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Dodge Charger Headlights Problems

22
Owner complaint records in our dataset
4
Years with records
2006–2012
Stored years

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 22 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 4 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • failure recurred · 5 records
  • exterior lighting · 5 records
  • beam headlights · 4 records
  • failure mileage · 4 records
  • needed replaced · 4 records
  • passenger side · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
30–60k mi3
1–30k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • July 27, 2018 · 108,000 miles

    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

    2011 records in this system

  • July 10, 2018

    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

    2011 records in this system

  • March 21, 2017 · 68,224 miles

    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

    2011 records in this system

  • October 19, 2016 · 45,000 miles

    Headlights

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired by the previous owner per an unknown recall regarding the plug in part for the headlight, which was melting. After the contact took ownership of the vehicle, the failure recurred. The contact called jim cogdill dodge chrysler jeep ram (8544 kingston pike, knoxville, tn 37919, [redacted]) and was informed that nothing could be…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11141491

    2012 records in this system

  • July 31, 2016

    Electrical System · Headlights · Interior Lighting

    DASHBOARD GUAGE SO AND HEADLIGHTS LOSE POWER.

    ODI 10934010

    2006 records in this system

  • November 10, 2015 · 120,000 miles

    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

    2011 records in this system

  • May 15, 2015

    Headlights · Visibility

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. The contact stated that the windows were not functioning and the headlamps failed to respond. The contact had to restart the vehicle for it to return to normal. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount…

    ODI 10818150

    2008 records in this system

  • November 3, 2014 · 55,000 miles

    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

    2011 records in this system