Headlights problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

16 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2009

The amount of light that our headlights emit is very low and creates significant difficulty with visibility at night.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2007

- 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.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2007

Material on headlamps of 1998 Dodge Caravan is fogging over and is obstructing the headlights. Condition has been getting progressivly worse over time.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2006

Headlights are clouded over, lights are dim, can't see well at dark. Potential for an accident.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2006

: the contact stated the headlight lenses were clouded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2006

: 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.

7 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2005

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.

8 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2004

A thick film is covering the headlight lens. As a result, the lights are very dim at night. . . .

9 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2004

Plastic headlight covers are cloudy and cannot be cleaned. Nighttime driving is hazardous.

10 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2003

Headlights are foggy. Each time it rains it becomes more difficult to see at night time driving.

11 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2003

The head lights flickered on and off.

12 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2002

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.

13 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

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.

14 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 12/15/1997

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.

15 Headlights problem

While driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle's head lights became dim and provided poor visibility. The dealership has been notified. The head light lenses were also fogged.

16 Headlights problem

The consumer stated the lenses that covered the headlights were cloudy which resulted in reduced visibility. *nolan.


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