Look — Chrysler's lighting story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 290 complaints across 31 year-model entries from 2005 to 2018. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 9 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair cost runs around $250 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Across the 119 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 61,674 miles. Check the headlight assemblies in daylight for moisture or hazing. Sealed-beam swaps are cheap; matrix LED replacements run four figures.
ProblemsByVin CHRYSLER / LIGHTING
31 model-year entries · 2005–2018
Chrysler lighting problems
290 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chrysler vehicles for lighting issues. 1 active recall campaign. See lighting across all makes →
Complaints
290
Recalls
1
Year-models
31
Avg fix
$250
9crashes
3fires
1injury
Worst-affected Chrysler model-years for lighting Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2005 Chrysler 300
29 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2012 Chrysler 200
28 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2013 Chrysler 200
23 complaints · ~$250 severe
2005 Chrysler Pacifica
23 complaints · 1 recall · ~$250 moderate
2011 Chrysler 200
19 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
16 complaints · ~$250 severe
2014 Chrysler 300
15 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2013 Chrysler 300
13 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2015 Chrysler 200
11 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
10 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2013 Chrysler Town and Country
9 complaints · ~$250 severe
2012 Chrysler 300
9 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2007 Chrysler Sebring
9 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2006 Chrysler Pacifica
8 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2012 Chrysler Town and Country
7 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2014 Chrysler 200
5 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2011 Chrysler Town and Country
5 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2005 Chrysler Crossfire
5 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2018 Chrysler 300
4 complaints · ~$250 severe
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
4 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2015 Chrysler 300
4 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2011 Chrysler 300
4 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2008 Chrysler Sebring
4 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
4 complaints · ~$250 moderate
2007 Chrysler Aspen
4 complaints · ~$250 severe
Active recalls — Chrysler lighting 1 on file
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function
The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the wiring harness and low beam bulb on both headlamp assemblies free of charge. The recall began on march 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Common questions
How many Chrysler lighting complaints are on file with NHTSA?
290 complaints across 31 model-year entries from 2005 to 2018. 1 active recall campaigns cover lighting issues across the Chrysler lineup.
Which Chrysler model has the most lighting complaints?
The 2005 Chrysler 300 leads with 29 complaints in this category. Next: 2012 200 (28) and 2013 200 (23).
What does it cost to fix Chrysler lighting problems?
Independent shops average $250 for lighting repairs across the Chrysler lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chrysler lighting recalls?
Yes — 1 active recall campaign covers lighting on Chrysler vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Chrysler.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.