Electrical Contacts in the Tail Lamp Housing May Break or Melt on Jeep Grand Cherokee

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Jan 10, 2026

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Problem overview

Electrical contacts in the tail lamp housing tend to break or melt, which can cause the brake lights to fail or work intermittently. Complete inspection of the tail light housing and bulbs is recommended before replacing any parts.

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Average mileage: 148,089 miles

(13,100 - 285,000)

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Electrical Contacts in the Tail Lamp Housing May Break or Melt on Jeep Grand Cherokee

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