2006 Dodge Charger: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · UT

Headlights and dash randomly flicker and shut off while car is on and while driving. Testing indicates the problem is in the headlight switch or wiring to the switch. When headlight switch removed, headlights are in always on mode, and there is no flickering or shutting off. Headlight switch module has been replaced and still flickers with new switch/knob. Dealer unable to find and fix issue due to intermittent nature of problem. Severe problem when driving and night and lights turn off. Problem also is irritating as it looks like I am flashing my lights at other vehicles.

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Electrical · 126,347 miles · IN

I was driving down the road and my lights turned off my headlights and dash lights had to hold my brights on because they wouldnt stay on by themselves, my dash speedometers had kept going up and down as if my car was dying almost hit a deer due to no headlights and driving at night.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 256,000 miles · NC

" takata recall" bought my 2006 dodge charger last march had it for 3 days the engine blew. Replaced the engine with a v6 2008 2.7 with only 57000 . About 6 months after started to get the lightning bolt .then stalling with the lightning bolt while driving 55mph on the highway and in the city it also does it at stop signs and sometimes wont start back right away.. I have no codes no check engine light no warning. My dash lights and head lights flicker especially while driving. We tried everything to fix this I'm very scared to drive my car anywheres.. Please help figure out whats going on with these problems. We already replaced the computer, gas pedal, sensors and the engine. Mileage on the body 260000 on the second engine 63000.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 98,000 miles · NY

My car's engine stalls without warning while driving. I had problems with this when I bought the car within the same week from a used car dealer. It now affects my headlights by making them flash on and off while driving. The car has been in and out of the shop for the past year and no one can seem to find the issue. There is a past time device installed which interfered with the security system. The dealership took out the security system and shortly thereafter the engine stalls began. Engine stalls occur while driving or stopped at traffic lights. It happens randomly but not often. The headlights happen everyday and is getting worse. The vehicle is becoming undrivable but no service tech can find the issue.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Airbags · 155,000 miles · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate and all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle was serviced at milledgeville chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 2818 n columbia st, milledgeville, ga 31061) for the repair of the front driver side air bag. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · IL

Dashboard guage so and headlights lose power.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 112,132 miles · CA

Head lights flash while driving then shut off then come back on. As I down shifted on the freeway the car died and check engine light came on now I'm stuck with a broke down car. It shifted really hard and died at the same time the check engine came on

Filed Feb 27, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 138,000 miles · NY

While driving my headlights, and parking lights flicker like a christmas tree or sometimes just go out, for a few seconds. I notice this happens in the cold weather especially.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 140,000 miles · MI

The headlights on my car started flashing almost every time I turn them on, and this is forcing me to not be able to drive at night. It started with a flash on 12/2/2014, and now it occurs every time I drive the vehicle. I have been told that it could be anything in the front end causing a short and have checked for recalls but this is not a determined recall at this time. The dealership has been no help and wants to charge extra money just to look at it. Considering I have seen many other drivers with the same make/ model/ year vehicle in car forums and blogs regarding this very same issue, I'm hoping this report will help push for an investigation as I have to drive for my employment and do not want to get a traffic ticket for faulty equipment.

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 135,000 miles · NC

Car locked in park in the driveway. While driving in the rain all the dash lights flickered for 2-3 seconds then all lights and gauges shut down this included the headlights as well. While driving 55 miles per hour the car shut itself off I was in heavy traffic at the time. Car is now at the dealership again they cannot find the problem. I still have the same problems with dash lights flickering and the car stopping. Don't know if anyone else is having this problem but the car will also surge forward at a high rate of speed like I have stepped on the gas but my foot would be on the brake. This has happened several times and it scares me to death. These are safety issues that need to be corrected by the manufacture. Dealerships are aware of these issues and have done nothing to correct the problems. This will be the last dodge I purchase even though I like to buy american made. An investigation should be done with so many complaints. I will be calling detroit with these issues.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge charger. While driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the headlights flashed off and on and a pop sound emitted from the brake pedal. The contact attempted to accelerate, but an abnormal sound emitted from the rear tires and smoke appeared. Also, the ABS light illuminated and the power steering and power brakes failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 12,000 miles · TN

This issue started approx 3 weeks ago. The head lights will not stay on they flicker off and on as if I was flashing my lights to alert another driver, when they are actually doing this on its on. This is not only a safety issue, but I'm afraid I will get pulled over by law officials. And my job requires me to have to be at work at night. This is very disturbing when this happens and they stay off at times for 30 to 40 seconds at a time and I'm having to hold the bright light arm to have lights. The passenger airbag light comes on from time to time saying it is not on, and there are brake issues as well.