes extreme visibility issues. This has happened at any time, while i'm on the street, while i'm parked and on the highway.
While driving vehicle at night, noticed that passenger side head lamp turned off. Vehicle was stopped on the curb and tried to turn the headlight switch on off again, but could not turn on one head light. I was afraid to drive the vehicle with one lamp, since local township police can give me a violation ticket. The high beam works but not the low beam. Toyota needs to fix this issue via product recall.
My headlights keep going out. Both headlights will go out at once. I've replaced the bulbs which did not change anything. I also contacted toyota multiple times, all incidents ending up in them telling me they would do nothing about the issue, it's not a recall and will not be a recall and it's my responsibility to take care of. Even after i pointed out the multiple articles i read of toyota reimbursing and extending the warranties for this issue. Along with the class action lawsuit. I've long extended the warranty because i bought the car used. It had over 30,000 miles on it when i bought it. The toyota dealership is even less of a help!going down a dark highway at 65 mph and both headlights going out is insane. Not to mention being pulled over multiple times for the headlight(s) being out.this is one of the worst safety hazards a car can have and should recalled and every prius owner should have this issue taken care of!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, both head lights failed. The contact was able to turn the lights back on once activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 83,000.
2007 toyota prius hid headlights will go out intermittently.started roughly 6 months ago.went to dealer several times.lights would work when they turned them on and said there wasn't a problem.a night when you are driving they will just go off.turning switch off and back on then the lights will work for a while.now our dealership is closed.closest dealer is over an hour away.that dealer states that they have never heard of this problem.they quoted me a cost of $90 per hour to diagnose the problem which the said could take most of a day.if i want them to replace the bulbs it would be almost $1000 with no guarantee thatis the problem.i have seen many complaints on the internet about this.
Non-hid headlights go out without warning.this happens daily!very random.sometimes they blink, sometimes they just go out altogether.these are not hid!we have had new headlights put in by toyota and they also replaced the relays - but the problem has only gotten worse.we called toyota corporate, but because the dealer can't figure out what is wrong - they say that there is nothing they can do and that there is no diagnosis, so therefore no issue they can address.we need help.this is a massive safety issue. Now toyota wants to replace the computer - but it will cost us over $1,000 and they said they don't even know if it will work.if it doesn't work, they said they will replace a second and then third computer in the car, but that might not work either.from what we've researched online, others have had this done and the headlights still do not work.to those out there considering a prius from this year, please do not make the purchase!we wish we had known.nhtsa needs to reopen the class action case and include those without hid headlights.we are begging you for our safety and the safety of others on the road.
The passengers side hid headlight on my 2007 toyota prius has started to failintermittently. It will come back on for a while when the lights are turned off and back on.this constitutes a significant safety issue.
Headlights work intermittently and the passenger side taillight also goes out and comes back on intermittently. Car is not driven often at night and this has been going on for several years.
2007 toyota prius with hid headlights intermittently failing. First one side then the other and then both on a frequent basis. There have been no accidents in my case but there has been one near miss as i was driving down a country road early in the morning when they both suddenly went out. This issue has been discussed for longer then a year on several on-line forums/ boards and yet toyota has yet to respond. I am a disabled veteran and can't afford the $2000.00 toyota is wanting to replace faulty equipment that is less then 3 years old and has a common failure rate.
Head lamps randomly shut off.sometimes it is one light and other times is it both lights.very dangerous for my pregnant wife to be on the road and have the headlights shut off!
07 toyota prius touring edition, passenger and drivers headlamps continue to go out while driving.lights will illuminate after a power on and off but will extinguish after 3 secs.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the headlights began to flicker abnormally. The headlights eventually stopped flickering and would completely fail intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Driving down dark mountain road and both lights went off. Terrifying as i tried to keep car from driving off mountain in dark.screamed with grandchildren in car & thought we would crash.minute later parking lights came on & i had to try to get down steep curvy mountain with parking lights
Prius 07.the headlights go off.depends on how bumpy the road is.you have to turn the lights off and then back on for them to come on again, only to go right out.it happens all the time.i was told it would cost around $400.00 a light bulb, and as long as it was not dangerous, they were not planning on doing a recall.
Driver's side headlamp periodically goes out and then will come back on after i turn off the lights and turn them back on again.cause of failure is unknown.the headlamp will then work for several more trips and several more miles.but then, at random, it will fail again.the connection is not loose and the bulb is not burned out.
2007 toyota pruis touring model...ongoing problem...both headlights go off at frequent intervals, but presently if i turn the switch totally off and back on they come back on. Right side happens more frequently than the left side although there is no consistency as far as timing. Can happen as soon as i start the car and not again for an hour. At times after turning the switch completely off (not a real comfortable feeling while driving down the road) and on they do come on but sometimes go back off within seconds and it has to be repeated and sometimes they will stay on.
Subj:2007 toyota prius headlights.body:after speaking with toyota corp. They have informed me that i will have to take my car to a toyota dealer and have the headlights replaced.these lights are defective and toyota is charging between 750.00 to 1000.00 dollars to replace light bulbs.this is a widespread safety concern from the forums i've been to.my first experience was driving down a dark road and the lights suddenly went out.i was scared but was able to make them come back on by turning them off and on again.this must be the scam of the century because they are only guaranteed for 36,000 miles.i'll end up spending almost 1000.00 dollars annually for light bulbs?these bulbs aren't do it yourself either.you have to take the bumper off to get to them and the bulbs can cost 700.00 dollars a pair before labor.i also paid extra to have this car certified for the 10yr bumper to bumper but doesn't cover bulbs they claim.i don't even know for sure if it's bulbs so this could be even more costly.if so many people are having their lights go out while they are driving why is this not a recall yet?very scary.just go to some online forums and you will see there is a serious problem with toyota's hid's for prius and they will not admit to it.i have small children and don't feel safe driving this vehicle anymore.this car is going to get somebody killed one day and nothing is going to happen until that day comes.very very sad.
The hid headlamps on my 2007 toyota prius will cut out sporadically while driving.sometimes it is the left lamp and sometimes it is the right lamp.fortunately both headlamps have not cut out at the same time (so far).strangely, when this happens, if i turn the headlamp switch off and quickly turn it back on, the affected lamp will come back on- for a while- not always for the same length of time.if it happens repeatedly, the off and the on again switch action will work every time.the toyota service people say that this behavior is typical of an hid lamp going bad and offered to replace them for $203+ per lamp.upon reviewing many discussions on several internet forums such as priuschat.com is becomes clear that this problem has been widespread on prius models with hid headlamps as far back as 2006, and no single fix has been identified for the problem.i therefore, have not replaced the headlamps since this does not, in and of itself, always cure the problem, and i didn't want to make the $400-$500 experiment that likely would not solve the problem. Since these hid lamps are touted as lasting as long as the car, it seems to me that this is not a normal wear and replacement situation.i first noticed this problem at around 30,000 to 35,000 miles- hardly approaching the car's lifetime.i consider this to be a significant safety issue and a major manufacturing flaw for which toyota should be responsible for correcting at their expense.
I own a 2007 toyota prius. When the car was less than a year old, the lights began to go off and on. Due to my mileage the dealership refused repair. Filed a formal complaint with toyota 7/2009, again repair refused. By flipping the switch they would come back on and work sporadically. The flickering causes the bulbs to blow. As of today, both headlights stopped working at the same time, causing me to have to stop driving. Replacing the bulb does not fix the problem. Previous dealership in johnson city, tn acknowledge defect but only offered to pay $400 towards repair. Seems this issue won't be addressed until a death or accident occurs. Car is very unsafe at night without working lights!
My headlight problem has gone on for as long as i have owned the car.i have asked the dealer to check the lights on numerous service calls and was always told they could not find a problem. The bulb was replaced at a cost of $300 but the problem persists. The right light goes out . It comes back on if i turn the switch on and off, however i do not always realize the light is out. I have been stopped numerous times and given work orders to get my light fixed. I am tired of this problem and i don't know how to fix it.
Hid bulbs going bad on 2007 toyota prius it is extremely dangerous because as the bulbs go bad they still go on when a driver turns them on, but as one drives they go off unbeknownst to the driver. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealership and they said this was normal and that it would cost 400 dollars per bulb. I can't believe that one can drive without headlights and not have some warning device to indicate the problem or at minimal have some warning given when purchasing the vehicle.
2007 toyota prius headlights keep going out.the lights will just cut off for no reason.if i notice this while driving i just turn the lights off and back on and the headlight comes back on.
My passenger side headlight bulb goes off suddenly and i have to switch it off and on and it will back on for some time and goes off again. I paid $ to replace the headlight bulb and after couple of months the problem arise again and this time it's ballast failure which i still didn't fix due to high cost. I need help if toyota can look into this issue which deals with our driving safety.
Headlight / headlights randomly go off while driving. So far have come back on by turning switch off and on
The headlight went off while i was driving. I found out that headlights can only be changed by the dealership. The earliest appointment to change a lightbulb is the following wednesday (more then a week later), and the estimated cost for the change is over $500. This causes incredible hardship - this is something the buyer should have been told of before buying the vehicle.
Purchased the car used and immediately noticed that the passenger side headlight would go out intermittently with no warning or apparent reason. Turning the lights off and back on would bring both lights back on. Now - a year later - the same thing is happening with both headlights. Very scary. Have been advised by a toyota dealer that the problem is bulb burnout. How can that be when they come on initially and work intermittently??? the cost to replace both bulbs is $527! this is a serious safety concern. Can't afford a fix. What to do??
2007 toyota prius 42,000 miles. Passenger headlight goes out after a few minutes and sometime randomly. Either the bulb is failing,wiring is failing, or the computer is failing. This is very unsafe if it happens at night.
Prius headlight goes out intermittently, them out completely after about 30,000 miles.these light cost 4-500 dollars to replace.i am on second set and now going out again.toyota replace first set but dealer now says no longer authorized to do so.this cost of 800 dollars every 30,000 m is not acceptable and should have been disclosed.
2007 prius with 62k. The driver's side hid light goes out after about 3-5 minutes. Turn lights off and on, it reappears for a few minutes, then goes out again. But it is yellower than the passenger side. Some times both hid lights goes out. Very scary!!!
The driver side headlight has been replaced three times on a car less than two years old, and it is still not working all of the time.
Intermittent failure of drivers side hid headlight. Turning the headlights off then back on typically restores normal operation for several days.
Hid headlight goes on and off.once it goes off, it could be turned back on by flicking the switch off and back on again.sometimes it doesn't come on at all or suddenly goes off while the vehicle is in motion.tw*
Lights go out randomly while driving.dangerous, inconvenient, and illegal.
Intermittent hid driver side headlight off while driving.recovers with restart of engine and/or turning headlights off and on again.when on it is dimmer than the passenger side light.
I have purchased the vehicle nearly two years ago... And i did purchase an extended warranty just in case a mechanical failure would happen..i have visited the dealer complaining about the regular battery not the cell because the battery should at least last me 4 years,nothing happened,they have flatly refused to do so ,now i am constantly having problem with the passenger headlight that is going in and out sporadically. I have read in the forum that so many toyotas having the same problem and that toyota want to charge to fix the problem instead of a recall....i am writing to you so i can get help with these problems.
Left headlight comes on for a few minutes then goes to. I have replaced the bulb and ballast and light still not functioning properly. I bought extended warranty with car but w/ 100 dollar deductible but they say headlight isn't covered.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The plastic weld process or other type of gluing process used to make the vehicles exterior front and rear turn signal, brake and back up light lense assemblies or housings fails. All four, two front and two rear, exterior combination light lense assemblies suffer this premature and serious failure. When these exterior lenses begin to fail they allow water intrusion from the exterior of the vehicle. This allows moisture to penetrate into areas of the lense assembly which support all of the light bulbs used to warn or signal other drivers or pedestrians. At a very minimum this problem results in premature bulb failure for all of the signaling systems specified above. Researching your site this problem has been reported to you many times and toyota motor corp. Is also aware of this problem. What you don't seem to be aware of is the most serious concern resulting from this problem; if the right (passenger side) rear lense suffers this problem and begins leaking, the water runs or drains directly into the interior 12vdc starter battery well. This battery well is as deep, or deeper than the factory installed 12vdc starter battery is tall and can result in water overtopping the battery. This causes shorting/grounding across the positive/negative 12vdc starter battery terminals. This prevents the operator from starting the vehicle and cuts off power to all 12vdc electrical systems including emergency flashers. It could easily result in serious damage to the 12vdc starter battery and many expensive 12vdc electronic components or systems. This problem is more serious in areas that receive high amounts of rainfall. I called a toyota authorized dealership, lum's auto center, and reported my car wouldn't start. They suggested i bring it in. After 4 days they were unable to find the problem. No diagnostic codes were logged. This is a serious problem needing immediate attention!
Problems with the headlights in 2007 prius.the first one on the passenger side went out on 07/07/09 when the car was two years old.this one was covered by warranty.the headlight on the driver side has now gone out intermittently. The same way as the previous headlight.we also had to replace one of our brake lights.
While driving, one of the exterior high intensity headlamps would fail with no indication (no yellow bulb failure indicator) of failure. Turning off the light switch and turning it back on would relight the headlight. This would happen with either the left or the right headlight but not both. The old bulbs were replaced under warranty and the problem has not yet recurred.
My right headlight began flickering around 2-3 months ago. I then purchased 2 hid bulbs to replace both sides at 1x. Immediately after the replacement a few weeks ago, my right light would flicker then both headlights would turn off. Id immediately have to turn lights on and off thenthey would come back on. The lights would stay on for about 45 seconds then flicker and off again and id have to start the cycle again.i travel 120 miles a day and this has limited the ability to use the vehicle safely and with peace of mind.
Headlight went out prematurely.then, it turned back on.i was unaware it was out until i got stopped by a police officer.
Takata issue:i am filing this complaint on behalf of caela erickson, my seventeen-year old grand-daughter.the vehicle was recently purchased used as her first-vehicle.the first time she drove it at night, the headlights dimmed and then actually turned of!this was while she was driving on a dark and winding back road here in the ojai valley on a busy holiday weekend.this is a very dangerous situation and one that could have had tragic consequences.when we took the vehicle into the local dealership, we were informed that there had been a class action suit settlement years before and that, although the car had been sold used to the previous owner through another dealership, the repair work had not been done.we were informed that the work required to completely replace both headlight systems...work that must be done to make the car safe to drive and that will cost nearly $1000.00...is no longer covered.this is totally unacceptable.if the problem was bad enough to be covered in a class-action suit, why didn't the original dealership insure that the vehicle was safe prior to re-selling it?it seems to me that as the sales end of the toyota corporation, it was their responsibility to have corrected this dangerous problem prior to putting it back on the road.i believe this incident is an example of why this problem needs to be up-graded to a recall!there should not be a time limit on safety issues and consumers should not be placed in danger and/or have to foot the bill for toyota's decision to purchase sub-par products from takata.
2007 toyota prius headlight is flickering on and off.car has low miles and i have not hit anything.this is a huge safety issue and i am unable to shell out the $400 plus for the simple hid light.
Date and mileage are approximate.while driving at night my headlights went out completely. Since then, they continually go out randomly.sometimes it will begin with one or the other going out and then both.at this point, i am able to turn them off and on again and they come back on for awhile....i am quite concerned about this as sudden darkness while driving at night is a serious safety hazard. Does an accident and/or death need to happen before action is taken?...i am also quite confused that there has not been a recall as this problem seems to be quite common.......updated 08/20/15 updated 12/10/15
2007 toyota prius 30,000 miles. Individual hid headlights spontaneously turns off. Will come back on if we turn lights off completely and then turn back on.
Driver side hid headlight was lighted but failed during driving. Driver side hid headlight would re-ignite after turning headlight switch off then on.
2007 prius headlight goes out without warning.when the light switch is turned off and then back on the lights come back on.this has been a recurring issue with prius, but toyota does not acknowledge the problem.it has happened on my car 5 times in the past month that i am aware of.
Toyota prius 2007 with hid headlights. Passenger headlight intermittently on and off. I have been reading about this problem and it seems to be a common one with no solution for repair.
Premature and simultaneous failure of 2007 toyota prius headlights. First experienced in fall of 2009 (low mileage), but now dangerously frequent. Toyota claims this is not a defect, but has no explanation for the simultaneity of failure and is only replacing the bulbs without sharing any costs. Temporary remedy is to switch the lights off and back on again.
While the car is in operation and the headlights are switched on, the driver side or passenger side headlight illumination would intermittently fail without warning.this has occurred for the past couple thousand miles.the current mileage of the car is 39,750.the lights would function again after switching them off and back on.this happens at least once a day and has progressively been worse.safety is a key issue here in that if both lights fail while driving at night, could seriously cause a crash or accident.an online search for other drivers of the same make and model have revealed similar incidences/experiences.i proceeded to first call the manufacturer of the vehicle to see what can be done since the vehicle is barely out of warranty range and i have noticed other drivers online have received repairs and/or parts at no-cost to them for the same incident.they wanted me to bring the car into the dealer and get a diagnosis to determine if they can reimburse me for the repairs.the dealer reports that i need two new hid (high intensity discharge) bulbs and the total cost for the repairs would be approximately $600.i had no choice but to proceed with the repairs because my safety is at stake.i called back the manufacturer, as instructed, and without even considering review of the findings of the diagnosis performed by the dealer, i was told that the repairs would not be covered at all.i proceeded to ask why some drivers reported online that their repairs were covered outside of warranty and mine would not be.i simply wanted to know the criteria for choosing who gets to have them replaced for free and who would have to pay for repairs.i was told that to their knowledge, nobody has received full reimbursement for their repairs, only a reimbursement for the difference in the cost of the bulbs (which was reduced from $300 to $150/each). Had i been told this before, i would not bring the vehicle in for a "diagnosis" for a problem i knew already.
Headlights dim or go off by themselves.come back on ifyou turn lights off then on.dangerous at night.
Headlights constantly going out while driving. I do not operate the lights in daytime. It's a major flaw and problem with this 2006-2009 model and a safety hazard. Not to mention i am almost always subject to police issues tickets and fines. I have replaced my bulbs countless times. The lights go out while stationary and in motion. Always one at a time.
Driver's side headlamp started going off sporadically on 2007 prius. Turning off the lights and turning them back on fixed the problem, but they would periodically flicker and change brightness. Car was under warranty and i took it to the dealer. Dealer replaced the hid computer 2 times before the problem seemed to be fixed. Now i am past my warranty, and now both headlights go out while driving. I leave my fog lights on so that i am not suddenly in the dark. If i turn off my headlights and turn them back on, they come back on. It is very dangerous, and i have tried to have this fixed two times. It doesn't happen every time i drive the car, but it seems to happen more often than not.
I own a 2007 toyota prius sport edition. One evening on my way home i got pulled over for having a headlight out. That evening after going home, i got in my car to head back out and my wife followed me into the garage and noticed as i was pulling out that my headlights were both on. That is what alerted me to the problem which is that my headlights go off randomly. Sometimes it is the passenger side headlight, sometimes the driver's side. When one goes out i can usually get it to come back on by turning my lights off and then back on. The worst case of this is that one evening after leaving my in-laws house i had to turn on my bright lights because they don't have streetlights in their neighborhood. As soon as i turned on my brights, both lights went out completely. It was instantly dark and i had to slam on breaks. It took me a second to realize what was going on. I turned my lights off and back on and they worked long enough for me to get home. It is not unusual for one of my lights to go out on a daily basis. I began researching this and found numerous other complaints just like mine from other prius owners (http://tinyurl.com/yecdlae) i took my car to the toyota dealer and the guy there basically told me aside that i could get the bulb replaced but just between us that wasn't going to solve the problem. He said my best bet was to file a complaint and hope for a recall.
One of my headlights on my 2007 toyota prius keeps going off.if i turn the lights off and then back on the light will come back on immediately.this appears to happen mostly in moist conditions.the dealership will not cover this under warranty and has no idea what is wrong.the dealer wants $375 plus labor for just the lamp but won't guarantee it.states they have never heard of this happening.however, after checking this appears to be a problem all across the us with this vehicle.
Headlight intermittently fails.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights failed to operate sporadically. The contact replaced the light bulbs on numerous occasions but the failure persisted. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I have endured the same headlight issue that i see endless numbers of people have commented on here on the nhtsa site.i have 110,000 miles on my 2007 prius and have been experiencing regular outages of my right headlight for 80,000 of those miles no matter what the "fix" has been.toyota dealerships i have taken my car to over the years all claim that this is not a typical problem and yet it appears from this website that it is most certainly due to some sort of faulty design/parts.my right headlight will be on and flicker off after a few minutes of driving.if i quickly turn the lights off and then back on as i drive, it will turn back on for a period of time before flickering off, once again.my cousin's 2007 prius and my fianc's father's 2004 prius had the exact same issue with a single headlight.obviously, this has proven to be a highly dangerous problem when driving at night and in all kinds of weather-related situations and would appreciate the nhtsa's assistance in investigating this as a potential recall for us prius drivers.
2007 toyota prius, problem first occurred around 36,000 miles. Drivers' side hid headlight goes out without warning. If the lights are then turned off then back on, the headlight will turn on again and work for a random amount of time before failing again. Car was brought to a toyota service shop, where they replaced the drivers' side headlight with a new hid light. This was expensive and did not fix the problem. That night, the same thing happened: brand new drivers' side light went off without warning and only came back on after the lights were turned off and back on. The car is going back to service next week. This occurs very frequently and is a safety issue.reported incident date represents today's date- problem is ongoing and has been occurring for about 15,000 miles.
My 2007 toyota prius driver-side headlamp randomly turnsitself off only to miraculously heal itself after being turned off . Well, some times this works but it is all quite random. Has made for dangerous driving conditions at dark and during rain.
Headlights suddenly fail, there is no consistency, no way to predict. It may be the right headlight, left or both. Frequently they dim and we are suddenly in the dark. Switching the on/off switch gets them back on, but they often pop off again - without warning. We brought this to the dealers attention three times. Twice they said nothing was wrong. This time the tech said the car needed a new wiring assembly, but the service counter guy tried to say it needed a bulb. Following a strong meeting with the service manager they are looking at the "possible problem". This is life endangering!help us please.
The headlights on my 2007 prius come and go.the problem is a defect in the headlights and the fix is more than $500.for the headlights.this is really dangerous because i think there is a problem and i look they are okay. Then someone tells me my headlight is off and it is but when i look at it later, they are working.i suspect that they have been doing this a long time but i did not realize it.this is dangerous. I want a recall!!this is worse than the pedal problem.
Intermittent failure of hid headlight bulb.lights at startup, but typically fails within 5 minutes.on and off again with no discernible pattern.more off than on as time goes on.
I own a 2007 toyota prius ;for the past 6 months my hid headlamps spontaneously turn off, and i need to turn the light switch to off then back on again, for them to re-light.this week it happened on a dark country road and i suddenly had no lights at all.thank goodness there were no cars or pedestrians on the road at that time and there was no damage.i brought it to my local toyota dealer today and they say my lamps have burned out and need replacement, to the tune of $550.
I purchased my 07 prius from a dealership in september of 2012. There was only 1 previous owner & at that time my car's mileage was around 55k. I commute 1 hr and 20 minutes to work (one way) & my first incident occurred after dropping my son off at daycare early in the morning, almost a month after purchasing my car. I noticed my right headlight was out. When i got into my car, i turned the headlights off and back on. Both my headlights came back on so i didn't think twice about it. Afterwards, almost every month i noticed my right headlight turned off, which started to concern me, but after getting quotes on how much the repairs would be i knew it would take some time for me to budget the costs into my monthly expenses. After another month or so, i found myself driving on highway 55 westbound (cary, nc) at around 9pm at night & both of my headlights suddenly shut off. Highway 55 does not have much lighting in the first place & i am very lucky that my 2 year old son was not with me. I panicked but quickly turned my headlights off & on again. Fortunately, they turned back on. Now almost every month, & aside from one of my headlights failing nearly every 2 days, both of my headlights randomly shut off. In fact, my headlights shut off again this morning at around 5:45am during my commute to work on highway 55. I did some research but found toyota has only agreed to pay for repairs for '04-'09 models (with the same hid headlight issue) through the earlier of 5 years warranty and 50,000 miles or reimburse drivers who have already paid to have the problem corrected. I've already contacted toyota at 1800-331-4331 and filed a complaint but i was told that my car (at 102k miles) was now ineligible for this program. This issue should be an official recall to avoid any severe accidents it can cause for owners who cannot afford upfront repairs.
Driver and passenger side headlights fail intermittently at night for past three weeks.turning off/on headlight switch corrects.
Prius head light keep going off. Turning the switch off and back on brings the head lights back on. This happens at least 3 times each time we start a trip. I cannot afford a $300 light bulb replacement. Please help!
Headlights flicker then will shut off completelywhile driving down highway.. No dash lights. Have to turn car off andon
2007 toyota prius right hid headlight constantly goes off and needs repair.
The car was used very rarely and headlights were rarely turned on. The driver side headlight turned off on its own and could be turned on again by flipping headlights switch off then on again. It would then turn off shortly again thereafter. A night drive in yosemite proved to be quite frightening with this happening over and over. I complained to toyota while my car was still under warranty and they denied the problem because they could not reproduce it. Shortly thereafter, the company sent a letter to all prius owners confirming the problem. It's disappointing to see that toyota knew about it yet denied it completely. When the letter came out, my car was no longer under warranty. The product was defective because it's lifespan had nothing to do with the amount of time it was used. I think to say the headlight flickers is incorrect-it shuts off completely and sporadically.
Toyota prius headlights intermittently working.
2007 toyota prius headlights failure. Lights flicker on and off during driving. Sometimes go off and stay off, sometimes don't go off for days. I was on the interstate a few nights ago and both lights went out. I slowed down and pulled over and at the same time turned the light switch off and on again and the lights came back on. The lights on the vehicles behind me gave me enough light to pull off the road, but what if there was not a vehicle behind me? the local toyota dealership states bulbs are blown and quote me a price of $525.00 and they tell me that blown headlights are not covered under extended warranty. My complaint is that if the headlights were blown, why do they work sometimes. And what if someone's lights fail and they can't see how to get off the highway in time to prevent an accident?
Hid headlamp on passenger side went out.flashed repeatedly and is now functional again.
I currently own a 2007 prius.the passenger side headlight shuts off intermittently when in use.i have also experienced the problem with my driver's side, but not as frequently.i have already replace the light bulb and this has not fixed the problem.i am able to quickly turn my lights on and off to turn them reactivate the light bulb.i noticed this problem around 50,000 miles.
I have been experiencing the same problem as most with the prius hid headlights.while driving in dark or low light times the headlights will fail nearly causing accidents.usually it is one headlight, but there have been several times in which both headlights have failed (serious issue).by turning the headlights off and back on temporary fixes the problem, yet the problem keeps occurring daily.in jan. 2010 toyota settled a class action law suit which only helped those personnel whose mileage was fewer than 50,000.what about the rest of the owners out there that are still left with this enormous safety issue.a safety recall needs to be done to protect all owners safety, not just those whose vehicle mileage is under 50,000.
56k on my 2007 prius. Driving last night on a dark country road and the lights flickered then went out. Turned them off and on and they came back on but it repeated all the way home. Now i cant drive at night till i get this fixed. Come to find out its an issue with these cars. Does someone have to die to get this taken care of?
I own a2007 toyota prius.when i start driving and turn on the lights, after a short period of time, the lights dim out.when i turn off the light switch, the lights come on bright and dim out again and return to full brightness after i turn them off and on again.this pattern continues until after the car has run for a period of time.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and the driver headlight intermittently turn off. I can turn the headlight switch off and back on and it usually turns light back on for awhile. The dealer cost for the headlight was $300.00 plus.
Headlights are intermittent, dealer says it may be the bulbs $322 and not in stock or the ballast $400 or both and can be both sides. The online forums are full of people with same problem and unreal repair bill quotes on 2006 up toyota prius.
Both headlights on our 2007 toyota prius have begun either to flicker and dim, or else fail completely, and apparently at random, whilst the vehicle is in operation.the passenger-side has suffered the problem for the last several months, again sporadically, but only recently has the driver-side begun to show similar troubles.it has proved very difficult to operate the vehicle at night, when the lamps can suddenly and unexpectedly fail, and leave the driver entirely at the mercy of his own, unilluminated, sight.the dealership has quoted a replacement cost of over $800 for both lights, and claims them not covered under the company warranty.
I own a 2007 toyota prius. The last few weeks my headlights flicker and then turn off with no warning. Sometimes only 1 light goes out but usually they both do given the time. This is a huge safety hazard if you are on a curve road and then all of a sudden see nothing. Toyota dealer says my warranty gold plus 6 years 100k miles does not cover this.
My priuses hid headlights will intermittently turn off while driving.initially, when starting the car, they will both work, but will often turn off or be very dim.it is almost impossible to see the road when it is dark and raining.we have even been pulled over one of them being turned off and received a ticket.i have replaced both bulbs ($175/ea) at the auto store and this did not correct the issue.
2007 prius for the past few months, the headlights will go out, not at the same time but one at a time. The only way to get it to go back on is to turn the lights off and on. This keeps them going for a whileand then the situation repeats itself. The problem is that i can't tell when it's happening all the time. I was told last night by a friend of mine one of my headlights was out. The other time i noticed it when my daughter was drivinghome from an errand. This is obviously a serious defect in the car and it should be taken care of by toyota.
One headlight intermittently but frequently fails; turning the light switch off and on will temporarily cure the problem.the local toyota service manager states that this is a common occurrence and that the electronic control unit integrated with the headlamp is probably at fault.since the front bumper has to be removed to gain access to the headlights, this is an expensive repair procedure.
Intermittent headlight operation. Low beam goes out, them come back on when lights are cycled on and off.
I bought a 2007 toyota prius on august 1, 2007.i didn't have any issues with my car until august of 2008 when i started having issues with my headlights and tail lights (they would go off and then when i turned the lights off and flipped back on, they would come back on again).twice while driving at night, all of my lights went out (headlights, tail lights and dash board lights)!i brought car into dealer and they didn't know what was wrong but replaced the headlights (to the tune of $1200 a piece).i didn't have trouble with my headlights after than until this year (august of 2009).my passenger headlight is going out and then flipping back on for a bit (although the bulb seems dull) when i turn lights off and then back on again.the problem is they won't stay on and it seems insane to pay $2400 a year for what obviously seems to be a vehicle defect; not to mention the safety issue of only having 1 headlight that works or tail light and dashboard lights going out while driving at night!
Headlights on 2007 toyota prius go out and then come back on when the engine is turned off and then back on. Several months ago this happened with the passenger side vehicle and a toyota dealership repaired this at no cost. Now it is happening with the driver side headlight and a toyota dealership will not fix this because the warranty is up. The warranty was up on the first headlight but issue was fixed at no charge. This is a safety issue and this is a common complaint.
Intermittent headlight operation on hid headlights 2007 toyota prius.both headlights went out at the same time while traveling on i75 last night.after almost wrecking, we pulled to the side of the road.after turning lights off for a while they came back on and started working again.this seems to be a frequent occurrence according to blogs on the internet.i contacted the dealer and they said if they had to replace the unit it would be in the thousands of dollars!!!!! ($1100 for headlight computer, $500- $600+ for headlight bulbs and another $1100 for light kits) i think that is completely ridiculous to expect someone to pay that much just to be able to drive there car safely!none of this was revealed when the car was purchased!how could anyone expect to pay that kind of money to keep there headlights working?please help, we cannot afford to drive safely now!
Intermittent hid headlight failure on my 2007 toyota prius.first noticed when pulled over by police - right headlight out, but came back on when turned lights off then on.left headlight has since periodically failed too.
When i drive my car with the lights on they randomly turn off. We have tried twice already to try to tighten this and it still turns off while driving. The bulbs are in good condition. I have kids and feel this unsafe to be driving.
My headlight on drivers side keeps going out. I turn the lights off then on again but now the light is almost burned out. I was told i need about 350 for the whole assembly. That's to much! no normal person has that just laying around and i've been pulled over for it twice now. If i would of know the maintenance on this car was so expensive i wouldn't of bought it!
My car's passenger side headlight bulb works intermittently.some times when it is turned on, it works, other times it does not.
My lheadlights flicker, and go out all the time...i have 2 teen daughters that are of driving age and they cannot drive at night due to the lighting issue...i have been on the freeway going upwards of 75 mile per hour on highway and both headlights have went completely out...i assumed toyota was a good brand it is soo dangerous to drive my car at night!!
This complaint involves a 2007 toyota prius on which the headlights went out suddenly.my wife and i both experienced single headlights and taillights going off intermittently in early 2009.then one night when we were returning home all of the lights in the vehicle went out including the headlights.we were on a hilly road in the foothills of south carolina and were fortunate not to have had an accident.we turned off the ignition, and when we turned it back on, the lights came back and we made it home.we took our prius in to jim barkley toyota in asheville, nc within a few days and reported the problem.they checked out the vehicle, found nothing wrong, and said that was all they could do.when we told them that we could have been killed and were still worried that the failure could happen again, they said that there were 1,000 miles of wire in the car and they couldn't check it all.we were not happy, but they offered no further help.then, at one of our subsequent 5,000 mile service checks at jim barkley toyota, we were told that they had replaced our headlamps at no charge to us.several months after this we received a notice (not a service recall bulletin) that hid headlamp bulbs"may flicker or intermittently be inoperable."the notice didn't say that headlights going out in the dark could be dangerous, but it would seem obvious that this was true.i am writing this complaint because i believe that toyota had known there was a problem with their headlights and simply stonewalled us when we first reported it.i am not seeking compensation or redress, but i want to report what seems to be arrogance and denial on the part of toyota.we are fortunate that we were not injured or killed, and so is toyota.
Passenger-side headlight intermittently fails.pulled over by police and issued citation warning for headlamp failure.headlight resumed working on the drive home, has failed again today.
Left headlight is intermittently failing.night driving safety is impaired by this.currently, 1 bulb is intermittent, but if both fail... This is a huge problem.happens most times the car is used, but not for sure.when it fails, i can usually fix it by turning the car off, and back on again.local dealer swapped the left and right bulbs, now problem is on the right.this indicates that the bulb is the problem, not the 'ballast' / computer.background:hid headlamps require high voltage to start, and medium voltage to operate.a computer or ballast does this voltage control.prius with hid have a huge number of failures in this area.toyota is stonewalling, and won't fix unless you've been a loyal customer of some dealership.this is a safety issue, and, in my mind, should have nothing to do with loyalty, or change in residence, or anything.i bought the car used [ w/37k miles on it, in may 08 ], and an extended warranty [ toyota 'extended care' ].i've since moved to canada, although i do drive this in the us.
Headlights, both driver and passenger sides fail.can be corrected temporarily by turning off and then turning back on.already stopped by police with a warning. Has been occurring for a month or more.happens in all conditions, sun, rain, cloudy, etc.
Intermittent failure of high or low beam, left or right headlight on toyota prius 2007 model.i have been unable, at times, to get the lights to re-start.i've been stuck with highway driving with no lights at night!sooner or later, this will kill someone.there are thousands of similar complaints on the net;this needs a safety recall!
While driving the passenger headlight will start to flicker and then go out. If i turn the lights of and then turn them back on they will come back on but then go back out again.
2007 toyota prius headlight problem.
While driving the front left or the front right headlight goes out, no warning.i don't know if they have ever both been off at the same time.
Both front headlights frequently turn off at the same time while driving.turning the lights off then on fixes the issue temporarily, until it happens again a short time later.this happens multiple times per hour.
While driving at night, both headlights simultaneously turned off, without warning.some panic,but, turned light switch off/on (pure luck on my part) and lights again came on -- probably within 10 seconds of having an accident or going off the road.no emergency pull-off lane, or area was available.
Hid headlight failure on 2007 toyota prius resulting in over $500 worth of repairs.headlight would come on for a short period of time and then go off and on intermittently.
Intermittent headlight, bulbs goes out, then relights when you turn the switch off, the back on. These are hid headlights.
My headlights in my prius are only 2 years old and are already going out. I rarely replace headlights in other cars and 2 years for a $500 repair is fraud. Nothing leading up to it other than the headlights just started flickering about a month ago. It occurs almost every time we turn on the headlights. Not corrected yet. The lamps were replaced right at about 2 years ago (they were damaged then).
Headlamps and tail lights subject to intermittent periods of failure to stay litwhile driving.not regular, nor consistent to one light and not the other.general unreliability of electrical road illumination system.creates a high potential for dangerous accidents with oncoming vehicles failing to recognize my vehicle profile accurately when approaching on narrow roadways.
I have recently been experiencing the headlights on my 2007 prius going out intermittently.when i addressed with my dealership, they replaced the bulbs on both lights.unfortunately after the replacement i am still experiencing outages with the headlights intermittently.it's difficult to know how often this occurs since it either needs to be nighttime or i need to see my reflection to know when it happens.i am convinced that the issue is not bulb related since when i cycle my lights off and back on, the headlights come back on. I have read via various articles and postings that other prius drivers (including friends of mine) are experiencing the same problems. I feel this trend indicates a faulty wiring or mechanical problem with the headlights which is not simply rectified by replacing the bulb. This has the potential to cause significant damage/injury when the lights go out at nighttime.
Hid headlight on driver's side went out.
Headlights intermittently turn off, cycling power turns them back on but will go off again.
Headlights on 2007 prius go out unexpectedly. I have called toyota and they will not acknowledge the issue.
This is a known problem. My headlights fail randomly left, right, or both. If i turn off the light switch then turn it back on the lights will come back. I believe toyota should acknowledge this as a design problem and fix it. This can cause a dangerous situation at night.
Headlight on passenger goes out intermittently.sometimes the headlight on the driver's side also goes out.dealer tells me that there is something wrong with the headlight and it needs to be replaced for a cost of $492.have less than 50,000 miles on my car.if both headlights have to be replaced, that will be near $1,000.this is ridiculous.toyota should do a recall and fix all of these headlights at no cost to owners.
While driving at night, the drivers side headlight went out with no warning.this is the third time this has happened.this time, a police officer issued me a verbal warning since he saw the light go out.no action has been taken to correct the problem as i was just beginning to research the cause of the problem.the lights will come back on.
I have a 2007 prius with 51,000 miles. For at least the past month, the passenger side hid headlamp has been going on and off periodically. Sometimes it has stopped working while driving and then will turn on again when i turn the headlamps off and on. Recently both headlamps had been going off and on at random. This was a safety hazard. On 12/2, i took the car in to a toyota dealer and was told both headlamps were burned out. At first they charged me over $500 and after i complained about this high charge, they reduced the bill to $289, noting i would only be charged for labor. In my opinion, the hid headlamps were defective, burned out prematurely, and the fact that the lights would go on and off at random posed a safety hazard.
The headlights on my prius randomly go dark.sometimes 1 headlight and other times both.turning off the light switch and then back on is a temporary fix.the problem comes back minutes later.this is very unsafe for myself and other drivers on the road.this happened while i was on the interstate going 70 mph last night!
Hid head light on prius goes on and off .dealer said it was bulb,after searching internet many people with same problem, and high cost of fix.
I recently noticed that the headlights on my 2007 toyota prius have been intermittently turning off while driving at night. I was first alerted to this situation when i received a ticket for driving at night with my lights out. I subsequently noticed that the passenger side light would go out and then more recently i noticed both lights turn off by themselves.in all instances turning the lights off and back on would re-set the lights to stay on (for a while).i also was alerted by other motorists that my tail lights were out - my daughter verified when we got home that the tail lights were off.the tail lights also came back on after turning the lights off and back on again.i took my car in for service and they charged me to replace the headlights & tail lights but did not indicate the cause of the problem.i am very concerned that my tail lights may still not be functioning at any given time and that one of my headlights is also out and both may go out at any time.in all previous cases of the lights going out there was no indication inside the car (warning light etc...) that the lights were off.there is no way to know that the tail lights are out and depending on driving conditions it is not obvious that one, or even both, headlights are out. *ln
Right headlight flickers when starting car, then goes out intermittently.known issue with 2005-2007 prius.
Head keeps going out - we've replaced it and now were having the same problem again.
The head lights, turn signals and fog lights turn-off randomly. *very dangerous!i've replaced the expensive hid bulbs, but the problem persists. I've taken the car for repair to the local, "thurston" toyota dealer, but they will not repair it under warranty or recall.
Passenger side hid head light will intermittently go out. But, the light will work properly again if it's turned off/on again.
I had no warning leading up to the failure with my headlights. The failure involves both headlights going off while driving. This failure started in july 2009 and continues whenever the headlights are on. The result is total darkness at night while driving creating a serious safety issue. The first time it occurred was on an unlit road with many curves nearly causing me to go off the road. I was able to stop without crashing and turned the headlight switch off and then on again; the headlights came back on, i continued driving and after a few seconds it happened again. In has now become a process of turning the headlights off and on constantly while driving at night. We drive the car as little as possible after dark.i have contacted the toyota dealership where the car was purchased and was told the headlight bulbs needed to be replaced and the cost per light bulb was over $350 each plus labor which is also very expensive due to the need to remove the front bumper in order to change the bulbs. I am looking atleast $1000 just to replace two light bulbs!!!! i was given no other options and the technician told me i would still have to replace these every one or two years. I searched online for others having this same problem and found that it is a very common issue and many people are having this same problem. I called the dealer again to ask about replacing the high intensity lights with the conventional headlights used on models without high intensity headlights. Although the conventional lights are available for the prius they will not interchange with the high intensity bulbs without major wiring harness changes. I was also told that even the prius with the conventional bulbs needed front bumper removal to change.
Today (and many other days) one or both of my headlights and/or taillights have extinguished completely on their ownwhile operating the vehicle at low and high speeds.this is especially frightening when both headlights extinguish where we live (out in the country where streetlights do not exist).on several other occasions, i have been pulled over on the way to work by various law enforcement organizations (local police, sheriff, highway patrol) due to my headlights and/or taillights being out.turning them off and then on, or tapping the taillight with my hand (obviously impossible to accomplish while driving) solves the problem for a few minutes at a time.every day, at least 5 of my coworkers inform me that i have a headlight and/or taillight bulb which needs replacing.i drive this car as a commuter to workand to drive my children.it concerns me greatly that toyota ignores this problem!
My 2007 prius has the hid (high intensity) headlights. Sometimes both headlights go out at the same time and sometimes just the passenger side headlight goes out. I originally thought that the problem was the bulbs so i replaced both bulbs just a few weeks ago with new bulbs, but the problem is still occurring. Sometimes when i turn the light switch off and then on again the headlights come on again. It seems to be a random occurrence but it is happening more and more frequently. This is a very dangerous situation especially when driving at night.
The hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius appear to be defective. When i turn the lights on initially, they both illuminate, but the lights dim progressively, and after several minutes the lights are essentially dark. This occurs in both headlights and started only this month. This is a significant safety issue, as it is very dangerous to drive without working headlights (particularly when one assumes that the headlights are working since they turned on initially). It is my understanding that the issue is beyond replacing the hid headlight bulbs; according to the repair shop i visited, there may be a defect with the hid electronic control units (ecus). I understand as well that this is a defect that has occurred in numerous toyota prius vehicles and that toyota in 2011 agreed to a settlement of a class action lawsuit that provided some repair coverage for certain owners.
Hid headlamps go in and out with no warning on my 2007 toyota prius. Research on line shows several people with the same issue.
No one injured. Minor problem, but toyota refuses suggestions "for legal reasons", so i have to report it to you, and hope that you will relay to toyota.good car, good dash lighting system, nice rheostat to dim the instrument panel lights at night, to assist in night road visibility.the problem is that as you dim the instrument panel lights, the lighted symbol for the emergency flasher light switch goes completely dark before the instrument panel lights do.so, on a dark night, you dim the lights to make the instrument panel lights just bright enough to read, without excess reflection or distraction, and the emergency flasher switch becomes invisible because its light went completely out before the other instrument panel lights did.this increases distraction and reduces reaction time when you need to find and turn on the emergency flasher light switch.i doubt this problem is limited to just my car.the simple solution (everything seems simple to the guy not doing the work) would be to design and wire the dash panel lights so that the emergency flasher switch light stays a little brighter than all the other lights, as they all dim.that way, the switch you might most need in a hurry will be visible, even if you have dimmed your instrument panel lights.quicker turn-on of the emergency flasher alerts following drivers sooner, increasing their safety, and mine.thanks for working to keep us all safer on the road, and to improve the vehicles we drive.
Passenger side headlight not functioning. Turned headlights off and then back on again, the problem went away.
The headlights on my 2007 toyota prius go off after they have been on for a little bit.this has happened to the drivers side and on the passenger side headlights.this happens every time i turn the headlights on.it has been happening since the beginning of the year.i have had two different establishments check the wiring and headlights and they have found no problems with the wiring or the headlights being burned out.the headlights can't be burned out because when the headlights are turned on both headlights are on.
My vehicle seemed to be having a recurrent problems with headlights. Initially it started with randomly turning off . I tried to get this investigated by the dealership but was told that these are sometimes driven by weather conditions and could happen. However later on i happen to understand that there was a hid recall. Unfortunately i never received the letter nor toyota dealership did their due diligence by validating active recalls and taking care of this for me. I am deeply disappointed with toyota and the dealership both for their laxity in being responsible as toyota to take care of this for a customer . As i never received the letter inever got an opportunity to respond to the campaign for the hid issue with toyota prius 2006 - 2009 models.
The right headlamp low beam works intermittently, i turn it on and off and it usually works again, my online research indicates this happens to many other prius owners and no recall has been issued as of yet
Drivers side headlight and passenger side headlight will go out randomly at anytime but so far both haven't gone out at once...have been stopped by the police numerous times for this.when i turn the headlights off and back on again then they come back on.this has happened in the winter and again this summer.something needs to be done about this problem as it is very annoying and dangerous especially at night.
2007 toyota prius - diver side headlamp goes out intermittently while driving. If the headlight switch is turned off and then on again then the lights go on again. Failure repeats itself.
2007 toyota prius, cid headlights simply go out for no reason.turning the headlight switch on and off a few times turn the headlights back on.but there is no way to tell if the light is off while driving.numerous internet forums show this as being a widespread and common problem with the prius.
My right headlamp has been intermittent for a couple years. It would resolve if i turned headlights on and off, it has become much more of a problem in frequency. I live rural without street lamps and it is becoming more dangerous. I was driving on a country road and hit a deer.
Recently purchased vehicle approximately 4 months ago.headlights suddenly go out while driving, are unpredictable and at times will not stay on.they may work for days and then suddenly will start going out.one headlight, both headlights, hi beams, lo beams, no pattern to what goes out or works when problem starts to occur.each time headlights are turned off and back on the result of what is working or not working is different.at times turning on high beams results in all lights going out at the same time.presents a dangerous situation making it unsafe to be caught away from home with the car at dusk.my 19 year old son spent his hard earned money to buy this toyota for transportation while away from home at college.toyota is unwilling to accept responsibility for costly repairs in a hit and miss game of lets throw money at the problem replacing parts trying to resolve it until they "fix it".i have no comfort that the problem is ever fixed regardless of how much money is spent since the problem is intermittent and may not be seen for weeks at a time.how can toyota get away with not addressing this safety hazard?
Front right light keeps going out, if i turn it off and turn it back on it works. Had the bulb replaced, still having issues.
The headlights turn off while driving.sometimes one , other times both.if i switch them off-on fast they come back on.so it's not a bulb. Toyota speculates that it could be a computer issue for each bulb and could cost over $700 each to fix. This is a very dangerous situation , we have a lot of joggers & kids on bikes in our area.if one light is out i don't always know & then i am now able to see their reflective material.please issue the recall before someone get killed.thank you
This is the well known hid problem on my 2007 prius. My car didn't reach the 90k miles yet and some cases the driver side hid buld sometimes does not come on after i turn on lights or sometimes it goes out while i am driving. One random way of fixing is to turn lights off and immediately on again. I am just about to replace the hid bulbs in pair first to see if this solves the problem, then maybe the ballast is the next on list as i figured out from the info available on the web.
For over a year i have had intermittent hid headlight issues with one or both lights going out. I have brought my 2007 toyota prius to the dealer and to an independent mechanic. Diagnostic testing in both cases show no error codes.this problem occurs about 3-4 times a month and can be remedied by turning the headlights off and on again. I was told by the dealer that if the headlights are replaced at a cost of 300 each it might fix it. If not a hid computer at $1100 and a new headlight assembly may be necessary for another $1100. I find this unacceptable and strongly feel this is a safety issue that warrants recall by toyota.
Headlamps turn off on their own intermittently. The left light will go off more than the right. I usually correct the situation by turning off the lights then back on. This problem has increased in frequency. I read in an online forum (priuschat) that this is a common problem.
Hid head lamps go out at random times on my 2007 toyota prius.car has 67000 miles on it.dealer says bulbs are about to fail and need replaced.cost is over $500.the lights will work fine for several days or weeks then will just stop working.i have been on a dark road and both lights went out.you have to turn the lights on and off to get them to work again.this seems odd that the bulbs will work for a period of time then stop working.one or both will stop working - no consistency.
1. Driverside front head light shuts-off by itself when in the on mode, passenger side head light stays on. 2. Occurs at random, there is only half amount of light being emitted from the headlights and this causes a dangerous driving condition.3. Brought car to dealer to have two tech's to see what the problem is only to be given the text book answer of the issue is "normal wear and tear". No repair was done at the dealership even though the vehicle was covered under warranty.
2007 prius, with hid headlights.both lights go out at the same time, leaving you in total darkness. When you try to turn the high-beams on in this condition the entire dash lighting system blacks out. This has happened on numerous occasions before we actually understood they problem. It was very infrequent at first, starting on thanksgiving 2009.it has happened twice this past weekend.i have called a toyota dealer and they tell me we need to replace the head lamps.i find it extremely difficult to believe that the entire lighting fails, because of a bad headlight, let alone add in the attempt to switch on the high beams and the entire dash lights go out.we have not been able to get the car to a dealership yet due to scheduling.
Headlights turn off while driving.i can turn off the headlight switch and turn it back on and the lights will work for a period of time and than the episode is repeated.
I have been reading excessive numbers of complaints on the web regarding issues with toyota prius headlight issues.some consumers have put out over a thousand dollars, others hundreds to get issues resolved and in some cases appear to be unresolved.i inquired at toyota regarding the issue and i was told there is no current recall but in the event one is ordered, those that have put out hundreds and a thousand plus would probably be reimbursed.has any investigation been conducted regarding this matter?in my opinion, this is a transportation safety issue with people driving down the road not knowing when or if their headlights are going to fail.
Failure of toyota prius hid headlamps, problem is intermittent and leaves me "driving in the dark." failed at 35,321 miles leaving my family in danger of crash. Cycling head lights return lights, but only for a few minutes.
Drivers side headlight fails intermittently.first failure was at 39k miles.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). 2007 toyota prius..headlights randomly turn off while driving down the road. Sometimes it the right light, sometimes it the left light, but now both lights are going out. The last time this happened (yesterday) was when the brakes were applied stopping at a stoplight. Sometimes this happens 3 times in a half hour trip to and from work. I took this in to toyota in mcminnville, oregon and they said there was nothing wrong because they could not replicate it. This has been on going for over a year now! i have also read on the internet that this has been going on since about 2002. I think there is a problem with the circuit board or software running the lights. Toyota should investigate this before some one gets injured or killed if they haven't already.[xxx]
While driving home late at night, the hid headlights started failing. First, the driver's side went off, then the passenger side went off. After driving to the shoulder in the dark, i turned off the lights and switched them back on. I was able to make it home with the passenger side light working for the rest of the way. Driver's side failed again after 10 minutes. I ordered replacement bulbs online and replaced both lightbulbs. Passenger side seems to work fine. Driver's side however turns itself of anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour. I am told by toyota dealer that the ballast may be defective. Ballast replacement is about $250 parts and $100 labor. My headlights were already changed under "warranty" at around 35,000 miles for the same problem.going by the countless complaints about the prius hid headlights on the internet, why is there no recall?toyota is clearly creating a security risk that may cost lives. Is the nhtsa going to wait until someone actually gets killed because of failing headlights before mandating a recall for toyota?
Hid bulbs (front headlights) go out on my 2007 toyota prius.they are on sometimes,and off at other times.replaced the first one at 28k miles, now at 46k the other one is doing the same thing. This is an obvious problem with the high intensity bulbs.
2007 toyota prius hid headlight failure.passenger side is intermittent,, quite often both lights will fail leaving no lights and a very dangerous situation.driver has no warning that headlights are off , especially during poor weather,, but daylight conditions.just after warranty period ended.dealer suggests bulbs,, others suggest controller.new (expensive) bulbs are probably only a temporary fix,, leading to continued future failures.
Hid headlight suddenly turning off.the problem has occurred almost randomly in our 2007 toyota prius since nov 2009.the lights go out sometimes one, sometimes both headlights.the problem is almost always resolved by flipping the headlights off and then back on again - however that is a temporary solution as the headlights sometimes go out again within a minute.the occurrences of this happening are difficult to discern as one cannot always tell if just one headlight goes out.however the problem does appear to be random - daytime, nighttime, rain, snow, bumpy or smooth roads.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed.the dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle under warranty, which would cost several hundred dollars to repair.the dealer banged on the headlights and they illuminated again.the contact was advised that if she banged on the headlights, they would function correctly.the failure was not due to the electrical system.in addition, the two brake lights also failed.she continued to drive the vehicle because the failure did not recur for some time.in november of 2008, while driving and entering the highway, the passenger side headlight dimmed again.almost immediately, the contact was pulled over by the police and given a warning about the headlights.the dealer stated that they would inspect the failure and, if the banging worked, this would remedy the issue unless the contact chose to repair the issue at her own expense.she scheduled an appointment with the dealer, but had to cancel.in december of 2008, while driving with one headlight, the other headlight failed.as a result, neither headlights were illuminated.while reading other complaints on the issue, the contact noticed that one consumer stated that when the headlight switch was turned off and then on again, they worked properly.this remedy was successful in alleviating the contact's failure.the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was approximately 53,000 and failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Hid headlamps on 2007 toyota prius dim and then go out.this happens everytime the lights are used.one headlamp has been replaced at the cost of over $200 and now the other headlamp exhibits the same behavior.
I have previously filed a complaint regarding this vehicle # 10520690.now this vehicle can no longer be driven at night as both headlights go out while driving.this is extremely unsafe and scary.if this were the only vehicle i had to drive i would have a real problem because i can not trust to drive it after sunset.toyota needs to fix this problem!
I have a 2007 toyota prius with 24,000 miles on the clock. My driver's side high intensity discharge headlamp has failed prematurely. My toyota dealership has quoted me $193 for a replacement headlamp and over $350 to have them replace it. This is outrageous. I have also seen on various online bulletin boards that this is a consistent problem with prius and that toyota is not accepting responsibility for what is clearly a defect.
Headlight turns off randomly, and start again when turning the lights off and on again, then goes off again.
Both headlights suddenly went out while driving on an unlit mountain highway. Happened again the next night while driving on another highway. Turning the light switch off and on again brought the headlights back on. Previously, driver's side headlight would suddenly go out intermittently. This was the first time both headlamps went dim at the same time. Very scaring and dangerous situation as there was no visibility as soon as the lights went out.
We have a 2007 prius that we love. However, both headlights turn off unpredictably, and the passenger side headlight is often off, again unpredictably. One of the rear passenger side taillights, not the brakelight, also turns off from time to time.
On 10/16/2010 my husband and i attended a wedding reception at a lodge in the sierra mountains northeast of lake tahoe. The lodge was reached by driving our 2007 toyota prius from our hotel at lake tahoe northeast on nevada state highway 431, a steep, winding two-lane road over the summit of mt. Rose at an altitude of 7,100 feet above sea level. After the reception was over we left to return to our hotel. When we left the lodge it was early evening and the sun had set, so we drove with our headlights turned on. Approximately one mile down the road both headlights suddenly went out, plunging us into complete darkness. Since we could not see the road, which had no shoulder, a hillside on the right and a steep drop-off on the left we had no choice but to come to a complete stop. At this point we feared that we might fall victim to a vehicle ramming us from behind since we had no lights on our car. I desperately turned the headlight switch on and off trying both the regular and high-beam settings and, finally, turning the car off and on. This seemed to work and the headlights came back on. But after driving about another mile the headlights again went out. Again, by manipulating the switch and turning the engine off and then on, we managed to turn the lights back on. We then proceeded safely to our hotel without any further incidents. We experienced no additional problems until december, 2010, when we noticed thatthe headlights seemed to be dimmer than they should be. Then in january, 2011, one of the headlights went out permanently and we took the vehicle to a toyota dealer for service. I wish to point out that we had no prior indication that the hid headlights were dimming or otherwise malfunctioning. Neither had we received any communication from toyota that there could be a problem with the headlights or with the electronic control unit. Our experience on october 16, 2010, was a life-threatening situation which could have resulted in a major tragedy.
Passenger side headlight keeps going out on 2007 toyota prius.dealership has replaced headlight now wants 1100 for whole assembly but i see this complaint all over the internet and the toyota people say toyota is aware of issue but has done nothing about it.the car is to dangerous to drive i have received two tickets for my light being out even though i show them the service receipts.a cop told me not to drive the car.the light works as soon as you turn it off and back on.very dangerous while on the interstate at night to be turning your lights on and off.very upset toyota owner at the lack of reaction from the manufacturer.
While driving to work one headlight went out and stayed out until i stopped the car turned off the lights and then turned them back on.this went on for a week and we took the car into toyota dealership where the replaced the bulbs at no charge cause we were under warranty.however, this problem has continued to happen over the last 80000 miles.now we are seeing both headlights go out at the same time and or one or the other.we are tired of purchasing new headlights over and over again. .
2007 toyota prius hid headlight on passenger side goes out after 1 minute of driving.will relight momentarily after power switch is turned off, then on.issue began shortly after expiration of 36k mile warranty.repair quotation:$950.issue impairs driving visibility.
Since buying my 2007 prius, i have had an ongoing problem with either the driver's-side or passenger-side headlights going out, usually within 5-10 minutes after starting the car. On one occasion, both headlights went out at once while my husband and i were on a bridge on an interstate highway. The headlights usually come back on after quickly turning the light switch off and then back on. I talked with a repairman at my toyota dealer about the problem several months ago and he indicated that toyota had gotten some bad bulbs. But i find it hard to believe that is the problem. I began experiencing the problem shortly after buying the car when i was stopped at a driver's license check and the police officer told me the driver's side light was out. When i arrived home about 15 minutes later and checked the light, it was on. Clearly this is a very dangerous situation.
2007 tooyota prius. Occasionally at night, the headlights go out without warning.*mwthe incident happened three times.
I have a 2007 toyota prius with 98,000 miles and the right hid headlight goes out intermittently.if you turn them off and back on they work again.it is obvious that the bulb is not burnt.it appears to be some type of electrical problem with toyota.
Since 2008, the headlamps on my car have been going in and out. The dealership replaced one of the lights in 2008, but it has continued to be a problem. Sometimes one light goes out, while other times they both go out and it can be quite dangerous. They will usually come back on when turned on and off, but it's still dangerous, particularly on the interstate traveling 70mph at night if both lights flicker off. A quote of approximately $500 was given to repair the vehicle at the dealership. Toyota hasn't been very forthcoming with support, knowing that there are multiple reported issues with the hid light and it's the most common complaint on websites regarding this make, model and year.
2007 toyota prius headlight (passenger side, driver side or both) randomly fails but then works when headlight switch is cycled off and back on. This behavior occurs to either side separately and sometimes both at the same time.
The hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius are beginning to go out for a matter of seconds while i am driving at night.my car has 37k miles on it, and i feel it is entirely too early for these headlights to be going out, when they are supposed to last longer than conventional headlights.
I was driving my car in the dark and the head lights failed leaving me driving in complete darkness. When i stop my car and turned it off and back on the headlights come back on. I was driving at that moment on an circle exit ramp that had no street lights; complete darkness.
My headlights have been turning off randomly either separately or together. As time goes on they are getting worse and worse to the point of where they won't stay on for more than 2 to 3 minutes until i have to manually switch them off and on again. I have been pulled over countless times for this and it's almost getting to the point of dangerous because i can't even tell when they go out. If someone didn't see me they would hit me head on. I don't feel safe driving my own car at night out of fear of getting pulled over or getting hit because my headlights will not stay on at all. I've had enough of this and hope there's something that can be done because they've already been replaced and nothing has changed. Something needs to happen because i know i'm not the only one with this problem.i've heard of countless reports of this happening.this happens randomly without warning or reason. They will flicker at any time any place no matter what. I can not keep them on for anything. Please i'm begging for any kind of assistance for this matter. I love my car and don't want to have to get another one for this. I've already tried fixing it and nothing has changed. I'd really appreciate any help possible.
Passenger front head lamp intermittently goes from on to off to on...
The head lights in our 2007 toyota prius turn off for no reason. Sometimes it is just the right headlight but it is changing to both headlights now more and more often.the result issometimes total darkness at night while driving creating a bigsafety issue !
Front left hid headlight failed completely, resulting in unsafe driving situation.please urge toyota to recall the headlights on this vehicle.thank you.
I was pulled over while driving at night by kansas highway patrol and advised that the passenger side front headlight was out.i exited a few miles up ahead at wichita and spent the night.the next morning i drove to my original destination of enid, ok and took the car to the toyota dealership for service, and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong because the headlight worked perfectly.since then, i have had problems with that headlight working only intermittently and i've taken it to my home dealership in columbia, mo (machens toyota) and been told they can't find anything wrong.my daughter has been stopped in this car by local police twice, advising her that the headlight is out, and i've been told this same thing by friends on numerous occasions.it seems that the headlight works initially when turned on, then it ceases to be illuminated after about a minute or so.if i go ahead and turn the lights completely off and then turn them back on, it will work again for a minute or two and then go out again.i have "googled" this and discovered that this is a common problem, and some consumers have spent up to $2600 trying to get various parts replaced and still, the problem has not been fixed.this appears to be a serious manufacturing defect and i cannot or will not be able to afford spending thousands of dollars trying unsuccessfully to remediate this important safety issue!
Driver's side headlamp is intermittent on 2007 toyota prius. Neither dealer nor toyota has given a definitive answer on the corrective action. One time they say it is the ecu; the next time they said it was the headlamp. Failure was not duplicated at the dealer so they do not know what to do. Calls to toyota do not provide any definitive corrective action other than what we have already doneturning the lights off and then back on negates the immediate failure. Police have stopped my wife for the problem once.
The car's hid headlamp just goes out sporadically. So far, it is "solved" by turning headlamps off and on again; but it repeats itself.the front right strut was broken shortly after we bought the car (55 days ago) and needed replacement. We replaced strut.
My 2007 toyota prius was purchased new, and within a year, i began experiencing intermittent problems with my hid headlights.my driver side headlight would flicker, then go out -- only to turn back on if i completely turned the lights off & back on again.toyota replaced that one after i complained that i had only had my car a year, and these bulbs were supposed to be "long-lasting."now, my passenger side headlight is doing the exact same thing.this time, toyota said that they would not pay to replace the second headlight, and it would cost almost $500 -- for one light!one month later, after the 2nd headlight began working intermittently, now my driver side tail light has stopped working as well.i have never had so many lights go out on a car that i have driven ever -- especially one that is just now 2 years old!!i am extremely frustrated, and feel that my electrical system on the auto is completely unreliable and unsafe.
Passenger side headlight kept going out while driving the car.it was hard to notice unless you saw the car's reflection.if we turned the lights off and on again, the light would slowly come back on.this would happen on both short and long trips.we took it to the dealer on april 11, 2008, and they replaced the entire headlight assembly under warranty.
2007 prius - hid headlights intermittently going off by themselves. Activating the headlamp switch off / back on restores lighting, however, they may only last a few minutes before going off again. No warning except for the law enforcement officers who continue to stop me at least once a week to indicate to me that i have a light out. How much longer before i am ticketed? request to the dealer for assistance indicates toyota's position is to replace both lights at the owners expense of close to $1000 for parts and labor. Totally unacceptable for a definate safety issue, or must someone die before toyota accepts responsibility?
Hid headlight random failure while driving prius.unreliable to drive vehicle during the night.
The passenger side headlight bulb on my wife's 2007 prius goes out intermittently, after it's been turned on at dusk. Turning the lights off and then on again makes the light work for a short while until it goes out again. Not something we should be doing while driving down the road. The dealer told her to wait until the light goes completely out before bringing it in to be replaced. I tried to replace it for her but found it required quite a bit of skill and quite a bit of time. This has been an on-going problem, since christmas, 2009.
I own a 2007 toyota prius.at some time in july of 2009, after about 34,00 miles, the driver side hid headlamp began to intermittently dim or fail, but when the headlamp switch was turned off and then on again it would temporarily resolve.this type of failure - either dimming or going dark - would then happen again sometime in the next 30 minutes to 24 hours.i find this dangerous since one never knows when one is driving with one headlamp out unless one keeps checking.i have taken it to the dealership today but do not yet know whether it is under warranty or not.in any event, based on other complaints i have seen in the nhtsa database, i believe this may be a generic problem with the hid headlamps or other electrical parts in prius of the 2006 and 2007 years, so i thought i should report my experience.if this problem persists or re-appears after putative repair,i will file another complaintor will amend this complaint (not sure whether i can do the latter).
Headlights flicker and go out even after replacing the right headlight that seems to be the problem.not safe to be going ddown road and headlights go.out completely. .it has been happening for.nearly 6.months.had headlight replaced 3 months ago.
I own a 2007 toyota prius with hid headlights- the headlights intermittently go out.it can be very dangerous at night.it seems to be a common problem with these lights and cars.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving at night approximately 45 mph when the headlights began to flash intermittently making it difficulty to see; yet, the contact was able to continue driving . The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer offered a customer support program which provided a remedy for the high intensity discharge headlight. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,500.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and have recently experienced the headlights flickering and than going completely off if you turn the switch off and than back on they work again.it first started with the passenger side and than went to the driver side and than both lights went out together. This is a safety hazard to say the least and toyota needs to at best notify their consumers of this problem and at least assist with the cost to repair it.
The drivers side headlight goes off. There is no pattern as to when it happens. The lights must be turned off then back on for it to light again.the car was taken to the dealership for repair + 1 year ago. The service was paid for, to no avail.thought continues to go out.we ha e been pulled over by police officers for ha ok nguyen a light out.i feel this is a salt f etc issue and it appears it is a problem with many toyota cars. Something needs to be done.
I have a 2007 prius and the left headlight has gone out.i contacted the dealership and they told me that it is a good idea to replace both headlights due to the cost of labor.the cost for two bulbs + labor; $650!the car is just about to hit 2 years and i'm having to shell out over $600 for headlights!i did some research and this looks to be a common defect with the prius.if it's a common defect, why isn't there a recall for the car?i don't care if i have the hid's, but i didn't have a choice from the initial purchase of the car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the headlights failed. The contact was able to turn the lights back on. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Several months ago about june my headlamp intermittently would go out. When i would stop to try and fix it or see what was wrong it would be working again. I would be thinking it was working until a police man would stop me to tell me my headlamp was out.i finally took it to the dealership and they claimed the bulb was blown. I know it was not because it was working intermittently. They replaced the bulb at a cost of 400 dollars. I then heard from a friend who owns a prius they have the same problem. I decided to look online and see if anyone else has had this problem and it seems to be a common problem with prius owners.
Almost every time i use the headlights, one or both will extinguish at some point.if i turn them off and back on, they will come back on as if nothing had happened.the occurrence is random, but happens most of the time i use them.sometimes i can see when one goes out, but frequently, i don't know until i either get on a very dark road or am stopped behind another vehicle and see the reflection in their car.i think this is dangerous on at least two levels - they will go out when i really need them or oncoming traffic won't see me properly.
I have a 2007 toyota prius with hid headlights.the headlights will randomly go out while i am driving, but if i turn them off and then on again they will both work for a while.this doesn't seem to occur in any kind of predictable pattern.i feel that isa safety problem since headlights are necessary to drive at night and working headlights are required by law.
My passenger side hid headlight works intermittently. If i turn the headlights off then back on then the headlight functions.i only have 46,700 miles on the car and the hid lights should last longer than that.i've noticed the problem at least once every 2 weeks.
Driver's side headlight goes out while driving.i have been pulled over by police and given 2 verbal warnings.when i notice the light is out i turn the lights off then on and the light will illuminate again.i am now noticing that the headlight will "turn off" anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour after turning on.my passenger headlight was replaced while still under warranty (6 months ago @ approx 33,000 miles).i now wonder if both headlight were going out without my knowledge?(i have fog lights and drive in the city).i am now at 42,000 miles.(i drive approx 2,000/ month).so within a 6 month period both lights have to be replaced.unfortunately, i am now out of the standard warranty and i will have to pay $400+ out of pocket to repair.
I recently bought a 2007 toyota prius. Over the course of driving at night i have noticed that the passenger side headlight will go out. When i first turn on the lights, both headlights come on; but after a few minutes the passenger side one will dim and go out. The documentation that came with the car indicated no accidents, no car trouble, and no major repair.
I own a 2007 prius with the "upgraded" headlamps... Before the car reached 50,000 they began to flicker and cut off ( at night on the highway)turning them off and then back on resulting in the lamps working again...however, one continued to flicker and go out and i would turn them off and then back on before the other lamp would go out... I am sooo not happy that i am having to pay for replacement bulbs due to the fact that the computer that is responsible for the light source is fried... They should be glad that #1 they came back on and #2 that no one was inured or killed when traveling on the highway at night when the faulty equipment went out.i am hoping these will be recalled at some point....by the way i am also pregnant and was traveling with my other 2 children at the time.
My headlights began flickering intermittently about two years ago. Dealer said nothing is wrong because they worked when i was there. 18 mos ago the driver side went out. Bought two bulbs but before i could replace the driver side came back on again and the passenger side went out. Then they went back to being intermittent - as they are now. Basically they flicker or go on and off. Ridiculous.
My 2007 prius front hid headlamps shut off while i was driving down the ca 14 freeway! i turned the headlight switch off and then on to get it back working again and barely avoided an accident. Driving at 70mph and have the road go completely dark is dangerous for anyone!!!
Head lights failed to work while driving at night.
Right front headlight goes out, when i turn lights off and back on, the light comes back.was told that unless i can reproduce the problem, the dealer can't fix, but then was told i would have to replace the computer that controls the headlights, for over $1000.
My 2007 toyota prius headlights have been going on and off one at a time, and in the past month both have gone out at night. I have to turn them off and on to get the headlights to come back on, and this doesn't work everytime. I have been pulled over numerous times by the police for a light out, only to show them it isn't out. Toyota will do nothing about this.
I own a 07' toyota prius with hid head lamps.the passenger side light goes off intermittently while driving.turning the switch on and off gets it going again.the dealership said that it's a hid controller that needs to be replaced for $800.00 plus dollars.my car has exceeded the 36,000 mi warranty, but is within the years (less than two years old).i noticed several other prius while driving with lights out and check online and have discovered lots of people with the same problem.i feel this is a manufacturers defect and should be fixed @ the expense of toyota.have you received other complaints?can you help?thank you,best regards,jeff rich
Driver side headlamp went out and passenger side headlamp flickered.this made it very difficult to see.after turning the lights off and on again the lights came back on...but continued to act up.i sent an email to toyota below is the email thread of their response.i am shocked by the response!!they told me the hid headlamps are designed to turn off to prevent overheating!see below.from: "ask toyota" <[email protected]>to:[xxx]sent: saturday, september 14, 2013 6:09:08 pmsubject: headlamp/ballast problem [incident: 130913-000071]thank you for contacting toyota motor sales, u.s.a., inc.we apologize for the issues you are experiencing with the hid headlights on your 2007 prius.by design, hid bulbs will turn off if the bulb is starting to overheat in order to protect the electronic control unit. There are times by simply turning off the headlights and then back on; the hid bulbs will turn back on.we are not aware of any part updates regarding the hid headlight system for the prius. We can't guarantee that a design change would be made, but your honest feedback may help us to evaluate different alternatives.your email has been documented at our national headquarters under file #1309140862. If we can be of further assistance, please utilize the following link to find a variety of avenues to contact our offices, http://www.toyota.com/support/contact.html.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Headlights on 2007 prius continue to go out during driving.i have been on the highway and had both lights go out without knowing it.i feel very unsafe in this car.toyota quotes over $150 for parts to replace each lightbulb.which, i am told, may not correct the problem, it may be in the controller.
I have a 2007 prius and the left light keep going out. It will start flickering and get dim..... Then go out. When you turn it off and back on it will be fine again. 15-20 min later same thing will happen, flicker then dim and off. Its a real safety issue, imagine you drive a long trip at night and you have to keep doing this process?? i am not the only that has the same problem, thousands of owner online has the same problem. Please spend some time and investigate. Toyota says they are old bulbs but definitely not.
Intermittent headlight and brake light failure. If i turn car off and on again, lights work. Was pulled over by a police officer in january. I have headlight failure about once a week, and i likely to continue to get pulled over and cited. I have taken the car into the dealership and they are unable to find a problem.
The headlight was on, then turned off after a few minutes. Took the car to a local shop (dealer price is way too high), replaced the bulb and board, problem persists. Search internet, found a lot of posts for the same issue. It is a car we bought for my 16 year-old daughter. Now we are horrified. We do not know if there is a fix for this problem, and how can our government not force toyata to fix the problem. We paid a boundle for this car even it is used, now we are stuck and will be worried to death when my daughter drives is in the dark. Please take action, it is serious.
The driver's side headlight on my 2007 toyota prius fails intermittently without warning causing reduced lighting while driving and potentially dangerous unexpected conditions.this has been happening for approximately three weeks prior to the date of this complaint and has not been successfully repaired to date.*ln
Vehicle hid headlights just stopped functioning, they are still intermittent at this time, with the problem getting worse by the week.by shutting the car off, they may be turned on again, but only for a (variably) short time, sometimes less than 2 minutes, sometimes more than 15...
My 2007 toyota, prius passenger side randomly stops working. When turn off the switch and turn on it starts working. This has been going since mid april of 2010. On 08/18/2010 both the headlights stopped working on the freeway. As soon as i turned off the switch and turned on, both head light started working. I have talked to another prius owner and he seems to have the similar problem with his headlights.
Headlights go out while driving, and come back on when headlights are switched from on to off then back on again.this can happen 1 time during a trip or multiple times.diag of issue is not easy and usually multiple parts are replaced trying to fix the issue.
Passenger headlight low beam functions intermittently.at some times the light is at full intensity, at other times the light is completely dead, and sometimes the light output is a fraction of full output. Hid lights should last 150k plus miles.toyota dealer wanted $400 to replace bulb and would not guarantee this was the problem.independent repair shop wanted $190 for same repair.this is an enormous safety hazard and sort of crazy that toyota has this defect and has not determined the root cause.
Hid headlight on driver side keep going off sporadically while driving.
Headlights on 2007 toyota prius intermittently flicker on and off. Currently, manually turning the lights on and offtemporarily fixes the problem, but the problem still remains. I was told by the toyota dealer, where we bought the car, that i need to replace the ballast and both bulbs, which is expected to be ~$1400. I've read that this is a common problem for the prius (2004-2008) that is usually noticed at around 40,000-45,000 miles; my prius has ~40,000 miles. My prius is currently no longer under warranty, but was told that the required parts are not under warranty anyway.
Headlights keep going out on relatively new vehicle.purchased 2007 toyota prius toward end of 2007, beginning of 2008.passenger headlight went out at 28,000 miles and was replaced under warranty in july, 2008.five months later, drivers side headlightstarted to go out and was informed this would need replacement, replacement cost approximately $200/event.now passenger headlight placed just over 1 year ago has gone out again.dealer offers no recourse except replacement each time.do not feel replacing headlights every year is safe or fair, especially at excessive charges for service.
I have had a 2007 toyota prius and bought it new.it now has 40k miles and hid lamps will go out when driving or idling.sometimes both lights will go out at the same time.this is a safety concern.the lights will typically go back on if you turn off the switch and then turn it back to "on"i have read other prius and toyota owners in the prius chat site with similar problems.hid lamps should last longer than 2 years.
Reading about the headlight issue, also exists on my car. Has been this way since i bought it with 148k miles on it. I had the one headlight die thing happen. Dealership said they knew about the issue but that it wasn't part of a recall. I had to get lower voltage aftermarket headlights to get 2 to work at the same time and to avoid the $400 cost of replacement bulbs. Rediculous. I was afraid the headlight left on would shut off as well. You'd think toyota would take responsibility for an issue occuring on all their same type of car, but they haven't. Very disappointing. Sorry, even with one headlight hid bluish light, still hard to see. We really need two working lights and no stress when it comes to replacement. This should be an easily affordable experience, but its not. Read on the web, lots of other people also have this issue and it doesn't go away.
I have a 2007 toyota prius. Was informed by people and mechanic that my front left headlight was out, this started in 2010. If i turned the headlights off and on again, the headlight would come back on. Goes off randomly. Asked toyota to replace it after i received a notice about a class action lawsuit in calif about the same problem with toyota prius's. Again in 2012 was pulled over by police twice and informed that my front left headlight was out. Turned lights off and on again, and light comes back on. Happened randomly.
Both headlights failed while driving. On my way to an event, i noticed that i could not see in front of my vehicle. I turned on and off the high beams, which caused the normal beam headlights to work. As i dropped off my car at valet parking, the valet told me that both my headlights were off. I turned them off and on and they started working. Since my vehicle has 59,000 miles, it does not apply for the class action settlement toyota negotiated a few months ago. However, i believe many 07 toyota prius vehicles that have more miles than the extended warrantyallows are having this problem.i have reviewed the database and noticed several recent complaints that state both headlights have gone off, which is different from the hid vehicle issuesin the pe09019. Because of that, i believe this is a more serious problem and defect and odi should investigate this problem.
Normal use of headlights; however, around 45k miles the right front headlight will turn on, but then cuts out after 5 minutes. I have to repeatedly turn the headlight switch on and off, again and again, to get the headlight to operate correctly (i.e. Stay on). This is a safety issue.
Driver side headlight will begin to flicker and then shut off completely.turning the lights off and turning them back on relights the headlight only for it to happen another 10 to 15min later on average.
Intermittent and unexpected failure of both headlight bulbs (independent of each other, and not usually at same time).turning headlights off then on will usually remedy the situation temporarily.has been happening for about 18 months, possibly more.started when vehicle only had about 35,000 miles.one time almost had an accident driving at night, other driver said that she did not see me approaching due to headlight failure.has not been corrected.
