48 problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the 2005 Prius.
I have 2005 Prius and it is my 3rd time that hid head light went off last two times I paid over $800 to replace it but this time I cant afford I am driving with one head light only I have 78000 miles on it.
Hid front left bulb -- failure to light consistently.
Left highbeam intermittent on my 2005 Prius.
The hid headlamps in my 2005 Prius are pointing downward. I've read online of other complaints and an investigation and wanted to add my instance of the issue as well.
Failure of hid front left lightbulb in 2005 Toyota Prius; $420+ quote to replace it at dealer.
Just purchased certified used Toyota Prius, 2005 - driving at night last week and drivers head light went out. Next day they both worked but after a few miles noticed in back of another car it went out again, now it's got my attention and I notice it all the time randomly. Googled it and found its like that on 2005-2008 Prius' with hid lights and that I should file a claim. Called Toyota today they are going to have someone call me back tomorrow.
1. Toyota Prius hid light faulty. - the lights go off and when turned off and on come back up. 2. Called the dealer and the dealer quoted - $350 per bulb and $300 in labor charges = $1000 to replace 2 head lamps. 3. Logged a complaint with Toyota. Toyota said there was nothing wrong with the parts and offered a 50% reimbursement which still ends up to $500 out of pocket expenses just to replace 2 head lamps.
2005 Prius with hid headlamps that need replacing which will cost $450. 00 each. This is an outrageous sum of money to pay for headlamps on a 4 year old vehicle.
On three separate occasions my headlamps have gone out. Each time it has been the right or left side. The fourth time. The lights came on using the hi-beam only. Numerous incidents have taken place. This is the second time my wife has been pulled over for this. I have replaced these myself. However, this last time it is not the bulb. It is the electrical system. According to the forum. Costs have been from $300 - 2k. Some dealerships assume some responsibility and others don't. This is a safety and expense issue. Driving home is very difficult at night and using the hi-beam is blinding to on coming traffic and against the law in most circumstances.
2005 Toyota Prius. . . Purchased new. . . Have had nine (9) exterior lights burn out. I have replaced them and they seem to be working better. I believe the bulbs used by Toyota were inferior. After 36,000 miles Toyota would not replace any bulbs.
I have from time to time thought that my car lights did not light up the road so well, especially on the passenger side. However, when I would think about it before I would get into the car, I turned on the head lights. They worked and seem to be pretty bright. They are the new type of lights. This went on for a while. However, one day, I drove up to my house and noticed that my passenger-side head light did not seem to reflect on my mailbox post as I thought it should. I had turned the lights out. But I turned them back on, got out of the car and they were on. Then one day, I was behind a SUV. I saw my car's reflection and the passenger light was out. I got home did not turn off the car or lights. I got out of the car and check. The passenger-side head light was out. I turn the lights off and then back on and the light came on. The time that it took for me to discover this actually took over a year. I recalled that someone had hit my car on that side (minor) but the headlamp assembly had to be replaced. So, I took the car back to the place it was repaired. Through my insurance, I have a life-time guarantee on all repairs. They replaced the head light. About 10 days later I am behind a car and I notice that my passenger side head light is again out. I checked the web and have discovered that this problem is not unique to my car. I can not say how often this occurs since you basically have to be outside the car. I do know that there are times when my car lights do not seem to be lighting up the road as they should.
My 2005 Prius has xenon high intensity discharge(hid) headlamps that go out and stay out until the next time I turn on the lights. I have had to change the bulbs very frequently and they don't last for more than a year.
Action #pe09019 excludes model year 2005. This year is also experiencing the hid headlamp failure problem, including my vehicle. I already filed a complaint and you may ignore the date and other info in this comment. I just want to see 2005 added to the investigation and potential recall.