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2011-2023 Dodge Charger — Replace Front Turn Signal Bulb

By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Nov 7, 2026

🔧🔧 Moderate 30 minutes $10 DIY 5 views

Save $100 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $110

Quick answer: Replace Front Turn Signal Bulb on a 2011–2023 Dodge Charger is rated Moderate and takes about 30 minutes. You'll need 5 tools for this job, and parts cost about $10. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

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Parts You Need

Total Cost
$10.00
Part Name Part Number Price Buy
Front Turn Signal Bulb 3157NAK $10.00
Socket Bulb Optional 3157K $5.00
LED Turn Signal Bulb Optional 3157RLED $20.00

About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

1

Verify which bulb failed

On the 2011-2023 Dodge Charger the front turn signal is a 3157-series dual-filament amber bulb (3157NA/3457NA family) — it doubles as the front parking light, glowing dimly as a marker and brightly for the signal.

2

Access the lamp housing

Support any liner you peel back so it does not tear. Never force access — if the socket will not come out from one side, try the other route before breaking plastic.

3

Remove the old bulb

Unclip the connector if needed and pull the old 3157 bulb straight out of the socket — do not twist a wedge-base bulb, which shatters the glass.

4

Install the new bulb

Install the exact replacement: an amber 3157NA/3457NA dual-filament bulb for the front turn signal — clear bulbs are not legal in the amber front position and will also hyper-flash or throw errors on some cars.

5

Reassemble and test

Confirm the parking-light (dim filament) function works too — remember this bulb does double duty. If the other side's bulb is the same age, replace it now: when one 3157 goes, its mate is usually weeks behind.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker

I replace the mate too when one 3157 goes — I've seen the other side follow within weeks, and doing both now saves reopening everything later.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • • Not disconnecting the battery before starting the repair
  • • Using excessive force when removing the headlamp assembly
  • • Failing to properly seat the new bulb, leading to malfunction