2000 Dodge Grand Caravan: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Lights · NY

Should a vehicle owner continue to keep their older vehicles the headlamps on many vehicles have plastic faces that become etched over time making it impossible to drive the vehicle at night without putting on the high beams. Hence night driving has become hazardous for these vehicles and to others. The kits to clean them do not work. The entire headlamp on the vehicles need to be replaced to correct this problem and that costs hundreds of dollars. It is not so simple as to just replace a plastic cover. The vehicle manufacturers should replace them free of charge. Plastic doesn't remain clear and visible specifically in the northeast where salt and sand are applied to the roads for winter driving. Highway driving is havec on plastic also. Are the stats up for night driving accidents???

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Lights · 48,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that condensation was building up in the headlights, causing difficulty in seeing the roadway when driving at night. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that there was nothing they could do to repair the failure. The contact stated the condensation on the headlights would not allow the vehicle to pass the state safety inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 12/16/11*lj the consumer stated the head lights looked as though they were sandblasted. Updated 01/19/12

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Lights · 46,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the headlights were not clear and looked like the had been sand blasted. The contact stated it affects his vision while driving. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer when and was concerned that the failure was not a recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Lights · 100,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. While driving at various speeds. The lens covers on the headlights fog up and looks like theere is condensation in the headlights. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they will take note of it and call her back. They also recommended that she have them compounded. The headlights have been replaced with new ones . The failure mileage was 100000 and current mileage was 205000.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Lights · 99,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the headlights normally failed one at a time. The headlight's front control module was replaced in 2006. In december of 2008, the headlights failed while driving 65 MPH. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the multifunction switch was the cause of the failure. The multifunction switch was replaced and corrected the issue temporarily. The failure mileage was 99,000 and current mileage was 180,000.

Filed May 9, 2007 · Visibility · 79,780 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the windshield wipers have failed intermittently for three months. Visibility is impaired during rainy conditions. The contact stated that the headlights have failed since the vehicle was purchased. He stated that the plastic lens is frosting and turning yellow from oxidizing, causing poor illumination at night. The current mileage is 81,000 and failure mileage was 79,780.

Filed Feb 15, 2006 · Lights · 95,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated the headlight covers are oxidizing causing only 40 percent of the normal light out. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 10/4/2006 - the manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance.

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Lights · 125,000 miles · NC

The lens cover for the vehicle headlights are discoloring. This condition has caused poor visibility when driving at night and even when using the high beam lights. The dealer was notified and informed consumer that the part was not covered under a manufacturers recall. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Electrical · NC

I have taken vehicle to the dealer 7 times to fix electrical issues. When headlights are on dash functions crash, locks don't work, wipers don't work, check engine light on. Dealer has replaced fuses, re-wired, replaced body control module. Dealer is unable to resolve problem. Now dealer advises that in order to fix the problem, it will require 3 electrical harnesses, costing $3000!