Dodge Challenger License Plate Bulb Size

The Dodge Challenger license plate light utilizes bulb sizes 168, 12961, 67, and 97 depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available data covers a range from 1970 through 2014.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2011-2014	168
2009-2010	12961
2008	168
1978-1983	67
1970-1974	97

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 8W.	67
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97

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Additional Notes

The Dodge Challenger license plate bulb specifications span two distinct generational periods: the classic-era models from 1970-1974 and 1978-1983, and the modern-generation models from 2008-2014.
The 168 bulb is the most frequently specified type across the modern Challenger lineup, covering the 2008, 2011-2014 model years for license plate illumination.
The 168 is an ANSI-standard T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 4.9W, widely used in low-current auxiliary lighting positions such as license plate lamps.
The 2009-2010 Dodge Challenger uses the 12961 bulb, a Philips-numbered T10 wedge type with a W2.1x9.5d base rated at 12V and 5W, which shares the same T10 wedge form factor as the 168 but is identified by a manufacturer part number rather than an ANSI designation.
Although the 168 and 12961 share the T10 wedge form factor and nearly identical voltage and wattage ratings, the 12961 carries a proprietary Philips designation rather than a universal ANSI number, which is a relevant fitment distinction when sourcing replacements for 2009-2010 models.
The 1978-1983 Dodge Challenger uses the 67 bulb, an ANSI-standard single-filament type with a BA15s bayonet base rated at 12V and 8W, described as a lower-wattage variant of the 1156.
The BA15s bayonet base on the 67 bulb is mechanically incompatible with the T10 wedge socket used in later Challenger models, meaning bulbs from the modern-generation specifications cannot be substituted into 1978-1983 applications.
The 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger uses the 97 bulb, also an ANSI-standard single-filament type with a BA15s bayonet base, rated at 12V and 13W, and described as a variant of the 1156.
The 97 and 67 bulbs share the same BA15s bayonet base but differ in wattage, with the 97 drawing 13W compared to the 67 at 8W, making them non-interchangeable despite their physical base similarity.
Across all listed model years, the Dodge Challenger license plate position uses four distinct bulb types spanning three different base configurations: the T10 wedge (168, 12961) and the BA15s bayonet (67, 97).