Tl* - the contact a 1996 dodge intrepid which has a problem with the headlights: headlight mounting bracket, headlight assembly, and headlight lens are made of plastic corroded. The contact stated that this has been an ongoing problem. The failure caused poor visibility when the headlights werein use. Speed and weather conditions were not a factor. The contact would like to have the headlights replaced by daimler chrysler.
1996 Dodge Intrepid: headlights failing or too dim
24 of the 504 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- 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
1996 dodge intrepid I bought this car as is and got it home after the same night I found out that the headlights don't work, which is a safety problem, I contacted the dealership that I got the car from the looked at it but would not fix it cause they claimed they didn't know the headlights didn't work, I even asked if they had to inspect the car before selling it, yes they did but never fixed the headlights... I would like this fixed asap.
The head light lenses were turning opaque and small pieces were peeling off. The lights were so bad that the consumer would not drive a night. *bf *sc
Entire suspension replaced. According to mechanic suspension was shot, and he has seen this on numerous occasions. He suggested this may be a recall problem, but advised to check into it to be sure. Also, I have already replaced the multi-function switch approximately 3 years ago and have just been told it needs to be replaced again. I have been driving with high beams on because the lower beams do not work.
Headlights are not very bright, even on high beam. It is very difficult to see at night because the headlights do not reflect but a few feet in front of the vehicle. It's even harder to see when a vehicle is coming toward you.
When driving at night both headlights moved out of place, causing consumer to pull off the road to realign the headlights. Consumer stated that the plastic brackets, which support the headlights broke which caused the headlights to fall out of the housing. *ak
Headlight dimmer switch is malfunctioning. The headlights are stuck on their high-beams. When cycling between the low/high beams, the low beam headlights will come on in addition to the high beams, which will not turn off. When "flicking" the dimmer switch or trying to flash someone, sometimes the headlights go out completely, leaving me with my parking lights.
The multifuntion switch that controls the headlights and wipers started to smoke and burned out. My winshield wipers came on and I lost my low beam headlight. In the process of replacing the switch I found the wiring and plug to be burned and melted. One wire had about 3/4 inch insulation missing. The multifunction switch and wire lume now have to be replaced at a cost of $200.
The headlights were dull, making visibility impossible. The dealer was contacted. Ts scc
No one else should have to go through the medical and mechanical expense of having this vitial switch repaired that controls the headlights on the make of this car. This is the second time that this switch has fried that controls the use of the headlights on this vehicle and from what I'm told unless something is done to correct it permenatly, it won't be the last time this thing fails. This is also the second time, while driving. That the interior of my car has filled with smoke and has damaged other vitial componets in my car (ex. Proper use of my wiper blades as well as damage to other wiring underneath the dashbord which has caused other warning lights to stay on ). The mechanic I took my vehicle to for the second time, was shocked because he said that this is a known defect by chrysler and said I was lucky that there was not an interior fire this time. I want restitation. Why should I have to pay three hundred dollars each time to have this repaired for something that this car company knows is a problem? If I could get rid of this heap of junk, I would!! Dt
On several occasions while driving there is a gas odor. Recall campaign 98v184000 fuel injection was performed, but after recall repair the fuel odor returned, the recall repair has been done four times yet the problem still exist. *tt the heater didn't work properly, the power door lock wouldn't lock, the doors wouldn't open, the water pump was leaking, the headlights were too dim, the doors squeaked, there was a vibration coming from the brakes, there was play in the front end of the vehicle from the inner tie rods and power steering gear bushings.
Consumer hit deer and broke headlight on driver's side. Dealer replaced headlight cover, new one is seen through, passenger's side one is milky from age and moisture that collects behind cover . When consumer drives at night, visibility is impaired due to one side being bright, and other side very dim.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
24 of 504 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid (5%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 63Fuel leak 32Fire or smoke 20Overheating 17Power steering loss 16Steering noise 16No deployment 13Fuel smell 10Brake failure 9Harsh shifting 9Knocking 8Pulling 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Stalling 6Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Transmission failure 5
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