While driving, the left headlamp stopped working. It started working again a few minutes later, and has continued to turn on and off for no apparent reason. High beams work ok. The same problem occurred with two different bulbs. When the ignition is off, I can turn on the headlights, but the left light has a slight delay turning on. When I turn the ignition on, the left headlight goes out. I cannot find any relays or fuses for the headlights. Two mechanics have looked at the problem, and have not been able to fix it. This seems to be a common problem on the web, but I can't find any solutions.
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan: headlights failing or too dim
17 of the 219 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 54,550
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
2003 dodge grand caravan sport, the head lights and dash will dim for a quick second. This happens when its cold out side and when the transmission is down shifting when braking. I have had the batter and alternator test and received passing results. Once the engine and tranny is warmed up there is not problem. Have done a internet search that revealed several issues with this on the 02 models but did not find anything on getting it repaired.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicles exterior lighting system failed which also decreased the visibility. While driving 65 MPH at night, the windshield wipers came on, when the contact tried to turn on the low beams. The weather was not a factor. The contact stated that when the right turn signal was activated the left turn signal came on instead. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact replaced the electrical unit himself, and found that there was oil in the electrical unit. The contact retained the electrical unit for examination. The contact also stated that the vehicle functioned properly after the electrical unit was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. The current mileage was approximately 119,000.
Headlights on 2003 dodge gr caravan will turn off (and occasionally on) while driving. The problem is intermittent, but appears more frequently in cold weather.
Night driving, head lights and dash lights just go out, come back on after several seconds.
The headlights just turn off by themselves. No warning. Extremely dangerous at night. This has occurred about 7 times. Very intermittent, but nearly ran off the road on one occasion. The car was completely black and I couldn't find the switch to toggle it back and forth. They have always come back on after turning the switch off then back on a couple of times.
Car started. Headlights switched on, but headlights did not illuminate, others lights did. Switch was not the problem. Turned car off, turned on headlights, which now worked, and started car. It was purchased new and headlight switch was replaced about two years ago due to headlights going out while driving at night.
All of my vehicle lights continuously flicker. A very noticeable change in the intensity of the headlights, marker lights, tail lights, interior lights and instrument lights occurs whenever the engine is running.
The headlights flicker off on my 2003 dodge grand caravan with 68,000 miles. This originally happened on vacation with my family of 5 in the car on a highway in tennessee. When the lights went off I reached forward to touch the switch and they came back on. 3 weeks went by without another incident. Now almost daily the lights flicker off and come back on when I touch the switch. This has not been repaired yet.
Dt*: the contact stated that the headlights on the vehicle only worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Headlights and interior lights flicker 2 1/2 year old vehicle currently has 49,00 miles headlights have always seemed to flicker. Occasionally interior lights do the same. Dealer suggests replacing several modules at significant cost. I see from the federal safety agency web site that a recall is/was to be issued for 2000-2002. Based on number of complaints in systems seems it should be extended to 2003.
More and more often headlights flicker or go off completely while driving. It is very unnerving and unsafe since sometimes I don't realize they are off even though the switch is in the on position. Sometime they come back on, other times I have to turn the switch off and on quickly. Nobody can trace the problem so far.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
17 of 219 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan (8%) 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 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
Stalling 21Airbag light 13Steering noise 9Power steering loss 7Tire blowout 6Whining noise 6ABS 5Harsh shifting 5Hesitation 5Loss of power 5
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