2000 Chrysler Town and Country: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Steering · 91,308 miles · IL

After getting caught in an early evening's thunderstorm, I attempted a regular, right turn off us 34 toward our subdivision. Our 2000 chrysler mini van lost power steering during the turn. I was unable to keep completely with in my lane. Thankfully, no one was in the opposing traffic lane. After regaining my composure, I deciding it was ok to "limp" home with the van, through the subdivision. I noticed a lot of the dash lights were triggered, which indicated to me that the alternator was no longer working for the final couple of blocks. This affected the brightness of the headlights and slowed the wiper speed. This also affected the air conditioner and that prevented the defogger from working properly. Once at home, I found that the serpentine belt had come off. In another moment of time, the belt's coming off might have easily have resulted in more disaster. Consulting the auto repair place, (which had replaced the same belt in june), I had the van towed in, where a new belt was installed. Nothing else was found amiss in the system. It was suggested that perhaps the rain or a particular puddle had the effect of causing the wet belt to slip off during the turn. And it was mentioned that they had seen similar "wet belt" issues from my van's manufacturer. Now I'm afraid to drive in the rain with the van for fear of it happening again with worse consequences.

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Lights · 82,000 miles · NC

Tl* - the contact has a 2000 chrysler town and country and stated that the plastic headlight cover turned gray and cloudy. This interfered with the amount of illumination it displayed. The dealership stated that they have had numerous complaints regarding the same problem, but unfortunately they could not cover the repair cost until the manufacturer set up a recall. *ak updated 1/26/2007 -

Filed Oct 4, 2006 · Lights · 86,200 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic headlight cover turned a gray color. This interfered with the amount of illumination. The dealership determined the covers needed to be replaced. Updated 10/20/06.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Lights · 45,000 miles · CA

The headlights on our 2000 chrysler town & country awd van have faded to an unsafe dim level of light. We took the vehicle to the dealer and were told it wasn't under warranty. They wanted over $1000 to put all new headlight assemblies. We tried new bulbs on our own, but it didn't fix the problem. This vehicle is an expensive, top-of-the-line model and much too new to have something as important as headlights fail. We still feel they have dimmed and are not safe. This is the first complaint we have made. Vin: [xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Lights · 12,000 miles · FL

Headlights would come on and go off intermittently while driving at night. Vehicle had been to the dealer, who informed the consumer that they could not find any thing wrong.

Filed Apr 4, 2001 · Lights · NM

There is no independent adjustment for aero lights/ halogen lamps. When high beam is activated, they all come on, and should be pointed slightly below the horizon. *ak