Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shutoff and stalled without warning. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the front headlights became inoperable and the instrument cluster malfunctioned. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer lithia chrysler located at 1421 n.e. 6th st grants pass, or 97526-1253, was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 39,000. ## VIN passed ## dodge 1999 town and country ##
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan: headlights failing or too dim
11 of the 430 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Clockspring on my 99 grand caravan se has my airbag light on. My gauges went out while driving down hwy going 65mph and came right back on and my head lights flicker and its like it just comes and goes.
1999 dodge grand caravan headlights turn on at off randomly. No one seems to know the fix, or the cause.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge grand caravan. Ever since the vehicle was purchased new in 1999, the contact noticed that the headlamps were dim. When she took the vehicle to the dealer, they laughed at her. The failure progressively worsened. She had the bulbs replaced and recently had the headlamps polished; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and is the contact's problem. The failure mileage was 230,000 and current mileage was 280,000. Updated 09/10/08. *lj the tailgate was replaced 3 times. The sliding doors would not open. The consumer stated the headlights have crystallized to the point it creates shadows on the road. Updated 09/012/08.
Headlight lenses have become clouded and make it hard to see at night on unlighted roads.
The planetary set from the automatic transmission was discovered broken by the dealer after the vehicle would not start. *ak headlights were to dim on the vehicle.
A white foggy substance would accumulate inside the front headlight lens. The consumer was unable to see the road.
Headlights have become cloudy and light transmission has diminished greatly. Light is very dim due to the cloudiness. If this continues will be unable to drive at night. This was brought to the attention of dodge service manager who said there was nothing he could do about it.
While driving at night headlight lenses were cloudy. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Headlights produced a cloudy film, as a result the headlights were dimmer than normal. *ak
The head lights do not provide enough illumination, the consumer has upgraded 3 bulds to the brightest lights possible but the still have very little illumination, the consumer refused to drive the vehicle at night due to poor visibility. Nlm
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?
11 of 430 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan (3%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
Airbag light 45Adaptive cruise 41Power steering loss 16Transmission failure 16Brake failure 15Loss of power 12Wipers 11ABS 10Fire or smoke 10Grinding brakes 9Won't shift 9Overheating 7Stalling 7No deployment 6Check engine light 6Knocking 6Jerking 6Seat belt 6Won't start 6Ball joint 5
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