1996 Plymouth Voyager lights problems

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Lights · WI

The headlight lenses on my 1996 plymouth voyager van are deteriorating. You could say they are fogging up. I looked at them with a magnifying glass and it looks like there are tiny cracks. It is degrading the light emanating from the lenses to such an extent that night driving is really dangerous. My brights are dimmer than most cars' low beams.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Lights · TX

1996 plymouth grand voyager se, headlamp lenses turn opaque when they age until they reach a point where it is dangerous to operate the vehicle at night. I called a dealer and he said they are made of plastic and it is up to the consumer to replace them at a cost of $558.00 ($279.00 each). I consider this a safety defect - the lenses should be made out of a material that does not degrade significantly with age.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Lights · 108,000 miles · NY

Dt: headlight lens gets very cloudy over a period of time. Can not be replaced unless you buy the whole unit at about $250.00. Can not get lens from anywhere because all of the lenses are cloudy for that model. Does effect visibility at night. Manufacturer will not do anything to help. *nm

Filed May 23, 2005 · Lights · WI

Headlight lens degradation

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Lights · 115,000 miles · LA

While driving front headlight lens were fogged, making it hard for the consumer to see during night hours.

Filed Aug 10, 2002 · Airbags, Lights · LA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · NJ

In 1999, interior lights failed. 10/2001 horn failed, and airbag lights go on/off :apparenlty it is the modular that control all these items and more such as milege, etc. Called dealer. Said chrysler has recall on airbag but not for my year.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Body, Electrical · MI

Efective components include: spark plug wires/ sliding door motor/circuit board//door handles/battery/ignition switch/multifunction switch, door lock motor/ windshield motor/ latch door lift gate, and rear shock absorber and rear struts. Please attach a description of each of these defects and copies of any work you have had performed on the vehicle regarding these defects.

Filed Mar 24, 2001 · Airbags, Lights · NJ

In march my airbag light stayed on and then the windshield wipers failed to work. I then a burning odor came out of the heating unit. I brought it into a chrysler dealership to get fixed. This is the work needed to repair the car. Switch multifuntion, clockspring for airbag. Complete replacement of the bcm due to the airbag malfuntion and wiper malfunction., replaced the multifunction switch. Bcm recontroller reprograming and replaced clock spring to repair air bag lamp coming on. The final cost with labor totaled $843.44 I called chrysler to see if this malfunction would be covered and I was told no. The service department said it is rare that the system fails in a car with my milage. Chrysler was very nasty on the phone and said they would not consider any responsibility towards the payment of the defect. I asked to speak to a manager etc....and I was told that I could not be forwarded to anyone else. I was told by the rep on the phone that the final decision was made. Last week I heard on the radio about an investigation on the possible defects of the vehicles clockspring assembly which provides the electricity for the wipers etc....I did not check to see if it had affected the horn or cruise control because I had not used both during that time. It seems the faulty clockspring possible blew out the electrical system which resulted in the need for a replaced bcm component. I am hoping if this is found to be a defect chrysler will reimburse the $843.44 to me.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · AZ · fire

Vehicle had been to dealer twice , would not start, bought new battery. Next day dead again. Dealer said headlight stayed on that caused battery to be drained. Next night vehicle was burning, flames and smoke from under the hood. Fire department had to cut open hood to get to engine, left side of engine was melted. Vehicle at dealers since then.