2013 Dodge Charger: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 76,850 miles · ID

Slight 'miss' at idle all the time intermittent weak starting odd 'sometimes' problems: 1-cruise control won't come on at all 2-if cruise is on, will not decelerate car on a decline (always above speeds of 55mph intermittent at speeds 55 and below) 3-u connect problems-no bluetooth, passenger door unlock inoperative from outside passenger or driver door at handles(must push button on door panel or on fob)no power at USB or has power but not sensing accessory at USB, no audio from audio port (2013 charger not on compatible vehicles list for any u connect so why did it get installed?) 4-menu up down ^ buttons on steering wheel don't work 5-burning electrical/rubber smell inside car 5.5-air handler switching problems defrost/floor/dash (seems like defrost always on) 5.75-headlights dim/brighten while in use 5.8-power train probs intermittent(feels like it's towing something behind it as far as power to vehicle from engine) 5.85-overall shifting probs delayed or lacking in power or hard shifting both from park into gear and automatic shifting through gears most noticeable from park into any gear 5.9-while in park at idle traction control light comes on 5.95-engine hesitates causing the vehicle to 'jerk' as if brakes were applied, without warning, not at any specific time (long drive, short drive, reverse, overdrive, hot, cold, whenever) none of the above have ever caused it to throw a code, so have been undetectable by dealership. Except the u connect items which they said should be fixed by updates and weren't. (6&7-before thermostat replaced(just now)) 6-heater fan sounds like it's working but isn't and will suddenly come on full speed 7-heat will blow at good temp. Then suddenly be too hot and burn my hands on steering wheel all 'documentation' is in video.cant upload. Happened since purchased new. All recalls addressed. Mileage now 76850. Thanks.

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the battery saver mode light illuminated and several axillary functions like the radio and headlights shut off. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced and was not part of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Electrical · 21,547 miles · WI

I am in receipt of safety recall p60/the federal safety agency 14v‑634 I own a 2013 dodge charger se 3.6l engine, wa580 5-spd transmission. On thursday, january 29, 2015, while traveling from la valle, wi to tomah, wi, I noticed my headlights flickering when the brakes were applied. On friday, january 31, 2015, I emailed a note to chrysler assistance that I had received notification of recall about 2 months prior, with no further communications from chrysler. On sunday, feb 1, 2015, traveling round trip from tomah, wi to la valle, wi and back, I noticed my headlights malfunctioning again while applying the brakes. On monday, feb 2, 2015, I had my car in for a regular scheduled servicing. I asked if they had any information regarding the recall, to which they indicated that they know about it, but did not have any new information either. They offered to load test my battery, which was fine, indicating that I could continue to drive the car. Later in the day on feb 2, I received an email from chrysler assistance indicating that my complaint had been forwarded to their special tracking department, and that once the parts are available, I would be notified. I would like the federal safety agency to look into why chrysler has not been able to arrange either a better part or an alternate solution to remedy the recall. I do not normally drive the car much after dark, but to be stalled somewhere out in the country when it's 20- zero outside would put the safety of myself and my young daughter needlessly at risk.

Filed Jan 31, 2014 · Lights · 6,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge charger. The contact stated condensation and water built up around the headlight lens while driving. The contact was unable to clean the lens. The dealer advised the contact to leave the high beams on for thirty minutes in order to clear the condensation . The dealer replaced the headlight unit but that did not remedy the defect. The failure mileage was 6,500. Updated 05/12/2014

Filed Jul 14, 2013 · Lights · 300 miles · NC

Headlight defect. Brand new vehicle. Drivers side high beam much too high. High beam only serves to light trees in front of vehicle when used. Reported to selling dealer, and left car for service. Service writer stated that they had corrected the problem. By "adjusting the high beam". After picking vehicle up, and testing the headlights, I found that what had been done is adjusting the entire driver's side headlight down such that the low beam was unusable. In effect, what they had done was adjusted the driver's side headlight so that the height of the driver's side high beam matched the passenger's side high beam. I returned to the servicing dealer, and showed them photographs of the light patterns resulting from their adjustments. They were at a loss as to how to correct the problem. They state that they have contacted the manufacturer in an effort to get permission to replace a defective headlight assembly. Upon last checking with dealer, manufacturer had not given permission to replace the defective headlight assembly. Searches on the internet show other instances of this problem for this specific vehicle type. It apparently can affect either the driver's or passenger's side headlight.