B162F on Jeep

Right low beam headlamp control circuit fault (Jeep)

Severity: Severity not verified — if the car runs badly, have it inspected

We did not read a manual for the severity, but the owner reports in the sources describe the low beams going out while driving.

Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Jeep. For what B162F means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B162F guide.

What's different on Jeep

Jeep

2019–2020 · Renegade
Supported by vehicle data
Jeep bulletin S2008000125 covers an intermittent low beam headlamp out message with B162F-64. Only the summary was read.
2008–2010 · Wrangler
Supported by vehicle data
Owner complaints read B162F as right low beam control circuit low and link it to the TIPM.

S2008000125Status unverified
Jeep Renegade intermittent low beam headlamp out message with B162F-64 or B1638-64
2019–2020renegade · NHTSA 10180223
2019-2021 Renegade (also 500X). Summary names the message and DTCs only.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

Sources and review

Chrysler S2008000125: Jeep Renegade intermittent low beam headlamp out message with B162F-64 or B1638-64 — NHTSA (manufacturer communication)
NHTSA complaint ODI 10928474: Jeep Wrangler 2-dr 4x4 2008 — NHTSA (owner complaint)

Last reviewed: October 16, 2026
Written by: Saurabh K.
Editorial review: Pending
Technician review: Technician review pending

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