2014 Jeep Compass: Headlights not bright
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Compass report: headlights not bright. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 0 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2014 Compass in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11580086 (filed 03/29/2024): “Passenger air bag fault randomly causes warning light. tipm causing headlights to randomly shut off and flicker when driving at night. both high and low beams. randomly affects passenger and drivers headlights at different times, sometimes shutting off all lig…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11439222 (filed 11/03/2021): “Driving vehicle and a torrential down pour of water came out of the front interior light which is located at the windshield . the water fell onto the entire entire of the car onto me driving and almost caused an accident as i was shocked and surprised. i have …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: upgrade head lights (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $700 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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