2011 Toyota Prius lighting problems
49 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2011 Toyota Prius, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
VIN # [xxx] toyota prius 2011, driving on interstate 80 east, at 65 MPH, smoke came out of the hood, headlight and wire smelled and burned, car was almost in fire. Shut off car and headlight and smoke stop. Both headlight are damage due to fire. Kept both head light off, got home and did not use the car for a few months. Car is still under warranty but dealer refuse to repair the problem, telling me I have use an aftermarket bulb. The bulb that cause the problem was the bulb that came with the car as new.
Headlights are weak and require frequent replacement toyota is willing to fix this safety problem for $400 should be recalled and fixed for free manufactures defect and a major safety problem need your help
Other problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Prius
- Brakes 277 complaints
- Electrical system 68 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints