Toyota Avalon owners have reported 6 interior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common interior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's interior lighting (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Interior Lighting problems |
I own a 2008 Toyota limited Avalon. I have been experience exterior lighting problems that while driving my headlamps go out. I discovered this problem when I noticed my highbeams were out. When replacing the lamps I was told both highbeams exploded. Now my low beams continue to go out and only when I turn the lights off and back on do they come back. Went to Toyota directly and they told me they know of the problem but they are not going to recall. Based on numerous complaints over the internet, this is not a one time failure. This is an ongoing issue and Toyota needs to be held accountable for this safety issue. My car started this issue with approx 48k miles. In adidtion, I do not have the amount of disposible funds in order to change the bulbs. In additon, it appears changing of the bulbs is not the problem and it is the housing based on other car owners documentation on the internet. With that said, it is imparative Toyota takes responsibility and action. Numerous car owners of the 2008 Avalon are in a situation where safety is not being taken seriously by Toyota. Are they willing to let a known safety issue wait until someone takes them to court? they must have great lawyers!!.
Interior and exterior lights flicker causing visibility problems at night and for oncoming drivers.
2005 Avalon instrument panel can not be seen at times in the daylight. The indicator lights for the gear shifter and hvac controls were at times impossible to see. The angle of he dash, the colors used for lighting and the angle of the sunlight rendered the indicators unreadable. The dealer indicated that the vehicle conforms to fmvss standards.
Consumer states that at night, the light on the instrument panel reflects off the windshield making it difficult for driver to see. Nlm a repair was made but it did not eliminate the problem, consumer adds that the new plastic deflector also reflects on the windshield at night causing poor visibility.
Failure of brake light, door ajar light, and interior light.
The dashboard indicator lights flashed intermittently, the vehicle was serviced 6 times for the problem, however the problem still occurred.