The driver side headlight keeps going off, when driving the car, even with a brand new bulb in.also, one time, both headlights went out when iwas sitting at a stop sign, and turned on the turn signal.huge safety problem!the lights come on when turned on initially then go off as i am driving on any road.
2007 toyota prius headlight goes out.
Intermittent right hid headlamp.problem started about 40k miles.the light dims, flickers and goes out.turning lights off to on will fix issue temporarily.same problem reported by thousands.repair costs vary from $300 to $2000.the problem occurs daily.each time there is a risk of being in accident.toyota and nhtsa are aware of the problem but nothing being done about it.
My 2007 toyota prius hid left/right lights goes off intermittently when driving!! sometimes both of them go out at the same time, it is so dangerous. I contacted the toyota dealer and they want $300 to replace head lamps, but do not guarantee that it will fix the issue. Last night i was stopped by police because my driver side head lamps was out, but i had turn off, then on the lights, and it was back on. I believed this is a well known issue with the toyota prius and toyota should do the right thing and fixed it. I hope that toyota does not wait for a major accident to do the right thing.
Right side headlight turns off when lights are on. Will turn back on when lights are turn off and back on.replaced light with new bulb but did not solve problem.
There are intermittent problems with both headlights and both tail lights on my 2007 toyota prius.bulbs have been replaced but the problem persists.my prius includes the hid headlamp package.headlights will appear to work when turned on initially, then one or both will fail while driving or stopped.failure can be temporarily resolved by turning the lights off and back on.time to failure is not consistent; failure may occur within 60 seconds or may not happen at all during an hour long drive.the tail lights appear to work randomly.i noticed the driver side tail light was not working, but later found it working and passenger side tail light was not working instead.this problem has resulted in one police traffic stop.
Hid headlights work intermittently and randomly. When it first occurred, i replaced one lamp. It continued to work intermittently. Now both will work randomly. When one goes out, you can turn the headlight switch off and back on and both will work.
The passenger side headlight went out a few weeks ago. It came back on intermittently, and then both headlights went out.
Headlight on driver side intermittently goes on and off (mostly stays off) and has been doing this for 60,000+ miles (i have 127,000 miles on it now).i got quoted a huge amount to replace the light - $100+ for the light and one hour of labor.ridiculous!i see that many more have had this same problem and i just think toyota should do something regarding this obvious defect.so, decided to do this official complaint. I should have done this a long time ago!it is very dangerous driving around with one headlight but who is to say the problem would fix itself even if i get the light replaced.something is terribly wrong!
Toyota prius 2007, headlights goes off at various times, on both sides, turning the headlight switch off and on fixes the problem temporarily.
2007 toyota prius headlight goes out intermittently.
Headlights are unreliable, they can go off (one or both) at any time. This problem is well documented on many internet sites
I have a 2007 prius. The last 3 months my headlights have intermittently flickered, and gone out. I rec'd a letter from toyota stating that this was a common problem with 2006-2009 prius'. Replacing them will cost $300 +, i have researched this problem on this website, and the problem is consistent! if this is a toyota defect, why are we paying for these bulbs? this is a safety issue!
Passenger side headlight randomly turns on and off.
Headlights on toyota prius 2007 fail intermittently.
Complaint involves failure of the hid headlight system on 2007 toyota prius. I have had both hid headlight bulbs and electronic control units replaced before 36,000 miles and the headlight system has failed again before 60,000 miles. Fixing the problem requires replacement of hid headlight system by toyota, costing $2,000 and seems to last less than 30,000 miles before system fails again. Symptoms involve intermittent flickering or failure of one or both headlights. Light returns briefly if light switch is cycled off and then on again. If toyota is unable to solve this obvious design flaw, then they should be forced to replace these items indefinitely at no cost to the owner.
Low beam headlights burning out consistently after a very short time. Last one only lasted about 3 weeks.
The passenger side headlight quits operating at random intervals. There is no consistent reason. If the headlights are turned off and then back on then the headlight comes on again. After a random amount of time (from a few minutes to hours) the light will go off again. The toyota service people say have no fix for this problem. Replacing the headlamp does not seem to solve it.
Driving at night and my passenger side headlight works intermittently.works for 10 minutes and then fails. Hid type headlight on 2007 toyota prius.. Only problem on passenger side headlight.
2007 prius hid lamp failure.driver side (left).initially turns on and then immediately dims to no light.
The headlights (single or both) turn off while driving at night . I turn them back on and both seem to work for a few minutes and after a few minutes the problem occurs again, when 1 or both lights go off.
Hid headlamps failure. Driver side headlamp was going out randomly in august 2009. Vehicle is in warranty (20k miles) and dealer replaced bulb at no charge. In october the same problem began to occur on the passenger side. Again, the dealer replaced bulb at no charge. These bulbs are very expensive and difficult to replace and should last longer than 20k miles.
Head light get turned off while driving. Left side head light goes off more often than right side. Right side headlight goes off while driving too but not often like driver side. I replaced hid light bulb and computer controlled ballast. But the symptom is not changed. The worst case frequency off was every 5 minutes.
Left front headlight goes out after a few minutes.if you turn the lights off to let them cool, it will come back on for a few more minutes.
Hid headlights. Intermittent side to side failure. Today both at once, could reset by turning off, then back on. However they both failed a few minutes later. Very dangerous @ 65 mph in the dark.
6 months ago had both headlights replaced. Today only the highbeams work.
Headlights go out while in on mode.
I have a 2007 prius. I have experienced intermittent problems with both head lights turning off. Sometimes they both go out at the same time. The first time i took it to the dealership they said they could not recreate the problem. I took it in yesterday and one bulb was replaced for $275. I understand i am not the only one who has had this problem. I am concerned about drivingat night, because both lights have gone off at same time.
This is a known problem with 2007 toyota prius... Headlights on my prius go out intermittently posing a safety hazard while driving at night. Either one headlight goes out or the other. You have to turn headlights off and on to correct. There were 2 occasions when both headlights went out at the same time. I was driving home on the freeway late at night and could have been killed. My mechanic informed me to replace the left and right front headlight ballasts and bulbs. This is a major safety hazard and toyota should be held responsible!.
Headlights are intermittent on both sides. Major safety issue. I have replaced the bulbs twice in less than a year and the issue still persists. It isn't the bulb the headlights are defective.
In early 2008 during normal driving at night both hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius went out at the same time. I reached for the stalk and rotated it both ways, and they came back on. I figured i did not turn it fully on, but some weeks later both lights failed again while driving at night. The dealer replaced both bulbs, but nothing else. The car had about 21,000 miles on it. Now, august 2009 the passenger side bulb has failed twice at night that i have noticed. Both times it came back on after being turned off and back on, as both times before. Current mileage 52,433. I worry that both sides will fail at the same time again while driving at night. This is not at all safe.
I have a 2007 toytoa prius with hid head lights the passenger side goes out about every other day. When i turn the headlights off than on the light will come back on.
Passenger side headlight shuts off after 10 to 15 seconds of use and will remain off until the light switch is cycled from on to off back to on. The problem remains even after turning switch on and off. Replaced bulbs and problem still remains.
My 2007 prius head lights turn off while driving.in most cases only one light will go out at a time.but there has been at least 3 instances in the last week where both lights have turned off while driving.i turn the light knob off and on when i notice the outage.
2007 toyota prius headlamps fail intermittently.when the lights are turned off, the headlamp turns back on.the replacement cost is excessive for an intermittent failure.
Driver's lights intermittently turn off.passenger light first went out, now both! defective hid lighting system.reported to dealer, only they simply want to charge me $500 to replace both lights.toyota refuses to address issue as defect.
Hid headlights on 07 prius stop working while car is operating. Now with 111,000 miles both lights are turning off randomly. Problem started when the car had 36,000 miles. Very concerning issue.
Headlights failed. Lights went completely out (both sides) while on high beams while driving on a rural windy road.i could have been killed!i had to pull over when they went out and i was driving on a rural windy road with lots of deer.i called my husband and he had me turn on my fog lamps to get home.my lights then only worked on low beams, but then with in a few days the passenger low beam goes out after about 5-10 of operation.now both, on low beams are going out after 5-10 minutes of operation - high beams do not work at all. Took to dealership, told me it is the hid lights and would cost over $300 to change both.this is insane!!!!! your agency knows this is a safety problem and has decided to let big corp get away with robbing us.you are just as bad as toyota for letting them knowingly get away with this and not even warning us owners about this happening.in addition, my rear drivers side tail light is now out and i was pulled over for a fix it ticket.something is seriously wrong with the prius and you are covering it up.
On multiple occasions one or both of the headlights on my 2007 toyota prius have gone out without warning.the lights come back on when i turn the light control completely off and then turn it back on.the lights will then work for awhile before turning off again.there is no alarm or notice the headlights have gone off.i reported the problem to toyota (800-331-4331) two weeks ago.when and if they return my calls, it's typically right before the person calls goes home for the day.on multiple occasions, i have called and there have been "communications errors" on the toyota end.they tell me someone will call within 24-72 hours and we start all over again.in my opinion, they are avoiding me.
Front passenger headlight intermittently goes on and off with no reason.if the other headlight would burn out, i would be left in the dark.replaced headlight and computer sub assembly $514.00old part not availablethe day after this was repaired, the other headlight started doing the same thing!suspicious?
The hid head lamps on my vehicle flicker and go out.if i switch the lights off and on again they light back up.this happens intermittently and randomly.it has happened several times while driving on the highway at speeds in excess of 70mph at night and i feel unsafe.toyota has refused to accept this is a safety problem, but it is a very common issue with this generation prius.
The headlight on my 2007 toyota prius touring has started to randomly turn off. If i shut them off and turn them back on both headlights come on. Stopped by state cops for only one headlight but when he had me turn them on both were there. $228.00 to replace one bulb. Waiting to see if it is fixed. 37000+ miles on car.
2007 toyota prius hid headlights randomly go black.as i'm driving either one or both of the headlights go black.the only way to fix this is to manually switch the lights off then turn them back on.i've taken this to my toyota dealership (sloane toyota) and they couldn't find any problems.
My headlights keep going out for no reason. The bulbs are not burned out but they will go out and i have to turn them off and back in. It makes driving at night very dangerous.
Driving late at night on the interstate and both headlights failed. Couldn't see anything. Quickly turned headlight switch off and then back on and the lights came back on. Failed again every few minutes. If flipping the switch on/off didn't work we most likely would have all been dead as it was so dark out you couldn't see the road or anything else to stop safely. Had to pull over for the night and stayed at a hotel. Replaced the lights at the dealership. To afraid to drive at night so don't know if the problem still persists. So don't know for sure if it was the headlights or an electrical switch malfunction.
Head lights turnoff while driven the car any moment at night unable to see the road.car is burning oil too fast with only 70000 miles.
I own a 2007 toyota prius with hid headlights.the vehicle currently has 55k+ miles on it.starting at approximately 30k+ miles the driver's side headlight started turning off at random times while driving.i first noticed this when pulling into my garage and seeing that only one headlight was shining on the garage wall.i made an appointment to have the bulb replaced, but the next time i operated the vehicle the headlight worked normally.i canceled my service appointment accordingly.over the following 12 months, through to now, the driver's side headlight will occasionally turn off while driving.if i turn the headlights off and then back on, the driver's side headlight will start working again, although sometimes dimmer than normal.as the problem happens inconsistently and there is no particular event that i can do to cause the problem, i have been unable to recreate the failure for toyota service.
While driving our car, the driver side light has been shutting off. If you turn the light off and on it usual comes back on. Recently we have had both lights shut off on their own while driving. This is extremely dangerous, but fortunately we were able to turn them back on by turning the lights off and on. I contacted toyota and they said they extended the warranty for this problem to 50,000 miles, but our car is 4,000 miles past. They admitted this was a problem but offered no remedy other than taking it to the dealer. Not only is this a very expensive problem, it is a very dangerous situation. I was driving on a dark country road when the lights turned off, and i was essentially driving blind for a short time. At the very least i feel that toyota should tell all of it's prius owners that the potential for this problem is out there. Some quick investigating on the internet shows that this is not an isolated problem. It appears to be a rather common problem. I am writing in hopes that toyota can be persuaded into doing the right thing to protect the safety of their customers, because they made it clear that they are not willing to do so on their own imitative.thank you!
I was driving my 2007 toyota prius when the left headlight suddenly went off. I had to stop the car because i could not see well. I turned off the headlights and turned them back on. Subsequently, the left headlight was working fine again. This incident has happened several times before and involved the right headlight. I took the car to a toyota dealer and the right headlight was replaced. Now, the same incident is happening with the left headlight.
Passenger-side front headlight works intermittently.turns on okay, then dims and eventually goes out.
I own a 2007 toyota prius.one of the headlights went out and i had the bulb replaced a couple of weeks ago.a few days later the other headlight quit, but when i arrived at the repair shop, the bulb was working so it was not replaced.a couple of days later, at night, both headlights began flickering and then both went out at the same time. I took the car to steve low toyota dealership in la crosse, wi and they replaced both bulbs.they told me it could happen again and i am terrified that it would happen at night.
My headlights would suddenly turn off and i would have to manually turn it back on.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and the hid headlights will unexpectedly shut off while driving.
In the beginning we would be driving down the road the left headlight would go out then the right side starting going out. If we turned them off and right back on the would come on and sometimes stay on and sometimes not. Then occasionally the y will both go out at the same time leaving totally in the dark. We replaced the bulbs and that helped for a while but they started again. I then replaced the ballasts. That did no good. This is not only annoying but a big safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact stated that the visibility diminished and the passenger side headlight failed. She turned the headlights off and turned them back on. The failure occurred intermittently. The driver side headlight was replaced in 2009 under warranty. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for costs associated with replacing the passenger headlight. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.
When i turned my car on to go home my dash lights did not work or backup cam or seat belt alarm nothing was showingi could not tell if i was going forward or backwards etc i parked it turned off 2 times then 5 mins later it can back on automaticallyfixxx this.
I was driving down the road at night in my 2007 toyota prius and both headlights went out.every time i drive at night one of the lights will go out. This is a routine thing with the car. I took the car to the dealer and they said they know about the problem but it is not a safety issue. Toyota said it would cost me over $800.00.
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
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. Since january of 2008 the right headlight failed intermittently when the headlight switch was turned off for a few seconds it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the light bulb assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was concerned that the light bulb failure was a manufacturers defect; therefore, he should not pay for the repair. The manufacturer will be contacted. The headlight wasn't repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 95,000.
My 2007 prius has began to have intermittent headlight outages.if i turn off the headlight and back on, then sometimes it comes back on .there is also flickering.there is a class action lawsuit related to this problem, yet it has limitations as to who it covers.i want to get my complaint registered so you may give a recall consideration.toyota need to fix this problem.they are charging $300 to replace this bulb, and upwards of $1100 if it is a faulty controller.*ln
Headlights (hid) both work intermittently everyday since car was one year old.
Passenger side headlight goes out while driving. Must turn lights off and back on to get it to work again. Stated it's the bulb, assembly, and computer causing the issue. It's a known problem with these vehicles with hid lighting systems.
The right hid headlight on my 2007 prius shuts off intermittently when the car is in motion. The failure is intermittent, and it is unclear when it first started and how frequently it occurs. The headlight turned off last week and made it dangerously difficult to see a pedestrian on the side of the road. There was no incident, but the experience was troubling. Toyota has disclosed issues with hid headlights in their "2006 through 2009 model year prius hid headlight customer support program" and offered to reimburse the full cost per conditions in owners warranty. After a 30 minute phone call to the local toyota dealer and them 60 minute call to the toyota customer service experience center the discussion re-enforced that there was 'no way' to cover the cost outside of the 5 year 50k mile warrantee and thus am supposed to pay $300 to the dealer to fix the defective headlamp and ecu that is probably the actual source of the defect (lamps generally work a long time if they get correct/stable source current).for several years i inquired during annual state inspection checks to check the headlights as i sometimes had trouble seeing at night. The lights worked when the car was not in motion and hence always passed inspection.the toyota five-year warrantee seems arbitrary and not relevant for intermittent failures that may or may not have been diagnosed within that time window. Toyota should be culpable for fixing the defect cars identified as having the problem. It seems unfair for toyota to belatedly announce a known defect but limit responsibility to time or mileage of an owner's warrantee. Shouldn't potentially hazardous defects be serviced by toyota regardless? why should toyota collect service payments from customers to drive a vehicle with headlights that stay on all the time when they know they don't work and crap out?
2007 toyota prius headlight failures. Problem first appeared after 3rd year after purchase. The driver's side or passenger's side will go out after about 10 minutes of driving. I have replaced the bulbs 3 times so far and still no fix.toyota has recently reduced the price of their bulbs from $300 a piece to $150 a piece with a $300 labor charge, but only warranties it for 1 year. Which is still too expensive and not a solution to the problem, but a stalling tactic.
Headlight(s) inadvertently turn off while driving. Either passenger or driver side headlight(s) turn off. The headlight(s) will turn back on when the on/off switch is switched off then switched on again. Having googled this issue, i was surprised that this is a chronic complaint and toyota is aware of this issue but has not been forced to recall. Toyota needs to recall as consumers are being charged for repairs as well as costs for fix-it tickets.
Problem with lighting turning off at night without warning. Both lights turn off at different times. Upon turning off and back on they turn on but turn off soon thereafter. Apparently known safety issue subject of lawsuit and settlement for low mileage car. Nhtsa should compel manufacturer to fix the problem.
High intensity head lamps will go out on my 2007 toyota prius.very unsafe, especially if i am on an unfamiliar road after dark.toyota claims that there is not a problem, but they also say that they do not know why they go out.they also have promised to pay for new bulbs if i have them installed by their tech, which i understand, but they charged $150 to install and i have not rec'd a refund check for the bulbs.this a definite safety issue if they can't figure out how to fix them so it does not re-occur.the car had less than 50,000 miles on it when it started to happen.
I am having extreme problems with my 2007 toyota prius with xenon headlights system.they turn on an off randomly.most of the time only one headlight is on but they come and go.sometimes they go out altogether when i am driving at night which is extremely dangerous and scary when my toddler is in the car.i can turn the headlights off and back on and they will stay on for a while but inevitably go out again.i think this is a huge problem that toyota should address as there has been no recall yet.i read multiple complaints on the internet of prius owners with the same problem.i would not mind paying to replace the bulbs if they were burnt out but this is clearly an issue with the lighting system.please help!
I own a 2007 toyota prius. Last fall, the hid lamp on the driver's side went on and off and on and off then burned out. It was covered by warranty and replaced. My current mileage: 32, 122. The hid lamp on the passenger side went on and off, on and offand was replaced 2/23/11 at considerable cost to me. I was told by the dealer that this is a common problem with this vehicle. Consumeraffair.com reports the several complaints, as does the prius chat line. I contacted toyota's main office, filed a complaint and was told by the csr that he's had several complaints filed. There is a major safety issue for night driving with these hid lamps. So many folks are aware of the problem but toyota doesn't seem to be claiming any responsibility for these - what seem to be - defective hid lamps. Part of the safety issue is that they go off and on so the driver may have no idea that one or both lamps are dark unless reflected in the rear of a car in front of the driver. At what point will toyota commence a recall for these hid lamps -.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the instrument panel, the headlights, and the tail lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the headlights were replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 75,642.
Headlights go off for no reason while driving. This happens several times a week.
Toyota prius headlight system failure. Lights flicker on / off. No apparent cause. Very dangerous. Frequency is daily and multiple times per day. Many other owners report that replacing the hid bulb at $500 - $1,000 is not the solution. Problem returns. Appears problem is in ballast or computer. Dealers will not replace ballast until they have already collected $500 for bulb replacement. Then want another $500 for balast replacement. True system cause hs not been confirmed.
I have a 2007 toyota prius, and the driver's side headlight has been giving me problems for about the last 20k miles(50-70k).toyota dealer said it would cost over $400 to replace the bulb, but i can turn the lights on and off to make it light up again. Seems like this is an electrical problem and not the bulb.when searching for a cheaper alternative, i ran across how many of the prius are having the same problem.i live in a very rural area with curvy winding roads getting home in the evening.when that light cuts out i can hardly see the road.i don't know how this isn't a safety issue, especially when it could happen to both as i read has happened with others.
Intermittent headlight on 2007 toyota prius, 46,000 miles, light shuts off at anytime, will go back on when you turn headlights on/off quickly, light shuts off again...
2007 priusstarted driving with headlights on.drove from a well lit area with many street lights into an without any overhead lighting.realized that the lights were not operating, while i was trying to determine what the problem was, looking at theheadlight switch, i veered into an adjoining lane, luckily there were no vehicles in that lane.eventually i turned the lights off and then back on again and they worked properly.now the lights randomly turn off, passenger or driver side, while driving.i continually check the lights and turn them off and on to restart the lights.i have not had the lights fixed, i am waiting for toyota to issue a safety campaign and to extend the warranty on this issue.
One vehicle headlight keeps going out but when you turn the lights off at the switch, then back on the light comes on again. The dealer changed the bulb despite us telling them the light comes on if you turn the switch off and back on. We had the connector checked and cleaned to no avail. I did a little research and it turns out that many other prius owners are experiencing the same problems. This is a safety issue that is very expensive to troubleshoot and fix.
Left headlight of vehicle was out completely. Stopped and restarted car and light returned to normal. This event has happened twice before. In october 2009 both sets of headlights went out while driving on a township blacktop road at night. This required stopping car and repeatedly turned lights on and off and restarted car. Lights finally returned.
Head lights went out at night. Had them replaced at aaa repair shop in san jose,ca. Cost $300. Toyota wanted $600.00. Then they went out at night again on dec 2010 replace again in susanville,ca. Cost$300.00. Then toyota came out with recall notice with a written report to replace lights and power unit all at once. Then they just went out again dec 2011. Do not know cost yet. No accidents from these outages but there could have been. They went out at night not at the same time but could have. This time only the driver side went out. It comes on then goes out then comes on again only for about 30 seconds. I think there is trouble with the power unit or bad design.
Right headlight will go off.recycling the switch will usually relight the lamp.
2007 toyota prius - only have 46000 miles and passenger side headlight flickers and then dies. Seems to be an epidemic with prius owners. Replacement by dealer would cost $465.00. I've talked to many other prius owners and almost 80% have had the same problem and the remaining 20% hasn't reached that problem yet. The headlight assembly is of poor quality that (1) goes through light bulbs every 40000 - 45000 miles, (2) the cost for the replacement is extra for a $10 bulb, (3) toyota will not replace the head lamp unit. If i turn the light off and then on, it will light up for a couple of minutes and then flicker before going out again.i have been stopped 4 times for this problem.
Within 15000 miles, the passenger side hid headlamp began flickering and would randomly go off.this was replaced by the dealer free of charge. At about 30,000 miles, the drivers side hid headlamp began randomly shutting off.this has become more frequent and is becoming a safety hazard.*cw
2007 prius hid headlamp goes out intermittently. One has already been replaced under warranty and the other is now going out after warranty expired. Headlamps should last more than three years.
One or both headlights will fail while driving. Problem can be alleviated by turning lights off then on again.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and the headlights intermittently turn off.i can turn the headlight switch off and back on and it usually corrects the problem.i took it to the toyota dealership and they ordered new bulbs saying they were going out.the bulbs are hid bulbs and the dealership said hid bulbs go off intermittently just before they go out.this does not sound like it is reasonable.also, i have researched this problem on many different sites and located hundreds of threads that describe the same problem. Most refer to the computer being the problem and having the bulbs replaced prior to the computer replaced does not correct the problem.
The headlight on my 2007 toyota prius, flickered and quit functioning.the car has 27,000 miles and the repair is around $500.is a recall in process?
I've been having issues with my right headlight going out intermittently. If i cycle the power the headlight usually comes back on. The dealer says there's nothing wrong. I've been pulled over once for an equipment violation already. Last night the headlight went out leaving me with limited visibility. As i rounded a corner i almost hit a deer standing on the shoulder as i couldn't see him/her due to the limited visibility.
Hid lights turn off anytime they want for no reason. Turn lights on and off turn back on possibly stay on for seconds or for awhile. This is complete crap and very frustrating. I see tons of complaints online and no fixes. If toyota wants to fall to the wayside they should continue to make products like this.
My 2007 prius with 36,655 miles experienced the intermittent headlamp failure.drivers headlight would randomly go off, but work fine other times. Eventually, it failed completely.i contacted my local toyota dealerships service department.their diagnosis determined circuit check revealed an internal short in headlamp ecu (electronic control unit) caused bulb to short. Replaced ecu and bulb. Operational test verified repair. Repair and parts covered under goodwill policy.the installed parts note part #90981-20015 bulb, hid and 81107-47150 computer sub-assy.my regular mechanic said that the ecu is equivalent to an igniter, which regulates voltage and current going to the headlamp, similar to a fluorescent ballast.my mechanic said the ecu is covered under the 3 year / 36k warranty. My replacement was covered at no charge under a ?goodwill policy? because i was only 655 miles over 36k. (the initial headlamp failure occurred when i was out of town & mileage less than 36k.) the toyota service manager stated off the record that service managers can internally approve such replacements up to 70k miles. However, those in the 80-100k mile range will likely not be approved.i attempted to convince them to also replace the passenger side headlamp as a preventive measure, but they refused. I?m sure it?s a ticking time bomb. With 42,554 current miles, both headlamps now work correctly.this is a known issue with the toyota prius and should be recalled!someone could be killed or seriously injured with random headlamp failure at night or in poor visibility conditions.and even if it weren't a dangerous situation, it is a known defect which they are aware of and responsible!
Both 07 prius headlights intermittently go off. Took to dealer and was diagnosed as headlight bulbs were going out. For lifetime bulbs to last just 2 years isn't near a lifetime bulb. Dealer states the cost per bulb was $175. This issue has been happening the last 2 months.
Hid headlight goes out intermittently.
Headlight hid lights goes off without any reason. Problem has been found in various vehicles as per the online forums.
1. The right-front headlight often goes out after the car has been driven for a while. (fortunately, both headlights don't haven't out yet!) this really should be considered a safety issue - why isn't there a recall?2. The back-up camera often stops working for a few days at a time. This is a problem, given the very poor visibility the mirrors have behind this car.
2007 toyota prius.passenger side headlamp turns off after several minutes of operation.it will come back on if you turn the headlights off and then on.this is a serious safety issue that one headlight goes out and it requires that both be turned off to come back on.
Since about 3 months after buying this, the headlights will randomly go out all the time. I have been pulled over countless times. It's a complete safety hazard. It's not the bulbs. It's the underlying ballasts. Which i'm told can cost upwards of $3k to fix. It's a lot of them from 2006-2009 models. They were sued over it but they never recalled it. I bought mine after all that was long and done so i can't do anything about it. It's a manufacturer default that they should fix!
Intermittent failure of driver's side headlight. The light will come back on if the light switch is turned off and then back on, and willremain on for a an unpredictable period of time, some times as long two weeks before failing again.toyota has advise me to bring the vehicle to a service facility when the light is out, but the light fails on weekends, holidays, or late at night when the dealership is not open.an internet search disclosed that this headlight failure is a fairly common defect in 2007 prius.
The right headlight was intermittently going out. Also, occasionally, both lights would go out. If i turned the light switch off and back on, the light(s) would come back on.i took the car to the dealer and they indicated that i needed new bulbs ($250 per bulb and $200 to change the bulbs).i had 49,000 miles on a car i purchased new in aug 2007.since the car is out of warranty (3yrs/36k miles), the dealer would not cover it.the dealer did "comp" one of the bulbs so it ended up costing me $400.subsequently, i accessed the internet and found out that this is happening to a large number of prius'.these are the hid bulbs.i am working with the toyota customer relations on this issue.
About a year ago, the passenger head light started going out.we would select the lights off and then back on and they would come on.this would happen a couple of times in a 30 mile trip.more recently both head lights would start going out.sometimes it is the left, sometimes it is the right, sometimes it is both headlights.it is getting more and more frequent.today, at 6:30am (still very dark outside) both head lights went out approx 6 times in a 30 mile trip down the interstate. I have talked to toyota about the one headlight before and they said they are aware of the problem, but they will not cover any cars over 70,000 miles.they say that the headlights will never go out.for one light, it is $400.reading forums they say it can be a computer module which runs approx $3500.i believe that this vehicle is incredibly unsafe if both of the headlights are going out while at high speeds (or even anytime while it is dark outside).
The headlight on mine toyota prius is intermittent.
Passenger side headlight goes out periodically and when lights are turned off and then back on, headlight works. I read about this problem on priuschat.com and so far there does not seem to be a fix for this. I was stopped tonight by a state trooper and when i turned the lights off, the headlight came back on.
Hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius regularly burn out after a few minutes driving time.usually the driver's side, sometimes the passenger side, at least once both went out.when they are turned off for a short time and turned on again, they both come back on, at least for a while.
Hid headlights on 2007 prius have failed intermittently.the problem is corrected when i turn off the headlights and turn them back on.this happens on a random basis and is continuing.
I own a 2007 toyota prius (touring edition) with hid headlights.my headlights continue to flicker as if they are going out, and quite often i notice that one or the other bulbs isn't working.once i even had both headlights go out without any notice on the dash board, and only noticed they were both off when entering an unlit street.
My 2007 toyota prius has been experiencing premature failure of the hid headlights for the past month. They alternately go on and off by themselves sometimes both together. One incident involved them both turning off one night on a dark country road without any illumination. This threw me into immediate panic as everything went completely black. It was only by luck that i was alert enough to have a mental picture of the road that i was on and was able to quickly slow down while navigating away from known obstacles. Once stopped i turned the vehicle off and on and the lights returned and remained on for the remainder of the trip. Quite a dangerous event. Last night i was traveling on an illuminated highway and was subsequently stopped by a state law enforcement officer. When asked if i knew why i was stopped and i replied no, he stated that it was due to my drivers side headlight being out. When i inquired toyota for a price to have this situation corrected i was told $1000+ for the cost of materials and labor and it was not covered under warranty. This situation truly is a safety hazard that needs to be corrected immediately at no cost to the consumer under an official recall. I have to think that there are others out there with a similar problem.
On my 2007 toyota prius, i am having intermittent front headlight (hid) failure. I have less than 30k miles on the car and have noticed that the front driver's side hid works and then doesn't work, then comes back on. I have not gone into the dealership yet, but i have read hundreds of forum postings at http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/replacing-headlight-bulb-t910.html that all have had the exact same problem with no resolution from toyota. This is a safety hazard!!!
The right headlight went out on my 2007 prius that has 40k miles on it.i didn't know the headlight was out. It was pointed out to me at the time of routine maintenance.i don't know how long i've been driving without a headlight. There's no warning signal in the car to alert me to the problem. I had the bulb replaced and it is working now, but i have since learned that this problem is not uncommon and is likely to recur so i'm concerned about it.
Condensation in 2007 prius headlamp for 6 months.i have a platinum extended warranty in effect.toyota will not repair or replace the defective headlamp under the warranty & will not acknowledge responsibility for an obvious manufacturer defect that according to internet researchis a very common problem in toyota vehicles.
I own a 2007 toyota prius.i have noticed on several occasions (sometimes other drivers point it out) that one of the headlights goes out.then, at other times the other headlight goes out.usually, when it happens, turning the lights off then back on correct the problem.however, this doesn't always work and usually it doesn't last very long.i took the car into our local toyota dealership.both headlights were working at the time.toyota refused to do anything stating that in order for them to diagnose the problem i would have to bring it back when one or both of the lights fail.this is a known issue (a "bulletin" has been issued).i called toyota corporate and they agreed with the policy.the problem is a safety hazard (the failures occur randomly.also, i'm afraid that, like other complaints that i have read, i will be pulled over by the police and ticketed.in that event, if the headlights are working when i am able to drive to the dealership, toyota will refuse to fix the design flaw and driving without your headlight at night is definitely a safety hazard.i don't know why this doesn't qualify as a recall.the car is still under warranty.mileage is about 33,800.
I have a 2007 prius with hid headlights.on an intermittent basis, one of the headlights will not operate or will stop operating.turning the lights off with the switch on the stalk will restore operation.not a good thing to have to do on a dark two lane rural road on a dark night.as an example, yesterday during a rain filed day, the headlights were turned on as required by maryland law.we were leaving to drive to pa when my wife got in the car she noticed the right headlight was out.off and on did not seem to make a difference.after arriving in pa, i had to drive on a dark and rain filled road and i believe that the right light was working but the left (driver side) was not.i was taking my son to the er and did not have time to trouble shoot the problem.today, in the middle of the day, both headlights were fully functional.i first noticed this problem about 10 months ago on a night trip.the problem has occurred three or four times over the time period.i know i will get a huge bill from toyota to replace the bulbs and that may or may not solve the problem.it is a huge safety issue.
Suffering from the commonly reported hid headlight intermittent outages.it is outrageous that the cost of replacing a single headlight is over $400 at the local toyota dealer.the vehicle age does not exceed the normal mtbf for the bulb.i have already replaced the left headlight and now the right one has gone out.i replaced 1 headlight in 45 years of driving before i bought this prius.now 2 headights go out. This is a design defect.and can go out while driving.the failure mode is intermittent before total failure.
Headlights turn on and off intermittently - 2007 pruis.for evening hours driving,at the start of the trip the headlights are turned on and there were times that they remain on for the entire trip. Other times, the lights will be on at the start of the trip and then they just turn off and do not come back on. You can manually turn the lights off and on and they will come back on. Both headlights turn off together.i just noticed the occurrence at the end of the month of august2010. I had to stop driving the car in the evening hours.the car has 32,000 miles, i called toyota and established a case number.i took it to my dealer. They said that they had seen this problem. They stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. After a discussion, they went ahead and replaced both headlights at their expense.the headlights appear to be working fine since the headlight bulbs were replaced and if they did any other work related to the problem it did not appear on the documentation that i received.since the lights turning on and offwere intermittent and both lights went off rather than just one due thebulb burning out, i believe that their is a strong possibility that thisproblem with the lights will re-occur.
The headlights on my toyota prius failed. Came on some times then after turning on and off. The wire harness to the bulb of the headlight seem burnt, and after reading hundreds of complaint just like this, toyota has a problem-i have a problem -hundreds of dollars to replace headlight bulbs is insane and not the only issue here.
Hid bulb failure. Bulb on passenger side was sometimes on and sometimes off. Bulb is v. Expensive (~$200) and replacement by dealer costs another $100.
The headlights on my 2007 prius go on and off by themselves. I bought this vehicle in the usa and made no modifications.turning the lights off and then on manually resets them and they work for an unknown period of time until they go out again.these are hid lights.
Head lights on 2007 prius with 59987 miles keep going out and you have to turn them off to get them to come back on.dealership says it is going to cost 826.00 plus tax to fix the problem even though i have the platinum extended warranty.
My right headlight went completely out. I went and purchased a new set to replace both lights and had them professionally installed. Not even 3 months later my driver side headlight went out. Within 2 weeks of this happening my passenger side just went out again.i had nothing at that point and had to drive with high beams on to make it home. I have only owned this vehicle for 4 months and feel this is going to be a constant situation to deal with.
On numerous occasions i have been pulled over for faulty headlamps but as soon as i power the lights off and back on the bulb is operational.i have taken the car to toyota multiple times and they have been unable to determine the cause of the problem.they are telling me to replace the entire wiring for a problem that has been posted publicly since the 2006 models came out.this should be covered by a recall as it is unsafe.the lights go off while the car is still or in motion.note i bought the car used in 2010 but it's clear that this has been an issue since the car was new based on the web forums i have been reading.
While driving, the car's headlights suddenly turn off whether it be the right or left light. The only way to make the light turn on again is to flip your headlights off then on again. And even then, the lights would seem to do the same thing but in shorter intervals of time. I happened to receive a ticket for "driving without headlights" when in fact they just turned off without my knowledge. I have brought my car into toyota with this being a popular manufacturing defect amongst other 2006-07 prius models, but to my surprise, the cost for bulb repair would be approximately $660. Even after such payment was given and repairs were performed, that would not fully guarantee a full fix on the problem.
Front driver side headlight keeps turning off intermittently and at random while driving. The car has been in to the toyota service department several times but the problem can not be isolated. Several on-line forums suggest this is a manufacturer defect with the hid or electrical connection and have been charged thousands of dollars replacing bulbs, light housings, and connectors without fixing the issue. This is a major safety concern and traffic violation to be driving at night when your headlight can turn of at any moment. Please have toyota address this issue immediately.https://priuschat.com/threads/headlight-problem.34584/https://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/prius/2007/lights/headlight_randomly_turns_off_while_driving.shtmlhttp://www.toyotaproblems.com/trends/prius-headlights/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1f8h7himfehttp://www.kctv5.com/story/18609018/kctv5-investigates-prius-headlight-problems
Every day the headlights go out randomly at night.very dangerous.
The headlamps on my 2007 toyota prius intermittently fail. They periodically flicker. The headlamps operate after being turned off for some time.no crash yet! dangerous situation!
Over the last approximately 6 months, the high-intensity headlights on my 2007 toyota prius with less than 45,000 miles on it (bought new, all scheduled maintenance done) began randomly going out.sometimes just one, sometimes the other, sometimes both at once.turning them off and back on makes them work, sometimes for a long time, sometimes only for a few minutes.it is very frightening and dangerous to be going down a dark road and have your headlights go out!most recently this happened tonight on i-215 south in riverside county, california.
I have a 2007 toyota prius with hid headlights. Recently the drivers headlight will go out for a short time (10-20 min) then come back on. It will do this intermittently.
Hid headlights on 2007 toyota prius fail intermittently.turning light switch off/on sometimes makes light(s) come back on.driving country roads after dark with no headlights is very dangerous.toyota acknowledges the problem, but still wants an arm and leg to repair problem.apparently headlights, and computer board with ballasts need replaced to completely fix the problem.
The event leading up to the failures would be driving the prius with the lights on.the high density lights just randomly stopped working.the failure happened many days together and then there were times when there was long breaks in the problem occurring.one or both high intensity head lights would stop working while i was driving down the road.most times turning the lights on and off would get them to work again.i was fortunate as icould have had an accident when i could not see ann most times my two young boys are in the car with me..i spent $500 at the toyoto dealer ship to replace these headlights and the dealership said this still may not solve the problem
For a few months, the left hand side front headlight has gone out, if i turn the lights off and then back on again, it comes back on.however last night, while driving on a dark nc highway both lights went out.they came back on when i turned the lights on an off again.this happened two more times.it is clearly a safety issue that i see many other prius owners experience.it is entirely possible both lights have been going out for some time, since driving on dark country highways at 70 mph is not something i regularly do.
Tonight for the third time recently, both headlights went out, one at a time.neither low or high beam worked after they were out.i have previously reported the intermittent loss of both headlights and was able to show the dealer at least one occurrence of both lights.tonight i was able to take pictures showing both lights out in low beam with fog lamps on (the fog lamps only work with headlights on in low).i realize that there have been numerous complaints about this issue with no pending resolution.the headlights came back on when the headlight switch is turned off the on again.within 10 miles the driver side light went out again.and, as in the past, turning the headlights off then on restored the light.
Passenger headlight works intermittently.will turn off while driving and occasionally come back on if the lights are turned off then back on again.dangerous to drive with one headlight working and i can't imagine what would happen if driving and both went out.does not appear to be a loose connection as turning the lights off and back on will occasionallyfix the problem until it happens again.
My 2007 prius has a safety issue with the driver's side hid headlight.the car had 36,500 miles when the problem began in march 2010. The light would go out without warning and turning the lights off and on would make the light work for a short while until it went out again.the light stopped working completely in april. The dealer gave me a quote of $685 to replace the headlight and headlight assembly.the service manager reduced the price to $150 plus $50 for labor.i am filing a complaint with toyota.headlights that shut off while driving is a safety issue and it appears there is a design defect in the 2007 prius.please continue to investigate this safety issue and force toyota to conduct a recall.thank you.
Left hid headlight on 2007 toyota prius intermittently went out without warning.turning lights off and on would sometimes turn light back on but it would subsequently go off again.this occurred sporadically and unpredictably.vehicle taken to toyota dealership but dealer was not initially able to reproduce the defect.taken to dealership again and left with dealer for one week.dealer replaced computer under extended vehicle warranty and replaced headlight at a cost of $404 to owner.
The headlights on our 2007 toyota prius go out at random intervals -- it appears to be related to the ballast controlling the lights.the failure happens constantly -- probably at least every few minutes while driving.sometimes one headlight, sometimes both.it can be "fixed" temporarily by turning the lights off and on, only to repeat itself shortly thereafter.the replacement costs of the system are extremely prohibitive ($1,000), and obviously, this is a very dangerous situation when driving at night.i have been driving and had both lights go out simultaneously on a darkened highway, which is terrifying.
Hid headlights periodically extinguish.can be turned back on by switching light switch on and off.had only been one light at a time for about two months prior to today's date, then, last night, while driving, both lights extinguished simultaneously, though both went back on when light switch turned off, then on again. Very frightening experience. I have listed date of dual headlight failure in "incident date" box.
Noticed the passenger headlight on my 2007 toyota prius was out. I turned the lights off and back on and they came on. Now it frequently goes off, but will come back on when i turn them off and on. We priced a new bulb, which is in excess of $150. But now we are concerned that will be a waste of money. If we replace the bulb and the problem is something else like wiring, etc...then what?!?
At any time while driving one headlight goes out.both lights must be turned off and back on then light comes on.sometimes it goes right out again.car has the optional hid headlight system.
Headlight failure! well driving near myneighborhood the hid headlights suddenly shut off causing me to lose focus on the road for a brief moment putting pedestrians at risk.to go from the illumination of a high intensity discharge to nothing is very unsafe. I have read multiple forums this is not a one-time occurrence and from what i've read you guys are well aware of this problem and have yet to issue a recall.may i ask why?
The right hid headlamp on our 2007 toyota prius has an intermittent fault.itgoes out and then will come back on.the duration the hid light goes out varies, and it may work for several weeks before failing again.this problem has been occurring since we purchased the car new in 2007.earlier, the dealership replaced the light bulb and power supply modules (under warranty).that seemed to have fixed the problem, but now it the problem is occurring again.we notice the problem while driving at night, i've been unable to identify a pattern that suggests it may be a loose connection (such as, occurring on rough or bumpy surfaces). So far the problem has only occurred in one hid headlamp and not both at the same time.which has the potential to be a serious safety issue.
Drivers side xenon headlight intermittently fails while driving. Switching the headlights completely off and back on again restores functionality. Unsure of frequency of occurrence as its difficult to know if a headlight fails until driving in a very dark area (i.e no roadlights, other cars, etc). Seem to notice it occurring approximately twice per week.
This is a well publicized problem.this problem now occurs multiple times every day> i took possession of this vehicle in march, 2011 at about 40,000 miles.it is not possible for me to verify that the problem was or was not occurring from the first day i had the vehicle..i first noticed the random and variable headlight failure about four months ago... It occurs on a regular basis now.... And is temporarily "fixed" by cycling the headlight switch....it is not always the same headlight that fails, which should tell you it is not the bulb... Which so many dealers are happily charging to replace.my vehicle now has over 84000 miles on it and the problem persists.... So whoever decided that 50,000 miles is a reasonable cut-off for toyota's responsibility for the problem.... I don't know what they were thinking...thousands of cars do not fail over 5 model years starting at as low as 20,000 miles from "normal wear and tear aging and failure".... This is a serious and inexcusable design flaw which should have been added to the long list of recalls which today's toyota is coming to be known for.... They resisted a recall because even people who have spent almost $2,000 for the dealer to fix this issue have reported that it recurs after the so-called "fix". Toyota must know that there is no easy fix, and is not willing to take the hit for correcting their defective design.i guess it will take several wrongful deaths due to headlight failure before this issue can be raised to a new level of intervention....the class action lawsuit was an exercise in moronic irresponsibility... Mostly by the courts for allowing such a pitiful and ineffective ruling. One more exhibit to demonstrate that corporations run the world today.... Not governments..... Pathetic......
2007 toyota prius--front right headlight keeps going off.will come back on when i switch off the headlights altogether.bulb seems ok because it works most of the time both hi and lo beam.i contacted my toyota dealer and will have to pay $280 to replace one bulb!i have purchased a pair of specified bulbs for $59 from autozone, but have not been successful following the steps in the manual to remove the old bulb.car has 45,000 miles.
The passenger side headlight will go out after a few minutes of driving.by turning both headlights 'off then on' this seems to cure the problem for a few minutes, however, inevitably the passenger headlight will turn off again on it's own.the dealer replacement cost for this is $400 which is excessive for a headlight.replacing it myself requires removing the bumper and skid plate, which is ridiculously difficult just to replace a simple headlight.regardless, i don't think the headlight is burning out because there are hundreds of people that have the same problem online.it seems like more of an electrical issue toyota should deal with.
Driver side hid headlight goes out intermittently while driving and while the switch is turned on.can relight by turning off lights and turning them back on; passenger side light remains lit when the drivers side goes out.
The headlights go at without warning.sometimes one goes out sometimes both while we are driving.bulb replacement does not fix the issues.this has continued to be a problem for years.toyota service has not offered a fix that works!i have been driving on the highway or local roads when, all of a sudden, all the lighting goes dark.i have had success in relighting the headlights by turning off the headlights at the main switch and then turning them back on.extremely dangerous.breaks are also a menace: on wet roads it is especially noticeable when using the breaks. If you are breaking and a tire goes over a more slippery surface than the pavement, such as a manhole cover, the abs system cuts breaking to all the wheels such that the car continues on as if the breaks are not being applied - the car effectively releases the breaks and you loose control of the car until its systems decide to return controls to the driver.this happens over and over and over.try it on a road with a bit of loose gravel on it or the leftover coarse sand from winter road maintenance or going through a milde pothole where gravel has spilled onto the road....breaking in these conditions will consistently cause the car to diminish breaking power to such an extent that the car is no longer lowing down.we own 6 cars of varying makes and this is the only car that has this issue.the other side of this same issue is that if you are pulling out into traffic and a drive wheel hits a slightly slippery patch, the engine power is cut for so long and so severely that we are at risk of being hit.this happens every single time.toyota service has not offered a fix. Though we have told them abou this issue repeatedly, they typically do not write it down and tell us it is normal.it is not normal or safe.
My 2007 toyota prius with hid headlights has had intermittent headlight failure 7 times since the first occurrence in january 2007. I took my car to the service department of dealer from whom i bought the car new.the service writer told me that since the problem is intermittent and the headlights are currently working it is likely that they might not find the cause of the problem.so, i did not leave my car with the service writer.
I am the owner of a 2007 prius. The car has 66,000 miles. The driver headlight has been working on and off. A couple months ago (feb. 2010) my driver headlight went off a couple times. A month ago i was driving down the highway at nighttime and both headlights went off. Cars were honking at me and i was very worried because i was on a non very well lit area. I stopped a bit later and turned off the engine. At this point, both lights came back on. I checked with the dealership. They say i need to change both headlights. The cost will be more than 500 dollars. I have extended warranty but it will not be covered. Right now i don't have this kind of money and since the problem has not presented again i decided to check online to see if other people are experiencing this specific problem. I found out there are quite a few and people have been complaining already for more than 4 years. Could it be something else than just headlights? [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Headlight burned out; they want $ 450 to fix.researching, we find that this is a known safety issue, subject to multiple legal actions, including class action.their current "customer service" solution?"sue us!!"
2007 toyota prius headlights continually burnout within 3 months.after reading many-many consumer complaints concerning the headlights continually burning out, i can now add myself to this list. My 2nd light bulb on the same passenger side has burned out.toyota is obviously having these bulbs made from an inferior supplier!please read all the consumer complaints on the prius on nhtsa website along with prius chat websites. 1000's of complaints on these headlights!i want new headlights installed at no cost from toyota or full reimbursement for the 2 i've already put in the past 3 months!
Started noticing my passenger side head light going out sporadically. Just as the others, by turning them off, then on, the lights come back on. Was actually stopped by a va state trooper, who advised his father-in-law had the same problem & that this was a manufacturer error. So, i took this issue to my dealer due to having an extended warranty. They called my warranty company before starting work to fix this $500 issue (which, all they did was replace the bulb). It then started occurring on my driver side. When i took it in to have this fixed / looked at, was advised the warranty company had denied the charge with the dealer & the dealer had comp'd the charge as a courtesy.based on these reports, i just called the dealer to advise them of these issues & am hoping for a resolution to this issue.
My vehicle is a 2007 toyota prius.the headlights have started to work intermittently.makes it very dangerous at night.replacement is very difficult and expensive, due to bad engineering/design.however, many owners report that even replacing does not always solve the problem, which seems to be a toyota prius -wide defect.for safety and consumer protection reasons, these should be recalled and repaired.
I own 2007 toyota prius. Headlights have started going out starting about 40k miles. Sometimes 1 lights, sometimes both. Dealer wants $300 per light plus labor to replace. Says not covered under extended warranty. Several web sites list same complaint from owners of 2006 & 2007 (in the hundreds if not more). Others state they've had lights replaced & issue continues. Have also read this is a computer chip issue that has been fixed in newer models but toyota doesn't acknowledge.i drive very early in the morning & have a 2nd job doing deliveries in the evenings. Many times i'm driving & the lights will dim or 1 light will go out (random as to which light) or both lights will go out. This is very dangerous, especially roads without street lights.i now have a spot light in my car that's plugged in so i can get some lighting to get to the side of the road.prius owners have found that turning the lights off & back on will sometimes get them to work again.with mine, sometimes they work again for a few minutes, sometimes longer.i never know when it's going to happen.i also live in md where by law we're required to have lights on in the rain. What recourse do we have as consumers to get toyota to fix this issue on 2006/2007 prius models?i don't have the funds to replace headlights at the cost by the dealer.i've tried to replace on my own following directions in the owner's manual, but you can't actually get to the lights without removing part of the car. I've never heard of a vehicle the owner's can't change the headlights themselves.i don't believe there have been deaths or damages yet.yet!please help us.
Starting in 2014 our prius headlights usually one side or the other side would sporadically go off.and most dangerous they both go off.this is especially dangerous when driving at night at high speeds.i've had both lights checked on and they are working no bulb issue. My mechanic said this is an issue with this year and model car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that the headlights dim soon after they are activated.after driving for a while, the driver's side light would dim.currently, both passenger and driver's side headlights fail.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer in an attempt to get repaired by the manufacturer.the current mileage was 44,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.
I've got a package 2 2007 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.
Headlights fail intermittently, without notice.dealer has replaced one, the opposite side is also failing.
I was driving down the highway and both headlights suddenly went out.the fog lights remained on.when we went inside a store and came back out to continue driving, they came back on again.they then failed again, both headlights, in a separate instance, turning themselves completely off while i was driving on the interstate, in an area with no lights, leaving me in the dark.i was able to resolve the issue this time by turning the light switch off and then back on again, but i am concerned this will continue to happen.i have done some research, and it seems this is an ongoing issue with prius' within the same year (and surrounding years) as mine, and something the company probably needs to deal with.
The driver side headlight on my 2007 toyota prius continues to fail for no reason but works again if i turn off the lights and then turn them back on. This creates a serious safety concern when driving at night as i have to lose all my lights just to get the driver side light working again.
The headlamps on my vehicle is often dim and flickers sometimes. From october of 2008, driver side headlight turns on but won't stay lit. It can be fixed by turning light on again, but it turns off again almost all the time. I took to toyota of north hollywood and eric in the service department told me i need bulbs and e.c.u.(headlight computer)needs to be replaced for $700. I'm searching for an alternative.
Right headlight failed.i had this headlight replaced about 20k miles ago, along with the other on the left side.the previous replacement was due to lights flickering off while driving; a very unsafe condition to develop while night driving.intermittent lighting continued until the headlamps were replaced.now, 20k miles later, the headlamps are failing again.this is neither safe nor consumer friendly.
Headlights failing.headlight will be out, but turn back on after shutting the headlights off/on again.i've had both headlights replaced, will see how long it takes for a failure to occur again.toyota prius with 40,000 miles.
Left front headlight went out then 4 months later the right front headlight went out. I can make them work again by toggling the on/off switch. There has been many times that both lights went out at the same time. I looked at the bulbs and they are fine its the light module that is defective and needs to be replaced which is about 600 plus for both. Kind of find this hard to get fixed so i have been dealing with this light issue for some time now. They should just take responsibility for a poorly designed module and replace them! since they did not stand by there product i went out and bought a ford edge instead of a toyota highlander.
My headlights, taillights, and brake lights intermittently go out while driving.one night, i was driving and i tried to use my high beams and all of my lights went out at the same time.after reading posts on the internet, it seems that this is a common problem for toyota's.i hope that something can be donae about this.
Prius headlight failure. Possibly related to preliminary evaluation pe09-019. For about the last 12 months, i've noticed in reflections in bumpers, and store glass, etc... That either one or the other of my headlights have been turning off while driving. It's more than just an annoyance due to the fact that i can barely see whenone (possibly both?) of the headlights is out and i'm driving on a road that does not have street lights. At first, i was going to order a bulb, but then when i tried to figure out which one was out, they would both work. I was told by a police officer on my last trip to maine that i had a light out (not a traffic stop), and i explained the issue, and he suggested i check to see if there were any recalls. I found pe09-019 during a web search, and would like to have my complaint added.the more investigation i do, the more i realize that this happens just about every time i drive.
My headlights randomly quit working, sometimes the left, sometimes the right, sometimes both.i can restart the headlights by turning the switch off and back on.this has been going on for 3 or 4 years.the dealer can't reproduce the problem (they always work there), and there is no suggested fix.
The drivers side headlight goes out for no apparent reason.the headlight will come back on if you shut off the lights and turn them back on.this is dangerous and a known problem by the manufacturer and nothing is being done to fix it.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 40 mph when the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,500.
I bought a new 2007 prius and from the first 30 days of having the car i have had my headlight on the passenger side keep going out. I have taken it back to the dealer many times and they keep replacing the light bulb. I have been pulled over by the police 2 times because of it. They are now telling me that i will have to replace the light bulbs at $400.00 a shot because it is out of warranty. I will be driving at night and all of a sudden my light goes off. It isn't always the same side it goes back and forth. Since i have seen that many other toyota prius owners are having the same problem i know that something is not right and toyota needs to stand behind fixing the problem. It is dangerous when you are driving down the highway at night and all of a sudden your lights don't work.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated thatthe headlights on the passenger side would intermittently turnoff while she was driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorizeddealer where the contact was informed that the light bulbneeded to be replaced. The bulb was not replaced. The dealeradvised her to only use the headlights when absolutelynecessary. The contact called the manufacturer who reduced thecost of the light bulb and filed a complaint. The vin wasunavailable. The current mileage was approximately 45,000.the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
2007 toyota prius is experiencing intermittent hid headlight failure. Right headlight was replaced in 2009 and now left headlight is experiencing same problem. Problem with left headlight began about 3 months ago and now light stays off for much longer and is quicker to occur. Car is at 52k so warranty does not cover this replacement.
I have a 2007 prius and the headlights are blinking out. The dealership wanted 500+ dollars for the repair, saying they had to take the bumper off. I have since found out its just the bumper cover, not the bumper. The problem is in the electrical system, and this seems to be a prevalent problem with the priuses.
I have a 2007 toyota prius with about 85,000 miles and the passenger side headlight only works periodically.sometimes it doesn't come on and sometimes it works for the entire trip.i do not know when it is working and not since there is no alarm or light indicating that i have a problem.the dealership wants me to replace both hid lightbulbs for $300.i am not sure that this will fix the problem since sometimes it does work and stays on for a long period.this could be a major problem, especially if both headlights start having the same problem at the same time.
The front headlights on my 2007 prius intermittently go out while driving.the problem occurs with both the driver and passenger side headlights.once the headlights are turned off and back on, the headlights resume working.the issue has occurred for approximately 6 months, beginning around septmber, 2008.the vehicle has almost 44,000 miles, the issue began at approximately 37,000 miles.toyota dealerships and the corporate case manager have refused to cover the estimated $400.00 repair under the extended warranty.i have been told i must replicate the problem at the dealership in order to receive an after warranty review for "assistance" with the repair.as the issue is random and intermittent, this will require me to drive to the dealership with one or both headlights out, which creates an unacceptable safety risk.toyota claims that this is the customer's responsibility to pay for the repair.i maintain that the vehicle is too new and low in mileage to experience headlight issues.this is a defective headlight problem and toyota refuses to take responsibility for the safety issue.
The third headlight bulb has just failed on my 2007 toyotaprius...i've had it! under 60,000 miles! 3 bulbs? ridiculous.
Headlight driver's side has same problem as passenger side headlight had (november 2008) which is it winks out on occasion. Headlight will turn back on when the headlight switch is turned off and back on again but will go out again. No rhyme or reason as to when it happens. Started to occur at 45,000 miles.
Similar to this complaint (nhtsa id number:11268053) i have been struggling to keep both of my headlights working for over a year now. I have tried replacing the lightbulbs and the ballasts without success. Both the regular lights and the high beams turn off about every couple of minutes and sometimes faster. I drive with one hand on the switch and constantly turn them off then back on in order to get where i am going. Please help! i am intending to go to the toyota dealer but it is expensive and i believe this is a flaw in the vehicle. This problem occurs regardless of whether the car is in motion or not.
The hid front headlights in my toyota 2007 pruis are intermittently turning on and off. The car is only 1.5 years old.
Right headlight goes off without notice while driving, the failure occurs every time i drive, if i turn the headlight off and then back on it corrects the problem.
Passenger side headlight will flicker, then go out.but if i turn off the headlights, and then turn them back on, all headlights will work for a short period, then the left one will go out again.
Headlight on either side will go out while driving. This happens every day. I have to turn them off and back on to get both of them working again. The problem is that i don't always know when they have gone out. One time i noticed that both of them were out. I have found numerous complaints like mine on the internet.this is a very dangerous situation, especially during bad weather in the daylight hours.i have about 45,000 miles on the prius.the dealer is going to check the problem again.initially they didn't find anything, but they suspect it to be bad bulbs. They said the bulbs cost $300.00 not including the labor.
Headlight randomly goes out.if lights are turned off then on, it comes back on.light goes out approximately every 5-10 minutes while driving.i've read other reports on this issue and believe toyota needs to develop a fix for this problem.
I bought this 2007 toyota prius used and was not informed by the seller that there was a problem with the hid headlamps. While driving, the right headlamp will periodically flicker and/or cut out. Turning off then on the headlights resets it to be on. After researching the problme online, i discovered that this is a known issue with toyota and that there was a class action lawsuit. Replacing the bulbs for this model are very expensive and this problem should not be occurring. I would like to know how to get this problem resolved. Thank you!
Both headlights went out without warning.this has recurred numerous times since then,also with taillights. I've been pulled over 4 times by police for lights out.next day, they're fine, or a different light is out.very dangerous and scary, as we live in a rural area with windy roads and no street lights.
My headlights went out twice this week on my 2007 toyota prius.
I have a 2007 toyota prius.about seven months ago the headlight on the passenger side of the car started going on and off.at my last 5,000 check up, i was told the light would eventually go out completely, and that toyota knew there was a defect and they would reimburse the $350+ that it would cost to replace it. But at that time i couldn't afford to replace it and it would have taken several months to get reimbursed.i took my car in last week, the light now is out more than it's on and i was told toyota no longer reimbursed for replacing the defective headlight.i feel this is a great safety hazard, it's definitely defective and very expensive to fix.toyota isn't doing anything to fix the problem, but expect the customer to pay for there defective product.
Hid headlight failure on the driver side.the headlight will suddenly not work.had replaced on 11/08/2008 by toyota for the same problem.happened again in 2/2/2011.
I purchased a 2007 toyota prius and noticed my headlights were intermittently going out around 40,000 miles .both the right and left light would go out individually and there was no pattern to either. There were times in which both headlights would go out at the same time. In order to get my headlights back on, i would have to turn my light switch off and then turn it back on again. The lights would turn off numerous times and i would have to repeat the process over and over. This was very scary because i would not be able to see while i was driving. My speed would reach up to 70 mph depending on the type of road i was driving on. I took my prius to the local toyota dealership to have them inspect the vehicle and i was told by the service manager that it would cost $500.00 for two bulbs and labor. This was a very expensive fix for the problem. The expense was so great that we had to save money for a long while to afford it. I believe this issue should be classified in a recall category. This is an extremely dangerous issue and your prompt response would be greatly appreciated.
The hid headlights on my 2007 prius would randomly go out.both drivers side and passengers side may stop operating at any time while driving.i have had both inoperable at the same time while driving at night.both headlight bulbs were replaced at my expense.toyota will not reimburse me for the cost of replacing the defective bulbs because the vehicle mileage exceeds the factory warranty, though it is still well within the 36 month warranty period.representatives from both the service and parts department of my local toyota dealership assured me that the 'new bulbs' don't have the same problem that the original bulbs did.so far, that has proven correct.i have read the nhtsa investigation into this problem (pe09019) into this problem and i am frankly shocked thattoyota and particularly the nhtsa don't consider having to turn your headlights off and on again while driving at night to be a safety defect worthy of recall.the nhtsa summary states that toyota has acknowledged the defect::"toyota confirmed that a headlamp could extinguish while driving due to a bulb failure, and that it could be temporarily restored by turning the headlight switch on and off, and that simultaneous failure of both headlamps was rare and unlikely."the nhtsa investigation summary also mentioned the following: "toyota also briefly discussed their intention to conduct a customer service campaign to address consumer dissatisfaction with hid bulb failures. "i filed a complaint with toyota corporate about this problem and was told that they have no intention of a recall or any other action at this time that will address customer dissatisfaction.it is clear to me that toyota will not take responsibility for this obvious safety issue and it will require outside intervention by the nhtsa to push for a resolution that is in the best interest of the general public out on the roads every night.
2007 toyota prius with 44,000 miles. Left headlight goes out intermittently. Works again if i turn headlights off and then back on again. Sometimes happens very frequently other times less frequently. When i turn headlights on, the left or drivers side headlight flickers. Toyota dealer confirms there is a problem with my hid headlights they sayit is my problem to work out with toyota corporate.
2007 toyota prius.drivers side headlamp malfunctions often.driving at night is dangerous!!!!
I was driving home yesterday evening when both of my headlights went off. Unfortunately for me i was in the middle of going through a long curve in the road.i quickly turned off the headlight switch and then back on again.they did come back on but i nearly drove off the road going 45mph!could have had a serious accident due to the headlight failure.i can no longer take the risk of driving late at night when i need to due to this safety hazard!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the headlights on the vehicle would shut off without warning. He would then turn the switch off and on and they would come back on intermittently butwould shut off again. Both the dealer and manufacture were notified who denied that there was a problem. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was approximately 110,000. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vin was unavailable.
Random failure of either or both headlights.headlights go off and will come back on when the switch is turned off and back on, but likely will go off again.this is a well known defect on the 2007 toyota prius, toyota will not pay to fix this problem, instead choosing to charge 200 to 1000 dollars to repair with no guarantee that it will not recur.
It was last friday evening,sep 16,2011,when my car had around 51270 miles,i discovered that the hid bulbs in prius is going off while driving,sometimes first on the passenger side and some times on driver, and after sometime it could go off on both sides.i amless than 5 years in my car.afterdoing research in the internet,i came to know about toyota hid bulb head light problems,experienced by other prius owners, and the class action law suit regarding this,and the fact that the toyota has extended the warranty till 5 yr/50k miles. I mostly use the car during the day time to work(8 miles one way),and since all my friends/amenities/shopping are with in 5 mile radius,i dont get much chance to drive for a longer time during the night.all my night drives are rare and is mostly less than 10-15 mins.i also have fog lights in my car which gives some decentlight,and when there are other cars in the road,or when the road is well lit,it is almost impossible to diagnose this problem,when the first headlight goes off.even when the second headlight goes off,under good road conditions,it is very difficult. It appears as some light dimming going on from inside the car,when only one head light goes off.further i did my 50k miles service less than a month ago.i called toyota,opened a case(number:1109191158)and took the car to the dealer.the dealer diagnosed it and confirmed that it was due to hid bulbs,covered by the class action settlement.he also updated my case with toyota.the toyota agreed to cover the cost of the bulb but not the labor.i tried to escalate the situation with toyota, but they were firm on their decision.they were more talking by the rule book, about the expiration of warranty, than trying to help me with my problem.clearly they have defective part,and they were unwilling to cover the complete cost. It would only be fair,if they refund the $112 labor cost.
2007 toyota prius headlight replacements.
Right headlight sporadically goes out...of course never at the dealers.
I have a 2007 toyota prius that i am having hid headlight issues. The passenger headlamp will go off at anytime and only come back on if you turn the light switch off then back on. I need help on this problem seeing as slot of prius owners are having the same problem.
The passenger side hid headlight on our 2007 toyota prius goes on and off while driving.toyota has sent us a letter advising us that they are aware of the problem and are willing to repair the problem by offering us the bulb at half price, approximately $150.however, after doing some research i have read that the bulb may not be the problem and repairs could total $2000.since the problem occurs without warning i am concerned that at some point the other headlight could fail and cause total loss of vision at night resulting inan accident.
For approximately the past six months the passenger side headlight in our car has gone out intermittently. This occurs when there is any vibration in the road from, for example, uneven road surfaces. Additionally, our car accelerates after hitting a bump or a pothole.
Driverside front headlight intermittently went out.took my automobile to original dealer on march 9, 2010and it was replaced.during my conversation with the service advisor, he indicated that the passenger side headlight might experience the same problem.he was correct.on march 10, 2007 the passenger sidebegan having the same problem.this is the same problem described in nhtsa -pe09019.i am concerned for my safety and others who will be affected.in addition i have no assurance that this replacement will not be required over and over at a very high dollar cost.please advise.
Headlight and taillights go out and then come back on. Also, when on they seem to be very weak.
While driving passenger side headlight went out. After several tries of turning lights on and off, the headlight stayed on.it cuts out at difficult times like driving on highway. Worried police may stop me. Have tried several fixes like new headlight assembly, etc.
Headlights are intermittent. Sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes both will turn off. So far, turning the the switch off then back on cures the problem, but only temporarily.
2007 toyota prius - the headlights go off intermittently with no warning, rhyme or reason. Turning the switch off and then on temporarily fixes the problem but not completely.toyota dealer says the bulbs are burned out and wants $1000 to replace them. If the bulbs were burned out, why do they come back on?
Driver's side headlight is intermittent. If you turn the switch off, then back on, the headlight comes back on.
I was driving my 2007 toyota prius in the middle of the night and all of the sudden all of my lights went out.i was in the middle of a busy road and could not see anything and decide to just pull off the road and hope not to hit anything because i just wanted to get off the road before i got hit by an oncoming car.after i got off the road for awhile i tried the lights and they both worked.i took my prius to a state college, pa dealership and they charged me $450.00because they said both headlights were out.the next day after i picked my prius from the toyota dealership i went to a grocery store after work and the car would not turn off and the whole dashboard was black.. Icalled the dealership and said they must have created a short in my car and they said bring it back in.the next day they told me the whole cluster system that controls the dashboard was bad and they would be charging another $680.00.
The headlights on my 2007 toyota prius keep turning off @ random times.at first it only seemed to be one headlamp, but now both of them turn off when i am driving.i can only get them to come on by turning the headlamp switch off and back on.at this point i am forced to drive with my fog lamps on all the time at night because of safety.
On multiple occasions one or both of the headlights on my 2007 toyota prius have gone out without warning. The lights come back on when i turn the light control completely off and then turn it back on. The lights will then work for awhile before turning off again. There is no alarm or notice the headlights have gone off.
Headlights randomly go on and off. Car mileage is now 18,000. Dealer wants over $400 per headlight!
Bought 2007 toyota prius new in 2007 and had approximately 25k miles on it when drivervside hid headlight began having intermittent failures.the headlight always turns on initially but will turn off sometime later with no warning.if i flick my lights all the way off and then immediately back on, all headlights turn back on, but may not stay on.because there are 4 total lights (2 headlights and 2 lower road lights) having just one that occasionally turned off was not enough of an inconvenience to get it fixed.the other day i was driving and both headlights turned off leaving me with just the 2 lower road lights.i quickly flipped the lights completely off and back on and both turned back on, but it seems this is a safety issue.i am taking it to dealership for fixing tomorrow.car now has 40k+ miles.problem has been an issue for several months seeming to indicate the bulb is not the problem (otherwise it should have died completely by now...).
Driver side headlight fails intermittently.
Headlight goes out intermittently and only comes back on after turning headlights off and back on again.dealer told me it was "known issue with prius vehicle".
I am having problems with one of the hid headlights in my 2007 toyota prius. The headlight is supposed to last longer then standard halogen bulbs. But l;atey one of the headlights was not turning on and i had to turn off and on the headlights to get the headlights to turn on again. I have heard many complaints about the toyota prius hid bulbs in the 2004-2009 year and i would like a recall. I worry that even though i purchased the extended warranty, i as a consumer might be out 300-1200 because the bulbs are not covered under warranty. And i only have 50k miles on the car and its only 2 years old, and i owe 3 more years of payments on it.
The headlight randomly flickers then goes out. Turning the headlights off then on will get the headlight to turn back on. This happens at random times and is dangerous especially on poorly lit roads in the dark.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and my headlights keep going on and off.quoted from 150 to 800 to replace. I think this is a factory defect.
In the spring of 2009 the headlights of my 2007 prius started to go out while i was driving. If i flicked the lights off and on they would come back for a little while. However, this caused me to get pulled over on two occasions for a missing headlight.this happened at least 20 times that i was able to notice (because of a lack of illumination while driving at night) and was cited by the police twice before it was repaired.the toyota dealership said that this was a common problem because of defective light bulbs. However, toyota would not replace the defective bulbs because both rarely went out at the same time. However, i felt this was a safety hazard and had to pay $150 per light, plus labor to change the light bulbs.
The headlights and taillights on my 2007 toyota prius shut off without warning. Sometimes the issue can be corrected by turning the lights off and on again, but not always. While i was recently driving on a two-lane highway with no streetlights, my prius' headlights/taillights shut off without warning leaving me in the dark with no way to see. I was able to pull off the road, but i consider this a serious safety issue. When i contacted the dealer, they said they would not cover the cost of any repair since headlights are not covered under warranty and my car is no longer under warranty. The service quote was $1,800 which i plan on paying to correct the serious safety issue. Toyota is aware of the issue per their technical service bulletin: t-sb-0030-08 "hid headlight system - diagnostic tips".
My hid bulbs are turning off and on intermittently, i would like to replace but will cost about 900 for toyota to do it. Seems like a defect and a danger if they keep turning off and onthere own.
2007 toyota prius hid headlamp failure.this manufacturer installed hid lights in my prius that cost much more than the standard light and is supposed to last the life of the vehicle failed without any indicator inside (a policeman alerted me).the expect life of these lamps is clear when one considers the dealer must remove the front bumper to replace them.dealer denied knowledge that this was a frequent issue yet priuschat forum on the internet has over 60 pages describing this and i also found the following link: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090701/carnews/907019991#ixzz0zuzarhgkdealer ended up charging me $480 to replace two light bulbs!i have registered a case with toyota. Also the dealer lied as in the beginning of the service visit he said it was not a common problem that he was a aware of yet when i was leaving i asked him why he replaced just the bulbs and not any electronics and he said "because they have learned from experience when this happens to just replace the bulbs.
Hid low beam headlamps "winking" on and or off at irregular intervals in our 2007 toyota prius.
We were written a work order ticket by a police officer for having one head light not working. We had checked our headlights when we started out, because a month or so back we had noticed that the light was not working for a while but then was working again so we thought maybe it was just some water in the electrical system. The lights we're always on when we started.when we started out (the evening we got the work order ticket) the lights were on but 5 miles away we got pulled over and we were shocked because we knew that we had not violated any traffic laws. While the officer was writing us a ticket the lights came back on but we still got the ticket. It is difficult to tell when the drivers side light is on or off but it is very dangerous as the officer explained because the drivers side head light is the only one that protects you from on coming traffic. The best we could do on our ride home was to reset our lights about every 3 minutes by turning them off and back on again. The problem started gradually at 36,000 miles and we had driven four thousand miles before we knew for sure that we had a head light problem and not a sporadic electrical system problem. We are glad that during that time opposing traffic did not get drawn off by our single passenger side headlight that we were unaware of.
2007 toyota prius...passenger side headlight had been flickering and turning itself off for past month..when light switch is turned off then on, the light continues to work normally. While driving last night, both headlights shut off. I turned the light switch off then back on...both lights came back on. I will be taking to dealer in the near future.
Have had problems with 2007 toyota prius several months.different times neighbors and other drivers pointing out headlight that was out.turned them back on and thinking nothing was wrong with my headlights when i got out of the car and looked but noticed they had been dimming trough time.could not tell which lights were out because then they would work.2 near misses when other driver noticed my headlights were out but due to heavy traffic was able to drive due to other drivers lighting.driving the other night with family in car and lights went out completely.panicked and turned them back on and they came on but still dimmer.coming home from work the other day and then stopped by police in which i explained my headlight problems and informed them that my plans were to take prius to dealership.after this incident and driving at night with my family in car this was my final step.took 2007 toyota prius 10/20/09 to dealership and they said it would cost me replacing the headlight.of course at my cost.they performed diagnostic testing and could not find any problems other than the headlights needed to be replaced at a cost of several hundred dollars.
One or both headlights will randomly turn off while driving.mechanic was unable to find a problem to fix.this is very dangerous when traveling on the highway at high speeds.toyota needs to recall this vehicle and fix the problem!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight failed. The passenger side headlight would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
My headlight consistently flickers on and off. I have changed my bulb, but it continues to turn off at times. From my research online, it looks like the 2007-2009 prius models were recalled due to faulty headlights.
Hid headlights go off while driving. Turning off and back on will restart for a bit. Sometimes they are dim or flicker before going off. I have changed the ballast and bulbs for both sides multiple times over the past 5 years without a permanent repair. Had all work redone with new toyota parts on 11/29 and they are not working again on 12/1. Apparently this is a known defect with this model and toyota extended the warranty but that is long since past. The vehicle is unusable after dark as they are now both going off without warning.
We own a 2007 toyota prius and the headlights are shutting off intermittently without warning.sometimes they shutoff one at a time and a couple of times (including within the last hour) they have both shutoff at the same time.luckily they have only shutoff at the same time when there has been other lighting available in the environment but if this should happen on a dark road the consequences could be very serious.
On my way home from work, my drivers side headlight went completely out. The area i work in is extremely foggy and adequate head and fog lights are required. Driving without my headlights is extremely dangerous. Toyota needs to take responsibility and replace the faulty electronics in the headlights of the second generation prius.
Headlamps will go out while driving.they will work and then suddenly they are off.you can usually turn the lights off and back on and they will work again.has done this over the time we have owned the car.
Summary: my car began accelerating while i was in park.i own a 2007 toyota prius.two days ago, i drove to my destination, pulled into a parking spot, and turned off the car.i was early, so i turned the car back on (so i could listen to the radio while i waited).the car was in park and i did not have my feet on any pedals.the car was on for less than a minute when it began to drive forward.i both heard the sound of the motor engaging and visually processed that the car was moving.i immediately stepped on the brake hard and the car immediately came to a stop.my 4-year-old was distressed because the rolling and hard stop made a big jolt.the car was still in park.i released the brake pedal and the car stayed still.i do not know if this is related, but my car headlights randomly turn off while i am driving.if i toggle the switch off and back on, they always come back on.i took it to the local dealer, where the repair guy told me they frequently see this problem, and all they do is replace the headlights (which made no sense to me, because the bulbs aren't burned out).i would say this problem happens about once a week.
I own a 2007 toyota prius. The left hid headlight fails approx. Every two-three weeks. I need to turn off the headlights and then turn on again which sometimes works to get the light working again.
Passenger side headlight working intermittently.lights up, then goes out, may light up again after car has been off for a while.would replace except now am informed that not only is cost of the bulb $100 or more but $000's for labor may be required.was persuaded to pay $3000 for option package in part based on claimed superiority of hid lights.clearly an engineering failure that bulbs are failing and cannot be replaced without major repair expense.it is dark time of year and need confidence in headlights to drive safely.
Toyota prius hid headlights go out intermittently. If you power them off and then on again, sometimes they'll work.since they go out without warning and irregularly, it's impossible to tell if they are actually on or off while driving. Toyota technicians refuse to replace headlight if it is working when they test, leading to false sense of security on the part of the driver.
Vehicle: prius 2007.mileage: 33,285problem:unpredictable intermittent and spontaneous turning off of left front headlight due to overheating of the transformer control located directly under the headlight.from the internet discussion groups re this problem i believe it is widespread, potentially a dangerous safety issue, and to my knowledge not recognized as such by toyota.i feel this should be investigated.
Headlights on my 2007 toyota prius periodically go out.sometimes one, sometimes both.if i turn the switch off and back on again, they come back on.
The bulbs turn off intermittently for no reason. I already replaced the bulbs but the problem did not go away. This is very unsafe. I made my research and there are many complaints of this kind of problem with the 2007 prius. Toyota should recall and fix this problem. This is very unsafe.
The headlights keep going out.this happens at any speed and in any climate.flickering them off and on alleviates the problem.been happening for close to 2 years now.
The passenger side hid headlight on my 2007 toyota prius is malfunctioning.the light on the passenger side will frequently go out, leaving me with one headlamp.if i cycle the headlights off and back on, the passenger side headlight will come back on for a while, and then repeat.this is a safety issue, driving with one (or no) headlight.my car has about 65,000 miles, though it is only 2 and a half years old.this appears to be a common problem with the 2007 and 2006 prius models with the hid headlights.
2007 toyota prius headlight failure.headlights intermittent, go out but will come back on when light switch is toggled.
Driver side headlight will intermittently turn off. When the driver side headlight goes out if the head lights are turned off and back on the driver side will be on for a few minutes.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that while driving the headlights and the dashboard lights shut off. He had to drive onto the emergency lane and within a couple of minutes the lights came back on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 31,500.updated 3/1/11 updated 12/19/11
Hid lights going off while driving.one light intermittently going on and off.turning light switch off and then on again turns them back on.have seen online numerous reports of this probel
Hid headlamps fail repeatedly.right front replaced last year at approx. 45,000 miles.left front is failing now at 80,000 miles.
Lights intermittently fail while driving. Usually only one side but occasionally both at once. Very dangerous and scary. Toyota has told me they don't know what the problem is.
The passenger side hid headlamp has begun to go off unexpectedly.it will come back on if the lights are turned off for a few seconds and then turned back on.2007 toyota prius, 69,000 miles.it has failed 3 times in 9 days.not repaired yet, still have the headlamp.
