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2017 Ram 1500 Lighting problems

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2017 Ram 1500's lights with NHTSA - 1% of all its complaints, most recently on October 11, 2024. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Lighting complaints

Electrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

Loss of dash display engine shuts down and no control of anything including steering very dangerous

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11619284
Electrical systemLights

Vehicle was brought in several times for loose headlights. Each time fastners were replaced. By dealership. Larry Miller boise, ID. Called ram cares they stated nothing was reported to them nor were there any recall. This is a major safety issue and on forums many people state they cannot pass state inspection because the headlights are falling out.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11553012
Lights

During the rainstorms here in sacramento California water was coming inside the truck. At the dealer it was diagnosed with the 3rd brake light and flapper vents needed replacement that was the cause of water leaks. water was entering on the back cabin and baseboards were flooded. It's a safety hazard because mold started forming real bad. We didn't catch it right away.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11503732
Lights

Third brake leaks into the cab under the seat through the sound proofing causing mold in the cab. Vehicle has approximately 29k miles and I would not have notice if I did not lift the seat up where I found some of my items with moldy and wet. If not notice if could cause respiratory issues to occupants. The manufacturer and dealer does not want to cover the repairs. Upon further inquiries, many older models had the same problem. This is a serious health hazard.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11423992
Electrical systemLightsAirbags

Failure of air suspension system multiple times while still under warranty, failure of backup camera, failure of other electrical components like front headlight and indoor dome light.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Air bagsNHTSA 11398923
Lights

Driving down a road at 55mph and headlights went out and could not see anything for several seconds as it was night time and it was pitch black. Frantically tried all the light options and turned the light knob all the way to the right and had some light just in time to slam my brakes to not hit a deer. Made it home and checked the lights. High beams worked but both low beams did not. Replaced bulbs and still didn't work. Looked for a fuse/relay but doesn't seem to have one. Auto sensing and low beam does not work, should be a safety recall on tipm or whatever device is malfunctioning.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11362279
Electrical systemLightsFire

Have had multiple electrical issues regarding interior and exterior lights since purchasing new. Taken to dealer unable to replicate the issue's, had recall fixed for shifter knob. Additional issues with the keyless remote not locking or unlocking all the doors or latches. Newest electrical issue is a short in the rambox wiring causing a fire while traveling down the road. Completely burned and destroyed wiring in rear of rambox burned through the plastic and warped the box door.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11221542
LightsBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. The contact stated that rear seats were drenched with water, which caused a foul odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to multiple unknown independent mechanics where the contact was informed that the seal on the third brake light was fractured and needed to be replaced. The failure caused water to enter the vehicle. After the vehicle was repaired, the "rear brake light out" and "key fob left the vehicle" warning messages illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another...

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independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the third brake light was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 26,320.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 11183262
Electrical systemLights

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving the vehicle, the contact was made aware that the headlights and rear passenger side tail lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to elmwood chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 625 taunton ave, east providence, ri 02914, (410) 438-0400) where it was diagnosed that the bolts of the rear and front passenger side headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken back numerous times...

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to the same dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to priority chrysler dodge jeep ram of salisbury (located at 158 elm st, salisbury, ma 01952, (978) 961-3300) where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 57196259. The approximate failure mileage was 14,900.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11154792
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving various speeds at night, the low beam headlights illuminated very dimly. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11078391
SteeringLightsEngine & cooling

Had been experiencing transmission warning lights but engine didn't produce any codes.I took to 2 different dealers and they said nothing we could do about sensor problems until code appears. While driving at night about a half mile from home my truck shut down. My engine turned off and lost my steering,lights,and dash lights. The only thing that remained on was the fully illuminated 8' radio command center and gear select knob.The satellite radio remained playing but couldn't adjust volume. I luckily pulled...

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to side of road. I couldn't restart vehicle to move it. I then took my key fob and locked and opened the truck.The lights flashed and was able to restart vehicle to move. I immediately called roadside assistance to have it towed to dealer. During the time of turning vehicle back on the dash displayed a check engine light. I then received a vehicle identification report emailed to me that engine/transmission service needed. This incident with a new truck with 23,000 miles is very concerning in losing power,lights and steering. The problems stated were over a month ago as noted with pictures

Filed Incident Steering · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11043613
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 1500. While driving at night, the headlights failed to illuminate the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of a failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 06/28/17*lj *as

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10983241

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