Headlights problems of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Three problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Dart. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Dart based on all problems reported for the 2013 Dart.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2018

I have had to take the car in every 2,000 miles or so to have it recalibrated(engine light on), the drivers headlight went out, shop where I bought it said it's the headlight assembly, bought one and had regular mechanic put in, did not work. My regular mechanic said it is probably the headlight control module, and since I need to take it in again for recalibration I am trying to find out if the module was checked and have it replaced. Sorry I bought this car, it's in the shop every 3-4 months!!!.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2017

Vehicle is equipped with projector-style headlights. I have 3 major complaints about this style of headlight. 1) the performance is substandard when used in high-beam mode. The width of light beam is too narrow, I. E. Too much light is focused straight ahead and not enough is projected on shoulders & area adjacent to roadway making it difficult to see on curved roads. This is due to a design compromise resulting from using the same focusing lens on low-beam operation. 2)lighting is reduced when used in low-beam mode. The shutter that blocks upper portion of the beam reduces the quantity of light cast on roadway. 3) safety hazard is created for other vehicles when projector-style headlights approach or follow another vehicle. The intensity of the light beam is very high causing other motorists to be blinded when a projector-style headlight shines directly into the eyes of another motorist. This happens frequently when driving on hills, around curves, and when being approached or following a vehicle of a different height. (sedans being lower than suvs or light trucks) my complaints are not limited to my vehicle alone, but are directed to all vehicles using projector-style headlights. While projector-style headlights have good vertical cut-off, the advantage is lost by the other deficiencies. Plus, looking directly at a reflector-style headlight does not have the same blinding effect experienced by looking at projector-style lights. The result is no real advantage is obtained in this area. In my opinion, the older, reflector-style headlights are more effective in illuminating the roadway, and do not have the blinding glare of projector-style headlights. I would like to see projector-style headlights undergo redesign to eliminate the glare problems and improve roadway illumination. If that is not technically possible, then they should be eliminated.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2014

The headlights on this car are extremely dim. The accident referenced above caused no damage because I was able to avoid going into a ditch at an intersection because of the slow speed. However, I cannot see anything in the side-ditches while driving at night. I reported this to my dealer and the service manager drove it both at night and in the morning darkness. When I asked him about it, he replied there was nothing wrong and "they are just not very bright, and were about like the Chrysler 200. My roommate has a Dodge charger 2014, and his lights are as bright as most cars lights are. As this situation in these Darts could cause deaths, I feel this model car should be checked out thoroughly and brighter headlights installed, and a recall made for those already on the road.


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14
Headlights problems
3


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