Issue ID | 1338825 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10930003 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 20/07/15 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Headlights are dangerously inadequate. Headlights are very dim the beam pattern is very narrow. While driving in the city pedestrians are barely visible in front and to the sides not lit up very dim. Many accidents barely avoided. When driving road is barely visible not lit enough, very dark. Almost drove off road due to poor visibility,very dark. People will lose their lives because of poor headlights. High beams are not any better. Many complaints online. Company jeep chrysler now offer optional hid lighting standard in new vehicles. But not in older version left unfixed and extremely dangerous. Obviously they know it's a problem but won't admit. Headlights must be replaced with upgrade or risk death or serious injury. Headlights are way too dim , like they aren't even on when driving. Must test drive to recognize the problem. All circumstances are dangerous, highway, city, turning, slow, fast. No nighttime visibility. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HYDE PARK, MA |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS3FWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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