2000 Jeep Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 18, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 135,000 miles · VA

The headlight dimmer switch over heated/melted the bezel support and connector.

Filed Oct 14, 2013 · Lights · 125,000 miles · CA · fire

Driving at night. There was a burning smell in the cab. The headlights went out. Discovered headlight switch and plug had shorted causing an arc fire damaging the wiring loom leading to the switch .

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Lights · 118,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact activated her headlights and discovered that they produced poor illumination. She experienced difficulty driving at night. The dealer stated that they have had many complaints regarding this failure and are working on a remedy. As of august 13, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 122,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2007 · Lights · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. The headlight covers turned yellow and are covered with film. The headlights also shine dimly at night. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the sealant that was used. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2005 · Lights · 46,000 miles · MO

Dt: consumer stated the plastic that goes over the headlights was all fogged up and it affected driving at night. Dealer couldn't do anything about it since they had already replaced over 9,000 of feet the plastic covers . She noticed this about a year ago, but it was getting worse. She was told by one dealer that it was cosmetic.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Body, Brakes · WI

2000 jeep cherokee engine stopped without warning.***no answer required***. *mr there was a hole in the piston. After the dealer inspected the vehicle, they stated there was not enough coolant in the system which caused the front frost plug heater to come out and that the no 1 and 2 piston melted down. The consumer had to replace the engine with only 42,000 miles on the vehicle. The rotors were replaced twice. The rubber around all four doors shrunk to the point that wind and water would come through. Periodically, when the vehicle was locked the headlights and taillights would come on and go off for a few minutes. The chrome on the wheels was corroded and coming off. The front passenger electric lock was making a strange noise when the doors were lock or unlocked.

Filed Dec 11, 2001 · Electrical · MI · fire

Head lamp electrical wires coming in contact with the sharp edge of the magnesium brake pedal and steering column support. Causing the wire to arc and overheat which caused the wire insulation to melt and flash into flame. Cause of fire was lack of proper insulation of the wires and their routing which contacted the edge of the magnesium brake pedal and steering column support.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · MO

Engine blewout while driving at highway speed of 65-70 MPH. Dealer notified. *akvehicle jerks while in motion at hywy speeds. The compressor clutch was defective and was replaced. The brakes pulsate when applied. The front rotors was turned. Brakes shudder when braking from highway speeds. The rotors were found to be warped. The engine overheats. The cooling system was found to be under high pressure. The cylinder heads were removed because they were warped. The engine was replaced due to warpage. A bump is felt when coming to a stop. The rear driveshaft was replaced with revised parts per technical service bulletin. The rear end noise is still apparent. A new shaft and yoke were installed. The transmission shofts hard on acceleration in low gears. The transmission control module was reprogrammed. Acceleration is still jerky while in motion and the turn signals and headlights go on and off at random. Consumer asks for reimbursment of monies paid and to have vehicle traded for one that can be trusted.

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Lights · NY · fire

Vehicle fire originated underhood, vehicle taken to dealer and informed consumer that problem was due to headlight selected switch. Vehicle was pronounced as totalled by dealer/manufacturer.