This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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While driving at 65 mph headlights failed. Consumer used the hazard lights while stopping on the shoulder of the highway. After a few minutes the headlights began to work normally again. This problem occurred more than twice with this vehicle.
While driving on a narrow curve in the mountains, consumer briefly flashed the headlights to high beams, upon releasing them to the normal position, the headlights went out completely leaving the consumer to drive at night without headlights, a few seconds later, the lights came back on, the mechanic removed the steering assembly and replaced a switch, however shortly thereafter the headlights went out again, consumer states the problem has recurred for the third time.
While driving the headlights suddenly went out and there was a clicking noise, about one minute later the headlights came on momentarily and then off again several time, eventually the low beams came on. Nlm
While driving the headlights suddenly went out and there was a clicking noise, about one minute later the headlights came on momentarily and then off again several time, eventually the low beams came on. Nlm
Intermittently after driving about two hours headlights go out. Sometimes lights come back on right away, and sometimes driver has to turn vehicle off for a few moments before lights come back on. Headlight switch was replaced by the dealership. On March 21st of this year, the problem started again.
- Northport, AL, USA
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Headlight went out when consumer tried to put the high beams on causing him to scrap vehicle on guardrail when pulling of the street due to poor visibility. Nlm
Headlight went out when consumer tried to put the high beams on causing him to scrap vehicle on guardrail when pulling of the street due to poor visibility. Nlm
High beam headlights will not stay activated. Must hold control lever for high beam, when control level is released headlights return to low beam. Cannot see distant objects at night.
When driving vehicle for about 1-2 hours headlights will become inoperative, causing loss visibility. Consumer has to wait overnight in order for headlights to become operative.dealer cannot find problem, has already replaced headlight switch twice/light control module/keypad, and circuit breaker, defect still occurring.
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- Middleburg Heights, OH, USA