2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 210,000 miles · CO

A few instances have occurred where I will be driving and the vehicle engine will immediately shut off as the vehicle is in motion. The electrical components (radio, headlights, dashboard, etc) still function but all gauges stop working. I then have to pull over, put the vehicle in park, and then restart the vehicle. It will then start up right away. On a couple of occasions, the vehicle engine has started back up on its own without me doing anything and drives fine after that. This seems to occur mostly when I release my foot from the accelerator but has happened when I am trying to accelerate. Has only happened when driving on city streets, never on a highway.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 180,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at night, both the low beam and high beam headlights flickered. The contact also stated that the instrument panel electronic gauges failed when driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · OR

My power steering went out, the air conditioner quit working, the air bags light will not go off, headlights come on and off when no one is in the vehicle, the electrical sensors are inoperable, and the heated seats get too hot, or not work at all. I have yet to receive any recalls for my 2002 jeep grand cherokee overland. I would like to know why I have not received any recall notices for the problems that have prompted chrysler to issue recall notices for above issues.

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Lights · 124,902 miles · TX

Clouded headlight lenses.

Filed Jul 20, 2007 · Lights · 56,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The plastic headlight cover corroded and prevented the light from illuminating properly. The dealer could not determine the cause of failure. The current mileage is 59,000 and failure mileage was 56,000. Update 08/07/07

Filed Jun 3, 2007 · Lights · 1,000 miles · MN

Jeep parked in the garage no one in it and with the headlight switch in the auto position the lights go on and off by them selves. Sometimes the lights go on and off with the garage door opener. Sometimes they stay on all night and when you come out to leave the battery is dead. I have had this problems sense it was new. The dealer said they cannot fix the problem unless it is there when I bring it in. How many times it happens I'm not sure unless I'm in the garage at the time it happens.

Filed Mar 5, 2007 · Lights · 20,600 miles · CT

When headlight switch is in the auto setting the headlights will turn on randomly and stay on for a while. Vehicle is parked and not running.

Filed Nov 23, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 58,500 miles · CA

Tail light/brake light assembly on both driver and passenger side failed leaving only center brake light working when head lights are on. Passenger taillight/brake light failed completely. Both tail light assemblies needed to be replaced as part of circuit board was melted.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Lights · 38,000 miles · CA

The headlights turn on for approximately 10-15 minutes without cause. This occurs with the engine turned off, the key removed, and usually after the jeep has been parked in the garage and not operated for several hours and sometimes for several days. We have had the problem looked into by the local jeep dealer who could not find a problem. We have also ensured that the headlight dash switch appears to be working correctly and is positioned correctly.