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.
2011 Dodge Charger lights complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While operating the vehicle, both the driver and passenger side low beam headlights suddenly shut off. After turning the headlight switch off and back on, the headlights operated normally. The cause of the failure was not determined. Additionally, the fog lights also failed to operate. Wysup dodge jeep (115 s. Grand ave, pullman, wa) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was invalid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight continued to fail after being replaced. In order for the headlights to operate correctly, the contact had to hit the headlight assembly with his hand. Upon starting the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle abruptly jerked forward. The vehicle resumed normal operation after the initial jerk movement. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.
My vehicle is having all of the problems associated with the p08 recall. My low beam headlights intermittently go out while driving at night. Completely dangerous for me to drive this way. Factory says my vehicle VIN is not part of the recall. I believe that you clearly missed diagnosed what vehicles were effected as mine is. Please help!
When I start the vehicle, the low beams work normally. Within five minutes of lights being on, whether idle or during driving, they will turn off on there own. I am then forced to use high beams in order to have lighting at night.
When I am driving my vehicle either one or both headlights will go out. I am able to flip them off and they will turn back on but continue to go out as I am driving. This occurs during all driving conditions, highway, city, stationary, moving, accelerating, breaking.
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.
While driving lights shut off, I switch from auto to on, to turn lights back on, lights flicker slightly as well. Car taken dealership changed car battery, key fog, and shortened wires to liggts. Problem is not fixed.
2011 dodge charger r/t 5.7l hemi with automatic high beams. Headlight(low beam) intermittently goes out and sometimes when switching from high to low beam the low bean doesn't function and one must turn off the lights manually and re-engage them to work.
The driver's side hid low beam will randomly turn off. Upon using the toggle switch to turn both lights off and back to the on position, the failed headlamp will re-illuminate until it fails again. This appears to be an issue with the ballast, not the bulb.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical failure with the vehicle. The low beam headlights shorted out and failed to illuminate without warning. The dealer (fremont motor rock springs chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, 1900 foothill blvd, rock springs, wy 82901, (307) 228-2091) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the front passenger headlight failed on several occasions. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The cause of the failure was not specified. The failure mileage was unknown.
My low beam on the the car had gone out and will do so after having the car on for a few minutes then the light will come back on if I turn them off and it will turn off again. Some times the lights will stay on for hours and other times they turn off within a couple minutes and usually one light goes first and the other shortly after
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 (1102 walton dr, texarkana, tx 75503, (903) 716-0600) where the contact was informed that the power distribution center fuse needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred because the incorrect fuse was installed and other electrical shorts occurred in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Several times, the car has stalled while driving. I have had to come to a complete stop, restart the engine and it has gone away. In the last 18 months I have noticed on random occasions, when doing a left turn, it feels like the power steering is no longer working, and this only happens on left turns. Finally, I have some strange electrical issues happening, sometimes my left low beam will work, other days it won't. Now the sound to the speakers have stopped, and then today, I left to go to work, my car won't start, all I have is an illuminated etc light and nothing. I have tried getting dodge to look at it repeatedly, it is clearly a wiring electrical fault, they keep telling me nothing is under real, and I keep putting money after money into the car, and I think its going to get me hurt one day.
My 2011 dodge charger had the po8 recall done in july of 2014 at about 48000 miles now at 94000 miles the same problem has occurred. I was told the fix will be $440.+ tax as the problem is a voltage drop in the harness that was installed and not the original melted wiring that caused the po8 recall. I thought faulty wiring causing loss of headlights was a safety issue.
