2017 Jeep Wrangler: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 10, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · NY

While driving all dashboard warning lights came on and the headlights and directional lights stopped functioning causing a dangerous driving condition in the dark. I immediately pulled over the 2017 wrangler and attempted to turn off the vehicle to reset the computer system. The Jeep would not turn off with ignition turned off and the key removed. The Jeep began overheating. I disconnected the battery terminals and the Jeep still would not shut off. Finally I was able to find a large fuse to remove which shut off the Jeep.

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · KY

Nothing wrong with my vehicle, this is the only way I saw to file a complaint. Please do something about the LED headlights being used in so many vehicles today. As you can see, I drive a high profile vehicle, so it has nothing to do with vehicles sitting higher than mine. The lights are much more dangerous to oncoming traffic than the "blue" lights that were banned several years ago. The glare from these lights is extremely dangerous especially on small, rural roads which make up the majority of the roads where I live and travel. The federal safety agency is really dropping the ball on safety if you let these types of lights continue to be used in the configuration they are today. These lights are going to lead to numerous accidents, and many will be fatal, if they haven't already. Does something catastrophic have to happen before something is done to correct this problem?

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Lights · 8,500 miles · AZ

Oem LED headlights are useless whil driving at night during a snow storm. If I had not had additional halogen lights I could not have gone anywhere safely. In the attached photos the headlights are on high-beam and had been during my 10 mile drive home from work.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Lights · 5,200 miles · NH

I purchased this vehicle new in august of 2017. The vehicle is the wrangler unlimited (4 door) sahara package. This package includes LED headlights. On december 16th I drove the vehicle through falling snow at night. I was on a highway in a remote area traveling with traffic at reduced speeds, approximately 20 MPH. After approximately 30 minutes I noticed my visibility diminishing. The windshield was clear of snow. However, objects in front of me were becoming harder to see. I turned the lights on and off to see if it made a difference. It did not. I felt I could safely follow the vehicle in front of me until I could find a safe area to pull over. We were approaching a small city with street lights which made traveling safer. I pulled off an exit to assess the headlight issue. Both headlights were covered in snow. Since the jeeps lights are recesses a bit, the snow filled the pockets completely. This is the first time driving (since 1984) that I had to clear snow from the headlights while driving. I live in northern new england so snow in the winter is a common event. What I deduced was that the LED lights were not generating any heat. This was the likely reason for the snow build up. This flaw is exceptionally dangerous. When I needed the lights to work their best, they failed. Cold weather and darkness are prevalent this time of year. It seems I can anticipate many instances of driving as my lights become less and less useful and there's an increase in the danger associated with driving. I find this completely unacceptable. This situation was foreseeable and preventable. I have since learned that aftermarket heated LED lights are available for this vehicle. So, this is a known issue with the jeep. I feel this vehicle should not have been sold with LED headlights that perform as these did. The jeep is advertised as a winter vehicle.

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 17,000 miles · CA

Took 2016 jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon hard rock edition in for a recall repair of the airbag deployment sensor. Dealership wanted $50 to do the work because I had a winch installed. My jeep hard rock edition was designed at the factory to receive this specific brand and model of winch so I refused to pay. I contacted jeep by phone and asked them to intervene. They refused. I told the dealer I was leaving without having it fixed and my estate would sue them if I was killed in an accident and then he agreed to fix it free. They claimed they fixed it but when I drove off I immediately saw a warning message saying the right front turn signal lamp was out. I made u turn and went right back.they said they needed to order a part. I left. Then my battery drained down. I contacted jeep and asked them to intervene. When I called to make another appointment to get the recall done right the dealership claimed they needed to order a part. I found out they did the recall repair by soldering wires. 2+ hours later they said all it needed was a bulb. I asked if they had to order bulbs. They said they stock them and denied ever telling me they needed to order a part. They admitted there was still an electrical problem but said that could have been the result of electrical modifications I had made and wanted me to pay them to troubleshoot it. The winch was the only electrical modification and it was installed almost 1 year before I took the jeep in and I never had any problems before they did the recall work nor did they have any trouble starting it or see any warning messages when I took it in fir the recall in late august. Within 2 miles of driving I noticed the headlights flickering. Within 3 miles all the warning lights on the dash started wildly going off an on randomly and speedometer was going back and forth. They did not properly make the airbag sensor repair.

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Lights · 900 miles · MN

This model year wrangler is fitted with LED headlights. On 1/26/17 and 2/7/2017 they have frozen over during misty or foggy weather in minnesota. Both times it happened I was driving at about 6:30am, before the sun came up. The first occasion the temp was 29, next time it was 31. Please see attached photos. When this happens the headlights do not work very well making it very hard to see. I feel this is a danger to me and those around me and should be corrected. I have contacted both a dealer and jeepcares about the issue and they will do nothing to correct it. High quality aftermarket LED headlights are available with or without an automatic heater element to prevent them from icing over. Trucklite is one brand that offers them.

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 1,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Was in major front accident air as nor tensioner worked jeep was totaled. Vin was not on recall list however head lamp came out and nothing happened this vehicle needs to be checked further.