Jeep Compass owners have reported 2 problems related to headlight switch (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The interior instrument panel and console lighting will not dim at night. This leads to a blinding situation. The dimmer switch functions only intermittently but the ip lights will go full bright after a short while after a vehicle restart. This occurs whether or not the car is moving or parked. Headlights are switched on to auto. The lights behave this way day or night. Appears to be a sensor issue.
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The interior instrument panel and console lighting will not dim at night. This leads to a blinding situation. The dimmer switch functions only intermittently but the ip lights will go full bright after a short while after a vehicle restart. This occurs whether or not the car is moving or parked. Headlights are switched on. The lights behave this way day or night. I noticed the problem after taking delivery on 9-27-2017.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Back Up Lights problems |