There has been numerous issues that affected my safety while driving and had to make costly repairs and replacements while on going. Alternator and serpentine belt broke out and all my coolant leaked out. had to stop in the middle of the street several Times by force having the abs, check engine light turn on having to turn the car off. Transmission shifter was so faulty I couldn’t pull out of park needing to replace it. Air leaks in the engine, electrical surges effecting headlights low beams I can’t see anything at night, dashboard and radio. The windows are has so much glare from sun light to other cars at night I almost cannot see ahead of me almost blinding me. The car constantly over heated. I’ve changed the battery, exhaust pipes, put breaks on it, ignition coils upper and lower intakes manifold but still proceeds to present me with a check engine light needing to unplug my battery to recent the car which turns off my eco system. Gas consumption is little to much at times The air bags light in the dashboard usually turn on constantly when adjusting the driver and passenger seat.
2011 Dodge Charger: headlights failing or too dim
172 of the 695 complaints about the 2011 Dodge Charger describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 172
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- typical repair cost reported
- $790
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- recalls
- 1
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the front headlamps failed to provide adequate illumination while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the front headlamp bulbs and ballasts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Both low headlights went out while driving at night. I have changed the bulbs out multiple times and the continue to blow out.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving, the driver-side headlight failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the headlight was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic but the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The dealer or the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The low beam left front headlight keeps going out every few months. It burns out and when I replace the bulb the harness looks hot and frayed. I keep loosing visibility while driving at night. Dodge stated I need a new headlamp harness. There are no warning lights present.
The headlights, one or both, arbitrarily go out while driving at night.
Front headlights go out randomly as the vehicle warms up. Appears to be related to the 2011/2012 headlamp recall 12V‑042 but my vehicle is not coming up on the notification list. Loss of headlights decreases ability to see and increases the risk of an accident. No dash messages, no computer messages. Lamps work when initially turned on so vehicle hasn't failed any safety inspections. All obvious checks provide no possible reason for this issue.
Passenger side headlight has gone out 4 times in the past 4 months. When changed/fixed, each headlight bulb is burnt and 2 out of the 4 have busted inside the headlight assembly. It is the correct bulb/voltage and certified orem replacement headlight bulbs for the low beam. Each bulb last only 4-6 weeks. No signs of moisture in the headlamp assembly or faulty installation.
The driver's side low beam will come on then go off. After awhile it comes back on for a few seconds then goes out again. The vehicle can be sitting running or going down the road and will do the same thing.
One or both low-beam headlights cut off while operating vehicle. The manufacturer has released a safety recall that applies to my vehicle, however, it is not registered to my VIN at the moment. The recall number is p08 / the federal safety agency 14v‑101. This has been a recurring issue.
While driving on smooth or rough roads, highways, city streets or even parked with low beams on every time one light will start to flicker and go out completely and will not come back on until light switch is turned off and back on. First was driver side for a week or two, but now stays on. But as soon as the driver quit flickering now the passenger side does it all the time not a day for the last 4 months has it not turned off. Doesn't matter if lights on auto or manually turned on this happens. The amount of time it takes to happens ranges from few seconds to 20 min. Dealer acts as if they don't know what I'm talking about never heard of such a problem and can't duplicate problem so can't get fixed. This goes for me and thousands of others with same issue we now can't drive vehicle at night or take a risk that could either get us a ticket for no headlight or could be in a driving situation being pitch black out no city lights to help see making a turn and lights go out. That is a for sure wreck or even death. I do know of a recall for this police charger just mine isn't the right type so why not make it for all types. A problem is a problem no matter what, but I guess our safety isn't as important because if it was then this should be taken care of.
Headlamp (low beam projection)repeatedly shuts off after few minutes driving. I know that some police vehicles have this problem and they have been recalled. Can no longer use my personal car after sunset. Local dealer will repair but at my expense. This is a big deal safety issue that I shouldn't have to worry about.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.
- Risk
- Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See the federal safety agency recall 12V‑042.
Recall number 14V101000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Charger headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
172 of 695 owner complaints about the 2011 Dodge Charger (25%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $790 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Dodge Charger?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Dodge Charger
ABS 105Stalling 69Fire or smoke 52Fuel smell 46Check engine light 40Fuel leak 39Fuel pump 38Loss of power 37Won't start 34Power steering loss 25Whining noise 24Engine failure 21Wipers 21Overheating 19Warning lights 19Airbag light 17Door locks 10Battery drain 9No deployment 8Steering lock-up 8Jerking 6Key fob 6Adaptive cruise 5Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5
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