2007 intermittent left headlight failure.i sent it to a toyota dealer because i have a "bumper-to-bumper warranty" on 23 dec 09. They told me that it would cost me over $400 to replace two bulbs. I don't believe it's a bulb problem because i can re-cycle the switch to get it back.on 29 dec it failed again at night during a snow storm, nearly causing a freeway accident.
I have a 2007 prius package 6 which has a faulty headlight.i have searched several forums, most notably (http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem-2.html) where there are over 100 entries of people having the same issue.hid headlights failing for no apparent reason.toyota says it is not covered under warranty which is absurd.i just got a traffic ticket because of this.
Right hid headlamp goes out while driving. Turning lights off then on brings it back for a short period of time. Last night, both lights went out on a dark mountain road in the rain. Toyota says "bulbs" are not covered. This seems to be an issue with the hid headlamps on the prius and toyota should be forced to repair them.
The passenger-side headlight on my toyota prius 2007 has been intermittently going off for about two weeks.i took it to a local mechanic who could not duplicate the problem and therefore couldn't diagnose it.a week ago, driving on highway 287 in ny at night i was stopped by harrison ny police and given a ticket for a "correctable defect" - the headlight was out again.took it to a different mechanic, couldn't reproduce effects.took it to toyota, they couldn't diagnose it either, and said i'd have to return for a multi-hour perhaps multi-day appointment, which i made for tuesday coming up.they said it wouldn't be a safety issue.last night driving home both headlights went out.driving on a dark road, i put on safety flashers which provided some light, and then found that holding the bright lightson (pulling the stick towards me) gave me light to drive home.
I have a 2007 touring prius with hid headlamps and 1 of the headlamp assembly started leaking water and toyota of kingsport, tn. Replaced it on oct. 28th 2013 and charged me $342.30 after discount. Now the new headlight and the other one is going off while driving and this happened on may 29th 2014. There is no way a headlight should fail in 6 or 7 months. Thank you for listening to my complaint, as i can't afford to keep replacing these very expensive headlamps. I went online and it seems i'm not the only one with this problem and can you get toyota to do something about this? i would appreciate any help you can give us prius owners with the hid headlamp system.
Intermittent hid headlight failure.driver side headlight will randomly not turn on.driver side headlight will also randomly turn off while driving after having been lit for some time.have been experiencing this issue for some time (at least 6 weeks).replaced hid bulb on 3/5/2011.same problem with new bulb.many reports on internet of the same exact problem.
Both headlights failed at once while driving home at night in 50mph zone!turned off/on headlights and they worked properly.toyota needs to fix this issue asap before someone gets killed.
Left front headlight consistently flickers out 5-10 minutes after being turned on.can sometimes be reignited by toggling lights, but then turns off again.
Passenger side head light will intermittently go out. The only way to turn it back on is to turn off the head lights by the headlight switch and turn back on. I first noticed this about 5 weeks ago. Nothing has been done to correct the problem. I spoke with toyota corp. And they stated that headlights are not a warranty item. Cost to repair is approx. $500. Hid headlight. Very labor intensive to install because part of front bumper has to be removed to get to the back of the headlight assembly. Car is a 2007 prius.
I was driving down the interstate when all of the sudden my headlights went completely out thank god i was able to pull over and get them working again this happened in march for the first time and has now happened 7 times since this is very dangerous and i think this needs some attn.. Thanks bill
2007 prius with 28,000 miles headlights go on and off. Started with the drivers side now both lights go off. Turn them off/on and the lights come back on for a while. Toyota dealer said they didn't know about the class action law suit. Called toyota corporate and they would not commit to repairing the lights.
31,000 miles on 2007 toyota prius. Headlamps would come on and off. It alternated between lamps. Bulbs were both replaced.
Takata recall1. Driving on surface street at approx. 45 mph attempting to slow down for an intersection all the brake warning lights came on, while i was applying the brakes they had failed, eventually the vehicle came to a stop. After that incident the brakes are working normal. Apparently there was a recall to address the issue and it is no longer valid, i was never notified of the recall and the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from (used) never notified me of any recalls. I am a toyota owner with a defected vehicle (a known defect by the manufacture). What are my options?2. The headlamps (left) intermittently goes out, i have replaced the lamp, checked the fuses and it still happens, others have described loosing both lamps.both issues above are safety issues that can contribute to serious injury incidents.these safety issue needs to be addressed by toyota.
We have a 2007 toyota prius with high intensity head lamps.we noticed that within the first year of ownership the passenger headlight would do out without fading first.we also found out that if we turned our lights on and off they would come back on.i have been stopped by police 3 times because of this safety issue, been to the dealership twice (they can't duplicate my experience), and am finally headed back to them again.this is a safety issue as it occurs every time i drive with my lights on whether for safety or for light.this has not been a critical problem yet...let's not let it come to that before it is an issue with someone losing their life.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed. The contact activated then deactivated the headlight several times and it started to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and informed the contact that the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Passenger (right) headlight not working. It could be "turned on" by switching light switch off, then on. This has happened multiple times. Bright lights would not turn on, even with turning switch off, then on. Low beams did work and failed light on passenger side turned back on. Took car to dealership. Passenger bulb went out during inspection and high beams were both working. Both headlights replaced with a cost of $500! this is the second time the lights had to be replaced. The last time was in 2009.
Both front head lamps shutoff at the same time while moving at about 25 mph.turning off the head lamp switch and turning the switch back on restored the lights.
Hid headlights go out.
The hid headlights intermittently flicker on and off, sometimes staying off for the majority of a drive.at times, both fail.i see there was a successful toyota prius hid headlight class action settlement that covers owners of prius made 2006-2009 with an extended warranty.but i just purchased this vehicle a month ago and was not informed by the dealership of the problem and am beyond the 50,000 miles or 5 year period of the extended warranty.is there any way i can still have toyota fix this in my vehicle?
Headlights on my 2007 toyota prius go on and off randomly.both went off at same time almost causing me to wreck.started at 40k miles.out of warranty and dealer wants to replace bulbs for $568.00.this is a rip off and a safety issue.
In mid-february the driver's side hid (high intensity discharge) light bulb on my 2007 prius began intermittently going out.it would be on when the car was started then after several minutes it would turn off.when the car was restarted the bulb would come back on, again for a certain number of minutes.two days after replacing the bulb on march 2 the passenger side headlight began experiencing the same problem.this is a potentially serious safety issue as the headlights work fine when you first start up the car but go out while driving - which could suddenly leave you without headlights at highway speed.this car was bought in july of 2007, so is less than 2 years old.warranty replacement was denied as the car has >36,000 miles.this appears to be a known and fairly common problem with the prius:http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-technical-discussion/26884-headlight-out.html.
2007 toyota prius, hid lights started going out at less than a year old. Dealer would not replace.
I've got 2007 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. *ln
I own a 2007 toyota prius.there are only 48,000 miles on my car, however a few thousand miles ago my passenger headlight began turning off intermittently.if i turn off and on my lights the problem is temporarily solved.however, the headlight eventually turns off by itself again.this is a huge safety issue, and i fear driving at night now.this problem absolutely should not happen.any google search for "prius headlight issues" will pop up thousands of results.this issue is widespread, and there must be a recall.
Faulty head lights on the toyota pruis 2007.head lights goes on and off ... Mostly off on one side.
Starting at approximately one year old, the toyota prius hid drivers side headlight started to flicker occasionally.it was mentioned to the dealer however it never seemed to be failing when at the dealer.then at about two years of age, the headlight would blink completely out occasionally, again mentioned to the dealer but would not duplicate at the dealership.it was discovered that just cycling the switch off and back on would restore the headlight.it is now failing on a more regular basis but not when at the dealer.the passenger side is now doing this as well and i have a real fear of both lights failing at the same time and causing an accident.as of today, no repair has been made but toyota has issued a case number but remains firm that an expensive diagnosis should be made without acknowledging responsibility for this failure.i will be getting it repaired and this headlight issue could amount to $1000 or more.this is a badly designed bulb and assembly.consideration should have been made to replace this bulb with ease considering the failure rate it is experiencing.the most recent date is the one listed below.
Hid headlights go out for no apparent reason....sometime drives side, some time passenger side, sometimes both...if turned off then back on the light come back on........sometimes for long time sometimes for minutes then go through again...2007 toyota pruis45,000 miles...........very dangerous.
Hid headlight failure.this problem is intermittent, with both lights, toyota has failed to accept responsibility for faulty equipment and the nhtsa has failed to recognize this as an issue.this should be a recall problem.i intend to use your finding that says this is "not a safety issue" because both lights do not go out at the same time, when i am pulled over by a police man.i intend to take your findings to court when that happens, to insist that any charges be dropped because you have deemed this to not be a problem.i have a 2007 prius and a 2000 tundra pick-up.my tundra has over 200,000 miles on it andhas never has a problem with its lights.my prius is another story 60k miles and light issues.toyota knows this is a problem and with the assistance to the nhtsa they are not taking responsibility for a defect.i did just receive a letter from toyota stating they have reduced the cost of the light bulb from $300.00 per bulb to $150.00 per bulb.labor is not included.this is a known defect in the prius from 2006 to 2009 according to there letter.i'd ask that you look into this situation.
Headlights going out on 2007 toyota prius you never know when or where it will happen. One side will go out when you turn the switch off and back on the light will come back on. Later the other light will fail. This should be addressed as a safety issue before some dies.
While driving on interstate 405 in portland, or, the hid headlights on my 2007 toyota prius suddenly turned off.switching them off and then on again caused the lamps to work again temporarily, with the left and the right lights turning off at random.fortunately, i was in a well lit area of the interstate and no harm resulted from this incident.
2007 toyota prius, purchased new, now 46k miles, hid headlamp failure, stopped by police, hard to troubleshoot, oem part too expensive, looking for affordable replacement, unsafe / illegal to drive with one headlamp.
Right front headlight goes out intermittently. Cycling lights off and back on used to correct problem temporarily, but now headlight stays on for only a minute or two. Had similar problem with left front headlight and had hid bulb replaced in 2012 at great expense. Problem occurs when lights are turned on or while driving. This is a safety concern and a known defect that toyota should correct free of charge.
Our 2007 toyota prius has a defect in the headlight circuitry. When driving with the lights on the head lights will shut down sometimes one at a time and more frightened both will cut off 2 to 3 times during my commute home.this happened yesterday 3 times on the way home. To get the lights to turn on i have to turn the switch off and then back on.the lights will usually stay on for 20 to 30 minutes but will then shut off again at some point . We drive a very dangerous freeway ( california 60 between moreno valley, ca and the junction of interstate 10) and on several occasions the lights have cut out totally causing an unsafe condition as i was driving a very windy road, in the dark and searching for the light switch to flick it off and on. I now drive with my hand on the light switch through the badlands section of california 60 when my hand should be on the steering wheel.we were pulled over by a riverside county sheriffs officer after she noticed the lights erratically blinking on and off.we took the vehicle to the dealership and they stated that they could not create the problem but that there is a computer circuit that controls the lights and that it would cost approximately $800.this is unacceptable and should be repaired as a safety hazard.i have owned many vehicles and have never had a problem with the lights other than a burned out bulb. I have gone online and there are other drivers complaining of the same issue.please assist me by advocating on my behalf with toyota to repair this problem before an accident occurs.thanks
There has been repeated failure of one or both headlights suddenly going off without warning. This has occurred numerous times under all driving conditions - local, highway, good weather and bad. There is no apparent action that causes the headlight failure. Sometimes it is either headlight and other times both lights will fail. It is not a complete electrical failure in that the car still operates and the dash board stays lit. There was a burning odor after the last incident, but no fire. The car was shut off for a few minutes, restarted and driven away.
Early 2009 a friend told me after i got out of my wife's 2007 prius that the left headlight was out. I thought it strange so i turned on the car & the head lights again - this time it worked.after that occasion i have had the light go out almost every time i drive at night, but it can be turned back on by turning the lights off/on.
While driving at night the headlamps will randomly and somewhat frequently just go out. If i turn the switch off and back on again they will come back on. This is very dangerous because it is not always obvious that they have gone out. I have read that many other people experience this problem and a recall should be issued.
While driving on the highway, both headlights shut off.this caused a near accident with other motorists on the highway.by rapidly toggling the headlight switch on and off, the headlights turned back on.this has been a persistent issue even though i have had the bulbs replaced at a great expense.
Passenger side headlight goes out and only turns back on when i toggle light switch off and then on again.this occurs multiple times throughout the day and it causes difficulty visualizing traffic signs on the right side at night.nothing has been done to rectify the problem as of yet.i'm hoping to see a safety recall of the problem considering the quantity of prius owners affected by this issue.
One headlight on my car keeps shutting off, while the other is fine. I am able to "fix" the issue by turning my headlights off and then turning them on again. Dealers initially told me it was because the bulb burned out, but i replaced both at the same time, and it's always the driver's side bulb that "burns out." upon further review on public forums, it appears the bulb is perfectly fine and there's some type of electrical issue/connection problem that causes problems with the bulb.this happens when the vehicle is on and in-motion on any street.
For the past year, one of my front headlights goes on and off intermittently.i've had toyota look at it twice and they can't figure it out.they've tried replicating it and nothing.this is a safety problem that i've learned is common among prius between the years 2006- and 2009.toyota needs to figure this out and should have a recall.
Headlights to toyota prius flicker and turn off while drivingonce i turn the headlight switch, off then on again, lightscome back on.this only occurs with one headlight at a time
I have a 2007 toyota prius. The left headlamp repeatedly fails without warning. Recently, both headlamps blink and go out.
I have a 2007 toyota prius with hid headlights.one of the headlights randomly turns off and turns back on.again this occurs randomly but when the left headlight is off it can stay off for several minutes before turning itself back on.i figured that it was a bad fuse, however after replacing the fuse the problem still exists.i have read an online forum of prius owners that are experiencing the same problem, so i know that this is more than what would normally be expected.
As indicated by numerous other owners ofthis car the headlights go out, then you turn the lights off and on, and they come back on for an undetermined amount of time again.it happens when driving,sitting at a light, or any time when the car is running.it doesnt matter what speed you are at or the temperature outside.i'm not sure of exact date when it started but it was around 45,000 miles and it was out of warranty because we owned it since new and took it to our dealer who could do nothing for us.we changed the bulb ourself...numerous times now.i love the car other than the headlights.there are thousands of others of people out there with the same problem.its a safety issue.
Headlights go off intermittently while driving at night
The high intensity headlights (hid) bulbs (right and left) are keep going out. I replaced 4 times and keeps happening. I researched online and found out that this is a common issue on toyota prius model 2004-2007. Many people have shared about this specific problem.
Headlights intermittently fail. Sometimes one headlight will go out and other times both. So far, if i detect one or both headlights are out, turning the headlight switch off and back on will correct the problem. Depending on street lighting, i am not always able to detect if the headlights are off until another car flashes to let me know or i enter a dark roadway where it becomes obvious.
While driving my 2007 prius to sonoma for the weekend both of my headlights failed to work simultaneously!!this left me driving in complete darkness at 60mph and my 5 year old in the back seat!it was terrifying for that second in which i had no light source whatsoever.no streetlights, no headlights, not even any moonlight!this could have caused a serious crash as i was on unfamiliar roads and i had to turn my lights all the way off and then on again to get any source of light!i hope someone at this agency is planning on doing something about this before someone gets killed!i know i'm not the only one with this problem out there!
Hid light randomly go out.sometimes the driver side, sometimes the passenger side...sometimes both.they usually come back on by turning them off and back on at the switch. Dealer quoted $700 per light to fix. Ridiculous for early failure of a "upgraded" light option that we had to pay extra for when we purchased the car.
1.wife is leary of driving our 2007 toyota prius because of problem brakes.we need a better description of what happens when we try to turn off the engine going 100 mph.2.lights are poor.we cannot see very far ahead in this deer infested environment.i have better lights on my 1997 hyundai 3.one or the other headlight flickers and goes out for no understandable reason.we turn the lights off and turn them on again and it works ok.this could be a safety hazard.what is being done to fix it.4.seating.my first encounter with the toyota complaint system cam about as i was trying to get the driver seat moved back because i have long legs.the dealer said they have no way of fixing this but that i should go to the after market. I asked if toyota would accept an aftermarket solution.the dealer said that they will evaluate it after it is installed to tell us if it meets safety specificationsno aftermarket supplier will try to fix this because they have not assurance that it will be accepted by toyota.yet toyota gives no technical information about what is acceptable.i complained formally to the dealer and got nowhere.i then sent a formal complaint to national toyota.they passed the complaint back to the dealer for response.for me this is a major flaw in the toyota complaint handling system.they have a closed loop when it comes to complaints.5.i like the car and it gets the mileage i expected.i am not sure i will ever get another toyota if there are reasonable alternative that get good mileage.
Headlights go out intermittently and individually. Turning the lights off and back on solves the problem temporarily. Have had an instance where both lights shut off at the same time, but all other instances it has been either the left or right. Had the right side changed (wk. Of 10/6/08) and the left is being changed today (10/20/08). According to online chat this is not an isolated instance. To date, the replacement on the right side has worked.see site below:http://priuschat.com/forums/care-maintenance-troubleshooting/34584-headlight-problem.html.
Headlamps 2007 prius began to "wink" intermittently. I reported it to service department nothing was done. (date ?? 2008) a policeman on military base cautioned me that a headlamp was out. I reported it to service. They said they saw nothing wrong with the lamps . Third time service (june 2009) i was charged for replacement of a running light bulb. Following that encounter, i experience a total loss of head lamp illumination in interstate 65 traffic in the dark (july 27, 09). I quickly slowed and flicked the light switch on and off and light was restored. The lights continued to "wink" and again on 9-14-09 lost total headlamp illumination in traffic on ky natcher parkway, again flicking the switch restored lights. Took it to service 9-15-09they asked for $440 to replace both lamps saying it "might" fix it and if not, i would need to spend an additional $335 for a switch box or computer component but they could not assure me that these expensive measures would actually correct the problem. I declined and reported the incident to a service department online questionnaire. I was contacted via e-mail by toyota service representative and was toldand i quote "we have replaced a few of these bulbs with success 85-90% of the time. On occasion we have replaced a control unit for headlights" . When the problem was first observed and reported the car was under warranty. Warranty has since expired, my assertion is that the condition then and now are related and should be fixed as if warranty was in force. That was not acceptable to toyota service and the issue lies unresolved.
The hid headlight in my 2007 toyota prius isn't working quite right! after a few minutes of running the headlights, the driver's side just turns off. If i turn the headlights off and back on again, it works just fine.i've read that this is a documented problem so i wanted to have my problem put on record.
My right headlight intermittently started to flickered off. This issue has not gone away since it started. Had husband check to see if there was a loose connection.no loose connections.went online to see if there were other prius owners who had the same problem, and there are others with exactly the same issues!there seems to be no remedy for this problem except to turn the light onto the off position then turn them on again.they do go back on but can shut off or wink off at any time.this is a hazard for nighttime driving, and my concern is that my twin teenagers will be using the car at night for work, errands, etc.
2007 prius with 36k miles, hid headlights.stopped by police who told us that we had both a headlight anda tail-light out.this was only a couple of weeks after the car passed state inspection. Upon returning home, found that both headlights were working but that taillight was out.my wife mentioned that other people had been telling her for a couple of months that there was a taillight out on the car, but it was always working when we checked.the next day after the police stopped us, i noted that all lights on the car were working.took car to dealer, where they claimed that they thought it was a bulb issue and could replace if i wanted.i countered that a bulb should either work or not, and that this intermittent operation seemed to indicate an electrical or wiring problem, but the dealer didn't agree.the dealer checked all the lights, and found them all to be working.just after returning from the dealer, i discovered that the passenger headlight was out.
My headlights started failing at 30,214 miles and i took my car in for service, they replaced the right headlight.at 32,571 they replaced my left headlight.i now have the same problem with the left headlight which even after replacing the bulb, will not work.i have contacted toyota and they want me to incur the expense of having it diagnosed at their dealership before they will even consider covering it even though there was a class action lawsuit of which i was never made aware.as agreement, toyota agreed that they would extend the warranty on the bulbs and if you were outside the extended warranty, they would still fix the lights if you had documented problems prior to the warranty period expiring.i have the evidence yet they want me to incur an expense so they know what's wrong.i feel this is totally wrong.
One or both of the prius headlights will switch off on its own and i have to turn off the lights and turn them on several times in order for the headlights to stay consistently on.this is a serious safety issue when i am traveling at highway speeds at night and lose my headlights and then have to switch them on and off to make them work.
Hid headlights suddenly go off while driving resulting in no illumination. If light switch is turned off then on lights will come back on for a little while and then shut off again. This is a very serious safety issue and these bulb failures are extremely common with these vehicles even with vehicles that are fairly new and with very low miles. Toyota claims these lights should last much longer than normal bulbs, but this has not been the case. Additionally these bulbs are extremely expensive to replace.another example of the poor quality in recent toyota vehicles which have been well documented.
Passenger side hid headlamp showing intermittent flicker/failure after only 2.5 years and 30k miles. Turning lights off and back on temporarily resolved the issue. Two confirmed occurrences, possibly more unknown.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and the headlights keep going out intermittently.it's never both at the same time.when i notice it, i turn the light off and then turn them on again and both headlights are working again at least for a little while until one of the lights go off again.i will take it in to toyota for repair because i would rather pay for it myself than get into an accident.obviously this is a widespread problem and toyota should put this out as a recall and take care of their responsibility.this is a safety issue.
The headlights keep burning out and stops working without warning.
Headlights intermittently turn off; occasionally both headlights will turn off at the same time.
2007 toyota prius headlights issue.as i am driving the lights will randomly turn off.i contacted the toyota dealership and they said that you can replace the light bulb.this did not fix the situation.the lights still continue to randomly turn off.
Driving down the freeway in the fod and the drivers side headlight went out.turned off and on again, the light reilluminated.this has happened four more times since then and have been pulled over by the local police because of it.because of the geographical area that i am in and the fod is prevalent during the winter months this poses an extreme danger to both myself and others around me.
When driving at night my wife told me her right head light would go out. When i check the car it was working!! so after several months of this of her telling me this story we started leaving the lights on during the day and checking to see what was going on. Finally we noticed that not only does the right head light go out but they both go out.so i took the car to the dealer with the lights on and by the time i got there both head lights failed. My car has 34,890 miles on it and it is 2years into the basic 3 year warranty. The dealer replaced both bulbs and toldme to come back if it happens again and they will replace some other electronic part. They seem to know there is a problem or defect in lighting system in the car.
2007 prius problems - headlights and tail lights unexpectedly and randomly shut off. I can get the tail lights to come back on by mildly smacking the side panel near the light. I've checked the bulb connections and they are clean and tight with no exposed or loose wires. The only way to get the headlights to come back on is to turn off the headlights and turn them back on. Toyota dealer says they can\'t repeat the problem. My wife and i are going to take video on the next occurrence. We have subsequently been paying attention to other prius on the road. Quite a few are driving with one or both tail lights out!i also note that there are many complaints about this problem on-line.this is a safety defect.toyota needs to take responsibility and stop messing around with owners!
2007 toyota prius. The hid lights just turn off for no reason. It is random. It is a great danger when it is dark and the lights just go off. We are in a rural area so there are no lights near the road when it happens. At this point if i turn the lights off and back on they come back. This has been an intermittent problem for a few months. The bigger issue is that the dealer does not know what causes this and wants to spend over $1000.00 in trial fixes.
Toyota prius 2007 with hid lights.one or the other headlight randomly turns off, but to the driver they are unaware unless both turn off at the same time.toyota dealer replaced bulb twice but problem persisted.finally the service manager who is also a friend of mine, told me the problem is in one of the circuit boards and he replaced it. That was 5 months ago and it has been fine since then.toyota, this should be widely known by all your dealers and fixed.
About a month ago, my prius's driver side headlight started intermittently going off without any warning. I was pulled over by police when i discovered it. The light would come back on when i turn it off then on again, but it will go off again sometime afterwards. I purchased two new bulbs, thinking the problem was in the bulbs; same problem consistently happens. The driver headlight now does not function any longer, even with a new bulb. I plan to take it to the dealer for repair.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that the high intensity (hid) headlights would become inoperable intermittently.the dealer stated that there was a wire defect that caused the shortage in the headlights.the front driver's side headlight was replaced for $400 at the contact's expense.less than six months later, the passenger side headlight was replaced.in addition, the entire lighting assembly was replaced for $350 at the contact's expense.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was less than 48,000. Updated 04-17-09updated 04/21/09.
2007 toyota prius hid headlight problem.at approximately 37000 miles my passenger side headlight would suddenly go out. I could turn the lights off, then back on immediately and the light would work sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes for the duration of my drive.i checked with my dealer and he said it was the light bulb and not covered under warranty and over $300 plus labor.i then began having the same problem with the drivers side light, sometimes the left, sometimes the right, sometimes both lights at the same time. Not able to afford toyotas price, or labor costs i then ordered oem replacement bulbs myself and installed them thinking it would fix the problem.in less than one week i was experiencing the same problems.i asked my dealer about it and the fact that i purchased the extended warranty and was told that i would still have to pay any charges and then turn it into the warranty company to see if they would pay for the repair after the fact.i was told the cost could be as much as $1800 dollars. I have replaced both bulbs twice now, but this has not corrected the problem.not being able to afford the cost for the dealer i have had to just continue to drove the vehicle and manually turn the lights off and on to get them going when they go out.this sounds to me like a design flaw, or quantity issue concerning a very important safety feature of my vehicle that my 16 year old daughter is supposed to be driving, but i am to afraid for her safety to let her drive it after dark.if the problem is as simple as a light bulb, why did my replacing them not solve the problem.
2007 toyota prius - passenger side head-light has stopped working with only 42,000 miles on the vehicle. Checked the internet and find that this is not a unique issue, there are quite a few others with the same concern. This is the third toyota i have owned and i've never had a complaint about any of my previous automobiles.
My 2007 prius headlights keep going off for no reason. When they go off you can turn the lights switch off then back on and they both come back on. The drivers side has done it three times and they both have gone off once while driving at night.
2007 toyota prius, hid headlights go out intermittently, at first passenger side only, now passenger willgo out and moments later both lights go out.
Driver side headlight intermittent.headlight flickers and goes out.turn headlights off and back on and it comes back on and works fine for a few days.then it starts all over again, goes out and i have to cycle on and of the headlights to get it to work again. No in dealer and they claim i need a new hid lamp at $280 for replacement!
The headlights work intermittently and have needed bulb replacement 3 times so far. Also all the tail light and the tag lights went out at the same time recently and required bulb replacement. When driving we had no idea the lights were out and only found out when we were pulled over by police. This constitutes a very dangerous situation in my opinion. Also the hatchback handle sometimes fails to work due to the rubber cover deterioration.
I have a 2007 toyota 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.
My 2007 toyota prius headlight modules need to be replaced. Headlights go off and the switch must be toggled to remedy. The car is under warranty but toyota says the lights are not covered. Toyota knows this is a chronic defect.do i have any recourse?
Headlights sometimes go out or fail to stay lite---turning them off and back on seems to correct issue for my 2007 prius,so far. There is a service notice issued but we need a required recall to make dealers correct issue for free.
Hid headlight will go out while driving and this has happened 4 times with the most recent 2 days ago. All of the times this has happened, the bulb and computer are replaced at a cost of $700.00+. Very expensive on going problem.
Passenger side headlight goes in and out randomly.the dealer is saying that it's a computer problem and it would cost more than $1000 to replace it. I had my car for less than 2 years before it started happening but it's over 36,000 miles.
Since early december 2009, my 2007 toyota prius has had a safety problem with the hid headlights going out intermittently, usually only one side at a time, but several times both have gone out at the same time. I live just off a dark, winding road, and twice both of the lights went out at the same time, leaving me totally in the dark. I was able to flip then off and back on to narrowly avoid a potential fatal accident. I have been stopped by the ga highway patrol and given a warning due to the driver side headlight not working at dusk once. Had it been dark already, the officer would have ticketed me he said. This is a major safety issue that requires the nhtsa to investigate thoroughly with prius owners. There are several blogs on the internet reporting this problem and complaining about the exorbitant cost that toyota dealerships charge to "fix" the problem (from $800 to $1800), only to find that the problem is repeated within a year or two. The local toyota dealership said that my "repair" would be about $1,100, but i declined because i feel that this is an inherent defect in the headlights themselves, the wiring harness, or the computer module (or possibly all of them) that may or may not be fixed by throwing money at it now. I beg you to investigate this issue and consider making toyota issue a general recall due to the headlights issue. Someone is going to be killed one day, if it hasn't already happened. It probably already has. This car was purchased new, not driven hard or over bad roads, routine maintenance has been kept up, and it has less than 39,000 miles on it (about 37,000 at the time the problem began). I am in the process of contacting toyota motors now to complain about this safety issue and defective parts to see what they will do to help me. Thank you for taking the time to investigate this serious issue and i hope that you will be able to make a difference to save lives because of it.
My 2007 prius front headlamps overheat and without warning go out and then will work again once it cools off.toyota replaced one while in warranty but refuses to do the other since car is now out of warranty.they say "use headlamps only when absolutely necessary".this is a $300. Item to replace. Toyota knows of problem and now says they will charge only $150 for parts.this should be a recall item.
The headlight is physically going out. I noticed it when i pulled into my driveway last night and had only the driver's side headlight shining against the garage door. I did the same thing i have done before, i turned the lights off then back on again and it again came on. This is typically how i have noticed the light has gone out, with what should be two lights shining against the back of an suv, van, truck, garage door etc.. Like last night, last week it was doing it frequently enough that i would see the light pop off while driving in the rain. Otherwise it hasn't been very noticeable when it has happened while i'm driving it. Always when i pull up to something.
While returning home the lights (both) flickered and the left headlight went out. After a stop for groceries and preparing to leave both headlights were working. As we neared our home the left light went out again.both situations happened around 8:00 and 8:30 pm. Since the first incident we have had the left, right and both lights fail on at least a dozen separate occasions. We have discovered this problem has affected hundreds of thousands of prius'. Toyota is responsible for this known problem and must fix these failures.
Toyota prius 2007, 34000 miles: intermittent headlight failure.hid type headlights.the driver's side headlight goes out intermittently, and can be turned back on by turning lights all the way off and on again.it happens often.the brights on that side also go out.i will contact my dealer and toyota tomorrow for a repair.seems to be a common problem amongst prius owners with this type of headlights, as noted with a internet search.
Hid headlights flicker off while driving my vehicle.the lights will turn back on, if i turn the lights off and back on. At first sign of problem vehicle only had 36,000 miles on it, second sign og problem vehicle had 46,000 miles.i have been pulled over by the police.
Headlights will randomly turn off when driving or parked. Turning off and then on will work but only for a short time.
The headlights of our 2007 toyota prius intermittently go out, usually just one stops working while driving, other times when we start up the car.recently both went out while driving.i stopped the car on the interstate shoulder, got out to make sure they were out and they both were.i got back in the car, turned the lights off and then back on and they began working.however, this problem returns without pattern, sometimes it is just one, sometimes the other, and recently both will stop working.so far it is correctable to turn lights completely off and then back on, then they both work.i believe this is a safety issue as they go out while driving at night.
2007 toyota prius - repeated hid headlight failure.parts replaced 1/2010, issue recurs same headlight 2/2011.
2007 prius headlights - both go out, intermittently.
The right headlight turns on and then at some point while driving goes out. I have changed the headlight and it did not solve the problem. It is a lot of money to deal with diagnostics, but the problem isn't resolved. It is a safety hazard to only have one headlight working. Toyota should be paying for these malfunctions because accidents can be their fault for such a safety violation. There are many other people that are experiencing the same thing. This happens ever time i turn on my headlights for the last year trying to resolve it. It could have been for longer and i never noticed because the lights turn on initially.
I own a 2007 toyota prius.i have observed that one of my headlights flickers and dies sporadically, but relights when the headlights are switched off and then back on.after relighting, a single headlight again eventually flickers and dies.according to internet research, this is a common problem with toyota high intensity discharge headlights, and a case by your office has been opened (and closed) under case number: pe09019.i strongly believe this case should be reopened.
I've got a toyota prius 2007 with hid headlights. Left headlight 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.
The tail lights intermittently go out when driving at night, while the brake lights are fine.it is related to a problem with poor quality tail light sockets on this model and year.replacement bulbs do not address the problem.this seems to be a common problem, not unique to my vehicle only.
2007 prius hid headlights go out intermittently with no observable pattern.while driving, one cannot tell when this happens thus driving with only one headlight.only time i can tell is when i come up behind a vehicle and my lights shine on it.upon observing the internet it appears there are many others with this same problem with their prius'.(don't want to get a ticket or in an accident because of it!it is reported that $1100 to $2600 to get this repaired, hopefully.
Hid headlights on 2007 prius fail intermittently. Turning the lights off and then back on seems to refresh, temporarily.
Passenger-side high intensity headlight started intermittently failing.the light goes out randomly and unexpectedly. Turning both headlights off and back on again temporarily fixes the issue.
Three times within the last week, while driving at night, the headlights suddenly went out.although i was able to turn them back on right away, this is an extremely dangerous situation to be in when driving on a dark road.
Headlights randomly fail while driving.the issue is not the bulb as the headlights will turn back on if you flick the lights off and on again.toyota dealership claims it's just the bulb, wants $800 to repair.this is clearly a safety defect since hid bulbs are supposed to last significantly longer than regular bulbs and since the bulbs can fail at random times, yet work fine at random times as well.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving 50 mph when both headlights failed. The contact engaged the head light on/off switch several times before the headlights would re-illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the headlights were performing as designed. The contact disagreed and stated that the headlights should not shut off independently without warning. Both headlights were replaced by the dealer. The failure mileage was 36,500.
Headlights go on and off intermittently. One of the head light is bad and goes off, when i turn it off and on, it will work and after 1 -2 minutes it goes off again. It is unsafe to drive like that.
Hid lights on 2007 toyota prius are going out.
2007 toyota prius with hid headlights.while driving to work, i experienced the following.left headlight went out.i drove the rest of the way to work with right hid light working and fog lights.called my mechanic, he never heard of this problem.on way home from work, i turned on headlights and they worked. I have not had the same problem since.friend at home notified me of this web site.
Driversside headlamp goes out and comes back on - gets dimmer and goes out again. 2007 prius.
Faulty hid headlights on 2007 toyota prius. The lights go out while driving. To re-activate the headlights it is necessary to turn the headlight switch to the off position and turn it back to on position to re-activate the headlights. The headlights may work for a few minutes or only a few seconds before going out again. The problem may be due to a faulty igniter or control circuit. A number of other prius owners are reporting the same issue on online forums.
1. Not sure2. Headlights on our 2007 prius go out unexpectedly, sometimes at night both are out, creating a dangerous situation3. Took it to toyota dealer; lights worked fine then; they said it would be my expense to replace bulbs; decided to wait to see if problem happened during daylight hours to take it to them to verify it is a bulb problem; then discovered bulb failure is a chronic problem with the prius; toyota should correct problem and replace bulbs at their expense.
The headlights on my 2007 toyota prius go out randomly. I have spent over $1500 to have the problem fixed and now less than a year later the problem is occurring again on a daily basis. I have been ticketed by local police and placed in danger of crashing on several occasions when they both decide to go out.
The ballists inside the two front headlights intermittently turn on/off.both lights went out at the same time while night driving, causing a serious safety concern while the vehicle was in motion.the vehicle has 120,000 miles and both lights randomly turning off/on is not safe and toyota should incur a recall.
Headlights on 2007 prius failed intermittently. They will work when the vehicle is first turned on but will sometimes turn off. I brought it in within 30,000 miles and had the entire headlight assembly replaced by the dealer and it seemed to resolve the issue for a while. However it is happening again to the other side at 42000 miles, these are hid headlights and have approximately 1000-1500 hours of use to them.
Both headlights go out without warning ..this is the 5th time in a month this has happened.. I've replaced the bulbs which are very expensive by the way twice now.....this is clearly a manufacturing problem and you people clearly know that it is and still aren't doing a dam thing about it is bs.....i have read hundreds of complaints on this issue and they all say the same dam thing ....do something about this issue before someone is seriously hurt or killed ........
After about five minutes, (varies greatly), one headlight will often go out.usually it is the left, but not always.sometimes it is the right.the car has hid headlights, and i usually run them at all times for safety.the headlights will flicker subtly back and forth between the two until one goes out.going back and forth between high and low beams changes nothing, but quickly turning them off and then back on will re-set the condition, that is, the headlights both come on.tapping on all known connections has no effect, and either driving or trying to duplicate the condition parked seems to give the same results, that is, the condition is easily duplicated while parked.
I have a 2007 prius with hid lights and have had issues with both front headlamps turning off intermittently as well as the back passenger side light.the driver side headlamp had to be replaced at approximately 35000 miles, and the passenger side light at 50000 miles. Thankfully, dublin toyota replaced the driver side headlamp at no cost, stating it was unusual to already be experiencing problems. The passenger side however was going to cost $425. The dealership cut me a brake and charged "only" $325.$150 for the light, the rest for labor.they said it was not covered under warranty, but replacing a headlight should not cost more than replacing all 4 tires! also, this is a safety issue that should be publicized by toyota directly.i drive at night, and i live near the coast where there is plenty of fog. Lights that randomly choose to stop working are not safe whatsoever.
One or both headlights spontaneously turn off. It happens at least once per night and sometimes many times. Often i can pull over and turn them on and off until the problem corrects. At first toyota said there was nothing wrong. Then the passenger side went out completely and the driver's side was still intermittant. Toyota then replaced the passenger side headlight and the dealer told me the toyota warranty manager wouldn't let them replace both. Later the second headlight went out completely and toyota refused to fix it because my car had passed the 36,000 mile mark.tw*
I have a 2007 toyota prius with only 20,000 miles. The headlight works randomly. It appears to be a widespread problem with other prius.
While driving (in motion), one headlight (either right or left) will suddenly go off. If i turn both lights off and back on, they will both come back on. But one or the other might go off again soon afterwards. It sometimes happens on short trips (a few blocks) and sometimes only after driving several miles. It happens on neighborhood streets and on the highway, while going straight. Sometimes it happens after a noticeable bump in the road, but other times it happens when the road is smooth. It happens at slow speed (<30 mph), medium, or highway speed.
In order to start, the brakes must be depressed. The electrical switch that detects the brake pedal being depressed also controls the brake light indicators. This switch has started to fail, operating intermittently. The symptoms are inability to start the vehicle to "ready" mode for driving and the brake lights not operating which is extremely unsafe. Once the car has started to "ready" and can drive, the brake lights may or may not operate during driving.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving at various speeds, either the left, right, or both headlights would fail.the dealer stated that the failure was the contact's responsibility.the toyota manufacturer agreed to pay for the parts, but not the labor.the current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights shut off intermittently. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that they could not find anything wrong with it. The vin was not available at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 130000 and the current mileage was 141000.
2007 prius - hid headlight problem, both come on when turned on then as i'm driving the drivers side goes out. If you turn off and back on both headlights relight, only to have this problem repeated. This is a safety issues which need to be rectified.this is a reported problem by many prius owners and many are being charged hundreds of dollars for what is an apparentdefect often not getting the problem solved.
Toyota prius 2007 headlight works intermittently.
The headlights on my 2007 prius keep going off. One was replaced during warranty period. The car was less than a year old. The other went out 4 months later, less than 18 months old and was not covered by warranty. Lights that last than 18 months are defective. I have been repeatedly approached by other prius owners with similar problems.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 35 mph at night, the headlights failed without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 25,000.update 12/14/09the consumer stated the headlights were replaced. Updated 12/16/09
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that whenever she was driving the headlights came on and shut off intermittently. Occasionally, the headlights would not come back on for fifteen minutes after they shut off. The accelerator pedal also began sticking to the floor; however, there were no floor mats in her vehicle. The dealer informed her that for $400 they would replace the bulbs in the vehicle. There were no related recalls. The vin number was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,850.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the headlights would intermittently fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and replaced twice. He filed report number 091011805 with the manufacturer, but was not provided with any assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000 . The current mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. Since 2007, the contact thought that the headlights were intermittently dimming; however, a police officer notified him that the lights were off. The driver thought that the bulb caused the headlights to shut off; however, the failure was due to a chip in the computer. The headlights intermittently shut off and turned back on rapidly for approximately 2 hours and failed again within 15 minutes. The failure has occurred for since the vehicle was purchased in 2007. The contact attempted to find instructions on replacing the bulbs and found via the internet that the computer chip caused the failure instead of the bulbs. The dealer stated that they would diagnose the failure for $90. The contact stated that they do not need the dealer to diagnose the failure and has requested that the dealer make the necessary repair. The warranty has expired. The current and failure mileages were 57,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated both headlights have blown out on separate occasions. The first time the dealer replaced the headlights under the warranty and now the manufacturer is paying half of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 35,500.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at night approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions suddenly, the headlights failed without warning.the driver experienced extremely limited visibility. The headlights began to function when the control switch was turned to the "off" and "on" position.the failure occurred intermittently. An authorized dealer was notified. The vehicle is in the process of being inspected and repaired. The failure and current mileages were 74,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the headlights would intermittently fail or activate independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they replaced the bulbs yet the vehicle continued to experience the headlight failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Updated 09/28/11*ljthe consumer stated one of the headlights was replaced under warranty. After the warranty expired, the other headlight started to fail.updated 10/07/11
2007 toyota prius headlights that unexpectedly shut off while driving - there is a safety defect with the car. Both headlights went out unexpectedly, it was completely dark and i am fortunate that i did not crash.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact is experiencing failure with the high intensity headlight system.while driving, the headlights would shut off unexpectedly and cause dangerous driving conditions.initially, after activating the headlight switch, the headlights would illuminate again.however, after two months, the headlights stopped working completely.the vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times.the first time, the dealer could not find any failures.eventually, the dealer was able to duplicate the failure and stated that the light bulbs needed to be replaced.the failure has been repaired and the contact has found numerous complaints regarding the same failure and feels that the issue needs to be addressed by the manufacturer.the repairs were not covered in his warranty; therefore, the manufacturer did not hold themselves responsible for the failure.the failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage is 53,790. Updated 12/4/08 updated 12/05/08.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights randomly shut off while driving. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer, but the specific repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
Hid headlights failed on 2007 toyota prius with 41k miles.
Hid bulb intermittently goes off.
Headlights turn off intermittently for no reason on my prius.when i turn them off again, then on, they work.this is very dangerous when it happens at night.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the headlights would fail intermittently for a period of two months before becoming inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure and the dealer wanted to change the bulb. The contact did not allow them to complete the repair. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, if he would switch the headlight off and on, it would work so he did not believe the failure was caused by the bulb itself. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 30,000. Updated 02/23/11*ljthe consumer stated the head lights would fail intermittently. Updated 05/04/11
Random, intermittent failure of either hid headlamp.started around 48,000 miles.turning the headlamp switch off and on again reignites the failed light, until the next random failure.the dealer is replacing the computer(s) that control the lights.they want to replace the lamps, but they cost $400, and are not covered under warranty.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 40 mph, thehid headlights shut off without any warning . The lights have shut on and off for approximately 4 weeks. The dealer stated the they would repair the hid headlights for $1500.the dealer also confirmed that the manufacturer is aware of the hid light failure. The contact will not drive the vehicle at night due to the safety risk. The hid headlights will be repaired. The failure mileage was 38000 and the current mileage was 44000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The headlights were flashing on and off. The failure occurred intermittently. Whenever the lights came back on they were dim. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 51000. The vehicle current mileage was 54000.updated 04/05/10 the drivers side headlight was replaced in 2008 after only 35,000 miles. Updated 08/11/10
Prius intermittent headlight failure.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving approximately 35 mph at night, the passenger side headlight failed without warning.the driver experienced extremely limited visibility.the failure occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they recommended that both headlights be replaced at the estimated cost of $425.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 45,500.updated 09/01/09
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius . While driving65 mphthe headlights would intermittently shutt off.a technician from the dealer advised him that they would investigate the failure. No repairs were made. Identical failures have occurred approximately 6 times. The failure mileage was 28000. Thecurrent mileage was 28500.updated 01/15/10. *lj updated 01/19/10.
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states problem with headlight *tgwthe consumer stated quite frequently and for a long time, one of the hid headlights would go out completely when the headlights were on. Sometimes, it would be the driver side and sometimes the passenger side.the consumer stated if he turned the headlights off and then back on again, the problem would temporarily resolve itself only to happened again at a later time.
Passenger headlight went out while driving. When i went to replace it the next day, the light was working.today (dec 30, 2011) problem occurred again.
2007 prius headlight failure - passenger side headlight goes out frequently.by turning lights off and back on it stays on for a while.i can't reproduce the problem when i want to.looking at consumer complaints it seems to be a wide spread problem and very expensive to replace bulb which doesn't help the problem.major safety issue at least that toyota is just brushing aside.i am not a satisfied toyota customer by all means.
Headlights go out intermittently and out remain unlit. This has occurred four times in a year and a half. At one point in time both lamps went out at the same time. The dealer maintains that this is not an on going issue with this vehicle. Each time i have gone in for repair the dealer maintains that the problem is either that the bulb is, loose, burnt, or defective. These bulbs are in excess of $150.00 each.
- the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that intermittently the headlights are inoperative. The impairment of visibility while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the bulbs were replaced. The current and failure mileages were 50000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights suddenly dimmed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the ecm needed to be replaced.the current mileage was 35,500 and failure mileage was 26,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving, the headlights would become abnormally dim before failing intermittently. The contact would have to repeatedly switch the lights on and off before operating as normal. The dealer advised that the headlights would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.
Driver side hid headlight was lighted but failed during driving.driver side hid headlight would re-ignite after turning headlight switch off then on.
Hid lights went out while driving on highway. Pulled over and turned lights off and back on, then it worked again. But after approx. 20 mins. Of driving, hid lights went out again. One time i didn't even realize that it went out, because i was driving in town, until i got pulled over by an police officer, who told me about it, but after turning it off and back on, the lights worked again. It seems to happen randomly and but more frequently during long trips.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving between 45-50 mph on normal road conditions at night, the low beam headlights were activated.suddenly, the passenger side headlight failed without warning and decreased visibility.in addition, the driver's side headlight was nonfunctional.the failures occur sporadically.the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 03-27-09 the consumer stated both headlights kept going out. He had to turn the switch off then on again. Updated 03/31/09.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 35 mph, the driver's side headlight flickered. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the headlights had to be manually turned off and on to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2007 toyota priusintermittent hid headlight driver side headlight. Blinks out after 5 - 10 minutes drive time. Stop car on side of dark roadwayto check. Light is out. Return to cabin to power off car to check for loose connections almost hit by car that didn't see me. Returned to cabin to get off roadway light comes back on.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated while both high intensity headlights were illuminated they would shut on and off intermittently. The dealer replaced both headlights, but the failure recurred within 10,000 miles.the manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
While driving the headlights will shut off. Sometimes the drivers side would go out. Sometimes the passenger side would go out. Sometimes both headlights will go out. If you turn off the headlights and turn them back on they will work for various amounts of time. Dealer mechanic states this is an extremly common occurance with this vehicle. Repair cost was quoted at approx $600 to replace the headlights and that possibly this could not fix the problem and could need further repairs but this is where they start with this known issue.
I have brought this vehicle to the toyota dealer four times in this past year for intermittently working headlights. One or the other front headlight turn off without warning. When the headlights are (both) turned off then on, they usually, but not always, both come back on. The dealer is clueless even when problem is demonstrated to the head of the service department. Based on a review of internet chat groups, this seems to be a well known and documented problem, including a class action law suit filed earlier this year (collado et al v. Toyota motor sales).
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited abnormal surging and the headlights became inoperable. The vehicle had not been received any repairs to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 18,195 and the current mileage was 18,200.
2007 toyota prius - diver side headlamp goes out intermittently while driving. If the headlight switch is turned off and then on again then the lights go on again. Failure repeats itself. Updated 06/01/09.
2007 prius - started driving at night approx.9pm.both headlights failed luckily still in town where it was well lit.type of headlight was high intensity discharge (hid).this happened less than a week after my 36k mile bumper to bumper warranty expired.dealer says that parts are extremely expensive as is labor (go figure).
2007 toyota prius touring edition hid headlights turn off randomly while driving with the headlights on. I turn off the headlights and turn them back on and they come back on fora variable time before going off again.
2007 prius headlights one or both go out in during drive.
Hid headlights on my 2007 prius - the right light will go dim and eventually turn off completely.the left side will noticeably dim as well.i will turn off the lights, then turn them back on - and the right side and left side will return to "normal" brightness for atime - and then the same thing happens again. I consider this a major safety issue - i noticed this problem on a major vacation i just had and didn't want to drive on the interstate at night because of this safety problem.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving over any potholes in the road at speeds of over 10 mph, the traction warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle also made a loud grinding noise while depressing the brake pedal and they would not engage. The contact confirmed that the brakes felt as if they were "locking." the manufacturer and a local dealer were contacted, both of which were not willing to offer any assistance. No repairs were made to the vehicle. On a separate occasion, the headlights intermittently failed to operate. The dealer replaced the bulbs in both headlights. There were no recalls. The failure mileage was under 1,000 and the current mileage was 20,400.updated 03/04/10. *ljupdated 05/10/10
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated the headlights would fail to illuminate intermittently. The dealer replaced the bulb, stating it was defective. The manufacturer advised they were aware of the failure and previously provided reimbursement for the light bulb but the offer was no longer effective. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 37,432.updated 10/27/10. *lj
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed that the headlights shut off. He was able to turn the headlights on and they began to function normally. The headlights began turning off and on every day; occasionally one or both headlights would continue to shut off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the entire headlight system needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired and the contact had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 65,000.
2007 toyota prius hid failure passenger side as of 04/21/09 @ 39,163 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph at night, and observed that both headlights functioned one at a time intermittently. The failure resulted to limited visibility.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several separate occasions for the identical failure. The technician stated that the bulbs required replacement which involved the removal of the front bumper to install the bulbs. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving, the headlights would suddenly shut off. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the lights shut off. The lightswould come back on when the on/off switch was turned off andon. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but no repairs were made when the complaint was filed. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph when the right headlight shut on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that this was a known problem with this make and modelthe repair will be at $400.00. There have been no repairs done to the vehicleat this moment. The failure and current mileage was 47000.
Headlamps on prius keep going out. Saftey!!!!!!
2007 toyota prius with headlight failure. Consumer states that toyota mechanics do not tell consumers about these issues when vehicle is being serviced. Consumer would like to know why the lifespan for these headlights is so short.
After 20k miles the headlights need to be replaced at a cost of over $600.00. Headlights intermittently go out and come back on. Sometimes passenger side only, sometimes both lights dim then come back up. Turning the headlights on and off seems to correct the issue.
Headlight goes out randomly. I turn the switch off and it will work for a while then go out again. This happens occasionally but i never know when it will go out. This is serious safety hazard. I went to the toyota dealer toyota of mcdonough (ga) and they said it would cost $750 to replace one headlight and the computer? that operates it. I can'tpay that amount to fix one defective headlight. My research shows that this is a nationwide problem with the 2007 toyota prius and it is definitely a safety problem for the owner. Toyota is aware of this defect but as far as i can tell has not issued a recalled to fix it. What is the consumer to do? this is very dangerous! help
The contact owns a 2007 toyota pruis. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the head lights fail; which reduces visibility. An impairment of visibility while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. He is in the process of having the head lights replaced at an expense of $800.00. The failure mileage was 30,000.the current mileage was 53,000.updated 10/20/09
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. Her passenger side hd headlights failed, which subsequently reduced her visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that both head-lights needed to be replaced at an expense of $400.00. The vehicle was not repaired, because she believes that the manufacturer should assume responsibility. The failure mileage was 52000. The current mileage was 57000. Updated12/11/09updated 12/11/09.
The headlights on my 2007 toyota prius have started to randomly turn off. Sometimes it's just one light, sometimes it's all of them. I live on a windy county road with no lighting. Last night i completed my drive home at 25 mph, with the turn indicator lighting my way.this was one my way home from the toyota dealer, where they could not duplicate the problem.i've since learned that this is not an isolated event, but is happening to prius rather commonly. No one has been hurt. Yet.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The hid headlights continually fail. He has to repeatedly turn the lights on and then off for operation.no repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
Headlights randomly goes out while driving.when headlights out, interior lights (lighting of dashboard, etc.) continue.if you turn lights off, then on again, headlights work.does not happen every time.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving unknown speeds, the headlights failed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 117,000.
My 2007 toyota prius headlamps go out intermittently. I can turn them off and on...then they work. One of the headlamps was replaced...the problem still occurs. I informed the dealership. The dealership said it would cost $300 per lamp to replace. This been happening since i purchased the car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated the headlights would intermittently fail without warning and would often flicker from on to off repeatedly. The headlights were replaced by the contact yet the failure persisted. The contact stated the headlight was replaced three times within one year. The manufacturer advised there was not a recall for the failure and disregarded the failure as a safety issue. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 108,000. Updated 10/21/10.*lj the consumer also stated the brake and taillights failed as well. Updated 10/25/10 updated 11/15/10 * bfthe consumer stated she will be contacting toyota again, as the headlights are not performing as they should. While on her way home, the headlights started blinking on and off, until finally they went completely went out. Updated 11/26/10. Updated 01/06/11updated 03/02/11
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph at night, one of the front headlights would suddenly shut off and occasionally both of the headlights would shut off which made it difficult to drive at night. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and restart it. The contact stated that she is familiar with nhtsa, pe09019, exterior lighting, headlights investigation. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Hid light randomly go out.sometimes the driver side, sometimes the passenger side...sometimes both.they usually come back on by turning them off and back on at the switch. Dealer quoted $700 per light to fix. Ridiculous for early failure of a "upgraded" light option that we had to pay extra for when we purchased the car.
I have had two taillights fail and two hid headlamps fail in the first 17 months of owning my 2007 toyota prius.
Tl * the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at speeds of 65 mph, both headlights failed. The parking lights were still operable and when engaging the dimmer switch, the parking lights failed as well. When turning the light switch back on, the lights were operating as normal. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer or a repair shop. The contact stated this was the second occurrence of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 51,000.
Drivers side headlight goes off intermittently. Turning off headlight switch and back on restores headlight operation. Got fixer ticket from chp about a year and a half ago.reported it to the dealer (fairfield toyota) during a regular service visit, and they said they tightened a connection. It still continues to happen almost daily.
2007 toyota prius with tire failure and brakes grabbing.the battery and headlights failed. The consumer stated toyota has since removed this particular type of bulb and assembly from production. When the vehicle was 1 year old the consumer was stopped by the police and given a warning for the headlight being out. However, when the consumer and her husband exited the vehicle, they along with the police officer found both headlights were working and he let them go without a citation. The consumer has since discovered that one headlight or the other will just go out on occasion during every drive. The brightness of the headlights began to dim when the vehicle was only a year old. Toyota recommended using the headlights less and they further recommended not using the highly touted feature that allows the lights to automatically turn off after the vehicle has been turned off. Last month, the consumer received a letter from toyota regarding information about a problem with the hid headlights. The letter stated the customer support program would reimburse for some cost relative to the defective headlights. However the local dealer did not agree and the cost far exceeded anything mentioned in the letter. The dealer informed the consumer the cost of installation for new bulbs would be $245 in labor for each headlight replacement, that was in addition to the exorbitant cost of the bulbs themselves.
Head lights - symptoms except that some times its the left, sometimes the right. If i turn the switch off and then back on corrects it.
Starting in november 2007, one of the hid headlights occasionally goes out. I think it can be either one. The first couple of times i thought it was the passenger's side but i did not stop to find out. The last time it was the driver's side for certain. Turning them off and back on fixes the problem. Sometimes it happened several times on one trip (less than one hour). I looked on prius online then here. When i saw other incidents i decided to make a complaint. I will take the car to the dealer in the next month for service.the dealer service manager contacted toyota before doing any work on my vehicle. The told him to replace both hid bulbs, which he did. He was told that the bulbs overheat and cut out. The problem nolonger occurs, but as of this writing it has only been a month.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at speeds of 35mph, the hid headlights would fail intermittently. The dealer advised there were no complaints similar to his failure. Any repairs made to the vehicle would be at the owners expense. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer however, his call went unanswered. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle to date. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
I have a 2007 toyota prius that has the hid lights.the lights sometimes go out when driving, either the right or left.this had started once the car rolled over 36000 miles (after the warranty expired)i cannot afford to fix this problem which i believe toyota should be responsible for especially when the dealer i bought the car from says it will be around a $1300 repair.i believe this is a safety problem if the light sometimes turns off but then works later.i did not care if the car i bought had the hid lights or not.the car on the lot had the hid lights and it was going to cost more to downgrade the lights and have another car brought in.had i known i would have this kind of problem i would have paid to have the standard lights.
Carlos collado, et. Al. On behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated vs. Toyota motor sales, u.s.a.. Inc..a california corporation: case# cv10-3113-r & #cv-10-3124-r. *tgwthe consumer owns a 2007 toyota prius. The case involved 2006-2009 toyota prius vehicle owners losing one orboth headlamps while driving at night.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact statedwhile sitting idle with the engine running, the driver side hid headlight failed. The hid headlights were replaced and the contact was reimbursed by the manufacturer. After speaking to the manufacturer, the passengers side hid headlight also failed and was replaced by the dealer. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Headlamps intermittently shut off. They seem to come back on once the light switch is turned off and on again. Creates unsafe driving conditions.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving 15 mph the passenger side headlight failed.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage was 35,000.the current mileage was 40,000.the vin was unavailable.
Starting in november 2007, one of the hid headlights occasionally goes out. Turning them off and back on fixes the problem. Sometimes it happened several times on one trip (less than one hour). I looked on prius online then here. When i saw other incidents i decided to make a complaint. I took the car to the dealer. Light was fixed.
2007 toyota prius with high-intensity-discharge headlight failure. Consumer states that the headlights begin to flicker or have intermittent failure.the consumer was informed the parts would be free of charge, but he would be responsible for the labor. The consumer was informed the labor was $204.00. Updated 06/08/10.
Headlight on driver side intermittently goes on and off (mostly stays off) and has been doing this for 60,000+ miles (i have 127,000 miles on it now).i got quoted a huge amount to replace the light - $100+ for the light and one hour of labor.ridiculous!i see that many more have had this same problem and i just think toyota should do something regarding this obvious defect.so, decided to do this official complaint. I should have done this a long time ago!it is very dangerous driving around with one headlight but who is to say the problem would fix itself even if i get the light replaced.something is terribly wrong!
Toyota prius hd headlights intermittently go out and then back on.when headlights go out, turning off and on will reset for several minutes.driving at night makes the headlight problem dangerous.lightbulbs are new, problem continues.
Toyota prius 2007.headlights intermittenlty go out.both lights go out on their own.
I have had two taillights fail and two hid headlamps fail in the first 17 months of owning my 2007 toyota prius.
Brake actuator pump is a known issue on this generation prius and toyota has stop offering a warranty before i even got the vehicle.
I own a 2007 toyota prius. I cannot fill up the gas tank without it having an overflow of 1-2 pints of gas onto the ground.it seems to build up a back pressure and kick out the gas i try to put into it.if this is happening to other prius owners as i read it is on the internet, we have a severe environmental hazard occurring from this gas tank defect.
The mileage is between 30 and 35 mpg, which is a long ways from the sticker claim.the headlight goes on and off intermittently, even though replaced several times.second headlight is also failing.the blower works only intermittently, usually after hitting a large bump in the road.
Decreasing capacity of 2007 prius gas tank.
I own a toyota prius 2007 which it was performing excellent until 3 months ago that the fuel economic went down dramatically to half of it"s usually fuel consumption an average now i getting around 200 miles for tank when i use to get at least 400 per tank now that's it is a big difference. I was thinking on contact the toyota dealer but my car it is been out of the warranty because it only have 3years or 36,000 miles so i am afraid they want to charge me for checking my car it is very suspicious that i startw/ this issue after my warranty expire besides that the car it is working excellent but i pay a lot more to save on gas an now it is performing like any regular because the most mileage i am getting now it is 35 miles per gallon.very disappoint about this and hope you guys look into this issue because it is very serious.
The gas gauge of my toyota prius 2007 is defective and has created a very dangerous situation. I first noticed this about a month ago. The tank was empty, i put a few gallons of gas in the tank and it did not register at all. The gauge still said empty. The next time i filled the tank, it seemed to be working properly.then, on january 16th, i had a tank that was nearly empty. I had been driving for an hour or so when i noticed that the gas gauge spontaneously went from almost empty to full. This creates an extremely dangerous situation since the gauge is not accurate. There will be no warning before we run out of gas. If this should happen on a highway, it could easily be fatal. Slowing down without warning is as dangerous as accelerating without warning. Toyota must be held accountable for this defect. They will "recalibrate" the gauge at a cost of $180/hour to me. This is not a satisfactory response to a safety issue. This is a known problem with these cars and toyota needs to provide all prius owners with reliable gas gauges. Thank you. *ln
Gas tank will not fill up fully. Any auto shutoff gas pump will start shutting off with about 1.5 gallons to go.if i dribble gas in a lowest possible delivery, we can fill it up, but it takes about ten minutes, and then it often will regurgitate gas when it is full. We have complained to dealer several times.they say this is normal due to bladder in gas tank.we think this is a defect, that it does not allow us to get full range of tank on a trip. Our previous prius from 2005 did not have this same problem.dealer will not address the problem further.
Ran out of gas in an '07 honda prius . Emergency vehicle supplied 2 gallons and we went on our way. Two tanks of gas later following a regular service visit to dealer, i ran out again just minutes after leaving service while the gauge indicated that i should have about 3 gallons remaining. I coasted into a station and put 2 gallons in tank. Car started but only died after several tries. Towed back to dealer. They reported the car was out of gas. I told them i'd already added gas. They put in 5 gallons and said the gauge indicated "full." 3+2+5 does not equal the 11.9 gallons that the tank is supposed to hold. These cars feature a bladder tank which is monitored by computer and if the computer decides that the tank is empty, it will shut the car down. This is not a safe situation under any circumstances. The dealer, picked up the towing expense, the cost of a temporary rental and the cost of the 5 gallons of gas. They refused to explore the problem further and said we might need a to replace some part of the fuel monitor system. Could it be that the bladder tank will not fully recover if a driver runs the car out of gas?
Indicator lights flashed. Malfunction indicator lamp stayed on.at 2,644 miles, 12 v. Battery dead & replaced.i was told to keep the gas tank half or a quarter full or the reserve gas tank would cause the car to run on battery.the battery might have died because the car sat too long before it was sold/at 8,879 miles, i went in.after filling the gas tank & taking out the nozzle, gas spewed & bubbled out. The car stalled while driving slowly & while in park.indicator lights flashed. The malfunction indicator lamp and master warning lights stayed on.it took 5 min. To turn off the car. I started the car. Those lights stayed on.i was told i left the "trunk door" open & ran down the battery. (not true.)there is a gasket around the access hole and if a person "is alittle bit off," the gas will regurgitate.(i was not " off"& did not top off the tank.)they reprogrammed the computer.the gas tank had not been filled so i knew they did not fill the gas tank and try to recreate the situation as they said they would. I bought gas at a different pump.i stopped at a stop light.i could feel a loss of power in the car.when i pushed the gas pedal, the car would not move.i turned the car off and on 3 times before it would move.it crept slowly through the intersection as the traffic signal turned red.i took the car in at 8,936 miles. I was told if my problem is associated with the battery that was taken out of my car, it is not at repair person's responsibility because he did not touch my battery.when a battery is disconnected for a certain amount of time, if something is not reset, it could cause problems.then, he said no trouble found/my car stalled and/or had a loss of power.i took it in at 9,014 miles.no trouble found.i was told that my problems could have been caused by a faulty gas pump overfilling my tank.the gas station is new.the manager said the pumps were inspected. If there were a faulty pump, everyone would have problems.
Car suddenly stopped while driving and all electical functions ceased. Occurred one time only in 10/09. Car was towed to dealer and was told there was a pebble in the throttle. Car had been driven only on city streets,no countryroads or off road. Throttle was cleaned for a cost of $350..
On a 2007 prius gas gauge showed 2 bars and was driving across a bridge in california when the gas engine stopped. Looked at the gas gauge and it still showed 2 bars. Was fortunate enough to be on a section of the bridge with a breakdown lane. 1/2 mile further on and we would have been stuck in one of the traffic lanes. The vsc, check engine, and hybrid system failure indicators where on - but not the low fuel!!!got towed to a dealer. Service manager told us that the car was out of gas and that the "gas gauge was stuck" that's why it didn't show empty. He blamed it on the bladder design of the fuel tank and said it was "a design defect" that toyota new about.this is a significant safety issue - we could have been killed.
Vehicle does not achieve advertised fuel consumption performance.i have complained about this since the first service visit.today a factory technician got unachievable results suggesting that our real world experience after 29,000 miles with the vehicle is normal.he claimed to have gotten 66.984 mpg after a 42.2 miles of 55 mph highway and "in town" driving, noting only that an out of fuel fault had never been cleared.
The flexible gas tank on the prius often fails to fill up all of the way to full.in cold weather the tank often fills only 8 gallons(when completely empty) and sometimes clicks off at 3 gallons or less and keeps clicking off until more gas is forced into the tank.the prius was brought in to the dealer and they looked into the tank issue and found nothing.there recommendation was to fill up on the slowest level and to tilt the gas nozzle to side or upside down to force more gas into the tank.this did not rectify the situation and the dealer could not offer any further remedy.the dealer will not do anything further to fix the situation.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.hetried to put gas invehicle and found that he couldn't fit the gas nozzle down into the opening, stopping three inches short. When he did try to put the gas into the vehicle the automatic shutoff on the gas nozzle didn't work on the prius.there wasspillage when this happened on three different occasions using different gas companies. He contacted the dealership,and they had one of their department managers,go on a test drive with the contact,and henoticed the same problem that the gas nozzle didn't fit into the gas tank.he found in the door panel of the gas tankthe instructions affectingthegas nozzle must be completely inserted so that spillage didn't occur.he spoke to toyota manufacturer, and they informed the contact that there was nothing that could be done, and was given case number 200704181013, and they directed him to speak to nhtsa.the contact wasinformed that there couldn'tbe anyrepairs because it wasa design issue.with 600 miles.
Approximately 7 months ago my 2007 toyota prius began accelerating during use of the cruise control.i reported the problem to the dealership who said they have no fix for it.i can't use the cruise control in my car for fear the car will not stop accelerating.
Was driving at 30mph in residential area. No prior warnings of failure.1. Car turned off - not the power but the ability to drive or put in gear or run. Car was non-drivable or movable in any way for next 3 hours. 2. Never happened before, problem unknown as the car works perfectly.3. Dealer said they had no explanationtoyota prius 2007 stalled and would not start - had car towed to dealer and problem disappeared after 12 hours. They had no explanation.
The flexible gas tank on the prius often fails to fill up all of the way to full.in cold weather the tank often fills only 8 gallons(when completely empty) and sometimes clicks off at 3 gallons or less and keeps clicking off until more gas is forced into the tank.the prius was brought in to the dealer and they looked into the tank issue and found nothing.there recommendation was to fill up on the slowest level and to tilt the gas nozzle to side or upside down to force more gas into the tank.this did not rectify the situation and the dealer could not offer any further remedy.the dealer will not do anything further to fix the situation.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that he smelled gas inside the vehicle after driving it for a few weeks.the aroma intensified and he discovered a stream of fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that a rodent chewed trough one of the fuel lines.he took the vehicle to another toyota dealer and they confirmed that a rodent caused the failure, however, the contact still did not believe the diagnosis.the vehicle was taken to a honda dealer and they stated that the sub assembly tube was improperly installed and came apart.the tube assembly was replaced.the manufacturer stated that they will honor the first dealer's diagnosis.the failure mileage was 25,065 and current mileage was 25,100.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the owner's manual stated that the vehicle should hold 11.9 gallons of fuel, but it only holds 6.4 gallons.the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.the reset button is constantly pressed; therefore, no one can detect when the gas tank is near empty.the current mileage was 11,000 and failure mileage was 1,000.
Vehicle does not achieve advertised fuel consumption performance.i have complained about this since the first service visit.today a factory technician got unachievable results suggesting that our real world experience after 29,000 miles with the vehicle is normal.he claimed to have gotten 66.984 mpg after a 42.2 miles of 55 mph highway and "in town" driving, noting only that an out of fuel fault had never been cleared.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would suddenly shut off without warning. The contact discovered that the vehicle was out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated that 1/2 tank of fuel was present. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Master warning light, brake warning light (yellow) and vehicle stability control warning light came on withone beep when vehicle stopped at traffic light. Proceeded to friend's house (approximately 2 miles) and made appointment with toyota dealer for following morning. In morning car would start but not go into drive. Ready light not on. Car towed to dealer. Code checker scan codes p0aa6, 526 and 613. "transaxle failure." transaxle (part 30900-47040) replaced with cost of $4948.04.i am concerned that on a busy freeway this could occur with loss of braking, steering and stability control and result in an accident or injury (including death). Toyota states that this is not a common problem. General warranty expired in oct. 2013.
I'm the original owner and do my own regular oil changes at the manufacture specified intervals of 5000 miles. This last time i noticed not much oil coming out of the drain pan, poured it back into an empty oil jug to measure and yes only 1.5 quarts drained out. I haven't seen any smoke or smelled any oil burning and no obvious leaks. I don't run the engine hard or at high speeds (less than half my driving is interstate) but can't figure out why it's all of a sudden started using oil. When i searched online it seems to be a common failure with prius over 100k miles. I want to add my other toyota and honda vehicles have lasted well over 200k and 180k miles with no engine troubles at all (i also do the maintenance on them)
The prius' charcoal canister has failed, triggering repeated "check engine" light warnings. This seems to be an issue prompting a recall of other 2007 priuses, like mine, but toyota says my vehicle isn't covered. See:https://paultan.org/2016/06/29/toyota-charcoal-canister-recall/https://www.just-auto.com/news/airbag-and-carbon-canister-recalls-for-29m-toyota-vehicles_id170365.aspxhttps://repairpal.com/charcoal-canister
I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what i believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking.first 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, i fully pressed the brakes with full force however the prius continued to propel forward. I should easily have been able to stop the vehicle in time. As it continued to propel forward, i collided with the other car. The speed at the moment of impact was approx 25 mph.no airbags were deployed.the vehicle was deemed a total loss due to the extensive cost of repairing the hybrid system. I have the photographs of the accident and the police report.second toyota prius: i purchased an exact replacement used 2007 prius in dec 2009.on october 17, 2015, a car stopped abruptly in front of my wife who was driving at approx 40 mph.she reported pressing on the brakes with full force but that the prius continued to propel forward.she hit car in front then swerved to the right as the prius continued to propel forward. She steered to the left into the center median and the prius stopped.the car then caught on fire. No airbags were deployed. I have the photographs of the vehicle and the police report. I contacted toyota in nov 2015. An investigation was opened. A toyota 'field technical specialist' inspected the vehicle.i signed an 'edr consent form' for toyota to read any data from the vehicle. However due to the fire, they were not able to read any data.on january 26, 2016 i received a letter from a legal claims administrator at toyota motor sales, usa, inc., stating 'our inspection was unable to confirm any evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in your vehicle'.i continue to own the vehicle and have it in my possession at this time.
I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what i believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking.this report is regarding the first vehicle.i have filed a separate report for the second vehicle which i still have in my possession.first 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, i fully pressed the brakes with full force however the prius continued to propel forward. I should easily have been able to stop the vehicle in time. As it continued to propel forward, i collided with the other car. The speed at the moment of impact was approx 25 mph.no airbags were deployed.the vehicle was deemed a total loss due to the extensive cost of repairing the hybrid system. I have the photographs of the accident and the police report.second toyota prius: i purchased an exact replacement used 2007 prius in dec 2009.on october 17, 2015, a car stopped abruptly in front of my wife who was driving at approx 40 mph.she reported pressing on the brakes with full force but that the prius continued to propel forward.she hit car in front then swerved to the right as the prius continued to propel forward. She steered to the left into the center median and the prius stopped.the car then caught on fire. No airbags were deployed. I have the photographs of the vehicle and the police report. I contacted toyota in nov 2015. An investigation was opened. A toyota 'field technical specialist' inspected the vehicle.i signed an 'edr consent form' for toyota to read any data from the vehicle. However due to the fire, they were not able to read any data.on january 26, 2016 i received a letter from a legal claims administrator at toyota motor sales, usa, inc., stating 'our inspection was unable to confirm any evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in your vehicle'.
I was driving home last night and various warning lights came on.within a short time the vehicle lost all power (entered a failsafe mode) and the hybrid system shut down while i was driving.the result was a complete loss of power and the vehicle came to a stop in traffic.i was close to the curb and turned on my emergency flashers.called a tow truck and will take this to the dealer.i called toyota customer service to see if others had experienced anything similar and they had no access to any information about other customer's experiences.they did say that there are no active recalls for this make and model year. A recall for the 2010 - 2014 toyota prius was issued in february 2014 for what sounds like a similar problem.while this wasn't a life threatening issue for me last night, in a press release drivers who've experienced similar issues were warned to get out of their vehicles because they could be in danger from being rear ended.
Our daughter was driving our 2007 toyota prius to work in the dark in rush hour on the highway, driving straight, at highway speed, in los angeles, and the instrument panel instantly blacked out, with the car completely dead and halted.it could not even be shifted into neutral!the car stopped right in the middle of the highway.she called 911, and a wrecker was dispatched to lift the car off the freeway.thankfully she was not injured or killed!i then researched the likely cause and diagnosed it exactly.it was the "hybrid water pump" also known as the "inverter pump," part #g9020-47031.that part was recalled in 2012, nhtsa recall # 12v536000.i had it towed to a nearby toyota dealer, north hollywood toyota, to have it repaired.that dealer looked up the vehicle's records and said the recall had been performed in 2013.was it really?if so, then a recalled part that causes a complete, instant blackout on a prius already failed again.the receipt for the repair is attached, including the nhtsa recalled part #.the repair cost $699.09 + tax, and caused an extremely dangerous instant stoppage of the vehicle on a jam-packed highway.i e-mailed toyota usa customer service to appeal the situation, and they sent me a reply and asked that i call them.on the call, they claimed there is no recourse for me to pursue.i'm a 51 year old u.s. Army officer veteran and have never experienced or known of anything this suspicious and dangerous in the automobile space.thank you,[xxx]redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*cc
Vehicleonly has 110k miles on it.check engine starting going on when accelerating on uphill.fullup gas tank & light would go off.then check engine would go on when low gas level. Told to change gascap. Did not resolve issue. Filling pulled codes it was catalytic converter. Part cost $1700.00 for part alone for a part that is suppose to last lifetime of car.
Fuel gauge not reading properly in car. Car label states 11.9 gallon capacity in fuel tank. Gas gauge shows one bar of gas left in car, but it takes only six gallons of gas to fill up automobile. This misleading gas gauge means drivers do not know what the true reading of gas is remaining in their fuel tanks which could lead to the car running out of fuel in the wrong place at the wrong time. This occurs when the car is moving.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the gauges randomly flickered on the dashboard, the brake system failed and then the vehicle stalled several times as the failure progressed. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling , hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnosis. The failure mileage was not available.
The lighting, i believe is basically led, has, over a period of ,time, become so dim that it is impossible to read when not in the shade(ok at night) the dealer said that there was a notice, but only if the display had completely out. I believe that a dim display (that cannot be seen during normal driving)is a real safety problem. This is a constant problem not a particular date and time.the photo attached is the driver view of the instrument panel during operation. Also a picture of the vin panel. ...updated 08/02/17
2007 toyota prius rear hatch handle has melted like hot tar.hard to open hatch and toyota wants close to $250.00 to repair.i realize there is wear and tear on vehicles but this is not one od them.this is definitely a manufacturing defect.i like my prius but this has been the only toyota i have bought and did so for the great reputation but this car has been recalled several times, which i'm happy they did, but it's the first car i've owned that's been recalled.
Rear hatch door latch failure, starting with softening and deformation of the rubber-like cover and progressing to latch not opening, especially in cold weather.
The back latch covering has a vinyl(?) covering which has become sticky and the latch itself is difficult to open, resulting in continued attempts.it is a hindrance to gain access to the trunk area and thus access to the spare tire if needed.
2007 prius hatch handle melt down.
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to decompose and turn into a rubbery, gooey mess. It interferes with the use of the hatch as the goo not only gets on the fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism.
After only about 3 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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, 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 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:
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to deteriorate and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer of 2011.the issue has worsened and yesterday i was unable to open the rear hatch whatsoever.
After only about 2 3/4 years of use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 toyota prius, started to melt into a sticky tarry black rubbery gooey mess. By the time i was trying to have the dealer replace it under warranty the car just passed a few days the 3 yr. Mark. Of course the dealer refused to replace it under normal warranty. Toyota knows about this issue, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $112 plus repair costs, and has done nothing about recalling this. Fyi i live in south louisiana. To me, this is a serious quality defect and a potential life threatening hazard. One may touch the electric wires by operating the handle. By filing this complaint i am kindly asking 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. This is outrageous. I think a door handle or hatch assembly should be made to last more than 3 years.thank you for understanding and your assistance.
The latch on the hatch of my 2007 prius has melted into a gooey mess.it interferes with the operation of the latch making it difficult to open the hatch.i started noticing this at the 3-3.5 year mark, now it is a black glob that comes off on my hand whenever i access the latch.
After only about 3 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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 3 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 purchased the car in florida. Toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs, and has done nothing about recalling this. The dealer stated that this is a problem on numerous makes and they see this regularly.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.
Everything about my 2007 toyota prius is great except for the latch for the back hatch.there is a rubber cover for the latch that you have to push to open the rear hatch.this rubber has melted.it makes if difficult to open the rear hatch in any kind of an emergency.right now, if you touch the latch you get a thick coating of melted rubber on your hand.sometimes the latch fails to open at all.you still get the black melted rubber on your hand.this should not happen to a 4 year old vehicle.i live in a hot part of the country - the mississippi gulf coast - and rubber covers for hatch latches should be able to withstand summer heat down here.
