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Ram 1500 Lighting problems by year

271 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ram 1500's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

YearLighting complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20260002
20250002
202114000
202021000
201923000
201810000
201712000
201618100
201526000
201439520
201331001
201246100
201130000
20091000

Lighting recalls

Latest 1500 lighting complaints

2021 Ram 1500Electrical systemLights

There are issues where the dash display goes blank and the headlights do not operate properly. The headlights will not switch from dim to bright automatically or manually. At times one or more lights will not even illuminate. It is not a constant problem but intermittent instead. We are not comfortable driving the vehicle after dark because it may happen at any time.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11776224
2020 Ram 1500Lights

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway at approximately 65 MPH, the turn signals activated without driver input and would not turn off. Additionally, an unidentified audible alert sounded during the failure. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact researched the failure and identified similar complaints involving other 2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. A local dealer was contacted and informed the contact no recalls applied to the vehicle, while advising of diagnostic fees. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11772080
2019 Ram 1500Lights

Based of this forum [[redacted]], its a known issues with the 2019-2024 Ram bighorn that the SCCM Fails. causing the left turn signal to no longer function. currently i am having this issue, it has been 3 weeks of checking fuses and relays and module clusters. still nothing has fixed it. wondering if its the same issue that was a recall on a 21,22,23 models INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11769477
2020 Ram 1500Lights

The turn signal is malfunctioning in the opposition. It blinks right up. It blinks right down is off

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11767552
2012 Ram 1500Electrical systemLightsFire

While the vehicle was sitting in the driveway not running, the back of the headlight caught on fire. There wasn't any incedents (e.i. any collision, repairs) prior to the indecent. It is available for inspection. No dealership report yet, but have an appointment with local dealership Tuesday to get an itemized estimate for the repairs.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11755251
2021 Ram 1500Lights

The contact owns a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the high beam headlights failed to illuminate while the button was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the CSSM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11752021
2020 Ram 1500Electrical systemLights

The tail lights keep going out on both sides. The tail light harness does not fit the female adapter properly. You have to hold it pushed in to get the light to come on but when you let go it turns back off. I have already replaced the sockets with Mopar OEM parts and am still having the problem. After researching I found that this is a common issue with this vehicle. It is a safety concern because without tail lights keep other drivers may not be able to see my vehicle at night or when I am braking.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11751007
2019 Ram 1500Electrical systemLights

Has happened 5 times, I also replaced the battery with a new one. Cargo light switch cuts on by itself and drains battery.Issues with rear camera after battery was charged. Also CarPlay doesn't work sometimes.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11726188
2014 Ram 1500BrakesLights

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear brake light, traction control, and ABS warning light were illuminated. The cruise control was inoperable. An independent mechanic was contacted, who scanned the vehicle and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, and it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on backorder. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Exterior lighting · Traction control systemNHTSA 11720980
2021 Ram 1500SteeringElectrical systemLights

Alt/Gen failure stopped the truck in the middle of an intersection No transmission power steering lights. Had to walk back home to charge the battery in a driving rain storm leaving the truck in the intersection.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11711461
2020 Ram 1500LightsBrakesDriver assistance

I am submitting a report regarding the hacking of my vehicle that has persisted over the past five years. I have previously stated that my scammer, [[redacted]] , along with her associates, continues to remotely manipulate the gear of my vehicle while I am driving. Furthermore, they are targeting the lighting and dome lights in my vehicle in an attempt to jeopardize my safety. Additionally, the manufacturer experienced a data breach in September 2025. Please feel free to contact me at [[redacted]] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11707429
2020 Ram 1500Lights

The low beam headlights and high beam headlights do not function properly. I thought that when one of the low beam lights went out that I needed a new bulb. Before I got to changing the bulb out, the other one went out while driving at night. I tried to make it home with my high beams on, but only one was working at the time. While driving, one of the low beams that I thought needed a bulb came back on. It seems as though all four headlights have a short somewhere and the lights work at random or not at all.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11701755
2014 Ram 1500LightsBody, doors & structure

This is getting ridiculous. Every time my vehicle is washed at the dealership with the high power jets, water gets into the vehicle from the third brake light and blows the bulb. As a disabled vet, it is getting impossible to climb into the bed and replace. This time, I took it to the dealership, which they replaced. They solution? The third brake light unit needs to be sealed, including on all the other Rams including the news one. If Stellantis is aware of this, why is this not a recall? Their next...

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recommendation? Stop getting the truck washed. Is dirty Rams everywhere the advertisement Stellatis wants? The new slogan should be, "buy a Ram, just don't wash it...ever". The third brake light bulb will not blow when the truck is detailed or it a normal to light rain. Between the heavy rains and the dealership's high powered water jets, there is a permanent water stain on my headliner. The dealership warned me that if too much water gets inside, it will damage the RTF (?), which will render the truck useless. This has been an ongoing problem since I have owned the truck, which was purchased in 2015 or 2016. I want to know directly from Stellantis that if I replace the third brake light (again), but with an aftermarket LED unit, will the light continue to leak. If you conduct an online search, you will see how many other Ram owners have the same problem, yet Stellantis does nothing. If Ram's high powered water jets blow the bulbs, why does Ram still use the high powered jets? I am asking that Stellantis replace all the Ram third brake lights with aftermarket LED units and seal those units. Additionally, I need my headliner replaced. Attached is today's receipt of the bulb being replaced along with my stained headliner. A vehicle cannot pass a safety inspection with the third brake light out. You can even see on the dealership's comments, "Do Not Wash Indefinitely".

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 11693949
2020 Ram 1500Electrical systemLights

There is an issue with the turn signal and apparently all models 2021-beyond have this recall. The right turn signal will not turn on at all, and the left is always on when in neutral. This issue has come and gone but it's been the case for the last few weeks again.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11689381
2021 Ram 1500Lights

When the turn signal bar is in the neutral position, the right turn signal stays on. When the turn signal bar is in the left position, the right turn signal turns off, but the left turn signal stays off. This makes it impossible to signal left, and often causes the right turn signal to come on, which can be misleading to other drivers.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11678189

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