Exterior Lighting Problems of Toyota Avalon - part 2

We were driving on mountain roads in a snowstorm at night, and discovered we did not have high beams. We took the car to our mechanic once we returned from our trip, and were told that both high beam light bulbs were shattered. Our mechanic told us that this is a issue that Toyota is aware of, and that they had issued a service bulletin in January of 2010 for this specific problem. We purchased this car pre-owned certified from a Toyota dealership in February of 2011 (more than a year after the service bulletin was released). This problem should have been taken care of before we purchased the vehicle, since the dealership was aware of the service bulletin, and the car was "certified. " we were told that the repair would cost $2,400, and was not be covered under our extended warranty. This is a very dangerous problem with this vintage Avalon that should warrant a recall, not just a service bulletin.

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During a routine 70000 mile maintenance check I had the dealer look into a flickering driver-side head light. They said the bulb was going bad and also discovered that my high beams didn't work. Toyota said the problem is inherent to 2008-2010 Avalons because of a poorly engineered head-lamp assembly and the cost to fix the problem would be $2820. 85.

We have a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The highbeam lights were hardly used and they went out one night at the same time. We brought the car to a dealership and they had the bulbs replaced. They did tell us that bulbs usually go out one at a time but had no explanation why both went out at the same time. We indicated that the user's manual suggested to look at other parts as burned bulbs would usually be caused by a problem in the electrical system. We were told it was only the bulbs. We just learned after the visit that Toyota had sent a bulletin to the dealers about the problem that some 2008-2010 models have a problem with the bulb housing, not the bulbs and the fix is to replace the housing. However, this is not a recall.

High beams /drl exploded inside housing assemblies, both sides at same time while driving.

Both high beam lamps went out at the same time while driving at night on a hilly road without any other lights on road -- both bulbs went bad. Dealer at service just wanted to replace them. Several months later I came across bulletin online that stated Toyota would replace housing for lamps with new one provided car was under 72,000 miles and 5 years. Although my car was at 4. 5 years at time of incident, when I called into Toyota, I was at 5 years 1 month, although still under mileage. I was told to have dealer call Toyota, which they did not do, despite me repeatedly asking them to do so over the next few months. In the end, I called Toyota again and after they were able to reach the dealer, they said that since it was out of the warranty, I am responsible for any repairs or replacement of housing to their new design. I had replaced the high beam bulbs of course, at significant expense since they are not standard bulbs available at auto parts stores, but I fear they will again fail me at night while on a dark hilly road. Plus now, right after finishing another dealer service, one low beam hid lamp is not staying on and goes off. Checking online, I do not seem to be the only one with headlamp issues on this model, high beam or low beam. Please investigate.

High beam headlamps stop working. Replacement bulbs burn out prematurely. Toyota refuses to fix even though they had a customer support bulletin. Toyota had incorrect address on file so I did not receive bulletin within warranty enhancement period (1 month late). Dealer promised to check but over the course of 4 months, did not contact Toyota. My direct contact to Toyota was then 5 months outside of warranty. High beam bulbs replaced twice, and still problems on a regular basis.

Driving home from work I noticed that my head lights weren't on after being on when I left my job, so I turn them back on and about another 20 miles they were off again I experience this for about a month and was wounding this car isn't that old so something has to be done because the car is not that old for the lights to be going out there is no shortage or any other electrical problem with it. Went to a electrical shop and they informed me that most Avalons have the same problem so I'm writing this report to see what I need to do next so this won't occur for the next 5yrs or so. It happens all the time at night when I drive eventually they will not come on at all is this suppose to be happening I need to know. Thank you,.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low beam head lamps functioned intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Oo.

I have the 2008 Toyota Avalon touring. The hid/low beam passenger light went out. Dealer advised both light assembly need replaced at $1088 each plus 2 hours labor. There is a major problem and they are backlogged 90 days. Dealer just received one that was ordered 90 days ago. Driving with one light (maybe 2 soon) is dangerous and I can't park it in the garage for 90 days. Toyota should be replacing free and supplying a rental car while they are on back order.

