1996 Dodge Caravan: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Electrical · 192,400 miles · MS · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact attempted to drive her vehicle and noticed that there was a fire near the headlight switch. The fire was extinguished by the contact. There were no injuries and the fire department was not called. The vehicle was able to be driven back to the contact's residence. The vehicle has not been to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 192,400.

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Lights · 98,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the head lights retained water and caused them to appear foggy. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing new head lights. The current mileage was 175,000, and failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2006 · Lights · 160,000 miles · MD

The plastic headlight cover has turned opaque and has reduced the output of the headlights by approximately 50%. Due to the reduction of headlight output I have stopped driving the car at night due the low output. I have tried to use auto cleansers but the have not been effective..I think the headlight plastic lenses should be replaced.

Filed Dec 24, 2004 · Lights · 85,055 miles · LA

The headlights produce a thick film. As a result, the headlights do not shine through completely. *ak

Filed Jul 5, 2004 · Lights · VA

Headlights are clouded over. It is extremely hard to see at night, even when the high beams are on. Very dangerous to drive at night.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Lights · 80,110 miles · VA

The headlights lens developed a discoloration that reduced the lights illumination. This caused the vehicle not to pass state inspection. The state inspector charged consumer $155.00 to clean the lens. The cause of the discoloration was due to the type of plastic material being used.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Lights · 17,000 miles · MA

While driving during night hours, intermittently the headlights would fail. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Lights · 90,000 miles · MD

Consumer stated when driving at night it was very difficult to see the road. *ak the service writer informed the consumer that the plastic on the outside of the headlight was clouded due to the heat of the head lamps.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Fuel system, Lights · 125,000 miles · AL

No accidents yet. Headlights have foggy coating on them, which we have low light visibility at night. Also, when filling up tank with gas it runs out when completely full.

Filed Jun 21, 2003 · Lights · FL

Plastic headlight covers on 1996 dodge caravan have deteriorated leaving a hazy covering. Illumination of the road by the headlights at night is not sufficient for driving.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Lights · NC

The headlights on our 1996 caravan are the type with a clear plastic or glass cover over the bulbs. Over time, the clear covering has become very cloudy to the point that the headlights do not illuminate well enough to safely see at night. The lights are not damaged, the lenses are just not at all clear anymore. I thought the problem might be the headlight adjustment but our local dodge dealer tells us the problem is with the cloudy lens. They say the only repair option is to replace the light assemblies. Our vehicle warranty is long since expired but I do not see this issue as one of warranty but rather safety. Any reasonable person should be able to expect the headlights on a vehicle to illuminate a safe path as long as the vehicle is continued in service. I've contacted chrysler corporation and they say it is out of warranty and disagree with my safety complaint.

Filed Jan 2, 2003 · Electrical · MI

Consumer states that the vehicle horn does not work. Also the airbag light stays on while vehicle is running. Consumer states that the vehicle only has high beam lights that work in vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts