The headlights on my 1998 chrysler, town & country are frosted over due to exposure to the elements and are becoming more opaque with time. The headlight quality and quantity is diminishing and making it difficult to see while driving at night. This is a cause for concern for night driving safety. The headlights are an assembly and not made up of replaceable components. Each headlight assembly costs near $300.00 I feel this is a design and manufacturers defect that should be addressed by the auto manufacturer with a free replacement.
1998 Chrysler Town and Country lights problems
12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights9
- Headlights: concealment devices1
At what mileage
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Chrysler Town and Country lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country lights
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the plastic headlamp covering the headlights were difficult to see through and required the use hi-beams for proper vision at night. Updated 7/18/2006 -
I have 1998 chrysler town & country lxi which I bought brand new in february 1998. The problem I have is that the lenses covering both headlights are faded and hazy from age and/or elements and I have significant reduction of nightime vision because the road and surroundings are not illuminated well. I would not consider this normal wear and tear and would like to manufacturer to replace them (talked to the dealer last week and was told that they cost about $150 per. Napa told me today they were $239 perform them.) both need to be replaced. Would appreciate any help.
Chrysler town country headlight cover dull and cloudy causing very poor visibility.
Headlight lenses fogged to the point that they won't pass inspection. Visibility is very limited. Replacement cost is outrageous since the headlight itself works and only the lens is bad. Cannot just replace the lens. Complete ripoff by chrysler to the tune of over $400.00 per headlight.
Headlights have progressively been getting more etched or fogged, considerably reducing visibility. High beam light intensity is less than my other cars' low beam intensity. This is a safety hazard because of reduced visibility at night. It appears the durability of the plastic surface is not sufficient to withstand routine exposure to weather. No accident to date.
When turning the steering wheel the driver heard a rattling noise. The horn stopped operating and the interior lighting remained on. *ak the vehicle had an air bag failure which also caused the cruise control to stop functioning.
Consumer states the head lights is foging up causing low visability. Please provide any additional information.
Consumer states the head lights is foging up causing low visability. Please provide any additional information. Ph
Consumer states the head lights is foging up causing low visability. Please provide any additional information. Ph
Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country lights
Does the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country have lights problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chrysler Town and Country lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have the most lights problems?
The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most lights complaints are 2005 (117 complaints), 2010 (78 complaints) and 2006 (76 complaints).
Other 1998 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Engine 70Electrical 62Airbags 45Steering 30Transmission 30Brakes 25Suspension 18Fuel system 17Acceleration 12Seats 9Visibility 9Body 7Seat belts 7Tires 6Driver assistance 3Wheels 3Locks 2
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