Headlights problems of the 2008 Toyota Avalon - part 1

I have been pulled over numerous times due to having a headlight out. However it's never blown. Once I show the officer by turning the lights off for a few seconds then back on the light is on. From reading many Toyota forums and going to a Toyota dealer, it is a faulty wiring system and to repair it will cost at least $1300. 00 or more. It is a hastle as well as a safety hazard. The light doesnt stay on once turning the lights off then on. Within a few miles it goes off again and it is constantly blowing the light bulbs. In the 3 years I have had my car I have replaced the lights at least 7 times. The light will always be off when I start my car with the remote starter and when I start it with the ignition if it's on, within a few miles of driving it goes off again.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon touring. The contact stated that after test driving the vehicle after replacing the brake pads. The headlights went out several times. The contact researched the issue online and found out that there a large amount of complaints. The manufacturer stated that they knew of the issue and came out with an extended warranty of up to 75,000 miles for the headlight issue. The contact's vehicle was over that mileage and the manufacturer stated there was not else they could do to help pay for the repairs. They suggested the contact take the vehicle to a dealer to get the problem fixed at his expense. The failure mileage was 93,000. Tf.

Passenger side head light intermittent failure. Noticeable, obviously, only when driving at night. Fails after a few minutes driving, then works normally for a day or two then fails again while driving at night. No rhyme or reason to the failures. Only occurs on low beam. Headlamp is not �burnt out. � as I understand it, this is not a headlight issue but rather a housing issue and the entire housing and lamp need to be replaced. Why has Toyota not issued a recall? this is a safety issue! car currently has 115,739 miles on it.

2008 Toyota Avalon. Low beam on drivers side goes out intermittently. Have to turn headlights on/off quickly. Was pulled over by chp on highway, told him just had low beams bulbs replaced. He asked me to turn them off, then on and both lights were working. This was in spring 2018 approx 80,000 miles. Took to mechanic, they worked fine. Did not have a problem for about 6 months after that, now afraid to drive at night as it happens more frequently and afraid that lights will not come back on. So many of same complaints on forums. I emailed Toyota and actually got a call back but gal stated they had no record of any complaints regarding low beam problems. She gave me a case #2008070658. Asked if I had taken it to dealer but they would charge for diagnosis, I told her I would not be doing that. My mechanic has referred me to another shop with a certified a Toyota master mechanic, will see what he has to say. This is a major safety problem to say the least and do not understand why Toyota refuses to recognize it and step up to correct problem. This is very dangerous and obviously I am not only one who is very concerned.

I have had continuous problems with either one or both front headlights going off randomly. This happens almost daily and I have taken the car to the shop numerous times. This is a very dangerous problem as on occasion I do not even know that the lights are off. Additionally, I have been pulled over by the police and issued a warning with the excepectation that the problem will be fixed. This poses another great concern as the mechanic has not been able to diagnose the issue, therefore, it cannot be fixed. The mechanic has also reached out to the dealer as well as other mechanics along with conducting his own research all to no avail. During my research, I discovered numerous compliants stating the exact same problems that I am experiencing, also with no resolve or remedy. I am shocked that Toyota would place people in such danger and not take any action to rectify this very significant problem. I would appreciate any help you may be able to provide.

Car driver side low beam headlight goes out randomly and unexpectedly .

Recently purchased a car. When driving at night the headlights randomly goe off after a few minutes. Unfortunately this issue was discovered while my recently licensed teen was driving the car. . . Huge safety issue! I went to dealer to have light system checked out. They informed me that the lights were broken. I asked if they could have exploded do to some system malfunction. I was assured that was not the case as they insinuated that whoever put them in is responsible for the damage, offering me a very costly solution. However they had no idea what could cause this problem. Before agreeing to any repairs, I decided to do some research. Their uncertainty left me uneasy and very uncomfortable with coming out of pocket for anything at that point and my child's safety is my top priority. Upon researching, I found out these problems are known to Toyota. They extended the warranty to 72,000 miles, but, would not cover my car issue due to mileage and year surpassing that which is outlined in the warranty extension. Headlights are essential and quite frankly required by law. The extension should be applied with no mileage restraint as headlights are a major safety component of a vehicle. Every where you go dealers swear by the Avalon being a cost effective and very safe choice with this issue existing, they have non the less shoved a foot right down their own throats! this should either be a recall or an extended warranty with unlimited miles. If you can't do this take the car off the market/quit letting dealers sale the car assuring unbeknownst buyers of the car's undeniable quality for christ's sake!.

