1999 Chrysler Town and Country: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler town and country. On occasion, the vehicle would not start. Also, while driving, the headlights would suddenly shut off. For each failure, the contact indicated that banging on the dashboard would resolve the issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions and the battery, starter, and computer were replaced; however, the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2014 · Engine · GA

I was driving down the road down the road on 11/16/14 and the serpentine belt cam off going down the road and the head lights went dim and the engine was going to over heat and the steering wheel was very hard to turn so I had to pull over and put the belt back on and every time I go down the road and the serpentine belt gets wet it come off and I have to fix it every time I hit a little water puddle it come off and I put all new parts and I looked online to see if any one had the same problem like I have and I seen more then 9,000 complaints and im tired of the problem it came off 10 times this year and the dealer said that is missed align even the mechanics said it is a common problem. So if any one can do some thing about it please do some thing before some one gets very bad hurt.

Filed Dec 29, 2006 · Lights · 5,000 miles · NC

Tl* - the contact stated that the headlight lens started to fog up after 8 months of driving his 1999 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that this limited his visilbilty while drivining at night.

Filed Nov 13, 2005 · Lights · VA

The headlight lens of the chrysler town & country van becomes clouded after about two years. This reduces the amount of light that is cast on to the roadway at night and greatly reducing the driver's ability to see the road ahead. This is an extremely dangerous condition and can only be remedied by replacement of headlight assembly unit. At a cost of $400+.

Filed Sep 14, 2005 · Lights · FL

The left headlight lens has grown dull (the same thing happened to my 1996 dodge minivan) and therefore doesn't work as well as it should. They know there is a problem as they offered to shine it up for 50.00.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Lights · 60,210 miles · PA

Driver's side headlights produced moisture inside the lens. As a result, headlights dimmed and impaired the driver's vision at night. *ak

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Lights · FL

The plastic lens cover failed on the driver 's side and passenger side headlights. This caused poor visibility for the driver. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. Consumer paid for parts and labor.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Lights · 58,000 miles · CA

The plastic headlight lenses are foggy, causing the headlights to look dim. This results in poor visibility at night. *ak the consumer requested that chrysler replace the headlights.

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Lights · NE

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the head light bulbs on the passenger side. Dealer was contacted and have stated that there is no recalls and that there is nothing they can do. Ts