There is no incident, however I would like to report a manufacturer problem. Many manufacturers put vehicles on the market with front headlights that are too bright and not aimed properly. See [XXX] There are regulations for the lumens of headlights and system of reflectors, but I assume manufacturers are not be watched for violations. Where I live, in Sarasota, FL, I am blinded by all the vehicle lights at night because lights appear to be on bright when they aren't. Something is very wrong. I don't think everyone is having aftermarket LED lights installed. I think they are coming from the manufacturers that way. Can you help? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Dodge Caravan headlights problems
318 of the 10,018 owner complaints about the Dodge Caravan describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 318
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $700
- typical mileage
- 80,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Wipers 24Stalling 12Door locks 12Warning lights 5ABS 5Loss of power 4Fuel gauge 4Won't start 3
What owners say
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the headlights appeared hazy and clogged. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight failed to illuminate and provide proper illumination while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Passenger side air bag exploded. Luckily no injury. Vehicle was not moving. I didn't even know it could do that! I'd like this fixed. Also, two leaks in engine. Oil leak/transmission leak. Is this normal? Leaks are ongoing. Another thing: noticing headlights getting slightly dimmer, then brighter, at night as if some sort of electrical problem? This happens during driving and not driving.
Headlights turning off during any driving ,stationary,city highway night day rain cold warm all the above antime any condition.flickering sometimes staying off most of the time need to hold passing flash brights on to still atleast have light sometimes dosent work all the time. Months now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions the rear tail lamps, headlamps, and instrument panel lights became inoperable. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights became dim, the indicator lights and headlamps failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an unknown mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering column and attached electrical switches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither a local dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or informed of the failures. The failure mileage was 46,000.
When the key is out of the ignition,and the headlight switch is off, the parking lights come on and go off intermittently.sometimes I wake up to a dead battery.
Headlights go out unexpectedly, it has happened while driving and while standing still. Fog lights and running lights work but headlights do not. If they are working and you turn on the brights they go out and they go on and off by themselves.
While driving at night on a back road the headlights suddenly shut off ever thing else was fine luckly I had my fog lights on because it was a dark road . I could not get the high or low beams to work so drove home with just the fog lights .
Head lights dull & cracked. Front passanger seat catching not retracting. Rear window wiper just stops any posistion
My headlights are flickering I see many car complaints about the tipm relay and want it fixed under the recall I could have had a car accident this issue should have been fixed
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.
- Risk
- Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
Recall number 18V098000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "drl" as requirement of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
- Remedy
- All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "drl" letters.
Recall number 99V116000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit
- What is wrong
- Incorrect turn signal flasher inhibits indication of signal lamp outage.
- Risk
- Inoperative turn signal lamps would not inform driverthat a lamp was out, or warn other drivers of intent to turn, creating a riskof accident; vehicle does not comply with fmvss 108.
- Remedy
- Replace turn signal flasher with proper flasher.
Recall number 91V041000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Caravan headlights
Which Dodge Caravan years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (78 complaints), 2001 (29 complaints) and 1998 (26 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the Dodge Caravan?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 16 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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