Problems with 2009 Toyota Corolla EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The high beams on the headlights come on without the control being touched. this began when i first bought the car & still does. at first it would happen at any time of the day but now it happens only when it is dark or getting dark. this could impair the vision of the driver of an oncoming vehicle. it is most dangerous on narrow streets. there are other electrical problems that occur from time to time such as the cruise control, power mirrors, air conditioner, driving & dash lights not working. also the dome light has remained on causing the battery to run down .these latter problems do not seem to pose the threat that the headlights do but they seem to be connected & they are a distraction that could cause problems. i have taken my car to the dealer many times but they never corrected the problem.

On 10/21/2013 at about 12 am i was dropping off my wife and daughter in front of our apartment complex. i was driving a toyota 2009 corolla (vin-[xxx]). the vehicle had a sudden, abrupt and unintended acceleration i pressed the brake pedal it did not stop. it went over a curb in the parking lot and collided with another vehicle standing on the opposite side. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr...updated 11/03/14 *bf updated 8/5/2015 *js

Takata recall on 7/3/13, left work at 2:30 from fm1960 and aldine westfield. took the on ramp of west loutetta to get off of ramp. i inched up to the intersection and the at&trepairman thought i was going, so, he gunned it. needdlesstosay, i recieved spinal injuries, and the airbag never popped out. years later, it is still indicating as implemented to no avail. i was told that the repairing of this problem is a massive undertaking. of which i thought was going to be taken care of when the car was being repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when adding a new bulb to the headlights for the low beams, the bulbs would only last for two months before failing. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or mechanic. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the steering wheel cover panel detached and left the air bag exposed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that a bolt was loose and caused the panel to detach. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was concerned that the air bag would unexpectedly deploy without being involved in a crash. the failure mileage was 35,902 and the current mileage was 36,233. updated 07/25/11*lj the consumer also stated water was getting inside of the head lights causing them to become discolored. updated 12/19/11

We have a serious nighttime driving visibility condition. the auto manufacturers are now making headlights with plastic lens which tend to darken in a relatively short time thereby inhibiting nighttime driving vision especially for older people who need more light than a younger driver. it in my opinion should not be tolerated. the manufacturers should be compelled to go back to glass lenses for safety reasons. *tr