2000 Dodge Neon: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Brakes, Lights · 15,000 miles · KY · 1 injury

Unfortunately I ran into a driver whom was in front of me due to low visibility & bad brakes. My headlights are extremely dull & foggy. Also, whomever own the car before me had the brake vacuum replaced due to recall & ever since I've purchased the car there's been a brake problem. Such as needing a new master cylinder, new propositioning, new brake shoes, and wheel cylinder. I have receipts of all work completed. I have a one year old whom ride along and I'm highly concerned about his safety. I love the car but if it continues I will junk out my car and look to sue dodge chrysler and whomever else associated with the making of the vehicle.

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Lights · KY

There has been smoke coming from behind the multiswitch on the steering column. The smell of burnt electrical components is noticed when the headlights are on. The low beam lights eventually quit and then the high beams went out while driving. The electrical wires were jiggled now giving me low beams, and no high beams. The electrical wires connecting to the multiswitch was replaced four years before because it had burned the connection in half. Now the multiswitch has been replaced and upon replacement the connection was examined, noticing that it was melted.

Filed Sep 18, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 705,585 miles · CA

Turning signal headlights 80% failure, when temperature in vehicle over 100 degrees. When lights are engaged, all rear marking lamps, side, and instrument panel failed, and fog lights came on when in off position. I spoke to a tech off the record, this is a common problem. This resulted in a near collision since instrument panel was not visible to driver. When temp in car went down later that evening, switch worked. Today in the am it worked, but failed this afternoon.

Filed Aug 2, 2007 · Electrical · 60,500 miles · PA

I have been driving my car back and forth from college and running errands around town. I have a completely stocked 2000 dodge neon es. I use the headlights most of the time, even during the day, to increase visibility. One night, I was driving through my town. I smelled something burning but not thinking anything of it since I was near a rural area that could have camp fires lit. This happened about 2 months ago. Then I noticed that my headlights were not working as they used to. The fog lights would turn on sometimes and other times not. I figured that it was just a switch and not a big deal so I did nothing to fix it. Then my high beams stopped working about 2 weeks ago. I did a bit of research to try to determine the problem. I stumbled upon a website and read about looking at the multi-function switch. Several other people have had the same problem. I just got finished checking out my car. The wiring harness that connects to the mfs is melted as has evidence of burn marks. The headlights currently work but the fog lights and high beams do not. I have taken several pictures of the melted harness and will send them to whoever I need to. I have read up on replacing the wiring harness but it is rather expensive. Especially if it will melt again sometime in the near future. I believe the part number is 5183442aa based on several sources. I will be replacing this part probably on my own to save some money, especially on a part I should not have to be ordering in the first place.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Lights · 111,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact stated while driving at night and turning the headlights on the warning light indicator appeared on the dashboard, but the headlight switch failed to activate. Contact took vehicle to local mechanic and they stated the wires had melted together. Due to the safety hazard the local mechanic stated he could not work on the vehicle and referred contact to a dodge dealer.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Lights · 66,000 miles · NY

Dt: headlight covers were dull and did not put out enough light at night. Dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet.*ak the consumer stated film seemed to build up on the head light covers.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Electrical · 74,500 miles · OH

I have had the same thing happen to two different 2000 dodge neons. My headlights go out and then I have smoking around the steering wheel. The wiring harness to the headlights has burnt up. When I went to the dealer they said it was not a recall and my vehicle is not under warranty. It will cost about 3000 to replace.

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Lights · RI

The consumer stated the headlight switch failed. The consumer looked under the steering column and noticed that the switch wire had burned.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Lights · IN

While driving and without warning headlights become extremely dim, causing poor visibility. Also interior lights are experiencing the same problem, becoming dim, cause unknown. Please give any further details.