1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lights Problems
21 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Owner Complaints (21)
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT 4:30 AM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, THEN CAME BACK ON, SEVERAL TIMES, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE, WE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO, AND IT APPEARED TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA, AND THEY ARE AWARE OF NO RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT AFTER CONDUCTING A WEB SEARCH, I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, HOPEFULLY NO ONE WILL BE INJURED BEFORE THIS DEFECT CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. *TR
BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE SO DISCOLORED AND FOGGY THAT IT CUTS DOWN NIGHT TIME DRIVING VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN 50% OF ITS ORIGNAL BRIGHTNES/. 996 JEEP GRAND,CHEROKEE, 4FX58S3TC335842. *AK
THE BULBS THAT ILLIMINATED THE SWITCH ENABLING THE CONSUMER TO TURN ON THE FOG LIGHT, DIM THE PANEL LIGHT, AND LOCATE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, BURNT OUT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE AND UTILIZE THE COMPONENTS. THE BULBS COULD NOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR AFTER MARKET.*AK
CONSUMER STATES STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE 1/8 OF MILE, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED A HEAVY SMOKE UNDER THE DASH, WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
VEHICLE FAILED VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO HEADLAMP LENSES BEING DISCOLORED DUE TO EXPOSING CAR TO SUNLIGHT. I AM CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MONDAY MORNING.*AK
THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLASH ON AND OFF AND THE LIGHT IS VERY BRIGHT. THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE FUSES SO THE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM
CONSUMER STATED THE ALARM ON DASH KEEPS INDCATED THE DOORS ARE OPEN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM
DASH LIGHT'S BRIGHTEN AND DIM ON THEIR OWN. *AK
WHEN ADJUSTING HEAD LIGHTS FROM HIGH TO LOW BEAMS, AND WHEN THE DIMMER IS ADJUSTED, HEADLIGHTS BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
THE HEADLIGHT SHINES UNSTEADILY AND EXPERIENCING FLICKERING, AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN (#08-26-96 REV.A). YH
WHEN VEHICLE GETS WARM THE HEADLIGHTS WILL BEGIN TO TURN ON AND OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISIBLITY. DEALER WILL REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, PART ON BACKORDER. *AK
REAR TAIL LIGHT WIRING FAILED.
REAR TAIL LIGHTS LEAKING WATER CREATING MOISTURE INSIDE LENSE.
TURN SIGNAL BULB FAILED.
REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FAILED.
REAR LAMP FAILURE.
LEFT HEAD LAMP FAILED.
TIME DELAY SENSOR FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS DEFECTIVE.
TURN SIGNAL FLASHES QUICKLY.
ONE HEADLIGHT IS BRIGHTER THAN THE OTHER ONE.
HEADLIGHTS SWITCH INOPERATIVE.