1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 3, 2012 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · VT

So far this vehicle has been a lemon. I have replaced everything on it, from fuel pump, sensors, steering column, belt tensioner and pulley, alternator, wiper switch that seems to have a mind of its own even tho I replaced a new switch. Now more electrical problems. The instrument cluster is now messed up. Abs light and check engine light keep coming on all my gauges go flat. Lights go dim. Then suddenly lights will flash and they will all come back on. Then go off again. Now, not only do they go flat but now I have a shifting problem. The vehicle will not shift. It seems to be stuck in 2nd gear. I replaced the whole braking system. Egr valve, cam sensor, cruise control, the body. The gas pedal use to accelerate on its own. That was a little scary goin down the road not knowing when it was gonna do that. Everyone who rides with me keeps joking as if the vehicle is haunted. Lights go weak, I've replaced all the bulbs cleaned the headlights. Nothing seems to work right on this vehicle. I've already invested thousands. Way more then its worth. I've had problems where the vehicle just refuses to start. Sometimes not a problem. Then usually in the cold it wont turn over at all. I have replaced the battery numerous times checked for codes. Airbag light would come on. Transmission hesitates. Sometimes vehicle shudders acts like its gonna quit.vehicle just has on going problems.

Filed Feb 9, 2007 · Lights · MI

Over the course of the last couple years I have noticed that the lenses that cover the headlights on my 1997 plymouth grand voyager have become increasingly hazed, or fogged over. The hazing has caused the light to become so diffused, that driving at night has become very difficult at best. If the weather is bad (rain, or heavy snow) at night it is almost impossible to see properly. I have seen a number of other plymouth voyagers that appear to have the same problem. I believe that the type of plastic used in the manufacture of the headlight assemblies was unsuitable for a safety part that is exposed to the elements as car (van) headlights are. I would hope that action will be taken to correct this defect so that nobody is injured or killed as a result.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Lights · CA

For several years the lenses covering my headlights are getting more and more hazed. This is not due to anything I have done on my part. The hazing has caused the lights to become so dense that night driving is becoming extremely dangerous. I am now very caution and limit my night driving with this vehicle. I have also began to notice other grand voyagers experiencing the same difficulty. This hazing is not from my own abuse through automatic car washes or from neglect. It is a defect. I have taken the vehicle to a repair shop who tried to improve the hazing but it was only minimally affective. To have these lenses replaced will cost over $600! My husband's 1987 honda civic's lights and lenses are outstanding. I believe this is a defect in the manufacturing of this headlight/lens.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · CA

Severe electrical problem. Wipers come on by themselves, headlights stay on, dashboard lights go on and off while driving. Vehicle overheats, A/C stops working. This has been the absolute worst vehicle ever owned. It cost too much to keep repairing, please advise on the electrical problem possibilities. Thanks.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Lights · GA

Letter regarding factory inferior headlights on 1997 plymouth grand voyager.*mr (nar) *cb the consumer stated the lenses contained a haze and did not give off enough light for night travel.