Just about every time I drive the vehicle at night, one or both headlights will go out. In order to get the light or lights back on, I have to turn the lights off and then back on. This presents an ongoing potential hazard, especially when they both go off at once. This model is the top of the line (limited) and has the hid lights. I have read on line that I am not the only person who has experienced this problem. I further understand that Toyota may have an extended warranty for this issue. This is a serious problem that could result in an accident if both lights go out and I am not able to get them on again while I am traveling on an unlit road. This last happened yesterday as I will indicate below but it has been happening for more than a few years now.

The headlights randomly go out when the car is being driven. It started with one side but now both lights are going off and have done so simultaneously which is very dangerous!.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight failed to operate. The bulb was replaced numerous times; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was unable to be located. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The headlights for the Avalon only work intermittently. The lighting system will work when the vehicle is first started and after a few minutes, one of the lights will no longer work. In the dark, this creates a safety concern for oncoming cars and limits our ability to see people and other items in the road.

The high beam lights are known to explode on some 2008 and 2010 models. My high beam lights exploded with 66,000 miles on the vehicle. This problem happened while my vehicle was in motion. I routinely drive in an area with a heavy deer population. I cannot see these hazards at night with out high beams. Toyota had an extended warranty on this issue (5 years, 70,000 miles). Since my car is over warranty in years but not miles, Toyota refuses to replace the headlight assemblies. They are telling me the cost will be over $2,000. I consider this a safety hazard and am very upset that Toyota will not fix this problem on my $40,000 top of the line Toyota. I am filing this complaint to the dot, ntsb, and attorney general. You can contact me at 850. 865. 5203. Tim swope, 617 kilcullen dr. , niceville, FL 32578.

Took my car to the local dealer too have headlights looked at because a police officer pulled me over for "no headlight passenger side". When I turned the lights on for him, it came back on. Then I found both high beams burned out and the drl's also did not work. So, off to the dealer. They found both high beam bulbs exploded, and could not reproduce anything else / find any other problem. They removed the high beam bulbs but neglected to inform me. Now after some research I found out these problems are known to Toyota. They extended the warranty to 72,000 miles, but, would not cover my car that I bought from them with 82,000 miles on it. . . My car now has 97,000 miles on it but nothing does me any good when the lights go out crossing the rocky mountains in the middle of the night. . . Talk about a aha moment. It is a complete safety issue wether they admit it or not. . I have bought my 3 cars for the same dealership / salesman. . . My life and the lives of my family are way more important than a headlight issue. I have replaced the high beam bulbs myself, now working on the low beams because I have been told they will go out soon.

When coming back from a short trip I noticed that the right side low beam headlamp was out. Then one day the light was on again then the next it is out. Now it rarely comes on so I. Called my Toyota dealer and they said it would be at least $200 for new low beam light bulb. I then took it to a reputable repair shop and they said that the bulb was not bad but the ballast was bad. They showed me a list of complaints from on line and they said there was a recall for that problem. Toyota says there is no recall. If this is such a common and expensive problem there should be a recall. I researched several web sites and there are numerous complaints about headlight problems on the 2008 Avalon. Some problems exactly like mine others a little different but all are about malfunctioning headlights.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight was completely distorted and inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the passenger side bulb housing assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the manufacturer's recall: csc-10042925-9889 (exterior lighting), but it was expired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,919.