At night or when hid headlights are on for about 30 minutes, one of the headlights will turn off, leaving only one light on. If I stop the car and turn off the ignition and restart the car both lights will be on. Also if I turn off the headlight switch for a moment and then back to the on position both headlights come back on. At first I thought I had a burnt out bulb and I took the car to firestone to get a replacement bulb, but they said both headlights work and could not duplicate the problem. I took it to a dodge dealership and they could not find a problem. This problem still occurs. Neither firestone or dodge charged me anything for the check. They both said "no problem found". Now dodge sent me a recall notice for an alternator problem. I wonder if this is related.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While the vehicle was stationary, the interior lighting dimmed and the contact noticed that the headlights were not illuminated. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights did not work at all. There was a complete loss of headlight functionality, which prompted the contact to have the vehicle inspected at pep boys in edgewater park, new jersey. The contact stated that the low beam headlight bulbs were removed and reinserted because they were not the source of the failure. In addition, the fuses were inspected but the failure could not be determined directly. Pep boys located the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) and referred the contact to the dealer. An unknown dodge dealer in lumberton, new jersey was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the contact's VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and agreed with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
While driving on a main thouroughfare, the engine stalled.( there was no warning that there was a problem, no warning lights were on.) the electronic throttle control warning light came on, and then all elec power went out. Leaving the car without lights/flashers. Upon investigation, the alternator failed, shorting out the electrical system and killing/destroying the battery. The alternator shouldn't do this. I found that dodge had a recall ( p-60) on their v-6 models for this very same issue. My car is a v-8. I was lucky I wasn't driving on a major highway or at night as the car had no way iof indicating distress to other drivers and the headlights didn't work. There is a clear defect in the alternators of these cars, its only a matter of time before someone is injured or killed.
Led taillights are going out, and cannot be replaced by consumers
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the low beam headlamps went out without warning. The contact stated that the lights worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ballast needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting) because the headlights were high intensity discharge lights. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 05/10/17*lj
I noticed there is a recall on exterior headlights on 2011 dodge chargers, manufactured between may 2010 and november 2011 my charger r/t max was manufactured in that time. But this recall is not noted to my VIN #, I looked into it the recall is on exterior headlights is on the right side of the chargers manufactured in the time noted above, that is exactly the problem in my vehicle manufactured in the same time frame. When I start my car the lights turns on, but after I begin driving they turn off on the right side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, both low beam headlights became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v101000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
There is a recall for 2011 dodge chargers concerning a wiring harness that effects the low beam headlights. For some reason, only certain models were included in the recall. My model (r/t) is not included in the recall but I'm having the exact same problem that is listed in the recall. The recall number is po8
While driving on interstate doing 65 MPH (and once while doing 25 MPH) my lights, stereo and speedometer went out and car speed decreased. All lights on the dash light up/flash then after a few seconds everything go back to normal. Have happened several times while driving. And on two occasions the power steering fuses had to be replaced because they keep getting blown out. Have had alternator exchanged at last recall. Fearful that vehicle may stop in the line of traffic on the highway! Have video of incident as it was happening. No pictures
On several occasions vehicle lost power while driving on city street at about 40mph. Had to utilize manual transmission to operate vehicle. Didn't think anything of it, thought it was my fault. Happened to my daughter also while she was driving as well. Vehicle only has 70k miles, this occurred at about 62k miles. Low beam lights also going out occasionally. Have never received recall information regarding these issues but having these issues non the less.
While driving my 2011 rt awd dodge charger on the freeway, at approximately 65 MPH, all of the lights (including, the dash lights, the radio, the headlights, I am unsure if the rear running lights were involved) shut off momentarily (3-5 seconds). During that time I noticed a change in the steering, the wheel became stiff like the power steering was off. I let my foot off of the gas pedal but did not brake so I'm not sure if the power brakes were affected, but assume they were. It sounds a lot like the alternator failure recall involving the 6 cylinder models with the 160 amp alternator. (I believe this is the same alternator that was used in the r/t 5.7l hemi model) the power came back on and I drove the last 4-5 miles home without further incident. I am apprehensive about driving on the freeway now. Loosing the ability to steer and brake at freeway speed could end in an accident. As an added note, when I arrived home I checked to see if there was any smell (electrical) near the engine, there was not.
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