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Issues with Jeep Grand Cherokee EXTERIOR LIGHTING by Years

The Jeep Grand Cherokee had plenty of problems with various aspects of EXTERIOR LIGHTING as 372 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around HEADLIGHTS. Models of 2000, 2006, 2005 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Browse Jeep Grand Cherokee EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems by years

2019 1 2017 5 2016 2 2015 14 2014 37 2013 18 2012 29 2011 36 2009 3 2008 14 2007 18 2006 59 2005 51 2004 25 2003 15 2002 19 2001 26 2000 72 1999 35

Do Jeep Grand Cherokee models have EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems?

Below you may see the EXTERIOR LIGHTING components and the number of complaints they received.

HEADLIGHTS 36 BRAKE LIGHTS 30 TAIL LIGHTS 18 TURN SIGNAL 13 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 7 SWITCH 6 SWITCH 5 BACK UP LIGHTS 3 SWITCH 3 SWITCH 1 FLASHER UNIT 1

Worst Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee July 16, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 54000 miles

While motoring along, my wife and i noticed an acrid smell which became more and more intense until our eyes began to burn and it became clear that th...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee July 18, 2008 Victims: 1 Mileage: 90000 miles

I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee limited and this is the second that i have worked on and i have noticed that the license plate lights wiring harness...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee January 7, 2015 Victims: 1

On jan 7, 2015, while i was driving towards the garage, my vehicle (grand cherokee 2013) suddenly (unexpectedly) accelerated and, although i pressed t...

Recently reported EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems on Jeep Grand Cherokee

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

While in motion, smoke started coming out of the front part of the roof inside the vehicle. after a couple of minutes, the passenger side visor began melting of its hinge until it fell off, then a flame began to come out of the hole where the sun visor is attached. this occurred even after visors were changed due to previous recall.*jb

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

I have been dealing with this jeep grand cherokee issue for years now. at one point there was a recall on the ignition switch and it was replaced at the local chrysler dealer. the issue i have is identical to the one in the link attached. up until a few weeks ago, i lived with it. now the issue has turned dangerous because it also affects the ability to brake and turn. when the brakes seemed compromised, i took the jeep in for repair but they were not able to duplicate the issue. i picked it up last week from the repair shop and today it was the power steering that went out along with the usual dash panel function going out. i realize that this is an older jeep but it seems chrysler should still be responsible for the vehicle safety. https://www.mcall.com/news/watchdog/mc-jeep-cherokee-dashboard-shutoff-ignition-recall-watchdog-20141213-column.html this article describes the exact issues i have seen repeatedly. now that the loss of power steering and braking assist have both happened over the last several weeks while driving (supposedly fixed by the ignition switch recall), this jeep is too dangerous ...

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Memory seats no longer work, therefore causing my seat to be out of whack and i can not sit right. my engine began to make a ticking noise out of nowhere, meaning something is wrong. one headlight is out but isn't and causes my bright to be on at all times. when using my light i now cannot use my actual brights. *pm

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

My jeep.grand cherokee 2016 75th anniversary front lights stopped working ... first it was the left and now the right, in 10/29 i took my car to the jeep dealer for the first problem and they told me that my warranty had expired, jus 40 k miles, today 12/9 the right does not work. and they are not responsible for the problem.

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

At random times while driving, while in park, and just after startup, all dashboard gauges, lights, and power goes out, headlights turn off, but the engine still runs. i cannot see what is in front of me at night, i cannot tell my speed, i cannot see my fuel level, etc. the outage lasts from 2-30 seconds before every single warning light will illuminate for a few seconds, or flicker on and off, and then return to normal. i replaced the ignition 2 years ago from a previous recall notice. this is extremely dangerous because i never know when it will happen, it could happen at night on a heavily trafficked street and i lose all power and lights!

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 jeep grand cherokee. while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the headlight covers were cracked. the contact was concerned that the headlights may overheat and cause a fire. the vehicle was taken to elgin chrysler dodge jeep ram (1010 e chicago st, elgin, il 60120, (847) 697-0900) where they informed the contact that there was no failure and she was at fault. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The headlights and dashboard lights have started to flicker on and off. numerous times the headlights and dashboard lights have completely turned off while driving or even while parked/

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Factory wiring harness, and any other harness for towing doesn't operate unless dealer programs to computer..the cost is $135???. factory installed trai.er took up harness should already be activated..no other make of vehicle requires this..why jeeps..?? or our dealerships not informing and using it for a way to make more money? please investigate problem..owners need to be informed of this before purchasing vehicles..thank you.

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Headlight illumination at night is terrible. if on a highway with no additional lighting your visibility is dangerously low even when using the high beams and fog lights. if inclement weather like raining, make visibility even worse. a recall and upgrade to the headlights should be issued.

The EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

My family (1 year old, 4 year old, dog, wife, and i) were driving from nc to ny. we stopped outside of erie so i could get some food and my wife could walk the dog. for a few minutes she told by the car with the door open walking the dog while i got food. we got back in the car and she said something smelled funny. i looked around and saw nothing so we headed back on i-90. as soon as we got on the highway we saw smoke and pulled off immediately. we got the kids and dog out away from the jeep and i went back to see what was going on. i noticed now the back seat was smoking and realized it was the pillow that my wife had put by her feet. in the little amount of time that the pillow was down there with the door open it caught the pillow on fire which then caught the dogs bed on fire. i replaced the light and checked it and noticed within seconds it get burning hot and there is no cover or protection from this bulb at all.