1998 Plymouth Voyager: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Electrical · 168,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 plymouth voyager. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact stated that the headlights, marker lights, speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, temperature gauge, wipers, horn and power locks all stopped working. The contact had to drive at night with no lights for three days. When the lights came back on they functioned intermittently and then shut off for several days. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the body control modular was destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not a safety issue. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. The current mileage was unknown.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Lights · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 plymouth voyager. When the vehicle is turned off, the headlights remain illuminated and occasionally activate automatically. The failure was noticed while driving 15 MPH and it drains the battery. The dealer stated that there were no recalls available and the repair was the contact's responsibility. The federal safety agency campaign id number 99v116000 (exterior lighting:headlights) for the 1999 plymouth voyager was referenced. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Lights · 130,000 miles · IL

When attempting to turn on the headlights, the headlights will flicker on for only a split second then go off. The driver must turn the headlight switch only to a certain point so that the lights will stay on. If the lights flicker, the driver has to turn the lights off, then try again. Twice, while driving at night, the headlights went out, requiring the driver to pull off the road (without lights), then fiddle with the headlight switch to get the headlights to come on again. It is extremely touchy to get them to come on and stay on. This appears to be a safety recall in canada, but not in the us. According to the automobile protection association (in canada) for 1996-2000 models, "headlight switch or relay malfunction in the lower dash panel or steering column can cause the lights to fail to come on, or the electrical system to overheat with smoke and a risk of fire (three cases of smoke and two of fire at time of writing)." see http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?docid=23#top for the information I just referenced.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · AE

There was a recall many years ago in germany on the starter,also have a letter from the chrysler shop the part get replaced on warranty that was many years ago,there never had the part to replace it. Now I am in the states ,in washington, and the recall part failed me. Second: my headlight have a film haze,there is no way to clean it take it apart or anything. We went to used auto part stores every last one has the same problem. I cant see at night,and can cost me an extent. That should be a recall. A new light would cost $ 270.00 plus tax per light. It is on both lights. I am disappointed with the chrysler. I also just read on your web there many other recalls I never knew about it. What can you do for me.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Lights · 80,000 miles · NC

Headlights lens developed a discoloration that reduced the lights illumination an d driver's visibility while driving at night or on dark roads. The entire headlight unit had to be replaced to correct the problem. *ak

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · AZ

My headlights and tail lights come on by themselves when the vehicle is turned off. The local dealership said it was a headlight switch, put in a new one, charged me and it did not fix the problem. Then they said it was a computer. I took it to another dealership and they said it was not the computer, but did not know what the problem was. A third vehicle electrical shop simply had no idea what was causing the lights to come on. So for the past two years, I have removed the fuses from the headlights and only drive the vehicle in the day time. As long as the fuses are not in and I do not turn on the headlights, the problem does not happen. Of course having a car you can't drive at night is a bit of a hindrance.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · AZ

My headlights and tail lights come on by themselves when the vehicle is turned off. The local dealership said it was a headlight switch, put in a new one, charged me and it did not fix the problem. Then they said it was a computer. I took it to another dealership and they said it was not the computer, but did not know what the problem was. A third vehicle electrical shop simply had no idea what was causing the lights to come on. So for the past two years, I have removed the fuses from the headlights and only drive the vehicle in the day time. As long as the fuses are not in and I do not turn on the headlights, the problem does not happen. Of course having a car you can't drive at night is a bit of a hindrance.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · 90,000 miles · NC

The headlight assembly has become very cloudy significantly reducing visibility at night thereby creating a safety hazard. I work in the automotive textile fabric division of a company that does business with chrysler, as well as other mfg. And our fabrics must meet stringent lightfastness requirements as specified by the oem. (by the way the seats look great) the plastics industry should be subject to even higher requirements as this poses a significant safety hazard. I consider chrysler liable for not having stringent enough requirments to prohibit this from happening. Just think $ 550 to fix this, replace headlight assembly is obsurd when the manufacture didn't do their homework!!

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Lights · TX

The inside of the headlight lens was clouded, which reduced visibility while driving.*ak

Filed Jan 1, 2003 · Lights · SC

98 plymouth voyager VIN #[xxx] please be advised that my acrylic head lamps have become pitted via normal driving. I believe this causes loss of visibility during nighttime operation. Visibility may be lowered by more than 50%. I think this may be a common situation in vehicles nationally. Please advise me on the proper steps to rectify. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 30, 2002 · Electrical · OH

While driving vehicle at any speed, some times the speedometer goes out, can't tell how fast vehicle is going. The horn stops blowing and head lights come on and off without warning. Consumer feels there may be an electrical problem. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Lights · FL

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the headlamps on the vehicle. Also stated that the headlamps are deffected because they are braking so bad that you can bearly see the light. Dealer was contacted and stated that there is no recalls out so there is nothing they can do about it. Ts