Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while traveling at any speed, the low and high beam headlights and the interior dome light would fail sporadically. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The contact referenced three recalls related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 11v279000 (exterior lighting), 09e025000 (exterior lighting) and 09e012000 (exterior lighting) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in any. The vehicle was scheduled for inspection and repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165. Updated 06/05/14
1995 Jeep Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim
7 of the 607 complaints about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Wiring short between power distribution center & fuse box. Turn on headlights & no dash lights,no tail lights,no door buzzer,no transmission indicator lights & no parking lights.
When the steering wheel was adjusted up or down, the headlights went out.
Consumer had been having trouble with headlights. Then, could replace one an other will go out.
While stering wheel is tilted headlights would cut off without indication. Please provide further informaton.
Driveshaft had to be replaced, and the vehicle has been in the shop 27 times for service. Also, consumer is having problems with the steering column/headlight's and radio and squeaking and noisy transmission.
Electrical problems, causing headlights to dim when A/C or defroster is on, resulting in poor visibility.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- U.s. Drive right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 jeep cherokee vehicles imported from january 2007, through april 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the high mount brake lamp assembly. The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.
- Risk
- Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- U.s. Drive right will notify owners and mail kits along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1‑888‑632‑5936.
Recall number 11V279000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
7 of 607 owner complaints about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee
Sudden acceleration 21No deployment 20Brake failure 14Stalling 11Seat belt 8Fire or smoke 6Engine failure 5Jerking 5Premature wear 5
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