1998 Dodge Caravan lights problems

32 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,700.

owner complaints: 32
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 89,700
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights
16
Headlights: concealment devices
5
Turn signal: switch
2
Turn signal
2
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
2
Turn signal: flasher unit
1
Tail lights
1
Hazard flashing warning lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Caravan lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Caravan lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 26

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 13, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · WV

Airbag light on no turn signals and no reverse lights due to failed airbag clockspring

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Lights · 130,000 miles · 00

The amount of light that our headlights emit is very low and creates significant difficulty with visibility at night.

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Lights · 105,000 miles · OH

Lens on headlights fog up with textured surface on outside. Unable to get light through.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Lights · AR

Tl*- the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. She noticed the headlights were dim due to the plastic covering of the headlights turned yellow. She stated that even with the high beams on it is hard for her to see. The current mileage was 150,000. The contact did not want to estimate failure mileage.

Filed Apr 3, 2007 · Lights · 86,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the headlight covers were tarnished and decreased visibility while driving at night. The dealer informed the contact to purchase a new headlight assembly. The current mileage was 96,000, and failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Lights · IA

Material on headlamps of 1998 dodge caravan is fogging over and is obstructing the headlights. Condition has been getting progressivly worse over time.

Filed Mar 9, 2007 · Lights · 100,000 miles · GA

Material headlamps are made of is yellowing/dull to the point that it interferes with your vision at night. We have tried to clean and bluff them. Then we were told to try wet sanding and cleaning them. This helped somewhat for awhile. Replacement for both headlamps cost over $700 to replace. The vehicle runs okay and would like to keep it for awhile longer, but night driving in it is really becoming a problem. I have spoken to several people with vehicles in that age model that are experiencing the same problems.

Filed Jan 6, 2007 · Lights · VA

Headlamps on 1998 dodge caravan have clouded over so much that it makes it difficult to see while driving at night. Received two estimates on replacement of headlamps. Both were between 600 & 700 dollars. Informed by both mechanics that replacement lamps would more than likely do the same thing after a number of years because there has been no recall on part in question for that year vehicle.

Filed Oct 26, 2006 · Lights · NC

Headlights are clouded over, lights are dim, can't see well at dark. Potential for an accident.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Lights · 125,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated the headlight lenses were clouded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.

Questions about the 1998 Dodge Caravan lights

Does the 1998 Dodge Caravan have lights problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Dodge Caravan, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Caravan lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,700 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Caravan lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Caravan have the most lights problems?

The Dodge Caravan model years with the most lights complaints are 2005 (90 complaints), 1996 (45 complaints) and 1998 (32 complaints).