2011 Dodge Charger Headlights Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- exterior lighting · 5 records
- beam headlights · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- side headlight · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate while driving at night. The contact also noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], texarkana, tx 75503, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the power distribution center fuse…
Fire reported
ODI 11114503
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlights worked intermittently and later seized completely. The contact had to use the high beam headlights only. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 11180095
Headlights · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger side headlight went out without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness melted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 68,224.
Fire reported
ODI 10967805
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the low beam headlights randomly shorted out without warning. The contact had to apply the high beam headlights each time the failure recurred. The contact attempted the manual and automatic modes for the low beam head lights. The failure progressed to the driver side headlights and the passenger side headlights randomly shorted out. The dealer was…
ODI 10837831
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side headlights failed intermittently. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and 14v634000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10669125
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10621361
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting:headlights) and stated that the recall part was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part was to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10643931
Air Bags · Electrical System · Headlights
Dodge dealer is refusing to repair a recall issued: po8 / nhtsa / 14v-101. The dealers excuse is that chrysler corp. Is only allowing 2 shipments of recall repair parts per week. Chrysler corp. Also did not notify me of recalls: 12v042000, 12v197000, 13v118000. *tr
ODI 10595702
Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the wiring harness connector needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notice related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v101000(headlights). The contact stated that the vehicle was not…
ODI 10593649
Electrical System · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the front passenger side headlight burned out on three different occasions. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for all three repairs to replace the bulb. However, the failure recurred. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (electrical). The contact notified the dealer and they indicated that the…
ODI 10641297
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10621303
Electrical System · Headlights
Wiring harness of headlight overheated and caused harness to melt. I have no headlights. Took car to bob allen in frankfort and they informed that there is a recall for this issue but my car is not included in the recall and there is nothing that they will do. Yet this is a safety hazard and it should be fixed at no cost since they are having this issue with other cars. *js
ODI 10579582
Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting: headlights); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer could not provide an estimated date of arrival. The contact attempted to schedule an appointment with the dealer for months. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10621328
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Multiple incidents of headlamp burning out in rapid succession. Replaced each time with new only to happen again. Wires on harness for headlamp are melting, causing burnout. Dealer wants to charge to replace "headlamp assembly" (pn 57010411ae/ac/ad), but there is a recall on police models for this exact issue under chrysler m01 recall/nhtsa recall 12v042000. Chrysler says recall complete and refuses to fix for free,…
ODI 10551126
Headlights · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver side headlight intermittently failed. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10763114
Headlights
2011 dodge charger. Consumer writes in regards to faulty headlight and requests both headlights to be replaced at the same time. *smd the consumer sent in a copy of the recall notice and the invoice. *jb
ODI 10617528
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Upon starting the vehicle during daylight hours, the auto light control was on for the vehicles low beam headlight use. As time went on, and a few stops were made, a plastic aroma was noticed several times during frequent stopping between traffic lights. The vehicle's evic messaging system was checked for any overheating issues due to the high temperatures of the day. Nothing was out of the ordinary. Several…
Fire reported
ODI 10464220