I have a 2007 prius and 2-3 years after purchase, the rubber piece under the hatchback melted, making so that it was a sticky black mess and it wouldn't open. It now doesn't open at all and i can not get into my trunk, recently had a battery replaced and my car was stranded, the aaa guy had to crawl to the back w/ seats down from the side of the car. I could not get to my trunk if i have a flat tire in the future. I am out of warranty . My understanding is that toyota is making owners pay 300+ to fix this despite the fact that it is obviously a manufacturing defect. Please assist with this safety concern on all prius vehicles.
Rear hatch handle has been leaking almost from the time we acquired it in 2011. Rubber has decayed, leaking goo or other black sticky stuff every time it's touched. Since this is the only way to open the hatch, it's a problem. This seems to be a common issue with this model, witness your own index of complaints, appended below. Let's get toyota to fix this problem.[xxxx][xxxx][xxxx]from the nhtsa website:date complaint filed: 08/01/2013 component(s): equipment , latches/locks/linkages date of incident: 07/25/2013nhtsa id number: 10533059all products associated with this complaint expanddetails close0 associated documentscrash:no fire:no number of injuries:0 number of deaths:0manufacturer: toyota motor corporationvehicle identification no. (vin): not availablesummary:the back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard. Request researchhelpdate complaint filed: 05/10/2013 component(s): latches/locks/linkages , structure date of incident: 10/05/2012nhtsa id number: 10511408(... And many more, but your form won't let me include more than this text ...)
After only about 3 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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.i thought that this might be a singular issue, but have found that this has happened to several car owners, toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs, 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 ). 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.
The latch handle on my 2007 prius has begun to melt and is worsening over time. I have to open the rear hatch with a towel. It is difficult to open and if i use my hands they become all blackened and my fingers stick impeding the opening esp in an emergency. Both problems interfere with a quick release.
2007 prius rear hatch switch covered by a rubber strip.rubber strip has melted and is now more like tar than rubber.
The back latch of my toyota prius 2007 has degraded.in the past i have rarely used the trunk of my car and therefore did not realize the extent of the problem.i am now almost 9 months pregnant.a couple of months ago (around november 2013) i tried to open the trunk.while it was difficult, after a lot of pressing and maneuvering i was able to open it.most recently for the past 3 weeks, i am completely unable to open the trunk.now that the trunk is completely unable to be opened, i am extremely concerned for the safety of my newborn that will be riding in the car.in the event of an emergency, being able to open the trunk to potentially remove my baby out of the car is a must.therefore, i believe this is a serious safety hazard.i am requesting that toyota correct this problem on my car.
I am owner of a 2007 toyota prius. Less than 3 years since purchasing the vehicle new from toyota, a rubber weather seal component in the rear hatch handle has progressively melted. With the seal now compromised, i fear the hatch handle will eventually fail or malfunction resulting in corrosion or worse still, accidental opening of the rear hatch while the vehicle is in motion.i have contacted toyota about the defect and they advise it would be a $150 repair and all costs would be the responsibility of the owner.as this is clearly a manufacturer defect and one that could potentially lead to serious injury or death, i would expect toyota to correct the problem at their own cost.
Rear door opener !! rubber melted and block door opener (lock unlock system) .
2007 toyota prius rear lid release button.this button release has begun 'melting' into a gooey plastic that binds the release.
My 2007 toyota prius has a rear hatch release that has stopped working as it has gotten very soft after about three years. This is a common problem as i search the many forums and replacement is not inexpensive. This is very aggravating and i feel toyota should replace this defective device. I have serious back issues and getting this hatch open is more than a challenge for me, it is at times impossible.
For some time now, the rear latch has been sticking and has been needing several attempts to release.finally, now it has stopped operating altogether. The dealer says he is not aware of the problem.with the complaints i have seen online, i am surprised at the response.it can also be a safety problem at the right conditions. I feel disappointed at toyota motors. After many years of trouble free toyota ownership i am certainly disappointed with the recent developments with their products.
After only about 3 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 toyota prius, melted into a sticky tarry black rubbery gooey mess.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 was just sticky at first, 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, 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. 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, and i find this problem to be very serious 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:
After only about 3 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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, and has done nothing about recalling this.from a safety perspective, this means you can experience extreme difficulty openingthe 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:http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-care-maintenance-troubleshooting/71647-2007-prius-trunk-hatch-release-rubber-piece-melted-4.html [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b
2007 toyota prius rear hatch handle melted. Noticed about a 3 months ago just though that it was really hot out. Then though this handle should not melt to high heat there has to be a problem.went to dealer to have oil change and inspection, had service mgr. Open hatch and he stated there is a problem. He stated that because car is out of warranty he can not do anything and that it will cost 58.84 for handle and 97.00 for labor. He gave me toyota care number to call, i called today and they state the same thing out of warranty...........i knew that was coming..... This handle should not melt, there has to be a problem with the wiring over heating. The buttons on the doors to lock the car are made out of the same material.toyota will not do anything until someone has a fire and someone dies.
The rubber cover to the external trunk latch has melted to the point where it is either gooey to the touch in warm weather or frozen solid and immovable in colder temperatures.this is a safety hazard because, at times, due to the inflexibility of the rubber i am unable to open the trunk and, thus, access the spare, any of my repair tools, our earthquake kit, flares, jumpers, etc. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk.toyota needs a recall of this defective part as the cost to repair it is exorbitant, quoted to me as $352.
Rear latch assembly on my prius has started to melt and block the opening of the rear latch.this seems to be a problem with many of the 2007 prius.i have never had a car where the plastic melted for no apparent reason.
After only about 3 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 toyota prius has begun melting.it is sticky to the touch and it does make the trunk release difficult to operate.i just dropped my car off at the servco hawaii dealership and they told me that i would have to pay $170.00 to replace the latch system.the service tech asked me if my car has been out in the sun. Well, i do live in hawaii, i do garage my car but i have never experienced a rubber piece on any car to melt.further, the rubber trunk release cover is not exposed to direct sunlight at any time because the rubber cover is on the underside of the trunk/rear hatch release by design.please have toyota take responsibility for this defective part.after a quick google search it appears that i am one of many people that have had this happen.thank you for your assistance.
At only 4 years of use and under 34,000 miles, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle of my 2007 toyota prius has melted into a sticky, black tar substance. In order to operate the hatch, you have to push a button which is located under the black tar substance, which makes it difficult to operate the hatch release. As i have looked into this issue, it seems that there are several other toyota prius owners, nationwide, who have experienced this same specific issue. Toyota knows told me there have been several complaints about the rubber switch melting as well, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $153.23 plus repair costs, and had no recalls concerning the rubber switch. From a safety perspective, 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. 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, let alone any extreme weather conditions! it's outrageous to think a door handle or hatch handle was made to only endure 3-4 years of typical weather conditions.
Components:equipment latches/locks/linkagesthe back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded (melted almost)it no longer functions properly and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. And therefore access the spare, any of my repair tools or my earthquake kit, flares, jumpers, etc.there is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk.toyota needs a recall of this defective part.the quote to repair was $291 plus labor.nhtsaid has had other complaints #10533059, 10511408, 10504366, 10496197, etc. Etc.i am 80 years of age and this is presenting a definite safety defect.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the key to the vehicle was radioactive. The contact was concerned about the safety risk because he wore a pacemaker. The dealer informed the contact that there was no need for concern.the current and failure mileages were approximately 56,000. The consumer stated he was involved in two accidents and was injured. He didn't give any other specifics. Updated 07/22/10
I bought a scion in '06, my first car i've ever bought. It was wonderful, except that i live in florida and the rubber piece on my trunk handle melted. It melted so much that, to this day, there is a huge glob of rubber on my license plate. Well, yesterday i traded in my scion for a prius. I am having the same issue with the handle! every time i open my trunk, i get black gunk on my hands. Upon research, i found that a large number of people are experiencing this problem with their toyotas.i emailed toyota and addressed them with the issue.they wrote it off as grease dripping from the handle, when if you look at my car, it is clear that there are globs of melted rubber everywhere.they told me it could easily be wiped off and i can't even scrape it off or wash it off with soap and water!i even sent them links to forums with page and pages of complaints with the same issue and they still won't address it.therefore, i decided to report it here.this could potentially turn into a safety issue, if the rubber continues to melt causing the trunk to be inoperable.
The rubber back hatch release mechanism has melted and become mushy this summer. This winter the rubber mechanism has frozen making it impossible to open the rear hatch.this is a safety issue because i cannot get to my spare tire or emergency warning devices. My research on the internet has proven that this is not an isolated incident but very common problem with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that a plastic piece from the door prematurely melted from an unknown location, which melted into the door latch. The failure made it extremely difficult to use the latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the hatchback spring was corroded. The exterior latch would not open. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
The rubber part to my trunk latch has melted almost completely! in warm weather it transfers to my hands. In winter in cold weather (below 50 degrees) i can't open the trunk at all. Now the surrounding part around my latch has loosen. I'm so frustrated that when i can actually get into my trunk my fingers are covered in tar.
Trunk latch has become melted/sticky leaving a residue on hands during summer and frozen and non-working during colder months. This causes issues due to inability to access trunk for spare tire and safety equipment.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the latch to open the trunk became melted and the trunk of the vehicle could not be opened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 180,000. The vin was not available.
My spouse owns a 2007 prius. On or about 7/18/08, she was backing down our driveway. She stopped the car, believed that she had placed it in 'park', and began to step out. The car was not in park, and took off in reverse, running over her leg with the front tire and dragging her across the street. She escaped with large skin scrapes, bruises and a painful leg.
Summary: my car began accelerating while i was in park.i own a 2007 toyota prius.two days ago, i drove to my destination, pulled into a parking spot, and turned off the car.i was early, so i turned the car back on (so i could listen to the radio while i waited).the car was in park and i did not have my feet on any pedals.the car was on for less than a minute when it began to drive forward.i both heard the sound of the motor engaging and visually processed that the car was moving.i immediately stepped on the brake hard and the car immediately came to a stop.my 4-year-old was distressed because the rolling and hard stop made a big jolt.the car was still in park.i released the brake pedal and the car stayed still.i do not know if this is related, but my car headlights randomly turn off while i am driving.if i toggle the switch off and back on, they always come back on.i took it to the local dealer, where the repair guy told me they frequently see this problem, and all they do is replace the headlights (which made no sense to me, because the bulbs aren't burned out).i would say this problem happens about once a week.
The problem has occurred whenever the donut tire is being used on the vehicle as a temporary replacement for a flat tire - this has occurred on both the two occasions that in which i have had to used them both times on the front tires, once on the left tire and the second occasion, most recent on the left.apparently, the donut tire because of its smaller diameter causes the car's slip differential system to activate (surmised by the icon i see on the dash when this occurs), often for periods of half the driving time - what then happens is that there is a total loss of engine power to the drive chain, the car cannot accelerate or even maintain speed - it essentially coasts or slows.this occurs even when/if the accelerator pedal is depressed to try to feed power to the wheels - the engine is unresponsive.intermittently, the power is restored, and then the cycle begins again. Although i have not had an accident due to this loss of vehicle control, i consider myself lucky not to have.use of a donut tire is the only option open to temporarily replacing a flat tire.i think that this system's response to use of the donut tire (which is manufacturer's supplied) is a defect that is dangerous.a driver must be able to maintain and control vehicle speed to prevent and/or remedy a dangerous situation.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Traction control function cannot be deactivated on the 2007 prius and should be considered a hazardous function. In slippery conditions while making turns from a full stop (if somewhat aggressive acceleration is applied) the traction control is activated and the power (acceleration) goes to zero. It's the equivalent of releasing the accelerator (accelerator is unresponsive). The vehicle is coasting into traffic and can take up to 2 seconds to regain acceleration capability.
This is the resolution to an earlier complaint i filed.my nhtsa complaint confirmation number (odi number) is: 10644563.there didn't appear to be a way to amend that filing.to recap.all the emergency lights came on and my prius lost all power while i was driving. It came to a halt.it would not restart.my passengers eventually exited the car and i remained in the car with the flashers and depressed the brakes to further alert oncoming drivers.i was towed home and the next day to a dealer. They performed a warranty service for the sensor crank (code poa90) which was the subject of a july 18th 2006 "special service campaign with the national highway traffic safety administration" (read: a voluntary recall) of the crankshaft position sensor on some 2001-2002 toyota echo and prius models.in the notice to its dealers [xxx] , vice president, product quality and service, warned that this "could cause a crash."the code # that was on my job ticket didn't match that given to this recall -- p0340 - camshaft position sensor 'a' circuit malfunction.i don't know what accounts for that discrepancy.it was called "an important safety recall." researching this issue online i've discovered that i am not the only prius owner to experience this potentially life threatening problem since that initial recall. I was lucky enough that no one was harmed and that the repair was covered under warranty.others have had to pay hundreds of dollars to fix this problem and it's taken some numerous trips to the dealership.i would suggest that nhtsa explore whether another recall is warranted that would include later models and those outside the current toyota warranty coverage.those owners who have paid for their repairs should be notified and reimbursed.
Wife backed vehicle up then shifted to drive .multipal dash warning lights came on. Vehicle was stopped and shut off. An attempt was made to restart the vehicle to move it back to a parked position. The vehicle could not be put back into drive or reverse. Had to manually push the vehicle to a parked position. It was lucky that this took place on our property in front of our residence and not a busy public roadway. Had the vehicle towed on a flatbed to a toyota dealer approx. 50 miles away. Toyota dealer advised later the transaxle/transmission failed. Found a toyota "technical service bulletin" dated july 7,2006 specifically dealing with this issue in the 2004 to 2007 prius. Document title: m.i.l. "on" dtc p0aa6 or p3009, information codes 526 & 613 models '04- prius. In the document it states "the transaxel assembly has been improved to prevent this condition." bottom line is toyota is aware of the faulty equipment mentioned above and has not addressed the problem properly to recall the vehicles with this issue even though this is an obvious safety issue.
The prius will shift itself out of drive and into neutral when the car has been sitting in the hot sun and the interior heats up.this has happened at least 10 times over the past couple of years.i have to manually hold the gear shift into drive in order to drive the car.i drove it to the dealer and showed them the problem and they had no idea why it did that and said they had never heard of this problem before.after the car cools down it resumes normal function.i have had to learn to leave the windows partially opened during the summer in order to avoid this problem.if the service personnel at the dealer do not know how to fix this problem, who does?
I have a 2007 toyota prius.i turned it off and went in the house.when i came out it had gone into my garage door and damaged the front end and the garage door.obviously accelerated after being shut down.
While driving uphill on a curved, shoulder-less road, my car spontaneously shifted into neutral, causing it to lose all power as well as power brake.i attempted to physically hold the gear shift in "drive", but this did not bring power back, nor did it change the light on the dash from "neutral".at first the car would shift into reverse, and i was able to back into a wider part of the road.it then stopped shifting into any gear.i ended up having the car towed home in neutral, with poor (non-power) braking.i've since done a google search and see that this is a recurrent problem with 200-something priuses, based on consumer affairs, toyota nation, prius online, and car problem zoo.
Master warning light came on along with vehicle stability control, brake & check engine lights. Took it to my toyota dealer (rice toyota, greensboro, nc). I work 79 miles from home. I called my toyota dealer, a service rep said it was ok to drive as long as the warning lights weren't flashing.diagnostic codes indicated the hybrid converter/inverter was bad, they cleared warning lights, which stayed off. They said it may have been a "glitch", if warning lights returned, bring it back. They returned on 3/1/13 while driving to work. I lost power while on i-540, pulled over onto shoulder, turned off engine, restarted it, got back onto i-540 & exited at nearest exit. Lost power again. Pulled over, went thru stop/start process, drove 3 miles to work. Drove home with warning lights but no power losses. Took it to rice toyota next morning. This occurred barely 2 weeks after the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty expired, galling to say the least, as this part "is" the hybrid system per the service rep. Have you received other complaints about this component?
At approximately 65mph a red triangle warning light appeared on the dash panel accompanied by a yellow circle.the parking button was flashing and a pink cartoon car appeared on the display.the car was running fine so i continued till i reached my freeway exit.at the bottom of the exit i had to stop for a red light. The exit is dark and has a sharp curve.upon stopping the car the transmission locked and the engine shut down.i was unable to start the engine andthe car could not be pushed out of the way due to the transmission lock.frantically i had to get a flashlight and wave off oncoming traffic.it was very dangerous.after a few minutes i retried the engine and it started allowing me to get off the ramp and get home.the warning lights stayed on.i took the car to the dealer the next day and after they tested everything they said that there was nothing wrong.next time i might not be so lucky.
Last week my wife was driving when our car lost power, began making unusual noises, and multiple warning lights became illuminated on the dash. She stopped the car,turned off the power, and restarted the engine; again the warning lights remained lit. We immediately took the car to our local dealer and left it overnight. The next day they informed me the transmission had failed and charged me $5400 to repair it. The day following the repair the "check engine" warning light came on again while driving and remained lit. We immediately returned to the dealer. After examining the vehicle the dealer told us that the water reservoir float had become stuck. He also stated that this was a common problem for hybrids which have undergone major engine repair. Today they further advised that we continue to drive the vehicle without further repairs.
While i was driving, the car suddenly made a very loud sound, that did not go away. Along with that, the lights on the dash lit up, the brake light, the red hazard exclamation triangle light, the abs and vsc light.it felt the brakes were not working and i would need to press it down hard for it to slow down.this has happened three times!and each time i took it in to toyota, their diagnostic tests showed nothing. They think it could be the battery but they did not suggest changing it.the three episodes that happened, luckily no injuries or crashes. But it is very concerning as i feel this will happen again and they have not figured out what the problem is.
I've complained -- with no response or help -- to a toyota dealer about 2 concerns i have with my 2007 prius that i've always believed were manufacturer/design defects:1) the brakes skip when i hit a pothole, especially the one i traverse every weekday turning into my worksite.2) during hard acceleration early in a drive (the uphill left turn leaving my neighborhood), there is a hesitation for about a second or two -- like the engine is going to stall and die (it hasn't yet.) when i 'floor it" to move into a hole in traffic, i get full power for a couple of seconds, followed by no power for a second and then a return of power. It's as if i took my foot off the accelerator, only it hasn't moved.my fear is that some time the delay will cause me to get hit and that some time the engine will just die.i've noticed this from when the car was within the first month old (i took delivery 4/30/07).stevinson toyota (golden, co) said they hadn't heard of such complaints. When i took it in about a year ago, they said they couldn't reproduce the problemsand did nothing.
I have a 2007 prius, and every time i go over a bump in the road, my car accelerates,and i get a run away feeling that lasts about 30-45 seconds. In addition, when i am at rest, and the motor is on and my foot in on the brake, the car makes a noise as if the horn is lowly honking. I have described both of these things to my dealership, and they told me that they never heard of this problem before. They said that they checked it out. It still remains.
I was driving on i-10 westbound when the red triangle light came on. I pulled over and read the booklet which said to get immediate help.i drove it about 5 miles and pulled into west covina toyota.they performed health check code poa2b and c23128.something with the transmission control or assembly.after 4 days they could not tell me what needed to be done, so i had it towed to an independent and paid $2800 for a rebuilt transmission.i was without my car for 5 weeks!i believe that toyota should have been able to correctly diagnose this and it probably is related to other complaints of either power train or electric or dashboard lights.
Prius shifted itself out of gear.i put the car into 'drive', it shifted itself into neutral. I put the car in 'reverse', it shifted itself into 'neutral'. I turned the car off and on several times and finally got it to stay in 'reverse', but every time i tried to get the car into 'drive', it shifted back into 'neutral'.this is a serious safely risk.i've restarted several times and still can't get the car to stay in drive. There have been a few weird incidents before - i.e., start the car, put it into 'drive' and it goes into 'reverse', but i attributed this to an error on my part.after today, however, these issues are clearly a problem with the car, and now i believe the prior incidents are related.
Transmission shifted out of drive and into neutral causing loss of power.had to pull off the highway. This incident has happened a number of times. Prius service bulletin t-sb-0142-11.
When i bought my new prius in 2007 i knew there was something strange.everytime i went down this big hill near my house the car would shoot forward a bit and it would be hard to brake.i called my dealer and they told me it was an advanced safty feature.the more i drove the car the worse it got.i would avoid routes with hills in the rain.in 2009 when i had my 2nd child i decided to get rid of the car because the problem was getting worse.it was as if i was sliding on ice in the middle of the summer
Vehicle will not stay in drive, especially after sitting in the hot sun for several hours.this is a well documented issue on many forums such as http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/62-prius-forum/343977-08-prius-won-t-stay-gear-3.html.people have even mentioned claims of the transmission shifting to neutral while they are driving down the road.i called my local toyota dealership and they said they have heard issues and it's a shifter knob replacement to resolve.at first i was pleased until i learned the shifter is $400 + $100 for labor.this is unacceptable toyota - i have been a long time toyota customer due to the reliability.this looks like an unaddressed recall issue to me.thanks for investigating this nhtsa. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that she shifted into park and exited the vehicle. Upon returning, the contact noticed that the vehicle independently shifted from park, rolled away and crashed into a pole while occupied with the contact's child. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 86,000.
On sunday morning, dec. 21st, i left the house around 7am with dog in back seat to drive to a hiking trail. Everything was normal as i drove south on oregon expressway. After driving about 0.5 mi and descending the underpass at alma st., at around 35 mph, without warning the red triangle light illuminated on with beep and indicators: brake, abs, airbag on and check engine. I also noticed the words "transmission failure "on the main display. While driving up the other side of the underpass i realized the car was losing power. I decided to take the next turn-off at ash st. By now the car had slowed to 20-25 mph by the time i approached ash st. As i initiated the turn i realized that i no longer had power steering so i touched the brakes and discovered that i also didn't have power brakes. I pushed hard on the brakes and momentarily locked up the wheels. By now the car had slowed enough that i was able to crank the steering wheel hard to complete the turn. Fortunately there were no other cars on ash st. Since i ended up making a rather wide turn; the car fortunately remained on the pavement. The car coasted to a stop at ash and sheridan andi was left stuck in the intersection with no power. I pushed the car to a parking spot. If i recall the main display had gone completely dark by this time; it may have gone dark around the time i initiated the turn onto ash - i can't remember exactly. While considering my options, i eventually powered the car off and powered back on (start button). At this point no indicators were on and everything appeared normal.i took the car home and resolved to bring it for service first thing monday.fortunately driving to the dealer doesn't require driving on a highway or expressway.i've driven this car since 2007 and never had a similar issue. Losing all power on the expressway was very disconcerting.
Our daughter was driving our 2007 toyota prius to work in the dark in rush hour on the highway, driving straight, at highway speed, in los angeles, and the instrument panel instantly blacked out, with the car completely dead and halted.it could not even be shifted into neutral!the car stopped right in the middle of the highway.she called 911, and a wrecker was dispatched to lift the car off the freeway.thankfully she was not injured or killed!i then researched the likely cause and diagnosed it exactly.it was the "hybrid water pump" also known as the "inverter pump," part #g9020-47031.that part was recalled in 2012, nhtsa recall # 12v536000.i had it towed to a nearby toyota dealer, north hollywood toyota, to have it repaired.that dealer looked up the vehicle's records and said the recall had been performed in 2013.was it really?if so, then a recalled part that causes a complete, instant blackout on a prius already failed again.the receipt for the repair is attached, including the nhtsa recalled part #.the repair cost $699.09 + tax, and caused an extremely dangerous instant stoppage of the vehicle on a jam-packed highway.i e-mailed toyota usa customer service to appeal the situation, and they sent me a reply and asked that i call them.on the call, they claimed there is no recourse for me to pursue.i'm a 51 year old u.s. Army officer veteran and have never experienced or known of anything this suspicious and dangerous in the automobile space.thank you,[xxx]redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*cc
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that the gear shifter failed. As a result, whenever he attempted to shift into reverse the vehicle would shift into neutral independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
I was driving about 35 mph on a city street when the car suddenly shifted into neutral. I tried to put it back in drive, but it kept shifting back into neutral. Luckily there was enough distance between me and the car behind me was that it didn't result in an accident. I held the gearshift in drive with my right hand and steered with my left until i was able to turn off of the street into a parking lot. I could not put the car in park. I pressed the park button and nothing happened. I turned the car off, waited a minute and started it again. I could shift into reverse, but it continued to pop back into neutral when in drive. I had to drive home holding the gearshift in drive with one hand.
Transaxle failure resulting in repair bill of $4948. Please see detailsunder fuel/propulsion system category as i didn't select the proper"affected part" classification when i made the complaint. Odi # 10616528. While doing research today i found a similar complaint made 4/27/14 id # 10586065.
My near death experience drive my 2007 toyota prius on august 30, 2007** **while driving my 2007 prius behind a 16-wheeler and at an average speed of 60mph, suddenly my prius' engine & motors roared and the speed surgedso strongly that if i didn't ride the brakes, i saw myself ramming into the back of the 16-wheeler in front of me.also at this time, a cadillac suv was following me to close on this georgia secondary-highway#121 whereby i visualize a tragic accident about to occur.after about a half-mile riding the brakes and feeling the pulling torque of those powerful electric motors on the front wheels, i saw my chance to exit ahead where two trash dumpsters appeared. As i stopped the prius, i notice smokecoming over the hood.so i jump out of the prius. I saw flames round the front wheel well that soon flamed out.i contacted aaa auto club south and had the prius towed 45 miles back to the ann taylor toyota dealership/service center where i originally purchased the 2007 prius. Five days later, i was notified by the service center that a piece of flexible "carpet mat" suddenly "rigged" enough in order to become wedged onto the accelerator and no additional services required. (invoice#tocs368561 dated 09/05/07)now in disbelief and scared, i had my 2007 prius re-inspected atprecision tune auto care (invoice#165110 dated 09/06/07).this inspected yielded evidence of a previous fire and burned rotors!i contacted by phone toyota corp customer service and usaa auto insurance.i contacted a legal attorney that advised me that my circumstances required hiring a mechanical engineer to disprove toyota's assertion or drive the vehicle until the run-a-way acceleration occurs again.as of this date, having been "stonewalled" the past two years, i want to verify that your department has a record of my incident.
I own a 2007 prius with 35,000 miles on it. We have been a 2 prius family for 6 years, so i am highly familiar with driving one. I have had three very frightening incidents happen in about the last 4 months in my car. Each has happened in exactly the same spot during a commute that i do several times a week. I have been exiting from a freeway, going 65 mph, down a gentle downslope. When i exit (continuing the downslope) the engine starts revving at a speed that i never have heard during any normal driving circumstance. This is while i am braking to stop at a light at the bottom of the exit. I have had a car next to me roll down the window and the driver ask if i needed help. Over the last 15 years i had done this exact exit thousands of times, in many different vehicles, and have never experienced anything remotely like this.each of the three times i shifted the car into neutral, but the high rev continued. The only thing that stopped it was to pull over and to turn the car off and restart. I immediately checked the floor mat each time and it was mounted securely exactly in place hooked on the mounts.this has happened three times, completely randomly. I took the car in to be serviced at toyota of berkeley on 2/2/10 and was told that until the car did this on a "frequent" basis that there was nothing that toyota could do. He checked the log for warning lights and there were no entries (i checked the dash each time this has happened, and no lights warning lights were on.)
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)[xxx]i own a 2007 prius that i bought new in 2007. It's been a good car except for one dangerous safety problem. Background: i am 57 years old and a 20 year + car salesman and that happens to be a certified toyota consultant. My background also includes 5 years as a service manager for a domestic. The 2007 prius has an automatic cvvt transmission with a traction control feature. Problem: the danger is the moment traction control is triggered a lost of traction by a signal from the wheel area it "powers down" the engine to no power for 1-2 seconds it takes the system to recover. Hitting a manhole cover or a pothole going down broadway at 30 mpg can set it off but the most dangerous situation is pulling onto a busy road. The seconds it takes to recover seems a lot longer when you are in traffic. The sensors in the wheel areas that activate the traction control feature are set up too sensitive. The toyota advisors know of no reprogramming fix either. Toyota offers no shut off for this feature. It is horrid trying to get up the slightest snowy incline. I'm no engineer but suspect it's a feature selected by toyota to protect the cvvt transmission against the enormous torque produced by the hybrid motor's almost 300 foot lbs. I would be happy to show you. The toyota service advisors did not need to drive it. They are aware of the complaint. I contacted the service departments at both groove toyota on s broadway and go toyota on arapahoe both were very courteous and professional. Both of the service advisors told me that there is no fix because the system was designed that way. I have 39,500 miles and am on my second set of 4 tires.the two advisors i talked to told me that there are many of the same complaint and that toyota's suggest to keep new tires on the car. I found it strange that both said to call toyota but that i won't get anywhere.
Several near miss incidents due to no acceleration on slippery surfaces - wheels do not even spin to no traction is even possible.this is especially so when pulling into traffic on snowy days.simply unable to get out of the way of oncoming traffic. Toyota dealer tells me "this is normal."i am 63 and of all the vehicles i have owned, this prius is the only one with this problem.i could be dead, or someone else could be dead.
My 2008 prius has a transmission-related problem recently, and i believe it may be connected to the sudden accelerator issues. The transmission stopped operating properly about three months ago, and the toyota dealership checked it and couldfind no problem. However, my gas mileage has dropped about ten mpg, and the transmissions vacillates between being sluggish (barley going up normal hills, ) or the engine sometimes racing. I wonder if the caris safe, and if the computer running the transmission is the problem on other vehicles, the ones whose "accelerators stick" maybe it this the electronic program on the transmission, not the accelerator.i am afraid to drive mine now - am using my ten year old farm truck instead on many occasions.
My wife and i were on our way to the toyota service center, 1357 richmond rd., charlottesville, va 22911, for a 50,000 mile routine service appointment for our 2007 prius. While driving at about 45 miles per hour in traffic on route 29 the accelerator pedal suddenly lost power. The brake, steering and display panel continued to function. We rolled to the side of the road, cutting through one lane of traffic without power. We stopped at the side of the road and turned off the ignition. When the ignition was turned back on the power returned to the accelerator and we continued to the toyota service center without further incident. We described our problem to the toyota technician. When i picked up the car at the end of the day the technician said that they checked the computer system and did not find any problem so no action was taken. This was the first time that this car lost power to the accelerator. We have not had any problems with it until now. We are concerned about the possibility that this could happen again since the problem was not diagnosed. It could result in a serious safety problem if it occurred in traffic on a highway.
While turning into a parking spot, i experienced a total loss of braking while the vehicle began accelerating without gas pedal pressure.after jumping a curb, the brake pedal became active and the car was stopped.
This was a first time occurrence for my 2007 prius.i was stopped midway on my mountain, long & steep, dirt driveway trying to park along the rock side.it was too tight to park so decided to continue down to the bottom.i was in reverse and shifted, with my foot on the brake, into drive.the car suddenly bolted forward propelling me through the fence and down a steep embankment to our deck where 12 people were having a dinner meeting.my brakes didn't work, nor did the steering. The bolting force was heard by all on the deck. There is no way i would have pressed the gas by mistake for two reasons: your foot must be on the brake to shift; and as is typical on our steep gravel roads, one never presses the gas pedal while proceeding down.the car propelled 10 or 12 feet forward crossing the drive at a diagonal, crashed through the fence boarding the drop off, and proceeded down the embankment stopping only when it hit the big tree by our deck.to my right were all the guests and my husband, just feet away from the oncoming, out of control car.had i missed that particular tree, i would have rolled down an even steeper ravine because of rocks to bounce off and very sharp drop off.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The vehicle was in parked in the driveway and another vehicle bumped into it causing the gear shift to move into reverse. The vehicle traveled over an 18 inch snow bank and crashed into a tree.the front and rear bumpers were damaged. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. A representative from the manufacturer performed a diagnostic test and found that the gear shift being placed in and out of park several times caused the gears to slip into neutral and then into reverse. The contact confirmed that the vehicle was in park. The contact was not offered any assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 44,000.
May 22, 2008toyota motor sales, u.s.a., inc.19001 south western ave.dept. Wc11torrance, ca 90501dear sirs:i have been a long-time toyota customer and last year purchased a 2007 prius.i am also a subscriber to consumer reports magazine.although i am delighted with the comfort, headroom, gas mileage, convenience, quiet and appearance of the car, there is a real safety issue.when i was initially researching a new automobile, i dismissed some peoples' reports of 'sudden acceleration' as being inaccurate.however, it is real, and i have figured out under what specific circumstances it occurs.at the end of deceleration for a stop light, stop sign, or just before a turn, when the car is traveling 5-10 mph, more commonly on a downhill incline, and most importantly, when the pavement is irregular or bumpy, my prius will transition from electric to gasoline power and make a sudden forward lunge forward lasting 1-2 seconds.on most occasions, the lunge is mild, require a little extra brake pressure. But some times, the lunge is more severe, requiring firm brake pressure to avoid striking the automobile in front of me.i reported this to my local dealer, huntington toyota, in huntington, new york, at my last maintenance visit. The technician wrote that the car was 'operating normally,' although i imagine it is difficult to test these exact circumstances.i would appreciate your reply and investigation into this safety issue.sincerely,paul l. Krawitzcc: national highway traffic safety administrationconsumers union.
My 2007 toyota prius will not stay in gear off an on.it will go into reverse or drive for a few seconds then pop into neutral.this has happened 9 times in the last 2 weeks and always on a hot day after being parked at work.i have to drive home while holding the shift lever in gear.sometimes if this happens and i turn off the air conditioning it will stay in gear, but not always.is this a gear shift lever problem?
Cause: flat tire in the front left or front right of the vehicle.the front left demonstrating the most severe hazardfailure: the traction control system engages regularly due to a discrepancy between the spare and normal tire size.traction control cuts power to the drive wheels and cannot be overridden, causing vehicle to lose speed in non-deterministic manner.vehicle is not responsive.condition is worst during the first 40 miles driven on the spare tire but consequently improves due to learning inside the car computer.unfortunately, vehicle is most dangerous when the driver has the least control over the situation. Correction: none, the manufacturer claims the vehicle is operating as designed.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 10 mph the electronic gear shift automatically shifts into neutral gear and then into reverse and he had shift into drive. He stated that occasionally he did not notice that the gear shifted into reverse until he was backing into another vehicle. The dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure; however, the failure could not be duplicated since the failure occurred intermittently. The failure mileage was not available. The current mileage was 12,000. The vin was not available.
Several near miss incidents due to no acceleration on slippery surfaces - wheels do not even spin to no traction is even possible.this is especially so when pulling into traffic on snowy days.simply unable to get out of the way of oncoming traffic. Toyota dealer tells me "this is normal."i am 63 and of all the vehicles i have owned, this prius is the only one with this problem.i could be dead, or someone else could be dead.
While parked with the car turned on, the engine engages to run the a/c or heater and the car lurches forward.the display screen will sometimes display a warning that there is a problem with the park mechanism and that the car should be shut off and parked on a level surface with the parking brake engaged.my research has led to the park lock mechanism.toyota says that the lurch is normal and due to wear on the park lock.the "fix" is to use the parking brake.what if you forget or aren't aware of this?what if the park lock fails and the brake isn't on?none of these is unreasonable to expect.the potential is for the car to move on its own, even with no one present in the car or in the driver's seat.this is an inherently unsafe design and should be pulled from the road.
I have a toyota prius 2007.i have 2 safety issues that i have complained to the dealer about but they are unable to fix so they ignored my concerns after realizing they could not fix the problem. First problem is the head lights.when driving at night the high beams do not shine on the road but shine into the trees.they say there is no adjustments for it.also people think i am shining my high beams at them when i am not.they are just too high....also the headlights do no illuminate the sides of the car and road so when making turns at night you cannot see where you are turning.i have to approach turns very very slowly because i cannot see the roads when turning. Everyone that drives my car complains about this noticeable problem however toyota wont address it because they say there is no adjustment. 2nd problem their slip differential.whether there is snow on the ground or not when the tires start to slip they loose all power to the wheels.i have been in intersections when this has occurred and was almost hit.even when trying to drive over the stop in the car wash...sometimes i am unable to power over the bump.i get stuck often.again toyota says this is a normal function of the car.not something i would expect from a $24,000 car.our values have plummeted and there is no recourse for it.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while the contact's wife was driving 20 mph, another vehicle ran a stop sign and struck her front passenger side door.the seat belt failed to restrain the contact's wife, and she struck the steering wheel.she sustained injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder.the manufacturer concluded that the seat belt was working properly.the san diego police department filed report number 804127.the current and failure mileages were 10,000.updated 12/17/08.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that she collided into another vehicle when she depressed the brake.as a result, the seat belts disengaged which allowed the driver hit the steering column.in addition, the crash destroyed the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy.as of january 3, 2008, the dealer or manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 13,000.a police report is available.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle.as a result, the contact's vehicle then crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not lock.there were no injuries.the road conditions were dry.a police report was filed.the vehicle was towed, but has not yet been inspected. The current and failure mileages were 3,141.updated 02/01/08
The contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While traveling at a low rate of speed, the preceding vehicle stopped abruptly and the contact's brakes failed without warning. As a result, the contact rear ended the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to operate. The paramedics transported the contact to a local hospital where she suffered from injuries to her chest and back. A police report was filed. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to sansone toyota (90-100 us-1, avenel, nj 07001, (732) 815-0500) where the brakes were serviced twice. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent an investigator to check the vehicle's black box. The contact was informed that there were no failures found on the black box at the time of the crash. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 58,000. The vin was unknown.
Seatbelt tensioner retracts slowly on driver and passenger side of my 07 prius. Called toyota 1-800 number,the girl told me to take it to the dealer and get a price and then call them. She said it was a safety related issue. Interesting because every other time i have called on a toyota seatbelt of the same issue they never say it safety related when i know what is.i have not had it fixed it is too much work right now to get them a price on something they might do. Why haven't toyota seatbelts been recalledover there obvious tensioner issues. I have eight toyota is between 00 and 07 between my girlfriend my parents and i and they all have the same retractor issues
The vehicle mileage given is approximate. The passenger estimates the speed at about city street speeds at time of accident since the car was slowed to get on the shoulder.the accident is complicated because the driver can't remember much of what happened beyond she was pulling over to the right shoulder to change drivers or rest, but the front seat passenger was abruptly woken up from a scheduled nap by what seemed to him like a pothole or perhaps an abrupt edge to the road followed quickly by a rough ride.when he opened his eyes he saw the car on the wild clumps of grass like vegetation on the outside of the reflector stake line and an odd shoulder that was only partially cement or pavement with a substantial gap between the side reflectors and hard surface.this was semi-confirmed when reentering wyoming with his oldest son driving and seeing similar partial shoulders, but the son was unwilling to drive farther to the accident scene.the passenger's believes the traction control engaged and caused the car to go off the shoulder, in part because of a similar problem with a geo prius lsi abs brake system on ice that caused what would have not otherwise have been significant vehicle damage.the alternative explanation is a defect or debris on the shoulder itself.the driver tried to get back on the highway instead of following the slight contour down of the shoulder outside right of way and that or traction control may have caused the car to leave the partial shoulder.the vehicle was last seen at hp towing in evanston, wyoming.it was totaled and title will be transferred to allstate insurance.the seat belts in this car are too thin and tend to twist up preventing consistent support.the passenger protective cage in the toyota prius did an impressive job of protecting the occupants but a plastic layer would have prevented injuries and contents loss.
Driver seat belt catch non function, will not lock when belt connector slipped into locking device. Purchased car used hence unsure when malfunction began.
The contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving up a mountain at 20 mph, the contact stated that the tires lost traction and the vehicle slid off a mountain curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and some deep tissue bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. Due to the force of the crash, the seat belt remained buckled, but failed to restrain the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,800.
My daughters were involved in accident 27 aug 10 were theair bags did not deploy and the seat belts never locked because ofthis my daughter hit her head twice on the steering wheel, and isin sever pain with lots of bruising and is wearing a neck brace.she needs to go in for further scans to make sure there is nothingwrong with her back. The damage done to the car was severe. Shehit the other vehicle turned did a 180 degree spin and thenhitthe car again the cars locked on to each other and went over thecenter divider on the street facing oncoming traffic.the lady had run the red light and went thru three lanes.
1.wife is leary of driving our 2007 toyota prius because of problem brakes.we need a better description of what happens when we try to turn off the engine going 100 mph.2.lights are poor.we cannot see very far ahead in this deer infested environment.i have better lights on my 1997 hyundai 3.one or the other headlight flickers and goes out for no understandable reason.we turn the lights off and turn them on again and it works ok.this could be a safety hazard.what is being done to fix it.4.seating.my first encounter with the toyota complaint system cam about as i was trying to get the driver seat moved back because i have long legs.the dealer said they have no way of fixing this but that i should go to the after market. I asked if toyota would accept an aftermarket solution.the dealer said that they will evaluate it after it is installed to tell us if it meets safety specificationsno aftermarket supplier will try to fix this because they have not assurance that it will be accepted by toyota.yet toyota gives no technical information about what is acceptable.i complained formally to the dealer and got nowhere.i then sent a formal complaint to national toyota.they passed the complaint back to the dealer for response.for me this is a major flaw in the toyota complaint handling system.they have a closed loop when it comes to complaints.5.i like the car and it gets the mileage i expected.i am not sure i will ever get another toyota if there are reasonable alternative that get good mileage.
Was driving on the highway on my way back to hilo from kona driving the speed limit on my 2007 prius and out of nowhere i lost breaks for a time and it was a terrifying exp and i m happy i m still alive. Breaks came back with warning signs on dashboard that there is a failure in the break system, abs and other. Called hilo toyota deal more than 5 times and each time i give them the vin number they hangup on me in a rude way without giving any explanation why they are cutting the call. From there website i managed to start a txt message and asked for appointment to see what's wrong and paid 170$ and the result where that my break system have a recall on it and my car is at 118 000 miles so the recall expired in 2017 and they asked me 3500$ to fix the break system involved in the recall. After managing to call toyota main office they started a case for this problem and on monday they will give a final answer if they will change the failing recall break system or not. Also i managed to contact toyota honolulu and i knew from them that toyota hawaii is a different entity from toyota mainland and that the safety recalls never expired and they should change the break system involved in the report no questions asked. Here i am reporting this to nhtsa as toyota is gambling with people lives who still driving prius which might lose breaks at any time and might endup in death result. I hope nhtsa will do the right thing and ask toyota to change all those defected break system from manufactures before more american families dies from break failure which where never changed because the dealer prefer profit on safety of the people.
Front wheels loose all traction on icy patch!traveling north on an old paved country road with a moderate crown and narrow lanes, i came upon a modest bluff that was just abrupt enough to keep me from seeing the road surface on the other side. Within 50' of the other side was blowing snow, some sticking and turning into ice. Air temp. 27 degrees. Don't know the surface temp, and it was sunny, nice. This patch was 500' or so and prompted me to remove my foot from accelerator. I was approaching 50 mph, not fast for this road and was in no hurry. Within the time of a breath, my front end blew smoothly toward the ditch and me and the prius came to rest within 30' or so.now this light to moderate cross wind took control of the front of the car, 'not the back'. The point being, rear wheels are free spinning, while front wheels have a rather aggressive breaking effect. Mind you, never considered touching the 'breaks'.in addition, i've learned that driving on snow covered town streets, that it is best to pop the car into neutral when approaching an intersection and applying the service brakes, this action would prevent the car slipping or sliding at all.(3 mo. Old michelin defender tires) not dedicated snow tires, but in my experience, very good. This town i live in has very steep grades, i'm able to negotiate all of it coming and going. I believe this incident (state farm claim #[xxx]) was caused by the overly aggressive regenerative breaking action when removing ones foot from the accelerator. Additionally, i would like point out that a hour earlier while driving to my destination, i'd driven over many drifting patches at varying speeds from 50 to 70 mph with a stiffer cross wind. However i could see them far in advance.after a lengthy go-a-round with toyota over the phone, the response was, they will take no action on this car or in the future models.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake actuator is failing, and i am outside the extended warranty. Very expensive fix and very dangerous to keep driving like this.
Driving to my job and went to park. I put my foot on the brakes to slowly enter the space about 10 feet away traveling about 2 to5 mph andnever taking my foot off the brake, the car accelerator went into full throttle and i hit the wall damaging the front end. Is this a common occurrence? .
My husband and i recently purchased a used 2007 toyota prius or are 17 year old daughterand since purchasing vehicle a little over a month ago she has already had four or more instances of her car dying and making her lose all control in the middle of the road. The car goes into neutral on its own and will not go back into drive or any other gear the car becomes immobile with no ability even steer off the side of the road or shut the car off or put it in park all dashboard lights come on brakes become glowing red hot and severe issues with lighting and moisture.
The brakes on this car sometimes quit working for a second when braking over bumps.
While driving and in motion, warning lights went off. Brought to dealer who said it was a defective brake actuator.toyota had an extended hidden warranty on the brake actuator and didn't tell the consumer.the car had been regularly serviced many times over the past 10 years.the dealer never checked it despite it making noise. The actuator failed making the car unsafe to drive. The car was brought back to the dealer today but toyota said the extended warranty expired last december. I escalated to customer service and they refused to fix it despite this known defective and dangerous defect in their car.
The contact's daughter owned a 2007 toyota prius. While the contact's daughter was driving 55 mph, she suddenly depressed the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact's daughter attempted to depress the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury to the right eye, which caused swelling. The contact's boyfriend sustained bruises to the chest area. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to autonation ford gulf freeway (12227 gulf fwy, houston, tx 77034, (713) 489-2089), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what i believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking.this report is regarding the first vehicle.i have filed a separate report for the second vehicle which i still have in my possession.first 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, i fully pressed the brakes with full force however the prius continued to propel forward. I should easily have been able to stop the vehicle in time. As it continued to propel forward, i collided with the other car. The speed at the moment of impact was approx 25 mph.no airbags were deployed.the vehicle was deemed a total loss due to the extensive cost of repairing the hybrid system. I have the photographs of the accident and the police report.second toyota prius: i purchased an exact replacement used 2007 prius in dec 2009.on october 17, 2015, a car stopped abruptly in front of my wife who was driving at approx 40 mph.she reported pressing on the brakes with full force but that the prius continued to propel forward.she hit car in front then swerved to the right as the prius continued to propel forward. She steered to the left into the center median and the prius stopped.the car then caught on fire. No airbags were deployed. I have the photographs of the vehicle and the police report. I contacted toyota in nov 2015. An investigation was opened. A toyota 'field technical specialist' inspected the vehicle.i signed an 'edr consent form' for toyota to read any data from the vehicle. However due to the fire, they were not able to read any data.on january 26, 2016 i received a letter from a legal claims administrator at toyota motor sales, usa, inc., stating 'our inspection was unable to confirm any evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in your vehicle'.
As i was coming back from livermore to san jose down the sunol grande last weekend, my dash lights suddenly went out meaning i had no speedometer or wait to tell how much gas i had and the abs and stability control went out while going 65 miles an hour down a steep hill.luckily i was able to get home and don't ask me how i figured out to get the car to turn off. I called the one 800 toyota number and it turns out there was a problem with something called the combo meter on these cars and it had an extended warranty for a total of nine years. My warranty expired they said april 2016. This seems like a serious safety issue that toyota should cover if they are concerned about their customers safety.
The brakes did not respond while i was driving on the freeway at 65 mph, and the car started making a long sustained high-pitched electronic beep. The lights for the parking brake, abs, and another light i'm unfamiliar with were on. When i pumped on the brakes, they felt unresponsive. I tried again but keeping down on the brake and it was very slow to respond. I managed to get off the freeway. At slower speeds i was able to get the brakes to work, but slowing down even from less than 20 mph took several yards. I called toyota and they said it was a known issue with the brake actuator assembly, but the warranty expired in december 2017. As the owner of the car, i was never notified about this known issue, and not told about the warranty, even though i had been taking my car to the toyota dealer for scheduled service. The part itself is over $2000, before labor, which i cannot afford. So i can no longer drive the car because i cannot afford the repairs. And i nearly died driving with a known safety issue that i believe should have warranted a full safety recall.
My car has 115k miles and the abs alarm went off and the dealer said the brake system module failed and need a new one and quote me $3000. I can't afford this so my mechanic installed a used part and still the abs alarm on! this part has a recall that expired in jan 2018. Can toyota do this for me? the car can still be driven for a long time. This part is supposed to live much more than 115k miles and probably more than 300k miles.
Under hard braking (over 50% of the pedal) the front passenger wheel applies all the force to stop the car to that one tire causing it to lose traction and skid.brakes are insufficient to properly stop the vehicle and no warning lights are illuminated on the dash.actually more than half of the time the whole dash does nothing, no mph, no gas gauge, nothing but a blacked out information less panel.then to top it off the car only has one headlight bc it blows what ever headlight i put into the ballast.3 of the most common failures for a 2007 and my prius has a grand slam assortment of serious potential life threateningproblems that should have been repaired (never should have been assembled with)by toyota. Minor wreck when attempting to stop the car under not driving conditions. Thankfully no one was hurt and only had to replace the front hood, bumper and radiator and support but have deemed the car as not road worthy and unfit for any driving conditions.
Initially i felt like it accelerated littlebit as i brake but i was able to stop.
While driving on highway about 60mph, vehicle suddenly lost brakes. Brake, abs and vsc idiot light went on. Inside vehicle buzzer sounded. Very little hydraulic braking. Was only able to stop vehicle because i was going up hill.
Abs actuator broke while making a low speed turn (about 10mph). The car made an alarm sound, all the brake lights went on, and most importantly the car became sluggish and difficult to maneuver. Restarting the car made it drivable again, but i no longer have abs brakes, only standard. This part is apparently worth more than the car to replace, yet it is critically important safety equipment.
Vsc, abs, brake and ((!)) lights came on, buzzing in cabin. Attempted to stop the vehicle and the brake pedal went to the floor, vehicle stopped but took a long distance to do so and driver had no control of the braking system. Took vehicle to mechanic, he states he cannot do anything for this vehicle, took to toyota, they stated it was the 12v battery, replaced, technician stated that if the lights came back on the actuator would need to be replaced for $2100.00.lights out on dash for less than 48 hours, came back on, returned to toyota, now a different technician states the ecu and the actuator are in the same assembly and it will cost $2869.73 to replace. The technician stated that if we don't want to replace it right now that's okay because the conventional brakes will still work just fine. Left the dealership and picked up my daughter, took her to pick up her glasses and when we left the brakes did the same thing, the buzzing in the cabin and the brakes went all the way to the floor and stopped after a long distance with no driver control. Took to another mechanic and although the same lights are all lit up across the dash they could pull no codes at all. When the car was started again the lights were all off although the mechanic could not clear any codes. It seems no one is really sure what is causing this or if the codes when they do show are valid codes. I just know that the vehicle is not safe and toyota could not guarantee that if they replace the ecu and the actuator that it would be fixed. One of the technicians stated that this may be a problem that i will just have to throw money at.
I have a toyota prius 2007, 283950 miles , safety recall zg1 ended on dec2017. The symptoms on this recall is not contstant before in my car, but now it stays on all the time . The brake actuator is making a lot of noise, i'm afraid it's going to fail on me when i needed it the most .can you recommend toyota to extend it some more ?
12/17/2013 vehicle experienced complete brake failure on the freeway. Brake lights and alarms went on. Brake pedals were non responsive and went to the floor when pressed. Managed to pull over to side of freeway and have vehicle towed to dealership. At dealership was told that the brake computer or brake actuator had failed. Dealership replaced brake actuator. Mileage on vehicle at the time was 128,451.brake actuator failed again. This time vehicle failed to stop while driving on residential street. Brake warning light and alarm went on briefly. Drove vehicle to dealership. Dealership diagnosed problem as brake actuator failing again. Current mileage about 170,000. Luckily both times nobody was hurt, no property was damaged. However, i don't believe it that a vehicle should suddenly not be able to brake due to a computer malfunction, especially 42,000 miles apart.
I own a toyota prius 2007 and i experiencing brakes not engaging as they should when applied. I notice my abs vsc brake lights are on my dashboard. I took it in to a shop and was told i have a bad abs actuator. I researched it on the recall list and it was listed but expired in dec 2017. Toyota should fix this problem. This was a known problem.
I pressed the brakes when i was forced to stop due to a car not turning there blinking light but car didnt stop and ended hiting another car and and injuring my self and others i tried to move to the right so i would hit the car
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 70 mph, the brake pedal depressed on its own and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The brake hazard warning indicator illuminated several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 52,800.
Started getting brake actuator failure noises in my 2007 prius back in march 2020 and took it to the west coast toyota dealership in long beach, ca. They didn't find anything wrong with the abs system even though the grinding noise i now know is commonly associated with the problem was going off. The other day the abs light warning came on as well as the emergency brake light. I pulled over on washington blvd and arlington in los angeles and when i started the car again and started to move forward i had no control of the brakes and turned the car off immediately. From what i've read this is extremely common! toyota extended the warranty's on many of their vehicles to 10 years but there were no recalls so if this part malfunctions a day after the warranty then you are out of luck. The brake system is just about the most dangerous part to fail. I can't imagine what would have happened if the same thing happened at a higher speed.
I had my car in for 110,000 mile service on april 25.they changed the oil, rotated the tires, installed a new air filter and said that i needed new front brakes and they cleaned and adjusted the back brakes.yesterday after backing out of the garage the brake light warning light along with the abs and vsc light came on briefly.on interstate 90 nearing downtown cleveland all of these lights came on again along with a noise.i called the toyota dealer and talked to the service advisor and asked if it was safe to go to cleveland and back and he said if the brakes work, itprobably just a switch and it would be ok to bring it in tomorrow.while i still had him on the phone, we lost all power to the vehicle and it decelerated down to 30 before we were able to reach an exit ramp and stop the car in the grass.i was informed today that the problem is a low volt battery that needs to be replaced for $299.at no time did a low battery light come on and i have not had trouble starting the car nor do i have dim lights.we were fortunate that we were not killed on interstate 90 without power, steering or brakes.i think this is definitely a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
The 2004 - 2009 abs/brake actuator assemblies have known issues.the repair cost is approximately $2000 or more.the part alone is $1500 or more.it appears with this being a common issue (per the service center associate and prius forums), that even a used part would not sustain without recurring issues thereby making it a requirement to use only new oem parts.the abs/brake actuator assembly failures can cause severe safety consequences due to brake failure.given that the issue commonly occurs when the warranty expires but with less than 200,000 miles this should be something that is covered by toyota and the problem should be addressed with the manufacturing of defective parts in all subsequent prius models.
I am a disabled american military veteran. I purchased my 2007 prius in september 2017. I did not receive any notification regarding abs recall. My wife experienced problem (with baby in car) in february 2018.attempted to have unit replaced at dealership but was refused.applied for hardship, was refused.abs still does not work.
The abs brake actuator assembly is failing on my 2007 toyota prius, creating unpredictable and dangerous braking.it is a $3,000 replacement that, up until the end of 2017, toyota was replacing at no charge, but no longer, under a warranty enhancement program, zg1, acknowledging that this part is defective.i went on line and discovered that this is a very common problem for 2007 toyotas.this should not be just a voluntary "warranty enhancement," but a mandatory recall to force toyota to fix this dangerous defect.this device runs almost constantly when it shouldn't, creates a drag on the car that has cut mpg in half, is probably wearing out the brakes prematurely, and causes dangerously slow acceleration from a stop that has resulted in some near accidents.i presume the abs function would not work when called upon.the repair cost is about half the retail value of the car, and it seems unfair that just because this showed up after their program ended, i have to foot the entire bill, or junk a car that is otherwise in perfect shape. There are 150k miles on the car, low for a toyota of this age.i have attached the toyota zg1 letter that i found on line.please consider an immediate recall on this brake actuator assembly and make toyota fix it for everyone.
I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what i believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking.first 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, i fully pressed the brakes with full force however the prius continued to propel forward. I should easily have been able to stop the vehicle in time. As it continued to propel forward, i collided with the other car. The speed at the moment of impact was approx 25 mph.no airbags were deployed.the vehicle was deemed a total loss due to the extensive cost of repairing the hybrid system. I have the photographs of the accident and the police report.second toyota prius: i purchased an exact replacement used 2007 prius in dec 2009.on october 17, 2015, a car stopped abruptly in front of my wife who was driving at approx 40 mph.she reported pressing on the brakes with full force but that the prius continued to propel forward.she hit car in front then swerved to the right as the prius continued to propel forward. She steered to the left into the center median and the prius stopped.the car then caught on fire. No airbags were deployed. I have the photographs of the vehicle and the police report. I contacted toyota in nov 2015. An investigation was opened. A toyota 'field technical specialist' inspected the vehicle.i signed an 'edr consent form' for toyota to read any data from the vehicle. However due to the fire, they were not able to read any data.on january 26, 2016 i received a letter from a legal claims administrator at toyota motor sales, usa, inc., stating 'our inspection was unable to confirm any evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in your vehicle'.i continue to own the vehicle and have it in my possession at this time.
The rubber cover over the rear hatch latch got soft and would stick onto my hands. I had to pay to have it replaced. Also my breaks grab especially when the weather is damp.
Never received letter regarding extended warranty on brake actuator which i learned expired dec. 31 2017.brakes had been making occasional noise last year, but recently become very bad.only learned 2 days ago it is the brake actuator.toyota refusing to fix it.this is safety issue.why is it not a recall?
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph over a bump in the road and thebrake pedal engaged; the vehicle failed to accelerate. After the failure occurred,the abs warning indicator illuminated. ...updated 04/25/13 the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The technician stated the vehicle operated as designed. In addition, when the anti skid was activated it would not respond during inclement weather.the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.the consumer stated at foward speed of 0 mph the stability control activated, on a slippery surface that had 1 inch of snow and an incline of approximately 15 degrees. The anti skid light blinked and the vehicle would not move foward up the incline. The same failure occured in the dealer's parking lot. The dealerstated the vehicle was operating as designed.the dealer suggested the consumer switch to snow tires. Updated 06/04/2013
My brake, abs, vsc, and brake warning light (!) all turned on at the same time on january 6th while i was driving the vehicle at a speed of 45 mph. I only just purchased my vehicle on december 30th, 2017 at 133k miles. It was revealed that my car had the 1256 and 1391 warning codes, indicating that my brake accumulator has a leak. I came to find out that this problem is very pervasive for people with 2nd generation toyota priuses and that there was a misassembly of the brake actuators in the factory that causes people's brakes to delay or fail completely. Toyota put out a tsb to address the issue that ended on december 31st 2017. However, seeing as how toyota knowingly had a misassembly of their own product and that the brakes failing poses a huge safety issue, this should have never been a tsb in the first place. The lack of regard for consumer's lives by toyota to fix the problem that they created, without ultimatums, has led me to file this complaint that this product be recalled and replaced. This problem poses a safety risk to myself and all passengers that enter the car with me as well as other drivers around me. I cannot afford to pay the over $2000 repair and i don't see why consumers have to pay for the mistakes that toyota has knowingly made.
While driving the car, the dash symbols vsc, abs and the (!) turned on and the car started to beep inside. Alarmed at what was happening, i hit the brakes to find that they were not working and there was no resistance when pushing down on the brake pedal. I was in a parking lot when this happened and had to swerve to avoid hitting people walking around. After a minute or 2 of coasting i was approaching a dead end and chose to literally stand on my brakes which didn't immediately stop the car. After standing on the brakes with my full weight, the car slowly came to a rolling stop where i proceeded to put the car in park and turn it off.
Takata recall1. Driving on surface street at approx. 45 mph attempting to slow down for an intersection all the brake warning lights came on, while i was applying the brakes they had failed, eventually the vehicle came to a stop. After that incident the brakes are working normal. Apparently there was a recall to address the issue and it is no longer valid, i was never notified of the recall and the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from (used) never notified me of any recalls. I am a toyota owner with a defected vehicle (a known defect by the manufacture). What are my options?2. The headlamps (left) intermittently goes out, i have replaced the lamp, checked the fuses and it still happens, others have described loosing both lamps.both issues above are safety issues that can contribute to serious injury incidents.these safety issue needs to be addressed by toyota.
Brake, abs, vsc ! light all came on at once and breaks not working well.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he applied the brakes and one of the rear tires seized. The contact removed his foot from the brake pedal and the tire retuned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that there was a failure with the anti- lock brake actuator, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 4/15/13updated 05/16/2013 the consumer stated the vehicle was invovled in an accident. The brakes did not stop the vehicle, causing it to crash into the back of another.updated 05/16/2013
Abs actuator failure at only 64,000 miles. Potential for complete break failure if not immediately addressed. Toyota is aware of the issue as there is a tsb, but they are charging thousands of dollars for a repair for a safety critical item that is due to a manufacturing defect. This should be covered under a recall.
I was backing into a parking space and applied the brakes.the brakes failed and my vehicle climbed the curb, crossed the side walk, and crash into a metal fence on the other side of the side walk.the fence stopped the vehicle.after having the damage to my car repaired and a body shop, i brought it to a mechanic who determined that the car's brake actuator had failed, leading to a potentially dangerous crash.
I was not the driver, but the passenger who was asleep until the car felt like it hit a pot hole.the accident was nearly fatal.this is an update of an initial report based on what i now believe.we were east on i-80 at near mile 21, which has no exit (as reported by tow truck driver). Since my initial report i used satellite images to verify the approximate area of highway to match what i saw when i woke up after experiencing the car doing what felt like hitting a pot hole, but which i now believe was a new run offset run of partial shoulder. Speed is an estimate.my wife was looking for a place to pull over and change drivers on the shoulder.i think she did pull on the shoulder and the abs brakes engaged on the dirt side of the partial shoulder and steered the car off the highway.when i opened my eyes i could see the car was heading back to the highway, but the car was at small slope of perhaps 20 or so degrees.she wife should have stopped on the grass following the contour down the slope but followed reflexes trying to get back on the highway.i believe that is the actual cause of the roll over, but it would not have happened had the car stayed on the pavement.abs should never engage when the car is moving in a straight line.it only helps when turning and otherwise harms.in the prius everything is computer controlled and this could have been implemented.i had one other incident where abs brakes from toyota caused my prism to spin off the highway on ice when i was driving straight ahead.the prius computer should also have been programmed to restrict the steering radius based on the car's speed and side directional slope.this was a doubly design preventable accident that nearly killed my wife, who has no recall of the accident before rescue due to injuries. Without redesign abs brakes should be banned especially with bad shoulders.
Brake (red color) warning lights appear while driving at 55 mph; yellow color indicator on abs, vsc. Once these warning lights appear, i somehow lose 25-50% of my braking power. Not sure what is wrong despite getting brand new wheels, replaced all-new rotors, brake pads, oil and filter change. This is the 5th time it has happened in the last few weeks. Toyota should be held liable and to replace the full cost of any necessary fixes to the hydraulic brakes or run a diagnostic of the entire vehicle's electrical or brakes system or anything that leads to the dashboard warning lights at 100%. This will be a serious issue because it can lead to serious accidents if owners of this vehicle experience the same issues.
Brake and abs warning lights came on after i replaced the 12v battery. I noticed the right front brake-effect was stronger and it resulted in the car pulling sharply to the right. I took it to a local mechanic who tested the codes and replaced the abs relay. That did not solve the problem and he recommended toyota service. I talked with a toyota service rep who told me there was a known problem with some prius brakes and asked that i give him the vin. He said there had been an extended warranty to replace the abs brake controller assembly but it had expired some time ago. He said the cost to fix this would approximate $3500.otherwise the car is in good shape and i would expect that i should have been able to drive it another 100,000 miles or perhaps much more. A typical american-made car with an abs failure will still brake normally - just not have the abs feature. The prius will not!the toyota service repsaid it shouldn't be driven as it is too dangerous and my experience confirms the malfunction.
When turning car on the car beeps loudly for 10-15 seconds. The brakes will randomly lock up. They do not always work properly on hills.
The brake accuator on the generation 2 toyota prius has become famous for failing. Toyota ran an extended warranty, however, dealerships ignored the problem and instead fixed other issues without actually going after the accuator until after the extended warranty expired. Now my car's accuator for the brakes is bad, as indicated by warning lights and alarms. I fear that my 10 year old car will have a brake failure. The repair is estimated at over $2500 for a defective toyota part. This is unfair that toyota made a bad part that consistently fails in this model and that they do not fix all of them with a proper recall, or exclude drivers after not relaying important information. I was driving my car down the street when all the lights came on warning me that my brake system was failing so i left the car on the side of the road and will not drive it further.
Brake failure in the abs module system.
Breaking noise behind driver dashboard similiar to whirring or motor sound, comes on wether the brakes are pressed or not driving or stationary... Very bothersome, breaks also have bark sound at times when pressed down. Went to dealer and was dismissed as it being normal, called toyota and they are unwilling to work on a repair. Please advise
Anti-lock brake system on dry and wet roads have adversely effected braking on my 2007 prius for as long as i've owned it (since 10/2010).when the anti-lock brake system engages while pressing the brake with your foot the car slightly accelerates (or jumps/lunges) forward for a fraction of a second before the brakes then engage.on 11/02/2012 this issue contributed to a collision.without this "glitch," i may have been able to stop my car completely (as i was already only going very slowly).on previous visits to the dealer, i was told that's "just the way the car is built" and that there's nothing that can be done to change it.
Brake system:abs warning malfunction light will illuminate when brake is tapped, but there is no malfunction or issue. Have to turn off vehicle to reset it. Handle on rear door/hatchback door: handle melted into a black gooey mess, hatchback could not be opened. Went to dealership, they would not fix without charging me even though they admitted it was a known issue with the vehicles. The first quote we got was almost $300 to fix, waited a couple of months, dealer finally dropped to $138 to fix it. This is obviously a known defective issue--no one should be charged anything. It is a safety issue as the door cannot be opened in an emergency.why toyota will not fix this without causing their customer's potential danger/harm speaks volumes to them not caring about the customer. Dashboard warping:dashboard on driver side buckles up where it meets the edge of the windshield, was told it was in issue with the material that the dashboard was made from. Very poor quality to have this happen.
When i am braking and my car hits a bump in the road, my brakes stop working and the "skidding" icon lights up.in order to reengage the brakes, i have to take my foot off the brake and reapply the brakes.this increases the distance i have to brake before hitting something or overrunning a red light.this has been happening since i got the car.i have learned to live with it, but i have overshot red lights and nearly hit other cars many times.i told the dealership shortly after i got the car and they told me there was no recall regarding this matter and would not even check out the complaint.
Well known abs accumulator failure, loud beeping noise, can't drive car safely, high mileage car and will be repairing it, my complaint is that the part is seventeen hundred dollars $1700 which is a lot for something as important as brakes and with such a high failure rate on all of toyota's hybrids. This part needs to be available from 3rd parties so i am not forced to deal with junk yard abs that is just as likely to fail because of a flawed design.
During brake rattling sound heard. Absbrake light yellow on the dashboard.
Our prius was burglarized while parked. The side window was smashed, purse stolen along with electronic key. Vehicle was towed by gieco's body repair agent, brighton auto repair (4 days later-unknown to us). Vehicle was taken to camelback toyota where they replaced and programmed key. They also initiated and performed recalls. The vehicle was returned with brake failure warning light activated. Camelback toy. Said the bulb was burned. When asked if they replaced it or removed the dash, they said no. The vehicle would slam us forward every time we pressed the brakes. Toyota camelback returned our vehicle with 14 sensors burned. To this day, we have to use both feet to stop the vehicle. They refused to repair the damage caused by their repair techs. They said recalls were performed until they found out our vehicle had a salvage title. All work was stopped at the steering column (where most brake sensors are located). To this day gieco, brighton and camelback toyota refuse to repair our vehicle. Everyday we place our lives in danger because of their faulty repairs and damage they caused. No one seems to care even after i filed with bbb. Please let us know if you can be of assistance. It is our daily driver and we do not have the money to repair all the sensors they burned and the damage to our brake system (over 3500.00 in damage. When the vehicle was burglarized, the brakes were in perfect working condition. Now we have to tolerate a continuous loud beeping sound and brakes with no hydraulic power booster or abs. Sometimes we have to use both feet to stop the vehicle.
My brake actuator is going bad, i have e-brake light on always, as well as vsc, abs, and ((!)) lights on the dash. This happened when the vehicle was in motion and not the lights do not go off and the brake actuator is constantly making noise and running.
Driving on a rainy day, abs and vsc lights on dash came on. My car violently fishtailed almost 180 degrees, back and forth 6 times on a curve getting off a freeway (about 45 mph) nearly crashed. I proceeded very slowly to side street. Car shimmied to right making a left turn. Felt like i was driving on ice. Called a tow truck. Dealership found rodent damage to wires to wheel speed sensor. I discovered manufacturers using soy oil on wiring. $1300 repair.
While i was driving, the car suddenly made a very loud sound, that did not go away. Along with that, the lights on the dash lit up, the brake light, the red hazard exclamation triangle light, the abs and vsc light.it felt the brakes were not working and i would need to press it down hard for it to slow down.this has happened three times!and each time i took it in to toyota, their diagnostic tests showed nothing. They think it could be the battery but they did not suggest changing it.the three episodes that happened, luckily no injuries or crashes. But it is very concerning as i feel this will happen again and they have not figured out what the problem is.
If i drive on the expressway or around town and i'm driving a half hour sometimes less my car makes a loud buzzing noise and my instrument panel the hazard lights go on and i lose my brakes.this was very scary. Thank goodness i wasn't going to fast toward the light and didn't hit anyone. I'm scared to drive the car because it does this all the time if i'm driving for a period of time 1/2 hour or more. My vehicle was on city street and on highway. I was in motion. On the highway 70mph and on city streets 35/40 mph.
I was driving my car on the highway and suddenly my brake warning light, abs warning light, and other lights came on as well as a constant beeping noise. The brakes almost stopped working completely; it only worked about 10%. My foot was all the way down on the brake pedal, but the car was still moving. I was able to pull over, but this issue left me in a compromising position for my safety and could easily have been involved in a serious accident from it. The warning lights go away after turning off the car, but then they come back on randomly. Based on what i've read online on similar issues, i believe this is an issue with the brake actuator.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the cluster panel went out while driving at any speed. Also, the abs and check engine indicators illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota pinellas park (727-231-1423, located at 8501 us highway 19 north, pinellas park, fl 33781) where it was diagnosed that the abs actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was an unknown recall in 2017. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Attempted emergency low-speed stop to avoid a bicyclist running a red light in front of me. Bicyclist took evasive action to avoid collision because the brakes failed to fully activate. Pedal went completely hard, abs did not activate, and vehicle slowly halted (no jerk or throwing occupants against seat belts, as would happen with normal brakes). System works normally under light braking. Inability to brake fully under low-speed conditions is a serious failure. Road was dry and tires are only a few months old.
I experienced a scary situation with my 2007 prius today. While i was driving all of a sudden the abs brake light and dsc light and (!) light and brake light came on and stayed on. The car also made a loud buzzing noise in the cabin. I pumped the brakes and it was not very responsive. Luckily nobody was around because i felt had i needed to stop on a dime, i probably wouldn't be able to. I looked around online to find if others have had this problem and it appears there are plenty of cases where this type of sudden failure has occurred under 2007 abs toyota prius brake module complaints. I believe that there is a recall for this issue from the manufacturer. Please contact me - i need help!
For a months the car im driving has become more and more dangerous from steering to speed ,braking and drastic wobbling of entire car i've taken pictures and video its unbelievable and outrageous.
My car has been making the "snoring" sounds increasingly often for the last few weeks but no warning lights illuminated until i was driving on the highway going about 65 mph during the beginning of february 2018.it was extremely unnerving to have the brake light, abs light, tire pressure light, and vsc (vehicle stability control) light illuminate while driving at highway speeds not knowing if the brakes were going to work.the dealership diagnosed brake actuator failure and advised the warranty expired at the end of december 2017, 5 weeks prior.i purchased the car from a toyota dealership in may 2016 when the warranty was extended and was not made aware of the this possible malfunction and also had warranty filled by that same dealership when my dashboard lights went dark in august 2015 when again, was not advised of this ongoing warranty issue.my main complaint is that the 2004 received 13 years of coverage under this warranty when toyota obviously was unable to address the issue by the the time my car was manufactured, however, my repair is not covered at all after only 10 years.my mileage was extremely low at just under 86k so it's malfunction is not from overuse but from from a defective part.the consumer stated after having the vehicle repaired under a safety recall (19s17/19v-435) the vehicle failed. While driving on a slight corner, the vehicle's rear shifted to the left and made a noise.
The warning lights is showing up onmy dashboardabs,vsc,brake light and a circle is coming up on my dashboard.
When applying the brakes in traffic on a city road with a posted 35 mph speed limit, the car felt as though it surged forward briefly and accelerated followed by the anti-lock brake dashboard light coming on and off and then the brakes finally started working to slow the car down. This has happened about 10 times the last few weeks and has nearly caused me to rear-end other vehicles on the road.
I was driving at a slow speed under 5mph and simultaneously the brakes became very hard, the warning lights came on and a very long high pitched beep came on. It was a catastrophic failure. My dealer checked and the brake actuator failed and the car is not drivable. The fix is over $2000. The car has only 118,000 miles.
The dashboard don't work sometimes, sometimes tha break light turns on and the breaks stop working it change it self to neutral and the power steering w. Get really hard.. All this hapens when the car is in motion on city streets.
While driving around a corner on city streets, braking suddenly became very difficult, and caused the vehicle to skid when brakes were applied. A high-pitched electronic squeal came from the dashboard, and the brake system light, abs light, vsc light, and master warning light all turned on. These are all listed as symptoms of a failed brake actuator. After contacting a licensed toyota dealership, i was directed to the toyota customer care department. After being escalated to a supervisor, i was informed that toyota is aware of this problem, but that the warranty extension they used to cover it expired in 2017, and they refused to cover the cost of replacement (~$3000). I believe this issue should be cause for a safety recall, as it happened suddenly and without warning while the vehicle was in motion. It was pure luck that this didn't result in a crash.
The headlights go at without warning.sometimes one goes out sometimes both while we are driving.bulb replacement does not fix the issues.this has continued to be a problem for years.toyota service has not offered a fix that works!i have been driving on the highway or local roads when, all of a sudden, all the lighting goes dark.i have had success in relighting the headlights by turning off the headlights at the main switch and then turning them back on.extremely dangerous.breaks are also a menace: on wet roads it is especially noticeable when using the breaks. If you are breaking and a tire goes over a more slippery surface than the pavement, such as a manhole cover, the abs system cuts breaking to all the wheels such that the car continues on as if the breaks are not being applied - the car effectively releases the breaks and you loose control of the car until its systems decide to return controls to the driver.this happens over and over and over.try it on a road with a bit of loose gravel on it or the leftover coarse sand from winter road maintenance or going through a milde pothole where gravel has spilled onto the road....breaking in these conditions will consistently cause the car to diminish breaking power to such an extent that the car is no longer lowing down.we own 6 cars of varying makes and this is the only car that has this issue.the other side of this same issue is that if you are pulling out into traffic and a drive wheel hits a slightly slippery patch, the engine power is cut for so long and so severely that we are at risk of being hit.this happens every single time.toyota service has not offered a fix. Though we have told them abou this issue repeatedly, they typically do not write it down and tell us it is normal.it is not normal or safe.
Driving car on the freeway in the far left lane. E-brake light turned on with the loud alarm sound as if i had activated my e-brake. I lost significant breaking power and was very lucky nobody stopped fast in front of me while it happened. I had no idea what the problem was, but it was very scary on the freeway not being able to break properly. I learned it was the abs actuator that had failed, was told my warranty had expired but i had no idea there even was a recall. If they knew this was an issue why was it not fixed when i had my car serviced? pt#04003-44647
Generation 2 toyota prius brake actuator.at slow speed, the brakes became inoperable and would not stop the car causing me to rear end a truck stopped in front of me at a stop light.all of the brake, abs lights came on the dash. 2 separate trips to the dealer to have the brakes checked resulted in no error codes found.today2-8-18 the dash lights all came on again, and the dealer said the computer code is stating faulty brake actuator which could result in total brake failure.
Brake actuator failed without warning on the highway. Difficult to brake. Very dangerous
The vehicle mileage given is approximate. The passenger estimates the speed at about city street speeds at time of accident since the car was slowed to get on the shoulder.the accident is complicated because the driver can't remember much of what happened beyond she was pulling over to the right shoulder to change drivers or rest, but the front seat passenger was abruptly woken up from a scheduled nap by what seemed to him like a pothole or perhaps an abrupt edge to the road followed quickly by a rough ride.when he opened his eyes he saw the car on the wild clumps of grass like vegetation on the outside of the reflector stake line and an odd shoulder that was only partially cement or pavement with a substantial gap between the side reflectors and hard surface.this was semi-confirmed when reentering wyoming with his oldest son driving and seeing similar partial shoulders, but the son was unwilling to drive farther to the accident scene.the passenger's believes the traction control engaged and caused the car to go off the shoulder, in part because of a similar problem with a geo prius lsi abs brake system on ice that caused what would have not otherwise have been significant vehicle damage.the alternative explanation is a defect or debris on the shoulder itself.the driver tried to get back on the highway instead of following the slight contour down of the shoulder outside right of way and that or traction control may have caused the car to leave the partial shoulder.the vehicle was last seen at hp towing in evanston, wyoming.it was totaled and title will be transferred to allstate insurance.the seat belts in this car are too thin and tend to twist up preventing consistent support.the passenger protective cage in the toyota prius did an impressive job of protecting the occupants but a plastic layer would have prevented injuries and contents loss.
My wife and i picked up our 3 little boys from school on our way home as we got on the highway we heard this loud long beep sound and immediately after that my brakes will not work so i began push down on the brake pedal many times and finally by the grace of god i was able to stop. We had the car towed to have it looked at and the mechanic concluded it is an abs/actuator problem which toyota is very much aware of. The mechanic advised me to contact toyota to fix it free because it is costly. I contacted toyota about the situation and they just didn't care. Now i have no car because its unsafe to drive and i don't have the money to fix it. This was a life threatening situation for me and my family had it not been god we would have lost our precious lives.
The automatic brakes on the car ceased working. If i turned the car off and back on, the brakes would work again for a little while before having to stop and start again. I was able to go about a 1/2 mile each time before stopping to turn off and on. The car was traveling down a two-lane highway without a shoulder and then on city streets. When i took the car to the dealership, i was informed that a brake actuator replacement was needed. However, because the warrant expired on december 31, 2017, and i didn't experience the problem until now, the issue would not be covered under any recall warranty. I've now got a useless car, which would cost over $2000 to repair. Because the brakes still work sometimes, the actuator has not fully gone out yet, but the car is basically un-driveable. I never received any recall notices about this issue. Moreover, because i was not having the problem until now, it's unlikely that the extended warranty would've covered me in the first place.
