2007 Chrysler 300: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 105,000 miles · SC

While driving vehicle all indicator lights on dash flash and headlights go out on vehicle; lights do not come back on when indicators stop flashing; speedometer and tachometer also go to zero; problems have happened on city streets and interstates; while turning and going straight; all occurrences started about one year after purchasing vehicle; dealership never able to replicate the problem; vehicle had 50,227 miles when purchased

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · KY

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the low beams headlights operated intermittently without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel randomly failed causing various gauges to fluctuate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) but was unable to determine when the dealer would be able to supply the part for months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/06/16*lj

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · MD

All of the warning lights (instrument panel) come on while driving and the gauges fluctuates back and forth, headlights go out, the jerks but doesn't lose power. Warning lights and gauges flicker for 30-45 seconds before going out. This has happened several times but could not get it to repeat at the shop. It occurs at various speeds, at various times (mornings and night), from 25-40mph or at highway (interstate) speed. The last time of the occurrence was 11/09/2015 in the morning during rush hour traveling approximately 15mph.

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Electrical · 69,000 miles · MO

All electrical functions flashing...lost radio, headlights, airbag lights flashing, cooler blower stopped. This condition happened to my vehicle multiple times while driving and all different speeds. While driving at night automatic headlight sensor would turn headlights off while traveling. Condition started to happen daily so dealer changed the ignition switch and problem hasn't happened since.

Filed Nov 29, 2012 · Electrical · 80,300 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and heard an explosion in the trunk. The contact exited the vehicle and opened the trunk to discover that the battery exploded. There were no injuries and no property damage. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they advised that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The dealer then replaced the battery. The contact stated the since the replacement of the battery, while driving at various speeds, the interior lighting would fail sporadically. The manufacturer was notified and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 80,300..... Updated 03/08/13 *bf the consumer stated since the battery was replaced, he experienced other problems with the vehicle. While driving, the headlights and taillights would go out completely. All of the instrument panel warning lights would display intermittently and then go out. Updated 03/13/13

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Lights · 47,819 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the headlights would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the front control module would also need to be replaced. The front control module was replaced to no avail. The dealer then reprogrammed and replaced the totally integrated power module (tipm). The failure mileage was 47,819 and the current mileage was 53,537. Updated 07/20/11*lj updated 08/01/11*lj the headlight switch, control module and power module were replaced. Updated 02/01/12