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Dodge Magnum headlights problems

23 of the 1,163 owner complaints about the Dodge Magnum describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2005 model year.

owner complaints
23
worst model year
2005
typical mileage
69,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

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Filed Mar 1, 2020 · Lights · 156,000 miles · WI

My dahboard lights and my headlight oscillates all the time the car is running n driving..ive had people surve n turn theyre brights on me in the dark its very dangerous and I cant drive my car..been to dodge dealership 3 times.theyfix thisn that and charged me over 1500 dollars and its not fixed .they sont know what it is n act like they dont care to fix it

Filed May 3, 2018 · Lights, Transmission · 85,000 miles · CT

No1 head lights and dash lights flicker and go on and off continuely.when driving. No2 steping on brakes at a light shuts down the engine.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 69,000 miles · CA

Our dodge magnum has flickering headlights as well as dash lights also flicker. We our currently unable to drive the vehicle safety at night. Dodge says it could be 2 potential problems,first try replacing the light switch which has been done. The problem still exist,next to replace the fcm [front control module]. The fcm is on back order with no release date avaliable. Ok so they said to replace the PCM which includes the fcm which is also not avaliable. The lighs only flicker when the vehicle is running and at night. Makes no difference when turning or speed. We have contacted multiple dealers an all have the same response. The dealers sugested we try a junk yard for a use fcm, but how can we be sure that solves the problem. The problem started around january 2018. We purchased the car new 2005. We feel this is a major safety issue that needs to be address asap. Please help us

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

The car seems to be running fine one minute when I come up to the traffic light while it is in gear the engine shuts off the next problem is driving down the road the lights go off and on sometimes don't come back on for two or three minutes very annoying when you're driving at night with no headlights an oncoming traffic

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · MS

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge magnum. Within weeks of owning the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated. The unknown independent dealer who sold the contact the vehicle made no mention of the fact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). In addition, the battery save mode indicator illuminated, the vehicle jerked, and the speed drastically reduced. The contact had to drive cautiously and potentially utilize the hazard lights when the failure occurred. Various warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel, such as the bac and skid control which also intermittently illuminated. Also, the head lamps shorted out several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was serviced by an unknown dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Lights · 50,992 miles · GA

While driving at night on a 4 lane highway at 55mph, my headlights and dash lights flickered off for 3 to 5 seconds a few times and then back on. This happens randomly as I drive, and now I cannot drive the car at night.

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Electrical · TN

Tipm problem. Not working light low beam.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 46,000 miles · OH

Dash lights and head lights flickering or going completely out at night while driving. When I googled the problem. There were numerous dodge owners with the same issue. I went to the dealer and was informed it was a computer problem and would need replaced ($550.00) is the cost for the new computer!!!

Filed May 15, 2016 · Lights · FL

Head lights cover distorted diminishes lighting when driving at night, turn signal stick don't turn off when turning,

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge magnum. While the vehicle was parked, the electrical system became defective and caused the door locks, headlights, and the horn to activate independently. The contact mentioned that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Dodge Magnum headlights

Which Dodge Magnum years have headlights failing or too dim problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2005 (17 complaints), 2006 (4 complaints) and 2008 (2 complaints).

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