The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster City. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn signals became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown part was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Lights
2016 Ram Promaster Lighting problems
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2016 Ram Promaster's lights with NHTSA - 13% of all its complaints, most recently on January 31, 2024. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Lighting complaints
The problem I'm having with my truck is I can't keep a head light from burning out. I just had one quit that was a month old. I've been using the spec. lamp from Sylvania H7. What really sucks about this is in the past 2 years I've installed at least 7 or 8 head lamps, and at a cost of $45 to $55 bucks each it's Bull#@#$. Why can't Dodge come up with a better head lamp.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram Promaster. The contact stated that the vehicle headlight bulbs would blow approximately every 6 months. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80.
The dash lights are not bright enough to be able to easily read the information. If you wear sunglasses, you must remove your sunglasses in order to attempt to read the speedometer or other information, because it is too dim. The dash is dimly lit and does not have enough contrast. When it is overcast, the dash is barely readable. When it is sunny or bright outside, the dash is impossible to see. This is dangerous, because it takes the driver's eyes off of the road for too long. Having the dimmer switch set to full...
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bright does not make a difference. We have been to the dealer about this issue, and they have been unable to resolve the issue. This has been an ongoing problem since the vehicle was purchased on 5/18/17. Attached are a picture of the dash when it is sunny and a picture when it is cloudy.
About every 3 months we are having to replace light bulbs in either headlamp. One or the other keeping burning out. We replace the bulbs together and use gloves as to not destroy the bulb. We just had the van into the dealership again on oct. 5, 2018 For this problem. They ran a check on the wiring system and found nothing. Then sunday the one bulb went out again and we replaced it. This is a safety issue that needs address.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram promaster 3500. While driving at an unknown speed, a headlight failed to illuminate. The contact continued to drive and, thirty miles later, the other headlight also failed. The vehicle was taken to hartville chrysler dodge jeep ram (900 e bobo newsom hwy, hartville, sc 29550) where the technician informed the contact that the headlight bulbs were blown and needed to be replaced. The headlight bulbs were replaced, but the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the...
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headlights failed at least once per month. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram promaster 3500. While operating the vehicle, the headlights suddenly shut off. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs were replaced 34 separate times in 17 months due to continued failures. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. Also, while operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer on several occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. Also while...
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depressing the brake pedal, the pedal would gradually extend to the floorboard and the shifter would not change until the brake pedal was released. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge ram pro master 3500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16e039000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The service manager indicated that the part had been discontinued and was not informed if another pas was to be designed. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received the recall notice s29 / nhtsa 16-e-039. The ram dealership that I took it to on 7/18/16 for recall remedy was unable get to the part due to "aftermarket upfit by winnebago". I called winnebago numerous times and was eventually told just today that my vehicle does not have the module referred to in the recall, that they neither purchase the vehicle with the module nor do they install the module..So the recall does not apply to my vehicle. I called nhtsa today and a representative indicated that the...
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defective part is on my vehicle. Either winnebago or nhtsa is in error. If nhtsa is in error, the recall notice should be corrected. If winnebago is in error, then they and or ram should be responsible for the defect remedy.
Ram Promaster lighting complaints by year
Promaster lighting problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data