2018 Dodge Charger: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints for the 2018 Dodge Charger that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11690205 (filed 09/28/2025): “The drivers side headlight fuse melts continuously causing the headlights to go out specifically use 15 and few 16 for the hid headlights.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11645097 (filed 02/26/2025): “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.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11643662 (filed 02/19/2025): “The uconnect functions will not work and randomly initiates functions so it changes stations, adjusts heating/cooling, asks if i want to contact 911, etc. this is very distracting and unsafe. most of these functions on the uconnect inaccessible. the car began having intermittent problems in 2021 jus…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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