It was a scary situation on 08/08/2018, my '07 toyota prius 2 failed to stop when i applied the brake to stop and park instead it accelerated. Driving through the parking lot of seafood city in cerritos, ca, looking for an open spot, i maintained pressure on the brake pedal to keep a safe speed. Approaching an open spot, i continued to keep pressing the brake while entering the space. As i was straightening my steering wheel and applying a harder brake to stop, i felt the car accelerate forward, causing my instinctive reaction to apply even more braking pressure on the pedal. The car continued forward uncontrollably, jumping the curb of an island, hitting and knocking over a palm tree (approximately 15' tall) onto a parked vehicle (car #2) to the immediate left of the vehicle directly in front of me (car #1). My vehicle drove up the tree and came to a short rest on top of the hood of car #1, where my foot was on the brake the whole time. Immediately after stopping, and realizing that i was still applying a hard brake, trying to gain control of my vehicle, the vehicle began rolling backwards down the tree and off of the hood of car #1. The car didn't stop rolling backward despite my foot was pressing hard on the brake. It was the cousin of the owner of car #2 who reached and pressed the stop where that's the only time my car stopped rolling and came to a complete stop. It was the worst feeling as i was not in control of the car as the brake didn't work.i was so shaken, me and my husband were discussing what to do. We immediatecalled the dealership and told them what happened, they gave us the corporate instead. The toyota corporate office was indormed butwe believe that toyota is not taking this case seriously. A police report was taken by officer clayton of cerritos sherriff station ref. #918-03548-2318-483
I was on my way to work navigating through busy traffic when the abs system failed in my vehicle. So basically my whole braking system failed, and i was had to drive my car to a stop which was extremely difficult since i had no brakes. I was a dangerous situation because it failed during heavy traffic. So, now, i am left with a vehicle with no brakes. It's not driveable because of this issue.
First issue is with the rear latch being useless sometimes depending on the weather as the molding is all melted and access to the trunk being impossible. Second and most important i've noticed the braking on this car is very very suspect. Purchased this vehicle around 6 months ago from westbury toyota and i've learned i need to apply my brakes at least a good 50 to 100 feet before the vehicle in front of me. Couple months ago the car in front of me braked so sudden that i also hit my brakes, the abs sign flashed as if it "was" working but the car just kept going, i ended up pressing the brake all the way to the floor and still no result. If i hadn't kept my distance i would've definitely ended up in that cars trunk. I can say from all my experience as a driver and all the cars i've owned this car has the worst braking system in the history of motor vehicles. Feels like braking a747 plane. Extremely dangerous braking
I have been told by a toyota dealership (heartland toyota) that my anti-locking brake system (abs) pump actuator is failing on my 2007 prius with only 87,000 miles. The cost to repair this problem is $3500-$4000. Apparently toyota came out with an extended warranty to cover this problem a while back but limited it to situations occurring prior to 12/31/2017.i contacted toyota "customer care" in an effort to find out what is magical about the 12/31/2017 end date.they had no good answer.i'm told the brakes could fail at any time with no warning.currently there is just an unusual pressure release sound when braking and accelerating. No dashboard warning lights are lit.
I was driving in heavy traffic about 20 or 25 mph the cars in front of me stopped, when i applied the brake nothing happened, my car crashed into the rear of the car in front of me. The time was about 2:30pm july 10/2012 the car had just been serviced by a toyota dealer on june 28th/2012 for the 30,000 mile check up. We live in west los angeles.
Stop and go traffic on the freeway, accelerating when the traffic started picking up but vehicles in front suddenly stop and as i hit the brakes on the bumping freeway the vehicle does a brief lurch forward as esp light blinks. Vehicle does not stop under this braking condition and feels momentarily like there is no brake pressure. As a result, vehicle doesn't stop in time and hits the vehicle in front even though it could've been avoided had the brakes worked as they should've.
It had rained outside. When attempting to brake my car slid and would not stop. The brakes were hard to push and slid as if it was on ice. When trying to park the car it stopped suddenly as if i hit a wall.
Car rolls away when placed in park and ignition off. Noticed multiple times. Video as well. Vehicle was parked, ignition off and key are out. I locked and car, came back to load it and leaned against the car. The cr just started to roll down the street. I recorded video. Then i turned on the car, the parking brake engages properly.
Squealing brake actuator. Occurs when car is stopped, in gear, brake pedal pushed down. This is an indicator actuator is failing, causing complete loss of brakes.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 7 mph and pulling into a parking space, he attempted to engage the brakes and it failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle kept moving forward, went over a divider, and crashed into two vehicles. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicles front bumper was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.updated 06/25/13 *lj
I was traveling at 50mph when an alarm sounded in the car and 4 lights lit up on the dashboard ? the brake system warning light, master warning light, vsc and malfunction indicator lamp.the vehicle was taken to a toyota dealership where they advised the hybrid water pump needed replacing.i then discovered there is a recall on the hybrid water pumps but was advised my vehicle was not on the list for the recall.the details of my mishap correlate to the toyota recall notice that toyota put out regarding the hybrid water pumps.i believe my vehicle should have been on the recall list to have this safety issue addressed and that the recall notice does not adequately cover all toyota vehicles with this possible issue.
Brakes stopped working while in motion. Deemed unsafe and not to be driven. No pressure in brakes. Brake actuator has gone bad. $1700 part to fix plus labor.
The headlights turn off during driving, so i exit the freeway and turn them on and off and they start again and so on, i already changed the bulb did not help, i took it two times to the longo toyota in el monte california and they refused to repair itstating that they could not duplicate it, ii complained about thenoise of the abs system and they refused to repair itthere is recall on both
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated the brakes seized whenever it rained. When the brakes seized excessively it caused them to lean forward towards the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to determine what caused the failure to occur. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 65,000.
My brakes have begun to make several different noises. Upon researches i found that the brake actuators are known to fail. I'm scared to drive the car as it would be very dangerous if my brakes go out on the free way.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that she was driving 2 mph and made a stop at a traffic stop when the brake warning light illuminated. There was also an accompanying beep that sounded as the brakes failed.the vehicle was inspected at a local dealer and the contact was advised that the brake actuator failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover 30 percent of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Brake pump failed just st like 2010 model, known issue with 2007 models.
Brake actuator pump is a known issue on this generation prius and toyota has stop offering a warranty before i even got the vehicle.
Frequently the brakes would feel hard and fail to fully engage once putting the car in drive and releasing the parking brake. This was most apparent when parked on a hill. Once the parking brake was released, with the brake pedal fully pressed, the car would roll forward a couple of feet before stoppingunfortunately it has now done the same thing to me in the middle of an intersection and as a result i rear ended another car. I was waffling about going because i was turning left. I remember pressing lightly on the gas, then brake, then gas when the car in front of me stopped. I slammed the brakes and nothing happened. The pedal was hard but the car did not slow down so i hit the car in front of me.
Abs accuator failure. This is a very known common failure from toyota . They will not cover it. This is very dangerous. It has to do with the braking system of my car.
My wife was driving her car to work, an audio warning and lights on the dash came on indicating that the abs system had a problem. She was able to pull to the side of the road and turned off the car. She started the car and the lights had reset and no sound. Later in the day she started her car and the symptoms happened again but the brake pedal was mushy. I got the car home and looked at the front and rear brake pads and replaced thinking that was the problem. It did not work. After doing some research i found what the problem could be, toyota had a item called a brake actuator that seems to fail after some time.after reading some forums it sounded like there were alot of people having the same issues. Toyota wants around $6,000 to replace this unit and it isn't as easy as replacing a couple of brake pads.
Brake actuator failure. Brakes suddenly failed as car was driving on highway. In addition and secondarily the engine will not turn off. An alarm went off and brakes failed at about 45 mphil.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel indicators illuminated, including the abs indicator. In addition, the brakes lost power and did not stop the vehicle. The contact slammed on the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to clearwater toyota (800-667-9051, located at 21799 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33765) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer, stating that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
In feb2018 i noticed that several lights came on in my car thevsc, abs, and pressure sensor light lit up. Also the brake indicator light. I had recently went for and inspection on my car in jan and had brakes replaced at my local monroe prior to this happening so i questioned them on what all the lights meant and they looked on line and saw that there was a recall on the brake actuator for my car. They advised me to go to the toyota dealer. I went to the dealer in a few weeks later in mar and they explained that there was a letter sent to prius owners statingthey extended the warranty on brake actuators until end of 2017.they have it in two phases, and it's unlimited miles until dec 2017 for the first phase, then after that it's 150k miles/10 years. It also says the red triangle light must be on for it to be covered (in other words, it's only covered if it fails.)i never received this letter and the exceed the 150k miles by 5k and years. The csr rep said he would she if they could honor it being that it was so early in the 2018 year only a few months pass the deadline but the manager on site declined and told me to contact toyota customer care. The dealer quoted me $3,500.00 to get this replaced. I contacted toyota and of course they said there is nothing they could do because the letter stipulated a specific time frame of service. My issue is that i #1 never received a letter about this recall/extended warranty#2 i brought this car at a dealer certified pre-owned toyota dealer so they should of updated my info in the system (address, ex.) #3 my car is a electrical car and needed this fix to operate properly... I feel like i'm being punished about a defect undisclosed to me which now is a hefty cost.#4 my issue happen 2-3 months after still not far off.i'm filing a complaintin hopes of finding help to resolvethis issue. .
I was driving within the speed limit on i-40 east toward knoxville on a friday evening. Suddenly all the warning lights came on and buzzers went off.i pulled over to the right lane to prepare to pull over to the shoulder or take the nearest exit. Traffic was very heavy with lots of trucks. I saw an exit about a mile ahead and took it. I found i had very limited braking ability. I pressed on the brakes and slowed down just barely enough to make the turn off the exit ramp onto buttermilk rd. Where there were no services, and no open businesses. I called for a tow which arrived well after dark. The car was towed to the toyota of knoxville dealership which was closed. On saturday morning i found out i needed the brake accumulator replaced. They told me that the car could be driven but they did not recommend it because the incident would happen again. I am from maryland and was about a 10-hour drive from home. I did not want to risk it. The part was not available in the area and had to be ordered. It was tuesday evening before the car was fixed. This was the scariest incident i have ever had with any car. This part has been just recalled in other models of prius. What was described as the reason for those recalls is exactly what happened to me.
Brake, vcs,abs and (!) lights came on. Other prius owners said prius was covered under warranty for this until dec 31 2017. Abs module went bad. Lights came on when started car. Never got notice that this was covered, others say nhtsa should make toyota extend coverage.
My brake actuator is going bad, i have e-brake light on always, as well as vsc, abs, and ((!)) lights on the dash. This happened when the vehicle was in motion and not the lights do not go off and the brake actuator is constantly making noise and running. I took this vehicle for an inspection at the toyota dealer and they never mentioned anything about a recall for this vehicle, so as it turns out the part is failing and the brakes might not work at any given point. Toyota wants $2,000+ to fix this issue when it shouldn't be an issue in the first place!
After i noticed that the suv sufficiently ahead of me in the same lane was stopping to make a left turn, i started slowing down with plenty of space.i glanced for a second to my right side to check safety around another set of headlights.when i faced forward i could see that i was getting too close to the about-to-turn car ahead of me.i immediately slammed on the brakes, but the car kept moving forward and slammed into the suv's rear end.thankfully there were no physically injuries, but the collision caused low/moderate damage to the suv and major damage to my prius -- enough that the radiator was clobbered, and that my car had to be towed.at the time of this post, the repair shop has not yet finished evaluating it and reporting on all the damaged parts and the estimate costs.prior to purchasing this vehicle about 9 months ago, i had checked for active recalls but found none, and i confirmed the same shortly after the purchase.apparently, though, toyota has not yet issued a recall on the brake system even after many similar complaints about such a failure during an emergency need for a total stop.i am really interested in pursuing further action, possibly through legal avenues.
I was driving down the highway at about 70 mph when the break light, abs light, and tire light all came on accompanied by a high pitch beeping. As i attempted to pull over the breaks were almost completely unresponsive. When i contacted toyota about the issue they let me know it was a problem they were aware of the issue but didn't believe that having your breaks go out was grounds for a recall. I was almost involved in a high speed crash without the ability to stop because of this.
My car had not exhibited previous problems with breaking. Upon leaving school, the abs, vsc, and emergency brake light came on accompanied by a long, loud, and continuous beep. I puled over into a parking light and it all stopped. I was close to home and decided to continue to drive as the car seemed to be fine now. Upon approaching a stop light, my car put itself in neutral and compressed the brake all the way to the floor. I was unable to stop the vehicle, and had to run it into a curb in order to avoid hitting the stopped vehicle in front of me. I had it towed to a toyota dealership and was told the abs actuator was failing. Upon calling toyota customer care, i was notified of an enhanced warranty that existed through 12/31/17. However, i never received an notice of this warranty nor had my vehicle had any problems prior to 12/31/17 that would suggest to me that the car's abs needed serviced. I am unable to safely drive my vehicle and despite toyota's negligence in communicating the defect in their product to me, they refuse to correct the situation.
Defective brake actuator assembly assembly
The brake actuator went out october of 2018. I took this car to be quoted for a part and the part and labor are $2500. This car is unsafe to operate without stopping power. This is not a rare problem for the toyota prius in 2007. I know that many other people complain about receiving the $2500 or higher bill of repair. Toyota should extend the warranty for this expensive repair. A battery repair is expected to happen, but this repair is almost as much as a battery and makes the prius not worth buying. The vehicle abs, red triangle master light, vsc, and brake light all turned on at once after a drive of 60mph on the highway. After skidding to a stop, i could caused an accident because of this system failure. This is an expensive and dangerous problem that needs to be addressed.
Abs brake actuator creating failing noises.
I took the 2007 prius to the mechanic and he new what the problem was right away.the brake actuator was failing and that it would cost over three thousand to fix.he said that you may loose the brakes if it fails totally and advised me to sell the car .toyota knows about this problem in there 2nd gen prius.the forums i have read tell me that there have been total failures in many prius.i think toyota should bear the cost and be liable for this issue. Signed, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While traveling at a low rate of speed, the preceding vehicle stopped abruptly and the contact's brakes failed without warning. As a result, the contact rear ended the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to operate. The paramedics transported the contact to a local hospital where she suffered from injuries to her chest and back. A police report was filed. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to sansone toyota (90-100 us-1, avenel, nj 07001, (732) 815-0500) where the brakes were serviced twice. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent an investigator to check the vehicle's black box. The contact was informed that there were no failures found on the black box at the time of the crash. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 58,000. The vin was unknown.
Vehicle is leaking brake fluid due to a failed brake actuator. Brakes failed due to the issue.i was told there was a prior extended warranty, but i never received the notification. Toyota gave me address and it was mailed to my old home. Vehicle is now 2 months past the extended warranty date. I feel this is a major safety issue and should have been handled as a recall and not an extension of warranty
Abs vsc brake light on
On tuesday, may 26, 2015 at 5:04 pm while traveling at about 57 mph south on hi way 101 at about the mile post 255.5, my 2007 toyota prius suddenly and without any change in steering by me, veered to the right off the road and into the guardrail. There seemed to be no reaction to my frantic steering and braking in the attempt to return the car to the road.after the car hit the guardrail it traveled about 15 feet spun back out into the southbound lane and was hit on the rear right side by a car traveling in the southbound lane.this caused the car to be propelled across 2 northbound lanes of traffic and come to rest with rear of my car embedded into the far side guardrail.miraculously no one was hurt. The police were called and my 61 year perfect driving record was ruined. My car was totaled by the insurance company...updated 08/27/15update 9/15/15*cw*dt updated 4/21/20
Dash went out no visual, twice, 1st time i unhooked front cable to battery, it come back on, 2nd time, i started car, consol went out again, had to take it to toyota place, to order new consol, brake light on, asb light on, after replacing both front & back brake shoes, enjector pump went out
Without any warning, the brakes on my vehicle barely responded to the touch, as though all the power was gone to them. Luckily i was only entering my son's school parking lot and with the little bit of braking ability i could stop in time. However, if this failure had occurred on a major road or highway, i could have been in a terrible accident or hurt someone else. I see that this has happened numerous times now that i have read through other reports. How is this not a recall issue?? to suddenly, and without warning, have a major loss of brake effectiveness is incredibly dangerous!!!
My car has only 65,000 miles on it and the abs actuator has failed. Before getting it repaired, there were many instances when the braking power was significantly reduced. This is clearly a safety issue that toyota is aware of, but not willing to repair. I am shocked that there has been no recall.
Going around a corner at a reasonable speed, traction dash light lit up and alarm sounded.brakes failed to engage.let off accelerator and slowed.pulled car off road.car makes clicks and noises of a small electrical motor engaging whenever vehicle is at rest with foot on brake.brake system was bled - did not resolve the issue.any time a small bump in the road is encountered, dash warning light and alarm comes on brakes do not respond for a short time afterward.
Brake actuator making noise along with 3 different brake lights on. Toyota previously had a recall on this exact issue which has since ended. Many cars are still at risk
I am documenting that i am experiencing this issue: toyota recall campaign #10v039000though this recall is technically for 2010 prius vehicles only, my 2007 prius experience the same problem:"inconsistent brake feel after abs actuation during slow and steady application..."however, this issue has occurred even during dry weather on smooth road (unlike the campaign states "under slippery/wet/rough road conditions").this problem has happened 3 times total over the past month since i purchased the vehicle mid-october 2010.additionally - the safety complaint portable form doesn't work correctly (i have a macbook running os 10.6.5).if your "quick" version doesn't work on apple computers, you should say so before people waste their time trying to use your alleged "quick" form.
I am documenting that i am experiencing this issue: toyota recall campaign #10v039000though this recall is technically for 2010 prius vehicles only, my 2007 prius experience the same problem:"inconsistent brake feel after abs actuation during slow and steady application..."however, this issue has occurred even during dry weather on smooth road (unlike the campaign states "under slippery/wet/rough road conditions").this problem has happened 3 times total over the past month since i purchased the vehicle mid-october 2010.additionally - the safety complaint portable form doesn't work correctly (i have a macbook running os 10.6.5).if your "quick" version doesn't work on apple computers, you should say so before people waste their time trying to use your alleged "quick" form.
This was a first time occurrence for my 2007 prius.i was stopped midway on my mountain, long & steep, dirt driveway trying to park along the rock side.it was too tight to park so decided to continue down to the bottom.i was in reverse and shifted, with my foot on the brake, into drive.the car suddenly bolted forward propelling me through the fence and down a steep embankment to our deck where 12 people were having a dinner meeting.my brakes didn't work, nor did the steering. The bolting force was heard by all on the deck. There is no way i would have pressed the gas by mistake for two reasons: your foot must be on the brake to shift; and as is typical on our steep gravel roads, one never presses the gas pedal while proceeding down.the car propelled 10 or 12 feet forward crossing the drive at a diagonal, crashed through the fence boarding the drop off, and proceeded down the embankment stopping only when it hit the big tree by our deck.to my right were all the guests and my husband, just feet away from the oncoming, out of control car.had i missed that particular tree, i would have rolled down an even steeper ravine because of rocks to bounce off and very sharp drop off.
2007 toyota prius.in the 3 years since we've owned the car, we have noted about 10 to 15 times that the car lurches forward when we have applied the brakes while going over a bump.it is always in conjunction with the traction control being activated.it has never been at high speed, but we have felt that we are not able to break for a second or two.after learning of problems with other prius models, we are concerned that this is a safety issue with our vehicle.we are contacting our dealer to see if there is a fix available.we have not had an accident as a result of this issue.
The 'brake cut-out driving over a pothole or manhole cover' is >not< restricted to the 2010 prius.my 2007 has done that since day one [65k miles ago].there are hills near my house where i have to go out of my way to avoid manhole covers -- particularly the last one near a stop sign.the car just goes into free-wheel mode for a second or so.
The toyota braking problem is not a new issue.i own a 2007 prius and my brakes have always failed when driving on slick surfaces or over potholes.the "slippery surface" icon flashes on the dashboard and the car does not stop immediately.most recent was wednesday morning in an inch of snow when my car failed to stop and came to a halt inches from a brick wall.i hope the system is inspected on all cars and not just 2010 models.
Traveling slow speed 25-35 apply brakes and hit a dip in the road or bump in the road and the car quickly lunges forward.i don't feel like i necessarily lose the brake but that the car just lunges forward.i thought i reported this to toyota soon after getting the car but i checked my records and i reported it twice lastyear after my husband confirmed that it happened to him.toyota checked the brakes and said everything looked okay and that they could not duplicate the problem.
When braking, the vehicle seems to momentarily accelerate when going over puddles, bumps, grooves or train tracks.this can happen repeatedly on wet or gravel roads...vehicle has slid off a gravel road and sideways going over traintracks when the brake slipping occurs.the anti-slip regulator light goes on when this happens.
My 2007 toyota prius has braking problems similar to the ones i've read about today in the 2010 model.when conditions are wet or i go over uneven roadway or a pothole, the brakes do not function properly; they seem to take a second or two to engage, resulting in a jerking motion and a failure of the car to stop as quickly as it should.i first noticed the problem last year and took it to my local toyota dealer to have them address the problem, but the said they could detect no problem other than bald tires.i replaced the tires, but the problem has continued.i have not had any accident as a result of the braking problem, but it is an ongoing concern, especially on rainy days.
Car failed to stop on hill in snowy day -- antilock brakes froze.brakes also were weak in snow in general.i took the car into the dealer and asked for snow tires.they said it wouldn't make a difference, and that priuses were just bad in the snow.i traded the car in for a camry hybrid in the spring to avoid going through another winter with it.
Traveling slow speed 25-35 apply brakes and hit a dip in the road or bump in the road and the car quickly lunges forward.i don't feel like i necessarily lose the brake but that the car just lunges forward.
When i drive my 2007 prius to work, i pass by 101 south to 110 south freeway. At that curve, there is a little bump, when i drive about 30 mph at that bumpy spot, i experienced four times lost my breaking system for a second or two. (whenever i loose braking system brake light come on for a second or two) one tine i had nearly miss the car in front. Whenever i drive that spot i am slowing down to 20 mph. 2007 prius definitely has braking problems. I am afraid to drive my prius. I need help.
Vehicle was sb in lane 2 of 2 when it is reported that the driver lost control struck a guard rail on the right then traveled across two lanescrossing onto a shoulder where it eventually struck a tree. Eye witnesses saw no brake lights at any point. Autopsy concluded that the driver died from trauma caused by impact with the tree. The vehicle was a 07 prius.
I have a 2007 toyota prius, and i have experienced the problem of the brakes not engaging immediately when i am on a bumpy surface. This is exactly the same problem i have heard reported on the 2010 prius.'
I purchased a 2007 used toyota prius in june 2009. On two or three occasions in the past 7 months, the brakes have failed to respond momentarily. This happened at low speeds, when braking around a corner or when the road was wet. The lack of brake response was accompanied by a delay in acceleration.the problem only lasted for a moment and was accompanied by a warning sign on my dashboard. In all prior instances, control of the vehicle resumed after a few seconds.
I own a 2007 toyota prius that exhibits exactly the same symptoms with the braking system that has caused the recall in 2010 models.when going over a bump the brakes appear to fail for about 1 or 2 seconds which gives the illusion that the car is lunging forward.this happens everytime i am applying the brakes while driving across bumps or railroad tracks.i reported this to a toyota dealer twice since purchasing the car and was told this is just how prius's are.
Whenever i brake when going over a bump, such as a manhole cover, pothole, or cobblestone road, the abs system engages and for a moment the brake does not seem to be working, the car is not slowing.i am worried it could lead to an accident if another car were close in front of me.when my husband mentioned the problem to the toyota dealer, the brakes were checked and we were told there was nothing wrong.however, this continues to happen and the moment without braking is too long for comfort.
Toyota priusloss of electical power, loss of steering resulting in crashin may 2009 while driving in a residental neighborhood at low speeds, prius lost all power resulting in loss of steering and loss of brakes resulting in crash into a high curb.i had prius towed to toyota dealership and filed complaint with dealership as well as with main california complaint center.they said that it would take them 4 months to investigate complaint.they recommended my storing car at dealership for four months if i wanted an investigation.they would not investigate otherwise.they told me there was no cause for concern and that the power loss must of resulted after the crash. They said that toyota had no safety complaints about power loss or steering or brake loss.i went on line and found same year model recall in australia.they told me the products were dissimilar and not a cause for concern. I disagreed.my routine mechanic at merchants tire and auto could find nothing wrong.i repaired the structural damage and sold the car since toyota assured me there was nothing wrong.toyota corporation's methodology of investigation appears to be designed to stifle any meaningful determination of baseline safety fault.the requirement to store a car for months at owners expense and for driver to have no access for transportation would appear to discourage any meaningful investigation of safety concern.given the current finding of brake and other safety defects in toyota products, i am concerned that the power loss may have been under-reported because of their unethical business practices.i report it to help you determine if there is a pattern of power loss, loss of steering and loss of braking in the prius.
I have a 2007 toyota prius that is approaching 36,000 miles soon.its brakes stutter when i try to come to a smooth stop.its engine also vibrates excessively as if its misfiring, when idling.the symptoms do not happen all the time, but they happen frequently.i have taken the car to the local dealership several times, but they have not been able to fix the problems permanently.after my most recent visit to the dealer, they claimed they could not replicate the brake stutter symptoms and that the car\'s computer had no record of it misfiring.if you do a google search on the internet about "2007 prius brake stutter problems", it appears to have happened to many other people.please help.i want the problem fixed, or the vehicle replaced.there has been no physical damage nor crashes nor injuries.however, i am concerned that such symptoms detract from the value of the automobile, or at worst may result in an actual crash and injuries later on.the symptoms are a distraction and annoyance while driving.
I have a 2007 prius. When it is really cold outside (below 15 degrees) the brakes are less effective. I noticed this last year during a cold week. I was driving 15 miles an hour and gently applied the brakes for a stop sign. There was a significant delay in the brakes working and i had to slam down on the pedal to stop. This happened about 10 times last winter and has happened once so far this winter. Most of my driving is in town and i try to go slow, particularly in the cold, so i have always been able to stop in time.i called the toyota dealership about this last year and was told that it happens to all cars in cold weather and there was nothing they could do. With the recent discussion of the brake system for toyota i thought it was best to report this in case that wasn't true.
While driving on a freeway entry ramp our 2007 prius' brakes failed to engage when the brake pedal was pushed.no braking action was felt and our car ran into the rear of another car on the entry ramp.estimated speed was eleven miles per hour according to the police report.this was not a skid situation as the speed was so low. The brakes simply failed to engage.our car is currently being evaluated by our insurance company.
I own a 2007 prius. I was driving on the interstate when a car in front of me stopped abruptly. When i stepped on the brake, there was a delay before it engaged. To prevent running into the car in front of me, i veered to the left while continuing to step down on the brake with more force. When it engaged, the car was out of control "fish tailing" from side to side. In an emergency situation, there is no room for a delay. This created a very dangerous situation which could have been fatal.i experienced a similar delay while driving in the city, not on a highway. It was the same sensation of the brakes failing. When one is braking in an emergency situation, this is terrifying and not acceptable and not safe...
Driver was on a local road, accelerated and turned left to pull into a commercial parking lot, then applied brakes when the front tires left the road and made contact with the parking lot entrance (slight concrete curb between asphalt road and lot).the brake pedal depressed fully with little resistance, and neither the regenerative braking system nor the brake pads were activated. After approximately two seconds, the regenerative braking system applied, braking the car normally.no visible indicators were noticed on the dashboard.
I own a 2007 prius that has a brake issue concerning me. When the brakes are engaged and i go over a rough spot or bump, the brakes "fail" for about 1 second and it feels as though the car is propelled forward.i have been told by the dealer on 2 occasions that "it's just the abs brakes kicking in", however i have never had this happen with any other car i have driven.i have not had an accident (yet) but have become extremely cautious when i can identify a spot in the road that might cause trouble.the lack of brakes for even 1 second might mean that i am unable to stop from hitting a car ahead of me ifthat car stops quickly and the road if rough.
Hard to stop car because of brakes for the last 6 months?
I was braking to slow down and make a turn.when i applied my brakes over the uneven surface, the brakes were working, then let up for a second.this has happened enough that i have changed my driving habits to account for this slippage in brakes.it's not a sliding issue - i can feel the tension in the brake pedal ease up momentarily each time.i'd say this happens at least once per month since i purchased the car new in 2007.*tw
I drive a 2007 prius.while going over rough patches, potholes, etc., my car seems to lurch forward and momentarily lose braking control.the vsa light flashes as well.it is definitely worse in the rain, and if i am turning.
I believe it is the vehicle's right rear wheel that spins and speeds up going over (stone, bump, deviation in road) and lunges forward.i felt loss of control for a brief second but thought i was going to crash into car ahead of me.car frequently does this since i purchased it in 2007 and was told by dealer that this happens when the car changes from standard braking system to other braking system.the complaint has never been registered until it happened again and in feb 2010 and i had heard of this happening to the prius 2010.i have since had the complaint put in writing.the dealer stated it was because i needed new tires and i tried to explain that this has happened since i bought the car.frequently when i start to drive, whether the road is wet or dry, the car warning light shows that it is skidding.i can feel it skidding but i do not understand why.the dealer stated there is no fix for this problem it is just how the car is.they stated that if toyota gets enough complaints they will look into it.they stated if this is a problem that toyota finds and they figure out how to fix it, i will be able to have the problem resolved.i have not contacted the toyota corporation on this problem.i bought new tires on 2/8/2010 at the recommendation of the dealer.
The braking problem on the toyota prius is not limited to the new model.i have a 2007 prius and it has exactly the same issue - momentary loss of braking power when hitting bumps, potholes, or going over a slippery surface.the brakes do re-engage after a second, but the problem has definitely affected the way i drive and the confidence i have in being able to avoid an accident if there was a sudden need to brake quickly in a short space.
Toyota prius braking issue.when going over manhole cover or approaching a toll booth going about 20 mph, i cannot brake for a few seconds.in addition, a yellow light flashes on the dashboard.this happens consistently in certain spots.
On seven separate occasions since 2007 (the year of the prius being reported )a slight skid occurs, which also results in the skid light coming on, when brake pedal is pressed.has been increasing in frequency -- three times in last week--and usually occurs within the first mile of car use that day.i reported the last incident below.however, this was first noticed sometime in 2007 after july purchase date.
I think that the prius braking problem is not limited to the 2010 model. My 2007 prius often hesitates in braking over bumpy and slippery surfaces including rain wet roads. I slid into an intersection that i feel any other car would have stopped without trouble.
Toyota prius 2007 braking problem.the braking problem that has been reported in the 2010 prius is also occurring in my 2007 prius.*tw
2 incidents: 1) 05.15.09 i was approaching a car going 20 mph; i pressed my brake to the floor but my toyota prius 2007 didn't stop. I tried to avoid the carin front of me. I ran into the explore. 2) 07.27.09 i was exiting my driveway. I tried to slow down, but my brakes failed. I was able to use the emergency break to prevent me entering traffic.
Brakes momentarily disrupted when going over potholes and yellow light flashes.this has been a regular occurrence with our pre 2010 (2007) prius since purchase.never considered it a serious hazard, but i am reporting it now in connection with your ongoing investigation of the 2010 models.
Two months ago, i purchased a used 2007 prius and have been experiencing some odd incidents with the brakes. For instance, when i was exiting the freeway last week, i ran over a small pothole and the car lunged forward even though i was braking the whole time. Also, when i drive at speeds higher than 60 mph and press on the brake, it always feels like there is a slight delay before the brakes actually take hold. It feels as if the brake pads on the tires are momentarily disconnected (for less than a second). I asked the toyota dealership if the 2007 model has been affected by all of the recent recalls, but they reassured me that my prius is fine. Nonetheless, i wanted to report these incidents to the nhtsa in case others are experiencing similar problems. Thank you.
When braking, if the car hits any kind of pothole, speed bump, or imperfection in the road that causes the traction control light to illuminate, all braking power is lost and the car glides (as if neither the brake or gas pedal are depressed) until the traction control light goes off, at which point braking power is returned.the traction control is very sensitive and many small bumps or imperfections can set it off, and the lack of braking power has caused me some close calls in the past.
For the last 10 months starting after ownership of the car for approx 15 months, after braking and while at a stop with foot on brake pedal, my 2007 toyota prius makes a loud sound like a large metal coil being tightened.toyota has attempted repair three times over the last 10 months to no avail.toyota has repeatedly stated that have no knowledge of the cause but are attempting to determine a "fix". After the third repair attempt, the dealer declared my car a "lemon" and suggested i contact their third part arbitration center who has now turned down my case because although the defect was reported while the car was under warranty, the car no longer is under warranty.my state's lemon laws do not support cars no longer under warranty either. I have a car that could not be sold to anyone due to the loud and frightening noise.in addition, the situation worsened considerably after the last attempt at repair.
I currently own a 2010 prius and have had the brake recall work done.previously when i was living in belgium, i leased a 2007 prius.i complained to the toyota dealer about the lurching forward of the car when i braked if there was even mildly rough or damp pavement.they told me that it wasn't a problem.my husband and i were in an accident in belgium due to this problem.a stop light turned red and when we tried to stop, the car kept going and we ran into a motorcyclist.thankfully he wasn't injured but we had about $1,000 worth of damage to the front end of our car that we had to pay for.the dealer continued to claim that there was nothing wrong with the brakes.
2007 toyota prius. When i am braking and drive over a disruptive surface: pothole, train tracks, i have experienced a brief loss of control with the brakes. Best description is if during a controlled deceleration, you expect a consistent decrease of speed. However, the rate of deceleration was interrupted by the pot hole, then it would return to braking. This is a consistent event if i am braking while riding over a disturbed surface.
Driving on icy road. Slowly approached red light. Brakes did not work, no pumping or slowing.this occurred twice. Able to avoid accident. Took to dealer who said brakes checked out ok.why did they fail?
My 2007 prius touring can/does experience braking issues when slowing/braking downhill and coming in contact with a manhole cover, pothole, or other "even" road surface.thought it was the tires, so replaced the original bridgestones for nokians, but the issue still occurs.the "sensation" is you feel like you've lost control of the car momentarily. As a result, i've changed my commute route home and drive much slower (was already driving slower since prius mileage is dependent on mph).on occasions, the speed (on a straight away) set with cruise control will increase by itself ... By a couple mph .... W/o me doing anything or touching anything.so i'm forced to tapbrake ........occurred this weekend with passengers - they said they felt the surge .....
This has happened dozens of times, to myself and my wife.we are braking, and whilst braking drive over a pothole or drain. The traction control comes on, and the car disengages the brakes and the car lurches forward. After clearing the pothole, the traction control then disengages, and the brakes re-engage. Several times, i have come close to hitting the car in front.conditions: clear, sunny, dry roads.car: toyota prius, year 2007.
I have a 2007 toyota prius. When something causes the vehicles anti-skid control to act, the car briefly accelerates or lurches forward, which seems dangerous when it's caused by something like a pothole or construction plate at a point where i am slowing down. This has happened on multiple times for as long as i've owned the vehicle, which was purchased new in 2007.
Transient loss of braking ability when the car encounters potholes, bumpy or uneven pavement. When hitting brakes over these road conditions the car continues to move forward without slowing down; the 'slippery pavement" indicator also lights up onthe dashboard transiently. Has been occurring regularly (every week or so) since car purchased in 2007 but didn't think anything of it until recent description i read in the paper about braking problems in the 2010 prius (wall street journal article 2/5/10). . when i read that, it seemed identical to what i had been experiencing for a few years with my 2007 priius. Fortunately all incidents have been at low speed on local roads, no accidents.
Prius 2007, failed to stop at very low speed. With a guest inside my car, i drove over a railroad track. There was a street light up front, and a couple of cars ahead of mine. As i pressed my brakes, the car did not stop. My car rear ended the front car, and my insurance was charged for it. Indeed, i had no idea the prius could have a brake problem. To make it less expensive for my future insurance, i did not had my front bumper replaced, and the driver side outside mirror plastic cover, thinking that perhaps the insurance would not go up. Now i have a doubled car insurance payment. The accident occurred on may 21, 2009. I took my car on the 26 may 2009 for a 40 miles maintenance paid in advance when i bought the car. The brakes were also checked and no problems found by the toyota dealer. I took my car again feb 20, 2010, again, no problems found. Today i am reluctant, on my mind, if the prius will stop or not when brakes a pressed. Car was purchase on february 2007.
2007 toyota prius---repeatedly on rough pavement, if my wife or i attempt to brake the car, it is as if the car is running away with us in it.i just had the car serviced at our local toyota agency (landers toyota), and was told that our problem was normal.i tell you it is not normal, and has never occurred in any other car i own or have owned.
Toyota prius 2007 also has the brake problem as the 2010 model.we were scared many times when braking and instead slowing down the car momentarily lurched forward.we have never reported it.
2007 toyota prius braking issue!!!!the issues you are addressing with the braking system of the 2010 toyota prius aren't isolated to the 2010 prius.please take note that i have a 2007 toyota prius and i have experienced the exact same issue with braking system seemingly every time the "traction control" light illuminates... For example when i hit uneven pavement or potholes and moments when the tires lose traction on wet/icy roads. The sensation when driving during the second or two that it feels it takes for the brakes to regain full function leaves me, the driver, feeling slightly out of control of the vehicle and unsafe on the road.why are they/you not looking at earlier prius models, too, in this recall??from what i understand, toyota has had complaints similar to mine since 2006 with their prius model.nothing has been done to acknowledge/correct this issue.
I was driving under normal conditions and suddenly my 2007 prius "brake" light, "vsc", "abs", circle-exclamation point lights all lit up on the dash.toyota manual states that the user should drive immediately to a dealer.i took the vehicle to the dealer, and after a day's examination, they explained that they cannot locate any issues, the lights are no longer on, and it is safe to drive.a couple of days later, again under normal driving conditions, all of the light illuminate again.i immediately take it to a different toyota dealer, and they indicate that the brake actuator assembly has failed.they explained that it is not safe to drive, and the replacement part alone is $1900 +labor.
When braking while driving over potholes, speed bumps, manhole covers, or any kind of bump in the road, car lurches forward, and brakes do not work at that moment, in addition, the traction warning light flashes telling driver car has lost traction with road.it occurs every single time the brakes are depressed while driving over a bump, pothole, manhole cover, or any kind of bump in the road.have come extremely close to rear-ending an individual in front of me at an intersection because there was a bump as i approached the intersection, and was braking to slow down.have taken to dealer once and told brakes are fine, unable to duplicate problem.taking back again to have service technician ride with us so we can demonstrate problem.
This is an incident involving the brake stability system of our prius (2007).it did not result in a crash or injury.my wife had been going to different stores and on leaving a store, suddenly the brake system acted very strange.the vsc icon was on and the red parking brake light remained on.my wife could barely drive the car home.we read the instruction book and learned that she should not have driven the car.but this information is buried in a very large instruction manual.the car was towed to our toyota dealer yesterday (march 18th).working on it today, they still have not found the problem.the service advisor is joe and his phone number is 540 382 2981 ext 6326. We thought our experience might provide a clue to the problems that others are encountering with toyota brakes.
I've complained -- with no response or help -- to a toyota dealer about 2 concerns i have with my 2007 prius that i've always believed were manufacturer/design defects:1) the brakes skip when i hit a pothole, especially the one i traverse every weekday turning into my worksite.2) during hard acceleration early in a drive (the uphill left turn leaving my neighborhood), there is a hesitation for about a second or two -- like the engine is going to stall and die (it hasn't yet.) when i 'floor it" to move into a hole in traffic, i get full power for a couple of seconds, followed by no power for a second and then a return of power. It's as if i took my foot off the accelerator, only it hasn't moved.my fear is that some time the delay will cause me to get hit and that some time the engine will just die.i've noticed this from when the car was within the first month old (i took delivery 4/30/07).stevinson toyota (golden, co) said they hadn't heard of such complaints. When i took it in about a year ago, they said they couldn't reproduce the problemsand did nothing.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced occasional momentary loss of braking (my foot firmly on the brake pedal) while driving over a bumpy surface. While braking over small pot holes, railroad tracks, rough patches, etc., the car seems to lunge forward apparently as the brakes release for a split second (approximately 1/4 to 1/2 second). The road conditions can be wet or dry. At the same time, my traction control light will flash on and off until the road smoothes out.this issue is ongoing, so incident date below is meaningless.
Similar to the reported braking incidents with the 2010 prius, my 2007 prius loses braking resistance when driving over a rough surface such as pot holes.when i brake over pot holes, the yellow warning light on the dashboard lights up (symbol is a car over wavy tire tracks), and the brake pedal has no effect whatsoever, even when fully depressed.braking works once i am over the rough surface, but this has happened many, many times.although lack of braking has not led to an accident in my car, it is a very frightening situation to be in.
On may 21, 2009, i had a rearend collision, where my 2007 toyota prius did not stop, as the traffic stopped at a red light. I was less than 10 miles/hr.my car has extended warranties as well as change of oil every 5k miles paid in advance.no one at the toyota service dealership did not find any problems with my brakes. Now i hear on the news about 2010 prius brake problems. I do believe the brake problem is also in my 2007 prius model.
Toyota prius 2007 - antilock brake failurehitting potholes, man hole covers, crossing train tracks, going the speed limit down hills, rain & snow are the worst. Every time car is taken in to dealer for servicing, we inform them of the brakes. They ensured us that nothing was wrong with them and there was nothing to worry about. We contacted our primary dealer who has done most of the services for the car, they conveniently no longer have service records for my vehicle prior to august 2009. The most recent incident that sent us complaining to the dealer was in october 2009, when returning home from work and the brakes needed to be applied in order to avoid hitting a deer, the brakes did absolutely nothing. The car continued to move and narrowly missed hitting the deer. This was reported to toyota of york in pennsylvania. The primary dealership that has provided our services is riverhead toyota in new york. The recent snowfall in pennsylvania has essentially made my car useless, it cannot handle the snowy roads without sliding all over the place, and we no longer trust the brake system in the event we need them. No physical injuries have occurred as a result of the brakes on our particular car, however emotionally, we are worried about placing ourselves in any potential situations where an accident could occur.
I have owned my 2007 prius since july, 2007. On an erratic basis, as i am braking (often as i am going over a bumpy road), the car seems to surge forward. It is as if the engine starts running harder. The light that indicates poor traction also comes on - it is as if i am not making good contact with the road. I have had no accidents but it is terrifying for me and i am fearful when someone/family member drives my car who is not aware of or has not become comfortable with dealing with this problem. Fyi: even before prius said we should use different floor mats, i had made the change. I am not one to make a complaint but think that this is the time to make my concerns heard.
I have an ongoing problem with my 2007 prius with braking and traction control in slippery conditions (rain, snow, ice), and on slippery or uneven surfaces (railroad/trolley tracks, manhole covers, etc.).i have reported it to the toyota dealer several times starting in the summer of 2007 and have been told there is no problem.the car seems to lurch or slide under these conditions which is alarming even at very low speeds.the traction control light flashes, and there is a momentary inability to brake or stop the car.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and i have experienced poor braking and slippage when traveling over bumpy and/or wet surfaces, the most noticeable of which is the non-asphalt surfacing around and between railroad tracks. I understand you're aware of this on the 2010 models, but it happens on the earlier models too, and these should be made part of the recall. This has happened to me on multiple dates, the latest is below. Luckily, i leave more room between me and the car in front than the average person.
2007 toyota prius braking issue. This issue is not limited to the 2010 prius models. I had similar braking issues on uneven or frozen terrain for 2 years with my 2007 model. I just assumed it was a quirk of the hybrid, and that it had to just be a "sense" of lost control, not that the situation was truly dangerous. Please urge them to look into this and issue a recall of all affected vehicles.
While driving my 2007 prius on many occasions, the vehicle failed to stop while i was driving over any uneven road such as grooves and potholes. Braking system only became effective after the surface became more regular. This has occurred many times and i did not report issue to toyota as i believe this was a normal vehicle"behavior" given the driving conditions. In view of toyota's potential recall of 2010 prius vehicles, it has become clear to me that vehicles from other years should also be evaluated.
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states delayed brake reaction. Must press firmly for brake to stop the vehicle.*tgwthe consumer stated she noticed the problem with the brakes when she first drove down a hill. When she applied the brakes, it took a long time for it to hold instead of holding at the first pressing of the brake pedal.the vehicle continued to roll down the hill until the pedal was applied harder.
When going over a speed bump or a bumpy road, the brakes seem to fail momentarily, or the brakes fail to respond.
Just completed a left turn behind another vehicle. The other vehicle then slowed to make an immediate left turn into a gas station across the road. I was gently applying the brakes to keep my following distance (10ft, traveling about 8mph). The other car suddenly applied the brakes harder to turn, when i pressed harder there was no reaction until i hit the other car, at which point the brakes engaged and i stopped.
I have a toyota prius 2007 and ever since i got it the brakes do not go into motion right away specially on wet icy roads or slopes. It feels like it slides before stopping.
2007 toyota prius with brake problems. Consumer states that the brakes were pressed and the vehicle continued to move backward slowly. He also states that the vehicle didn't stop when brakes were depressed and consequently hit a stopped car.
My 2007 prius has the same braking safety issues involving momentary loss of braking power described for the 2010 prius.it is especially troublesome when going over a bump or a slick spot in the road.
I am aware that there is a problem with the brakes on the toyota prius. News reports indicate that the problem is confined to the 2010 model, but i would like to report a brake failure incident with our 2007 model prius. In june of 2009 my wife and i were driving our prius down a hill approaching a stop light. It had been raining and the pavement was wet, but there was no standing water on the road surface. The light turned yellow as we approached the intersection at a speed of about 35 mph. I applied the brakes but the car continued to move forward down the hill with no braking action and no deceleration. I had no alternative but to speed up to try get through the intersection before the light turned red. The light did turn red just before we entered the intersection, but we were able to make it through before any opposing traffic entered the intersection. It is important to note that during this incident the car showed no evidence of being in a skid - - it simply moved forward without any swerving. Furthermore, there was no vibration in the brake pedal nor any sounds that might be associated with anti-lock brake action.i took the car to the toyota dealer and asked the service manager if there could be something wrong with the anti-lock system. I was told that they had no way to check that. We have had no further problem with the brakes, but i am concerned that this behavior may recur because of the current braking issue.
2008 prius-brakes release when rolling over rough surfaces. This has happened dozens of times. I have learned to start the braking early if i see rough pavement, but this could be very dangerous at night.
On december 6, 2009, automatic brakes kicked in at low speed coming to a stop at a red light. Shortly thereafter a screeching metal against metal sound. Took the car to the dealer and they said brakes were fine. On december 28th, again at low speed braking for a red light, applied the brakes and heard a loud bang and the car lurched. At first i thought i had been rear-ended but there was no car behind me. Drove immediately to the dealer. This time they said the brakes were grabbing and they cleaned and adjusted the brakes. This happened on a 2007 prius, not a 2010 prius, so i am wondering if the brake problem is more widespread than is currently assumed.
I am writing to report transient failure of the anti-lock braking system in our 2007 toyota prius. Since may 2008 we have noticed episodic accelerations during light braking (at intersections for instance) when the car encounters pot holes, grates, railroad tracks or slippery pavement. We seem to lose control of the vehicle momentarily. Only with heavy brake pedal depression does the vehicle come to a complete stop.until january 2010 we thought this was a unique feature to our vehicle and we were hypersensitive to its idiosyncrasies. Unfortunately, in january 2009 this defect lead to a low speed motor vehicle collision wherein my wife was unable to stop the vehicle when another driver abruptly pulled in front of her. No one was hurt, thankfully, but both vehicles were damaged. All other nearby drivers were able to stop in time and no other collisions occurred. On december 4, 2009 this same vehicle was involved in another low speed motor vehicle collision when a driver ahead suddenly stopped to avoid a pedestrian. The prius was unable to stop in time (even under heavy brake pedal pressure) and collided with rear bumper of the car ahead. More than $5,000 in damage occurred to the prius alone; though no one was hurt.in both instances nearby and subsequent vehicles experienced no problems stopping. There were no signs of ice or slippery pavement either time. Furthermore, neither my wife nor i have ever been involved in accidents in the past or with other cars.we didn't recognize that this could be a manufacturer's defect until complaints to the nhtsa became public and widely discussed in december 09 & january '10. Please note, however; our affected vehicle is a 2007 model year and we have experienced symptoms including loss of control and inappropriate acceleration just as described by others in the online community for 2010.
When i bought my new prius in 2007 i knew there was something strange.everytime i went down this big hill near my house the car would shoot forward a bit and it would be hard to brake.i called my dealer and they told me it was an advanced safty feature.the more i drove the car the worse it got.i would avoid routes with hills in the rain.in 2009 when i had my 2nd child i decided to get rid of the car because the problem was getting worse.it was as if i was sliding on ice in the middle of the summer
When car goes over a bump in the process of braking, the brakes momentarily disengage. This has been an ongoing problem since the car was purchased.the date stated below simply is that of its latest manifestation.
My 2007 prius has the brake problem identified on the 2010 models -- when i go over a pot-hole or bump the brakes "slip."this probably happens once a month and has happened since i purchased the car in the fall of 2007. The brakes grab again as soon as i hit solid road.
On 2 separate events, the brake system in our 2007 toyota prius failed.it felt as if there was no brake fluid in the system and the brakes became dangerously spongy and unresponsive.the dealer made two separate fixes to the system.
I own a 2007 toyota prius which i bought new.if i apply pressure to the brakes and then hit a bump in the road, the brakes seem to release until i get over the bump.i believe this is a known problem in the 2010 prius, but i want to report that i have the same thing happen in my 2007 prius.
My 2007 toyota prius sporadically lurches forward if i hit a bump or pothole during braking.it has done this since it was new and the dealer has always told me since they cannot duplicate the problem there is nothing they can do about it.could this be related to the current issues being claimed on the 2010 model.
I owned a 2007 prius that was totaled after the brakes failed at a yield sign in biloxi ms, and i ran into the side of a car in an intersection.(previously, i had also had trouble with the brakes and it caused an accident in chevy chase md.i hydroplaned when using the brakes in the rain, and rear-ended a car.)
I own a 2007 toyota prius and i have noticed that if i am braking and hit a bump or a pothole, that the braking seems to pause and i have to brake harder. Also the abs warning light will sometimes flicker. This has happened on numerous occasions over the past 3 years.fortunately, i was never in a position to endanger myself or another, but in other circumstances it could have been a problem.
2007 toyota prius with tire failure and brakes grabbing.the battery and headlights failed. The consumer stated toyota has since removed this particular type of bulb and assembly from production. When the vehicle was 1 year old the consumer was stopped by the police and given a warning for the headlight being out. However, when the consumer and her husband exited the vehicle, they along with the police officer found both headlights were working and he let them go without a citation. The consumer has since discovered that one headlight or the other will just go out on occasion during every drive. The brightness of the headlights began to dim when the vehicle was only a year old. Toyota recommended using the headlights less and they further recommended not using the highly touted feature that allows the lights to automatically turn off after the vehicle has been turned off. Last month, the consumer received a letter from toyota regarding information about a problem with the hid headlights. The letter stated the customer support program would reimburse for some cost relative to the defective headlights. However the local dealer did not agree and the cost far exceeded anything mentioned in the letter. The dealer informed the consumer the cost of installation for new bulbs would be $245 in labor for each headlight replacement, that was in addition to the exorbitant cost of the bulbs themselves.
2007 prius seems to lose braking momentarily going over bumps.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that whenever driving down a hill while applying the brake assist lever, the engine would rev. When the engine revved, the brake assist does not function and pressure had to be applied to the normal brake pedal in order to keep the vehicle from surging forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed the vehicle was operating as normal. The failure occurred whenever traveling down a hill. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was approximately 44,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at 48 mph, the brakes suddenly locked up and swayed to the left side when he depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for diagnosis. The dealer repaired the axle and driver side body but it was unknown if the dealer repaired the brake system. The contact believed that the rain was a factor in the failure as it caused the computer chip for the brake pedal to malfunction. The braking system for the vehicle failed periodically in rainy weather. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was approximately 60,000.
When attempting to use the brakes on my 2007 toyota prius when driving over a bumpy surface, pothole, etc., it takes a short distance or 1-2 seconds for the brakes to take hold and slow/stop the car. It feels as though the car lurches forward a bit before braking and the "slip indicator" warning light on the dash flashes. This has happened approximately 10 times since buying the car in april of 2007. I have notified the original dealer (toyota of north hollywood), but was informed that there is no way to correct the problem on my car's particular model.
2007 toyota prius.i noticed brakes slipping or delayed engagement very soon after purchase.when the brake hesitates the slippery road icon always comes on. I took the car into the dealer 3 times within the first 12-18 mos. They kept it overnight and had the tech drive it without the problem occurring for him. Since the warranty expired i have decided to live with the problem.i since purchased new tires which has decreased the frequency of the brake hesitation.now i fear serious brake failure.i called the dealerdave white of toledo, ohio today and was told by the service dept.to wait for a letter re. The brake and accelerator problems which should arrive in about a month.i am concerned about the safety of my car in the interim.actions to date have done much to heighten awareness of problems but have done nothing to increase safety in the short term.i hope that the nhtsa will address this issue.
On seven separate occasions since 2007 (the year of the prius being reported )a slight skid occurs, which also results in the skid light coming on, when brake pedal is pressed.has been increasing in frequency -- three times in last week--and usually occurs within the first mile of car use that day.i reported the last incident below.however, this was first noticed sometime in 2007 after july purchase date.
I read about the recall of the 2010 prius concerning the abs software. My 2007 prius experienced the same problems recently when i ran over a curb at low speed and the car lurched forward at high speed after i applied the brakes and i hit a wall about 5 feet away. Damage to my car was a cracked bumper, slightly dented hood, cracked head light. I used to get 50 to 60 miles per gallon and i can not get over 41 miles per gallon now. I bought new tires and had them balanced and aligned but the mileage had not improved. Damages to the exterior of the car will amount to about 2 to 3 thousand dollars. My toyota dealer says that my 2007 model is not part of the recall. I have read blogs where people with my model toyota have had similar experiences. I believe that the abs software is faulty in more than the 2010 priuses.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced occasional momentary loss of braking (my foot firmly on the brake pedal) while driving over a bumpy surface.while braking over small pot holes, railroad tracks, rough patches, etc., the car seems to lunge forward apparently as the brakes release for a split second (approximately 1/4 to 1/2 second).the road conditions can be wet or dry.at the same time, my traction control light will flash on and off until the road smoothes out.that split second is enough to cause an accident with the car in front of me if i don't give myself extra room or slow down prior to the bumpy condition (1/2 second at 20 mph = 15 feet of unwanted travel).i drive over the same railroad tracks just prior to a traffic light every day and i have had to adjust my driving habits to keep this dangerous, additional stopping distance from recurring.this has occurred approximately 15 to 20 times in various bumpy conditions since i bought the car over 3 years ago.i have had some close calls, but no accident yet.i have not complained to toyota, but due to all the complaints i have read about online, i assumed they would do something eventually.
Please probe 2007 toyota prius brakes too. My brakes have felt weak for some time now. I brought it to the repair shop in december 2009 and they said they were fine and were at 50% worn. The repair shop thought i was nuts. They still grind, squeak and feel weak.
I drive a 2007 model year prius, manufactured by toyota.over the nearly 3 years of ownership - i have experienced, at least 10 times, a seemingly small defect during light braking conditions.what happens is when i tap on the brakes during a slowdown to a traffic light (where i may be slowly pumping the breaks to slow), the traction control light will pop on - and the car will seemingly lurch forward for a second or two, as if it wants to accelerate.the matter always resolves itself - and i don't feel in danger or anything like that.however, it has happened multiple times, and is always accompanied by the traction control light - and the lurching forward i told you about.i do not believe this is the traction control system working - because none of the situations i'm speaking involved conditions where i was losing traction. Being that most of the prius problems seem to be in the 2010 model, i'm not sure if you've had other complaints about this.i had not felt the need to report this until now - because i feel that perhaps you might want to examine this, especially if you're getting feedback from other drivers of the second generation prius.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. She experienced break failure while driving 20 mph in inclement weather.her first failure occurred when she was unable to stop the vehicle when the brakes were applied with a vehicle in front of her. She was forced to make a left turn to avoid crashing into a vehicle.she has experienced the failure for a couple of years and thought that it was drivers error.she has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving 3 mph, the abs indicator illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed.the vehicle accelerated and proceeded ten feet.the vehicle crashed into a curb and punctured the tire.there were no injuries.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake system was not the cause of the failure.the tire was replaced.the manufacturer stated that there were no current recalls on the brake system; however, they would have a factory service representative inspect the vehicle.the vehicle was inspected and it was determined that there were no current failures with the brake system.the current and failure mileages were 25,000.
1.wife is leary of driving our 2007 toyota prius because of problem brakes.we need a better description of what happens when we try to turn off the engine going 100 mph.2.lights are poor.we cannot see very far ahead in this deer infested environment.i have better lights on my 1997 hyundai 3.one or the other headlight flickers and goes out for no understandable reason.we turn the lights off and turn them on again and it works ok.this could be a safety hazard.what is being done to fix it.4.seating.my first encounter with the toyota complaint system cam about as i was trying to get the driver seat moved back because i have long legs.the dealer said they have no way of fixing this but that i should go to the after market. I asked if toyota would accept an aftermarket solution.the dealer said that they will evaluate it after it is installed to tell us if it meets safety specificationsno aftermarket supplier will try to fix this because they have not assurance that it will be accepted by toyota.yet toyota gives no technical information about what is acceptable.i complained formally to the dealer and got nowhere.i then sent a formal complaint to national toyota.they passed the complaint back to the dealer for response.for me this is a major flaw in the toyota complaint handling system.they have a closed loop when it comes to complaints.5.i like the car and it gets the mileage i expected.i am not sure i will ever get another toyota if there are reasonable alternative that get good mileage.
2007 toyota prius with same brake problem as the 2010 prius.i could not describe the problem better than what is being said now by toyota about their 2010 model.this problem they are having goes back to previous prius model years.
I have a 2007 toyota prius.when braking, the brakes feel "tacky" and/or there is a judder feeling, which makes the car stop suddenly or abruptly.this occurs when only applying a very light touch to the brake.secondly, when applying brakes over icy patch or bump, car will continue to roll for a split second.there is an electronic sound at the same time the brake and roll occurs.
While turning into a parking spot, i experienced a total loss of braking while the vehicle began accelerating without gas pedal pressure.after jumping a curb, the brake pedal became active and the car was stopped.
Brake lockup while driving less than 20 mph on normal flat road (rain).
I have a 2007 prius. And i love it, however before all this came out about prius brakes, in december 2009 the brakes started acting weird.they would not engage when i stepped on the brake pedal and then would jerk to a stop a few seconds later.the first time it happened my passenger and i just looked at each other and commented on how that was strange.it has continued tohappen usually when i am going slow (25mph) or less, when it is damp (i live in oregon, when is it not damp in the winter) and cold.
Loss of control of prius briefly when braking on icy or uneven conditions.every time i go over a particular bridge here in the suburbs of philadelphia the problem occurs. Most recently brakes shuddered for about 10 seconds on icy conditions, not like in abs way but in a way in which i wasn't sure if they were going to engage or not.
I have a 2007 prius. The car was involved in an accident on august 30, 2013 because "no brake".it was in a stop and go situation traveling at about 20 miles per hour. The car in front stopped, i slammed on the brake and total brake failure.my 16 years old son sitting in the car observed the "no brake" scenario. There was a 25 pound of rice in the truck did not even move. No skip mark... Nothing.took my car to longo toyota and found nothing with the brake system, other than the front pad was thin, tires were marginal etc.none of the findings explained the no brake scenario.for some reason i cannot make this no brake to appear again.i want people to aware of this and gather information.it appears to me the prius cannot response to a quick stop at slow speed.somehow, the car takes more than a second for the braking to kick in - the reaction does not appear to be instantaneous.and if you are too close, that extra one second wait will cause a collision.
Abs, vsc, brake failure.
I own a 2007 prius. It experiences a lapse in braking power when on uneven terrain (ie a pothole or railroad tracks).this has occured nearly every single time i have driven on an uneven surface since purchasing the vehicle in early 2007. The consequence is a momentary surge in the vehicle speed during times that i am attempting to slow down-it is a frightening situation that makes one's heart jump every time it happens. I have reported the issue to my dealership-their response was that they have not received any complaints about the issue and that they will wait and see what happens with the anticipated 2010 model recall.this appears to be the same problem that is being described in the 2010 prius.
The 'brake cut-out driving over a pothole or manhole cover' is >not< restricted to the 2010 prius.my 2007 has done that since day one [65k miles ago].there are hills near my house where i have to go out of my way to avoid manhole covers -- particularly the last one near a stop sign.the car just goes into free-wheel mode for a second or so.
Temporary brake loss when hitting bump or pothole.
1. Safety ' while driving on a bumpy road in darien (west avenue near the train station) last year the prius brakes did not stop the car. Although the speed was low (about 5mph), the resultant accident damaged its front end and the car in front of us.2. Drivability and safety ' the cruise control holds the minimum speed but allows over speed conditions. While returning from danbury on route 7 the cruise control holds 40mph until going downhill. On downhill slopes the speed increases and intervention is required to turn off the cruise control and apply the brakes.3. Drivability ' during cold weather the main battery accepts a charge but does not return much energy to the drive system. The mileage decreases by 10-15mpg.toyota of stamford refused to do a free safety inspection.
I just wanted to let you know that the braking problem associated with the vsa icon in the toyota prius is not isolated to the 2010 model year.my 2007 prius does exactly what i have seen described in the media.it has done this ever since it was brand new.i had never driven a hybrid before, so i thought it was just the nature of the beast.but it is very unsettling when the car lurches forward when i drive on a road with an uneven surface.
There is a problem with the prius abs. If the car transverses ruff terrain during low speed braking, the abs light flashes, the brakes release, causing the vehicle to accelerates. It requires increased pressure to get the vehicle to slow.
While driving my 2007 prius in a congested area, the brakes did not respond when depressed quickly contributing or causing a low-speed collision with the vehicle in front of me.i found this article on cnet reviews that accurately matches my issue."toyota redesigned the braking systems for the 2010 prius. That appears to be toyota's response to the fact that the u.s. Generation 2 prius (2004-2009) has had low-speed brake failures reported to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) at 31 times the rate of such failures reported for the 2004-2009 corolla, which of course has traditional brakes. Many of the prius low speed brake failures were in low-speed city traffic, resulting in rear-end collisions without injury. It appears that the several computers that control the complex braking systems were too busy calculating the most efficient way to apply the brakes, and did not get around to actually applying them, until it was too late."
When it is humid and/or raining, the rear brakes of my 2007 toyota prius seize up as i come to a stop.just before a stop (ie at a stop sign or stop light) the brakes will seem to grab really hard in the back and the car will sort of lurch or jerk forward but be abruptly held in place by the rear.there is a loud noise from the back like a rubbing noise when this happens.the car has been to two toyota dealerships both of which deny that this could be occurring.i insisted that it be looked at and test driven and the mechanic claims there is nothing wrong.this has been going on since i first bought the car in may, 2008.passengers have witnessed this in the car.it only happens when it is seriously humid (ie on the verge of raining) or when it is raining....every time i approach a stop, without exception.it's like the rear of the car is suddenly superglued to the road and the body of the car/shell of the car continues with the forward momentum/motion.for the category of problem i checked service brake, hydraulic, because that was the only "brake" option i saw besides parking brake.i have no idea if this is the correct category.
I am describing a repeating issue with my 2007 toyota prius.this failure occurs when i drive over bumpy surfaces, a large pothole, or an area with a dip in the road.often, when faced with these conditions, the car stutters and lurches and the vehicle stability assist light flashes.at times, the car's slip and stutter seems to last several seconds after hitting the rough patch in the road.while it seems to exacerbate the problem if i am turning or braking, i should point out that i sometimes experience this lurching and stalling sometimes when i am simply driving along at 35 mph and hit a pothole.it often seems to occur in a situation where braking or turning is involved, but it seems more related to the vsa process.i am reporting this failure because i have seen news reports of an investigation of the 2010 prius model.the description of the brake failure reported in the media are basically the same as mine.
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I have a 2007 toyota prius.i live in new england.i have noticed that the brakes do not stop the car in slushy conditions, even if the road surface is not icy.this situation repeats itself whenever the weather conditions are wet and near 32 deg. Fahrenheit. The car just slides straight forward with no fish-tailing when the brakes are applied. Other cars stop just fine in slush, because the road surface has adequate traction. I know several other prius owners, and they all experience this problem.i have stopped driving the prius whenever possible in these weather conditions. I have filled in a random incident date below, because the problem happens every time the weather conditions are as described.
On monday, april 12, 2010, in the morning, on a rainy day in sacramento, california, i was driving about 15 mph when the traffic in front of me slowed.i was driving over railroad tracks with steel plates between the tracks in my 2007 toyota prius.i braked but the car did not stop.i had time to actually look down at my feet to confirm that it was definitely the brakes that i was applying major pressure to.i also noticed that the light was on indicating that the car did not have traction.i hit the car in front of me.the first words out of my mouth were, "i had no brakes, i'm so sorry, but i had no brakes."the initial estimate for my car is over $6,000, i have not heard what the estimate is for the other car.i did everything i could have done, the car failed me.
I pressed on the brakes in an emergency situation and there was a slight delay between when the brake pedal was depressed and when the brakes grabbed. I ended up striking the car in front of me.i have the license plate of the car i hit etched in my front bumper.2007 toyota prius.
I purchased a 2007 prius on 8/31/07.both my wife and i occasionally experience a slight forward surge of the vehicle when the brakes are applied.i had the car inspected on 5/14/08 for this concern and have a toyota workorder stating the issue and indicating that they could not find a problem.i repeated my concerns on additional service visits (not written up on the workorder and, again, nothing was found.on 8/3/09 i was involved in a minor accident when i failed to completely stop behind a car sitting at a traffic light and struck that car in the rearend.my car required a bumper replacement as the plastic bumper cracked on impact while the other vehicle only experienced scratched paint on it's rear bumper.i am concerned that there is something systemic wrong with the brakes on my car and wanted to report this and, hopefully, hear back as to the number of similar reports that you have received.
This incident involves my 2007 toyota prius hybrid that i have owned for almost a year.as i was driving approximately 40 mph and put my foot on the brake as i approached a red light, the red brake warning came on the dash as did the abs warning light.my foot went all the way to the floor and i had no brakes.luckily i had a right turning lane that i could veer into and not hit the stopped vehicles in front of me.as i continued to push the brake to the floor and maneuver the vehicle out of traffic, it seemed to catch a little and i was able to slow the vehicle eventually to a stop.i put the vehicle in park as it was still running, and pulled out the owner's manual.the manual specifically stated that if these two warning lights came on at the same time, you were to "stop immediately and contact your toyota dealership".this is exactly what i did.i had the vehicle towed into their facility that evening.the next day i was interrogated by the mechanic after a diagnostic report was done on my car.he wanted to know when i let the car run out of gas.i have never let my car run out of gas, and in fact that just filled the take the day before this incident occurred.the mechanic couldn't tell me what was wrong and contacted toyota's corporate office.two days later, i was advised that the reason the brakes didn't work was because i "let the car run out of gas "and this caused the engine to shut off.i argued that the car had never run out of gas and the engine didn't shut off, the brakes went out.the service manager pulled out the diagnostic test showing that "at some point" the car had run out of gas----this test doesn't give a date of when this may have happened.i advised the service manager that the car had 223 miles on it when i purchased it-- this test result could have happened when the car was still at the dealership, not in my possession.the service manager advised me that his "hands were tied" and that toyota had made their decision.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to stop as the contact approached a traffic light.the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The police were called to the scene. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The failure mileage was 25,432. Updated 02/17/11*ljupdated 05/02/11
Prius braking behaviori owned a new 2007 prius which i leased and drove for the first 2 years of the lease and then traded for a vehicle with a larger interior.this vehicle was leased in february 2007 during the president's day sale at karl malone toyota in albuquerque.this vehicle consistently "paused" braking for most of a second when one of the front wheels passed thru a small pothole on paved roads.it may have also had this behavior in other situations, but i didn't encounter any other cases.i expected more braking misbehavior when albuquerque installed some redlight cameras because they also installed warning strips in the pavement approaching these intersections.in some cases they didn't install strips in the four grooves cut in the pavement perpendicular to vehicle travel, but neither the grooves or the strips bothered my prius during braking.maybe that was because both wheels saw the same transients.i didn't report this to the dealer/manufacturer/government because i chalked it up to more nonsense from modern anti-locking braking systems, and because the behavior was consistent/predictable and most anti-locking systems annoy me with their behavior.we've continue to "improve" anti-locking brake systems, but diminishing marginal returns has caused the improvements to actually reduce the value of these braking systems to drivers.for example, braking distances in typical (i.e. Most) conditions are lengthened by the preventable. Overly cautious actions of these systems.more problematic, these braking systems do not deliver the performance in urgent situations which they seem to promise in day-to-day driving.even braking for an unexpected yellow light can surprise the driver with a firmer than usual pedal which then requires more effort than expected to get the desired urgent braking.the needed braking is ultimately available, but it ends up coming too late because the driver had to adjust his actions.
Prius 2007 hydraulic braking/traction control.there is a delayed interaction between the hydraulic brakes and the traction control, that overrides the actions or the driver's braking, for several seconds. This typically occurs if there is any momentary loss of traction due to, even a minor ripple in the road. The effect is most dangerous at speeds over 40mph, because quite some distance is covered before braking resumes. The traction control relinquishes hydraulic braking for 2-3 seconds, before normal braking action is restored. The delay appears to be software related, and the toyota dealer insisted that the behavior is normal. I disagreed but found no relief. I adjusted my driving to account for this.
When i hit a bump, while applying my brakes, they will stop working for a short period of time. This happens frequently.
The brakes on the 2007 prius act the same as the 2010 brakes. Ever since i owned my prius if i happened to brake on uneven surfaces no matter what the speed the brakes seem to release and then start braking again. The time span is short, maybe 1-2 seconds, but the traction light comes on for every incident. Called the dealership several times and then recently after hearing about the 2010 brakes and their response is the same, no injury, no accident, no problem. I hope someone makes them fix the entire prius line brakes, all makes and models. The incident date is the first day i noticed the problem.*tw
For the past several months, my 2007 toyota prius has experienced the occasional low speed braking problem that has been reported in the news media today.i first noted this when going over railway tracks at low speed while braking.i experienced what felt like a loss of traction briefly, and the anti-lock brake light warning system flashed.this has happened again in low speed braking situations while going over an uneven surface several times, but not constantly.i report this because my prius is a 2007 model -- not a 2010, which initial news reports indicated were affected.i am the original owner.i notified the dealer (bob bridge toyota in renton, wa) this morning.i initially did not understand the nature of the problem until i heard the news reports this morning.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 6 mph in the snow the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.as she depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to slide forward. The check engine illuminated intermittently prior and after the failure occurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.updated 04/14/10
I believe my 2007 toyota prius has a problem similar to the recent media reports regarding the braking system in the 2010 prius. I have on several occasions over the past few years observed a lapse in braking power when going over a bump. A few times, this lapse resulted in my vehicle coming uncomfortably close to the vehicle in front of me.
I own a 2007 toyota prius, and the problem now being investigated on the 2010 models where the brakes fail momentarily when driving over a pothole or bumpy road is a very common occurrence for me, and has been since we bought the vehicle in september of 2008.
This involves a 2007 toyota prius.i have the same experience with the brakes of this vehicle as described with the 2010 toyota prius model. When braking somewhat forcefully and driving over a suddenly uneven surface, the braking ceases for a brief moment.i have reported this several times to the toyota dealer/service center.that dealership/service center is toyota of braintree, braintree, ma.each time, i was told that they (the dealership/service center) and the wider toyota organization had no knowledge and that it was probably operator related.the last time i brought this up was saturday, january 30, 2010. I mention this date date below as the incident date although i reported these occurrences before.
Applied brake while running less than 5 mph in flat parking lot with flat surface road; i was feeling like floating or like earth quake while inside the car.it happened two times within 3 minutes time frame.when my car was about 40k mile (now my car is 75k miles), and only happened two times in the past has not occurred again yet.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact attemptedto park the vehicle into the residence garage, driving atapproximately 2 mph. Suddenly, there was an unintended acceleration. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle continued to accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a closet in the garage. The contact suffered injury to the neck area. The vehicle front bumper sustained damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The identical failures occurred on two separate occasions with no injuries. In addition, the contact experienced malfunctions with the automatic ignition switch, windshield wipers, and the front driver and passenger side automatic window mechanism. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The vin was unavailable.
The incident i'm reporting took place while driving my prius home during a freezing rain and had two other passengers in the car. We were going about 15mph on suburban roads due to the treacherous conditions. Since a t intersection lay ahead (maybe 100 ft) i very slowly and cautiously started to try to engage the brakes well in advance in order to avoid any skidding. However, *my brakes did not respond at all* and neither the abs system or the skid-warning light went on as the car refused to stop. Rather, the car simply kept driving. Since i had given myself ample time prior to the stop i was able to assess the situation and am very sure that this is what happened and told my husband, who was a passenger, that my brakes were not responding at all. When we reached the intersection i was able to turn the car to the right on top of gravel and dirt, when the brakes engaged and we came to a halt. The conditions remained icy and we tested the brakes a number of times on our drive home to see if we could replicate what had happened but were unable to reproduce the problem. Although icy, the brakes worked as well as one might expect under the circumstances. Also, abs and the skid-warning light went on normally thereafter.i called out dealership who urged us to bring in the vehicle for inspection and i plan to do so this week. I have also reported the problem to toyota.
When attempting an emergency stop, the brakes failed to operate as expected. There was no feeling of any braking, and there was no surge to indicate that the abs was operating. The experience was similar to those reported on the web page http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/brake-failure-2007-t1013.html?s=500a78277ea2cb675fac1f9567000bee& i have taken it to a prius dealer, avondale toyota, but in the absence of any computer codes and the fact that subsequent tests of the abs system did not indicate a problem they were unable to offer any kind of explanation or repair.i had approximately three to four car lengths from me to the next car at about 30 mph, enough space that i believe i should have been able to brake without collision. When i went from accelerating to rapid braking there was no real sensation of the car slowing down more than slight braking. The other car had minimal damage, but the driver of the other car did hit her head on her steering wheel. I had close to $3,000 in damage to my front end (hood bumper and left fender).the consumer was informed that there was nothing wrong with the brakes design. The brakes are electronically assisted and that the computer will first attempt to use the electric motor for initial braking, then engage the hydraulic system and finally the abs based on feedback from various sensors. The mechanic did agree, that is possible that while the computer is evaluating the braking efficiency, a delay between the motor only braking and fully engaging the hydraulics and abs are possible and part of the design. Updated 08/02/07.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that the vehicle experiences reduced braking ability in rainy weather conditions.on one occasion, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.she took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure and provide a remedy.the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 19,000.
My 2007 prius seems to have a brake issue.if i am on bumpy ground or hit a pothole while braking, it feels like the brakes fail for a brief time.on a couple of occasions when vehicles are in front of me, i have been concerned that i might cause an accident.this just happened again, and has happened more times than i can count.i just found out today about this method of reporting a complaint, otherwise i would have reported it a long time ago.
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states when applying the brakes, one wheel of the car hits a bump in the road with the brakes applied, the brakes release for a short time. *tgw
On 3 occasions, while stopped at a traffic light, and with my foot on the brake, the brake pedal would suddenly drop part way to the floor.the car would roll either forward or backward, depending on grade, until i put pressure on the brake pedal.
I own a 2007 prius.when i brake and hit a bump in the road, the car does momentarily jerk forward.this has happened since i owned the car, but did not file a complaint until now.it is a rather helpless feel when this happens, it's only momentary and i really only notice it at slower speeds (like when slowing for a stop sign), and could be dangerous especially if your not expecting it.
If you drive over a manhole or pothole while applying brakes, the brakes won't work and the little anti-skid light on the dashboard goes on. You have to wait until after you pass over the pothole before you apply the brakes. Sometimes not possible to do this if you need to stop in a hurry. Contacted my toyota dealer about this in july 2007 and was told this was normal. "just don't use the brakes until after you pass the pothole." was what i was told.
I own a prius 2007 and have been experiencing the brake problems reported in the news since buying the car used in 12/08.sometimes when applying the brakes on uneven surfaces, a dashboard slip indicator light comes on as the brakes release/stop working and the car feels like it is skidding forward for about a second.then they reengage and the car can be stopped.i have not been in a accident yet.my dealership had told me that it is a normal function of the prius.this happen again on 2/2/10 as i was turning into a parking lot and went over the lip of the entrance.
I have a 2007 prius.i don't know if it is the braking system or a sudden acceleration but i have definitely experienced a surge when braking. This does not happen all the time but has happened on more than one occasion.it feels like the car stops braking for a second and surges forward before re-engaging the brakes.
When i apply the brakes they seem to start to brake and then the car actually goes faster for a couple seconds and then it brakes again.it has always done this and has been disconcerting to me.it just feels like the brakes are failing but then they kick back in.i guess as i understand it, its when the abs kicks in, but it seems like an unnecessarily long time from any other car i have driven.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and i have experienced a brake problem.my brakes will become unresponsive if i hit a series (2 or 3 in a row) of sharp bumps my brakes will not work to the point that i have to reapply the brakes.if i had been closer to the cars in front of me i would have crashed into them.now that i am aware of this problem i just allow extra space in case i hit bumps. The problem can be duplicated at a particular place in the road that i travel.
From the beginning, my 2007 prius (purchased 5/19/07) has consistently lost braking power briefly if i hit a small bump in the road as i am braking, at low speed, for a stop sign or traffic light.i understand this to be a problem in the transition from regenerative to hydraulic braking.my toyota dealer, in may 2008, could find nothing wrong.
I own a 2007 toyota prius, and when decelerating on a bumpy road, i have on several occasions felt an unexpected acceleration which lasts only for a fraction of a second, but its enough to cause me to feel alarmed. I have asked my dealer if this has been addressed by recalls as he informed me it has not.
Car did not stop and seemed to accelerate when brakes hit during turn into driveway.hit curb.lost steering control and car had to be towed because of significant damages to wheel and also possibly steering.snowy road.i was already driving very slowly.no reason why this much damage to my car or this level of impact unless car suddenly accelerated beyond my current speed while i braked.car seems to accelerate on slippery, uneven surfaces and evs light comes on, even when brakes applied.acceleration is beyond that seen with normal slippage.it is not simply slippage but actual brief acceleration.
