Headlight Concealment Device Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 11 problems related to headlight concealment device (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the Caravan.

1 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 07/04/2007

Lens on headlights fog up with textured surface on outside. Unable to get light through.

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2 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 02/11/2006

The plastic headlight cover has turned opaque and has reduced the output of the headlights by approximately 50%. Due to the reduction of headlight output I have stopped driving the car at night due the low output. I have tried to use auto cleansers but the have not been effective. . I think the headlight plastic lenses should be replaced.

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3 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 08/13/2004

The headlight lenses has produced a thick haze on them. As a result the light were becoming very dim and the consumer had to drive with the high beams on. Please provide additional information.

4 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/25/2004

The headlights lens developed a discoloration that reduced the lights illumination. This caused the vehicle not to pass state inspection. The state inspector charged consumer $155. 00 to clean the lens. The cause of the discoloration was due to the type of plastic material being used.

5 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

The headlights lens developed a cloudy discoloration which reduced the headlights illumination. This resulted in poor visibility. The dealership replaced the entire headlight assembly to correct the problem. The parts were $260. 00 per headlight. The reports stated that this was a common problem in all Caravans.

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6 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

Material headlamps are made of is yellowing/dull to the point that it interferes with your vision at night. We have tried to clean and bluff them. Then we were told to try wet sanding and cleaning them. This helped somewhat for awhile. Replacement for both headlamps cost over $700 to replace. The vehicle runs okay and would like to keep it for awhile longer, but night driving in it is really becoming a problem. I have spoken to several people with vehicles in that age model that are experiencing the same problems.

7 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 11/11/2003

The headlights were made of plastic and have oxidized to the point that the consumer had to drive at night with the high beams on. The consumer stated that the film was so bad that he could not see the bulb inside the cover.

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8 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 10/26/2003

The headlights produce a thick film. As a result, the headlights do not shine through completely.

9 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Failure Date: 06/18/2002

After driving vehicle over a period of time. Vehicles' head light gets debris on them which result in poor visibility. Please provide more details. Ts.

10 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

The plastic headlight lenses contained glazed, which caused poor illumination and resulted in poor visibility. Almost all of these models had the same problem.

11 Headlight Concealment Device problem of the 1999 Dodge Caravan

The plastic headlight lens developed an opaque color that reduced the lights illumination. To correct this problem the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced.


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