2000 Toyota Corolla Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,466miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Toyota Corolla, 4% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,466 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving to work going 55 MPH about 10 minutes into my trip I smelled a burning smell and I soon didn't have any headlight or daytime running light.took to repair shop,they replace drl module but as soon as it was connected,that new module burnt also,so I can only drive my car during daytime,I have no headlight at all,I only have signal lights and brake light.could this be a manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10593973, filed 2014-05, 160,466 miles“Headlights are not even. Driver's side light is too low. Passenger's side light is too high. It's very uneven lighting while driving. Took to dealer & informed by mekchanic there was a safety reason why it was designed that way. Was not corrected. The dealer stated that the drivers side head light is lower than the passenger side to prevent the light from shining on to oncoming drivers. .”
NHTSA complaint #872729, filed 2000-10“While driving at night noticed headlights were uneven. Passenger's side was too high while driver's was low. This interfered with visibility. Took to dealership. Mechanic indicated for safety reason it was made like that. Head light will not shine into oncoming driver's vision.”
NHTSA complaint #872776, filed 2000-10“While driving uphill or downhill, even with high beams on, there is visual difficulty which may cause a crash, possibly due to design of headlights. Dealer said headlights met required standards and regulation. The technician adjusted the lights.”
NHTSA complaint #877776, filed 2001-01“Consumer complains that there is limited distance that can be seen due to the design of the headlights, dealer raised lights, however problem is not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #785269, filed 2001-02Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 6% |
| 2023 | 11 | 15% |
| 2022 | 9 | 9% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 13 | 6% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 6 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Corolla
47 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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