The headlights of this car are so fogged over (milky) that I can not drive this car at night. In the event that I do drive at night I must use my high beams, but it is still very difficult to see.
1997 Dodge Avenger: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 83 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Avenger describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Headlights lens developed a cloudy discoloration that reduced the light illumination. The lens could not be cleaned or replaced because it was a sealed unit. The entire headlight assembly had to be replaced, which was very costly.
When I bought this vehicle it had 53,925 miles. I noticed that the headlights had some type of haze (or moisture) inside of them. I went to the local dodge dealer and asked about the problem. They said the lights are a sealed unit and that if I would like to purchase new ones they would be $325 each. The problem with the headlights is not so much that they are an eye sore, but that they are a safety hazard. The moisture on my headlights never goes away. Therefore, affecting the brilliance of the light emitting from the bulb. I have to drive with high-beams on to be able to see the road. This is not a problem with only my vehicle. I see moisture inside of about 80 percent of the avengers I pass on the road. The coverage over the headlight lenses just gets worse as time goes by. The light emitting from the headlights becomes dimmer and dimmer. With regular beams at night, it is almost impossible to see everything a driver is supposed to. These headlights are a big problem with this car. They are a safety hazard that should be taken care of. Paying $750 to fix a manufacturers' safety defect is not reasonable. Please look into this. Mr
The housings for the headlights are supposed to be sealed. Moisture has formed inside of the units and limits the effectiveness of the lights, creating an unsafe driving situation at night. The only way to fix the problem,the units cannot be oppened for cleaning, is to buy new units for $300 each. This is unreasonable and irresponsible design and manufacturing.
Headlight switch and wiring have melted down to the plastic. Please provide additional information.
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Questions about the 1997 Dodge Avenger headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Avenger?
5 of 83 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Avenger (6%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
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There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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