Issue ID | 1481430 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11111442 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 19/06/18 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Rear end collision hazard due to defective, poorly designed, automatic headlight systems. Almost got rear ended twice due to lack of tail lights, while in motion, driving! Toyota claims the 2014 corolla has auto headlights. While the switch is kept in "drl" daytime running light mode the car tricks you at night into thinking the auto headlight, side markers and taillights are on after starting the car, when they are not on. You start the car and the headlights, and dash gage lights come on but nothing else is lit. No tailights, no side lights. I am told by the dealer canadian versions of the corolla have true auto headlights and my car would have to be programmed to work as an auto system, after adding the dash sensor. I am requesting toyota do this to correct this safety hazard to avoid a rear end collision on this car. All of my cars the last 20 yrs had auto headlights and worked flawlessly except this toyota corolla. I even put a note on the dash to remind me to manually turn the light switch on, but it is not seen in the dark when starting the car. I do not know what else to do other than appeal to the nhtsa for a complete review of this major manufacturer flaw. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17050 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PLAINVILLE, CT |
VIN pattern | 2T1BURHE1ECXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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