Five problems related to headlight concealment device have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The plastic used in the headlight lens covers becomes brown with exposure to the sun. This is a dangerous problem and the only remedy that I have found is to purchase new headlight assemblies for about $200 each. This is unacceptable since the problem is due to the improper selection by the auto manufacturer of the correct polymer used to create the lenses.
I own a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The plastic covers on the headlights are getting so distorted that its getting hard to see at night. I have tried everything I could to clean them, but nothing works. Its starting to become a safety problem.
I own a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The headlight lenses have turned opaque (about 15% reduction in light transmission, using a standard photographic light meter). I have tried to polish this opacity "off" the lenses, using standard consumer plastic polishes, but the problem seems to be in the plastic itself and not a surface defect. I contacted Chrysler (1-800-992-1997) and talked to "chris, employee #6cm. I was informed that Chrysler considered this a "maintenance" problem. I consider the fact that approximatly 15% of the light energy produced by the head light bulbs is not making it's way onto the road surface when I use my headlights, a safety mater, and request that you look into this problem. Thank you, peter campbell.
Headlight lens have deteriorated so severely over a 3 year period that seeing at night is significantly reduced. Tried cleaning lens,but did not work. This is a severe safety factor.
The headlight lens fogged, creating a safety hazard because there was reduced visibility of 50% at night. The fog in the plasticity in the lens itself. Has not been to a dealer, no repairs have been made. Called Chrysler ,and it was out of warranty, and they would not replace the lens.