| Issue ID | 934946 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10470147 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/07/08 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Headlights go out while driving. After tracking down the culprit it's the headlight switch. It can cause the headlamps to go out entirely while driving. I have repaired it myself but this design flaw can happen at any time. An inexperienced driver can panic and cause an accident. Out of all the american cars i have driven this is the biggest law of concern i have found. The need for sight at night is important. Do to cost or replacement people may not fix when needed putting a lot of cars on the roads with intermittent lights. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDLAND, MI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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