The dash headlight switch keeps going out. It has been replaced 4 times. The lights will flicker and than go out.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the head light dimmer switch was replaced three times since he owned the vehicle. He stated that the switch could malfunction and potentially cause a fire to occur . He also stated that while driving on the highway the lights would shut on and off. The failure had occurred since he owned the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and they are aware of failure and confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The failure and current mileages were 143,000. Updated 01/03/11
Automatic headlights turn on and off in rapid sequence when driving on street lamp lit streets. Work fine on dark country roads, but not in town. Must turn headlights to manual.
*ak consumer states transmission does not shift the way it should, there is a delay when going into gear and it makes a noise, rear seal, pan gasket, and cooler lines leaking, humming in engine at 59-62 MPH, the wiper blades failed, while using remote there is a grinding noise coming from door area, the right front rotor is worn, the deqler replaced the front brake pads, and headlights need to be adjusted.
First problem : ignition stops working, if steering is truned and then tried it starts.this problem happens anytime. Dash light dims if I puts on the headlight and flickers while driving.
I was travelling at 55 MPH when I went from highbeams to lowbeams and the headlights went out completely. They only returned after I switched from high to low beam again !! I took the vehicle in again for servicing and they replaced the turn signal/high beam switch. I went out to my vehicle saturday night, 3.25.00 and the headlights would not turn on. Not until I switched the high beam and low beam switch again.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
6 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel gauge 149Stalling 83Fuel pump 32ABS 27Loss of power 23No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Grinding brakes 17Brake failure 16Fire or smoke 14Fuel leak 13Premature wear 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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