2008 Toyota Avalon owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Toyota avalon. While the vehicle was being serviced, the technician discovered that both headlamps were not corresponding. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both headlamp assemblies blew out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,187.

Both high beam headlight on 2008 Toyota avalon stop working. 28,000 miles on vehicle .Toyota has issued a tsb on all 2008 to 2010 avalons headlight assembly but are charging $ 2200 to replace with a new redesigned headlight assembly they admit to problem but will not issue recall . Does someone have to die before this issue is addressed ? *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Toyota avalon. The contact stated that the high beam headlights exploded after the vehicle was parked. There was broken glass all around the headlights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.

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. *tr

I bought a 08 Toyota avalon limited from carmax in may 2012 with an extended warranty. Within 30 days of purchase I was told by my coworker that my headlight was out. I looked at the reflection in the glass but wasn't sure that the light was out. I turned the headlights off and on again, got out of the car inspected the light and both were illuminated. I returned to car to carmax, reported what I thought were small things, vibration in the tire, chipped paint. I verbally complained about a short in the cigarette lighter and the headlight going out but implied that the issue had been corrected. I was not aware of the HID headlight issue. Throughout the next few months I worked the midnight shift. I drove the car 10 min to work. The rest of the time was mostly daylight driving. On oct. 1, 12

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. *tr

My 2008 Toyota avalon has a defective high beam / low beam headlamp. The high beam bulb burst while in use one night. The vehicle has less than 43,000 miles, but the 60 month warranty expired in july 2013. I noticed the problem in august, just after the warranty expired. My vehicle was due for a safety inspection in october, so I researched information to repair the headlamp and discovered that it is a common problem for 2008 Toyota avalons. I went to the dealership in september to determine the repair cost. When the service rep. Saw low mileage, he thought the car was under warranty and estimated the repair to be approx. $1000 to replace the defective headlamp assembly. When he realized the car was out of warranty, he suggested replacing the $65 bulb. I'm concerned that a $1500 repair

Low beam lights randomly go out after being on for a short time. I've been battling this issue since 2013 when I bought the car. The dealer says my low beam headlights are burnt out. I can turn the headlight switch off and back on quickly and the affected light comes back on. I do this several times a day when it is dark out. I even had small LED lights mounted into my dash and wired into each low beam bulb so I can see if one goes out while driving in town at night as it can be difficult to know if one when out.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota avalon. The contact stated the driver's and passenger's side headlight stopped illuminating independently. There was a manufacturer recall for the exterior lighting. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 49,500. Da

Head lights flickering... One day one headlight would go out, the next day, the other light... Essentially taking turns going off. Then both would be on. Per some recent complaints, it doesn't look like replacing the low beams will fix this issue. This is a clear manufacturing issue considering the other complaints for this same model. Toyota dealership advised this had nothing to due with the extended warranty for the high beam issue. *tr

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.

Tl* 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 was driving approximately 60 MPH with the headlights activated when suddenly, the front driver side headlight failed to illuminate. The contact replaced the driver's side headlight bulb a total of three times but the failure would recur every two to three months after the replacement. Most recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the malfunction was contributed to the headlight housing, which required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

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 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 [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedo

HID high beam headlight on driver's side failed. Light was replaced in may, 2011. HID low beam headlight on passenger side failed on 12/13/11.

While driving on the freeway one or both headlights flicker then turn off. This happens all the time and the only way to get the lights to come back on is to turn them off and then back on again. It is getting progressively worse and the dealer said I have to bring the car in for evaluation when the lights go out. Unfortunately I have to do this during business hours when it is dark to know that my lights are out. And when both lights go out it isn't a good idea to leave them off so I can drive to the dealer. Both bulbs have burst in the past and have been replaced twice by the dealer. This time the new bulbs don't appear to be bursting but just turning off by themselves. The burst bulb problem started occurring when I had less than 20k miles but now the dealer said both light housi

The dashboard is melting and becoming very sticky. Parts of it have also cracked. When the sun is shining through the window, it impedes visibility. *tr

Power sunshade is stuck in the up position blocking the back windshield and check engine light turns on which disables traction and stability control. These make the car dangerous to drive