THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS MODEL ARE THE WORST I HAVE EVER SEEN. FORWARD VISION IS SEVERELY LIMITED AND SIDE VISION IS PRACTICALLY NON-EXISTENT. THE ONLY INCIDENT I HAVE HAD SO FAR IS IMPACT WITH A RACCOON THAT DAMAGED THE FRONT FASCIA BUT THE RACCOON COULD JUST AS EASILY HAVE BEEN A PERSON OR LARGER ANIMAL. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE PROMPTLY BEFORE THERE IS A FATAL ACCIDENT. *TR
2013 Chrysler 300 lighting problems
moderate 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
THE LIGHTING ON THIS CAR IS UNBELIEVABLY BAD. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, I DROVE IT HOME AT NIGHT, AND ALMOST PUT IT IN A DITCH TWICE, DUE TO SUBSTANDARD LIGHTING. EVEN WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND THEY ADJUSTED THE HEADLIGHTS TO THE UPPER LIMITS. I CAN NOW SEE BETTER WITH THE LOW BEAMS, BUT THE HIGH BEAMS SHINE INTO THE …
THE HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS ON THE 300 MODEL ARE JUST TERRIBLE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TRY TO ADJUST THE LIGHTS. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THESE LIGHTS ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND THIS IS HOW THEY CAME FROM THE FACTORY. I EXPLAINED TO THEM AT NIGHT I DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON AND NO OTHER CARS FLASH THEIR LIGHTS. THE LOW BEAMS DO NOT LIGHT UP THE ROAD EVEN WITH THE FOG LAMPS ON. THE DEALERSH…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2013 Chrysler 300?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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