2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Body, Engine · CA · crash

Vehicle was crashed into a cement pole head on. Radiator broken completely, engine as been pushed up all the way to the windshield, headlight flew off tires popped, yet airbag didn't deploy. As a result I suffer from chest and rib bruising from hitting steering wheel.

Filed Jan 12, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · MO

Brake light fails to work with headlamps on due to ground wire problem somewhere, gromet on tail light assembly is melted. Defective light could cause rear end collision. Affects all models.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 148,000 miles · GA

The left rear brake light does not work when the headlights are on. There is an issue with one of the contacts in the brake light assembly. This has been an ongoing issue and has occurred multiple times. You have to bend the contact back out so it makes contact again.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Lights · 75,000 miles · NY

For a 2001 jeep grand cherokee the headlight glass(or plastic) has a gloss on it that dims the headlights and I noticed it on similar models of surrounding years. I purchased several products that were supposed to remove this glaze, without any correction. Chrysler says there is nothing that can be done regarding this matter.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Lights · 23,000 miles · FL

Front headlights began to fill with moisture making it difficult to see .since the problem has increased significantly since I first noticed it in 2003, I feel compelled to report it. My local dealership venice chrysler has been informed of this problem since it began but have offered no remedy.

Filed Jan 21, 2008 · Acceleration, Electrical · 117,000 miles · PA

Noticed that the head lights would automatically come on while the car was in park and shut off (headlight switch on auto) the radio controls on the steering wheel would work once in awhile the same for the cruise controls plus the horn does not work at all know did work when I bought it in april 06. I noticed when I played with the tilt steering something is would work some wouldn't. I believe that this might affect the airbag from deploying if in a wreck.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 140,000 miles · FL

I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee that has 2 potentially dangerous issues with it. Due to a manufacturers design flaw, the brake lights malfunction on a regular basis. The light shorts itself out when the headlights are turned on leaving me with no brakes at night. In addition, the door lock actuator in my rear passenger door has broken. Since jeep saw fit to only provide a key on the drivers door, this rear door neither locks nor unlocks which would result in a potentially lifethreatening situation if I were involved in a wreck and was unable to exit the vehicle from this door. My cooling fan broke, I replaced with a non-oem model which chewed a hole in my radiator after 100 miles. Replaced radiator and fan. Radiator broke after a year, re-replaced. After searching online I found that these are fairly common problems and not the result of some action on my part.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Lights · 79,450 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic covering on both headlights became progressively more fogged and discolored to the point of being nearly opaque. This caused the intensity of the headlights to diminish. A service dealer was contacted, and determined nothing could be done to fix the problem. Updated 12/1/2006 -

Filed May 8, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 37,800 miles · TN · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights would not turn off, the battery was disconnected so the headlight would go off. Second, the car is not in park light illuminated on the overhead console while driving 45 MPH. Third, the antilock brakes vibrated while coming to a complete stop at a red light causing the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle hit another vehicle from behind however no one was injured. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle sustained frontal damage and was driven home. The dealership inspected the vehicle but was unable to determine the problems. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 6/23/2006 -

Filed Sep 13, 2005 · Lights, Seats · MD

There are two problems with this model of jeep grand cherokee laredo. 1) the tail light socket in this model of jeeps constantly burns out. I have replaced this socket numerous times at $8.00 - $10.00 each and have kept all of the burned out sockets as evidence. When the socket burns out, the tail lights stop working once you turn the headlights on. My vehicle has automatic headlights and this truly causes a big problem. I've visited a jeep / chrysler junk yard in my area and checked each tail light socket. Each socket is burned out like each of the sockets that I have in my possession. 2) the outside rail that connects the drivers seat to the risers breaks, converting the drivers seat to a rocking chair. I have spoken with the service and parts departments all of the jeep dealers in a 100 mile radius of zip code (20744) and was told that these issues are a common problem with jeeps from 1994 to 2004. I have also spoken with several friends as well as common strangers who I see with this same model jeep and have learned that they also have this problem and the below problems. I believe that this problems are a safety issue and warrant a safety recall. I have received two tickets on two separate occasions for the tail lights alone. I can understand having to change a light bulb every year or two but not the socket that the bulb plugs into. This is a serious defect that chrysler will not address. Please help!

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Lights · LA

2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo headlight lenses are dull.*mr these dull headlights cause reduced visibility.

Filed Dec 17, 2004 · Lights · 38,500 miles · LA

The lenses on the front headlights were cloudy. It appeared to have developed condensation which made visibility very difficult when driving after dark. The owner contacted the dealer who told the him it was not their problem. Provide further details.