- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The 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.
Lights
1997 Dodge Avenger Lighting problems
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Avenger's lights with NHTSA - 9% of all its complaints, most recently on September 26, 2007. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Lighting recalls for the 1997 Dodge Avenger
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Lighting complaints
The original head lights are warn, deteriorated, and don't laminate driving at night, high beams are equal to all other cars low beams. The lumiuns don't get out, because of the defective lens cover. I was told that all caravans around the date of 1997 have this problem. I was told that you have to replace them at a cost of around $200.00 Each. They are a safety issue at night, a real hazard, and they are a manufacturing defect. Should be replaced by corp/ dealer. *Tr
The headlights of this car are so fogged over (milky) that I can not drive this car at night. In the event that I do drive at night I must use my high beams, but it is still very difficult to see. *Jb
Headlights lens developed a cloudy discoloration that reduced the light illumination. The lens could not be cleaned or replaced because it was a sealed unit. The entire headlight assembly had to be replaced, which was very costly.*Ak
When I bought this vehicle it had 53,925 miles. I noticed that the headlights had some type of haze (or moisture) inside of them. I went to the local dodge dealer and asked about the problem. They said the lights are a sealed unit and that if I would like to purchase new ones they would be $325 each. The problem with the headlights is not so much that they are an eye sore, but that they are a safety hazard. The moisture on my headlights never goes away. Therefore, affecting the brilliance of the light...
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emitting from the bulb. I have to drive with high-beams on to be able to see the road. This is not a problem with only my vehicle. I see moisture inside of about 80 percent of the avengers I pass on the road. The coverage over the headlight lenses just gets worse as time goes by. The light emitting from the headlights becomes dimmer and dimmer. With regular beams at night, it is almost impossible to see everything a driver is supposed to. These headlights are a big problem with this car. They are a safety hazard that should be taken care of. Paying $750 to fix a manufacturers' safety defect is not reasonable. Please look into this. Mr
The housings for the headlights are supposed to be sealed. Moisture has formed inside of the units and limits the effectiveness of the lights, creating an unsafe driving situation at night. The only way to fix the problem,the units cannot be oppened for cleaning, is to buy new units for $300 each. This is unreasonable and irresponsible design and manufacturing. *Ak
Headlight switch and wiring have melted down to the plastic. Please provide additional information. *Ak
Turn signal lever failed resulting in wipers engaging.
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED.
Dodge Avenger lighting complaints by year
Avenger lighting problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data