1996 Chrysler Town and Country: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Lights · 125,000 miles · PA

Chrysler corporation headlights progressively cloud over and light output is reduced creating a dangerous night driving condition. Has the federal safety agency queried chrysler about this problem and is there any reaction?

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Lights · NM

Headlight lens covers were replaced by dealer due to bubbling of the plastic that caused severe reducion inheadlight lumination. The cost to me was $644.00 for replacement. This is a safety hazard that should not have occurred.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Lights · 120,000 miles · NC

The lens on the headlights are discoloring and causing poor visibility while driving at night. The dealer was notified.

Filed Nov 11, 2004 · Lights · VA

Problems with the headlights on both the 1996 plymouth breeze and the 1996 chrysler town and country developing film.*mr while driving headlights fogged up, causing limited sight on both sides of the vehicle, and making it hard to drive at night. Ref odi number 10074095.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 131,000 miles · MN

While driving the transmission failed and the vehicle was unable to shift gears. Transmission was replaced twice, however the problem recurred. *ak the horn airbag and cruise control have been replaced. The vehicle had brake problems. The dealer determined that the front brakes were at 45% but the rear brakes were at 70%. The dealer cleaned and adjusted the brakes. The A/C failed, the dealer replaced the fan module. The power door locks failed. The cd player doesn't work. The low beam head lights do not provide enough light therefore the consumer has to leave the high beams on to see. This problem has been checked three times but the dealer said they seem correct. The passenger seat broke. The starter failed and as a result the vehicle would not start. The steering pump failed and as a result the steering wheel became tight when making turns. The rear heater lines were leaking. The water pump leaked.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Lights · VA

While driving headlights fogged up, causing limited sight on both sides of the vehicle, and making it very hard to drive at night. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that there could be some condensation or there could be a crack in the lenses. *ak consumer has the same case with headlights with 1996 plymouth breeze.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Lights · 105,000 miles · FL

Consumer stated that over time the head light covers became cloudy and it reduced the quality of light. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Lights · 137,000 miles · CA

Consumer states there is a glaze over the headlights lens causing lights not to be as bright. Please provide additional information. Ph

Filed Dec 6, 2002 · Lights · 10,400 miles · NC

Consumer states that the head lights will frost up on the lens reducing the visibility of the lights when the consumer is driving at night. Contacted dealer, both headlight housings are permanently discolored with a frosted look that cannot be removed. Mr *nlm *dt

Filed Nov 26, 2002 · Lights · MD

The headlight lenses fogged up while driving, consumer was informed the entire headlight would have to be replaced. Ts

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Lights · VA

Headlight lens has developed a clouding effect, impacting the ilumination of lights.*ak

Filed Aug 25, 2001 · Lights · NC

Both headlights appeared to be etched into the outer lens or had some unknown material inside the headlight assembly. Lights were only effective for about 50 feet. Very dangerous to drive at night. Local dealer contacted chrysler and they replaced both light assemblies at no cost to me. However I have spoken with other drivers with similiar problems. Lens should have better resistance to pitting? Coating inside? Or have an assembly so you do not have to change the complete assembley. Some type of lens only to change or be harder so no damage in just 5 years and low mileage. Can not complain about my service but it seems to be an unsafe design.