1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 150,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving, the headlight was turned on the light was diffused by the headlight lens. The contact stated that the lighting visibility was decreased. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight globe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e025000 (exterior lighting:headlights). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/19/15

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Lights · 132,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving, the brake lights would not operate when the headlights were turned on. An independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure examined the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Transmission · TX

Please provide an update on the data below. I'm extremely nervous about the fuel tank mounted defect and ignition switched that shut off while driven. My vehicle has shut off while driving. I have experienced all the issue as the previous owners regarding my jeep including the headlights issue. On january 21, 2015 I have contacted the chrysler corporation regarding the recalls and per lynn the recalls were only for jeep grand cherokees from 1993-1998 and libertys from 2002-2007 but the reports states "additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004." my uncle has a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo and his vehicle has a trailer hitch to protect the gas tank. I have notice several models from 1999-2004 jeeps with trailer hitch mounted to the vehicle. There is controversy about the trailer hitch modification to resolve the issue but I would feel safer driving this vehicle if a trailer hitch was installed as chrysler has committed to the public. November 2009: center for auto safety submits formal request asking the federal safety agency to investigate 1993-2004 jeep grand cherokee's with fuel tanks located behind the rear axle. June 18, 2013: chrysler agrees to conduct a safety campaign and install trailer hitches on 1.56 million jeep grand cherokees from 1993-98 and jeep liberty suvs from 2002-07. Additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004. Chrysler dealers will inspect those vehicles and replace aftermarket trailer hitches with original equipment trailer hitches. Jan. 17, 2014: the federal safety agency says it approves of the proposed trailer hitch remedy, saying it has no reservations at this time,and giving chrysler the green light to move ahead.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · VA

Went out shopping. Drove 15 minutes from home. Car running at normal operating temps. Went into store for 10 minutes, on return car would not start. Would crank and turn over, but not fully start. After letting sit for 1 hour, the car started with no other action. While trying to start, all other functions worked ok. Radio. A/c. Headlamps. Etc. Car also starting stalling after the "no-start" issue began. Stalled at any temp, any speed, highway, around town. Car stalls, but still have lights, flashers etc.

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 80,000 miles · MA

I have a 1999 grand cherokee, the headlights flash on and off when the car is parked and shut off.

Filed Oct 6, 2009 · Lights · 213,730 miles · TX

The rear brake light on the driver's side does not work properly. When the headlights are turned on, the brake light goes out when brake is depressed. The bulb, the light socket, and the entire light assembly have been replaced. Replacing the entire light assembly is only a temporary fix, the brake light will again need to be repaired. This is not the first time for the brake light to malfunction.

Filed May 18, 2007 · Lights · TN

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The headlights are so cloudy that one can barely see through them. I have never seen headlights do this , much less on a vehicle that is less than 10 years old. I contacted the company to no avail. I can send pictures for reference. I believe there was a failure in the manufacturing of these headlights that might include a failure to include a certain uv or other chemical component in the final production of this component.

Filed Mar 17, 2007 · Lights · NC

I own a 1999 jeep gran chrokee.the headlamp covers are very badly destorted over,that its becoming hard to see the road at night.I have tried everything on the market to clean them,but nothing seems to work.I think this has become a safty issue,and needs to be looked into.jeep has refused to replace the defective covers.

Filed Oct 6, 2006 · Lights · 56,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while performing a general inspection of the vehicle, it was determined the outer plastic covering lens of the exterior headlights were gray and cloudy. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.

Filed May 14, 2006 · Lights · 40,000 miles · FL

The plastic used in the headlight lens covers becomes brown with exposure to the sun. This is a dangerous problem and the only remedy that I have found is to purchase new headlight assemblies for about $200 each. This is unacceptable since the problem is due to the improper selection by the auto manufacturer of the correct polymer used to create the lenses.

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Lights · NC

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The plastic covers on the headlights are getting so distorted that its getting hard to see at night. I have tried everything I could to clean them, but nothing works. Its starting to become a safety problem.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Lights · 90,000 miles · NJ

Dt: the headlight lens fogged, creating a safety hazard because there was reduced visibility of 50% at night. The fog in the plasticity in the lens itself. Has not been to a dealer, no repairs have been made. Called chrysler ,and it was out of warranty, and they would not replace the lens. *ak