Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (13 problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Toyota Prius

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
27
Exterior Lighting problems
13

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius

The Headlights problem

I have had to replace headlight bulbs multiple times in the past two years. Reading reports, it is the exact same issue as the 2010 and 2011 Prius owners had. I am now having to have my headlight covers resurfaced because my passenger side headlight is not at all visible at night.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Headlamp lens issue vehicle manufacturers must correct issue 1. The increase in pedestrian-vehicular accidents and fatalities is, at times, related to the driver not seeing the person in time to stop. Not seeing a person in time may be related to poor street lighting or a decrease in front   Read details...


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