2018 Dodge Charger electrical system problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Dodge Charger — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The drivers side headlight fuse melts continuously causing the headlights to go out specifically use 15 and few 16 for the HID headlights.”
filed Sep 28, 2025
“The unconnected touch screen spazzes out and I am unable to use it. I can’t even turn it off and the light flashing from it affects my eyes while driving at night.”
filed Feb 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit…Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2026Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
9100735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
S2208000138 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 4, 2025"Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent."
S2323000002 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 10 | 38% |
| 2021 Charger | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Charger | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 Charger | 22 | 18% |
| 2017 Charger | 48 | 38% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 22 | 16% |
| 2014 Charger | 109 | 32% |
| 2013 Charger | 166 | 46% |
| 2012 Charger | 359 | 55% |
| 2011 Charger | 395 | 57% |
| 2010 Charger | 74 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.