2010 Toyota Tacoma Exterior Lighting Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- daytime running · 10 records
- running lights · 10 records
- headlight assemblies · 7 records
- both headlight · 5 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
The yellow part of the headlight has melted cracking both lenses inside , was told the recall was over and i was to late to have both headlight assemblies replaced . I got nothing in the mail , nothing by the dealer to let me know if was a problem.
ODI 11072804
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed bubbles in the headlamps. The vehicle was taken to bruner auto group ([redacted], early, tx 76802) where it was diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was a technical service bulletin and an extended warranty for five years; however, the vehicle was already repaired and the…
ODI 11000413
Exterior Lighting
Took vehicle to toyota dealer about warranty enhancement notice #ztz in march 2017 and was told it was expired and yet did not offer to replace the lights when there was clear evidense of the enhancement notice and that has never set well with me
ODI 11043853
Exterior Lighting
The daytime running light / front turn signal is melted and the turn signals are not visible when engaged. Toyota is aware of the issue and had a window of opportunity to repair it but they are telling me i missed that point. This is a very dangers defect and feel they should remedy the problem.
ODI 10983737
Exterior Lighting
2010 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle daytime running lights are burning the plastic lens. *smd the consumer stated it looked as if, the lenses were starting to melt. The consumer was informed a recall was issued. However, in expired november 30, 2015. The consumer stated he never received a recall notice. *jb
ODI 10838380
Exterior Lighting
I had both of my headlamps replaced by toyota under warranty because they were melting at the daytime running light lens. The drivers side headlamp is melting again. I was told by toyota that the one year warranty given on the new headlamps was over and that they would not be replaced again. I do not think toyota fixed the problem but just replaced the defective headlamps with more defective headlamps to buy time…
ODI 10836475
Exterior Lighting · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was a strong vibration and an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced three u-joints and the day time running lights. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10764536
Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the lens for the daytime running lights was melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10620678
Exterior Lighting
The daytime running lights have melted the newer type service bulletin replaced headlight housings. Also noticed is heat discoloration of the wiring connector. *tr
ODI 10606683
Body · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Exterior Lighting
Auxiliary audio jack is designed poorly causing failure. Front turn signal both sides yellow bulb the connector for the bulb and the bulb itself blackens and is fragile. Fake front bumper cover is misleading and falsely gives a feeling of safety. Actual bumper is quite small and may lead to catastrophic injury or death in the event of a moderate overlap collision. The accident or collision occurred with a moderate…
Crash reported
ODI 10583470
Exterior Lighting
Takata recall the yellow part of the headlight has melted cracking both lenses inside, was told by the toyota dealership/crbin, ky the recall was over and i was too late to have both headlight assemblies replaced. I didn't receive anything in the mail about a recall, nothing from the dealer to let me know there was a recall on the lights. I bought the truck in ohio, but i live in ky
ODI 11132359
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
On a recent inspection of the lights on my vehicle i noticed that the daylight running lights (drl) were melting both left and right headlight assemblies. The light bulb retainer is discolored indicating signs of a high heat. My toyota dealership confirmed there is a problem with the drl's, however they were only replacing the headlight assembly if the vehicle is under warranty. I then contacted toyota customer…
ODI 10552028
Exterior Lighting
BURN OUT HEADLIGHTS. *TR
ODI 10556271
Exterior Lighting
Both headlight assemblies are melting from inside from the daytime running lamp bulb heat. All components are stock as-built items, no modifications of any kind. Attempting to get toyota to replace assemblies at this time. Vehicle is a few months out of warranty time but well within miles. The headlight assemblies will eventually melt away and perhaps catch fire if this is not properly rectified. There is surely a…
ODI 10524600
Exterior Lighting
The driving lights on my 2010 toyota tacoma have burnt both headlight lens and cracked one. The service manager immediately commented aloud that this was a design issue and the dealership had seen this problem in other like vehicles. A call to toyota received a rapid no! To assuming any responsibility. Toyota refused to replace the headlight lens due to the vehicle being out of warranty due to mileage. On november…
ODI 10552608
Exterior Lighting
Both daytime running light lenses are melted from the bulbs. The drl are on whenever the truck is being driven.
ODI 11083222
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he noticed a smell emanating from the front of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the base of the headlight bulbs had melted as well as the socket. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the wiring harness would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure…
ODI 10510045
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the bulbs for the daytime running lights became overheated and burned through the plastic shielding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician confirmed the failure and stated that the light assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no…
Fire reported
ODI 10501439
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that theday ime running lights were burning through the lens. As a result, the lenses were cracking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician stated that both headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not…
Fire reported
ODI 10490796
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that both daytime running lights would overheat and crack or discolor the lens. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the lens would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10484529
Exterior Lighting
As i was doing my monthly inspection on my truck, i noticed that my day-time running lights was starting to melt due to getting overheated while driving. *tr
ODI 10584924
Exterior Lighting
The daytime running lights got so hot that the lenses melted and cracked and the light bulb sockets are burned. The lenses are not capable of withstanding the heat generated by the bulbs. Wither the lens plastic is not in federal law compliance, the bulbs are too hot or the bulbs are too close to the plastic lenses. Whatever it is, there will eventually be a fire. *tr
ODI 10565744
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I noticed while doing a walk around of my truck that one of the headlights was burned out. I thought nothing about the issue and planned to have it repaired. Within 2 weeks the other side burned out as well. This has now happened 3 times (77,000miles). I have spoken with several other owners and many are having the same issue, including a family member and coworkers. This is a major safety issue as if you don't…
ODI 10511466
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at night, the low beams only illuminated two car lengths in front of him. The failure was more significant on roads with limited street lights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where the contact was informed that it was a design flaw and could not be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no…
ODI 10392888
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