2005 Toyota Corolla Exterior Lighting Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at night, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to capital toyota (located at [redacted] ne, salem, or 97301, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the low beam headlight cables were burnt and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Fire reported
ODI 11181385
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Airbag light has stayed on since the car was serviced by toyota dealer in des moine, iowa in nov. 2016. Toyota of cincinnati just told me over the phone it would cost over $600 to fix it without even seeing the car.
ODI 11114475
Exterior Lighting
The headlights seem noticeably dim at night while driving. I thought it could be my eyes, but then a rider with me noticed it as well and mentioned it to me, so i know it is not my eyes. I prefer not to drive at night because of it. I had my garage mechanic look at it about a year ago to see if the lights needed adjustment, as both headlights seemed off from each other when i am parked in my garage. I can't remember…
ODI 10680303
Exterior Lighting
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer states that the headlights covers on his 2005 toyota corolla are starting to discolor. *nj the consumer stated as time passed the amount of headlight strength on the road ahead decreased. *jb
ODI 10273348
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Hose, Piping, And Connections
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the plastic headlight coverings were discolored, which caused poor visibility while driving at night. The manufacturer stated that the dealer could clean the headlights, which would make them thinner. The contact did not believe that would be effective. The failure mileage was 34,271. Updated 06/09/09 *bf the consumer stated the plastic headlight…
ODI 10269964
Engine · Exterior Lighting
In late 2004, i financed a brand new 2005 toyota corolla while residing in south florida. In summer 2008, i relocated to massachusetts. It was in winter 2008 that the engine warning lamp illuminated. I immediately took the vehicle to a toyota dealership. I wasn't really given a real explanation of why the warning lamp was illuminated. I was quickly told it could be fixed. So i paid approx. $800.00 to supposedly have…
ODI 10864087
Exterior Lighting · Visibility
The plastic headlight lenses are clouded and yellowed and, as a result, obscures the brightness and effectiveness of the headlights. This is a safety hazard for driving at night as the headlight is dimmed to oncoming cars as wells as it lessens visibility for the driver. It should not be the responsibility of the vehicle owner to have the headlight lenses replaced when the cloudiness could be due to possible…
ODI 10348569
Exterior Lighting
Daytime running lights, drl problem. I am often required to drive with lights off on property as an astronomer at nighttime. My 2005 toyota corolla lights are always on even when the lights are in the off position. If stalked or my girlfriend drives the car we could not turn them off and drive away and escape alive. This is a hazard that can cause death or rape from stalkers or robbers. I often am alone at night in…
ODI 10104331
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.