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Dodge U0158

00 Lost Communication With the HUD Heads Up Display

DriveUnknown. Verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with U0158-00.
ChargeUnknown. Verified evidence does not establish whether charging is affected by U0158-00.
ServiceService guidance is appropriate because an official Dodge/NHTSA manufacturer communication specifically addresses IPC-set U0158-00 on applicable vehicles. The available evidence does not establish urgency or drivability restrictions.
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Quick answer

For applicable 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, DTC U0158-00 means: “Lost Communication With the HUD Heads Up Display.” An official Dodge/NHTSA manufacturer communication addresses this code when set by the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).

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1. What does U0158 mean?

For applicable 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, DTC U0158-00 means: “Lost Communication With the HUD Heads Up Display.” An official Dodge/NHTSA manufacturer communication addresses this code when set by the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).

2. Technical explanation

Verified evidence identifies U0158-00 as a lost-communication diagnostic trouble code involving the Heads Up Display (HUD). The official manufacturer communication is titled “Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Sets Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0158-00 Lost Communication With the HUD Heads Up Display.” The available evidence does not establish the underlying failure mechanism, diagnostic procedure, or repair method.

3. What system is affected?

Heads Up Display (HUD) communication; the official communication specifically references the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) setting the DTC.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. Verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • A U0158-00 DTC may be stored by the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
  • Additional driver-visible symptoms are not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. Verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with U0158-00.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. Verified evidence does not establish whether charging is affected by U0158-00.

9. What you can safely do

  • Record the exact code as U0158-00 and any messages shown by the vehicle.
  • Arrange diagnosis by an authorized Dodge service facility or qualified technician.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage-system repairs based on this communication code.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Use approved diagnostic equipment and manufacturer service information to confirm U0158-00 and assess the HUD/IPC communication concern.
  2. Further troubleshooting steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service guidance is appropriate because an official Dodge/NHTSA manufacturer communication specifically addresses IPC-set U0158-00 on applicable vehicles. The available evidence does not establish urgency or drivability restrictions.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether the vehicle is a US-market 2024 or 2025 Dodge Charger.
  • Confirm the stored code is U0158-00.
  • Review Dodge manufacturer communication S2408000127 for the applicable vehicle and condition.
  • Additional service checks are not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012037 / Dodge S2408000127: “Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Sets Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0158-00 Lost Communication With the HUD Heads Up Display.” Published December 22, 2024. The supplied evidence does not provide the bulletin’s repair instructions.

16. Recall information

  • No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012037, Dodge S2408000127, published December 22, 2024: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11012037

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Dodge code U0158-00 mean?

It means “Lost Communication With the HUD Heads Up Display.”

Which vehicles are verified as applicable?

The supplied evidence lists US-market 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Is U0158-00 covered by an official manufacturer communication?

Yes. Dodge manufacturer communication S2408000127, listed by NHTSA as communication 11012037, addresses an IPC setting U0158-00.

Can I drive or charge with U0158-00?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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