1998 DODGE CARAVAN Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems

16 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN

16 exterior lightingheadlights complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Exterior Lightingheadlights Complaints

#10190704 | May 14, 2007

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. SHE NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM DUE TO THE PLASTIC COVERING OF THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED YELLOW. SHE STATED THAT EVEN WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON IT IS HARD FOR HER TO SEE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT TO ESTIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE.

#10186890 | April 3, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT COVERS WERE TARNISHED AND DECREASED VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE A NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 96,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.*AK

#10185608 | March 20, 2007

MATERIAL ON HEADLAMPS OF 1998 DODGE CARAVAN IS FOGGING OVER AND IS OBSTRUCTING THE HEADLIGHTS. CONDITION HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVLY WORSE OVER TIME.*AK

#10177988 | January 6, 2007

HEADLAMPS ON 1998 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE CLOUDED OVER SO MUCH THAT IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. RECEIVED TWO ESTIMATES ON REPLACEMENT OF HEADLAMPS. BOTH WERE BETWEEN 600 & 700 DOLLARS. INFORMED BY BOTH MECHANICS THAT REPLACEMENT LAMPS WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY DO THE SAME THING AFTER A NUMBER OF YEARS BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ON PART IN QUESTION FOR THAT YEAR VEHICLE. *NM

#10171920 | October 26, 2006

HEADLIGHTS ARE CLOUDED OVER, LIGHTS ARE DIM, CAN'T SEE WELL AT DARK. POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. *NM

#10166787 | August 28, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT LENSES WERE CLOUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER.

#10155785 | April 20, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE HAVE A FILM OVER THEM WHICH MAKE IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 05/22/06. *JB

#10136549 | September 15, 2005

THE LENSES ON THE HEADLIGHTS OF MY DODGE CARAVAN (1998) HAVE BECOME ALMOST FROSTED DURING THE PAST 3 OR 4 YEARS, WHICH CAUSES INADEQUATE LIGHTING OF ROADS AND INCREASED GLARE. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT BOTH ENTIRE HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED FOR A COST OF $500-600 PLUS LABOR. HE SAID THAT SOME CARAVANS HAVE THIS HAPPEN AND OTHERS DON'T. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY FACTOR AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A RECALL. *NM

#10111557 | February 15, 2005

A THICK FILM IS COVERING THE HEADLIGHT LENS. AS A RESULT, THE LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AT NIGHT. *AK...*AK

#10096175 | October 21, 2004

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE CLOUDY AND CANNOT BE CLEANED. NIGHTTIME DRIVING IS HAZARDOUS.

#10054108 | January 15, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HEAD LIGHTS BECAME DIM AND PROVIDED POOR VISIBILITY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NM THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES WERE ALSO FOGGED. *NM

#10048109 | November 18, 2003

HEADLIGHTS ARE FOGGY. EACH TIME IT RAINS IT BECOMES MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT TIME DRIVING.*AK

#10024980 | June 26, 2003

THE CONSUMER STATED THE LENSES THAT COVERED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE CLOUDY WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED VISIBILITY. *AK *CB *NOLAN

#10010862 | March 21, 2003 Fire

1998 DODGE CARAVAN: (1.)TWICE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS "FLEX PLATE" BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED BREAKING IN THE CENTER IMITATING THE SOUND OF A FAILING MAIN BEARING. UNDER 100,000 MILES. (2.) TRANSMISSION FAILED 100,000 MI., (3.)WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE ENGINE RUNNING - DESTROYED HARNESS. (SPARKS SHOOTING OUT FROM BENEATH VEHICLE - FIRE EXTINGUISHED BEFORE MAJOR DAMAGE @ 110,000 MILES. ,000 MI. ( 4.) HEADLIGHT LENS PLASTIC TURNED MILKY AND INHIBITS PROPER LIGHT PROJECTION - DIFFICULT TO SEE WELL AT NIGHT EVEN WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT. *NLM

#10011417 | March 11, 2003

THE HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF.*JB *TS

#855269 | February 11, 2000

HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH ON LOW BEAMS. THIS CAUESES POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND MADE SOME ADJUSTMENT, BUT CONSUMER STILL FEELS HELIGHTS STILL NOT BRIGHT. DEALER INFORMED THAT IT WAS SET TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, AND NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. *AK

Other 1998 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 82 complaints Air Bags 59 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 42 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 32 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 24 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Electrical System 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 18 complaints Suspensionfront 18 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Steering 16 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 14 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 11 complaints Tires 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 8 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 8 complaints Seats 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Tirestreadbelt 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint

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