From the day I purchased used vehicle in 2015, I've experienced headlights that flicker and go off only to be fully illuminated by turning off then back on. Mostly, it's the driver side and sometimes the passenger side; infrequently, both headlights are affected. I've searched the internet for a solution and found hundreds of similar reports with �solutions� ranging from simple few dollars to above $1000. My local dealer had the car on several different occasions. . . To no avail and was willing to �fix� it for $1200. Because of the number of similarly described on internet forums, I think that Toyota should recall the vehicles if, for no other reason, than that this is a significant safety issue.

Total failure of both high beam headlights. Toyota refuses to consider this a warranty item. Although this is a safety item in n. Y. State, Toyota does not feel that this is a safety issue. Upon checking the internet, I find that my problem is not an isolated case.

The low beam headlights go out intermittently can get no satisfaction from the dealer and the other dealer will not even return the phone call there has been no accident yet.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. While driving 35 mph, the high beam headlight bulb exploded and the low beam headlights shut off. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the low beam headlights became operable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that both headlight clusters failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the headlights shut off and no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Pam.

Car is driven about 2,000 miles per year, city driving and mostly during the daytime. No real need for high beams while driving. Unsure when the problem happened, but I was a long journey in the country and high beams were needed. Unable to have them on. After the trip called the dealership, brought in for repair. Was told that both headlight lens assemblies were needed to the tune of over $900. I was told that the warranty extension for 5 years or 72,000 miles only. At the time the car was purchased I paid for the extended warranty for the 7 year plan. I was told that under this warranty headlights were not covered. This car is completely out of warranty. Research on the internet shows that this car has major issues with the headlight len assemblies. Why did not Toyota issues notices to the consumers about this issue? or a recall? there is a major problem when it is with the same problem with this make/model.

My Toyota Avalon's headlights started going off intermittently and then I noticed my right headlight was out altogether. Since it came and wen,t I let it go for awhile but now it is most of the time on both low beams. This is a serious safety problem since both low beams could go out at the same time. Toyota recognized a design problem with the system a number of years ago and extended their warranty to 5 years or 75000 miles. I never received a notice from them but it could be because it came about around the time I was buying the car used. Now I find out that the high beam cannot be replaced without changing out the entire assembly for $1200 for each side. Toyota tells me they will not help me out whatsoever and want me to fork out $2500 to fix a problem their engineers caused!!.

My 2008 Toyota Avalon has a defective passenger daytime running light/high beam. Documented defect and Toyota issued a warranty enhancement to increase the coverage to 5 year/ 72000 mile to cover replacement but only if you have an issue. There was no recall. 6 years out and under the mileage limit I am stuck paying for a $2500 repair for something that should have been a recall. I don't see how having headlights that are known to be defective would not be considered a safety issue. If high beams were not needed than they wouldn't be on the car. Can't alert oncoming traffic to a potential traffic safety condition ahead. Can't turn on high beams on country road to safely see far enough ahead to prevent potential road hazards. Not having high beams is definitely a safety issue.

I own a 2008 Toyota Avalon. While driving at approximately 55 mph on a highway, I attempted to turn on the high beam headlights which failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the high beam bulbs failed in the headlamp assembly as a result the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer knows about this defect and has extended the warranty to 5 years or 75000 miles, whichever occurs earlier. My car has completed 5 years, but the milage is below 75000. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. The manufacturer should be asked to replace the defective parts with out any charge.

While driving on a 2 lane mountain road at night I turned the high beams off for oncoming traffic and when I turned them back on there was a bright flash and the high beams no longer worked. Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin that reads: "on some 2008-2010 Avalon vehicles, the high beam/drl bulb may become inoperative or shatter. A newly designed high beam/drl housing assembly (including the applicable bulb) is available in the event this condition has occurred. " Toyota will provide the replacement under warranty if the vehicle is under 5 years or 70,000 miles. Originally they issued the bulletin authorizing replacement for 36 months or 36,000 miles and subsequently increased it to 5 years, 70,000 miles. My 5 years was up on March 20, 2014. The local dealer quoted me $2,583. 88 for the repair. It seems to me that this is a definite safety issue that should have been recalled, since it involves the headlights. While high beams are not always required, 2 lane roads at night are certainly safer using high beams.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph on a dark road, the contact attempted to turn on the high beam headlights which failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the high beam bulbs fractured in the headlamp assembly as a result the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,300.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side headlights malfunctioned without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 36,600.

