1999 Dodge Durango: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 180,000 miles · NV

My steering is bad I have little control over vehicle at high speeds I think it's in the wheel itself or maybe airbags?. Replaced brake parts front and back and still problems with trying to stop but skid .hub replaced and its better. Head lights do not work properly

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · GA

When I turn on my headlights the instrument cluster, panel, lights go out the turn signal arrows light up. At night this is very dangerous as you can not see how fast you are going and also if any of the warning lights were to come on you would not know because you can't see them as they do not light up. This is also a problem during the day because of the instrument lights are out. When I crank car the chimes do not always sound. I am getting shocked when I stop turn off car and get out and touch the door to close it.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Lights · 193,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While parked, the contact activated the headlights however, the flashers began to illuminate. The low and high beam headlights failed to function at any given time. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the headlights. The VIN was not included in the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 27, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving at night between 45-50 MPH the headlights failed without warning. He activated the high beam headlights and continued operation. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 01/15/10.*lj the consumer stated the headlights would not work unless he moved the tilt steering when first starting the vehicle. The dealer found a wire burnt at the multi-function switch connector. Updated 01/19/10

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Lights · 77,413 miles · MA

Was driving after dark last night and my headlights just stopped working (both of them) almost caused another car to hit me, because they could not see me. I pulled over and proceeded to check the fuses, etc and they were all fine and the high beams and parking lights worked, just not the headlights. Took the car to the place I bought it from and after 2 hours his mechanics figured out that it was the relay switch that had blown and had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · SC

I purchased a 99 dodge durango in august of 2003 with 59,000 miles on it. The vehicle was said to have been through a thorough inspection and nothing was wrong with it. A month after owning it, I took it in because the speed sensor stopped working along with the headlight switch. While checking these things out, the dealership said the the ball joints and bushings were also in need of replacing. How can a vehicle that was fine need $1200 in repairs after one month?

Filed Feb 13, 2004 · Body, Lights · 92,089 miles · MN

While driving our durango at night and switching the lights from bright to dim I have had the headlights go out. The last time the headlights went out, I had used my brights while taking country roads, but when I got on the major highway, I-35 my headlights went out completely. I was unable to pull off the side of the road and it was very frightening. I have had this happen when I went from bright to dim once before and I thought it was a fluke, this last time was scary. I had both children in the vehicle on the night of january 30, 2004. This is definately a hazard and could certainly cause an accident. My husband works 35 miles from home and while getting onto another major highway he had the front bearing freeze and the cv joint break. He was only getting onto the on ramp when this happened, thank god he was not on the freeway going 60 MPH when it snapped. I had driven this vehicle just 1 week prior to this happening and had absolutely no warning that this might occur. It is my understanding that we should have heard some noise. The whole underside of the durango was covered in grease from the bearing. This to me means that it had been maintained and this was a faulty piece of metal. While we had it in the shop for repair we were told we need to replace the whole front end suspension. This vehicle is not that old and we need to have it rewired and the front end re-done. I would rather put my money into a different vehicle but feel we would be putting lives at risk if we sold this durango to anyone. I think that dodge needs to take a look at their parts, because everything I have mentioned could be life threatening. If a wheel snaps while going 10 mh a poerson can handle the vehicle, if it snaps at 60 MPH somebody is going to be hurt. The light issue is huge! You have to have lights, not only are you endangering yourself but everyone else on the road with you. I think it is time dodge was held responsible and forced to fix these obviously faulty parts.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Lights, Steering · 55,756 miles · NJ

When the brakes were applied, the front end pulled excessively to the right or left. Also, when making turns, consumer heard a loud "grinding" coming from the front end. Dealer diagnosed that the entire front end needed to be replaced due to ball joint failure. *ak the whining noise was heard when going around curves. The marker lights had become inoperative when pulling out of "int" switch and the head lamp switch was replaced, and upon acceleration, there was a pinging noise in the passing gear. *scc. The tie rods were also replaced.

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Lights · MI

While driving the vehicle and turn the light signal, right or left lights will work intermittenly. As well head lamp wont work properly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Lights · IL

When driving with regular headlights on, when switching to high beams, and back to low beams all lights go out. Consumer has to go back to high beams, then to low in order for lights to come back on. Consumer feels this is very dangerous.*ak consumer states that the dealer replaced multifunction switch.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Lights · WV

Headlights will not work. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 28, 2001 · Lights · VA

When driving with low-beams (headlights on), I switch to hi-beam. The lights went off!! I tapped the brake pedal and the lights (hi-beams) came on. This happens about once out of every ten times I hit the high beams. Very dangerous. I will be taking to the dealership in fredericksburg (safford dodge) within a week or so to have repaired.