This description is of an occurrence which may be a the result of a flaw. Upon light pressure on the brake pedal, while proceeding over areas with suspect traction, vehicle seems to lose all braking for a small but un-nerving moment. It is as though the abs is fighting the regenerative braking of the hybrid drive.
Obviously there has been a lot of media coverage over the past day or so over the third generation prius and brake issues. While i have a 2007 prius (second generation), i can say that my car also suffers from the same issue while braking on an uneven road, going over a bump, etc. (this has happened on dozens of occasions). With my foot on the brake pedal, my cars feels as if it momentarily lurches forward before the brakes once again react. My traction-control light momentarily flashes on my dashboard when this happens.this comment from a poster on your website exactly describes my problem:"when braking, if a pothole or bump in the road is hit, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for a split second."since my car is not a third generation prius, i find it interesting that it is suffering from the same problem that apparently only involves the newest model.
Momentary loss of braking power and feeling of acceleration.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and its brakes have failed momentarily on several occasions. Events that seem to trigger the failure include hitting potholes, turning sharply at speed, and driving on very rough road surface. The failure is momentary and has not resulted in accident or injury...just a skipped heart beat.
I am the original owner of a 2007 toyota prius.my brakes seem to fail momentarily when i am trying to stop at a bumpy intersection.this has happened more one time.although i have not had an accident as a result it is a very uncomfortable feeling, because you just don't know if they are going to bring you to a stop.i have reported this problem to the toyota dealer (smart toyota - madison, wi) and their analysis at the time i took it in on may 14, 2009 was that it could not be duplicated and essentially found nothing wrong.
While approaching intersection, our 2007 toyota prius failed to stop.while braking, the car continued to roll - into the side of a truck.the car was totaled.at the time, we explained that the brakes were applied, but the car failed to stop.we asked the insurance company and toyota if there were any reports of problems with the prius, and we were told "no reported problems" with the car.prior to the incident we had just had the 25,000 mile maintenance done so we knew it was not the brakes. About a year later, we were informed of the car mat problem, and now there is talk of possible accelerator/electronic problems. We now have a 2008 prius, and experience a momentary loss of the electronic system when the car hits a bump. We contacted toyota last week, and were promised a callback in two days, but so far we have not heard anything.so until we get assurance that our car is safe, we have decided to stop driving the prius. Subsequent to the accident, my back pain went from manageable to unbearable, which led to spine surgery in 1/09.my physicians believed that the accident might have aggravated the symptoms to the point that i required surgery - possibly from the impact from the airbags.
Braking system fails to respond under circumstances of wet or uneven pavement.traction control symbol lights up on dash.this has happened since new.(i filled in an approximate incident date only because it is a required field in this form.)
1. First time occurrence event: icy roads, around freezing point, lasted one or two days.a few days ago recurred. 2. Failure: car brakes very abrupt opposed to the gentile brake that is applied3. Done: nothing yet, waiting for recall info.
I own a 2007 toyota prius, and since i have had the car i have continuous issues with momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over uneven road surfaces, potholes and bumps, so i don't think it's just an issue with the 2010 models. I asked my dealer, olathe toyota in olathe, ks, about it last year and they told me it was just part of the auto-correct system that's an advance feature installed in the car and for me not to worry... That was how it was suppose to work they said. However, you momentarily lose control of the braking system and sometimes the steering even auto corrects itself but not always in the right way...i have had several instances of it happening and correcting in a way where it almost caused me to wreck. It's so nerve racking that i try and avoid bumps or potholes as much as possible. To add to my confusion though, i received a floor-mat recall letter from toyota back in november 2009 but never received one about a recall on the prius gas-pedal. But aren't the floor-mats what toyota originally said was wrong with the systems before they admitted to the gas pedal in the other models, so why didn't i receive a gas pedal recall letter as a 2007 prius owner, if it really wasn't the floor-mats that they recalled? needless to say, i'm a confused 2007 prius owner with huge concerns over the safety of my car that i still owe money on. Should i talk to my dealer again about the braking/auto-correct system/gas pedal issues ? i'm just not clear on what my options are but i am concerned about the safety of my car, not only for me but for other drivers on the road, especially since i have a 45 minute commuteto work each way five times a week in heavy highway traffic.
My 2007 prius touring can/does experience braking issues when slowing/braking downhill and coming in contact with a manhole cover, pothole, or other "even" road surface.thought it was the tires, so replaced the original bridgestones for nokians, but the issue still occurs.the "sensation" is you feel like you've lost control of the car momentarily. As a result, i've changed my commute route home and drive much slower (was already driving slower since prius mileage is dependent on mph).on occasions, the speed (on a straight away) set with cruise control will increase by itself ... By a couple mph .... W/o me doing anything or touching anything.so i'm forced to tapbrake ........occurred this weekend with passengers - they said they felt the surge .....
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 25 mph the vehicle accelerated on its own when the brake pedal was engaged.the vehicle towed to the dealer who stated that the brakes were damaged. The entire brake system was repaired under the warranty. The failure recurred 3 months after the vehicle was repaired; however, toyota advised the contact that they would assume responsibility. The failure mileage was 10000 and the current mileage was 46390.
2007 prius, on approximately four occasions when coming to a stop it felt like the brakes slipped or disengaged momentarily.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced the same braking issue that is being reported about the 2010 prius. I have noticed that when i am driving or braking while going over pot-holes, railroad tracks, or very bumping roads i can feel a sudden and momentary loss of braking and/or acceleration. I also noticed that the traction control indicator light on the dash always turns on when this happens.i took the dealer just after i purchased the vehicle and was told that everything was normal.this has been happening for the last 2 and a half years.it has happened 3 or 4 times this week alone.i have gotten used to this happening but have also been very concerned that it will cause a rearend collision, or something even worse.this needs attention asap. Thank you
2007 prius brakes applied for yellow light on good roadbed, brakes stopped working approximately 1 second and a few feet later, an additional failure of approximately 1 second.car stopped but braking distance greatly extended.this car has always had issues with stopping on rough surfaces.this is the first experience on good road.
I was driving at low speed in cold weather, under 20 mph.i lightly accelerated to get through an intersection, then applied the brakes to stop because of a car stopped in the lane ahead.there was absolutely no response from the brakes so i ran into car in front.there was heavy damage to my car (estimated at $4,000 to $5,000), very little to car in front (less than $500).this is the only time this happened.the brakes worked fine for 2 years, and have worked fine since although i have only driven the car to the dealership for checking the brakes and to get the bodywork repaired.the dealership checked brakes, stated that there is absolutely nothing wrong (mechanically) with the brakes.toyota had a regional representative investigate, and toyota legal officially blames it on me not applying brakes in time.i have been trained to drive on the test tracks at gm's milford proving grounds, and have worked on engine and transmission software for 14 years, and have done a lot of testing on the track and road.i know how to apply brakes, and i know they did not work.since the brakes are not just the mechanical apparatus, i suspect a computer problem.
The braking issues that i have experienced for the 2007 prius within months of buying the vehicle are the same issues that are currently being reported for the 2010 prius.i have a prius with traction control.there are two things with the traction control that happen on a regular basis living in st. George, utah.one is when i come out of a parking lot that has the steep dip for water control the traction control system misfires on dry, clean surfaces and in many cases leaves me dead on the road for a few seconds in which the car will not move at all.this also happens when i drive on roads where there is a drainage lid in the middle of the road, and i am actually not attempting to brake. The second is when i brake.if there is any rough or uneven surfaces, bumps, or dirt roads, i have to anticipate that the braking system will fail and/or i will have to quickly pump the brakes and leave extra braking room.i have not taken the vehicle to toyota because having had a 1999 tacoma whose brakes would fail on a regular basis to the point, for which they continually replaced sensors, i sold it after i had it less then one year, i don't expect toyota to do anything about it.i just drive differently.the speeding out of control, for me, only occurs when i have cruise control on.many times when i press on the brake the car actually speeds up with a jerk or i will look down at my speed and cruise control will have increased it by 10 or 15 mph.
I was driving my vehicle and exiting a highway when i applied the brakes and the vehicle sped up and hit the vehicle in front and pushed it into two other vehicles.
Car seems to lose brake power for a fraction of a second when driving over potholes, on bumpy pavement, or on wet slippery dirt roads. Occurs each time when braking under said conditions.
I've owned a 2007 prius since it was new and the problem that i see written about for the 2010 model, momentary loss of brakes when hitting a pothole or rough road, is exactly what i feel in my 2007 and have seen reported by other drivers for various year prius's. This problem is not a 2010 problem only!!!this symptom has been present since i bought the car.
I own a 2007 prius.i have noticed on many occasions that when you go over a pothole, or there is gravel on the road, the traction control light comes on and for a moment, the car loses its braking ability. You accelerate for a bit before the brakes come on again.it is very scary.thank god nothing has happened, but how many injuries have to happen before toyota does something?!
When the brakes are applied in deceleration and the vehicle hits a bump or pothole, the brakes release for a second, then grab again, even though foot pressure has not changed.
The complaint involves a 2007 toyota prius.since new this vehicle exhibits a momentary loss in braking when suddenly encountering bumpy or slippery surfaces.the events are typically accompanied by a flashing warning light indicating a slippery surface.these events result in a slight but noticeable decrease in braking force.both my wife and i can detect when this occurs.no parts have been replaced and we have not visited the dealer.we thought that this was normal operation for our car until recent toyota news releases.
Dashboard red lights when vehicle starts with: brake failure , abs warning and stability warning. First time it was immediately taken to dealer who could find no problem and reset codes. Four days later same warning lights came on and was taken to dealer again. Were told hydraulic brake system was ok but brake actuator needed replacement at $2600. Could be driven but without abs and stability capability. Have not corrected this due to high price. Shopping around at salvage yards.
I won a 2007 toyota prius. I had two accidents in last 4 months timeframe (both incidents were filed). In both the cases, i have observed that there has been braking issue. Especially during snow/icy conditions, the car did not stop. When braking, if there is little ice i would expect it to stop at normal distance. But it crosses the road until some distance, before it comes to complete stop. The car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for some time. I am good fan of prius and it's my 3rd prius in the family since 2005. Honestly, the braking distance & sliding bothering me recently alot.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and am experiencing braking problems similar to the ones described as part of the 2010 model recall. I have lost control over the brakes momentarily several times throughout the past few years of ownership and chalked it up to adjusting to a new make of a car. Now i realize that i am part of a bigger problem, the experience i have is not normal and i do not feel safe. I strongly encourage the nhtsa to broaden the recall to all prius owners who are experiencing the same problem, not just 2010 models or those whose vin number match up to the computer system.
When driving on rough road or over rail road crossing and applying brakesbrakes fail for split second and abs light flashesnothing done to fix issue
I was in stop and go traffic on i275 in tampa in my 2007 toyota prius during morning rush hour.the most i was doing during this time was 15mph.i always stay more than enough behind the car in front of me.i applied the brakes and it was like i was on ice skates.the road was dry but it was like i had no brakes and no control and just slid into the car ahead of me.i told the officer who wrote me up a ticket that my brakes failed, i also constantly told my car insurance and the car repair company to check my brakes because they failed.
I have a2007 prius. My complaint regards the braking system. My issue happens under low speed conditions while braking. While braking and hitting a minor bump or pothole, the brake will completely disengage for a split second and reengage.the stability control light will turn on when this happens as well. This was mentioned to the dealer and their response was "i've heard that before. It's because it has a light front end." seemed like an uninformed answer to me.this issue occurs frequently and has occurred since day one of ownership.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving various speeds to include approximately 35 mph and attempting to slow down to stop the vehicle, the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated. A local mechanic replaced the entire braking systemfor $800. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact was driving approximately 30 mph on an uneven road surface.while braking the vehicle loss slight control and skidded. Suddenly, the skid control warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the driver was able to gain control of the vehicle.the failures occurred whenever encountering uneven road surfaces, and potholes.the failure mileage was 6,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph, approaching a traffic light. When the brake pedal was engaged, the brakes failed to respond in a timely manner. Additionally, the electrical system failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 23,406. The current mileage was 30,000.
When braking & going over a bump in my 2007 prius, it feels like the brakes disengage for a second & car goes faster.if there was a car in front of me i would hit it & if i had to stop suddenly then i'm not confident i could.it is disturbing.feels like the brakes are failing.
I have a 2007 prius. Every time i hit a bump or pothole, the car feels airborne, and the skid control light comes on. The car has terrible traction in wet or snowy weather. I believe that the braking system on all prius should be investigated.
I am experiencing a problem with my '07 toyota prius.i purchased my prius in may of '07 & have approximately 17,600 miles on the odometer.since then i have experienced onapproximately 6 occasions alurching when braking to a full stop at a stop light. I am braking after a slow coast and gradually braking so it is not a sudden action.since it happens so rarely and with no warning and doesn't repeat the problem for months i have not taken my car in to the dealership. After hearing similar complaints re: 2010 prius i called my dealership to see if they could check my car for the same defect. The dealership said it would be difficult to diagnose unless the car would just happen to experience the behavior during a test drive. But for $79 i could bring it in which would document my complaint. I was also told that since the 2010 recall the dealership was being inundated with hypochondriac owner's reporting imagined problems. I think those owner's are more likely to be like me. Just now reporting a hard to replicate incident.i think the investigation needs to be broadened immediately for all prius involved in the floor mat recall as i think that is just an invented problem to cover up the braking/acceleration defect. Updated 04/15/10.
Loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bumpthe abs system is apparently the culprit.2007 toyota prius.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and periodically the brakes slip on dry surfaces.the 'slip' indicator on the dashboard lights up and i feel the slippage.it only lasts a second or two.i brought it to the attention of the toyota dealer a year ago, but they didn't have anything to say about it, and did nothing about it.i have not had any accidents as a result of this, but it is disconcerting.it happens about once a week.
I feel my 2007 toyota prius has a problem with its braking system and have taken it back to the dealer.they have assured me that the abs is working the way it should.this is what happens:when i am driving on a road that is bumpy or has potholes and i have to brake, there seems to be a disconnect or too much of a lapse in time when the brakes finally take.it is especially disconcerting when going down hill.i have had times when going down hill if i wasn't far enough back from the car in front of me, i would not be able to stop in time.....not a good feeling.i am now very cognizant of this fact and have to drive to accommodate my brakes.i should also inform you that the little yellow sliding car on my dashboard lights up when all of this is happening.i've had this car for almost three years now and i must say that it has always acted this way when braking.i should have returned it to the dealer as soon as i noticed it but because it was the first prius i had ever owned, i thought this was normal for this vehicle.i am now feeling less and less confidant about this car.would you ask the toyota company to recall the 2007 prius's as they have the 2010 prius's for the same problem?i do not feel this is asking too much of toyota to fix this problem.thank you
Constant peculiar noises from brake system, premature brake wear computer system had to be re-initialized at 15,000 miles. Brakes pads had to be replaced and rotors resurfaced at same mileage. Brake pedal depressed to the floor before vehicle stopped, it was an emergency stop. These problems have persisted for almost 3 years and the dealer and factory rep. Says it is normal. Arbitrationin favor of toyota. I have never heard these noises in any other vehicle i have driven in 62 years. These noises could be a problem waiting to happen.
On friday, december 4, 2009 at about 4:15 pm, i had a sudden acceleration incident with my 2007 toyota prius. I had not had any prior difficulty with this vehicle in the approximately 34,000 miles i had driven since i bought it new.however at this time when i tried to back the car about 50 feet backwards into a motel parking spot (actually there were 3 open spots in a row), it responded very abnormally.i started the car, put it in reverse and gently applied pressure to the gas pedal. Instead of creeping backwards at ~5 mph as i had intended, the car "took off" at about 30-40 mph. I stomped on the brakes with both feet and initially didn't slow down. I felt an impact as my car grazed a parked vehicle. My car jumped over the curb at the parking lot edge, passed over some short bushes and entered a culvert.somehow i was able to turn the car and it carved a 180 degree curve and came to a halt about 75 feet after it passed into the culvert.fortunately i did make this sharp turn since there is a 4 lane highway on the other side of the culvert.there were no injuries and only slight damage to the other car, but an estimated $7000 of body damage to my car.the police were called as well my insurance company. The owner of the other vehicle was located. My car was towed to a local toyota dealership.since that time, the local toyotaregional office sent out a representative who inspected my car and "during a road test no abnormal braking or acceleration problems were found."i have since been in contact with toyota usa in torrance , ca. I have spoken with a "case representative" who has not been helpful. Finally after 5 or 6 phone calls, i was able to get the address of the legal department. I wrote them a letter on january 20 and have heard nothing from them. I also called and left messages on february 2 and 4.as aphysician interested in public health i don't want my family or anyone else to drive this car.my faith in the toyota company is diminished.
2007 toyota prius - brakesif driving over a pot hole, bump, or any other non-flat surface, the brakes do not work, the car thrusts forward, & the "abs" light flashes.this is likely the cause of an accident i had slipping off the road approximately a year and a half ago.
2007 toyota prius - braking issue on rainy or slick surface. Upon normal braking on a slick or wet surface the car becomes unstable, the abs braking becomes irregular and the car goes into a skid and does not stop in a normal fashion or within a normal braking distance. The same braking response occurs if i hit a pothole while braking. The toyota dealer tells me that this is normal. It is not normal as i cannot drive the car under wet or snowy conditions for fear of an accident. The braking issues noted in the 2010 prius make me wonder if a similar condition exists for the 2007 model year. I suspect that it is the ecu which is faulty.
Date: 02/09/2010 time: 10:01:20 creation date: 02/09/2010 creation time: 09:58:43i would like to report a braking/traction control/loss of engine power safety problem with my 2007 toyota prius. The problem happens while driving on snow covered flat road surfaces (1 inch of snow), snow covered hilly roads (1 inch of snow), and bumpy road surfaces. Whenthe traction control system (trac) engages on these road surfaces, i lose the ability to brake and also lose power to the engine simultaneously.i have had four (4) near-accidents due to this safety problem. 1.snow covered (1 inch of snow) going downhill (slight hill)- lost brakes after trac traction control system engaged was unable to stop car - went through stop sign. Car went onto busy highway (50 mph zone) and would not stop. Luckily no cars were coming and i avoided a very serious accident. 2. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) going downhill - lost brakes after trac traction control system engaged and almost crashed into cars that were slowing down ahead of me. 3. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) going uphill - trac traction control system engaged and i lost all engine power as i was turning left up a steep hill. I almost crashed into large rocks at the roadside. I was able to avoid a crash. 4. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) driving on flat road surface. I turned off of snow covered road into a parking lot area. Trac traction control system engaged and i lost the ability to brake. My car went at least 15 feet in the parking lot area before stopping. Luckily there were no parked cars there and i did not have an accident.a recurring problem with trac and loss of engine power also occurs on the hilly road leading up to my house. When the road is snow covered (1 inch of snow) or icy the trac traction control system engages and i lose all power to the engine. It makes it nearly impossible to get my car up the hill due to the loss of power when trac engages!
I was driving my 2007 toyota prius in heavy rush hour traffic and cold, wet snowy conditions this past friday night.my brakes failed to engage twice.the first time i was going 5-10 mph and stepped on the brake to maintain a safe following distance with the car in front of me, which had stopped.it was as if the car was in neutral and a yellow light started flashing on the dashboard (i think this was the abs system light, but i don't know) and i fortunately coasted to a stop before hitting the car in front of me.there was no skidding or sliding, just a non-response from the brakes.the second time occurred about 10 minutes later and i was again traveling at slow speed and attempted to brake to stay a safe distance from the car ahead.this time i repeatedly pressed hard on the brake and initially there was no engagement and then after approx 5 sec the brakes did engage and i again was able to avoid a fender bender.i drove the car home (white-knuckled) and it has been parked in my driveway over the weekend - we experienced a major snowstorm and i have not been able to drive anywhere.tomorrow i am going to see if i can get the car towed to a dealership because i don't want to drive it.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began abnormally sliding toward the left. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle toward the right but the vehicle would not change direction. The contact then attempted to brake but the vehicle would not stop. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle which resulted in a single vehicle rollover crash. The air bags did not deploy.the police appeared on the scene and speculated that the front passenger side tire blew prior to the crash.a police report was available. An ambulance also appeared on the scene as the contact sustained minor injuries.the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot.the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The failure and current mileage was 43,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the contact depressed the brake pedal.she crashed into some bushes on the side of the road and proceeded to a complete stop.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was able to be driven to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure.the failure occurred another time and caused a rear end crash.there were no injuries.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 24,000.updated 11/25/08.*ljthe consumer stated the second time the incident happened, she stepped on the brake, the pedal went down to the floor with no resistance and the consumer crashed into another vehicle. Updated 11/25/08.
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states accelerator and brake problems *tgwthe consumer stated while driving the vehicle, at times it would feel like either the brakes momentarily disengaged and/or the vehicle would suddenly surged slightly for a second.
I was driving in the right lane of a 4-lane boulevard.the vehicle ahead in the lane to my left slowed for a car in front waiting to make a left turn, then suddenly veered into my lane.i hit the brakes as hard as i could, but for the first 2-3 seconds, my car didn't slow down.it also didn't make any sounds i would have expected from urgent braking - no screeching tires, etc.i continued to push the brake pedal hard.after 2-3 seconds, the brakes finally grabbed and my car pulled to the right.i considered myself lucky that i had enough room to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that his complaint pertains to the anti-lock braking system on all vehicles.he stated that when driving on a road that is wet, icy, or contains snow, he has to slam on the brakes and depress the brake pedal to the floor in order to stop the vehicle.he stated that the tires lock up one by one, which takes all control of stopping the vehicle out of his hands, as opposed to pumping the brakes and maintaining some control over the vehicle.when the abs is activated, the vehicle shakes, bucks, wiggles, jerks, and makes a lot of noise.the contact did not want to provide any vehicle information other than the year, make, model, and mileage information.the current mileage is 4,000 and failure mileage was 3,000.
I am experiencing a problem with my '07 toyota prius.i purchased my prius in may of '07 & have approximately 17,600 miles on the odometer.since then i have experienced onapproximately 6 occasions alurching when braking to a full stop at a stop light. I am braking after a slow coast and gradually braking so it is not a sudden action.since it happens so rarely and with no warning and doesn't repeat the problem for months i have not taken my car in to the dealership. After hearing similar complaints re: 2010 prius i called my dealership to see if they could check my car for the same defect. The dealership said it would be difficult to diagnose unless the car would just happen to experience the behavior during a test drive. But for $79 i could bring it in which would document my complaint. I was also told that since the 2010 recall the dealership was being inundated with hypochondriac owner's reporting imagined problems. I think those owner's are more likely to be like me. Just now reporting a hard to replicate incident.i think the investigation needs to be broadened immediately for all prius involved in the floor mat recall as i think that is just an invented problem to cover up the braking/acceleration defect. Updated 04/15/10.
While backing out of my parking space at work, my brakes went to the floor and barely stopped the vehicle.alarm was going off, so i pulled forward just enough to see if the brakes were working at all and they were probably 98% gone.i parked, got towed to dealer near my home with aaa.i later found out that a pair of abs skid control relays (2 88263-21010) caused the problem.nothing mechanical failed.these relays caused my entire braking ability to be lost.i believe this is an unsafe design as there is no mechanical connection available at the pedal if you have this electrical problem.some mechanical brakes should be available.the emergency brake is on / off only and no in between.i would like to find what legal remedies are available to me as i am considering changing to a safer vehicle due to this design flaw.as in power brakes, if you lose the power brakes, you can still stop the vehicle, though difficult since there is still a mechanical hydraulic system in place even with a failed power booster.the consumer also stated the master cylinder failed. Updated
Anti lock brakes take a second or two to grab when traveling on bumpy, uneven, bad road surfaces. This has occurred since day one that i received the car and i have allowed extra space to stop because of it. I did ask my dealership 2 years ago about this problem and they could find nothing wrong with the brakes. The most recent incident happened on 4/29/2010 and i slid through a red light. Thank god no one was ahead of me.
I had a 2007 toyota prius that seemed to have issues whenever i would hit the brakes on slick\wet roads or sometimes when i would hit a bump.it felt as if the brakes would not apply and the car would feel like it accelerated forward instead of stopping.usually the brakes would kick in after a second or two of this kind of slipping.however, in early november of this year while taking my son to karate on a wet day we hit a spot of repaired road that caused this to occur again,instead of correcting itself it felt like i had no control of the car and the car veered off to the side of the road, went up an incline and flipped the car onto its side.fortunately in this case no one was injured at all as i was going fairly slow and the car quickly came to a stop when it went on it side.i always thought the issue was with the anti-lock brake system but i recently saw an article about 2010 prius having this issue and i thought i should report that this happened to me on an older version of the prius as well.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While slowing down at 25 mph over a bump or rough surface, the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward and surge. She would lose control for a brief second. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer stated that the behavior was normal with the brakes and did not repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100. The current mileage was approximately 69,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While traveling at a speed of 25 mph over a rough surface the vehicle began to skid and it became difficult to control, the traction control light also appeared on the dashboard when the failure occurred. The dealer was contacted and sent a representative to diagnose the failure. The contact didn't provide any detailed information regarding the diagnosis that the representative found. The contact also noticed that the failure occurred intermittently.the vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were 27,000. Updated 05/14/10. *lj
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving over any potholes in the road at speeds of over 10 mph, the traction warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle also made a loud grinding noise while depressing the brake pedal and they would not engage. The contact confirmed that the brakes felt as if they were "locking." the manufacturer and a local dealer were contacted, both of which were not willing to offer any assistance. No repairs were made to the vehicle. On a separate occasion, the headlights intermittently failed to operate. The dealer replaced the bulbs in both headlights. There were no recalls. The failure mileage was under 1,000 and the current mileage was 20,400.updated 03/04/10. *ljupdated 05/10/10
During turns at times my 2007 pruis will bog down and have no power.i have reported the problem to the dealer and they believe it my be a sensor problem where the abs senses to much spin and cuts power to the transmission.it takes about 5 to 10 seconds to get the power back to the transmission.during this time the car cannot move.
I have a 2007 prius the following has occurred any time driving over rough patches of road or over rr tracks: the car loses traction and power for a sort time until smooth pavement returns. The vsc lamp on the dash shows up when this happens. I shudder to think what would occur on a rough mountain road or in wet weather. This type of event sounds very much like what's being reported bythe drivers of the 2010 prius. In 47 years of driving i've never had a car react in this way. I've compensated by drivingcautiously and wait for traction to return but it doesn't feel quite right when it happens.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately between 20-30 mph on a rough road surface. While braking the anti-lock brake system warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to slow down with a slight loss of vehicle control for a few seconds.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation.the failure occurred whenever encountering an uneven or snow covered road condition. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was no resolution. The failure mileage was unknown.
The braking issues that i have experienced for the 2007 prius within months of buying the vehicle are the same issues that are currently being reported for the 2010 prius.i have a prius with traction control.there are two things with the traction control that happen on a regular basis living in st. George, utah.one is when i come out of a parking lot that has the steep dip for water control the traction control system misfires on dry, clean surfaces and in many cases leaves me dead on the road for a few seconds in which the car will not move at all.this also happens when i drive on roads where there is a drainage lid in the middle of the road, and i am actually not attempting to brake. The second is when i brake.if there is any rough or uneven surfaces, bumps, or dirt roads, i have to anticipate that the braking system will fail and/or i will have to quickly pump the brakes and leave extra braking room.i have not taken the vehicle to toyota because having had a 1999 tacoma whose brakes would fail on a regular basis to the point, for which they continually replaced sensors, i sold it after i had it less then one year, i don't expect toyota to do anything about it.i just drive differently.the speeding out of control, for me, only occurs when i have cruise control on.many times when i press on the brake the car actually speeds up with a jerk or i will look down at my speed and cruise control will have increased it by 10 or 15 mph.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While approaching any type of stop sign and decelerating, if the vehicle traveled over a series of bumps or any uneven road surface, the vehicle would momentarily accelerate and immediately function normally.the contact stated that it felt similar to having depressed the brake pedal and removing his foot midway. The dealer was contacted and advised the him that the vehicle was operating as it was intended. They also advised filing a complaint with the manufacturer, which he did. The manufacturer did not respond. There were no repairs made to the vehicle to date and there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that as he came to a complete stop with his feet on the brake pedal and there was a bump in the road the vehicle would lunge forward and accelerate. The dealer was called, stated that was normal and there was no failure. The contact stated the failure occurred repeatedly whenever he stopped the vehicle. The toyota manufacturer was never called. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I am describing a repeating issue with my 2007 toyota prius.this failure occurs when i drive over bumpy surfaces, a large pothole, or an area with a dip in the road.often, when faced with these conditions, the car stutters and lurches and the vehicle stability assist light flashes.at times, the car's slip and stutter seems to last several seconds after hitting the rough patch in the road.while it seems to exacerbate the problem if i am turning or braking, i should point out that i sometimes experience this lurching and stalling sometimes when i am simply driving along at 35 mph and hit a pothole.it often seems to occur in a situation where braking or turning is involved, but it seems more related to the vsa process.i am reporting this failure because i have seen news reports of an investigation of the 2010 prius model.the description of the brake failure reported in the media are basically the same as mine.
My 2007 prius has the brake problem identified on the 2010 models -- when i go over a pot-hole or bump the brakes "slip."this probably happens once a month and has happened since i purchased the car in the fall of 2007. The brakes grab again as soon as i hit solid road.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving at speeds of 20 mph and depressing the brakes while traveling over a road bump when the vehicle abnormally surged forward.the dealer advised that the vehicle was functioning normal and the vehicle was not repaired.the vehicle did not receive diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 21,000.
Driving on a residential street, speed limit of 35mph, at 5:20pm in evening commute traffic, a normal stop transitioned into an emergency stop attempt and minor accident. When the brake pedal was depressed, did not seem to slow. Upon hard braking, brake pedal all the way to the brake stop, no abs shimmy or increased slowing. (i have never noticed brakes going all the way to the brake stop before, but it happened the following day when driving to body shop for estimate) hit a 2007 toyota tacoma with tow package. Front end damage of 2007 toyota prius estimated at least $3k. No damage to tacoma. San jose pd took report and with no fluids leaking, i drove the car home after the accident.i reported accident to my insurance company and then contact toyota customer service the following day. As previously stated, i drove to local body shop for repair estimate and brakes hit brake stop again (going less than 20mph). Toyota created case file and today (10/05/07) regional toyota inspectoris currently inspecting my vehicle at the local toyota dealership.
While backing out of my parking space at work, my brakes went to the floor and barely stopped the vehicle.alarm was going off, so i pulled forward just enough to see if the brakes were working at all and they were probably 98% gone.i parked, got towed to dealer near my home with aaa.i later found out that a pair of abs skid control relays (2 88263-21010) caused the problem.nothing mechanical failed.these relays caused my entire braking ability to be lost.i believe this is an unsafe design as there is no mechanical connection available at the pedal if you have this electrical problem.some mechanical brakes should be available.the emergency brake is on / off only and no in between.i would like to find what legal remedies are available to me as i am considering changing to a safer vehicle due to this design flaw.as in power brakes, if you lose the power brakes, you can still stop the vehicle, though difficult since there is still a mechanical hydraulic system in place even with a failed power booster.the consumer also stated the master cylinder failed. Updated
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at 20 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel module coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v537000 (steering).the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
On november 14, 2020, my 2007 toyota prius had a loss of steering the steering wheel was no longer connected to the front wheels of the car.parking on a city streetatlantic toyota did not perform the recall on march 12,2013 for the cot recall this is what caused the loss of steering.the car was repaired at a private garage for the loss of steering and the part that failed was the steering intermediate extension shaft the part that should have been replaced under the cot recall done at atlantic toyota.(the shaft replacement depends on whether the bolt hole has a 'countersink', according to the technical instructions issued to dealers, t-cp-c0t-a510-d. The shaft that was removed and, in my possession, has a countersink).how could this happen toyota identified a defective part and issued a recall i brought my car to a toyota dealership and the work was not done. With the loss of steering there is a concern about safety and confidence in the vehicle, and nothing is more important than that. I am sending this email today because we know that something has gone terribly wrong. The system meant to safeguard against faulty vehicles has failed, and it needs to be fixed.
On tuesday, may 26, 2015 at 5:04 pm while traveling at about 57 mph south on hi way 101 at about the mile post 255.5, my 2007 toyota prius suddenly and without any change in steering by me, veered to the right off the road and into the guardrail. There seemed to be no reaction to my frantic steering and braking in the attempt to return the car to the road.after the car hit the guardrail it traveled about 15 feet spun back out into the southbound lane and was hit on the rear right side by a car traveling in the southbound lane.this caused the car to be propelled across 2 northbound lanes of traffic and come to rest with rear of my car embedded into the far side guardrail.miraculously no one was hurt. The police were called and my 61 year perfect driving record was ruined. My car was totaled by the insurance company...updated 08/27/15update 9/15/15*cw*dt updated 4/21/20
The steering on the car failed completely.there was a popping/snapping sound while turning the car, and afterward i could turn the steering wheel without any resistance (much less than usual) and the wheels did not turn at all.a little earlier in the drive i could feel the steering on the car feel a little off: i had to turn the wheel a little more to get the wheels to turn and something just felt loose.i'm incredibly grateful that the final 'snap' occurred while in the parking lot and not while on the highway/at higher speed.apparently fox news ran an article about an incident that describes the same issue: http://fxn.ws/1ezmqpy.*dtas of april 29,2015 consumer stated car has been repaired.
New 2007 toyota prius touring package #6 - 11k miles at this time. Car always leans to the left. Steering tugs to the left, but dealer says alignment is fine. Dealer said left side is 1/2" lower to ground than right side of car. Dealer said that is normal and acceptable. I complained that when i turn right, car seems to roll excessively and feels unstable. When i turn left, car & suspension feel fine - minimal lean or body roll. Purchased car new in jan. 2007. Had front end alignment within a month or two, which improved pulling to the left. However, handling still felt as described above, so i had dealer check alignment again. Dealer said it was within specs. Dealer also advised me at that time that the left side of car was 1/2" lower than right side. I've made several return visits to two different dealers [poway toyota and bob bridge toyota in renton, wa]; both dealers say alignment is ok.
The dashboard don't work sometimes, sometimes tha break light turns on and the breaks stop working it change it self to neutral and the power steering w. Get really hard.. All this hapens when the car is in motion on city streets.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, a warning chime was heard and the steering wheel seized to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a sign. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. *dt
Toyota priusloss of electical power, loss of steering resulting in crashin may 2009 while driving in a residental neighborhood at low speeds, prius lost all power resulting in loss of steering and loss of brakes resulting in crash into a high curb.i had prius towed to toyota dealership and filed complaint with dealership as well as with main california complaint center.they said that it would take them 4 months to investigate complaint.they recommended my storing car at dealership for four months if i wanted an investigation.they would not investigate otherwise.they told me there was no cause for concern and that the power loss must of resulted after the crash. They said that toyota had no safety complaints about power loss or steering or brake loss.i went on line and found same year model recall in australia.they told me the products were dissimilar and not a cause for concern. I disagreed.my routine mechanic at merchants tire and auto could find nothing wrong.i repaired the structural damage and sold the car since toyota assured me there was nothing wrong.toyota corporation's methodology of investigation appears to be designed to stifle any meaningful determination of baseline safety fault.the requirement to store a car for months at owners expense and for driver to have no access for transportation would appear to discourage any meaningful investigation of safety concern.given the current finding of brake and other safety defects in toyota products, i am concerned that the power loss may have been under-reported because of their unethical business practices.i report it to help you determine if there is a pattern of power loss, loss of steering and loss of braking in the prius.
After the car has been parked for awhile, the dashboard was completely black. The car powered on, but there was no speedometer, no fuel display, and no odometer.the car will drive and gas engine and hybrid system works as usual, but there are no power steering, the turn signals do not work, and the wiper does not work.after driving for 5 to 15 minutes, the dash would light up and car drives like normal again and the problems mentioned go away.based on internet research, this seems to a common problem.there are almost identical complaints on this site including nhtsa id number 10544698.significant safety concerns exist due to the temporary lost of power steering, no turn signals, and no wiper during a rain.
I was driving my 2007 toyota prius (only 2 1/2 years old with 10k miles on it) through a curvy road when the vehicle stability control system began turning on and off erratically, much more than was called for on an a mostly smooth road.i could tell something was wrong with the system and that it was malfunctioning, so i pulled over to the side of the road to investigate.unfortunately it was dark and i was on a narrow, windy busy road so i quickly decided there was nothing i could do to diagnose the problem.i got back in my car and continued down the road at a slightly decreased speed 20-25mph.a couple of minutes later i was driving into a curve and tried to turn the wheel.i turned the steering wheel but the wheels didn't react.the steering wheel offered no resistance as i turned it back and forth and i was quickly heading into oncoming traffic and pointed towards a steep dropoff into a canyon.at this time there weren't any warning lights or indicator lights on the dashboard to indicate something was going on, but there was a loud warning beep at some point.after about 2-3 seconds the steering responded again but when it turned back on i was turning so hard on the wheel that my car now veered sharply to my right towards a rock face wall on the side of the road.i recovered on time and pulled over on the side of the road.i was too scared to drive the car, so i had it towed to a toyota dealer.they looked it over and claimed nothing was wrong and that there was nothing more they can do for me.i could have died that night and almost hit many cars.i am petrified to drive my car ever again and worried this could happen to more people, so i wanted to warn your agency.i plan on contacting toyota headquarters as well to complain and insist they check my car because even if this only happens one more time, it could be fatal.
Steering wheel and column of 2007 prius shakes violently and uncontrollably, especially after engine is started for the first time of the day. Dealership found "c1554 power supply relay failure." after contacting toyota about problem they learned it has been reported at least 10 times before.toyota instructed dealership to replace electronic powersteering ecu and 50 amp fuse/block assembly. This problem seems to be a clear safety-related defect in the vehicle (2007 prius), even after earlier prius models had similar problem with power steering and were recalled.
I bought a used and regularly serviced 2007 toyota prius in september 2014 with 69,000 miles. This week of april 5th, the airbag symbol showed up on the dash along with the headlights not working properly. When i took the vehicle in to the local toyota dealership, i was told that the steering wheel spiral coil was broken and ;that my airbag system was disabled. This happened at 85,000 miles. It cost me almost $500 to have this coil replaced. The service manager said this was simply due to normal wear and tear. I also have outside hatch rubber opener that is gooie and sticky and the hatchback door often will not open.updated 10/31/2017
Loss of power steering assist that caused the vehicle to become difficult to keep in the proper lane of traffic. The power steering assist loss remained at all speeds including standing still at a traffic light. The toyota dealer checked the steering and "reset" the steering computer and torque sensor which returned the steering to normal. Several weeks later while driving on the interstate the loss of power assist returned. The car was brought back to the toyota dealer and the same procedure of "resetting" the steering computer was performed. The vehicle's steering went back to normal again ! the dealer stated "no" fault codes were ever present, and toyota denied having an issue with the 2007 steering system. I believe the steering computer does not properly store the torque sensor zero point, thus should be replaced. The toyota dealer disagreed and told me not to worry about it because the vehicle's steering was in perfect operating condition. My concern is the steering will lock up or do something terrible and cause a serious accident !
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began abnormally sliding toward the left. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle toward the right but the vehicle would not change direction. The contact then attempted to brake but the vehicle would not stop. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle which resulted in a single vehicle rollover crash. The air bags did not deploy.the police appeared on the scene and speculated that the front passenger side tire blew prior to the crash.a police report was available. An ambulance also appeared on the scene as the contact sustained minor injuries.the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot.the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The failure and current mileage was 43,000.
While driving the power steering went out suddenly causing a total loss of assisted steering. Which caused an abrupt change in steering ability almost causing me to hit a car while turning.the dealer determined it was the ecm and needed a new one at an astronomical cost of over $1000 to fix.
Steering wheel clunks as it is turned past certain positions.overall, it has a loose feel.toyota inspected it, said it is not normal, but failed to find a solution.
I had my car in for 110,000 mile service on april 25.they changed the oil, rotated the tires, installed a new air filter and said that i needed new front brakes and they cleaned and adjusted the back brakes.yesterday after backing out of the garage the brake light warning light along with the abs and vsc light came on briefly.on interstate 90 nearing downtown cleveland all of these lights came on again along with a noise.i called the toyota dealer and talked to the service advisor and asked if it was safe to go to cleveland and back and he said if the brakes work, itprobably just a switch and it would be ok to bring it in tomorrow.while i still had him on the phone, we lost all power to the vehicle and it decelerated down to 30 before we were able to reach an exit ramp and stop the car in the grass.i was informed today that the problem is a low volt battery that needs to be replaced for $299.at no time did a low battery light come on and i have not had trouble starting the car nor do i have dim lights.we were fortunate that we were not killed on interstate 90 without power, steering or brakes.i think this is definitely a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
After short period of servicing a recall on steering extension shaft #c0t, some of steering wheel buttons stopped functioning due to damages to clock-spring cable. The dealership don't want to admit their technician fault failing to realign the steering wheel to center position. Many of prius second generation hybrid owners been recalled have this issue after fixing the shaft. Is the damaged spring cables already were or due to lack of expertise?
While driving uphill on a curved, shoulder-less road, my car spontaneously shifted into neutral, causing it to lose all power as well as power brake.i attempted to physically hold the gear shift in "drive", but this did not bring power back, nor did it change the light on the dash from "neutral".at first the car would shift into reverse, and i was able to back into a wider part of the road.it then stopped shifting into any gear.i ended up having the car towed home in neutral, with poor (non-power) braking.i've since done a google search and see that this is a recurrent problem with 200-something priuses, based on consumer affairs, toyota nation, prius online, and car problem zoo.
We noticed the red triangle light and so we checked the engine oil. The dip stick was dry. I put oil in the engine and the red triangle went away. I kept an eye on the oil level occasionally i needed to put more oil in the engine.3 months after taking the car for a regular oil change at the toyota dealer the red triangle came up again and this time i spoke to the dealership about the issue. The response was that it would be expensive to repair the car and the best solution was to buy a new car. I was never told about the 2011 tsb for excess oil consumption that toyota had issued.today, july 17th, 2020,i called the dealer to ask about the tsb, and i was told that the tsb has been out for 10 years so i had had until 2017 to qualify. I do not believe i ever received a letter notifying me about the issue. Had i received the notification i would been the first person in line at the dealership.also, my steering wheel feels like it is loose, if the speed is over 45 mph it feels unsafe, the slipperysensor light comes on when i am turning the wheel slightly on a dry road,and there is an excessive noise inside the car even with the windows closed. This happens during highway driving. I am about to donate the car so that it can be used for parts.i love the car now i know to check with nhtsa when i purchase my next car.
This was a first time occurrence for my 2007 prius.i was stopped midway on my mountain, long & steep, dirt driveway trying to park along the rock side.it was too tight to park so decided to continue down to the bottom.i was in reverse and shifted, with my foot on the brake, into drive.the car suddenly bolted forward propelling me through the fence and down a steep embankment to our deck where 12 people were having a dinner meeting.my brakes didn't work, nor did the steering. The bolting force was heard by all on the deck. There is no way i would have pressed the gas by mistake for two reasons: your foot must be on the brake to shift; and as is typical on our steep gravel roads, one never presses the gas pedal while proceeding down.the car propelled 10 or 12 feet forward crossing the drive at a diagonal, crashed through the fence boarding the drop off, and proceeded down the embankment stopping only when it hit the big tree by our deck.to my right were all the guests and my husband, just feet away from the oncoming, out of control car.had i missed that particular tree, i would have rolled down an even steeper ravine because of rocks to bounce off and very sharp drop off.
I own a 2007 toyota prius.at highway speeds the car pulls or starts to swerve to the right or left on its own, and i have to constantly be alert to pull it back into the center of the lane.i read that the corolla has reports about this problem, which prompted me to report it.i have not discussed it with the dealer.the car has low mileage - about 16,000 miles.
- the contact purchased a 2007 toyota prius on february 28, 2007 with 4 miles from beaver toyota of santa fe new mexico.the day after purchasing the vehiclewhile driving over 40 mphitdid not drive straight, it moved left to right.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that this was how the vehicle drove.the service manager explained that these vehicles had many complaintsbecause of the way the vehicle wasaerodynamiclymade, the vehicle tendedto move from side to side going over 40 mphon the highway.the failure mileage was 20, and the current mileage was 300 miles.updated 04/09/07.
The steering intermediate extension shaft in this car was recalled and replaced in 2015.this part was noticed to be failing again by the mechanic while in for an unrelated issue.the mechanic deemed the car to be unsafe to drive as if this part failed while driving i would have been without any steering.both the dealer and i feel that toyota should be responsible for the repairs, which they have declined, but equally as important that all the other cars involved in this recall should be checked.there is also no warning light or any indication for the driver that they may be unsafe.the recall notice would not scan but toyota reference number is below.ref.# t-cp-c2t, date of issue:november 14, 2012*dt
2007 prius touring was steering at low speed to park when the steering column shaft connection to the gearbox steering rack failed and the car steering wheel turned freely but no longer controlled the front wheels. Car could not be steered. Electrical warning lights indicating steering slide then vehicle powered down and could not be moved. Had vehicle towed to toyota dealership. Tech informed me the steering rack was damaged along with the air bag cable coil assembly. Upon dissassembly tech found that the steering shaft connecting the column to the steering rack gear box had stripped and also needed replacement. Total cost of repairs. $2302.65. Out of warranty. 59,980 miles.
The buttons on the steering wheel began to stop working. One by one, each began to fail. I wasn't too worried since they're simply the climate and stereo controls, however, as i began researching all signs pointed to this being the "clock spring" assembly. This also controls the airbag and is a huge safety issue. I went to the dealer who confirmed and said this would cost $500 to repair. When i asked about the airbag they said they do not recommend that i drive the car because the airbag "might not work" anymore. After seeing a sufficient amount of posts here, i wanted to also add my feedback as it appears this is far more widespread than just an isolated incident. I have drive 4 other (non-toyota) vehicles for well above 200,000 miles and never had this issue. My father (automotive mechanic for another car brand) said he's never had anyone come in with this issue before. Considering that toyta prides themselves as having safe vehicles, i would hope that they consider a recall on this life-threatening part failure.
For a months the car im driving has become more and more dangerous from steering to speed ,braking and drastic wobbling of entire car i've taken pictures and video its unbelievable and outrageous.
The traffic report said i lost control on a curve.i was knocked unconscious and do not know.six days before the accident my husband took the car to toyota to replace the headlamp for the third time.he said there was a recall on the steering part ?? and they were going to replace it.they gave us a recite that they had replaced the part with the part number.my husband said they only had it back there for less than 15 minutes.six days later i had an accident stating 'i lost control'.*dt
I bought a new prius 2007 in december 2006 from liberty toyota in new jersey.the car is garaged, serviced regularly, and has never been in an accident.the steering wheel locks up sometimes.we complained about it to the dealership at every service, and we were told that they were unable to get an error code, and hence could not find the problem and correct it.unless toyota acknowledges the problem, and codes the system for such errors, of course the dealership will not get a code.i also pointed out to the dealership that we knew someone who had an accident because her steering in her prius 2006 locked-up and that the 2006 prius had been recalled for faulty air bags (recall id from nhtsa: 06v096000) and electric steering power assist system (recall id from nhtsa: 06v188000).we were then told thatthe 2007 model could not have the same problem as the 2006 model because toyota would have fixed it.the recall on 2006 model steering was made on may 31, 2006.it was much too late for the 2007 models.they were already shipped out of japan.frustrated by the unresponsiveness of the dealership, i called toyota's customer experience number and i was told by an automated message that i should call the dealership.if i wanted to call the dealership, i would not be calling toyota.i then sent an email complaining, now over a year ago, through their website, but never heard from toyota..ever since the steering problems surfaced, we have stopped using the car except for very short runs so that the battery gets recharged.now that toyotas flagship model, the corolla, has steering problems, i am truly worried.toyota has been dismissive and non responsive so far.this needs to be addressed before any more lives are lost.thank you for your help.
My car has a clunking/rattle sound when going over bumps or uneven roads even without brakes slightly engaged. It also does this when driving over 60 mph on smooth roads but if i turn wheels slightly left or right the sound stops and when i turn them back straight it begins again. It is so bad that you can feel it on your feet and strongly thru the steering column. Also the front tires wear heavily on the inside edge.it feels like steering column may be loose at times. Also the horn keeps blowing fuses and when you put a new fuse in the drivers side door will shock you e every time you try to exit the vehicle.and the outside air temp will not read temp. I had new tires put on to replace old front tires and rotated all and balanced and just had new brakes put on from dealship. Radio reception is horrible even though other vehicles in same area get great reception. I love this car but i did buy it used so i am not sure if all recalls have been fixed or if they need fixed again.it seems like a lot of mechanics have no idea what they are doing.*dtconsumer stated vehicle has been repaired.
The steering failed on my prius about 45 degrees into a right turn on saturday, 9 feb 2013. I heard a loud "pop" and my car lost steering completely and immediately. It almost caused an accident with the driver side of a car that was waiting at the stop sign to my right. There was no warning or "feeling" accompanying the steering loss (i.e. It didn't "grab" or "lock"). The steering wheel just suddenly no longer had any effect on the direction of the vehicle.the toyota dealership who investigated found that the spiral cable sub-assembly needs to be replaced, which they claim is not related to any current recall.this doesn't feel like a "normal wear and tear" issue, because it could have caused a serious accident.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the steering column locked. As a consequence he crashed into a wall. He did not sustain any injuries. The insurance company will repair the vehicle, and investigate the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. The current mileage was 110,000.
The first sign of a problem was a squeaking sound coming from the steering column. The next couple of times powering on the car, the steering wheel would jerk as soon as the car received power. This jerking became progressively worse. The next couple of starts, the steering wheel would vibrate violently when backing up and starting to move forward. Finally, it got to a point where, as i was driving away, the powering steering just became disabled. I was unable to drive the car and the info panel was reporting a major system failure in the steering.i was informed after an initial inspection by the dealership that a fuse had blown. After a longer period of time, i was told that the ecu had gone bad and needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at 48 mph, the brakes suddenly locked up and swayed to the left side when he depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for diagnosis. The dealer repaired the axle and driver side body but it was unknown if the dealer repaired the brake system. The contact believed that the rain was a factor in the failure as it caused the computer chip for the brake pedal to malfunction. The braking system for the vehicle failed periodically in rainy weather. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was approximately 60,000.
My 2007 toyota prius' rear hatchback latch rubber covering has melted into black goo.every time i open the hatch it gets all over my fingers.i asked my dealer if toyota had recalled the latch and was told no.i didn't have it replaced then because it is very expensive.however i can't take it anymore and am going to get it replaced before the latch fails to open.it is going to cost $257! this is a safety issue and a defect issue, not a normal wear and tear item.toyota has known about this and done nothing to fix it by issuing a recall. Shameful.
The back hatch door grip handle on the hatch of my 2007 toyota prius no longer functions properly. The rubber grip has degraded and is soft and sticky during warm weather and in cold weather becomes nearly immovable. The back hatch door grip handle frequently jams rendering the car inaccessible through the rear compartment. This is a major cause for concern and is a serious safety hazard.there have been multiple cases of this complaint reported. This rubber grip is clearly a material of poor quality and given the past history of electrical problems toyota has had with the prius it is highly probable that this is one more. Before someone is injured or dies as a result of not having egress from this vehicle toyota needs to be made to take responsibility and provide repairs at no cost.
I bought a scion in '06, my first car i've ever bought. It was wonderful, except that i live in florida and the rubber piece on my trunk handle melted. It melted so much that, to this day, there is a huge glob of rubber on my license plate. Well, yesterday i traded in my scion for a prius. I am having the same issue with the handle! every time i open my trunk, i get black gunk on my hands. Upon research, i found that a large number of people are experiencing this problem with their toyotas.i emailed toyota and addressed them with the issue.they wrote it off as grease dripping from the handle, when if you look at my car, it is clear that there are globs of melted rubber everywhere.they told me it could easily be wiped off and i can't even scrape it off or wash it off with soap and water!i even sent them links to forums with page and pages of complaints with the same issue and they still won't address it.therefore, i decided to report it here.this could potentially turn into a safety issue, if the rubber continues to melt causing the trunk to be inoperable.
We have had some unseasonably hot weather here recently; on the day in question the car thermometer said it was 91 degrees in full shade. The rubber gasket covering the hatch opening switch was attached when i parked. When i came back, it looked like the gasket had literally melted off one of the screws; the covering was just hanging on to screw on the driver's side by a few gooey threads. That left a melted, tar-like residue on the hatch opening switch. Now the switch is covered in gunk and nearly inoperable. The prius does not have a trunk release, and without a repair the hatch is nearly inaccessible. This is a major safety issue because the hatch on the prius is a safety access point (the largest on the vehicle); the hatch is also the only way to access the batteries stored in the rear in case of fire or accident. When i googled the issue, i found multiple reports in hot weather areas of exactly the same issue, but i found no official response from toyota. My understanding is that this is a very common problem, especially here in southern california, and dealerships keep the part on hand in hot weather for exactly this reason.
Dear gentlepersons:toyota must have purchased a batch of defective rubber from a vendor back in 2007 and 2008 because the rubber that you push against to release the locking mechanism for the trunk/hatchback has turned to play dough or sludge on my car.i contacted toyota in may of this year and they disclaimed any awareness of the problem.recently i went online and found it is widely known on sites including prius chat, and when i spoke with my service advisor at my local dealership, he said he was well aware of it, that the same thing happened on his 2008 toyota sienna, and the only recourse is to replace the entire mechanism which costs an arm and a leg.i consider this a safety issue because if the rubber deteriorates enough, my fingers will protrude into the lock mechanism which i surmise would not work and play well with fingers, or may have an electrical current if i make contact.i followed up last week with toyota again, and the rep with whom i first spoke, initially said toyota had no complaints about it, then said that she knew of the issue, and told me to contact my local dealership to see if they were aware of a fix that did not involve a total switch replacement.after i called my dealership as suggested, and my own service advisor shared his personal experience with the issue, i was not able to speak with the original rep at toyota, and the next rep with whom i spoke told me they'd look into it and i'd hear back from toyota within two business days ... That has come and gone.my wife has a 2004 prius and the rubber on the latch looks and feels totally new.i don't think this is a warranty issue (which toyota is now trying to toss out to get rid of me), but instead, a manufacturing defect that has safety considerations.i would really like to know if there's something that can be done.thank you.sincerely,[xxxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The rubber latch that provides access to the trunk area of my 2007 toyota prius has essentially melted.when i touch it my hand comes away with a black gooey substance.in the summertime this is more of an annoyance than anything (i have to carry around wet-wipes, and i often put groceries etc. In the passenger cabin just to avoid accessing the trunk), but in the winter it can be quite dangerous, as the melted latch freezes, making it impossible to open the hatchback.this means that i cannot access my tools, spare tire, snow equipment, or anything else back there.the degradation of the handle latch actually began some time ago (it probably began after i had owned the car for about 4 years) but it has gotten worse over time so i finally decided to try to get it fixed.my toyota dealer wanted to charge me over $300 to replace the part.this struck me as absolutely outrageous given that it appears to be a design defect that creates a serious safety hazard.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and the rubber has "decomposed" off the latch and has made it nearly impossible to gain access to the rear compartment of my vehicle. The rubber degradation has made the sensitivity of the hatch door latch erratic and not working mostly. Its cause me to try to yank the hatch door a couple of times which has cause the latch door handle to come loose.toyota pls address this issue. Thanks
The rubber external trunk latch cover on a 2007 toyota prius has melted to the point where it is either gooey to the touch in warm weather or frozen solid and immovable in colder temperatures. This is a safety hazard because of the location of the battery is in rear compartment on the passenger side and if there was a need to disconnect the battery, it would be nearly impossible to get at, due to the inflexibility of the rubber i am unable to open the trunk and, thus, access the spare tire and any of my repair tools, jumpers, etc. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk. Toyota needs a recall of this defective part and replace at their cost, as the cost to repair it is exorbitant and it is a faulty design.
In july of 2014, i bought a 2007 toyota prius from a family member in nevada, a warm state; i live in minnesota, a cold state. The hatch release rubber seal had deteriorated, and it was tacky to the touch, but the hatch released and opened. When november came, the hatch release would not work; it was a cool november. I believe it is a danger to not be able to open the back hatch in case of an accident.the maplewood toyota dealership service person inspected the hatch release seal and said that someone must have put a chemical on it to damage it. Toyota does not believe that this is a defective part; i believe the part is defective. I am going to have the part fixed, but i believe toyota has created a dangerous situation, especially if someone with a defective hatch release seal travels to a cooler climate than the car has experienced in the past.
I have a 2007 prius and 2-3 years after purchase, the rubber piece under the hatchback melted, making so that it was a sticky black mess and it wouldn't open. It now doesn't open at all and i can not get into my trunk, recently had a battery replaced and my car was stranded, the aaa guy had to crawl to the back w/ seats down from the side of the car. I could not get to my trunk if i have a flat tire in the future. I am out of warranty . My understanding is that toyota is making owners pay 300+ to fix this despite the fact that it is obviously a manufacturing defect. Please assist with this safety concern on all prius vehicles.
The rear door latch cover material has deteriorated and the latch is no longer operating as expected. The rubber material is a soft gummy consistency and the latch mechanism to the hatchback fails to release allowing access to the rear storage area. This area contains the spare tire.
Rubber handle on rear trunk opener/release melted resulting in frozen latch (unable to open truck).vehicle has no alternative way of opening (no inside vehicle release).to access trunk area i must remove either of 2 children sitting in rear seat strapped into child safety seat and lean over back seat.this removal of child opens the possibility that they could get hit in parking lot or along the side of the road when access is a necessity.toyota refuses to repair.have had difficulty over a number of years that has been escalating but at this time the truck will not open at all using the hand release.
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to decompose and turn into a rubbery, gooey mess. It interferes with the use of the hatch as the goo not only gets on the fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism.
The hatch rubber panel has been deteriorating.in winter the rubber panel is hard as a rock.in summer, the panel is melting and losing its form.it makes the opening of the trunk challenging.in summer months, the panel is gooey and makes fingers dirty.i am concerned that i cannot open hatch in case of emergency.
- the contact purchased a 2007 toyota prius on february 28, 2007 with 4 miles from beaver toyota of santa fe new mexico.the day after purchasing the vehiclewhile driving over 40 mphitdid not drive straight, it moved left to right.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that this was how the vehicle drove.the service manager explained that these vehicles had many complaintsbecause of the way the vehicle wasaerodynamiclymade, the vehicle tendedto move from side to side going over 40 mphon the highway.the failure mileage was 20, and the current mileage was 300 miles.updated 04/09/07.
The rubber cover on the rear exterior hatch latch melted and is like tar. Big sticky mess every time i use the hatch which is often.the latch now also sticks sometimes. Dealer wants $260 to fix it. Why isn't toyota covering this obvious defect?
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to deteriorate and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer of 2011.the issue has worsened and yesterday i was unable to open the rear hatch whatsoever.
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has deteriorated and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer of 2014. The issue has worsened and this winter i have been unable to open the rear hatch whatsoever.this is a serious safety concern as i cannot access my spare tire, jumper cables, or anything else in my trunk in any other way.
Like so many others with a 2007 prius, my hatch back rubber latch started getting sticky and then slowly started deteriorating to the point where i couldn't open the hatch door.i took it to maita toyota in sacramento and asked if they would fix it, but they charged me.i'm seeing that some people complained to toyota and got this paid for.i'm going to see if i can get reimbursed for this.i'm glad people put their complaints here to see.
Back hatch latch or opener is sticky and rubbery and failing.seems like melting.
My toyota prius has a rubber hatch latch covering that has melted and has turned to a gooey substance that attaches to your fingers when being opened. It appears to have impacted the ease of opening the hatch. This appears to be a safety concern because of the difficulty to open the hatch. For example if the tire is needing to be changed i am afraid that the entry may be hindered due to the apparently defective latch cover. What i would like is for nhtsa to follow up with toyota on why this part has not been recalled.the rubber cover on the hatch release handle of my 2007 toyota prius has melted into a sticky, black tar substance. It is very difficult to open. Please help.
The trunk handle had melted off, making access to the spare tire impossible in the heat.
The rubber handle on my 2007 toyota prius melts in the summer and freezes in the winter. If it's cold outside it's impossible to get into the car through the tailgate which could present a serious safety issue should the rest of the doors be unusable in an emergency. In the summer, i'm able to get into the drunk but it leaves a black residue on my hands that takes a few days to clean off entirely and it can be very hot to the touch if left outside on a hot day.
I am unable to open my rear hood latch.there is a covering on the latch that is sticky, gooey and impossible to open manipulate and use. I have found numerous other complaints on the web (see, for example: http://www.meyersonstrategy.com/2013/09/toyotas-sticky-2007-prius-hatch-problem.html).it has gotten worse over time.given the widespread nature of this problem, i believe that toyota installed a faulty latch and should replace the latch at no charge.
2007 toyota prius, back hatch release, rubber piece.this piece has deteriorated and it difficult to open back hatch.i have had this problem for about 1 year.i have done research and see this is a common problem in these 2007 toyota vehicles.i believe this to be a hazard and would think toyota would have recalled this piece as there are so many complaints.
On the trunk is a door latch with a plastic cover.the plastic cover has melted or is disintegrating.there are many posts on google if you search for the terms "prius trunk latch melt".considering i don't drive very often my car is almost always covered in the garage.plus i live in hawaii so heat shouldn't be too much of an issue like other states.this isn't my picture but it shows what mines looks like.http://priuschat.com/attachments/p1000894-jpg.22615/.
The check engine light for the electrical system illuminated. I contacted a-1 toyota dealer and they diagnosed leak on rear window. Heard water sloshing in the car. Water leaked into cargo area. The weather strip was replaced.
The hatchback handle/release is soft and gooey, and at times the release to open the hatchback will not work. Gooey black substance gets all over hands and fingers when you try to "pop" the hatchback. Unable to get the trunk to open on a couple of occasions. There is no internal release switch inside the car. Since the spare tire is in the trunk, there could potentially be no access to the tire.this seems to be a common complaint on this site, including nhtsa id numbers: 10541882, 10541772, and 1053526.
The hatchback handle/release is soft and gooey and at times the release to open the hatchback will not work.gooey black substance gets all over hands and fingers when you try to "pop" the hatchback.unable to get the trunk to open on a couple of occasions. There is no internal release switch inside the car.since the spare tire is in the trunk, there could potentially be no access to the tire. It was discovered the day after we bought the car (used).contacted dealer, who quoted us $300+ to repair. Have not had it repaired yet.
On our 2007 prius, the rubber cover for the rear trunk hatch has melted into black goo.this degradation doesn't appear to be due to heat, since the car has been kept in a cool garage.the rubber itself effectively turned into tar, coming off on our hands and dripping onto the bumper at times.the melting has also made it difficult to open the rear trunk, as the gooey rubbery mess appears to be interfering with the action of the switch that releases the hatch.
The vinyl(?) material that covers the latch to open the back hatch is melting and sticky. Like so many other 2007 prius owners i love my prius but am disappointed with toyota for not taking care of this problem.the dealership states that it is not under warranty and the cost for the replacement switch (i was told the fix is to replace the whole switch because they don't sell a replacement piece of vinyl only) is $70, this is the cost for the part only, not including labor.after the hassle of multiple recalls on this car it is unfortunate that toyota refuses to take care of a problem that so many owners are experiencing.
Cover over hatch has turned to goo and hatch release no longer functions. This appears to be a potential safety issue since the door can not be operated. The vehicle has been kept in a garage when not in use since purchase, so weather would not be a factor.am wondering whether this was a factor in the early demise of the 12v battery.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
I cannot open my hatchback in cold weather. The rubber piece is very hard in cold weather not allowing me to engage mechanism for opening hatchback. If it was made of a pliable material in cold weather i think it would open. Please get toyota to fix this problem.
1. After i opened the automatic electric garage door and waited for my wife to enter from our home and seat herself in the front passenger seat i started the vehicle, geared it into reverse to prepare to back out of our attached indoor garage.2. As i started to back up, proceeding not more than about 18 inches, we heard a loud explosive sound accompanied by a tremor and shattering glass at the same moment. Immediately i shut off the engine and both of us exited the vehicle. We discovered that the right rear gas pressurized strut had exited with such force through the rear hatchbach trunk lid window shattering the glass andthe impact of the strut had damaged the metal railing of the garage door. Had anyone been in the path of the strut they could have been killed. The back of the vehicle was at least two feet inside the open garage door. The rear trunk lid did not collide with any part of the garage door. There were no injuries.3. Upon my insistence the vehicle was towed to our dealer for inspection. And eventually repaired. I have most of the old parts at my home.
The problem has occurred whenever the donut tire is being used on the vehicle as a temporary replacement for a flat tire - this has occurred on both the two occasions that in which i have had to used them both times on the front tires, once on the left tire and the second occasion, most recent on the left.apparently, the donut tire because of its smaller diameter causes the car's slip differential system to activate (surmised by the icon i see on the dash when this occurs), often for periods of half the driving time - what then happens is that there is a total loss of engine power to the drive chain, the car cannot accelerate or even maintain speed - it essentially coasts or slows.this occurs even when/if the accelerator pedal is depressed to try to feed power to the wheels - the engine is unresponsive.intermittently, the power is restored, and then the cycle begins again. Although i have not had an accident due to this loss of vehicle control, i consider myself lucky not to have.use of a donut tire is the only option open to temporarily replacing a flat tire.i think that this system's response to use of the donut tire (which is manufacturer's supplied) is a defect that is dangerous.a driver must be able to maintain and control vehicle speed to prevent and/or remedy a dangerous situation.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Latch on my 2007 prius is melting and sticky, leaving black residue on my fingers when i open it.it is difficult to open at times in addition.
The rubber rear hatch release button (wide rubber piece which activates an electrical switch) first became sticky and black rubber would stick you your hand. Then the rubber piece hardened and became so hard (and cracked) that the rear hatch release does not work. This is a safety issue in addition to making the trunk unusable. Toyota owners of this model year frequently report this problem in all climates, toyota clearly has a manufacturing defect in the rubber material they used for this model year and should perform these repairs for no charge.
The rubber on the handle / latch on the back hatch of my 2007 prius has degraded to the point of melting / falling off. Sticky tacky rubber has been a problem for a while, but now the piece just melted onto the bumper. It is not a particularly hot day comparatively, so must have just finally degraded to the point of falling off while i was parked. This appears to be a common defect, and i would like toyota / dealership to cover fixing this: http://www.meyersonstrategy.com/2013/09/toyotas-sticky-2007-prius-hatch-problem.html.
I got unintended high speed and i could not stop the car. It stopped because the wheel was hit by the curbe
The gas tank design toyota prius from at least 2007 and until 2010, contains no actual fuel gauge.in the northern states with severe winters this results in owners frequently running out of gas when they think they still have ample fuel as shown by multiple complaints found on the internet, and for us on a trip in february to march 2015 we were in serious fear of running out of gas when in fact if the specification for capacity has any meaning we still had over 4 gallons of fuel.we got so worried, we stopped at a brothel in nevada so my wife could ask how far to the nearest gas station.when we got to the gas station the fuel pump indicator was even blinking to indicate we were in danger of running out of fuel, yet the car filled up with only 65% of its rated fuel capacity.running out of gas unexpectedly is especially dangerous in the toyota prius because so much depends on electricity including the steering to get the car off the road.there is no guarantee it cannot happen when the battery is already at maximum depletion or the main battery itself has failed but not yet been replaced in which case the car is totally dependent on continuous fuel flow.it certainly came as a shock to me to learn that what is displayed is no better than a grossly inaccurate estimate of remaining fuel, or about to run out fuel level.toyota should be forced to recall all of these vehicles for fuel system replacement in the interests of safety and keeping people from being killed for running out of gas at the wrong time and stopping dead on the highway. As these cars age, they become more dangerous because it is only a matter of time before they will be driven with a bypass of a defective main battery, but epa regulations preventing alteration of anything emissions related will make these cars road hazards across the nation if the problem is not dealt with.
The rubber covering the external hatch latch at the rear of my 2007 prius has degraded to the extent that the latch no longer functions properly. This is a design flaw for the 2007 prius and very dangerous as it will not allow access into the trunk area in case of emergency. Because of the melted/degraded rubber my wife can no longer get into the trunk and i can only get into the trunk at random intervals with severe pressure placed on the rubber/switch area. It could be impossible for me to reach the spare in an emergency. It could also damage the electrical system with the pressure needed to make it work. This is clearly a toyota design and materials problem and should be fixed by toyota before someone gets hurt.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
Water collects in wheel well when driving in wet conditions.
The trunk latch cover has melted and the latch will not function most of the time.the problem started a couple of years ago.i have not replaced the latch due to the cost, but now it is worse and i often cannot open the hatch.the rubber cover on the latch gets soft and gummy in warm weather and gets black rubber on my fingers.i see numerous complaints on this issue and would assume there are many more owners who have not registered a complaint and may have paid a high price to get this fixed.it should be a recall by toyota to fix for free and reimburse owners who have already had this repaired.
The hatchback handle/lock has melted. Now when it's very cold you cannot open it without considerable force. My 16 year old daughter is driving the car and she can't get it open.
The rear hatch latch rubber cover has dissolved over the last couple years to the point you can no longer open from outside. If someone was in an accident you could not open the rear hatch door and you are trapped inside of the vehicle with no time to get yourself out or pull anyone else out, i have seen online complaints about this going back into 2011. This is happening on a lot of cars, especially toyota prius's. As of right now i can not open the hatch door on my 2007 prius. It has just gotten worse until now when it will not open. I used to have to fight by pushing down and pulling up, but it will not open at all now.
The back door latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door. Sometimes it required considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I cannot open it anymore as the latch broke. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard. Blue 2007 prius in cupertino, ca.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
The plastic weld process or other type of gluing process used to make the vehicles exterior front and rear turn signal, brake and back up light lense assemblies or housings fails. All four, two front and two rear, exterior combination light lense assemblies suffer this premature and serious failure. When these exterior lenses begin to fail they allow water intrusion from the exterior of the vehicle. This allows moisture to penetrate into areas of the lense assembly which support all of the light bulbs used to warn or signal other drivers or pedestrians. At a very minimum this problem results in premature bulb failure for all of the signaling systems specified above. Researching your site this problem has been reported to you many times and toyota motor corp. Is also aware of this problem. What you don't seem to be aware of is the most serious concern resulting from this problem; if the right (passenger side) rear lense suffers this problem and begins leaking, the water runs or drains directly into the interior 12vdc starter battery well. This battery well is as deep, or deeper than the factory installed 12vdc starter battery is tall and can result in water overtopping the battery. This causes shorting/grounding across the positive/negative 12vdc starter battery terminals. This prevents the operator from starting the vehicle and cuts off power to all 12vdc electrical systems including emergency flashers. It could easily result in serious damage to the 12vdc starter battery and many expensive 12vdc electronic components or systems. This problem is more serious in areas that receive high amounts of rainfall. I called a toyota authorized dealership, lum's auto center, and reported my car wouldn't start. They suggested i bring it in. After 4 days they were unable to find the problem. No diagnostic codes were logged. This is a serious problem needing immediate attention!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the sun, the dashboard melted and left a shiny substance which caused a reflection on the windshield that obstructed the contact's visibility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
The headlights work intermittently and have needed bulb replacement 3 times so far. Also all the tail light and the tag lights went out at the same time recently and required bulb replacement. When driving we had no idea the lights were out and only found out when we were pulled over by police. This constitutes a very dangerous situation in my opinion. Also the hatchback handle sometimes fails to work due to the rubber cover deterioration.
The rear hatch release has become inoperable due to a deteriorated rubber cover.fixing the problem requires replacement of the entire release assembly.the area for the spare tire and hybrid battery are inaccessible until the latch is replaced.
Another complaint regarding the rubber cover of the 2007 prius hatch release/latch.the rubber covering has deteriorated and degraded in a way that causes it to melt and become sticky in warm or hot weather; touching the cover causes the material to stick to fingers, and is very difficult to remove, requiring the use of a solvent cleaner.in cold and freezing weather, the cover becomes very stiff and not flexible, and is impossible to press, causing the hatch to be impossible to open.this is a basic operational problem, rendering the hatchback non-functional - it can't be opened, or if it can be opened it leaves a substance on the driver's body.also a safety issue, as when the hatch can't be opened this is essentially being locked out of the trunk where the spare tire and safety equipment are located.dealer will charge approximately $300 for part and labor to repair this.i've called toyota customer service, and their response was: "it is no longer covered under the warranty, and there is no recall for this, so toyota will not be covering this repair."i did a search in the nhtsa complaint database and found 147 owners with the exact same problem.very discouraging and irresponsible that toyota will not take responsibility and assist owners with resolving this issue.
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has deteriorated and has become more and more difficult to open the hatch.tonight it is very cold out and the mechanism stuck again and would not open.i tried unlocking to make sure it didn't re-lock the doors and pulled again on the latch and the whole back part broke off in my hand.the combination of the sticking and the cold made the plastic piece that is all that it is holding the latch brittle to the point of simply breaking while trying to open the hatch.
The back latch to the trunk/hatch is defective. The rubber exterior part has melted and is all gooey and sticky. In the winter time it freezes. We are unable to open or use the trunk. This is a safety issue and also can not access spare or compartment. This is a faulty part and there have been thousands of similar reports. I would like this fixed as is a manufacturing flaw and defect.
Rear hatch latch release button is rubber. It has deteriorated releasing black substance onto fingers, it is sticky and button does not release as well as before.
The rubber on the rear hatch release has deteriorated causing difficulty or impossibility of opening the rear hatch. This could pose a safety issue in an emergency.
Brake system:abs warning malfunction light will illuminate when brake is tapped, but there is no malfunction or issue. Have to turn off vehicle to reset it. Handle on rear door/hatchback door: handle melted into a black gooey mess, hatchback could not be opened. Went to dealership, they would not fix without charging me even though they admitted it was a known issue with the vehicles. The first quote we got was almost $300 to fix, waited a couple of months, dealer finally dropped to $138 to fix it. This is obviously a known defective issue--no one should be charged anything. It is a safety issue as the door cannot be opened in an emergency.why toyota will not fix this without causing their customer's potential danger/harm speaks volumes to them not caring about the customer. Dashboard warping:dashboard on driver side buckles up where it meets the edge of the windshield, was told it was in issue with the material that the dashboard was made from. Very poor quality to have this happen.
On my way home from work on the frontage road along i-5.my tires hit the gravel and i lost control.i went through the grass on the side of the road down a dip and landed on the passenger side of the car on the railroad tracks.i began to roll and rolled the car from side to side at least 15 times.a row of trees is what stopped me.the engine was still running and i was still buckled in the drivers seat.i had to kick out the windshield in order to get out of the car.i went to emergency that night where i was x-rayed and checked out.i ended up with only major bruising on the left side of my body,the chp that responded was sure i was dead.they told me they expected to see a dead body in the car.i barely escaped with my life and the air bags never deployed in the car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While parked, the contact noticed that he rubber cover on the hatch release latch was melted and making it difficult to open the hatch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated to the contact that the hatch release assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Rear hatch release latch has been getting stick to the touch and increasingly difficult to open.tried cleaning the latch and discovered that the rubber covering the latch seems to be melting.checked online and discovered that this seems to be a common problem and, if not corrected, will likely result in latch release switch failure.the location of the rubber latch release cover protects it from direct sunlight and there seems to be no reasonable explanation for the failure of this part other than a defect in manufacture.
The trunk latch has melted making it very sticky/gooey in hot weather and frozen solid (immovable) in cold weather making it difficult to open the hatch. The situation continued to worsen to the point of while attempting to open the trunk yesterday the entire back piece fell off the car. I can no longeropen the hatch at all. This is both a serious safety issue (a life saving access point) and a serious quality defect that toyota has chosen to ignore.in addition, the cost toyota is charging for repair is exorbitant (over $500).also, i've noticed that there are no complaints on later model prius', so it appears that toyota has fixed the problem at the expense of many.i do hope that nhtsa will look into this issue.
Rear door opener !! rubber melted and block door opener (lock unlock system) .
Sometimes the dash won't light up other times the car won't shut off plus on the tailgate the little electrical piece fell off where you open the trunk
The trunk handle has melted - turning the rubber into a sticky goo - and one is unable to open the trunk. Local toyota dealer removed and replaced the rear hatch switch at the cost of $310.22..the local toyota dealer informed me that this repair was not unexpected in that a similar problem on the scion has been identified and is being repaired by toyota at their expense. Other reports on the web highlight the same problem with the prius. Request have been sent to toyota to cover the cost of this repair, but they have refused to pay for this defect.
The cover to the back hatch latch has melted into a gooey black mass this makes it difficult(at best) to open the back hatch. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk,.since the spare tire and tire changing gear (jack, wrench, etc.) are stored in the back, this is a serious safety hazard. This is an obvious defect in the material used for the latch cover - the deterioration of this part can in no way be attributable to neglect or abuse on the part of the driver/owner of the vehicle.should be recalled and replaced by toyota.
The rubber trunk release is cracked, melted and does not function in cold weather.it is a sticky gooey mess in hot weather. The estimate to replace it is $187.it is not covered under the warranty.the dealer claims it is not a safety issue.i think that if you are not able to open a door to your car, it is a safety issue.how, for instance would i be able to remove my spare tire in the event of a flat tire.big safety issue.what if i was in an accident and the only accessible way out was the hatchback? big safety issue.really.
The main dash.display, speedometer, will not show up due to electric problem.power from rear, aux, battery is interrupted some how. The cruise control will be inop in this situation.there is no way of knowing when the condition will show up, butwhen door is opened, the indicator light will not come on.car will have been parked, turned off.different fixes on the net.my fix is to in plug rear battery's 2 connections, wait then hope, and try again
During the summer of 2011, we noticed the trunk latch mechanism to be sticky and melting, leaving black stuff on our hands.we live in southwest ohio, so temperatures are usually in the 80s-90s in the peak of summer.at times, this would cause the trunk latch not to work, and we couldn't open the trunk.during the fall months, things improved, and it wasn't as much of an issue.once the colder winter months began, the trunk latch began to stick and wouldn't open when it was cold.i can recall several times trying to open the trunk unsuccessfully.again, things improved once temperatures warmed up in spring.the whole cycle started again in the summer and repeated over and over.over time, the part that the latch is connected to began to feel loose.i asked about it during my routine 80k mile service, and they said that the whole part would need to be replaced, not just the latch.although we have the extended warranty coverage, apparently it was not covered and we could not afford to replace it at that time.well, this february, the trunk latch was once again malfunctioning and would not open while running errands.at one location, i tried opening the trunk, squeezing the melted button, and the entire part that the switch is attached to (including the push button lock, the back-up camera, etc.) broke off of the car.i am 30something woman with average strength, and i don't feel i was being overly aggressive on trying to open the car.i believe this was due to the part not functioning and over time, the connections were just too weak.this should not have happened from normal wear and tear, and it is clearly a defect by the manufacturer.i have read online that this issue has occurred on many other toyota prius vehicles of the same age.i believe that toyota needs to issue a recall and refund the $312.03 i had to spend to repair a defective part.
