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.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The left turn signal and the brake lights failed intermittently. The brake light bulbs have been changed and the lights failed to operate normally. The dealer can not diagnose the failure; however, a mechanic advised her that there is a wiring problem. The perform service light was also illuminated; however, they are unable to turn it off. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 138000 and the current mileage was 140081.
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 170,000 miles. Recently, the airbag warning light will ding and light-up. The light will then turn off after a few seconds and then may relight again. This problem has been occurring for the past few weeks. I have not yet tried to correct the failure because the problem may not happen for a few days and then start again.
Defective design of tail and brake lights. Failure of weld to make contact so that the tail and brake lights worked. This problem occurred approximately 3 years ago. Numerous repairs were made by auto mechanics, however, they wouldn't last. Had both tail/brake light assemblies replaced at my cost of $243.96 just for the parts. The dealer where the parts were purchased said that they were not even making those parts for my year vehicle because they were defective, and "junk" so I had to purchase later model year parts. I currently have the old parts available for inspection.
Brake light and rear turn light keep going out most of the time I have to just remove the light bulb and put it back in to clear problem. I have two jeeps with the same problem along with my daughter which also has a jeep that had the same problem and they replaced the light assemble to correct it.
Vehicle: 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo 2 wheel drive 4.0 6cyc automatic there is a chronic problem with the rear tail lights on this make and model of vehicle. The issue is with the light bulb carrier and not the wiring. The lights have gone out multiple times and require either the replacement of the bulb carrier or "playing" with the bulb until it is in a position that makes good electrical contact. I have noticed almost every similar jeep grand cherokee on the road has at least one rear tail light out ! How many accidents have been caused by this problem?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Between years 3 and 5 replaced both tail light assembly units. Not covered under extended warranty. Problem starting vehicle. Took to dealer at least 5 times. Dealer kept replacing fuel pump and saying it was bad. Problem still occurs. Replaced transmission sensor. Replaced hood hydraulics. Now hearing noise from rear end at any speed. Being told by my mechanical that rear end needs to be replaced.
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The headlight lenses have turned opaque (about 15% reduction in light transmission, using a standard photographic light meter). I have tried to polish this opacity "off" the lenses, using standard consumer plastic polishes, but the problem seems to be in the plastic itself and not a surface defect. I contacted chrysler (1‑800‑992‑1997) and talked to "[xxx], employee #6cm. I was informed that chrysler considered this a "maintenance" problem. I consider the fact that approximately 15% of the light energy produced by the head light bulbs is not making it's way onto the road surface when I use my headlights, a safety mater, and request that you look into this problem. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Headlight lens have deteriorated so severely over a 3 year period that seeing at night is significantly reduced. Tried cleaning lens,but did not work. This is a severe safety factor.
Headlight lens have deteriorated so severely over a 5 year period that seeing at night is significantly reduced. This is a severe safety factor.
The interior of the headlamp covers on my jeep have, over time, become pitted and discolored to a point that the headlamps barely light the roadway. There is no way to separate the covers from the headlamp assembly in order to correct the problem. This has resulted in several near miss accidents.
Headlight lenses are turning dark, causing poor visibility to the driver when driving at night.
The vehicle experienced multiple problems. The horn failed. The interior lights failed. The door locks were inoperative. The ABS light and the brake light came on and remained on. The vehicle overheated when at idle for more than a few minutes. This problem has been addressed more than three times with no resolution. The brakes vibrated and this has been a problem since the first year of purchase. The consumer has requested jeep to buy back the vehicle. Mr scc
The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the ABS/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front pinion seal leaked and was replaced, there was a broken bolt in the rear stabilizer bar (removed), when the vehicle was placed in drive from park, it shifted hard (replaced driveshaft), the control module was replaced, the brakes pulsated on numerous occasions (tsb was completed), the blower module was replaced, all gauges stopped working,all warning light would come on, the engine temperature climbed higher than normal (replaced the fan power transmitter), the windshield wipers had become inoperative, and the arm had broken (replaced the rear arm). The consumer requested the dealer to back the vehicle. Mr scc
The vehicle exhibits a sag/hesitation following a partial cool down restart, possibly an oxygen sensor problem. While making hard left turns at slow speeds (such as a u-turn), the airbag warning light illuminates and a audible chime is activated. The right side brake light assembly is burnt (internally) due to some kind of electrical overheating. The vehicle shifts hard, misses shifts, shifts repeatedly at constant speed and on a level grade. The rear differantial "bumps" very hard within 3-20 seconds of coming to a complete stop. An immovable "fog" has developed on the lenses of the composite headlight assemblies.
For 7 to 10 miles when applying brakes there is jerking and pulsation, dealer stated that front brake rotors were warped.*ak consumer states keyless remote works intermittently. The battery failed, the head lights come on by themselves when it was in auto setting and the parking lights also come on at times due to multifunction switch failure.
Consumer stated when applying brakes, the vehicle will vibrate, consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer indicated the rotors were warped.*ak. Also the rear taillight lens was broke, the lug nut covers were replaced.
While driving at 40 MPH, and upon pressing down on brake, vehicle shaks very hard, rotors appear to be very worn, vehicle has been taken to dealer approximately 5 times already. *ak consumer also stated there is a ticking noise from engine when starting up,steering damper and drag link assembly were loose,transmission shifts hard into reverse, right rear turn signal bulb was replaced, vehicle began to overheat, right side mirror was cracked,speaker was inoperative, the trim on the door panel was loose, exhaust system was loud, parking brake needed to be adjusted, passenger side seat belt was inoperative, passenger wiper blade was not cleaning the window, keyless entry remote was inoperative
All dash guages spin around, tachometer is inoperative and speedometer is blank.
The rear brake lights have failed 6 times. Nlm
Low beams dim, visibility approx. 30 feet. Both headlight lenses have cloudy film inside. I have noticed this on several vehicles at dealer
While in reverse and going into drive, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which might have caused an accident. Also, when starting vehicle with the headlight switch on, the headlights go off when instructed to be on. Been to dealer several times. Dealer cannot determine problem, they say it might be the computer module, but have not fixed that part.
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