Dt*: the contact stated the headlights on the vehicle have a film over them which make it hard to see at night. The dealer was alerted. Updated 05/22/06.
1998 Dodge Caravan lights complaints
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The lenses on the headlights of my dodge caravan (1998) have become almost frosted during the past 3 or 4 years, which causes inadequate lighting of roads and increased glare. The dealer told me that both entire headlights would have to be replaced for a cost of $500-600 plus labor. He said that some caravans have this happen and others don't. I feel that this is a safety factor and should be treated as a recall.
A thick film is covering the headlight lens. As a result, the lights are very dim at night. *ak...
This vehicle has multiply problems. Consumer noticed that the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. When pressing the horn it failed to come on its own. Also, smoke was coming from the steering column. The smoke extinguished itself out. No injuries reported. Hazard lights failed to come on. Drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the horn assembly and air bags were separated problems, and the steering column was okay. No determination on the hazard lights was made. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved.
The headlight lenses has produced a thick haze on them. As a result the light were becoming very dim and the consumer had to drive with the high beams on. Please provide additional information.
Plastic headlight covers are cloudy and cannot be cleaned. Nighttime driving is hazardous.
Consumer received recall 02v293000 concerning air bag clock spring failure. Air bag light and the left signal light illuminated while in motion, also, horn was inoperative and the left turn signal gave off an consent alarm sound when engaged.
While driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle's head lights became dim and provided poor visibility. The dealership has been notified. *nm the head light lenses were also fogged.
Headlights are foggy. Each time it rains it becomes more difficult to see at night time driving.
The plastic headlight lenses contained glazed, which caused poor illumination and resulted in poor visibility. *ak almost all of these models had the same problem. *scc
The consumer stated the lenses that covered the headlights were cloudy which resulted in reduced visibility. *ak *cb *nolan
Headlight high beam walnut work at all when the vehicle is turned on.
The vehicles headlight covers had a thick film over them which impairs visibility.
1998 dodge caravan: (1.)twice in the past two years "flex plate" between the engine and transmission has failed breaking in the center imitating the sound of a failing main bearing. Under 100,000 miles. (2.) transmission failed 100,000 mi., (3.)wiring harness caught fire while engine running - destroyed harness. (sparks shooting out from beneath vehicle - fire extinguished before major damage @ 110,000 miles. ,000 mi. ( 4.) headlight lens plastic turned milky and inhibits proper light projection - difficult to see well at night even when lights are on bright.
The head lights flickered on and off.*jb
Air bag sensor light came on and stayed on, causing horn and flashers not to work.
Rear door indicator light was staying on during traveling, causing overhead light to stay on . *ak the problem has to do possily with the latch. Just have to keep reslamming the door down to turn off the lights.
Some part of the turn signal mechanism broke inside the steering column. Evidently, a broken piece moved into such a position as to jam the steering shaft. This occurred during a left turn at a controlled intersection from a stop. The steering jammed in a left turn position giving the feeling to the driver (my wife) that steering control had been lost. Giving the steering wheel significantly greater effort broke free the jam condition allowing us to proceed to the dealer for repair. The service writer's comment was to the effect that this was not unusual. My attitude is that it should never happen because if the driver panics, or the jam can't be broken, a serious accident can happen. I haven't heard of a repair campaign on this type of failure. Other than that instance, this van is fine in every respect. Thanks for your service.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions due to a malfunction in the windshield wiper motor, and the multi- function switch.
Headlights are not bright enough on low beams. This caueses poor visibility while driving at night. Dealer notified and made some adjustment, but consumer still feels helights still not bright. Dealer informed that it was set to proper specifications, and nothing else could be done.
Rear right tail light caught fire.
Turn signal switch failed.
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