I don't remember the exact time & date this started, but it is continuous & repetitive. The headlights consistently turn off while driving. For a trip of about ten miles, I can expect for one or both to fail about three times. It's dangerous. I was told that the company has sent notifications to the dealers but are refusing to administer a recall. They offered me a $750 credit to have it repaired. However, as you can see from the many previous complaints about this problem, it costs over $2,000 to fix it (and that's not a guarantee). This is a design flaw. Therefore, it should not be affected by a warranty. I'm shocked at the volume of complaints about this issue with no actions by the company. They are morally (if not ethically and legally) obligated to issue a recall and repair their r&d failure.

On servicing of model xls, service adviser noted that hi beam/drl's were not functioning. Investigation revealed exploded halogen lamps. Correction required a redesigned replacement of both headlight assemblies, as noted in TSB 44-0010, at an approx. Cost of $900. 00 . This was apparently due to a design flaw in the original headlight housing which allowed overheating and caused the lamp explosion. The TSB recognized this condition but does not replace the defect after a provided warranty extension to 5 years/72,000 miles. The loss of high beam lighting is a safety issue which can go undetected until needed. Although daytime running lights, (drl's), are not required, they do provide the required lighting during times when windshield wipers are required (rain, snow, sleet. Loss of either affects driving safety.

The headlight high beams went out while driving. This is a known defect and Toyota is not addressing. They want 3500 with labor to fix this issue. Should be a recall. Headlights going out at night at unpredictable times should be paid by Toyota.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, both high beam headlights malfunctioned without warning. The failure occurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head lamp assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.

I am the owner of a 2008 Toyota Avalon. Right after we purchased the car, we have had issues with the headlights going out. The headlights are flickering on and off at random times. On December 14, 2013 while driving at night, both headlights went out at the same time nearly causing an accident (luckily the lights came back on when I turned them off/on quickly). I took the car to our local Toyota service center and they told me that the only way to fix the problem is to completely replace the whole lighting assembly at the tune of $2570. 04. The service center also explained that the housing for the bulbs was too small and this is causing the bulbs to overheat and go out. It was after 2010 that Toyota redesigned the housing and fixed the issue. Apparently, Toyota extended the warranty to 5 years/72,000 miles. Ironically, it appears we are just over that. I am unable to drive my car at night due to this safety issue. I also don't agree that we should have to pay $2500 to have new light assemblies installed in our car. This is an issue of a bad design on Toyotas part and I refuse to play a victim in this ridiculous solution to such a severe safety issue. I am asking Toyota to do the right thing and replace the headlight assembly and take care of their customer. The fact that there is an issue with the headlight design and the fact that Toyota is fully aware should be enough to have this fixed. There should be no limittime wise or mileage wise on a safety issue this huge for Toyota's customers.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the headlights would fail sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 97,614.

I purchased my 2008 Avalon new in December 2008 which included an extended warranty for 84 months or 100,000 miles. In November, 2013, I started to notice that my headlights were low. I turned them off and back on which seemed to resolved the issue. (I typically drive with the drl) however, the same issue returned off and on over the new few months. My car was taken in for service on March 22, 2014 and they were advised. I was then informed that the entire assembly for my lights/daytime running/high beams needed to be replaced. I was told there was an enhancement for 5 years or 72000 miles. . . Whichever came first. Unfortunately, my extended warranty which I purchased was not applicable, and the 5 year enhancement expired in December 2013. I was never notified by mail or during any service appointment about this extended warranty or problems with the exterior lighting. I was quoted a cost of $2,600 for the repairs. This is not fair.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving 65 mph at night time, the front drivers side headlight stopped working. When the contact changed the light bulb the light began to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 5/19/cn.