1999 Dodge Caravan: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Lights, Seats · GA

My suspension bottoms out on me no matter where I am at. My front seats will not move back and forth at due to the handle mechanism breaking. My headlight assemblies do not put out the right beam of light the it needs to be able to see properly at night. I need your help in this matter please.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 220,000 miles · CA

Our belts sips off during wet weather"five times we replaced the "s" belt and the tensioners,waterpump,overheating our 2nd yr of owership.now the 3rd yr of transmissions leaking,the ABS light came on while driving at 35mph w/children in car ,starting to brake causing to slow way down in traffic and made a chime sound,the horn went off and it got hot fast causing the car to shut down. Thank god there was room to get over. All the lights were flickering all over the dashboard. The car just leaks everywhere,water,oil,trans. Something needs to be done about these cars. I cant even get mine smog because I have to keep unplugging my battery because now we have a short in the electrical system somewhere. I brought a lemon.....oh yeah! I called the dealer, they cant replace the cruise control unless the ABS light stays on. I hope I don't die cause the airbags wont work because I have a electrical shortage. 2 batteries were replaced,alternator too. The clockspring wont work for my car only the cruise control so said the dealer. I would feel bad selling this car to a family ,cause what if they were killed. I couldn't deal with that. The day that happened was on my daughter 16th birthday. I had to stop everywhere all day to put water in the radiator just to keep it cool enough not to ruin her day. I hate hot days,I fear the rainy days, I cant see at night cause my headlights on the left side burned out and the covers has a glass over them.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. On april 24, 2008, while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine light on the instrument control panel illuminated, and the temperature of the vehicle increased. The contact pulled over to allow the vehicle to cool. He restarted the vehicle and drove home. The dealer instructed him to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not in driving condition and no longer covered under warranty. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was 91,000 and current mileage was 91,929. Updated 07/07/08.*lj the fan relay switch was replaced twice. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. The headlight had condensation on theinside. Updated

Filed Nov 6, 2005 · Lights · NH

My 1999 dodge caravan has plastic headlights covers. The left side is so bad it has reduced the out put by half. I had a accident that caused the right plastic on to be replaced. So I believe any one who has not replaced these expensive covers has lost there out put of these & not know it because they can not compare it against a good one.

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Lights · 70,000 miles · FL

Plastic cover on headlights deteriorated. This affected the light bulb. The driver has difficulty seeing the road at night.*ak

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Lights · 50,000 miles · FL

The headlights lens developed a cloudy discoloration which reduced the headlights illumination. This resulted in poor visibility. The dealership replaced the entire headlight assembly to correct the problem. The parts were $260.00 per headlight. *ak the reports stated that this was a common problem in all caravans. *sc

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Lights · 20,000 miles · LA

The plastic headlight lens developed an opaque color that reduced the lights illumination. To correct this problem the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced.*ak

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Lights · 10,000 miles · TX

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the headlights. The headlight switch was replaced. It happened a second time and the switch was replaced again. The headlights went out again for the third time. This time the repair will not be free because the vehicle is out of warranty. The headlights went out again. Dealership will not do anymore than replace a switch. After 4 failures, the lights are still operating intermittently. *ph dodge approved a new switch at no cost and had been made available about three years ago but a local dealer installed an old switch in 2000, 2001, and 2002. *scc

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Seal around windshield is leaking, causing electrical shorts in vehicle. Dealer cannot remedy the problem.*ak the water drops onto the computer control and causes all instruments to work irradically on the dash board. Consumer feels the main controls should be shielded from windshield leaks. Also, the headlights and tail lights went out.

Filed Aug 28, 2001 · Lights · OR

The vehicles head lights shut off completely when the high beams are engaged.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Lights, Visibility · IN

Driver's side window would not go down. It was intermittent. Interior lights would come on, and then they would not come on. Also, while driving in rain rear view mirror would not adjust. Consumer was concerned that headlights might go out while on highway. Please provide any further information.

Filed Dec 23, 1999 · Lights · MA

Headlights, as designed and as checked for alignment by the dealer, are aimed too low and do not cover enough area in front of vehicle for safe operation. Driver has to use high beams in local driving, with constant need to dim for oncoming traffic, where other cars can use only low beams. In country, at highway speeds, even high beams do not illuminate far enough.