2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 25, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · NY

driving down the road my head lights with flicker on and off and its making the lights inside the jeep go on and off as well reported this awhile ago as well due to the face that tis is not safe while going down the road sometimes it will shut off on its own while driving and then it will come right back in like nothing happened

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Electrical · 220,000 miles · MA

When coming off of the off ramp from the highway, I came to a stop light. Once sitting at the stop light the heater, dash and headlights all went off but the car was still running. All 3 of the mentioned above flickered on and off multiple times before coming back on again and then the check engine light popped up. This is not related to the ignition as my knees are not even close to the key and the key has nothing dangling from it. This is rather dangerous. If I was still driving and it happened, I would not be able to see my speed or the road.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · SC

Headlights flicker and sometime go off completely while auto if being driven. This has been happening intermittently for several months. Have had the ignition switch recall performed and also have had the new ignition switch replaced twice but problem continues. Very dangerous situation to drive at night with unreliable lights.

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Electrical · 139,000 miles · OH

Dash lights flashing when headlights are on. This causes a big distraction at night when driving. Also makes the stereo lights flash. Has been going on everyday for almost 2 years.

Filed Jul 28, 2018 · Electrical · 156,000 miles · NY

Takata recall, the vehicle lights on dashboard, headlights and the air conditioner stop working and gauges also cannot see anything or read speed limit, gas gauge goes all the way down while driving on highway! The light also flicker on and off and all light symbols appear on, and then only lights on esp bas light! I am afraid because of all potential dangers of have. No lights on can have, I drive the car with my 3 children and would hate for anything to happen while driving because of this issue. The flickering also happens while driving on the street, am afraid of getting pulled over because my lights are flashing on and off behind them.

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Electrical, Seat belts · 93,000 miles · PA

Seat belt don't retract, heater only runs on high, headlights are not clear and dim.

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 118,000 miles · AZ

When driver or parked and idling the dash, indicator lights, headlights, tail lights, speedometer completely lose power. This has happened while driving in low light conditions causing a very serious hazard.

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Lights · LA

The headlights, dashboard light, and interior lights all flicker spontaneously. The headlights have went completely out at night while driving. Sometimes the headlights do not come on at all or takes several attempts before coming on. At times the headlights and interior lights will flicker on and off for several seconds before cutting off. When raining and using the windshield wipers and headlights the lights will flicker on and off. This has been occurring for over a year and I am unable to drive the vehicle at night for fear of the lights going out.

Filed Mar 22, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 140,000 miles · IN

Was driving my jeep at night with my infant in the back seat, 55mph. Suddenly all the lights in the dashboard and parking assistance lights in the back all lite up. At the same time the heater stopped working and my headlights went out as well. They came back on about 5 seconds later. I continued to drive when it did it again. I switched the lights out of auto. The same problem occurred again but this time the head lamps did not go out, all the warning lights on the dash still flashed and heat went off. It resumed the whole way home but never fully lost power. It still does this on a daily basis, multiple times. I feel as if it's getting worse but no one can diagnose and figure out what's wrong with it. Considering the airbag warning and others(all of them) light up, I'm concerned for my safety and my sons. Today as I was driving it seemed worse. Even turn signal lights are effected when this happens. Today my speedometer, gas gage... Everything on my dashboard lite up and my meters quit working. It all resumed as normal after it happened but it happened approximately 15 times during a 10 minute drive. Sometimes back to back to back. It also happened while sitting at a stop light when I noticed my turn signals also went out at that time, while stationary and while turning. Happens no matter if stationary or in motion.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the headlamps flickered and all the warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000(electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Electrical · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/05/16*lj the consumer stated the dashboard display panel would suddenly light up, the headlights would flicker on and off and the vehicle would then stall. Updated 04/05/16.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 162,000 miles · ID

I bought my vehical used in june. (2006 jeep grand cherokee limited with 160,000 miles) I took it back to dealer where they told me the battery had issues and they "fixed" the problem. I'd be driving and if I came to a stop I would lose all power and my engine would turn off. At a drive through, it would die, at a stop light, die. In october my issues started up again. Now the same things are happening but every light on the dash lights up, flashes/flutter/flickers, headlights shut off, radio shuts off, HVAC system shuts off, but engine will run for about 20min then I lose all power where ever I am, I'll be driving down the highway going 55mph and the engine shuts off. Pulling into the store engine shuts off. On my way to work engine just shut off while going down the highway. Coasted as far as I could to get to a safe place to stop. Now it won't start again.