I started having problems with both front low beam light bulbs. The passenger and driver side would work only intermittently keeping me at bay as I could not drive @ night. Both driver and passenger went out at the same time I took it to the dealer and the passenger side along with the drivers side were replaced on two appointments at $192. 50 per bulb along with labor. . The total came to $310. 20 x 2= $620. 40 that's a huge amount of money for defective parts. I was informed that I was using the lights too much and that was the reason for the lights going out!! my car has low miles and it told him that was a defect from the factory. I am very discouraged with the outcome of having to fork out so much money for a factory defect, shame on Toyota!.

Running/bright beams both went out on left and right around sept 2011. Lites use the same lamp. Had repaired at freeman Toyota in hurst TX. Was not told it was a temporary fix. Toyota issued warranty enhancement notice sometime after that repair. Right lamp out again now April 2012. Dealer says they cannot repair/replace and to deal with Toyota direct for refund, etc.

High beam lights stopped working suddenly. Indicator on the dash shows they are on but the light bulbs do not turn on. Checked edmunds and other auto web sites and see this is a problem with many 2008 models - very expensive ($131 each)light bulbs burn out within a year and design has been modified on 2009 model. Toyota admits it has a problem but is not replacing anything after 36,000 miles or 3 years. Seems the ones reported are going out at about our mileage. Tsa has reported it as tsa odi #TSB-0044-10. Cost to replace has been quoted as high as $3,000. My concern is that the entire lighting system could go out when I am driving at night on the interstate at 70 mph. Another concern is that driving the speed limit with low beams is dangerous here where there are deer that get on the road. Why does Toyota expect consumers to pay for their design mistake that creates the potential death for their customers?.

Low beam head lights both right & left go off intermittingly, I had originally had problems with nigh beams they were fixed under warranty.

The low beam/high beam bulbs turn off while I am driving. Sometimes the left side and sometimes the right side. If I turn them off then back on they both turn on fine but later turn off again and it keeps happening. I replaced all bulbs with new ones and after installing them, the same exact problem happens and nothing has changed. My car has less then 50k miles and had no electric work done to it since I purchased it so I am almost positive that it is a manufacture defect.

High beam bulbs failed. These are daytime running lights as well. These may have failed much earlier and not been noticed.

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Low beam / driving lights on passenger side turn off after approx 3 - 5 minutes of operation. If light switch or engine is shut off and restarted, light resets and operates for approx 3-5 minutes and then shuts off again. Also, both high beam bulbs are inoperative. Bulbs have shattered leaving glass shards inside the highbeam light housing. Only the left front low beam light is working which Toyota replaced at 27,000 miles.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the driver's side high beam head lamp and the passenger's side low beam head lamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the low beam and high beam bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred where the driver's side low beam head lamp failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the low beam head lamp bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred after four years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Oo.

Vehicle experiencing the inoperative of daytime running lights(drl) and high beam and low beam bulbs. Previously replaced bulbs. Problem continues after bulb being replaced. Lights return to normal operation when switched to off position and back on. No specific patterns of occurrence. Explanation by dealership when checked was that they did not detect a problem at the time of service. Note entered by service advisor stated "electrical problem".

The high beam on the left side wen out - when switch is turned off then on again it comes back on - then both lights went off at same time and it was completely dark. This initially happened to me approx. 3 months ago & continues daily. I thought it was the bulb until I had it checked & it turned out not to be the problem. Research indicates replacement cost between $2200 & $3000 in addition to the fact that it's a manufacturer's issue and Toyota must devise a plan to rectify before someone loses their life.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that all of the exterior lighting failed and she was unable to see while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that there was a malfunction with the light bulb and when the lights became hot, they would crack the head lamp. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 94,000. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Update to NHTSA report 10361610 concerning Toyota Avalon headlamp assembly. Hid brights shattered and then hid low beams will go out intermittently either side. System will reset by turning lights off then back on. Known TSB by Toyota. Dealt with Toyota customer service and received a benefit package through Toyota corporate and power Toyota of irvine, CA where car is serviced. Mileage was approximately 50,000. Benefit package was replacement of both sides of headlamp assembly. Value was state at $2,300. 00, my cost was $500. 00 which is probably the actual cost of the units and the labor to replace;I. E. Toyota wasn't out a dime. Have a document which states that if there is a recall on this item that I will receive back the $500. 00.

March 2011 notice high beam light out on my 2009 Toyota Avalon. Went to replace it & found no bulb just electrical connection. After review of bulb area I noticed the bulb had disappeared within its confinement area. Bulb must have melt away.

