Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge durango. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 241,000.
1998 Dodge Durango: headlights failing or too dim
10 of the 965 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Light switch, when switching from high beam to low beam this results in no lights at all. Drove off the side of the road into a field.
I own a 1998 dodge durango. The headlight switch has been replaced previously for failure to operate properly, ie: the headlights would not turn on. Subsequently, the replacement switch failed to operate properly however with slight inward pressure on the switch, the lights would come on. I have recently been informed that the switch will not pass state safety inspection in its current condition. I think there is a design flaw or manufacturing defect in this switch because of recurring failures, and since it has become a safety issue by decree of the state, I feel it should be examined nationwide for recall consideration.
When traveling on hwy 70 chico ca. To quincy ca when switching head lights from high beam to low beam lights went off.
When going from high-beam to low-beam, all headlights went out. Could not see anything.defective switch.
Low beams go out when high beams are activated. This created zero visibility while driving on a dark rural road. I notified the dealer, and was told that nothing could be done.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the headlights will flicker causing a distraction to the consumer view during nighttime. Dealer notified. Ts
Headlight switch fails to make headlights turn on.
When turning on headlights in or outside of vehicle headlights will turn off or dim until consumer plays with knob, and headlights get back to normal.
Low beams would go out whenever high beams were activated. This affected visibility while driving in a dark area/road. Dealer notified, and informed that nothing could be done.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Durango headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
10 of 965 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Durango
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