1998 Dodge Grand Caravan: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Brakes, Lights · NY

Strut tower corrosion-driver side-rust and metal breaking up-1998 grand caravan-purchased new-has 83,500 miles- have had belt problems several times-also windshield wipers intermit failure -rusted out power steering mech. Totally replaced-many brake jobs-and also headlight interior switch seems to fail at times. I need to make a decission to buy a new van with "hand controls" or have this van "hand controls" installed. Me thinks I need to buy a new van and be looking at another manufactor. As it seems like chrysler/dodge is not stepping up to all these failures that are seen by too many other van owners;of this 1998 model caravan. Saw on line a new repair for the strut rusting called ""fusor #112b/mopar 05083855aa. Can be used to fix this problemthe tsb #23-044-02 thru a company called lord corp. Listed under their oem bulletins and repair recommendations using fusor adhesives. Think I may use this on mine. Hope others can use this also. Thanks.

Filed Nov 26, 2005 · Lights · 43,000 miles · NY

Crazed, fogged headlight enclosures both sides; factory defect due to lack of durability.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Lights · IN

Reference defect investigation ea05009: I have experienced a similar failure on my 1998 dodge grand caravan. The low beam headlights ceased to work. A local mechanic (not dealer) traced the problem to a single broken conductor in one of the wiring harnesses, and repaired the problem. Can and will this investigation be expanded to cover earlier model years? Thank you. Incident date is approximate.

Filed Mar 31, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 59,000 miles · OR

An electrical failure caused the headlights to malfunction. They flickered on and off while engaged. Dealership was unable to correct the problem due to the defective part being on back order. This was a common failure on these vehicles. *ak

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Lights · 95,850 miles · AL

While driving at night headlights were very dim and clouded. The consumer's visibility becomes impaired . *ak *sc

Filed Oct 26, 2004 · Lights · 60,000 miles · NC

The headlight lens developed a cloudy discoloration that reduced the lights illumination. This made it difficult for the driver to see when driving at night or on a dark road. The entire headlight assembly has to be replaced to correct the problem, costing $200.00 each.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Lights · 54,000 miles · IA

The head lights on the vehicle were opaque (grey) which affected the amount of light illuminated onto the road. This problem has been addressed during other trips to the dealer. The manufacturer is aware of the problem. *jb

Filed Nov 16, 2003 · Lights · FL

Our 1998 dodge caravan and many others have plastic covers on the headlights (headlight assembly). The plastic deteriorates in the sun and salt air which causes the amount of light given off driving at night to be much reduced. Dodge dealer said buy new ones at almost $300 apiece. I say it is a manufacturing problem - cars should last longer than 5 years and the product is poor quality.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Brakes, Lights · NY

When driving and upon applying brakes they will momentarily lock up, and headlights will get very dim. Also a noise was coming from dashboard after brakes were applied. Please provide any further details.