Drivers side head light went out with 47,000 miles. Now the passenger side head light has gone out with 75,000 miles. I haven't had head lights go out on my cars in 20 years until now. My car is a 2008 Toyota Avalon limited.

Have been reported and still no recall. Please hold Toyota accountable to correct this problem before people are kiiled over it!!.

High beams stopped working while driving at night. Fuses are fine. Nothing done to correct the problem and based on the cost in other complaints, it may be awhile. Have emailed local Toyota asking it this was common with 2008 Avalon but have not received a reply.

Driving down a dark road, the high beams would not come on. Took it to Toyota dealership and they said high beams burned out and the repair would cost $2600. The dealership stated if they were replaced, they may burn out again. Updated 02/14/11.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the vehicles high intensity light bulb worked intermittently and would shut off randomly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Toyota dealer who replaced the right side hid light twice and the left side once; however, the lights continued to shut off. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The current mileages were 60,032. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 06/0611.

Head lights quit working in December of 2010 high beams, Toyota fixed them, high beams quit working again on December 24th 2013. This has happened twice.

High beam exterior lamp lighting failure. Auto repair shop stated that bulbs were shattered inside of head light assembly and replaced the bulbs. High beam bulbs failed again after 9 months. Toyota states that both head light assemblies must be replaced at $1088 ea to prevent high beam bulbs from shattering in the future.

Both high beam lamps shattered instantaneously in good weather conditions. For no apparent reason. This could be a major distraction and dangerous to the occupants of the primary vehicle and other vehicles as well. While Toyota freely acknowledges defective parts used in 2008,2009 and 2010 models, they will not take responsibility for the repair, outside of warranty period. (t-sb-0044-10) the standard charge to the customer ranges between $2400. 00 and $800. 00.

I have a 2008 Toyota Avalon touring model. Since late June of 2010 through October of 2010 the car has been driven on 3 consecutive long trips. The first trip was approximately 3600 miles, the second trip was approximately 1200 miles and the last trip was 1800 miles. All of these trips the head lamp system was set on auto. The bright lights were used on occasion when on dark roads or during the day to signal to trucks or other drivers that it was safe to pull in on a passing situation. On the last trip, during the night the brights worked perfectly. On a day trip in a caravan, I had to signal the vehicles ahead of me to slow down as the vehicles behind me were stopped. I did this by repeatedly flashing the high beams. That night both high beams did not work even though the blue indicator on the dash says they are on. I took it to the dealer to see if it was a relay or other item as I wouldn't expect both high beams to burn out at the same time. The dealer said they were both burnt out and wanted close to $225 to change them out. I elected to do the work myself and have ordered the parts from my auto parts store. Before the bulbs came in the main lights have started acting up. The right side main beam went out temporarily 2 nights ago. I reset the system and it started working. Last night I pulled into my driveway and waited for my passenger to join me. The lights remained on. I pulled out and started forward to hear a click and both front beams went out. The green light for the headlamp system was still on. I reset the system and they now work. I have now picked up the bright beam bulbs and will install them tonight. I will report any more failures on this site immediately.

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Had to replace both high beam bulbs on two occasions (August 4, 2010 (under warranty) and February 4, 2010) including having an electrical component evaluation performed with the last incident.

This is my 2nd posting. My first was March 11, 2011 from westerville, ohio. Enclosed below is the reply from Toyota to the ohio attorney general office. "please accept our apologies for this situation and for any inconvenience that mr. X may have been caused. Please advise mr. X that his vehicle is outside the warranty in which repair would be covered by Toyota and no assistance will be provided". This response to the ohio attorney general's office clearly indicates Toyota will pay for this if your vehicle is still under warranty. Should you need a copy of this - email me Avalon. Defect@gmail. Com. I encourage everyone to send your complaint to your state's attorney general's or inspector general's office. We are getting screwed by Toyota.

High beam/running bulbs were burnt out. On July 18,2014 high beam bulbs both failed a second time as I was driving in the dark at freeway speeds. Vehicle mileage at the time was 80540. Toyota must be made to have a recall on these vehicles.

Right side high beam bulb (also doubles as driving light) found shattered. Bought new bulb (about $45 online) and installed myself. No reason found for shattered bulb.