[RedRallyeGirl]

Hi!
I just bought a 2013 Dart Rallye, I'm KYJohnny's girlfriend.
My question is, has anyone else experienced condensation build-up in their headlights? It happens after I drive with the lights on, day or night. It's anywhere between 50-20 degrees outside when it happens. I've only had the car for 1 week and a day. Just curious. I'm concerned about the clearness longevity. I hate seeing cars with nasty, yellowed and hazy headlights.
Thanks!

 

[iZimm27]

Hi!
I just bought a 2013 Dart Rallye, I'm KYJohnny's girlfriend.
My question is, has anyone else experienced condensation build-up in their headlights? It happens after I drive with the lights on, day or night. It's anywhere between 50-20 degrees outside when it happens. I've only had the car for 1 week and a day. Just curious. I'm concerned about the clearness longevity. I hate seeing cars with nasty, yellowed and hazy headlights.
Thanks!

I have a little over 3k miles on mine and have no sign of condensation or yellowing. I also have HIDs so that burns even hotter than OEM lights...I'd def have that looked at...oh and welcome to the Z

 

[Geo67]

I had my rallye for a little over a week now and I have the same problem as you. I noticed the condensation the very first day. I was thinking about bringing it back and having it checked out. I don't know what it could be.

 

[Geo67]

I have read some other reviews about the condensation in the headlights in some other forum and it seems like a common problem. They say it might be a seal issue around the lights. I made an appointment with the service department on the 11th of Feb. and will keep you updated. I have the problem since the very first day I got the car. It doesn't matter how hot or cold it is outside as long as the car is on for 10 minutes or more.

 

[vipergts2]

Sounds like a sealing issue. It won't effect the yellowing on the outside, that is a condition on the outside of plastic lenses that happens over time. If you keep getting moisture inside i would have the dealer look into it. It could compromise your vision at night.

 

[Geo67]

Just came back from the dealer and they gave me a bulletin saying that the condensation is normal as long as they're no visible signs of water in the lens. Otherwise it's a sealing issue and has to be replaced. These water drops should almost always be present too. I guess I'm stuck with foggy headlights every time I use the car.

 

[orangecrush13]

Yes Ihad condinsation in both head lights after 200 miles on my SXT and they replaced both headlights on my car at dealer... Dodge is aware that there is a issue with the glue used to seal the headlights in some cases...

 

[dkbiker502]

yeah i have the same problem as well as some body damage getting car looked at on monday and also wheni flip the hi beams on it makes a very loud clunk noise as well as whe i shut them off was wondering if anyone has the same prob?

 

[Renagade1]

the loud clunk noise is normal for HID headlights

 

[orangecrush13]

Yes the noise is the shutter opening and closing

 

[dkbiker502]

yeah and as far as the fogging issue they said thats normal....what kinda crap is that?!! ive never seen that unless the headlight has a crack or leak

 

[orangecrush13]

its not normal dont let them BS you..... They should be replaced..

Since both mine where replaced no fog or condensation at all...

 

[dek8]

headlamp fogging

I had condensation in the lamps when I picked the car up. Haven't seen it since. I'll watch it more carefully so I can have them replaced if it turns up again.

 

[DriftDart01]

I have the same headlight moisture issue. The dealer said "its normal..more of an environmental thing"..

 

[un4givn85]

Here is a link to the headlight condensation document from Chrysler.
It is on my Google Drive and should be viewable from that link.
If someone cant see it, message me and I can send it to you.

 

[david5525]

Thanks for sharing this info Chris. Your link worked for me.

 

[un4givn85]

no problem
its not what im here for, but i will help out wherever needed