The material in the trunk door handle is dissolving and or disintegrating.i recently researched the defect on the internet and observed what i was experiencing has been previously documented in other complaints. In a recent visit to a toyota service center for routine maintenance i presented what was happening and was told the vehicle repair was out of the warranty period and there would be a charge if i wanted the repair. The charge imo was excessive for something that imo was a built in defect and deserves a recall.
The rubber trunk release melted this summer, creating a sticky mess and making it difficult to open the trunk. Had to try numerous times with great force to open the trunk. Now that the temperature has dropped, the rubber bar is frozen hard and i cannot depress it to open the trunk. This is a serious safety issue in the event of an emergency.
The black rubber on the hatchback latch has melted and makes opening the hatchback difficult. The black goo sticks to the hand and is very messy because it gets on anything touched including clothes, door handles and children. The melted rubber interferes with the latch such on some occasions, the hatchback does not open.
The rubber cover over the rear hatch latch got soft and would stick onto my hands. I had to pay to have it replaced. Also my breaks grab especially when the weather is damp.
Back hatch handle melts in hot weather and gets tar on fingers and drips on car body. The only way toyota has to fix this is to make consumer pay for a new rear handle assembly.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact statedduring the winter, when he attempted to open the lift gate it failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. The vin was unavailable.
The rear lift gate latch on my toyota prius has stopped functioning. The exterior rubber over the latch mechanism/switch has melted, turned gummy and will no longer function to open the lift gate. In cold weather the latch has been even more difficult to open and the trim piece containing the trunk hatch latch fractured in sub-freezing weather while trying to get the latch to release. The car was parked with light snow falling. I can no longer open the trunk of my car from the outside. This is a safety hazard as i can not access the rear hatch of my car in an emergency and defeats the primary purpose of a hatchback car which is access to the car's interior. The car jack and emergency spare tire located just behind the failed hatch latch. I had to pay over $500+ to have toyota replace the failed hatch latch switch and surrounding trim piece.
Exterior rear hatch latch handle sticky/melting. Must use rag to avoid touching the mess when using the door. Latch and lock operation has become unreliable and hatch must be slammed to ensure closure. Practically identical to complaint id 10632829.
2007 prius rear hatch latch melted off.the rear hatch will not open.there is no way to get to emergency equipment and spare tire.this is an extreme safety issue.please issue a nation recall as this repair is not covered by under warranty.
The rubber on my trunk release has turned to a tarry mess making it very difficult to open and leaving black tar all over my fingers.when the release does not work, i have pull out my keys to press the unlock button or open the car to press the unlock button which sometimes releases it but not always.i opt not to use my trunk because it is so terribly inconvenient and frustrating now, especially when i am juggling packages and/or kids.i am terribly disappointed that toyota is not taking ownership of this problem as i see many posts dealing with this very same issue.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and the rubber has "melted" off if the latch and has made it nearly impossible to gain access to the rear compartment of my vehicle. It began with numerous black and sticky fingers then progressed to chunks of gooey of what i think was plastic coming off into my hands and has ended up being an almost impossible task to gain access via the back end of my car. From a very quick search of the internet, this appears to be a wide spread problem and everyone is getting the same answer i am getting from toyota....pay up!! this has to be a mfg defect. I live in north texas so yes, it does get hot here but melt the plastic off your car hot, i think not! please help us!
Liftgate handle latch mechanism deteriorated (inside the exterior handle, not the actual connection down near the bumper). This is a known 2007 prius problem both within this database and in online forums, if you search. Probably part of the 'rubber parts / gasket turning into goop' problem discussed elsewhere. Should be a dealer warranty repair as it is expensive defect to fix, $600 or so, entailing removing panels from the inside etc and replacing the switch. I called toyota and they gave me a case number but that is all thus far. Lexington toyota dealer (mass.) said they had never heard of it, which seems unlikely.
The rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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. I thought that this might be a singular issue, but have found that this has happened to several car owners. Toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs, 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'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:http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...runk-hatch-release-rubber-piece-melted-4.html
I was driving in heavy traffic about 20 or 25 mph the cars in front of me stopped, when i applied the brake nothing happened, my car crashed into the rear of the car in front of me. The time was about 2:30pm july 10/2012 the car had just been serviced by a toyota dealer on june 28th/2012 for the 30,000 mile check up. We live in west los angeles.
Faulty liftgate handle.the rubber melts in warm weather, leaving a sticky black tar on your fingers that will not wash off.this rubber melts into the mechanism such that the liftgate is no longer operational.toyota knows about this faulty batch of rubber that was used, but so far refuses to recall the faulty mechanism in the us.the liftgate would only open intermittantly, with a lot of effort about a year ago.now, it will not open at all, so we are taking it to the dealer for repair.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle rear hatch door seal failed and allowed water to penetrate the rear passenger side floor board. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 86,000.
The rubber covering on the rear hatch opening mechanism is melting.i have two other model year prius vehicles (2004 and 2006) and this has not occurred on those - only on this 2007 car.it is becoming difficult to open the hatch and it will probably fail completely soon.
The rear hatch is extremely hard to open in the summer and now in the winter even harder.i feel this is a safety hazard. My car is parked under a carport winter and summer.i have less than 80,000 miles on the vehicle. I need to be able to get in the rear hatch to change a tire or get a fire extinguisher in case of emergency and i sometimes can't get it to open.is there some way toyota can help make this right.the rubber part that you press is harder than a stick and won't release. This happens some times at the grocery store parking lot or at any store parking lot.sometimes it happens when i arrive home and can't get my groceries out because the hatch won't let it release.is this a defect that can be corrected?
Release button for 2007 toyota prius hatchback has defective rubber, which deteriorates prematurely and leaks hydraulic fluid used to actuate the door release.after a while, door will not open, and requires replacement of release mechanism.
Hatchback will not unlock.the rubber that covers the latch has degraded to the point where it is sticky in the warm weather and rock solid in the cold weather where you can no longer press it to open the truck.
The rear hatch handle assembly has melted completely into a gooey mess.this handle was replaced by toyota under warranty in 2009.. And the replacement melted completely as did the original equipment.but now this will cost appx. $300 to replace.there is other way to open the rear hatch .this part is clearly defective and results in no way to access the spare tire and other safety equipment in the hatch. Update 9/15/15*cw
Within the handle for the rear hatch of the 2007 prius there is a strip of rubber which i assume is to prevent moisture from penetrating into the interior components and it may also shield some electrical wiring.this piece of rubber is becoming soft and melting. Whenever we open the hatch, our fingers and hands are stained with a black gooey substance that's difficult to remove from our hands. This has been a problem ever since we purchased the vehicle in 2011. It seems to me that a body part should last more than 4 yrs and since we purchased used, it may have already been gooey before we purchased.
The switch sub-assembly, lug (part# 84905-47010) part for the rear door handle started to melt.black tar like material would get on your hands and under the fingernails. The entire part was decomposing and the door lock would not work as it should.searched the internet and found many other 2007 prius cars doing the same thing. Called toyota, and they said during production they used an adhesive for insulation.this adhesive, when exposed to heat (normal summer conditions), would emit chemicals that would cause the rubber to melt, or decompose.toyota said that they would do nothing, and offered to clean the rubber.i told them it is like tar not rubber!this is not a cosmetic problem, it could lead to more damage to the car.i purchased a new part for $84.31, and will install it.also contacting the bbb.
I cannot open the hatch of my prius.this is a major safety concern.in all prius base models that i know of the handle literally melts off of the car making it impossible to open the hatch.this is a serious issue in the case of an emergency.the dealership charges up to $300.00 to fix this issue when it is quite obvious it should be a recall.it is completely insane that they are making prius owners pay this and are making an insane amount of money off of its consumers when we were sold a faulty part.
The rubber cover on the rear hatch handle is defective and melting.this causes the rear hatch to stick, not allowing access to the rear hatch when the vehicle is parked.this happens multiple times when trying to gain access to the rear hatch space.
The rubber trunk latch has melted increasingly over time. When the weather is warm, opening the trunk leaves my hand covered in tar-like goo and the sensor is difficult to engage. In winter, the latch does not work at all and the trunk cannot be opened whatsoever. In addition to being incredibly annoying, this is a safety concern as it is a possible egress point should the car ever become wedged. Please get toyota to repair this problem.
Trunk/hatchback opener/latch melted.latch is now sticky and very difficult to open.this is a hazard as someone could be trapped in the car because the rear hatch will not open.
The trunk opener switch on my 2007 prius no longer works reliably because it is made of a defective rubber which has at this point melted into a goopy mess. This means that the opener switch can become stuck in the closed position, rendering it impossible to open the trunk until the release mechanism of the switch overcomes the tensile strength of the goop.as a cursory google search shows, this is a common problem which toyota routinely refuses to repair. It is a potential safety issue because a pet or child could be difficult to retrieve from the trunk area if the trunk cannot be opened. An unexpected hazard such as a leaking propane tank or a battery fire in the trunk area could similarly be difficult to mitigate.
For about 3-4 years off and on it has been difficult to open thehatch back door.over time this problem has gotten worse.at this point even my husband is having trouble opening the door.non of the other doors is having a problem.the rubber cover on the hatch opening switch above the license plate is deteriorating and causing the problem.apparently we are not the only one having trouble with this.we will have to take this in to have it fixed.my husband just called our local toyota dealer and they said it would be $110 to diagnose the problem.what gives?
The hatchback latching mechanism has degraded to the point that it is nearly impossible to open in winter conditions.in the summer the exposed rubber parts became sticky and basically melted on your hand when you tried to open it.the latch also became harder to actuate.now in the winter the latch requires so much force to open it that it is difficult to open at all.
After only about 4 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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 3 yr. Mark. We live in texas where temperatures were extremely warm last summer.apparently toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs, 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. I have had several instances where i was not able to get the hatch open on an extremely hot day.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.
Parking my prius, my foot on the brake pedal, i hit a very small patch of black ice with the right front wheel. The car slanted briefly to the left--then there was a sudden surge of engine power.the car rushed over a mound of ice and snow, jumped the curb, rushed forward between a wall and a tree, narrowly missing it, and crashed into a parked toyota truck facing outward from the curb.my prius hit the heavy truck with enough force to knock it six feet for their north and three feet to the west.after impact, the engine continued to make a lot of noise, a sound i've never heard before in seven years of driving the car. It was attempting to surge past the truck, which i believe caused the most damage to the front left bumper of the car.i was stunned and didn't think to turn off the ignition before it quit on its own after perhaps ten seconds.the body was sheared back, strips of blue paint hanging in shreds.i crawled out the passenger side unhurt.(the air bags did not deploy.)
After i noticed that the suv sufficiently ahead of me in the same lane was stopping to make a left turn, i started slowing down with plenty of space.i glanced for a second to my right side to check safety around another set of headlights.when i faced forward i could see that i was getting too close to the about-to-turn car ahead of me.i immediately slammed on the brakes, but the car kept moving forward and slammed into the suv's rear end.thankfully there were no physically injuries, but the collision caused low/moderate damage to the suv and major damage to my prius -- enough that the radiator was clobbered, and that my car had to be towed.at the time of this post, the repair shop has not yet finished evaluating it and reporting on all the damaged parts and the estimate costs.prior to purchasing this vehicle about 9 months ago, i had checked for active recalls but found none, and i confirmed the same shortly after the purchase.apparently, though, toyota has not yet issued a recall on the brake system even after many similar complaints about such a failure during an emergency need for a total stop.i am really interested in pursuing further action, possibly through legal avenues.
The rubber cover of the external trunk latch has melted.on many occasions, the latch opens only after many attempts.a web search found many other owners who complain about the same problem.
Rear hatch handle liquefied.
Hood latch will not open 50, 60% of the time. Many people are having this problem and i feel it should be recalled..
The rubber cover on the rear hatch latch has deteriorated so severely that the latch handle will no longer work.the rubberized cover has become gooey and sticky, and comes off on your hands when you touch it.there is no alternate trunk release on this vehicle, so with the handle mechanism gummed up by the deteriorating rubber cover, there is no way to access the trunk of the vehicle.this piece has been deteriorating over the past three to four years.we've been trying to hold off for a toyota recall on this piece, but now we have no choice but to pay to have it fixed.
First issue is with the rear latch being useless sometimes depending on the weather as the molding is all melted and access to the trunk being impossible. Second and most important i've noticed the braking on this car is very very suspect. Purchased this vehicle around 6 months ago from westbury toyota and i've learned i need to apply my brakes at least a good 50 to 100 feet before the vehicle in front of me. Couple months ago the car in front of me braked so sudden that i also hit my brakes, the abs sign flashed as if it "was" working but the car just kept going, i ended up pressing the brake all the way to the floor and still no result. If i hadn't kept my distance i would've definitely ended up in that cars trunk. I can say from all my experience as a driver and all the cars i've owned this car has the worst braking system in the history of motor vehicles. Feels like braking a747 plane. Extremely dangerous braking
The trunk rubber on the hatch latch is disintegrating. It's sticky and gooey making it difficult to open the hatch. The situation has worsened and sometimes, i can't open the trunk at all. This is happening to many 2007 prius owners.i believe it is a defect in the rubber.
Trunk release hatch button degraded. Turned sticky, felt like, tar. To open the trunk took considerable effort. This is a safety issue, not being able to open the trunk or opening with difficulty. Trunk release hatch button "melted" then the entire garnish broke off when trying to open it.
Hatchback door does not open in cold weather.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius hybrid. The contact stated that the trunk door failed to open. The contact also mentioned that the material that latched the door with the trunk was melted and the trunk could not be accessed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 69,000.
I tried to open the hatchback and the entire handle came off (over a foot long), connected to the car only by wires.i have previously reported to you (last year?) that the rubber gasket that gets pressed to open this hatchback was melting and sometimes would not open the hatch.i noticed many other similar complaints and have been waiting for toyota to issue a recall.in the colder winter weather this was not such a problem.i called the dealer and they ordered the part and said they'll charge me $400 to replace.i said that i should not have to pay.i go in tomorrow to do this.
The rear lift gate latch on my toyota prius has stopped functioning. The exterior rubber over the latch mechanism/switch has melted, turned gummy and will no longer function to open the lift gate. In cold weather the latch has been even more difficult to open and the trim piece containing the trunk hatch latch bezel while trying to get the latch to release broke. I can no longer open the trunk of my car from the outside. This is a securityand a safety hazard as i can not access the rear hatch of my car in under normal use nor an emergency and defeats the primary purpose of a hatchback car which is access to the car's interior. The car jack and emergency spare tire, battery located just behind the failed hatch latch.i am disabled, i can not put a wheel chair in/out. This is unsafe and toyota refuses to assist with the repair. Thisreplacement part/service only is warranty for 1 year at a price of $675 to repair. Under the ada act- please investigate and advocate a recall.
The rubber covered latch to the trunk/hatch has disintegrated so it is impossible to open. This causes a safety hazard as i cannot access necessary safety equipment, including car jack, emergency sign, and jumper cables. I have read many other complaints about this piece on this model, and so believe it to be a defect of the substance used in the latch.
Read hatch door latch switch failure due to rubber cover that has deteriorated and melted into sticky goo.the switch now is intermittent.black tarry rubber gets on my hands when i try to use it.the price to repair was quoted as $350
Liftgate latch rubber handle is disintegrating.
Rubber hatch latch cover has deteriorated and it has become difficult to open the hatch, and very difficult in cold weather (my wife cannot open it and it is her car).i consider this a safety issue.
The rear door latch rubber cover has turned to a goo, and makes it difficult to open the rear hatch door.
The hatchback handle on my 2007 toyota prius has melted over time. This causes the latching mechanism to fail, which is a potential safety hazard in that it leaves this door virtually inaccessible during an emergency. Each time i try to open the rear door, melted rubber sticks to my hand. This car has performed satisfactorily otherwise, but the handle failure constitutes a manufacturing defect.
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to deteriorate and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer.. The issue has worsened and today i was unable to open the rear hatch whatsoever.
I started to notice the back hatch handle getting sticky near the 3 year mark, which was about a year ago. It has become progressively worse where the black sticky tar will get hot & mark my hands so i decided to take it to the dealership. They said that it would cost around $330 to fix. After searching around it seems that this is a very recurrent problem that if makes it difficult to open the hatch back, which might result in injury or even death. I hope that toyota recalls this known issue of theirs soon.
The rubber cover to the external trunk latch has melted to the point where it is either gooey to the touch in warm weather or frozen solid and immovable in colder temperatures.this is a safety hazard because, at times, due to the inflexibility of the rubber i am unable to open the trunk and, thus, access the spare, any of my repair tools, our earthquake kit, flares, jumpers, etc. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk.toyota needs a recall of this defective part as the cost to repair it is exorbitant, quoted to me as $352.
The trunk latch on my '07 prius has "melted" and is no longer working. Since the latch is no longer working, the trunk is unable to open, and also unable to remain in a fully latched, closed position. Because of this, i am unable to lock the doors. Sometimes, i can give the trunk door an extra push to turn off the "door open" sensor to lock the vehicle, but because it is not fully latching and the vehicle is being locked from the outside, the anti-theft alarm will go off.
The rear latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded to the point that it is inoperable. The rear latch release has melted to the point that it ends up all over my hands when i attempt to open the rear hatch and does not open. I amunable to open the trunk. This is a major safety issue.i have two children under the age of 5 who are strapped into car seats.in the event of an emergency, the rear hatch may be the only way to access them.obviously, if i am unable to access them, the failure could result in serious bodily injury or death to the passengers, including my children. I have contacted toyota requesting that toyota correct this problem on my car, but they have told me that:1) they are unaware of the problem; 2) my car is out of warranty and i do not have an extended warranty; and, 3) they will not fix the car.do people need to get injured or die before toyota reacts?
The rubber on the rear hatch latch was defective and degenerated into a pile of goo, making it difficult to open the rear hatch door.this is a well-known defect for this model and year, but toyota has so far not made an extended warranty to have the problem repaired at no charge to the owner of the vehicle.
The rubber on the hatch entry deteriorated so severely that it coated my fingers with a hot tarry mess that burned my fingers and stuck there, continuing to burn.the hatch also became virtually impossible to open and several times, especially in colder weather would not open at all.this is also a safety hazard since entry to the vehicle from the rear becomes impossible at such times.since i am handicapped and on disability (serious heart, lung and back problems) i need to be able to place equipment and purchases in the hatch area, but i often cannot access the area.toyota is well aware that this part is defective, but has refused to cooperate with toyota owners.therefore, i am asking the nhtsa to consider the safety issues caused by this defective part and take action to force toyota to replace or repair this defective part.
Rear hatch door latch failure, starting with softening and then complete melting of the rubber cover and finally to latch not operating at all, especially in cold weather.
The lift gate latch on the 2007 toyota prius is inoperative because of the melting of the rubberized substance that covers the liftgate mechanism. I believe this is a defect that many 2007 toyota prius owners have experienced.
When the temperature dips below 40 f, the rear gate does not open. The rubber covering of the switch to lift the gate gets very hard and does not respond to pressure to open the rear lift gate.
2007 prius liftback black rubber switch-handle is melting and black rubber tar is all over hands when touching the switch-handle.reported for years by other owners on priuschat blog:http://priuschat.com/threads/2007-prius-trunk-hatch-release-rubber-piece-melted.71647/page-3should be a recall for this defective melting rubber handle which is on hands whenever you touch it.very hot to touch during summer weather too.part numbers for 2007 prius (but always double check them!): 84905-47010 - for models with smart entry. 84840-47020 - for models without smart entry.local dealer acknowledges the defective part is common, but would not replace/repair for free.the blog above shows countless numbers of similar cases costing as much as >$300 to replace.this is also happening in our 2009 prius too.
The rubber handle of the rear liftgate latch has "melted" into the operating part of the latch, making it totally inoperable in the winter, and cooler months. This is not due to exposure to heat extremes - the car has always been garaged in a northern part of the us, where summer temperatures rarely exceed 80 degrees. In an emergency in the winter, there is no way to make use of the hatchback. The operation is problematic in the summer - sometimes it can be forced open, sometimes not. It has taken a few years for the latch to become inoperative; it became increasingly difficult to open over the last several years, and sticky black residue transferred to hands touching it for those years. This is not normal wear and tear; clearly defective rubber was used.
Vehicle was purchased new in 2007 in houston, tx. In summer of 2010 the rubberized cover to the back latch began to melt and has become malformed during hot weather. This has resulted in difficulty opening the back hatch door, since the malformed rubber has made it, at times, almost impossible to press with enough force on the portion of the handle required to release the latch. Inability to open doors on a vehicle is obviously a safety concern. The handle continues to malform during hot weather, resulting in an ongoing change in the shape of the handle cover that solidifies into this shape for the remainder of the year (cooler weather) - making it even more difficult to open the door since the rubber is far stiffer in its normal state.as a separate annoyance, when in the melted state, the handle leaves a tar-like substance on your hands whenever touching the handle.
10700946 update--toyota charged me $331.61 for the part and $182.15 for the labor.
As the weather gets colder and colder in the pittsburgh area this fall, the back hatch is becoming harder and harder to open. Today is the coldest day and the back hatch won't open at all. I saw that other owners have this issue.
After only about 3 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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, and has done nothing about recalling this.from a safety perspective, this means you can experience extreme difficulty openingthe 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:http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-care-maintenance-troubleshooting/71647-2007-prius-trunk-hatch-release-rubber-piece-melted-4.html [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b
Rear hatch handle has melted and making accessibility to the rear hatch lift gate is very sticky and soft. Sometimes the hatch does not respond when attempting to open the rear hatch. The piece was replaced under warranty in 2009 and is now malfunctioning again.
2007 toyota prius rear hatch handle failure. Rubber cover melts into electric switch making it inoperable.the back latch of my 2007 toyota prius first degraded ("melted" almost) over the course of several months/years. It no longer functioned properly, and i was unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it required considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. The malfunctioning handle started to get loose until eventually if just fall off and it's just hanging by the electrical wires. I had to tape it until it gets fixed i am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.this is a safety hazard because the trunk is the only way to access the spare, any of my repair tools, emergency kit, flares, jumpers, etc. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk. Toyota needs a recall of this defective part as the cost to repair it is exorbitant, quoted to me over $200 for the part alone. I called toyota customer service and they won't fixed their faulty parts until the government forces them to. It's sad that it might take some injuries or death for this issue to be fixed.
The handle to the rear door is barely functioning.it has been sticking for a long time but now it is almost impossible to open the rear door altogether. The rubber of the handle looks melted.
The rear door latch rubber cover has turned to a goo, and makes it difficult to open the rear hatch door.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. If it's cold out it will not open at all. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard. I can not get to spare tire or tools during cold weather. I am unable to get to the child car seat strap that latches behind seat to take car seat out. The part is very expensive to replace and i has seen numerous postings on this site of the same issues across the united states. Time to make toyota own up and replace it.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that a plastic piece from the door prematurely melted from an unknown location, which melted into the door latch. The failure made it extremely difficult to use the latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
After only about 4 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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 in texas. Toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs, 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 marki 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: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-care-maintenance-troubleshooting/71647-2007-prius-trunk-hatch-release-rubber-piece-melted-4.html
Rear hatch latch is inoperable and prevents access to spare tire. Rubber covering of latch mechanism degraded 'melted,' even though car is garage stored in the heat of summer, m-f.
The rear hatch is poorly designed with no indoor release.i keep injuring my hand and neck to get it open, often having to take pain pills, get therapy the next day after straining my neck trying to lift up on the tiny little grip area with my hand.the latch will not release on the first try and when the temps are below freezing i often cannot get it to open at all.how is one supposed to get a spare tire out?when is it zero degrees out one should be able to get their rear door open without taking off one's glove. This hatch will never operate with a gloved hand attempting to open it.it is also not safe to have to fumble around in parking lots attempting to squeeze between parking places to load items purchased when one should be able to easily deposit items in the back of the vehicle.this is a safety issue and needs to be corrected by toyota. I have seen many people complain about this online but nobody has mentioned being able to solve the problem, nor have dealers been able to fix this without charging the customers $100's of dollars.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily (frozen solid and immovable in colder temperatures). Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. Also, at times, due to the inflexibility of the rubber i am unable to open the trunk and, thus, access the spare, any of my repair tools, emergency safety kit, flares, jumpers, etc. There is no alternative internal method for opening the hatchback/trunk.this is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
For the past year, the rubber surface of the rear hatch release has been gooey, leaving black marks on my hands. The function of the release has been erratic. Often, i can't release it at all. It seems particularly bad in cooler weather. I've read that this has been a pretty common problem and find it surprising that toyota has not recalled these vehicles to replace the assembly.
The rear hatch became sticky and left black residue on my fingers. The hatch took several tries until it unlocked. Now that it is cold in pennsylvania the hatch will either not open at all or it takes numerous tries until it unlocks. This is very inconvenient as access to the rear is not gained sometimes and items must be placed in the backseat as a result. Also if i am unlucky enough to get a flat tire i cannot get to the spare. The rear hatch area is where my emergency kit and jumper cables are kept. Our family owns three toyota's and being loyal customers of toyota i would think that toyota would be more than happy to do the right thing and fix this problem for free since this appears to be a common problem!
The back latch of my toyota prius 2007 has degraded.in the past i have rarely used the trunk of my car and therefore did not realize the extent of the problem.i am now almost 9 months pregnant.a couple of months ago (around november 2013) i tried to open the trunk.while it was difficult, after a lot of pressing and maneuvering i was able to open it.most recently for the past 3 weeks, i am completely unable to open the trunk.now that the trunk is completely unable to be opened, i am extremely concerned for the safety of my newborn that will be riding in the car.in the event of an emergency, being able to open the trunk to potentially remove my baby out of the car is a must.therefore, i believe this is a serious safety hazard.i am requesting that toyota correct this problem on my car.
The rear lift gate latch on my toyota prius has stopped functioning. In 65 degree weather today the exterior rubber over the latch mechanism has melted and will no longer function to open the lift gate. In cold weather the latch has been very difficult to open and now the melted rubber mess has ceased to perform. I can no longer open the trunk of my car. The rubber has melted out onto the metal part of the lift gate and over the screws that hold it in place. This is a safety hazard as i can not access the rear hatch of my car in an emergency or in any typical situation (i would have to crawl into the trunk from the back seat and remove the interior plastic panel to open the hatch from inside the car if i needed to open the hatch door.)
I noticed over the summer that the hatchback button became extremely soft and for lack of a better term, gooey.once the weather cooled down the button seemed to have reshaped/melted so that i am no longer able to open the hatch of my car.i have contacted toyota with this concern but was told that because i have exceeded the mileage and warranty coverage it is my responsibility.i strongly believe that this is the cause of faulty manufacturing.i cannot access my spare tire is kept under cover in the rear hatch.toyota needs to take responsibility for this and issue a recall immediately.
Hatchdoor handle release plate melting.just like the multiple reports of this same problem already reported at this website. Majority of my car miles were accumulated in michigan; melting occurred just recently in texas. When calling the dealership parts dept they immediately guessed the problem. Melting.due to previous customer complaints. Estimated part ($97) and installation ($100). Guess i should be thankful my tires and other car parts aren't melting!
I too am a victim of the melting rear hatch cover.the rubber cover to the external trunk latch has deteriorated to the point where it is either gooey to the touch in warm weather or frozen solid to the point where it is immovable in colder temperatures. This is a safety hazard since i am unable to access the spare tire. The rubber appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer of 2013. This issue has worsened and beginning december 29, i have been unable to open the rear hatch. It is clearly a manufacturer defect and is the responsibility of toyota to replace this handle at no expense to the consumer.however, they are not willing to do so.
I've also been having problems with the rear hatch on my 2007 prius for some time. The rubber has softened and partially melted in warm weather, making it extremely hard to grip and depress the release button, particularly for a woman with weak finger joints. Several times it hurt my hands to grip and press the release. Not to mention the gooey mess it made on my fingers when i'd try to open it. Then once the weather turned colder, it seems the rubber solidified in an abnormal shape and recently it has become impossible for even a man with strong hands to depress and open the hatch. I fear it would be impossible for anyone to wrestle the spare tire out of the trunk without being able to open the hatch. Sure, you can gain access to the hatch area by folding down the seats, but how could you open the cover for the tire well and pull out the spare tire? and in an emergency, there would be no way to open the trunk to assist someone. We've owned four prius cars, including a 2008 model, and this is the only one with this problem. Toyota really should recall these models and fix this issue. Please help.
The hatch release on the hatchback melted making the hatchback nearly impossible to open.as safety equipment such as flares, spare tires, and flags are kept in the hatch under the flooring, not being able to access them in an emergency is a serious safety issue.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the rubber on the hatchback was melted and, when opened, would cover her in black tar. The dealer stated that the hatch handle cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Rear hatch door latch failure, starting with softening and deformation of the rubber-like cover and progressing to latch not opening, especially in cold weather.
Rear hatch release is dissolving and hatch will only open with difficulty or not at all. Many similar complaints on line about this issue for this prius model year.
The hatch or trunk sticks when i try to open it.the dark rubber in the latch area appears to have melted and spread.
Rear hatch release latch rubber is dissolving and will only work with difficulty or not at all. I was unaware that this is a frequently reported problem with this car and had not checked with this web site. The disintegrating rubber appears to be interfering with the action of the switch that releases the hatch. My local toyota dealer said nothing about this being a common problem and replaced the rear hatch switch assembly for a cost of $167 plus tax. This complaint was made aug. 6, 2014.
I bought a used and regularly serviced 2007 toyota prius in september 2014 with 69,000 miles. This week of april 5th, the airbag symbol showed up on the dash along with the headlights not working properly. When i took the vehicle in to the local toyota dealership, i was told that the steering wheel spiral coil was broken and ;that my airbag system was disabled. This happened at 85,000 miles. It cost me almost $500 to have this coil replaced. The service manager said this was simply due to normal wear and tear. I also have outside hatch rubber opener that is gooie and sticky and the hatchback door often will not open.updated 10/31/2017
The hatchback release latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the exterior rear hatch handle melted and left a melted rubber residue on her hands. The failure recurred on multiple occasions during warm weather. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,900.
Hatchback latch does not respond to smart key and will not open to touch as it is supposed to. This problem has occurred intermittently for about ten months. Also, the rubber latch covering has deteriorated into a soft, sticky black substance that stains my fingers when i try to open the latch. The deterioration problem preceded the hatchback operational problem by four or five months as best i can recall.i was able to tolerate the messy problem but cannot put up with a hatchback that is inoperable because it prevents me from accessing the spare and safety equipment, and makes it impossible to use the cargo area. I think toyota should notify customers of this defect and provide a free repair.
The rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) on my 2007 toyota prius has melted making it difficult to open the rear hatch. I can best describe it as being a viscous black glob like roofing tar. The vehicle's smart key locking system has also been affected by the melted switch. It now takes several seconds to find the sensor due to a loss in sensitivity in the switch, caused by the melting of the rubber cover. I thought that this might be a singular issue, but have read numerous complaints online from other car owners. From a safety perspective, this means you can experience extreme difficulty opening the rear hatch (a life safety access point) 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 heat). I think a door handle or hatch handle should be made to last more than 3 years. Thank you for your assistance.
Tail gate lifters failed to completely lift the tail gate. Not noticing the tail gate was slightly lower than normal,the driver, while standing on the ground to remove groceries from the back, leaned into back of vehicle and struck the top of her head on the tail gate, sustaining a concussion. Symptoms included nausea, headaches and difficulty concentrating, leaving her unable to complete her normal tasks for the day.the symptoms lasted 2 days. Driver's husband came out and immediately confirmed that tailgate had failed to open completely and he determined it was no longer opening completely,representing a partial but dangerous failure of the lifting mechanism. The time was approximately 4 pm; the temperature was approximately 48 degrees. What makes it particularly dangerous and pernicious is that the mechanism that used to open the tail gate all the way up, providing ample head clearance, was now leaving the tail gate open but with reduced headroom.the mechanism that used to provide sufficient head clearance so one could stand behind the vehicle and lean into the rear was now only partially opening the tail gate, to a point low enough to cause a concussion but not low enough to be noticeable. The change from having ample headroom to not having enough headroom created a trap.
The tailgate switch had a rubber cover that is melting and become nonfunctional at times. According to toyota service department, this is a common problem on many prius. The breakdown starts after warranty runs out in many cars.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the rubber on the trunk melted and left a black tar substance on his hand whenever the trunk was opened. The failure occurred daily. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the trim around the trunk latch melted and was stuck to the vehicle, which made it impossible to open the trunk. The vehicle was taken to jay wolfe toyota of west county (located at 14700 manchester rd, ballwin, mo 63011) where the technician broke the latch in an attempt to open the trunk. The technician glued the latch back and stated there was no recall. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Over time the black rubber on our hatch has melted.it has gotten harder and harder to open the trunk.finally we popped the plastic part off due to the pressure needed to open the trunk.it no longer opens.my husband had a flat tire on 6/13/2014.he could not get in to the trunk and had to drive the car to a tire place to buy new tires.the fact that he couldn't get in to the trunk was inconvenient and expensive.my greatest concern is that this is a safety issue.you can't get in or out of the trunk in case of emergency.that is pretty scary, especially since we are traveling with 2 small children.
The trunk hinge has melted, it looks like the plastic on the hinge has come apart thus not allowing the trunk to close. I've taken it to the dealer twice now with the same problem.
The rear trunk release has melted and the trunk cannot open or if it does requires much effort. Poses a safety issue.
The car was involved in a collision north of san antonio, texas.the collision ended up being a total lose of the vehicle due to the frame being split, firewall bent and a broken windshield.my concern is the airbags did not deploy.the airbags not deploying with an impact of this nature could increase the likelihood of injuries. I believe a failure of safety equipment of this nature should be investigated to prevent possible future injuries or fatalities.
Driving at 65 mph in heavy evening traffic the right rear strut failed when the retainer nut and spacer came off and the strut/shock absorber came off the mount.i lost control of the prius but managed to pull off to the highway shoulder without a crash.
Traveling straight ahead, ~30mph on city street , front tire (michelin dt008-35670-mi, 185/65r15) blew for unknown reason. Car swerved to right into utility pole, removing right front wheel, wheel connections, fender, headlight. (car "totaled" by insurer.)steering wheel airbag activated. Driver (sole occupant) suffered fractures of right hand, wrist, 3 ribs and sternum, apparently due to impact of airbag. Driver was wearing belt/harness.
The car's hid headlamp just goes out sporadically. So far, it is "solved" by turning headlamps off and on again; but it repeats itself.the front right strut was broken shortly after we bought the car (55 days ago) and needed replacement. We replaced strut.
Hit a bump in the road and leaf springs broke on rear of car.car became severely slanted to one side.
Driver rear coil spring broke.one end of it seems to have a chunk broken off.i have the coil spring.i had the dealer replace the spring so i do have repair invoice.i noticed the car sitting low on driver's rear corner while sitting in my garage.i have an identical model, a 2009 prius, sitting next to this affected car, (a 2007 prius).the garage floor is a flat concrete slab.
Abs vsc brake light on
I pressed on the brakes in an emergency situation and there was a slight delay between when the brake pedal was depressed and when the brakes grabbed. I ended up striking the car in front of me.i have the license plate of the car i hit etched in my front bumper.2007 toyota prius.
My 2007 toyota prius has the same problem the 2010 has. When i go over bumps the car loses traction on the road even when the road is dry. It is very scary.
2007 toyota prius with tire failure and brakes grabbing.the battery and headlights failed. The consumer stated toyota has since removed this particular type of bulb and assembly from production. When the vehicle was 1 year old the consumer was stopped by the police and given a warning for the headlight being out. However, when the consumer and her husband exited the vehicle, they along with the police officer found both headlights were working and he let them go without a citation. The consumer has since discovered that one headlight or the other will just go out on occasion during every drive. The brightness of the headlights began to dim when the vehicle was only a year old. Toyota recommended using the headlights less and they further recommended not using the highly touted feature that allows the lights to automatically turn off after the vehicle has been turned off. Last month, the consumer received a letter from toyota regarding information about a problem with the hid headlights. The letter stated the customer support program would reimburse for some cost relative to the defective headlights. However the local dealer did not agree and the cost far exceeded anything mentioned in the letter. The dealer informed the consumer the cost of installation for new bulbs would be $245 in labor for each headlight replacement, that was in addition to the exorbitant cost of the bulbs themselves.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to have four tires installed but after the repair the tpms warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed that the vehicle was damaged during the tpms sensor installation and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while parked, there was fire coming from the console to the rear seats. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that the fire might be due to an electrical failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The problem has occurred whenever the donut tire is being used on the vehicle as a temporary replacement for a flat tire - this has occurred on both the two occasions that in which i have had to used them both times on the front tires, once on the left tire and the second occasion, most recent on the left.apparently, the donut tire because of its smaller diameter causes the car's slip differential system to activate (surmised by the icon i see on the dash when this occurs), often for periods of half the driving time - what then happens is that there is a total loss of engine power to the drive chain, the car cannot accelerate or even maintain speed - it essentially coasts or slows.this occurs even when/if the accelerator pedal is depressed to try to feed power to the wheels - the engine is unresponsive.intermittently, the power is restored, and then the cycle begins again. Although i have not had an accident due to this loss of vehicle control, i consider myself lucky not to have.use of a donut tire is the only option open to temporarily replacing a flat tire.i think that this system's response to use of the donut tire (which is manufacturer's supplied) is a defect that is dangerous.a driver must be able to maintain and control vehicle speed to prevent and/or remedy a dangerous situation.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Cause: flat tire in the front left or front right of the vehicle.the front left demonstrating the most severe hazardfailure: the traction control system engages regularly due to a discrepancy between the spare and normal tire size.traction control cuts power to the drive wheels and cannot be overridden, causing vehicle to lose speed in non-deterministic manner.vehicle is not responsive.condition is worst during the first 40 miles driven on the spare tire but consequently improves due to learning inside the car computer.unfortunately, vehicle is most dangerous when the driver has the least control over the situation. Correction: none, the manufacturer claims the vehicle is operating as designed.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)sudden loss of power when tires lose traction (2007 toyota prius - vin: [xxx] ).
Toyota prius 2007. Will not move when on any slippery surface. The traction control has no override. This could get someone killed when they are trying to merge into traffic and the traction control shuts the power to the wheels when it is severely needed. This only happened in my driveway, my other vehicles went through the snow with no problem, the prius kept losing power and there was no way to shut it off. Some one is going to get killed when the traction control doesn't know what to do and sits there while the vehicle is smashed by the oncoming vehicle. To reiterate once the traction control takes over the driver has no control over the vehicle.
I have owed both a 2005 and 2007 prius and have experienced two problems with both vehicles that are a safety concern, although no accident has resulted from these problems.1) in snowy conditions, when traveling up an incline, the traction control system can turn off power to both drive wheels with the result that the car can not make it up the hill.granted this can happen even to a more conventional car, but the prius does this under circumstances when other cars have no problem negotiating the hill.the owners manual claims that this is to protect the electric engine, however, it seems that there should be an override of some sort that allows the internal combustion motor to turn the wheels when traction is poor.this system has also led to circumstances in parking lots during snow, where it becomes impossible to move the car even though other conventional cars are able to negotiate the snow without a problem.2) in circumstances where the prius must merge quickly into traffic for instance when turning into busy traffic at an intersection, if you floor the gas pedal the car initial accelerates, but then the acceleration fades dramatically, before it resurges.this can be circumvented by not pressing the gas pedal so hard, however, the instinct is to step on the gas as hard as possible.this is not only hair-raising when it happens, but also could lead on an accident.
I believe my 2007 toyota prius has a problem similar to the recent media reports regarding the braking system in the 2010 prius. I have on several occasions over the past few years observed a lapse in braking power when going over a bump. A few times, this lapse resulted in my vehicle coming uncomfortably close to the vehicle in front of me.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). I own a 2007 toyota prius, i have been having the same issues other drivers are reporting in that the vehicle will increase speed when going over bumps, or on a slippery road. I always assumed it was some traction control system and it was normal, however the recent news stories have made me aware that my situation with my vehicle is not normal. I have contacted toyota about this major issue, however they advised me that because the vehicle is no longer under warranty that they are not held liable for the vehicle. They also stated that due to no recall being issued for this model and year that nothing can be done, unless i am willing to pay to have the issue at hand resolved. I do feel that the braking issue is identical to the 2010 issues. Not sure what to do, and therefore i am writing to you. The incident date would be when ever i drive my vehicle, no crash has happened yet however. [xxx]
I am writing to explain two problems i have had with my toyota prius.i want to have a documented of report of these problems in the event that they result in a serious accident, as i fear they might.i have experienced these problems on a number of occasions.the first problem occurs whenever i drive over rough or uneven payment.when the traction control kicks in, it feels as if the car is surging and it is necessary to step on the brake, sometimes with both feet, very hard in order to get the car to slow down or stop.i have taken the car in for this problem a couple of times.i have driven cars with traction control in the past and never felt the surging that occurs with the prius, when driving other cars using other traction control systems.the other issue with the car is that occasionally, when accelerating, my normally silent prius makes a loud revving noise.whenever i hear this noise, i immediately take my foot off the gas.thankfully, so far, the noise stops and the car slows down.the noise does not occur every time i accelerate, but it seems to be happening with increasing frequency.i am not sure if other prius owners, especially those who have been involved in accidents, have reported this issue or noticed the revving noise prior to their accidents.but, i thought it might be an important piece of the puzzle that should be reported.i hope this information is useful.quite honestly, i am a concerned each and every time i get into my car.but, with a year remaining on my lease i have little choice but to engage in what i feel is increasingly a game of toyota owner russian roulette to get to school and do all the things i need to do.
When braking while driving over potholes, speed bumps, manhole covers, or any kind of bump in the road, car lurches forward, and brakes do not work at that moment, in addition, the traction warning light flashes telling driver car has lost traction with road.it occurs every single time the brakes are depressed while driving over a bump, pothole, manhole cover, or any kind of bump in the road.have come extremely close to rear-ending an individual in front of me at an intersection because there was a bump as i approached the intersection, and was braking to slow down.have taken to dealer once and told brakes are fine, unable to duplicate problem.taking back again to have service technician ride with us so we can demonstrate problem.
I just wanted to let you know that the braking problem associated with the vsa icon in the toyota prius is not isolated to the 2010 model year.my 2007 prius does exactly what i have seen described in the media.it has done this ever since it was brand new.i had never driven a hybrid before, so i thought it was just the nature of the beast.but it is very unsettling when the car lurches forward when i drive on a road with an uneven surface.
Date: 02/09/2010 time: 10:01:20 creation date: 02/09/2010 creation time: 09:58:43i would like to report a braking/traction control/loss of engine power safety problem with my 2007 toyota prius. The problem happens while driving on snow covered flat road surfaces (1 inch of snow), snow covered hilly roads (1 inch of snow), and bumpy road surfaces. Whenthe traction control system (trac) engages on these road surfaces, i lose the ability to brake and also lose power to the engine simultaneously.i have had four (4) near-accidents due to this safety problem. 1.snow covered (1 inch of snow) going downhill (slight hill)- lost brakes after trac traction control system engaged was unable to stop car - went through stop sign. Car went onto busy highway (50 mph zone) and would not stop. Luckily no cars were coming and i avoided a very serious accident. 2. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) going downhill - lost brakes after trac traction control system engaged and almost crashed into cars that were slowing down ahead of me. 3. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) going uphill - trac traction control system engaged and i lost all engine power as i was turning left up a steep hill. I almost crashed into large rocks at the roadside. I was able to avoid a crash. 4. Snow covered (1 inch of snow) driving on flat road surface. I turned off of snow covered road into a parking lot area. Trac traction control system engaged and i lost the ability to brake. My car went at least 15 feet in the parking lot area before stopping. Luckily there were no parked cars there and i did not have an accident.a recurring problem with trac and loss of engine power also occurs on the hilly road leading up to my house. When the road is snow covered (1 inch of snow) or icy the trac traction control system engages and i lose all power to the engine. It makes it nearly impossible to get my car up the hill due to the loss of power when trac engages!
I noticed in the last few months that the "slippery" sign on my prius 2007 came on many times even under very safe road conditions.for example, when i did a right turn slowly, the "slippery" sign would come on.on february 26, 2010. I was driving my car when it started to sleet.all of a sudden,my car lost control and started to spin until it hit the snow bank on the road side.in the following week, the car slipped twice when i approached stop signs slowly and applied brake lightly.we examined the rear tires which were the original tires with 48,000 miles on and the markings were mostly worn out.i would also want to point out that these old tires passed inspection on the same day of the accident and we just changed the tires hoping to improve the traction.after the tires were changed on march 6, 2010, it slipped once in the following two weeks under the same situation when i approached a stop sign slowly and applied brake lightly.the road conditions were all perfect when these 3 slippages happened after feb. 26, 2010.i have read some articles(consumeraffairs.com) and chat rooms(priuschat.com) online and found quite a few similar experiences from other prius drivers.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced the same braking issue that is being reported about the 2010 prius. I have noticed that when i am driving or braking while going over pot-holes, railroad tracks, or very bumping roads i can feel a sudden and momentary loss of braking and/or acceleration. I also noticed that the traction control indicator light on the dash always turns on when this happens.i took the dealer just after i purchased the vehicle and was told that everything was normal.this has been happening for the last 2 and a half years.it has happened 3 or 4 times this week alone.i have gotten used to this happening but have also been very concerned that it will cause a rearend collision, or something even worse.this needs attention asap. Thank you
This is not one incident, it happens whenever the road is slick (rain, or even sprinkler runoff!)or if i drive over a pothole--the power to the wheels is cut and the engine feels like it is going to stall. It is extremely difficult and nervewracking to drive while it is raining. The most dangerous times that this happens is when i am at a signal, making a right turn i need power to the engine to merge into traffic, and make sure that oncoming traffic is not interrupted. There have been times that i feel like my car won't "go" or hesitates when i need it to go! and if it's this bad in wet conditions, i would never even consider driving the prius in snowy conditions. I have read that this is all due to a problem in the traction control system. Very unsafe!!
1. First time occurrence event: icy roads, around freezing point, lasted one or two days.a few days ago recurred. 2. Failure: car brakes very abrupt opposed to the gentile brake that is applied3. Done: nothing yet, waiting for recall info.
This failure occurs whenever one wheel looses traction with the road. Instead of the antilock braking kicking in, the brakes on all wheels are backed off giving the feeling the car is accelerating. This happens when you go over a bump or snow. On snow you have to allow additional braking distant. This is the same problem as described for the 2010 prius.
I have an ongoing problem with my 2007 prius with braking and traction control in slippery conditions (rain, snow, ice), and on slippery or uneven surfaces (railroad/trolley tracks, manhole covers, etc.).i have reported it to the toyota dealer several times starting in the summer of 2007 and have been told there is no problem.the car seems to lurch or slide under these conditions which is alarming even at very low speeds.the traction control light flashes, and there is a momentary inability to brake or stop the car.
2007 toyota prius breaks fail to work for a split second when the car hits a bump and brakes are applied.with the car slowing down and the brakes are applied, if i hit a bump, the brakes will stop slowing the car for about 0.5 seconds and the low traction light will blink.
I was driving my toyota prius up my long and fairly steep driveway over about an inch of snow when the power suddenly kicked out because of "the trac" system and i slid backwards into a tree. It happened a second time with just a small dusting of snow. I guided it into the mountain but damaged the exhaust system running over a rock. I never had a problem with my previous car which was a saturn sedan. The toyota dealer said it was a safety feature where the engine cuts out if there is any wheel spinning and to get snow tires which i did (with studs). Still i rarely go out in the snow anymore. It still slips on occasion even with the studs. It would be especially dangerous if another car was behind me. Luckily the tree stopped me or i would have gone into a ravine. Other owners have complained to consumer affairs but toyota has not acknowledged this safety problem.
The complaint involves a 2007 toyota prius.since new this vehicle exhibits a momentary loss in braking when suddenly encountering bumpy or slippery surfaces.the events are typically accompanied by a flashing warning light indicating a slippery surface.these events result in a slight but noticeable decrease in braking force.both my wife and i can detect when this occurs.no parts have been replaced and we have not visited the dealer.we thought that this was normal operation for our car until recent toyota news releases.
I drive a 2007 prius. Recently when driving over pot holes, the stability control kicks in and the vehicle lunges forward ( unintended acceleration). This behavior is pronounced on bigger pot holes and less in severity on uneven roads or smaller pot holes.
I own a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced occasional momentary loss of braking (my foot firmly on the brake pedal) while driving over a bumpy surface.while braking over small pot holes, railroad tracks, rough patches, etc., the car seems to lunge forward apparently as the brakes release for a split second (approximately 1/4 to 1/2 second).the road conditions can be wet or dry.at the same time, my traction control light will flash on and off until the road smoothes out.that split second is enough to cause an accident with the car in front of me if i don't give myself extra room or slow down prior to the bumpy condition (1/2 second at 20 mph = 15 feet of unwanted travel).i drive over the same railroad tracks just prior to a traffic light every day and i have had to adjust my driving habits to keep this dangerous, additional stopping distance from recurring.this has occurred approximately 15 to 20 times in various bumpy conditions since i bought the car over 3 years ago.i have had some close calls, but no accident yet.i have not complained to toyota, but due to all the complaints i have read about online, i assumed they would do something eventually.
Whenever i brake when going over a bump, such as a manhole cover, pothole, or cobblestone road, the abs system engages and for a moment the brake does not seem to be working, the car is not slowing.i am worried it could lead to an accident if another car were close in front of me.when my husband mentioned the problem to the toyota dealer, the brakes were checked and we were told there was nothing wrong.however, this continues to happen and the moment without braking is too long for comfort.
My 2007 toyota prius accelerates while braking after hitting bumps on the road. I was braking to come to a stop, the car propelled forward 2-3 times, the traction light flashed twice all why i had full pressure applied to the brake pedal. Luckily the car in front of me had not stopped completely otherwise there would have been an impact as i had no method of making the car stop moving forward. The car will also propel forward when going over rail road tracks or other bumps/potholes in the road. From a driver standpoint, if the car loses contact with the road there is something electronic that causes it to accelerate even if the brake pedal is depressed.
The contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving up a mountain at 20 mph, the contact stated that the tires lost traction and the vehicle slid off a mountain curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and some deep tissue bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. Due to the force of the crash, the seat belt remained buckled, but failed to restrain the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,800.
My wife has a 2007 prius, on which we run dunlop graspicssnow tires, 185/65r15, in the winter, on all 4 corners.we haverun the graspics on a dodge caravan, ford mustang, andacura rsx, with good results, on snowy / icy roads. Anyway, we were in canada, december 6, 2008, beautiful sunny day,temp about 6 deg. F.roads in the city had 1 - 2 inches of snow, withenough salt to make a nice greasy mixture, (too cold to melt the snow).i stopped at a stop sign before making a left turn.from full stop,and there were some on coming cars but a distance away, i gentlystepped on the gas to make the turn - nothing - okay the traffic alittle closer, but still a long ways away.i give it a little moregas, and maybe we are moving.finally it is creeping across, and wecomplete the left turn with no bent sheet metal. After this experience, and with no one else in the prius, i did someexperimenting.the traction control appears to work too well.it seemsto allow no slippage, and there is no feeling of forward progress, orthat the tires are even trying.i did find some similar comments on theinternet. I called toyota and they are so concerned about damage to the priusdrivetrain that the traction control is designed to allow no slippage.theperson on the phone at toyota said that if the tires spun and then gottraction, there may be damage resulting in a $6000 repair bill.i said, %$#@the $6000; i had 4 people in a car that was very dangerous atsnowy intersections.i asked to talk to some one else and got nodifferent answer, except that they had received similar calls, andthe only advice was to use snow tires. No deaths or injuries.no fireno crash.not reported to police.
2007 toyota prius - braking issue on rainy or slick surface. Upon normal braking on a slick or wet surface the car becomes unstable, the abs braking becomes irregular and the car goes into a skid and does not stop in a normal fashion or within a normal braking distance. The same braking response occurs if i hit a pothole while braking. The toyota dealer tells me that this is normal. It is not normal as i cannot drive the car under wet or snowy conditions for fear of an accident. The braking issues noted in the 2010 prius make me wonder if a similar condition exists for the 2007 model year. I suspect that it is the ecu which is faulty.
Traction control stability control vsc cuts power instead of gently braking one wheel.
Obviously there has been a lot of media coverage over the past day or so over the third generation prius and brake issues. While i have a 2007 prius (second generation), i can say that my car also suffers from the same issue while braking on an uneven road, going over a bump, etc. (this has happened on dozens of occasions). With my foot on the brake pedal, my cars feels as if it momentarily lurches forward before the brakes once again react. My traction-control light momentarily flashes on my dashboard when this happens.this comment from a poster on your website exactly describes my problem:"when braking, if a pothole or bump in the road is hit, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for a split second."since my car is not a third generation prius, i find it interesting that it is suffering from the same problem that apparently only involves the newest model.
On monday, april 12, 2010, in the morning, on a rainy day in sacramento, california, i was driving about 15 mph when the traffic in front of me slowed.i was driving over railroad tracks with steel plates between the tracks in my 2007 toyota prius.i braked but the car did not stop.i had time to actually look down at my feet to confirm that it was definitely the brakes that i was applying major pressure to.i also noticed that the light was on indicating that the car did not have traction.i hit the car in front of me.the first words out of my mouth were, "i had no brakes, i'm so sorry, but i had no brakes."the initial estimate for my car is over $6,000, i have not heard what the estimate is for the other car.i did everything i could have done, the car failed me.
I have a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced the same braking issue that is being reported about the 2010 prius.i have noticed that when i am braking while going over pot-holes, railroad tracks, or very bumping roads i can feel a sudden and momentary loss of braking.i also noticed that the traction control indicator light on the dash always turns on when this happens.
I own a 2007 prius.i have noticed on many occasions that when you go over a pothole, or there is gravel on the road, the traction control light comes on and for a moment, the car loses its braking ability. You accelerate for a bit before the brakes come on again.it is very scary.thank god nothing has happened, but how many injuries have to happen before toyota does something?!
I have multiple times experienced a dangerous over-sensitivity of the traction control system on my car.it consistently happens in the following scenarios:a)if i am driving at a low speed, say 20 mph, on a smooth, dry paved road and then "panic break" the trac system kicks in and temporarily cuts power to my car, resulting in a momentary loss of braking.b)if i am waiting at a stop light in the right hand lane, about to make a right hand turn, and there is even a moderate amount of gravel on the road or the road is wet, then i accelerate to make my right turn, the trac system again kicks in, resulting in a momentary loss of acceleration.i have been compensating for these occurrences, however i feel very unsafe in this car yet no one seems to want to do anything about it.when i took my car to the dealer, they literally just said that the car was "operating as it was designed to."well then maybe it is the design that needs to be re assessed.
This has happened dozens of times, to myself and my wife.we are braking, and whilst braking drive over a pothole or drain. The traction control comes on, and the car disengages the brakes and the car lurches forward. After clearing the pothole, the traction control then disengages, and the brakes re-engage. Several times, i have come close to hitting the car in front.conditions: clear, sunny, dry roads.car: toyota prius, year 2007.
For approximately the past six months the passenger side headlight in our car has gone out intermittently. This occurs when there is any vibration in the road from, for example, uneven road surfaces. Additionally, our car accelerates after hitting a bump or a pothole.
I had a 2007 toyota prius that seemed to have issues whenever i would hit the brakes on slick\wet roads or sometimes when i would hit a bump.it felt as if the brakes would not apply and the car would feel like it accelerated forward instead of stopping.usually the brakes would kick in after a second or two of this kind of slipping.however, in early november of this year while taking my son to karate on a wet day we hit a spot of repaired road that caused this to occur again,instead of correcting itself it felt like i had no control of the car and the car veered off to the side of the road, went up an incline and flipped the car onto its side.fortunately in this case no one was injured at all as i was going fairly slow and the car quickly came to a stop when it went on it side.i always thought the issue was with the anti-lock brake system but i recently saw an article about 2010 prius having this issue and i thought i should report that this happened to me on an older version of the prius as well.
I am writing to report transient failure of the anti-lock braking system in our 2007 toyota prius. Since may 2008 we have noticed episodic accelerations during light braking (at intersections for instance) when the car encounters pot holes, grates, railroad tracks or slippery pavement. We seem to lose control of the vehicle momentarily. Only with heavy brake pedal depression does the vehicle come to a complete stop.until january 2010 we thought this was a unique feature to our vehicle and we were hypersensitive to its idiosyncrasies. Unfortunately, in january 2009 this defect lead to a low speed motor vehicle collision wherein my wife was unable to stop the vehicle when another driver abruptly pulled in front of her. No one was hurt, thankfully, but both vehicles were damaged. All other nearby drivers were able to stop in time and no other collisions occurred. On december 4, 2009 this same vehicle was involved in another low speed motor vehicle collision when a driver ahead suddenly stopped to avoid a pedestrian. The prius was unable to stop in time (even under heavy brake pedal pressure) and collided with rear bumper of the car ahead. More than $5,000 in damage occurred to the prius alone; though no one was hurt.in both instances nearby and subsequent vehicles experienced no problems stopping. There were no signs of ice or slippery pavement either time. Furthermore, neither my wife nor i have ever been involved in accidents in the past or with other cars.we didn't recognize that this could be a manufacturer's defect until complaints to the nhtsa became public and widely discussed in december 09 & january '10. Please note, however; our affected vehicle is a 2007 model year and we have experienced symptoms including loss of control and inappropriate acceleration just as described by others in the online community for 2010.
This event has occured on a number of occasions with my 2007 toyota prius.when i am applying the brakes and go over a bump or pothole, the traction control light appears and the brakes weaken for a moment.the light will go off and the breaks feel like they go back to full strength.i am aware of this issue and have modified my driving becasue of it.recently while approaching an intersection i had to slow very quickly and hit a pothole while the brakes were applied.i traveled several feet further because the brakes were not reacting at full strength when the light was on.i have heard of other 2007 owners complaining but when i contacted my toyota dealer they said there was nothing they could do until there is a recall.that was the only time i contacted my dealer because it made me so upset.it is safe to say that from the moment i have purchased the car (within the first week) to current, if i am breaking and hitting a bump or pothole of significant disruptance at the same time - this situation replays itself.the date of incident is around the first date of the first occurance.it has happened nearly 100+ times since then.
During turns at times my 2007 pruis will bog down and have no power.i have reported the problem to the dealer and they believe it my be a sensor problem where the abs senses to much spin and cuts power to the transmission.it takes about 5 to 10 seconds to get the power back to the transmission.during this time the car cannot move.
When braking, if the car hits any kind of pothole, speed bump, or imperfection in the road that causes the traction control light to illuminate, all braking power is lost and the car glides (as if neither the brake or gas pedal are depressed) until the traction control light goes off, at which point braking power is returned.the traction control is very sensitive and many small bumps or imperfections can set it off, and the lack of braking power has caused me some close calls in the past.
Sometimes the dash won't light up other times the car won't shut off plus on the tailgate the little electrical piece fell off where you open the trunk
2007 prius touring. Consumer writes to express sincere disappointment over automobile transaction.*tgwthe consumer stated she was involved in an accident and his vehicle was totaled. The consume stated he was assured the vehicle he was about to purchase, had not been in any previous accidents. The consumer later discovered the vehicle had indeed been in multiple collisions, both front and rear.the consumer stated he began to notice the hood was not aligned properly, the rubber on the right front corner between the windshield and the right quarter panel was disconnected from the body and the lower front panel appeared to be slightly flared out.
Hatchback latch: in hot weather the rubber latch melts and it is difficult to open the hatch. When i took the car in for regular maintenance, i enquired about repair of the latch and they quoted a price of about $300. This was several years ago. I asked about a recall on this problem,as i understood it was a problem for many 2007 prius owners. I was told there was no recall. It has not been repaired and is getting worse. I think it should be repaired by the manufacturer as it is clearly a defective product.
The rubber exterior of the back latch handle has melted completely making the back hatch completely inoperable.i can no longer press the button that is supposed to open the hatch as the rubber that coated it has melted into a gooey mass and then hardened.this has occured over the summer while the car was parked and the tempuratures were in the 100's.
One headlight repeatedly goes off while driving.turning lights all the way off and then back on temporarily relieves the problem.the issue often occurs when braking, but can occur randomly while in motion.this has been going on with my vehicle for years.
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to deteriorate and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer.. The issue has worsened and today i was unable to open the rear hatch whatsoever.
Drivers side optional all-rubber floor mattes have defect of workmanship or design which causes eyelet for left hand floor matte hook to become torn stretching the hole out/breaking the hole and shifting the front edge of floor matte towards the accelerator pedal.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
The rear hatch latch has become impossible to open. The exterior handle rubber has been softening, almost melting, for several years. When it has released in the past, sometimes it was only a partial release, leaving the hatch latched down. The hatch problems have been consistently affecting the operation of the latch to the point that i can no longer open it at all. I asked the dealer if there was a bulletin or recall after seeing all of the internet complaints and he said, no. He did say they get a lot of complaints/repairs on the 2007 hatch latch and the parts to repair it will take time to get in as they are in demand. Internet searches show this is a widespread problem that can involve safety. My spare tire is back there and i cannot access my trunk. Had to crawl though the back seat to change a taillight. Toyota needs to resolve this known problem and reimburse those who have fixed the problem themselves.
After only about 4 years use, the rubber cover on the hatch release handle (the exterior handle of the rear hatch) of our 2007 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 3 yr. Mark. We live in texas where temperatures were extremely warm last summer.apparently toyota knows about this, and is selling the entire wiring harness for $96 plus repair costs, 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. I have had several instances where i was not able to get the hatch open on an extremely hot day.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.
I'm in nj on 1/8/15 i was shopping at costco. It was sub zero temeperture and i had a full cart. I injured my fingers and got frostbite while trying to open hatch. It was stuck.the weather was cold and windy . I got very sick from the incident because of the stupid hatch, the rubber part is like stuck and can't feel latchit doesnt open. I'm really really upset. . omg
The rear hatch latch is controlled by an external rubber button that over time has melted into a sticky goo that has prevented the latch from operating with normal finger operation.my wife is unable to open the hatch even though her hands are stronger than the average woman.not only is this a problem accessing items in the trunk of the car, but it could be a safety hazard under some emergency situations.toyota has recalled similar latches on some scion models but told me that there is not a recall on this prius model.
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). I have to press repeatedly to open the trunk. Each time i touch it to open the car my hands get covered in melted rubber. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard. Given how many people are experiencing this problem with a 2007 toyota prius (even my car dealer knows about the issue), why hasn't a recall been issued?
My car when stopped and running lunges forward
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the key to the vehicle was radioactive. The contact was concerned about the safety risk because he wore a pacemaker. The dealer informed the contact that there was no need for concern.the current and failure mileages were approximately 56,000. The consumer stated he was involved in two accidents and was injured. He didn't give any other specifics. Updated 07/22/10
Over time the black rubber on our hatch has melted.it has gotten harder and harder to open the trunk.finally we popped the plastic part off due to the pressure needed to open the trunk.it no longer opens.my husband had a flat tire on 6/13/2014.he could not get in to the trunk and had to drive the car to a tire place to buy new tires.the fact that he couldn't get in to the trunk was inconvenient and expensive.my greatest concern is that this is a safety issue.you can't get in or out of the trunk in case of emergency.that is pretty scary, especially since we are traveling with 2 small children.
An fyi for prius owners, i have a 2007 prius and had the following happen to me, as i was driving my navigation display suddenly began displaying a view out of my backup camera, which was very disorientating as my eye was drawn to the image of the road disappearing behind me. I pulled over and powered down and then rebooted my cars computer system and it has been fine since. This does bring to mind that if the car is able to think its in reverse when driving forward then any number of things could be misinterpreted by the computer system.
The back latch of the 2007 toyota prius has degraded and melted. It no longer functions properly and i have safety concerns regarding the use of the rear door in case of emergencies. There are a series of complaints reported and it is not due to high heat or chemical exposure. Please advise as to how to get this replaced.
Exterior rear hatch latch handle sticky/melting. Covered with tape to avoid touching the mess when using the door. Latch and lock operation has become unreliable and hatch must be slammed to ensure closure. Practically identical to complaint id 10632829.
The electronic dash (heads up instrument display) on our 2007 prius has intermittently failed to light over the last year. Yesterday, it failed and also wouldn't turn off. We always use the remote (keyless) ignition system. But, after the failures yesterday i put the electronic key fob into the hole in the dash thinking that might help. Instead, i couldn't remove it. I tried every combination of pressing buttons (the park and power buttons) and other controls, brakes pedal, shifter and it still wouldn't shut off or light up the display. After holding the power button in for an extended amount of time, it turned off and ejected the key fob. But then the car wouldn't light up the instrument display or start. This morning, again, it would not start. I was told by an experienced prius mechanic (also an owner) that these were classic symptoms of a failing power amplifier for the display and that it was a "secret warranty," a voluntary repair to avoid a government recall, but that toyota would only do it for 10 years. The dealer refused to do it under warranty even though the symptoms began before the car was 10 years old. They told me the recall was only good for nine years. They want $765 for the repair. It strikes me that this is a safety failure and should be covered, period. With no indication of speed or other functions (abs function, traction control, etc.), or to turn the vehicle off, it is unsafe to operate the vehicle. The various failures, including loss of cruise control while in motion, took place when the car was cold and when it was warmed up. At rest and in motion.
The back latch to the trunk/hatch is defective. The rubber exterior part has melted and is all gooey and sticky. In the winter time it freezes. We are unable to open or use the trunk. This is a safety issue and also can not access spare or compartment. This is a faulty part and there have been thousands of similar reports. I would like this fixed as is a manufacturing flaw and defect.
The rear hatch latch is almost impossible to open.the exterior handle rubber has been softening, almost melting, for several years.it is now consistently affecting the operation of the latch.i asked the dealer if there was a bulletin or recall and he said, no.he did say they get a lot of complaints/repairs on the 2007 hatch latch.
I purchased a toyota prius from toyota sunnyvale, address: 898 w el camino real, sunnyvale, ca 94087phone: (408) 469-4907.intermittently the drivers dash display doesn't turn on and it is difficult to turn off the car. The speedometer, gas indicator, warning indicators do not light up. The first failure occurred in 2014, aaa replaced the battery, disconnecting the accessory 12 volt battery causes a reset and clears the intermittent failure. Since then the problem has occurred 5-6 times.i contacted toyota america and was given a case #1612 272 228, in december 2016. I also searched online and found out this is a known toyota problem and is the part called a combination meter. Toyota provided an extended 9 year warranty on this problem, further toyota motor sales, usa sent a letter to dealers (copy attached) to notify toyota customers that there might be this intermittent problem, i never received a mailed letter. I also purchased maintenance at the dealership and was never told of this intermittent problem.since my initial call to toyota motor sales, usa, i've been in contact with samantha elkins (408-716-1881) at the dealership and i have seemed to reached an impasse, the dealership requires that their technicians duplicate the problem and further want to charge me for the diagnosis labor (1 or more hours at $175/hour). If it was an obvious problem the maintenance visits should have showed it. As it's an know intermittent failure, it doesn't make sense to take the car to the dealer and pay $200 or more dollars for a diagnosis of no problem found.from my research online it appears that as many as 5% of the prius cars, identified by vin,can suffer from this problem. Is offering an extended warranty, but not notifying their customer an effort to avoid a recall? when the failure occurred i had to drive without instruments at night. Is this a safety issue.
There is a common problem with the instrument cluster combination meter which contains the speedometer display.this cluster tends to malfunction when the vehicle is turned on. The display will not turn on with the rest of the vehicle. This malfunction allows a driver to continue to operate the vehicle, but without the speedometer, odometer, and gear shift display. This is a safety issue because many prius drivers are driving without the use of a speedometer!!!toyota issued a 9 year extended warranty on this manufacturing defect for their 2nd generation prius models. Clearly this is evidence that this is a very common issue.with 2nd generation prius series (2003-2009) rapidly aging out of this 9 year extended customer support program, this poses an ever increasing consumer safety risk to the general public.repair costs the trade invalue of the vehicle is less than $3,000 while the repair quoted by my local toyota dealership was $1028. This repair cost highly discourages owners to get this fixed. Since there is little incentive to invest in this costly repair, i am concerned that many prius drivers are driving without a speedometer!by going though considerable effort to detach the start battery when this problem surfaces,the computer system in the display can go though a hard reset, and tends to operate properly for a short period of time. This would allow an individual to easily pass a safety inspection, but the considerable effort to go though this process would prevent consumers to go though this effort every time the display went out. The instrument cluster should be recalled in the interest of public safety! these vehicles need to be repaired or taken off the streets! vehicle safety inspections are not likely tocatch this issue, as the problem can be temporary masked.
Another complaint regarding the rubber cover of the 2007 prius hatch release/latch.the rubber covering has deteriorated and degraded in a way that causes it to melt and become sticky in warm or hot weather; touching the cover causes the material to stick to fingers, and is very difficult to remove, requiring the use of a solvent cleaner.in cold and freezing weather, the cover becomes very stiff and not flexible, and is impossible to press, causing the hatch to be impossible to open.this is a basic operational problem, rendering the hatchback non-functional - it can't be opened, or if it can be opened it leaves a substance on the driver's body.also a safety issue, as when the hatch can't be opened this is essentially being locked out of the trunk where the spare tire and safety equipment are located.dealer will charge approximately $300 for part and labor to repair this.i've called toyota customer service, and their response was: "it is no longer covered under the warranty, and there is no recall for this, so toyota will not be covering this repair."i did a search in the nhtsa complaint database and found 147 owners with the exact same problem.very discouraging and irresponsible that toyota will not take responsibility and assist owners with resolving this issue.
After 3 years, my 2007 toyota prius hatch release ( a black rubber strip ) has melted to a gooey tar strip.toyota needs to put a recall on these hatch release buttons.*ln
Trunk latch rubber has deteriorated to the point of stickiness and black coming off on your fingers when opening.sometimes, it takes a few tries before it will open.in the winter during cold weather, the rubber is very hard and you cannot open the trunk (hatch) at all.the only way we were able to open the hatch was to first run a hairdryer on it to enable us to open the door. This could potentially cause a safety hazard if access to the back was required in an emergency.toyota has failled to issue a recall for this defect.our car has always been garage kept and not left parked in the sun.plus, we have owned numerous other cars, to include toyotas, which have never had a problem with a trunck (hatch) lock.
Twenty miles from my destination, both headlights went out, leaving only fog lights.this occurred at night, in the rain, on an interstate highway.the dealership advised both lights were burnt out and charged in excess of $400.00 to replace the bulbs.updated 01/20/11
Combination meter failure while driving. Unable to view speedometer or dash lights. Car sometimes locks up, unable to view abs signal because dashlights become inoperable. Unable to turn car off during dashboard/combination meter failure.
On an intermittent basis, the dash does not light up(speed, gear selections , gas level, etc) when this happens you can not shut the engine off or remove the ignition key which are big safety items when you have to park as you can not lock the doors and all information on the large display does not work or any of the dash display so you have no indication of speed, engine warnings etc. I purchased my 2007prius from my local county and now they have a 2009 prius with the same problem. All prius should be recalled by toyota, regardless of age and fixed a it is a very dangerous problem. I have searched the internet about this problem and it seems be a problem with the prius. The estimate i have to solve the problem is approximately $1,200 and this should be fixed by toyota as a definite recall safety problem. It is a start, stop problem when you can not shut off the engine or remove the key and while driving no speed indication.
The trunk latch for our 2007 toyota prius started melting into a gooey mess about 3 years after we purchased it.it seems that many other owners of the 2007 prius have experienced the same thing.toyota will not replace it as defective equipment; however, it is obvious that door handles are not supposed to melt, even if you live in a warm climate.
The trunk release latch on my 2007 prius has deteriorated almost to the point of not being able to open the trunk. The same part was replaced about 4 years after i purchased the vehicle. And now, it's happening again. It's like the plastic stuff is melting and falling apart. We are having to purchase this same part, for the second time now. Love my prius, but hate having to make repairs on the same issue 2 times. Also, i had the headlights repaired (from a recall) about 2 years after i purchased the car. The front headlights are still doing the same thing. The problem was never really fixed. While driving at night and in day time, the headlights go out. Usually they go out one at a time. Like the right side will go out. Then you can flip the switch to turn them on and off, and it'll work again for about 5 minutes. Then the left side will go out. This usually happens every night while driving and i have to flip the switch on and off about 9 times while driving short and long distances.i just usually flip the switch and they come back on again. Sometimes while driving at night, they both go out at the same time. Really a safety hazard when driving around with my 2 small kids!! brought it back to toyota dealership in lake charles to be repaired. But they said they couldn't re-create the problem, so they couldn't fix it. How long do you think i can keep driving around in the dark with malfunctioning lights and kids in the car?????????????????this happens daily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to deteriorate and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The issue first began this past summer and as outside temperatures rose, the rubber melted.
Failed component is the rubber cover on the trunk/hatch switch. Heat has split the cover compromising the integrity of the electrical switch. Heat has made the rubber a sticky mess. This has made the trunk/hatch difficult to open, impossible for my wife. Repairs for this mistake made by toyota will cost $65 for the part and as much as $150 for labor. Some dealers apparently have paid for repairs in some areas of the country. I'm aware that there have been hundreds of complaints about this problem. It is obvious that the rubber cover is defective and should be made good by toyota. If, in an emergency one is unable to access the hatch for equipment; cables, extinguisher, spare tire, flares, etc., this could be seen as a serious threat to injury or worse.
Hatch is difficult to open and gets stuck if you don't fully pull the latch free.regardless of the difficulty opening at times, the handle is melted and leaves a sticky black "tar" on your hand every time you open the hatch.this website also explains the history of problems related to this:https://www.meyersonstrategy.com/2013/09/toyotas-sticky-2007-prius-hatch-problem.html
After i noticed that the suv sufficiently ahead of me in the same lane was stopping to make a left turn, i started slowing down with plenty of space.i glanced for a second to my right side to check safety around another set of headlights.when i faced forward i could see that i was getting too close to the about-to-turn car ahead of me.i immediately slammed on the brakes, but the car kept moving forward and slammed into the suv's rear end.thankfully there were no physically injuries, but the collision caused low/moderate damage to the suv and major damage to my prius -- enough that the radiator was clobbered, and that my car had to be towed.at the time of this post, the repair shop has not yet finished evaluating it and reporting on all the damaged parts and the estimate costs.prior to purchasing this vehicle about 9 months ago, i had checked for active recalls but found none, and i confirmed the same shortly after the purchase.apparently, though, toyota has not yet issued a recall on the brake system even after many similar complaints about such a failure during an emergency need for a total stop.i am really interested in pursuing further action, possibly through legal avenues.
Good year weatherhandler fuel maxx tires with only 9000 miles dry rotten and loss of air and coming apart. Dotpj19ky1r sold to me by national tire and battery feb 9, 2016 manufactured july 16,3013 goodyear would not warranty defects and national tire and battery would not replace. Due to defects in the tire.national tire and battery prorated tires with 10/32 tread depth on one and 9/32 on the rest. New tires the cost to me with replacement was the same as new. I was having loss of air in the tires daily. I kept the old tires to show the defective sidewalls.
Toyota priusloss of electical power, loss of steering resulting in crashin may 2009 while driving in a residental neighborhood at low speeds, prius lost all power resulting in loss of steering and loss of brakes resulting in crash into a high curb.i had prius towed to toyota dealership and filed complaint with dealership as well as with main california complaint center.they said that it would take them 4 months to investigate complaint.they recommended my storing car at dealership for four months if i wanted an investigation.they would not investigate otherwise.they told me there was no cause for concern and that the power loss must of resulted after the crash. They said that toyota had no safety complaints about power loss or steering or brake loss.i went on line and found same year model recall in australia.they told me the products were dissimilar and not a cause for concern. I disagreed.my routine mechanic at merchants tire and auto could find nothing wrong.i repaired the structural damage and sold the car since toyota assured me there was nothing wrong.toyota corporation's methodology of investigation appears to be designed to stifle any meaningful determination of baseline safety fault.the requirement to store a car for months at owners expense and for driver to have no access for transportation would appear to discourage any meaningful investigation of safety concern.given the current finding of brake and other safety defects in toyota products, i am concerned that the power loss may have been under-reported because of their unethical business practices.i report it to help you determine if there is a pattern of power loss, loss of steering and loss of braking in the prius.
The issue relates to tsb-0172-09 - combination meters fails in sub zero weather.this problem happened several years ago and twice last winter in subzero temperature.last week i needed to have lynch toyota in manchester, ct replace my key fob and i requested that they run a computer diagnostic on the combo meter problem.they claim that they actually need to see the display not functioning.i explained that there is no way that they can confirm this problem - if the problem exists i am advised to not drive the car (once the car warms the problems disappears anyway) - the alternative is to have the car towed to the dealership - if they can confirm the problem they will cover the towing expense - problem is this - the dealer is located in the central valley of ct - elevation ~270 feet in contrast to my location northeast hills at elevation 780 - cooler in ne and warmer in central valley.i sent toyota through their website and received an email response (incident #1509120648) and just called 800-331-4331.the toyota representative to my surprise did not have an answer in hand so we had to revisit the email and i explained the problem.basically what we concluded is that toyota can not fix my problem for they cannot verify that the problem exists.so here we have a classic catch 22 - and the extended warranty of 9 years is about to expire.they also contend that providing photographic documentation of the problem is not sufficient to verify the problem
Rear hatch lock has soft plastic cover which melted in my hand when trying to open car.plastic cover turned black and soft and sticks to skin when you touch to open the car.lock also now does not open properly now due to electrical problem in the part.should be recalled.
We have a 2007 toyota prius and the airbag light on the dashboard will not shut off.it has not been in an accidentand i was told that there was a safety recall for this.it drives fine, i'm just worried that something bad will happen.this has been an ongoing problem for about 2-3 months.
