Dodge Charger Fuse Box: Location & Guide
TL;DR
Charger sedans use an under-hood power distribution center plus a driver-side dash-end interior fuse panel - always confirm exact fuse positions from the lid diagram or owner's manual, not from a generic list.
Where the Dodge Charger fuse boxes are located
Every Charger sedan built on the LX/LD platform (2006-2023) uses the same basic two-box layout that Chrysler/Dodge calls the Power Distribution Center (PDC) and the Integrated Power Module (IPM) or interior junction block. The under-hood box sits in the engine bay, usually toward the driver's side near the battery and firewall, and handles high-current items like the cooling fan, starter relay, and headlights. The interior box is located at the far left end of the instrument panel, close to where the dashboard meets the driver's door, and covers cabin circuits such as power windows, radio, and interior lighting. There is no separate trunk-mounted fuse box on the Charger, unlike some other Chrysler products.
How to open each fuse box
The engine-bay cover is a hard plastic lid held down by integrated clips or small tabs - press or pull at the marked edge and it lifts straight up or hinges back; no tools are usually required, though a flat trim tool helps if the clips are stiff from age. The interior panel has a small door or removable trim cap on the dash end that pries open by hand, exposing the fuses in a compact grid. On both boxes, a fuse-puller tool is usually clipped inside the cover - use it to pull fuses squarely so you do not bend the prongs.
| Generation / years | Fuse box | Location | How to access |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX platform, 2006-2010 | Power Distribution Center (engine bay) | Engine compartment, driver's side near battery/firewall | Lift hard plastic lid by its clip-secured edge |
| LX platform, 2006-2010 | Interior fuse panel (IPM) | Left end of dashboard, near driver door hinge | Pry open small dash-end access door by hand |
| LD platform, 2011-2014 | Power Distribution Center (engine bay) | Engine compartment, driver's side near firewall | Unclip and lift the lid |
| LD platform, 2011-2014 | Interior fuse panel | Left dash end, driver's side | Remove small trim cap/door |
| LD platform (facelift), 2015-2023 | Power Distribution Center (engine bay) | Engine compartment, driver's side near battery | Release integrated tabs and lift lid |
| LD platform (facelift), 2015-2023 | Interior fuse panel | Left end of dash, near driver door | Open small hinged or snap-fit access panel |
Finding the official fuse legend
The printed legend that maps each fuse and relay position to its function is molded or printed on the back of each box's lid - this is the authoritative source for your specific car, because assignments differ by model year, engine, and options package (police/pursuit and SRT/Hellcat trims in particular can differ from base V6/V8 layouts). The owner's manual also repeats this legend in its electrical/fuses chapter and explains any relay positions that are not obvious from the lid diagram alone.
Fuses that commonly cause problems
Rather than quoting numbered positions (which vary too much to state reliably here), these are the circuits owners most often report needing attention on the Charger: the cigarette lighter/12V accessory outlet fuse, which blows from phone chargers, tire inflators, or aftermarket gadgets left plugged in; the radio/infotainment fuse, causing the touchscreen or uConnect system to go dark; the interior lighting fuse, which can take out dome, map, and glovebox lights together; the blower motor fuse, leaving the HVAC fan dead on all speeds; and the fuel pump relay/fuse, which if faulty can cause a no-start or stalling condition. Each of these is identified by its printed function label on the lid, not by a number you should memorize.
Checking and replacing a fuse safely
With the ignition off, pull the suspect fuse and hold it to the light - a good fuse has an intact thin metal strip between its two prongs, while a blown one shows a visibly broken or discolored strip. A test light or multimeter across the fuse terminals with the key on is more reliable for fuses that look fine but still fail intermittently. Always replace a blown fuse with one of the exact same amperage rating printed on the lid diagram; installing a higher-rated fuse can allow excess current to overheat the wiring and create a fire risk.
When a fuse keeps blowing
A fuse that blows once from an overloaded accessory is normal, but one that blows again immediately after replacement points to a short circuit or failing component downstream, not a weak fuse. In that case, pulling stored diagnostic trouble codes with an OBD-II scan tool - even on non-emissions circuits many modern Chargers log body-control-module fault codes - can point directly to the failing circuit or module and save hours of blind fuse-swapping.
Summary
| Fuse box count | 2 (engine bay + interior dash-end) |
|---|---|
| Engine bay box location | Driver's side, near battery/firewall |
| Interior box location | Left end of dashboard, near driver door hinge |
| Trunk fuse box | Not present on Charger sedan |
| Fuse legend location | Printed on underside of each box lid; repeated in owner's manual |
| Generations covered | 2006-2010 (LX), 2011-2014 (LD), 2015-2023 (LD facelift) |
| Repeat-blow rule | Never upsize amp rating; diagnose the short instead |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Dodge Charger: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fuse box on a Dodge Charger?
Every Dodge Charger sedan (2006-2023) has two fuse boxes: an under-hood Power Distribution Center near the battery and firewall on the driver's side of the engine bay, and an interior fuse panel tucked behind a small access door at the far left end of the dashboard, near the driver's door hinge. There is no separate trunk fuse box on the Charger.
Why did my Dodge Charger's 12V outlet or cigarette lighter stop working?
This is almost always a blown fuse dedicated to the accessory outlet circuit, commonly triggered by phone chargers, tire inflators, or other devices drawing more current than the circuit allows. Check the fuse listed for the 12V/accessory outlet on your fuse box lid diagram, and replace it with one of the identical amp rating if the metal strip inside is broken.
How do I know if a fuse is blown in my Charger?
Pull the fuse with the ignition off and inspect it against a light source - a good fuse shows an unbroken thin metal strip between its two prongs, while a blown one shows a visibly broken or scorched strip. For fuses that look intact but the circuit still fails, test with a multimeter or test light across the terminals with the key on, since some failures are intermittent.
What does it mean if a Charger fuse keeps blowing after I replace it?
A fuse that blows immediately again after replacement indicates a short circuit or failing component in that circuit, not a defective fuse, and installing a higher-amperage fuse to stop it from blowing is unsafe. Have the circuit diagnosed, and pull any stored diagnostic trouble codes with an OBD-II scanner first, since many Charger electrical faults log a code that points straight to the affected module or wiring section.