2011 Dodge Charger Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 158about this part
- Share
- 23%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 158 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Dodge Charger, 23% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 20 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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!”
NHTSA complaint #11194579, filed 2019-04, 54,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11132408, filed 2018-09, 139,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11265872, filed 2019-10, 50,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11035207, filed 2017-10, 94,000 miles“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 / NHTSA 14v-101. This has been a recurring issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11299350, filed 2020-01, 99,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V101000Mar 4, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012
- 12V042000Feb 7, 2012CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED…Covers: Dodge Charger 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10136981Mar 6, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P08030614 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 and 2012 model year (LD) Dodge Charger vehicles. The…
- 10216389Dec 15, 2012Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)…
- 10038905Apr 28, 2011Chrysler group: 2011 charger. The tail lamp bulb may not work.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 13 | 11% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 8% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 52 | 8% |
| 2011 | 158 | 23% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 20 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Charger
395 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsElectronic stability control
39 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology