2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Brakes, Lights · WY

I have read that !any people have the same driver's seat issue. The holes for the bolts has been shredded completely and the dealership tried to charge $3,500 to repair it. It's a defect that should be fixed for free. It under the seat, how can the owner destroy that. 2) the head light covers gets this discoloration or grime on the inside decreasing the brightness by 45% at night, this didn't happen in my bronco. I called chrysler and they said the recall # listed online didn't match the format of the numbers in their system to do research. What? This is ridiculous, fix your recalls chrysler!!!

Filed Feb 14, 2013 · Lights · 102,000 miles · MA

When headlights are on and you step on brakes all rear lights go out. I have now been cited for this twice and warned 3 times. I have had this issue addressed with 2 local mechanics who thought they fixed but yet again this is broken. I am giving all my hard working money in fees for this issue.

Filed Nov 14, 2010 · Lights · 100,000 miles · TX

In 2007, my rear tail lights stopped working. They would not work if the head lights were turned on. However if the head lights were off the rear tail lights were working. There is no warning light that informs you of this failure and so it was not until I was stopped by the police that I was even aware of the problem. I got the rear lights replaced, not knowing then that this was a common problem. However, now three years later, the lights have failed again. Same exact problem. No warning lights, it just so happened a family member saw that my lights were out. The replacement parts are expensive and obviously this is a common problem known by jeep/chrysler.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Lights · 119,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when the headlights were turned on, the brake lights would not operate. The dealer advised they were aware of the failure but there was not a recall. The manufacturer advised having the dealer make repairs at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 119,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Brakes, Lights · 125,000 miles · NC

2000 jeep grand cherokee rear brake lights out because of defective design. Brake lights stop working when headlights turned on. Brake lights work fine when headlights off. Problem design is in the tail light assembly. When you remove the light socket for the tail/brake light in the light assembly, you will see 3 silver contact points inside the black plastic ring. Two are grouped together and there is one that is opposite of the two. The one by itself is the ground; the other two are the contacts for the tail light and brake light. The problem lies with the ground connector. You should notice that the ground contact is depressed into the plastic and the plastic itself is slightly warped down. Most cars have light sockets with their wiring attached. The socket twists into the lamp assembly. On the grand cherokee, the socket does not have the wiring attached. Instead, the wiring goes into the lamp assembly and the socket has three electrical contacts that, when twisted into the assembly, will make the contact. What seems to be the most frequent malfunction is that the electrical contacts (which make contact with their respective electrical paths when they are inserted into the assembly) are pressed tight to ensure good contact with the assembly...and on many taillights, the plastic ring containing the respective paths often begins to separate from the fatigue of the contacts pressing so hard. Of the three contacts (rear tail light, rear brake light and ground), the ground is what most commonly loses its contact due to fatigue cracking. This is a serious safety issue because often drivers are unaware that there is a problem. It only happens when the headlamps are on, so if checked in daylight, the problem often goes undetected. Only when another driver or the police point it out does it looked at. This is a widespread problem that occurs for nearly every 2000 jeep grand cherokee. It is not an issue of will it happen, rather when is it going to happen!

Filed Apr 16, 2010 · Lights · 130,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact noticed a shortage that when he depressed the brake pedal with the headlights on, the tail lights shut off. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership and the contact had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The current mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · PA

I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee.. I have the same as all other 2000 jgc owners are having. Been using coolant every few weeks needs to be topped off.. Fan was replace due to recall. Had to replace fan control under headlight. Last year was overheating. Replaced water pump/ thermostat. Overheating again. Just replaced thermostat today. Did not fix the problem. Transmission has been shifting hard for the past year and a half. I replaced parts in transmission as suggested by dealer. But it did not fix problem..replaced radiator around may of 09 still having cooling problems. I replaced so many sensors that have failed that I cant remember them all. I still have 1 more year of payments on this vehicle.. Its hard to make payments when I have been buying so many parts to try to keep this car running. Bad door seals, they are too small (short or shrinking) it lets water come in back passenger area. Always smells musty inside.. Black mold in the rainy season. Taillight brake light on one only works part time. Replaced 3 door latches. Including one on rear hatch.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Lights · 50,000 miles · GA

Passenger side brake light constantly fails on 2000 model jeep grand cherokee. The part has been service between 5 and 10 times and continues to fail less than 24 hours later. The failure is only noticeable when the head lights are on and the brakes are activated. I have been pulled over by the police twice for this but was able to avoid a ticket by showing the numerous repair receipts and explaining the situation. On one of the occurrences, all rear lighting completely failed except for hazard lights (which I had to use for safety). I don't know if it was related to the original problem since my service provider can't diagnose the problem. The sockets have been replaced numerous times as well as the bulbs.

Filed Apr 15, 2008 · Lights · 120,000 miles · VA

Brake light issues-when the headlights are on, the brake lights go out from the research I have been doing, the manufacturer is well aware that there is a very widespread problem with these lights. This should be a recall issue, not "go to the dealer and pay the ridiculous rates for repair".

Filed Dec 11, 2007 · Lights · TN

Taillight grounding issues. With headlights on and pressing the brake, the taillight will go out. There is a major defect with the taillight socket/ground connector in the taillight. I've been pulled over twice for the taillight being out, and in near wrecks because of this faulty piece of hardware. There should be a recall on the taillights to fix the bulb socket/ground issue.

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Engine, Lights · 119,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The headlights and the plastic shield that covers the headlights are dull and fail to provide adequate illumination. The service engine light has remained illuminated for four days. The contact will have the vehicle serviced by the dealer on october 1, 2007. The mechanic stated that the leak detection pump was also defective (code 1494). The current and failure mileages were 119,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Lights · DE

Hazing on inside of lense on headlamp assembly. Sealed unit. Both sides.