1993 Dodge Intrepid: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Lights · 40,000 miles · FL

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the front headlights. Once the headlight lenses begin to oxidize, visibility becomes very difficult when driving at night. There is a yellow tint that develops during the period of oxidation. *ak *bf

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Lights · 65,000 miles · AL

Vehicle is experiencing difficulty with the headlights. While driving at night the vision is poor due to the oxidation of the front headlamp lenses. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. However, consumer was told that there was nothing they could do.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Lights · 100,000 miles · PA

Headlights lenses become dark resulting in poor nightime visibility, both with high beams and low beams activated. The condition leads to driver fatigue. The headlights need to be replaced at the cost of approximately $120 per light.

Filed Dec 18, 2002 · Airbags · 112,200 miles · OH · crash

I was involved in an automobile accident while driving a 1993 dodge intrepid. Several vehicles ahead of me stopped quickly and I was unable to come to a complete stop before hitting the vehicle in front of me, a small ford pickup truck. I estimate I was going about 15 to 20 m.p.h. At impact. The impact of the crash caused a minimum of $3500 to $4000 in damage to my intrepid and exceeded its current value. The front end of the intrepid was extensively damaged: the hood was severely crumpled back, the radiator was bent back at an angle and pushed back into the engine, both headlights were destroyed, and both front quarter panels were damaged. In addition, there was a variety of additional mechanical damage to the components of the engine compartment. My complaint is this: neither the driver's side airbag nor the passenger's side airbag deployed! The policemen who responded to the accident were both amazed. Fortunately, I was wearing my seat/shoulder belt and was not visibly injured. However, I wonder if I would have sustained visible injury, possible severe, if the accident had been worse and the airbags had still not deployed. Have I been driving this vehicle since april 30, 1994 without airbag protection, when all that time I thought I was protected? It's a scary thought! The police accident report is filed under case number 02-21834 of the jackson township police department, 5570 fulton road nw canton, ohio 44718 (330) 497-7440 the insurance claim is being handled by: erie insurance group 4690 munson street n.w. Canton, ohio 44718 (330) 433-1925 (800) 362-6541 this vehicle was purchased (used) on may 2, 1994. It had 24,972 miles on it when I purchased it. The original in-service date was feb. 16, 1993. It was originally titled to: kars daily rental 1501 cleveland ave. Nw canton, ohio 44703

Filed Jan 21, 2001 · Lights, Seats · OH

Headlamp lenses turned yellow are now not able to see clearly at night a spring at the base of the front passenger seat broke in half for no apparent reason unable to adjust seat forward or back air cond. Not working

Filed Mar 23, 2000 · Lights · FL

Headlight covers are made of plastic. The plastic was worn out, and began to change shape. As a result, light was not reflecting as it should at night time. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Lights · FL

Headlamps plastic covering would fog up on the inside, causing the headlights to have less light showing, even with hi beams on. Have been to dealer & mechanic informed owner vehicle was out of warranty & it was up to owner to repair headlights.

Filed Nov 20, 1998 · Lights · OH

Headlights do not clearly define the road ahead. When making right turns at night lights do not illuminate the area being turned into. Rarely drive at night due to the poor illumination provided by the headlights. When lower beams are on cannot see far ahead. When upper beams are on cannot clearly see near ahead. Both beams are not on at the same time.

Filed Jun 17, 1998 · Lights · VA

Consumer stated that the plastic switch protecting the head light switch, had fallen off, and sometimes it's impossible to turn on the switch. Also, this part could fall off at any bumps on the street. Manufacturer had been contacted. *ak the switch to turn on the headlights is broken, dealer states that the parts are not available.

Filed Jun 10, 1998 · Lights · WA

When driving at night the headlights do not provide adequate lighting, causing poor visiblity. Problem occurs due to the cover which is pointing down. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

Filed Apr 22, 1997 · Lights · PA

Head lights failed.

Filed Jan 21, 1997 · Lights · GA

Headlights continuously go out while driving, switch was replaced, still having problems.