When attempting to shift the vehicle into drive or reverse the transmission selection will revert to neutral within a few seconds. The problem occurs multiple times even after tuning off all accessories and restarting the vehicle. In some cases it requires that the transmission joystick selector lever be held manually in the d position to continue driving. The problem also occurs at low speed, i.e after turning onto a street from a stopped position of the transmission will pop out of gear into neutral. The problem is intermittent and has occurred a few times over the past year.
The trunk hatch cover/switch on my 2007 prius has completely melted and locked up. Myself, and many other prius owners of this year, are victims of a faulty component and can no longer access our spare tires in case of an emergency. This is a terrible safety issue and these components should be recalled.
Driver side headlight when turned on randomly goes off i have to turn the lights off again and then it turns back on but a lot of times it'll keep turning off.it's been doing this for years.i rarely drive my car only has 35k miles on it.
The bulbs turn off intermittently for no reason. I already replaced the bulbs but the problem did not go away. This is very unsafe. I made my research and there are many complaints of this kind of problem with the 2007 prius. Toyota should recall and fix this problem. This is very unsafe.
Takata recall.my car won't shut off.they say the instrument panel cluster needs replaced.it has been on back order for 13 days so my car is useless. I can't drive it.i paid either 23,000 or 28,000 for it and have kept it maintained. The toyota place says they have another lady that's been waiting 3 days less than mine.i called california toyota.they can't tell me anything - but today told me it might be on back order. This is a safety issue.a car that won't shut off is a danger.it could kick into gear.it could damage the motor.a car that you can't tell how much gas is in it can be a problem as well.i can't drive it.the speedometer won't work.this is a problem with safety as if you can't tell what speed you are going you risk tickets.the toyota place in birmingham has replaced 30 of these instrument clusters. If that is representative nationwide there is a big problem and these cars should be recalled.i only have 150,000 miles approx. On my car.the salesman told me it would last at least 300,000 miles.i had to replace the 4800.00 battery at 103000 miles. My other gripe is they didn't tell me until 13 days later it was "probably" on back order.i wouldn't have rented a car for 13 days had i known it was "probably" on back order.
This event has occured on a number of occasions with my 2007 toyota prius.when i am applying the brakes and go over a bump or pothole, the traction control light appears and the brakes weaken for a moment.the light will go off and the breaks feel like they go back to full strength.i am aware of this issue and have modified my driving becasue of it.recently while approaching an intersection i had to slow very quickly and hit a pothole while the brakes were applied.i traveled several feet further because the brakes were not reacting at full strength when the light was on.i have heard of other 2007 owners complaining but when i contacted my toyota dealer they said there was nothing they could do until there is a recall.that was the only time i contacted my dealer because it made me so upset.it is safe to say that from the moment i have purchased the car (within the first week) to current, if i am breaking and hitting a bump or pothole of significant disruptance at the same time - this situation replays itself.the date of incident is around the first date of the first occurance.it has happened nearly 100+ times since then.
The trunk opener switch on my 2007 prius no longer works reliably because it is made of a defective rubber which has at this point melted into a goopy mess. This means that the opener switch can become stuck in the closed position, rendering it impossible to open the trunk until the release mechanism of the switch overcomes the tensile strength of the goop.as a cursory google search shows, this is a common problem which toyota routinely refuses to repair. It is a potential safety issue because a pet or child could be difficult to retrieve from the trunk area if the trunk cannot be opened. An unexpected hazard such as a leaking propane tank or a battery fire in the trunk area could similarly be difficult to mitigate.
Rear latch for the hatchback door is inoperable in cold weather (+/-<40*), the door latching release mechanism freezes and cannot be opened. In hot weather (+/->80*) the covering for the mechanism melts and it gets all over your hands and is impossible to get off. The freezing aspect of this defect is dangerous when the back cannot be opened. I have talked with toyota about this but they will not offer much help in resolving the problem. It is very expensive to replace >$300. I did not notice the problem until i moved to the mountains in the winter time.
Rubberized floor mats for car drivers side have flaws in workmanship so that they tear where the retention hook is on left side.the effect is the matte comes loose and jams the accelerator pedal.even though this is similar to previous floor matte recalls on this model, the dealership will not honor the rubberized mattes with these flaws under the previous recall.another recall looks to be in order for this same kind of problem again.
This incident involves my 2007 toyota prius hybrid that i have owned for almost a year.as i was driving approximately 40 mph and put my foot on the brake as i approached a red light, the red brake warning came on the dash as did the abs warning light.my foot went all the way to the floor and i had no brakes.luckily i had a right turning lane that i could veer into and not hit the stopped vehicles in front of me.as i continued to push the brake to the floor and maneuver the vehicle out of traffic, it seemed to catch a little and i was able to slow the vehicle eventually to a stop.i put the vehicle in park as it was still running, and pulled out the owner's manual.the manual specifically stated that if these two warning lights came on at the same time, you were to "stop immediately and contact your toyota dealership".this is exactly what i did.i had the vehicle towed into their facility that evening.the next day i was interrogated by the mechanic after a diagnostic report was done on my car.he wanted to know when i let the car run out of gas.i have never let my car run out of gas, and in fact that just filled the take the day before this incident occurred.the mechanic couldn't tell me what was wrong and contacted toyota's corporate office.two days later, i was advised that the reason the brakes didn't work was because i "let the car run out of gas "and this caused the engine to shut off.i argued that the car had never run out of gas and the engine didn't shut off, the brakes went out.the service manager pulled out the diagnostic test showing that "at some point" the car had run out of gas----this test doesn't give a date of when this may have happened.i advised the service manager that the car had 223 miles on it when i purchased it-- this test result could have happened when the car was still at the dealership, not in my possession.the service manager advised me that his "hands were tied" and that toyota had made their decision.
Toyota priuses, covering multiple model years, have problems with their multifunction displays in the range of 85000-95000 miles. The problem manifests itself with a display that will start to go out and have problems with a fuzzy display or lines through the picture, or will just fail outright. This can cause problems with such as the inability to control the car's climate (including safety-related front and rear window defog), bluetooth hands-free, gps mapping and other important car functions. Online third-party repair companies suggest the problem may have to do with bad soldering points on the display unit.toyota service bulletinel002-05 is purported to the issue.some sites that discuss the issue:http://repairpal.com/the-center-multi-function-display-may-fail-491http://bobcowart.blogspot.com/2007/12/prius-broken-multi-function-display.htmlhttp://www.priusonline.com/8-prius-general/16987-problem-prius-multi-function-display-mfd-3.htmlhttp://priuschat.com/threads/mfd-issues-on-04-05-prius.33923http://artsautomotive.com/publications/7-hybrid/117-prius-2nd-gen-repairing-the-multi-function-display/toyota does not acknowledge a wide-spread problem and will not fully-cover replacement/repair on an out-of-warranty vehicle.
I started having problems with my headlights when i bought my used prius march 9, 2010. First it was just one headlight ... I found that if i shut the lights off and back on the headlight would come back on. It would do it once in awhile... Then it would switch from the left to the right headlight and started doing it more often...soon both lights would shut off while i was driving and it would occur several times a month. Lately,it has started shutting the lights (either or both) every couple minutes some times even every couple seconds... I hate driving at night... This has become a really bad problem. I just had a auto shop look at the car and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with the lights... I think toyota should fix this issue at no cost to the customers no matter how old the car is...it is a safety issue!
The rear hatch latch deteriorates and makes it increasingly difficult to open the back hatch. It is now completely broken and the back hatch is inaccessible ' making impossible to access the spare tire in case of a road-side emergency.
I was driving onto the highway and the entrance curved. The road was wet from a recent start of rain. I tried to brake my car and the brakes did not catch and i spun out on the entrance ramp and hit a reflector pole and ended up in the dirt on the shoulder of the on ramp.
Back hatch handle melts in hot weather and gets tar on fingers and drips on car body. The only way toyota has to fix this is to make consumer pay for a new rear handle assembly.
The rubber tailgate release handle above the license plate has started to melt and has become a sticky, gooey mess. This black goo comes off on your hands whenever you open the tailgate. I fear this substance could be hazardous to a persons health, such as causing cancer. I also fear that because of its condition the handle may become inoperable in a life-threatening situation. I believe this is a serious part defect that toyota should be responsible for fixing regardless of whether the car is under warranty or not. Thank you.
The handle on the hatchback has become sticky and will not let me open the hatch.this is a safety problem because if i needed to get at my spare tire, i would not be able to do so.toyota wants $250.00 to repair it.i think toyota should repair it at no charge.
Clock spring wiring harness in steering wheel going out. Started with non-safety items: a/c, defrost. Now the horn does not work. Others report that air bags are also connected to this wiring harness which is failing. Other toyota models had recall because clock spring harness caused air bags to fail
Toyota sent the extended warranty notice on the combination meter to the wrong address; therefore, i could not "connect the dots" regarding my dashboard blackout--meaning i thought it was quirky, not a documented problem with the combination meter.my 2007 prius with only 35,000 miles on it needs a replacement combination meter but toyota will not pay for it--claiming it provided an extended warranty.my response is: so what?i am driving a dangerous vehicle which does not indicate the speed i'm driving, the gas supply, the warning lights, and backup camera.i have had the requisite services over the years and the problem is clearly a defect in toyota's manufacturing and supply chain.if toyota really cares about the customer, why won't toyota take responsibility for the failing part and repair my perilous vehicle? the situation is dangerous!i can't lock the car, know for sure when it is turned off, see the warning lights, know if the airbag alert is legit--non-functional all.to replace the failed part will cost near $1000, my monthly social security.think about this pricetag, toyota headquarters and local dealerships.my safety is severely jeopardized.please work to recall these impacted vehicles.that my prius has been serviced every single year according to schedule, that this mysterious dark screen has been popping up for years, and that toyota sent the notice of extended warranty to the wrong address should demonstrate where the culpability lies.toyota should take ownership of this dangerous situation and fix all the defective vehicles--behavior which demonstrates the company truly cares about its customers!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. Whenever the contact placed the vehicle in park or neutral the vehiclesuddenly surged forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.
While driving uphill on a curved, shoulder-less road, my car spontaneously shifted into neutral, causing it to lose all power as well as power brake.i attempted to physically hold the gear shift in "drive", but this did not bring power back, nor did it change the light on the dash from "neutral".at first the car would shift into reverse, and i was able to back into a wider part of the road.it then stopped shifting into any gear.i ended up having the car towed home in neutral, with poor (non-power) braking.i've since done a google search and see that this is a recurrent problem with 200-something priuses, based on consumer affairs, toyota nation, prius online, and car problem zoo.
My near death experience drive my 2007 toyota prius on august 30, 2007** **while driving my 2007 prius behind a 16-wheeler and at an average speed of 60mph, suddenly my prius' engine & motors roared and the speed surgedso strongly that if i didn't ride the brakes, i saw myself ramming into the back of the 16-wheeler in front of me.also at this time, a cadillac suv was following me to close on this georgia secondary-highway#121 whereby i visualize a tragic accident about to occur.after about a half-mile riding the brakes and feeling the pulling torque of those powerful electric motors on the front wheels, i saw my chance to exit ahead where two trash dumpsters appeared. As i stopped the prius, i notice smokecoming over the hood.so i jump out of the prius. I saw flames round the front wheel well that soon flamed out.i contacted aaa auto club south and had the prius towed 45 miles back to the ann taylor toyota dealership/service center where i originally purchased the 2007 prius. Five days later, i was notified by the service center that a piece of flexible "carpet mat" suddenly "rigged" enough in order to become wedged onto the accelerator and no additional services required. (invoice#tocs368561 dated 09/05/07)now in disbelief and scared, i had my 2007 prius re-inspected atprecision tune auto care (invoice#165110 dated 09/06/07).this inspected yielded evidence of a previous fire and burned rotors!i contacted by phone toyota corp customer service and usaa auto insurance.i contacted a legal attorney that advised me that my circumstances required hiring a mechanical engineer to disprove toyota's assertion or drive the vehicle until the run-a-way acceleration occurs again.as of this date, having been "stonewalled" the past two years, i want to verify that your department has a record of my incident.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration which resulted in a crash in the garage. The failure occurred on two occasions. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed orrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,626. Updated 01/21/16*lj*as
The main dash.display, speedometer, will not show up due to electric problem.power from rear, aux, battery is interrupted some how. The cruise control will be inop in this situation.there is no way of knowing when the condition will show up, butwhen door is opened, the indicator light will not come on.car will have been parked, turned off.different fixes on the net.my fix is to in plug rear battery's 2 connections, wait then hope, and try again
Summary: my car began accelerating while i was in park.i own a 2007 toyota prius.two days ago, i drove to my destination, pulled into a parking spot, and turned off the car.i was early, so i turned the car back on (so i could listen to the radio while i waited).the car was in park and i did not have my feet on any pedals.the car was on for less than a minute when it began to drive forward.i both heard the sound of the motor engaging and visually processed that the car was moving.i immediately stepped on the brake hard and the car immediately came to a stop.my 4-year-old was distressed because the rolling and hard stop made a big jolt.the car was still in park.i released the brake pedal and the car stayed still.i do not know if this is related, but my car headlights randomly turn off while i am driving.if i toggle the switch off and back on, they always come back on.i took it to the local dealer, where the repair guy told me they frequently see this problem, and all they do is replace the headlights (which made no sense to me, because the bulbs aren't burned out).i would say this problem happens about once a week.
I have a 2007 prius and the accelerator has stuck 3-4 times on the highway.
Taka inflator, i was in a car accident and none of the air bags deployed. It was head on accident. Also my car just started to speed up. I ended up hitting a billboard.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.the contact's spouse was backing down a 20 degree slope with her foot on the brake pedal.the vehicle accelerated backwards downhill at approximately 5 mph, but then accelerated to 35 mph.the contact continued to depress the brake pedal.the vehicle struck a tree and the contact's head struck the head rest.he sustained a head injury and can provide a police report.the dealer was notified and the vehicle was repaired.the current mileage was 12,700 and failure mileage was 10,600.
I have been driving a 2007 toyota prius since july 2007. The hid headlights switch off automatically while driving. Sometimes the left hid switches off but the right headlights stays on. The headlights turn off but the display from the inside says that headlights are turned on.the headlights come on if i turn the headlights off and turn them back on then both of them are working till they switch off again during driving.almost got in a t-bone accident when the other driver did not see me.if i am driving using cruise-control, the car seem to speed up a bit just for a sec a or two when you initially apply brakes.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. He stated that when he approached a stop light and engaged the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed; however, the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer to be repaired. The dealer confirmed that the failure could have been due to the floor mats. The vehicle is being repaired and the insurance company will be responsible for the repair cost. The contact is very concerned of the safety risk and the possibility that the failure could reoccur. There were no injuries. The failure and current mileages were 15000.
Pulling into parking lot stopped had brakes on (witness to brakes on).removed seatbelt reached to turn car off.the car accelerated on its own could not stop by applying brakes.hit two parked pickups which stopped my car.
I am writing to explain two problems i have had with my toyota prius.i want to have a documented of report of these problems in the event that they result in a serious accident, as i fear they might.i have experienced these problems on a number of occasions.the first problem occurs whenever i drive over rough or uneven payment.when the traction control kicks in, it feels as if the car is surging and it is necessary to step on the brake, sometimes with both feet, very hard in order to get the car to slow down or stop.i have taken the car in for this problem a couple of times.i have driven cars with traction control in the past and never felt the surging that occurs with the prius, when driving other cars using other traction control systems.the other issue with the car is that occasionally, when accelerating, my normally silent prius makes a loud revving noise.whenever i hear this noise, i immediately take my foot off the gas.thankfully, so far, the noise stops and the car slows down.the noise does not occur every time i accelerate, but it seems to be happening with increasing frequency.i am not sure if other prius owners, especially those who have been involved in accidents, have reported this issue or noticed the revving noise prior to their accidents.but, i thought it might be an important piece of the puzzle that should be reported.i hope this information is useful.quite honestly, i am a concerned each and every time i get into my car.but, with a year remaining on my lease i have little choice but to engage in what i feel is increasingly a game of toyota owner russian roulette to get to school and do all the things i need to do.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While parking, the vehicle suddenly accelerated over a concrete curb and onto the sidewalk. There were no injuries. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who could find nothing wrong. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 41,100.
I have also experienced the unintended acceleration in a 2007 prius. It would not slow down; but it readjusted after about 20 seconds of me tapping the gas pedal to regain control and alternatively hitting the brake.just wanted to make sure that you had the data point.
Cause: flat tire in the front left or front right of the vehicle.the front left demonstrating the most severe hazardfailure: the traction control system engages regularly due to a discrepancy between the spare and normal tire size.traction control cuts power to the drive wheels and cannot be overridden, causing vehicle to lose speed in non-deterministic manner.vehicle is not responsive.condition is worst during the first 40 miles driven on the spare tire but consequently improves due to learning inside the car computer.unfortunately, vehicle is most dangerous when the driver has the least control over the situation. Correction: none, the manufacturer claims the vehicle is operating as designed.
We own a 2007 prius.i was pulling into a parking space doing maybe 5 mph, and my car suddenly lurched forward and ran into a cement planter approx 2 ft tall.my front bumper ended up top of the planter.i know i did not have my foot on the gas pedal.we had already removed the floor mats.this resulted in over $6k in damages to my car, that my insurers paid for; except my deductible.we also had the problem with the intermittent loss of our headlights; and replaced both of them.we just received a notice from toyota telling us we will be receiving a 'credit' for the either part or all of the cost of the headlights; which was substantial.we did take pictures of the damages from the accident.
2007 toyota prius accelerated to 93mph when trying to engage cruise control.
After speeding up to pass another car on a slight upgrade (2 lane country road), my prius continued to accelerate.i could not slow the car down to the speed limit using the brake pedal. For about fifteen minutes, i kept trying to slow the car down, looking for a place to pull over where i wouldn't hit anything. The accelerator pedal was not stuck & no floor mat was touching either pedal. The only way i could stop was with the emergency brake.i thought the car might explode, but later realized the smoke was pouring out from my brakes. I maneuvered to the berm of a bridge over a lake, just before the road went down to one lane for construction. Then i turned the car off.ten minutes after this ordeal (vehicle was stationary), i restarted the car, but the engine began racing again without any touch on the gas pedal, so i quickly turned it off.luckily, i hadn't collided with anything.
My vehicle was hit by a fault driver and my vehicle air bags never exploded. I have sustained injuries to my neck, wrist and back after this accident. My vehicle has gas pedal acceleration after the accident and when i put the brakes to stop or slow down the vehicle my vehicle jumps up and increases the speed. I fear that this faulty parts of brake or gas paddle could result in another serious accident. This is my very valued asset because it takes me to work and brings me back.i hope that toyota will investigate my problem very seriously and very carefully.my injuries are very serious and long lasting and i am seeing doctors for the last 13 months. I need help very very soon.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I am a 2007 prius driver and i want to report that i too have encountered the brake problem described in the news.i never attributed the problem to the car until i read the article.the problem always happens on ice for me and has always occurred at slow speeds. I press the brake and nothing happens, my stability control doesn't kick in, and my abs doesn't engage and my speed didn't change.at the time i attributed the problem to ice. I had to tap my brakes several times before the system reengaged and the car slowed down.i've read that some car owners experience a feeling like the car isn't slowing down because of a switch from hydraulic to electrical braking but my braking distance was greatly increased and i ended up past my intersection.luckily no one was around me at the time and i've been very cautious about brake distances on ice.i live in minnesota and we've had a very icy winter. The first time this happened was just a few days before christmas and it happened twice since, always on ice. I've had the car for three years and this year is the first time i noticed it but this is also the first very icy winter we've had since i purchased the car.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 7 mph and pulling into a parking space, he attempted to engage the brakes and it failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle kept moving forward, went over a divider, and crashed into two vehicles. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicles front bumper was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.updated 06/25/13 *lj
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 65 mph she took her foot off of the accelerator and the vehicle continued to accelerate. She engaged the brakes and then tapped them slowly in order to slow the vehicle down. She was forced to shift into neutral gear to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she experienced the acceleration failure three times in one weekend and during the last two failures the vehicle did correct itself.the floor matswerenot near the accelerator pedal during the failures.she called the dealer and was advised that her vehicle was no longer under warranty and she would have to pay for the vehicle to be repaired.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer.the approximate failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 42,502.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While traveling at speeds of 10 mph attempting to park in her garage, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied. The vehicle continued to abnormally accelerate. The brake pedal fell onto the floor board and would not engage. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the garage door. The dealer advised stated that there were no unusual failures in the vehicle. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was under recall for defective floor mats but not for her accelerator pedal. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 27,000.
I was pulling into a parking spot at the local federal express hub and the vehicle would not stop. It jumped the curb and went into the trees then stopped. I was braking the whole time. Damage to the car was minor cosmetic scratches.
2007 prius dashboard lights malfunction - completely dark.see nhtsa # 10544698 and many other complaints regarding dashboard lights/cluster going completely dark and engine will not shut off.this is an extremely serious safety issue and dealerships will not repair for free.the part needed is a combination meter/cluster that costs around $1000 to repair from the dealer.please everyone -push for national recall as this is an extremely dangerous safety issue.
The traction-control system in the prius is, i believe, dangerous. When the slightest degree of wheel slip is detected, it essentially shuts off power to the wheels for a moment.on a number of occasions, when accelerating to merge in with traffic on a wet road, the system's reaction has slowed me down to what i believe is a dangerous extent. On a couple of occasions, i have ended up stuck in snow because the system is so eager to keep me from spinning wheels at all.i contacted toyota, and their reply was to the effect that this system is designed to protect the drive train, and that they are not going to do anything to remedy what i see as a dangerous flaw. The only conceivable way such a system could be protecting the drive train would be by limiting engine rpm to a safe point; however, the system goes far beyond just keeping rpm down.please note that the response to "when did this happen" is not really accurate. It has happened on a number of occasions, and the date listed is merely the most recent occurrence. Also, the speed is just from the most recent occurrence.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact attemptedto park the vehicle into the residence garage, driving atapproximately 2 mph. Suddenly, there was an unintended acceleration. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle continued to accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a closet in the garage. The contact suffered injury to the neck area. The vehicle front bumper sustained damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The identical failures occurred on two separate occasions with no injuries. In addition, the contact experienced malfunctions with the automatic ignition switch, windshield wipers, and the front driver and passenger side automatic window mechanism. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The vin was unavailable.
I have owed both a 2005 and 2007 prius and have experienced two problems with both vehicles that are a safety concern, although no accident has resulted from these problems.1) in snowy conditions, when traveling up an incline, the traction control system can turn off power to both drive wheels with the result that the car can not make it up the hill.granted this can happen even to a more conventional car, but the prius does this under circumstances when other cars have no problem negotiating the hill.the owners manual claims that this is to protect the electric engine, however, it seems that there should be an override of some sort that allows the internal combustion motor to turn the wheels when traction is poor.this system has also led to circumstances in parking lots during snow, where it becomes impossible to move the car even though other conventional cars are able to negotiate the snow without a problem.2) in circumstances where the prius must merge quickly into traffic for instance when turning into busy traffic at an intersection, if you floor the gas pedal the car initial accelerates, but then the acceleration fades dramatically, before it resurges.this can be circumvented by not pressing the gas pedal so hard, however, the instinct is to step on the gas as hard as possible.this is not only hair-raising when it happens, but also could lead on an accident.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and she could not slow down. She immediately engaged the brake pedal and turned off the ignition. When she restarted the vehicle, it began to operate normally. The dealer stated that there were no diagnostic codes indicating that there was a failure and that the floor mats may have caused the failure. She was also told that the computer was set to the driving habits of the driver and her inconsistent driving behavior "confused" the computer. The failure previously occurred in 2007. She called the manufacturer and was offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 10,000. The failure mileage was approximately 425.
The electronic dash (heads up instrument display) on our 2007 prius has intermittently failed to light over the last year. Yesterday, it failed and also wouldn't turn off. We always use the remote (keyless) ignition system. But, after the failures yesterday i put the electronic key fob into the hole in the dash thinking that might help. Instead, i couldn't remove it. I tried every combination of pressing buttons (the park and power buttons) and other controls, brakes pedal, shifter and it still wouldn't shut off or light up the display. After holding the power button in for an extended amount of time, it turned off and ejected the key fob. But then the car wouldn't light up the instrument display or start. This morning, again, it would not start. I was told by an experienced prius mechanic (also an owner) that these were classic symptoms of a failing power amplifier for the display and that it was a "secret warranty," a voluntary repair to avoid a government recall, but that toyota would only do it for 10 years. The dealer refused to do it under warranty even though the symptoms began before the car was 10 years old. They told me the recall was only good for nine years. They want $765 for the repair. It strikes me that this is a safety failure and should be covered, period. With no indication of speed or other functions (abs function, traction control, etc.), or to turn the vehicle off, it is unsafe to operate the vehicle. The various failures, including loss of cruise control while in motion, took place when the car was cold and when it was warmed up. At rest and in motion.
We own a toyota prius.when we turn on the heater and turn it to the feet, warm air starts blowing from the vent on the driver side to the face.we took it to the dealer "capitol toyota", capital auto mall, san jose, ca.the dealer said that they would charge big time to fix it since we were just over 36,000 miles in 30 months. We didn't get it fixed. We believe that this issue is somehow related to its electrical/electronic systems issue.we also noticed about 2 weeks ago when we were parked in the line for gas, that the engine suddenly was roaring as if we were revving it to very high speeds without even the heater or a/c being on.we also think it has related front defrosting issues.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)2007 toyota prius (vin: [xxx] ) - cruise control malfunction.set cruise control for speed limits between 55 mph and 75 mph; within a few seconds of the cruise control being switched on, car automatically accelerates to an uncontrolled higher speed until the brakes are applied (usually in panic of plowing into another vehicle's rear end).
My 2007 prius touring can/does experience braking issues when slowing/braking downhill and coming in contact with a manhole cover, pothole, or other "even" road surface.thought it was the tires, so replaced the original bridgestones for nokians, but the issue still occurs.the "sensation" is you feel like you've lost control of the car momentarily. As a result, i've changed my commute route home and drive much slower (was already driving slower since prius mileage is dependent on mph).on occasions, the speed (on a straight away) set with cruise control will increase by itself ... By a couple mph .... W/o me doing anything or touching anything.so i'm forced to tapbrake ........occurred this weekend with passengers - they said they felt the surge .....
Yesterday i was driving back from dropping off my son at school, getting on the freeway, my gas pedal was about 1/2 way depressed, the next thing i know the gas pedal is leaving my foot as if in cruise control and flooring itself, the car engine is racing full speed, fortunately i had run this through my head before, and i was competent enough to apply the brakes as hard as i could, put the car in neutral and safely pull off the freeway and turn off the car. So i was towed into toyota, given a loaner car and told that someone from the factory would come out to run some tests.first let me state, that after this was over i did look down to see if my floor mat was a factor in this, but also knowing that the pedal had left my foot and headed for the floor, the floor mat was a good 2 inches from the pedal.so this morning toyota calls me to say that they have determined that it indeed was my floor mat, no doubts in their minds about that, so they have given me a new floor mat and told me my car is fine.there is no doubt in my mind that this is an electrical problem, not a floor mat issue.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While drivingapproximately 25 mph the vehicle in front of him made a sudden stop; however, after engaging the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into hit the vehicle in front of him. The vehicle he crashed into also crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The contacts insurance rate will double due to the crash. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 31,500.updated 12/7/09 updated 12/08/09.
I got unintended high speed and i could not stop the car. It stopped because the wheel was hit by the curbe
While driving on the freeway, suddenly noticed slight jolt and illumination of various warning lights in the instrument panel (check engine, large warning sign, emergency car danger sign, vsc sign). Hybrid system ceased functioning, leading thecar to drive using gasoline engine only. Dealership determined hybrid electric water pump was no longer functioning, needed replacement at cost of $570.
I have a 2007 toyota prius.when braking, the brakes feel "tacky" and/or there is a judder feeling, which makes the car stop suddenly or abruptly.this occurs when only applying a very light touch to the brake.secondly, when applying brakes over icy patch or bump, car will continue to roll for a split second.there is an electronic sound at the same time the brake and roll occurs.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the unintended acceleration as the vehicle proceeded over a slab of concrete barriers and crashed into the brick wall of a building. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained moderate injuries. A police report was available. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) prior to the crash. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. The current and failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
The dashboard went black with no visibility to speed, fuel tank gauge, or other instruments in this panel. Also, car would not power off. The instrument panel went dark while i was driving on a city street. The engine power down problem occurred in my driveway upon my return from my city use.
While traveling on the highway at 55 mph, the power was lost and the accelerator did not respond to being depressed. The car was steered from the middle lane on a three lane highway to gradually coast into the safety lane off the highway where the brake was used to stop the vehicle. The power button was then depressed and the engine restarted and we reentered the highway. This was the only such incident in seven years of ownership of this vehicle. This incident has not recurred.
Sudden acceleration in 2007 toyota prius when using cruise control to increase speed in small increments. Canceling cruise control and resuming manual control regained control of the vehicle. This happened twice. I have not used the cruise control since this incident and have told my wife not to use it either.
On may 16, 2015, while driving my second-generation 2007 toyota prius on the freeway, i experienced a sudden loss of power, along with the illumination on the instrument panel of the malfunction indicator light, master warning light and hybrid warning light. I was able to maneuver the car to the side of the road and summon emergency help.a nearby toyota dealership replaced the hybrid inverter water pump, which fixed the problem. However, the dealership did not advise me of a safety recall. Toyota customer experience center today stated that the original hybrid inverter water pump was replaced on april 7, 2011, under toyota limited service notice a0n; hence, toyota refused my phone request for reimbursement of my may, 2015, repair expense.the 2011 "a0n" replacement pump appears to have failed by the same failure mechanismleading to recall campaign "c0u", which is different from the a0n failure mechanism.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.during brake application at 25 mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate.after she was able to decelerate, the vehicle would no longer accelerate to the intended speed.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection.the failure mileage was 500.the current mileage was 18,000.
At approximately 11:20 am, i was waiting to have my car washed at a drive through car wash.a chevroletpickup truck had completed being washed and was stopped at the exit.the green light came on at the start of the car wash for me to proceed.i moved forward when suddenly the car lurched forward at what seemed to be top speed.i jammed my foot of the brake pedal and held it down but the car continued speeding.i eased the car into the left side wall of the car wash to slow down the momentum, but to no avail.i crashed into the back of the truck.the hood of the prius went under the truck rear bumper.the air bags did not deploy.the prius has been declared at total loss.the consumer stated neither the letter from toyota nor the bosch report indicated an examination of an electronic acceleration system. Updated 04/28/14
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that whenever she was driving the headlights came on and shut off intermittently. Occasionally, the headlights would not come back on for fifteen minutes after they shut off. The accelerator pedal also began sticking to the floor; however, there were no floor mats in her vehicle. The dealer informed her that for $400 they would replace the bulbs in the vehicle. There were no related recalls. The vin number was unknown. The failure mileage was 75,850.
On tuesday, may 26, 2015 at 5:04 pm while traveling at about 57 mph south on hi way 101 at about the mile post 255.5, my 2007 toyota prius suddenly and without any change in steering by me, veered to the right off the road and into the guardrail. There seemed to be no reaction to my frantic steering and braking in the attempt to return the car to the road.after the car hit the guardrail it traveled about 15 feet spun back out into the southbound lane and was hit on the rear right side by a car traveling in the southbound lane.this caused the car to be propelled across 2 northbound lanes of traffic and come to rest with rear of my car embedded into the far side guardrail.miraculously no one was hurt. The police were called and my 61 year perfect driving record was ruined. My car was totaled by the insurance company...updated 08/27/15update 9/15/15*cw*dt updated 4/21/20
I have a 2007 toyota prius and i have experienced poor braking and slippage when traveling over bumpy and/or wet surfaces, the most noticeable of which is the non-asphalt surfacing around and between railroad tracks. I understand you're aware of this on the 2010 models, but it happens on the earlier models too, and these should be made part of the recall. This has happened to me on multiple dates, the latest is below. Luckily, i leave more room between me and the car in front than the average person.
I have a 2007 prius the following has occurred any time driving over rough patches of road or over rr tracks: the car loses traction and power for a sort time until smooth pavement returns. The vsc lamp on the dash shows up when this happens. I shudder to think what would occur on a rough mountain road or in wet weather. This type of event sounds very much like what's being reported bythe drivers of the 2010 prius. In 47 years of driving i've never had a car react in this way. I've compensated by drivingcautiously and wait for traction to return but it doesn't feel quite right when it happens.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact experienced a sudden acceleration while driving 18 mph. The failure occurred when the contact a stop light. As the contacts foot released the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerating. After three attempts the contact was able to apply enough pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 43,279.
I was driving home from work on the morning of august 16th, 2008 when my 2007 prius began to hydroplane. I struck the left guardrail , spun right and then the car catapulted across the interstate. I hit a concrete barrier and the car then rolled onto its left driver side and skidded maybe 100'. I chalked it up to the roads being wet but the odd thing was that the car accelerated once i hit the left guard rail and started to cross over the interstate. At this point, the brakes and steering would not work. I crashed head on into the concrete barrier on the right side of the interstate. My story sounds very much like some of the posts i have read. It is frightening that so many people have experienced the same ordeal and that toyota continues to deny it and blame it on the floor mats!
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle will lunged forward and accelerated. The dealer stated that the vehicle was responding normally for an electrical engine. The failure continues to occur on a more frequent basis. The failure mileage was 26,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while approaching a red light at 2-3 mph, the vehicle automatically accelerated.the contact broadsided the front passenger side of another vehicle.her vehicle was destroyed.a police report was filed.the current and failure mileages were 4,500. Updated 4/8/08 state of california traffic report. Updated 04/08/08
Since owning our 2007 toyota prius, we have called at least 4 times with a problem we have been having.crazy accelerating at high speed with cruise control.it usually happens when we resume cruise control.sometimes it extremely speeds up and keeps going beyond the speed set.the only way to get it to stop accelerating is to brake or reset the speed control.
While driving on highway about 60mph, vehicle suddenly lost brakes. Brake, abs and vsc idiot light went on. Inside vehicle buzzer sounded. Very little hydraulic braking. Was only able to stop vehicle because i was going up hill.
Accelerating from a stop light, at about 30 mph the prius engine felt and sounded like it began to accelerate at maximum rate.braking had no effect on slowing the vehicle resulting in running through a major intersection at a red light.the car was stopped by shifting into neutral, coasting to a stop, and pushing the power button.after waiting 2 minutes, the car was restarted and ran with a problem.this occurred once in september 2009.toyota's remedy is to replace the floor mats, however, the floor mat was secured to the carpet and was verified at the time of the incident that it was far from interfering with the gas pedal.
For a long time my prius has had pauses in acceleration occasionally when leaving a stopped position. You press on the gas and there is a couple of second pause before it accelerates. You have to be careful when pulling out into traffic because when it looks like you have time to go, with the pause it is no longer safe to pull out. I call it stalling out. There is a recall for prius that began on january 17,2013. It states: the corroded wire may break and the water pump could stop. It could cause a short circuit between coil wiresand a possible open fuse, creating a stall like condition. The remedy is that toyota will replace the electric water pump at no charge. I have the stall like condition and during my last service at a toyota dealership he told me i needed a new water pump. I contacted toyota about my problem and the recall. They responded that my vehicle was not involved in the recall and they would offer me no assistance in the $500 payment for the water pump. I believe my vehicle has the problems listed in the recall and should be included.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while driving 20 mph, the vehicle surged forward and increased in speed.the brakes did not hold.the contact crashed into a tree and the vehicle was destroyed.her right knee was crushed and the left knee was fractured.she received lacerations from the seat belt on her neck and her ribs were bruised.the passenger sustained broken ribs, a punctured lung, internal bleeding, optical nerve damage, a tracheotomy, and spinal injury.the dealer was notified.a police report was filed and pictures are available.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were almost 10,000.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph. When pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not exceed over 45 mph. The gear was shifted from neutral into the park position. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and turned the engine off. The vehicle restarted after waiting for a minimum period of one minute. The vehicle resumed to normal. The contact was waiting on the second recall notification letter which provides the recall remedy. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 35,000.
2007 toyota prius accelerated on its own.
This has happened dozens of times, to myself and my wife.we are braking, and whilst braking drive over a pothole or drain. The traction control comes on, and the car disengages the brakes and the car lurches forward. After clearing the pothole, the traction control then disengages, and the brakes re-engage. Several times, i have come close to hitting the car in front.conditions: clear, sunny, dry roads.car: toyota prius, year 2007.
My 2007 toyota prius was in park, engine running. I then pushed on the gas and the pedal stuck.i turned the car off, and the engine stopped revving.i then turned the car back on and the car ran fine.i am presently in s. Carolina and will drive to canada next week with my two children, so am very concerned about getting in the car.what should i do?
On 11/29/09 in the afternoon as i was pulling into a parking slot in a trader joe's parking lot, my 2007 toyota prius suddenly accelerated forward over a curb, across a crosswalk and came to rest against a tree.space covered by the car from acceleration to the tree was about 20-25 feet.witnesses attest that i was using my brake as they saw the lights.i did not have time to attempt to shift the car to "neutral."the floormats were not interfering with the accelerator pedal (i have pictures) and the floor mats were hooked down.fortunately no one was hurt including me.there was slight damage to the front drivers side bumper of an empty car parked facing me.there was substantial damage to the front of my prius.as i stated, there were two witnesses who gave me their contact information and said they would be willing to testify for me if necessary.there was a trader joe worker who called a tow truck.the driver of the other vehicle with the minimal damage was quite upset and called the police who came and wrote a report.my car has never suddenly accelerated before - this was the first time.the car was towed to hooman toyota in long beach.in response to my complaints to toyota, a regional team was sent to evaluate the accelerator mechanism.the car is currently being repaired however toyota has not been in touch with me to tell me their findings.toyota's behavior to my complaints of safety issues has been to tell me that the only problem they have is floormats and that my problem has never been reported before.their implication is that i was at error.my insurance company state farm initially held me responsible for not controlling the vehicle.when i refused this decision, sf did more research and changed their ruling to find fault with toyota and will try to get reimbursed for repair costs and my deductible.i expect my car to be ready next week and am deeply concerned that the problem will not be fixed.
Vehicle was sb in lane 2 of 2 when it is reported that the driver lost control struck a guard rail on the right then traveled across two lanescrossing onto a shoulder where it eventually struck a tree. Eye witnesses saw no brake lights at any point. Autopsy concluded that the driver died from trauma caused by impact with the tree. The vehicle was a 07 prius.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While parking her vehicle, it began to accelerate rapidly. The vehicle drove over the cement curb and then crashed into a store-front. The driver sustained injuries to her neck and shoulders. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired through her insurance company. The failure and current mileages were unknown
On friday, december 4, 2009 at about 4:15 pm, i had a sudden acceleration incident with my 2007 toyota prius. I had not had any prior difficulty with this vehicle in the approximately 34,000 miles i had driven since i bought it new.however at this time when i tried to back the car about 50 feet backwards into a motel parking spot (actually there were 3 open spots in a row), it responded very abnormally.i started the car, put it in reverse and gently applied pressure to the gas pedal. Instead of creeping backwards at ~5 mph as i had intended, the car "took off" at about 30-40 mph. I stomped on the brakes with both feet and initially didn't slow down. I felt an impact as my car grazed a parked vehicle. My car jumped over the curb at the parking lot edge, passed over some short bushes and entered a culvert.somehow i was able to turn the car and it carved a 180 degree curve and came to a halt about 75 feet after it passed into the culvert.fortunately i did make this sharp turn since there is a 4 lane highway on the other side of the culvert.there were no injuries and only slight damage to the other car, but an estimated $7000 of body damage to my car.the police were called as well my insurance company. The owner of the other vehicle was located. My car was towed to a local toyota dealership.since that time, the local toyotaregional office sent out a representative who inspected my car and "during a road test no abnormal braking or acceleration problems were found."i have since been in contact with toyota usa in torrance , ca. I have spoken with a "case representative" who has not been helpful. Finally after 5 or 6 phone calls, i was able to get the address of the legal department. I wrote them a letter on january 20 and have heard nothing from them. I also called and left messages on february 2 and 4.as aphysician interested in public health i don't want my family or anyone else to drive this car.my faith in the toyota company is diminished.
My 2007 toyota prius accelerated unintentionally during a lane change.i hit the brakes and this remedied.the floor mat was not involved.i might have had the cruise control on, but i don't remember for sure.
I was traveling at 50mph when an alarm sounded in the car and 4 lights lit up on the dashboard ? the brake system warning light, master warning light, vsc and malfunction indicator lamp.the vehicle was taken to a toyota dealership where they advised the hybrid water pump needed replacing.i then discovered there is a recall on the hybrid water pumps but was advised my vehicle was not on the list for the recall.the details of my mishap correlate to the toyota recall notice that toyota put out regarding the hybrid water pumps.i believe my vehicle should have been on the recall list to have this safety issue addressed and that the recall notice does not adequately cover all toyota vehicles with this possible issue.
I have a 2007 prius, and every time i go over a bump in the road, my car accelerates,and i get a run away feeling that lasts about 30-45 seconds. In addition, when i am at rest, and the motor is on and my foot in on the brake, the car makes a noise as if the horn is lowly honking. I have described both of these things to my dealership, and they told me that they never heard of this problem before. They said that they checked it out. It still remains.
I drive a 2007 prius. Recently when driving over pot holes, the stability control kicks in and the vehicle lunges forward ( unintended acceleration). This behavior is pronounced on bigger pot holes and less in severity on uneven roads or smaller pot holes.
I bought a 2007 prius from copeland toyota-scion dealership.from the beginning, i noticed that it accelerates on its own during the drive.for example, while going at 55 mph, suddenly, it travels at a higher speed without my intervention.i feel like being hydroplaning, leaping or shooting by a few yards, and then it would be back to normal.initially, i did not pay attention to it, but i brought it to your dealership and spoke one of their counselors nearly two years ago.i was told that one of your technicians will have to ride and diagnose the problem and since it happens randomly, there is no way anyone one can detect.first, i noticed this problem in december 2006.since then, it has been happening once in a way.the average frequency can be 3-5 times a month, and it could be more based on the highway usage. I was unaware of the ramifications until the recent recall notice.i wanted to send this information in september when the recall on floor mats was announced.i am more and more concerned about this unpredictable speeding on its own which could be very dangerous as it happened with several crashes reported (today, i saw a news segment on the nbc tv involving a prius).a creeping floor mat can get the gas pedal stuck, but would not cause sudden acceleration.sudden acceleration may be more severe in the cases of crashes, while mine is less severe, at least thus far.if there is a fix for this, i rather have it done as soon as possible, before it gets any worse.thanks, and i hope to hear from you soon.yours truly,s. Chavali
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited abnormal surging and the headlights became inoperable. The vehicle had not been received any repairs to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 18,195 and the current mileage was 18,200.
Combination meter failure while driving. Unable to view speedometer or dash lights. Car sometimes locks up, unable to view abs signal because dashlights become inoperable. Unable to turn car off during dashboard/combination meter failure.
When applying the brakes in traffic on a city road with a posted 35 mph speed limit, the car felt as though it surged forward briefly and accelerated followed by the anti-lock brake dashboard light coming on and off and then the brakes finally started working to slow the car down. This has happened about 10 times the last few weeks and has nearly caused me to rear-end other vehicles on the road.
Iam experiencing momentary brake failure while driving over bumpy roads in my 2007 prius similar to that described by owners of some 2010 priuses (http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/020410_toyota.pdf). I have experienced this since i bought the car new and have treated it as a quirk of that particular car. After hearing about the recall and software fix for 2010 models, i inquired of my local dealer about a software fix for my '07 model. They said there was no recall of the '07s and therefore the repair would be at my own expense. I live atop a hill, and the road coming down it is often bumpy, causing the momentary loss of braking. But we are used to it by now and know to begin braking extra early on this stretch of road, but if there is an available fix for this problem, i want toyota to provide it soonest.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated as he was driving his vehicle surged and accelerated forward. The contact stated whenhe hits the brake sometimes the vehicle will stop and sometimes it does not stop. An independent mechanic test drove the vehicle and stated it does surge and it should be service at the dealer.this happens a couple times a month while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. A claim was file with the toyota manufacturer. The failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 05/11/10.
Our leased 2007toyota prius sometimes "jumps" forward unexpectedly when going over a stone or bump on a dirt road or other street, briefly increasing acceleration. This has happened when traveling a straight road and also when taking a corner ontoa dirt road. Braking doesn't slow down the acceleration, increasing the chances of a collision with a vehicle or other obstruction that may be in front of our car.
Driving on a rainy day, abs and vsc lights on dash came on. My car violently fishtailed almost 180 degrees, back and forth 6 times on a curve getting off a freeway (about 45 mph) nearly crashed. I proceeded very slowly to side street. Car shimmied to right making a left turn. Felt like i was driving on ice. Called a tow truck. Dealership found rodent damage to wires to wheel speed sensor. I discovered manufacturers using soy oil on wiring. $1300 repair.
2007 toyota prius.consumer states unintended acceleration.*tgwthe consumer stated he was parking the vehicle and when he shifted the gear from drive to neutral, with his foot on the brake, the rpm accelerated to approximately 4000, so he pushed the power off button to turn the vehicle off.
I use my cruise control as often as possible, so i believe that if the lever is flexed even a little bit 20-30 times a day the stress will eventually break it. Mine didn't just snap, it refused to function for a day or two when the amount of flex in the nearly broken lever didn't make the cancel switch engage. It broke completely while engaging it.i found out that others are having the same issue by doing a simple search on the web.
I was driving about 35 mph on a city street when the car suddenly shifted into neutral. I tried to put it back in drive, but it kept shifting back into neutral. Luckily there was enough distance between me and the car behind me was that it didn't result in an accident. I held the gearshift in drive with my right hand and steered with my left until i was able to turn off of the street into a parking lot. I could not put the car in park. I pressed the park button and nothing happened. I turned the car off, waited a minute and started it again. I could shift into reverse, but it continued to pop back into neutral when in drive. I had to drive home holding the gearshift in drive with one hand.
Abs, vsc, brake failure.
1. Safety ' while driving on a bumpy road in darien (west avenue near the train station) last year the prius brakes did not stop the car. Although the speed was low (about 5mph), the resultant accident damaged its front end and the car in front of us.2. Drivability and safety ' the cruise control holds the minimum speed but allows over speed conditions. While returning from danbury on route 7 the cruise control holds 40mph until going downhill. On downhill slopes the speed increases and intervention is required to turn off the cruise control and apply the brakes.3. Drivability ' during cold weather the main battery accepts a charge but does not return much energy to the drive system. The mileage decreases by 10-15mpg.toyota of stamford refused to do a free safety inspection.
I suspect the current toyota recall is more than a floor mat malfunction.i own an '07 prius. Ninety percent of the time the car shuts down immediately upon "firmly & briefly" depressing the power button, precisely as described in the owner's manual. However, about 10% of the time it does not shut down on the first push, and will move forward when i take my foot off the brake. I have to push the power button a second time to stop the engine.the dealer actually told me i should push the "park" button before pushing the power button to turn the car off. It says nothing about doing that in the manual. Now they're saying you should hold the power button 3 seconds to turn off the car? the manual says (p. 141 and elsewhere) "the hybrid system will start and stop by firmly pressing the "power" switch briefly with the brake pedal depressed." three seconds is certainly more than "briefly," and more than it takes to turn off the engine 90% of the time.fortunately, i haven't hit anyone or anything, i've gotten used to it, and i'm careful to be sure the engine has actually stopped before i take my foot off the brake. Once in a while, i have to push the power button a second time, an inconvenience hardly worth mentioning. However, i'm now concerned that the minor problem i'm experiencing could progress into something much more dangerous.look at the mat: someone would have to deliberately install it so it was over (rather than under) the accelerator pedal to cause a problem. I don't think it's the mat. I think there's a problem with the computer.
My toyota prius accelerated at extremely high speed as i pulled into my driveway. I crashed through the garage door into the boxes and furniture stored in the garage. I had my foot pressed all the way down on the brake but could not slow down or stop but accelerated to a very high speed. There was significant property damage and car damage. It was reported to allstate. No other vehicle was involved. The airbag did not activate! i do not know the exact speed other than to say it was extremely fast and very, very terrifying!
I have owned my 2007 prius since july, 2007. On an erratic basis, as i am braking (often as i am going over a bumpy road), the car seems to surge forward. It is as if the engine starts running harder. The light that indicates poor traction also comes on - it is as if i am not making good contact with the road. I have had no accidents but it is terrifying for me and i am fearful when someone/family member drives my car who is not aware of or has not become comfortable with dealing with this problem. Fyi: even before prius said we should use different floor mats, i had made the change. I am not one to make a complaint but think that this is the time to make my concerns heard.
1. My partner left work at @ 4 pm and started to drive home. It was a clear day with no precipitation. He was about a mile away from work proceeding west on nj state route 561 when he came to a stop 1-2 feet behind a truckat a stoplight. He had his foot on the brake. 2. He was caught off guard as the car accelerated forward into the truck ahead of him without his doing anything to the accelerator. Damage was caused to the trucks bumper and to the prius' bumper and hood. We had never had this occur in the car and had no other problems prior to this incident.3. In the split-second he had to react, he jammed his foot on the brake and tried to deploy the p button on the dash, but the p button did not engage nor light up as green. A police report was made and the car was driven home. The local toyota dealer, where the car was purchased and serviced, was contacted and they asked us to contact toyota "experience," and we gave a full report and received a case #: 1004081978. We then brought the car to the dealer's body shop the next day and awaited our insurance claims adjuster andthe "experience" team to come and get the data off the computer to see what might have caused the accident. We will have the physical damage to the car repaired (damage to bumper and hood) as soon as the "experience" team is able to get the data.
I have experienced two episodes where my 2007 prius accelerated uncontrollably.one was while backing out of a driveway by my classroom onto the street.i put my foot on the accelerator and the car literally took off backwards like a rocket.i removed my right foot from the gas pedal and applied the brakes--nothing happened!!i ended up with both feet on the brake across the street in parking spaces by the library.this happened dec. 22 at 2:15, we were dismissed early for christmas break, if it had been any other day this street is used by teachers to transfer elementary studentsto the library for the after school program.my husband called the toyota dealership and reported this, he was told our car was not on the recall list.the latest incident was last week, april 7 at 7:35 in the morning.i pull into the school parking lot driving very slowly to my parking space, i start to turn into the space, i removed my right foot from the gas, and for the second time it takes off like a rocket and does not react to brake application.in front of my parking space is a drop off and then a concrete block wall,i turned the wheel sharply to the right to avoid these, did a partial donut turn, ended up once again with both feet pressing the brake as far as possible.after i had caught my breath, i looked around, no one was coming into the parking lot so i slowly released the brake, carefully put my foot on the gas,the car responded normally, and i pulled into the parking space.the prius is now at the dealership where they say the car isn't displaying any problems--of course it isn't, not until next time. We stated that we would not pick up the prius until it was fixed, so now we are waiting for toyota's new smart team to come. Honestly, i know that if my foot isn't on the accelerator, the car should not take off like a rocket!!this is a danger not only to myself, but to anyone else on the road with me.i've been fortunate twice, but what about next time??
On october 19, 2009 i was driving south bound on the i-5 when the gas pedal on my 2007 toyota prius got stuck and it wasn't the floor mat.i know this because i didn't have a floor mat in the first place.the major problem is on the prius the push start button failed so you couldn't turn of the vehicle and when you tried to put it in neutral it would fail (not sure why), i am assuming do the speed you are going the computer does not allow you to put it neutral or turn it off.
I own a 2007 toyota prius. About a year ago, my accelerator malfunctioned while i was driving. My car suddenly wanted to dramatically increase speed and i had no control over it. I almost got into a really bad car accident. Now i'm hearing that this exact thing is happening to other people with the same car as me. I have tried calling my local toyota dealership, and they just tell me that there is nothing they can do about it until i get a recall in the mail. I have tried calling customer service, and no one ever picks up the phone. I have emailed toyota expressing my very strong feelings about this, and i have yet to received an email back.i am very upset about this. I am very scared to drive my own car, and i do a lot of driving. I can't pay to get my car fixed because i am a student. I feel like toyota is just telling people that they are doing everything they can to help their customers, but i feel that they have treated me with the exact opposite attitude. I also feel like they aren't going to take this problem seriously until there is a tragedy from this malfunction. I really need my car fixed before i get into a bad car accident, but toyota doesn't seem to care.
1) two times my car has accelerated on its own, and i had to feather the gas pedal to get it to stop accelerating, which took under a minute to correct.2)when braking the car, if you hit sand or a bump which causes the slippery light to come on, the car transistions from generating power, to all brakes, at which point the car accelerates as there is an interruption and a short period of time where there is no breaks.3)when you are coming to a stop such as at a bank drive-thru,when placing the car in park while only the electric system was running,if the motor turns on while still in park, the entire car launches forward 1-2 feet, extremely dangerous.
Unintended acceleration resulting in damage to my car as well as two others.
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states accelerator and brake problems *tgwthe consumer stated while driving the vehicle, at times it would feel like either the brakes momentarily disengaged and/or the vehicle would suddenly surged slightly for a second.
My cruise control lever broke off right at the base. There's nothing but the wires keeping it on. I had to tape it to the steering wheel so it wouldn't make noises from flopping around when i made turns.i have never used excessive force, and my hands aren't all that strong. The cruise control lever is supposed to be used regularly and therefore should be constructed in a way to withstand regular use. However, it's obvious toyota used faulty cheap parts here that don't withstand the intended use. There are numerous complaints here and on other websites regarding this issue affecting numerous cars so it's not a ramdon but rather commen issue. Toyota should offer a customer support program to replace this part free of charge.
Parking my prius, my foot on the brake pedal, i hit a very small patch of black ice with the right front wheel. The car slanted briefly to the left--then there was a sudden surge of engine power.the car rushed over a mound of ice and snow, jumped the curb, rushed forward between a wall and a tree, narrowly missing it, and crashed into a parked toyota truck facing outward from the curb.my prius hit the heavy truck with enough force to knock it six feet for their north and three feet to the west.after impact, the engine continued to make a lot of noise, a sound i've never heard before in seven years of driving the car. It was attempting to surge past the truck, which i believe caused the most damage to the front left bumper of the car.i was stunned and didn't think to turn off the ignition before it quit on its own after perhaps ten seconds.the body was sheared back, strips of blue paint hanging in shreds.i crawled out the passenger side unhurt.(the air bags did not deploy.)
I have a 2007 prius.i don't know if it is the braking system or a sudden acceleration but i have definitely experienced a surge when braking. This does not happen all the time but has happened on more than one occasion.it feels like the car stops braking for a second and surges forward before re-engaging the brakes.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 to 15 mph she applied the brakes and the vehicle continued to surge forward causing her to crashinto a gate. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who advised her that they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle continued to have the same failures for two years on an intermittent basis. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealerthey constantly informed her that they could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by mail and replied by saying they have inspected the vehicle and found no known failures. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.updated 3/11/11 updated 1/3/11
When i apply brake on a pothole or a small patch car does not stop and didn't immediately respond to the brake pedal, and it is always scary for me, in los angles you don't have good roads in many places.
I own a 2007 prius, and have enjoyed the car ...however, sometime in october,2009,i was driving to a wedding shower and the car suddenly accelerated when i was entering a multi-lane expressway.. It would not decelerate when i eased off the accelerator..and i had to veer across lanes to avoid hittinga truck in front of me. Simple braking did not stop the acceleration, only very hard and continued and panicked braking. On the way back, on an area of interstate that was free of vehicles, i was able to recreate the acceleration by 'stomping" on the accelerator. Again, it would not stop accelerating when i took my foot off the accelerator..and only after stomping the brake a lot did it return to regular responsiveness.i have not "tried" that again, and my husband did try, but could not duplicate my experience. We contacted our local toyota dealer (greentree in clarksville, in) and they were not responsive.later in the fall, after the recall about floor mats, we were told to take the floor mat away on drivers side, and a "fix" would be developed. I am now fearful of the car.i am reporting now because i do not believe that the prius problem is a simple floor mat issue (never did, but am a woman and certainly not "knowledgeable" so as to refute toyota's engineers..).
I had my car in for 110,000 mile service on april 25.they changed the oil, rotated the tires, installed a new air filter and said that i needed new front brakes and they cleaned and adjusted the back brakes.yesterday after backing out of the garage the brake light warning light along with the abs and vsc light came on briefly.on interstate 90 nearing downtown cleveland all of these lights came on again along with a noise.i called the toyota dealer and talked to the service advisor and asked if it was safe to go to cleveland and back and he said if the brakes work, itprobably just a switch and it would be ok to bring it in tomorrow.while i still had him on the phone, we lost all power to the vehicle and it decelerated down to 30 before we were able to reach an exit ramp and stop the car in the grass.i was informed today that the problem is a low volt battery that needs to be replaced for $299.at no time did a low battery light come on and i have not had trouble starting the car nor do i have dim lights.we were fortunate that we were not killed on interstate 90 without power, steering or brakes.i think this is definitely a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
While backing slowly into a parking spot of an inner city supermarket in a busy residential area the car suddenly accelerated. It went over a 1 ft concrete curb limiter into the street and after a 180 degree loop in reverse i finally hit the e-brake hard while at the same time i ran over a pedestrian traffic light and hit a tree with the rear passenger side to a full stop. Air bags did not deploy. During all this period of probably less than 10 seconds the foot brake was not responding any more. After impact the engine did not start anymore and the car was towed from the scene.
When driving over pot holes, my 2007 toyota prius tends to "slip" i.e. Goes out of control momentarily until all 4 wheels return to a smooth surface.one of the annunciator panel lights (anti-skid?) also lights up when this happens.i thought this was a peculiarity of the car but now i see many others have experiencing it as well.
First time the prius surged the car had just left the freeway and the cruise control was still engaged.the prius surged at 55 miles an hour for a hundred feet till we gained control.the second time several months later we left the freeway with the cruise control still engaged and could not slow the car.we raced through hood river, or at speeds in excess of 60 miles an hour riding the brake through traffic and pedestrian crosswalks- our brakes smoking.finally the driver found a parallel parking place to slide into and were able to punch the button and turn off the car. The driver having the car in park turned the car on again . The motor was still in full throttle.the driver left the car to find a restroom. I stayed in the car with the engine off.i reached down to the accelerator pedal and with light pressure pulled the pedal up.when the driver returned and started the motor it was at normal speed. We took the car to griffith motors in the dalles ,oron the dec. 10, 2009.the factory rep drove the car ( w/ 21,690 miles on it after he drove it) and on his report wrote "no problem found".
For a months the car im driving has become more and more dangerous from steering to speed ,braking and drastic wobbling of entire car i've taken pictures and video its unbelievable and outrageous.
Unexplained spontaneous acceleration in 2007 toyota prius. In mid-may of last year i was driving alone on the hollywood freeway in approximately 45 mph traffic. Suddenly the car accelerated dramatically, as if i had punched the accelerator, or the cruise control suddenly kicked in but at full speed (the cruise was not on). I was shocked and scared, and i hit thebrakes, nothing happened, and the car kept accelerating. I thought about the mat and hooked my foot around the pedal to see but the pedal was up. I kept hitting the brakes again, and also pumped the accelerator to make sure it wasn't stuck and then the car stopped accelerating. The whole thing lasted less than 10 seconds, but was pretty scary as i got pretty close to traffic in front of me. It immediately occurred to me that it could have been the mat as that had happened in another car, but the mat was clipped to the floor, and was not in any way interfering with the gas pedal. Also, bear in mind, as i'm writing about this it sounds as if i was analytical and methodical, but actually i was pretty frantic and my feet were flying on the pedals.... I told my partner mark about it, told him to watch out for it, but then in june we bought another car and mark primarily drove the prius after that. I then i forgot about it, as i thought it was just an anomaly and based on what we paid for the car and toyota's reputation for safety. I had not heard of any acceleration issues at the time, and in fact didn't until much later after the chp officer's crash in the lexus. I'm actually now pretty freaked out about it in hindsight, and we have gone over the drill repeatedly to make sure mark knows what to do if it happens again. I sincerely doubt it had anything to do with the pedal or the mat, and in my gut i suspect it is electronic in nature. I am pretty nervous about it.
While driving the car, the dash symbols vsc, abs and the (!) turned on and the car started to beep inside. Alarmed at what was happening, i hit the brakes to find that they were not working and there was no resistance when pushing down on the brake pedal. I was in a parking lot when this happened and had to swerve to avoid hitting people walking around. After a minute or 2 of coasting i was approaching a dead end and chose to literally stand on my brakes which didn't immediately stop the car. After standing on the brakes with my full weight, the car slowly came to a rolling stop where i proceeded to put the car in park and turn it off.
Just completed a left turn behind another vehicle. The other vehicle then slowed to make an immediate left turn into a gas station across the road. I was gently applying the brakes to keep my following distance (10ft, traveling about 8mph). The other car suddenly applied the brakes harder to turn, when i pressed harder there was no reaction until i hit the other car, at which point the brakes engaged and i stopped.
Car did not stop and seemed to accelerate when brakes hit during turn into driveway.hit curb.lost steering control and car had to be towed because of significant damages to wheel and also possibly steering.snowy road.i was already driving very slowly.no reason why this much damage to my car or this level of impact unless car suddenly accelerated beyond my current speed while i braked.car seems to accelerate on slippery, uneven surfaces and evs light comes on, even when brakes applied.acceleration is beyond that seen with normal slippage.it is not simply slippage but actual brief acceleration.
On warmer days the car will not stay in gear and will move into neutral by itself.this happens in drive and reverse.it also does not go into park from neutral.this happens regularly, and happens most often when the car is starting to move from a standstill and drive or reverse are first engaged.the car starts to move and then pops into neutral and stops accelerating.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius hybrid. The contact was driving approximately between 60-65 mph on normal road.the accelerator pedal began to stick.the driver side floor mat was entrapped underneath the accelerator pedal.the driver was able to remove the floor mat while pressure was being applied to the brake pedal.the vehicle was able to slow down.the identical failure occurred on a separate occasion.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician was unable to duplicate the failure.the failure mileage was 60,000.
Toyota prius 2007 -- while stuck in heavy traffic, my car lurched forward and struck the car in front of it, which in turn hit the car in front.my foot was on the brake since traffic was at a standstill.applying the brake harder did not stop the car in time to prevent the accident.there were no injuries.this never occurred before.the car has 19,000 miles.spoke with toyota dealership (smithtown toyota).they denied that there is a problem and said we had a simple accident.toyota said that this problem does not and has never existed.
At 4:45 pm on 2/5/2009 , i drove my 2007 toyota prius west on sw andover st. In seattle wa. I slowed as i made a right turn to park perpendicular to the street with a 6 foot high chain-link fence in front of me on top of a retaining wall.the bottom of the wall is 6 feet below street level on a paved parking area.as the prius approached the fence, i braked to stop, but the car did not slow ,so i floored the brake. The car hit a fence post, pulling it out of its mount and then the car moved over the top of the wall pushing the pole and fence over its hood & roof,. The front of the prius dropped to the area below the wall while the rear remained on the top. The fence mesh stretched but slowed the prius's forward movement and kept the rear from going over the wall.. The dashboard was still lit and i lowered the electrical windows and yelled for help. The first arrival told me to "turn off the car". This is significant because the only way he could have known the car was running was if he heard the sound of the prius's gasoline engine that only kicks in at higher speeds. I openedthe door and jumped down to the pavement. The police came and made a report. I did not receive a citation. The priuswas extracted by a tow company and hauled away. Fortunately i received no physical injury. The chain link fence was truly a safety net.on 2./12/ 2009, my insurance company , usaa, declared my prius "totaled" and made a settlement payment.i thought perhaps my brakes had failed.i had my prius receive a routine 25,000 mile check at the toyota dealershipjust eight days before the accident. From articles on www.consumersafety.com i learned that similar accidents with the prius have happened to other people.after reading their experiences,i now believe that "unintended acceleration" was the more likely cause of my accident.
2007 toyota prius.consumer writes in regards to vehicle throttle malfunction.the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into another vehicle. The consumer stated she had problems with the throttle being stuck open, prior to the accident. Also, the air bag light illuminated. Thedealer found an open circuit in the spiral cable.
Sudden acceleration while entering one of the state of wisconsin emission testing centers for annual required test. I had 10 to 15 seconds to respond after the car took off. I placed both feet on the brake and the car would not stop, as there was no time to try anything else. I had to choose to hit the testing center or a post; i made a conscious decision to hit the post. The air bag deployed. Insurer declared prius a total loss. Car had 2009 recall for floor mats and accelerator at toyota dealer. Picture after crash, showed the floor mats in place. Car had 50,000 mile maintenance at dealer 11 days prior to crash. Updated 02/28/12
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign id number 09v388000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal).the technician refused to repair the vehicle under the first recall remedy.there was concern of the potential safety hazard; however, no failure has occurred at this time. Updated 3/8/10 the consumer stated he received the recall for the pedal modifications, but when he arrived at the dealer, he was informed they were not going to perform the recall and they were waiting for a permanent fix. Updated 04/06/10.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and pass another vehicle when the accelerator pedal had became stuck to the floor. The contact pushed the pedal back into position which stopped the acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were 22000.updated 03/16/10 the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated three times after the mats were removed. Updated 07/13/10
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 45 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the speed increased to 55 mph. The contact was forced to kick the pedal in order to release it; however, within a few seconds it became stuck again. The vehicle slowed down as the contact continued to depress the brake pedal firmly. He pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the repair for the recall on the accelerator pedal was performed. The dealer did not explain the repair in detail. He called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were 31,541.
To:[email protected] subject:toyota prius 2007 model comments: although my dealer has run a complete battery of computer tests, no explanation is apparent for the vehicle accelerating on its own at high speed on the highway. It has happened to me twice and it is terrifying. The two instances were a couple of months apart. Both times, i was on the highway and had driven 10-20 miles without a problem. Once the gas pedal was physically jolted up, the problem was corrected. When it is occurring, the brakes do not slow it down by more than 3-4 mph. My dealer is a-1 toyota in new haven.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius.while decelerating from 25 mph, the vehicle began accelerating.the contact depressed the brake pedal, however, the acceleration continued.the vehicle then drove over a curb, struck some bushes, drove down an embankment, and came to a stop when it became stuck in the mud.a tow truck removed the vehicle from the embankment and the contact drove it to her residence.the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis.she stated that the floor mat was locked in place.the manufacturer was notified and they will have an investigator look into the failure.the current and failure mileages were 80,000. The consumer stated after the cruise control was deactivated the light stayed on. The consumer believed the acceleration happened due to a glitch with the cruise control. Updated 12/11/07
I own and operate a 2007 toyota prius. To date i have been extremely satisfied with the vehicle. However, recently i have been experiencing intermittent failure of my passenger headlight and occasionally the brake light on the passenger side. This is a safety concern because i do not know when the light is on or off. The other day i was pulled over by the police and received a repair order. The cost from the dealer to replace the bulb is $535.00, apparently this is maintenance and a non warranty item. Personally i think there is a design flaw if it requires a mechanic to change a lightbulb. I am posting a message here in hopes that this will convert into a safety recall. I am going to work with the dealer and toyota to try and get this repair covered. Wish me luck!
Headlamps on both sides go out intermittently.dealership said to turn them off and back on to make them work again.this doesn't solve the long term problem with the car.
Headlights go on and off for no reason. Happens anytime and anyplace. *ln
No one injured. Minor problem, but toyota refuses suggestions "for legal reasons", so i have to report it to you, and hope that you will relay to toyota.good car, good dash lighting system, nice rheostat to dim the instrument panel lights at night, to assist in night road visibility.the problem is that as you dim the instrument panel lights, the lighted symbol for the emergency flasher light switch goes completely dark before the instrument panel lights do.so, on a dark night, you dim the lights to make the instrument panel lights just bright enough to read, without excess reflection or distraction, and the emergency flasher switch becomes invisible because its light went completely out before the other instrument panel lights did.this increases distraction and reduces reaction time when you need to find and turn on the emergency flasher light switch.i doubt this problem is limited to just my car.the simple solution (everything seems simple to the guy not doing the work) would be to design and wire the dash panel lights so that the emergency flasher switch light stays a little brighter than all the other lights, as they all dim.that way, the switch you might most need in a hurry will be visible, even if you have dimmed your instrument panel lights.quicker turn-on of the emergency flasher alerts following drivers sooner, increasing their safety, and mine.thanks for working to keep us all safer on the road, and to improve the vehicles we drive.
Headlights go off for no reason while driving. This happens several times a week.
The hid, high intensity discharge headlights go off intermittently without notice, usually right headlight, sometimes left, sometimes both. Started with right headlight at approx 18 months after purchase of new vehicle at approx 45000 miles. This week both headlights have gone off while driving at night without notice. Extremely dangerous. Last month the local toyota dealer, who knows of this issue, wanted $800 to repair/replace right headlight. Now that both are bad, much more money to repair. This is unacceptable, considering the premium cost of this optional item, the short life span, and especially the extreme danger of a possible fatal accident. If this were brakes, fire, or seatbelts, there would have already been a recall under warranty. There are hundreds of documented complaints and toyota and the nhtsa have not yet acted! are we waiting to start counted accidents or fatalities? please get toyota corp. To issue recall under warranty.
Condensation in 2007 prius headlamp for 6 months.i have a platinum extended warranty in effect.toyota will not repair or replace the defective headlamp under the warranty & will not acknowledge responsibility for an obvious manufacturer defect that according to internet researchis a very common problem in toyota vehicles.
2007 toyota prius ~30,000 miles.passenger headlight fails intermittently.two trips to the dealership have not solved the problem.
I was pulled over by cops for defective drivers side tail light and found to have my passenger side head light is also defective. Later on it was noted both tail lights and head light on right side is flickering and suddenly are malfunctioning.
2007 toyota prius hid headlight failure.headlight goes on and off intermittently.was told that the bulb was ready to fail.it would cost $150 for the bulb plus 1 hour of labor.i have a toyota service plan but was told that this was not covered.a little research revealed that many people are experiencing this same problem.
For the past few months my drivers side headlight has been going out. It comes back on if i flick the headlights power off then on again. Recently it has been getting worse, happening everytime i am driving at night. This is upsetting because i haven't even had my car for 2 years, and i get my vehicle regularly maintainenced every 5,000mi as recommended with my extra care warranty.
Headlight flickers off while driving.if you turn the lights off and back on again, the headlight will light up again.however, while driving the light will eventually turn off again.this makes driving at night hazardous since visibility is very limited at that point.my toyota prius is a 2007 and has 52,000 miles on it.the dealership said it was the bulb and replaced it.the bulb was $150 and labor was $133.50.
Both hid headlights failed on a winding country road.i quickly turned the headlights off, then on then was able to swerve the car to prevent going off the road.i had intermittent problems with one light failing.this was the first time both lights failed at the same time.i spent over $400 to replace the lights.there is a class action case against toyota that covers prius with under 50k miles.since i had over 70k miles on my prius, i was hesitant to make the repair, because of the cost until both lights failed.this is an intermittent problem that gets worse as time goes by and should be recalled before someone is killed.
Driver side hid headlight was lighted but failed during driving. Driver side hid headlight would re-ignite after turning headlight switch off then on. Had 36, 724 miles - at first dealer said "out of warranty by 724 miles", raised issues found here and got the computer and light plus rental prius free...over $1,600 otherwise...seems this is a regular issue as found on mycarstats.com.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the weather strips on the front and rear passenger windows were peeling from the bottom. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there was a similar issue with another model. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that water could possibly enter the vehicle and cause damage. The failure and current mileages were approximately 104,000. The vin was unavailable.
We own a toyota prius and have had the dealer replace the headlight 4 times.the first time we simply got in the vehicle and when we turned it on we realized it was not working.after we had it fixed about 2 months later we got pulled over and given a warning to get it fixed.we did so again and again with no solution.since our last time the dealership has advised us to go to the toyota dealership but there telling us that is simply a bad headlight and it will cost about 200 to fix it.i showed them where in 8 months it was changed 3 times and they simply said it must be human error because everything else looks fine.
After the car has been parked for awhile, the dashboard was completely black. The car powered on, but there was no speedometer, no fuel display, and no odometer.the car will drive and gas engine and hybrid system works as usual, but there are no power steering, the turn signals do not work, and the wiper does not work.after driving for 5 to 15 minutes, the dash would light up and car drives like normal again and the problems mentioned go away.based on internet research, this seems to a common problem.there are almost identical complaints on this site including nhtsa id number 10544698.significant safety concerns exist due to the temporary lost of power steering, no turn signals, and no wiper during a rain.
One headlight on my car keeps shutting off, while the other is fine. I am able to "fix" the issue by turning my headlights off and then turning them on again. Dealers initially told me it was because the bulb burned out, but i replaced both at the same time, and it's always the driver's side bulb that "burns out." upon further review on public forums, it appears the bulb is perfectly fine and there's some type of electrical issue/connection problem that causes problems with the bulb.this happens when the vehicle is on and in-motion on any street.
The right headlight had to be replaced. It would turn off and if i turned the lever on and off while i was driving it would come on for a while. On a dark night it was dangerous. I replaced the right headlight and it cost a total of $229.55 which i thought was outrageous. Now the driver's side headlight has gone out too. I might have to drive it only in daylight unless i can find a cheaper way to replace the headlight. I was stopped by the police for the first headlight out, but given a warning. I bought the car to save money but headlight replacement costs are way too much in my estimation.
For the past 6 months my left headlight will randomly go off. One time after it turned off the right light also extinguished. I was driving at night each time this happened . I quickly turned off the light switch and turned it back on and the headlights came back on. I was driving on local city streets when this happened and was not turning.
I have been having problems for about a year nowwith my prius 2007 when i apply the brakes.the car stutters when it changes from hybrid to gas.serviced only by toyota. When i brought the car in for a recall i asked them to fix the problem .they could not identify the problem and called in a specialist and subsequently was told that this is typical wear on a car this old (5 years, 59,000 miles).this was from a repair specialist sent from toyota when the regular service department could not identify the problem.i drive on highway s everyday to work and home and i am a nervous wreck, worrying that the car will just come to a stop in the middle of traffic. Over the past 2 years when i go thru a car wash the front driver side headlight gets moisture inside.when i brought this to the attention of the service dept at toyota i was told it would cost approximately $600 to replace the headlight.this was way before it had fallen out of warranty (36,000) but of course they did not tell me that it was covered, in fact they told me what it wouldcost to replace! now the bulb is also flickering on and off in this sameheadlight. Definitely a safety issue.toyota quoted me $270.00 to change the light bulb.the reason i was given was that they have to take off the entire front bumper to change an $11.00 bulb at autozone.we were told that if my hand was small enough i could try to do it myself.i called toyota corporate, and was told that toyota was discounting the bulb, it normally should cost $420.00.they were aware of the problem and extended the warranty to 50,000 miles but did not issue a recall for this issue either. I only found out because the service department was dragging its feet in diagnosing the problem with the braking system so i called corporate and mentioned the moisture problem and that was how i found out that it was not only my car.
When driving the driver side headlight will go out. When you turn them back on the headlight comes on just for a minute or two. There have been several people complaining about the issue and is very unsafe. Toyota needs to fix the problem before someone gets hurt especially at night.
We own a toyota prius.when we turn on the heater and turn it to the feet, warm air starts blowing from the vent on the driver side to the face.we took it to the dealer "capitol toyota", capital auto mall, san jose, ca.the dealer said that they would charge big time to fix it since we were just over 36,000 miles in 30 months. We didn't get it fixed. We believe that this issue is somehow related to its electrical/electronic systems issue.we also noticed about 2 weeks ago when we were parked in the line for gas, that the engine suddenly was roaring as if we were revving it to very high speeds without even the heater or a/c being on.we also think it has related front defrosting issues.
I own a 2007 prius and noticed this problem for several months already.march 7, 2010 was a raining day in san diego. At about noon, i drove my wife to the market with the prius. I needed to turn on the warm air to defrost the windshield for better visibility. What i got was the cold air from the a/c. I checked the a/c indicator and it wasn't on. I touched the indicator to turn it on then off but nothing changed. The air was still cold.after shopping at the market, we started the prius again to drive home. The airthen changed to warm.what we learned was only a total turn off could change the 'stuck' condition in the prius. This was not a dangerous incident but it could relate to the electronics malfunction in another serious accident.
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact attemptedto park the vehicle into the residence garage, driving atapproximately 2 mph. Suddenly, there was an unintended acceleration. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle continued to accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a closet in the garage. The contact suffered injury to the neck area. The vehicle front bumper sustained damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The identical failures occurred on two separate occasions with no injuries. In addition, the contact experienced malfunctions with the automatic ignition switch, windshield wipers, and the front driver and passenger side automatic window mechanism. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The vin was unavailable.
I received a notice in the mail stating that i needed to have my aftermarket sunroof replaced due to the fact that the glass was poorly bonded to the frame.the manufacturer is webasto.after finally being able to get registered with webasto to have the repair take place, i was called and told that the parts would not be available for 4-7 weeks.it has been about two weeks, and i've had no updates or calls about my car.i think that 4-7 weeks is an unreasonable amount of time to have to wait for parts when you're in danger of having your sunroof fall on top of you.
My car has a clunking/rattle sound when going over bumps or uneven roads even without brakes slightly engaged. It also does this when driving over 60 mph on smooth roads but if i turn wheels slightly left or right the sound stops and when i turn them back straight it begins again. It is so bad that you can feel it on your feet and strongly thru the steering column. Also the front tires wear heavily on the inside edge.it feels like steering column may be loose at times. Also the horn keeps blowing fuses and when you put a new fuse in the drivers side door will shock you e every time you try to exit the vehicle.and the outside air temp will not read temp. I had new tires put on to replace old front tires and rotated all and balanced and just had new brakes put on from dealship. Radio reception is horrible even though other vehicles in same area get great reception. I love this car but i did buy it used so i am not sure if all recalls have been fixed or if they need fixed again.it seems like a lot of mechanics have no idea what they are doing.*dtconsumer stated vehicle has been repaired.
Traveling straight ahead, ~30mph on city street , front tire (michelin dt008-35670-mi, 185/65r15) blew for unknown reason. Car swerved to right into utility pole, removing right front wheel, wheel connections, fender, headlight. (car "totaled" by insurer.)steering wheel airbag activated. Driver (sole occupant) suffered fractures of right hand, wrist, 3 ribs and sternum, apparently due to impact of airbag. Driver was wearing belt/harness.
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