2014 RAM 1500 headlight problems

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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.

NHTSA complaint #11720980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 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".

NHTSA complaint #11693949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake lights remained illuminated. The brake and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level, and the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the electrical system had failed, but the contact was unaware of what repairs were needed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #11665816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The wiring for the headlights is too thin from the factory and often burns out the socket that holds the bulbs.

NHTSA complaint #11600870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

When I drive at night or early in the morning when it is still dark out, my headlights turn off fully and I have to pull over for 20 to 30 mins to try and turn them back on

NHTSA complaint #11438046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLICKERS AND FADES. IMPACTS SENSORS - AIR PRESSURE MONITORS ALARMS COME ON EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH THE AIR PRESSURE MONITORS, HAVING 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS CHECK ON THEM AND ADVISING THAT THEY DONT NEED REPLACING AND THAT THE SENSORS ARE GOOD. ALSO TRIGGERED AN ALERT THAT THE CAR WAS NOT IN DRIVE - EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. THE TRUCK WOULD NO GO - I HAD TO ASHIFT BACK TO PARK, TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND RESTART IT ALSO IMPACTS IN CABIN LIGHTING - IT TURNS OFF AND WHILE DRIVING IT WILL TURN ON. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. SHOP IS UNWILLING TO INVESTIGATE AND OFFERS SOLUTION OF REPLACING THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH IS OVER $1000 USD FOR THE PART ALONE. THIS ISSUE IS ONGOING - AND IT SEEMS TO BE IMPACTING MANY MANY TRUCKS.

NHTSA complaint #11424286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The CHMSL 3rd brake light has failed in my 2013 RAM 1500. A Virginia State Inspection shop (AAA) indicated no power to the bulb. A RAM dealership's technician indicated it was the TIPM. A second dealership technician stated it is the Body Control Module. The cargo lamp lights do work fine. This was replicated using 2 sets of CHMSL lighting packages (no brake light, working cargo lights). The tail light brake lights work fine. There are no warning lights on the dash to indicate a problem.

NHTSA complaint #11418082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

RAM DASH LIGHT PROBLEMS I HAVE A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH LIGHTS WON'T TURN OFF. ON THE MORNING THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I JUMPED . ALL OTHER LIGHTS ARE OFF (HEADLIGHTS/INTERIOR/ETC) EXCEPT THE DASH AND THE LIGHT THAT SHOWS IT'S IN PARK AND DISCONNECTED THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL SO I DON'T DRAIN THE BATTERY.

NHTSA complaint #11353582 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ELECTRICAL SEEMS TO HAVE AFFECTED 3 ITEMS ALL WITHIN THE LAST 6MONTHS AT DIFFERENT TIMES: NON-RELATED CATEGORIES -(ONE FOG LIGHT, FRONT AIR BAGS & DASH BOARD DIMMER SWITCH) # 1 - (FOG LIGHT) ONLY PASSENGER SIDE, CHECKED FUSES, WIRING AND BULB - ALL OK, # 2 (DIMMER SWITCH DOES NOT DIM DRIVER SIDE GAUGES/PANEL) AND # 3- AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT/- WARNING SYMBOL/PICTURE SHOWS FRONT AIR BAGS. CHECKED RECALLS, NOTHING REPORTED ON YOUR SITE NOTE: ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES ETC ARE IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME (FOG LIGHT - STATIONARY/PERFORMING A WALK AROUND FOR A ROAD TRIP, GAUGE/PANEL- AT A IDLE, AIR BAGS- WHEN I STARTED VEHICLE- WARNING LIGHT APPEARED, AND DIMMER SWITCH - DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE DIM ONLY DIMS ROOF LIGHT, NOT GAUGES- THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, HAVE A GOOD DAY!

NHTSA complaint #11315556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED OFF. HAVE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY FOR LIGHTS TO TURN OFF.

NHTSA complaint #11271785 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING. HEADLIGHT IS NOT BLOWN , NO FUSE TO CHANGE . ONLY FIX IS AT THE DEALER . SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHILE OUT ON THE ROAD AND NO WAY TO GET TO A DEALER . TRAVEL WHILE IT'S DARK A LOT IN A RURAL AREA WITH A LOT OF WILDLIFE.

NHTSA complaint #11258721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK.

NHTSA complaint #11204634 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION FOR SAFE NIGHT TIME DRIVING ESPECIALLY ON WET PAVEMENT.

NHTSA complaint #11192682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE RAM 1500, 2014, THAT I CURRENTLY DRIVE HAS TERRIBLE HEADLIGHTS. AS THE TRUCK HAS GOTTEN A LITTLE OLDER THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE GOTTEN MUCH WORSE. THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TERRIBLE SINCE DAY ONE. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS PROFESSIONALLY BUFFED OUT, AND I HAVE CHANGED ALL FOUR BULBS WITH THE BEST BULBS I CAN FIND. ALMOST NO DIFFERENCE. THE TRUCK IS A DANGER TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I CANT SEE AT ALL. I AM SURE PEOPLE HAVE TROUBLE SEEING ME AS WELL.

NHTSA complaint #11162033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WILL COLLECT SIGNIFICANT WATER INSIDE HE ASSEMBLY. IT WILL FOG OVER SO BAD THAT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEADLIGHT IS SERIOUSLY DIMINISHED. THIS CAUSES POOR NIGHT VISION. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARDS. OTHER ONCOMING DRIVERS WILL FLASH ME THINKING I HAVE MY HIGH RAMS ON. VISIBILITY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS SEVERELY IMPEDED. I HAVE REMOVED THE ASSEMBLY AND POURED OUT 1/2 CUP OF WATER FROM THE VENT OPENING.

NHTSA complaint #11141156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NYE DODGE JEEP RAM (1553 UPPER LENOX AVE, ONEIDA, NY 13421, (315) 277-8955) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

NHTSA complaint #11113370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AS PREVIOUS RECALL ON SAME MODEL OF TRUCKS, THE LEAK ISSUE ON THE REAR WINDOW OR THIRD BRAKE IS STILL PRESENT DUE TO THE SEALANT WEARING OFF AND NOT STOPPING RAIN FROM ENTERING THE CAB AND RUINING UPHOLSTERY , AND EVENTUALLY PROMOTING RUST FROM INSIDE THE CAB. THE VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION

NHTSA complaint #11074891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 SEPARATE TIMES NOW, LOST MY HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. INFORMATION CENTER SHOWED LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS OUT, ALL I HAD WAS MARKER LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS. AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES, THINKING WHAT WAS GOING ON, THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. EACH INSTANCE HAPPENED AT NIGHT, WHILE DRIVING, AFTER DARK, AND TWICE ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #11048189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN THIS REVIEW HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES. WHEN IN MOTION, STATIONARY, ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND ALL TIMES OF DAY AND NIGHT. OVERHEAD CONSOLE ON TRUCK WHERE LED COURTESY MAP/READING LIGHTS HAVE ISSUES. LIGHT FLICKERS AND DIMS WHEN ON. IT MAKES INTERIOR VISIBILITY NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. UPON INSPECTING THE UNIT THE WIRING GOING TO THE LIGHTS AND SUN ROOM ARE CHAFFED AND POSE AS A FIRE HAZARD AND OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE IF SHORTAGE OCCURS. REAR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT SEAL DETERIORATES AND LETS WATER INTO THE CAB. THIS CAN RUST OUT FLOORING AND CAUSES MOLD ISSUES. RUINS LEATHER SEATS. ALSO CAN DETERIORATE SEAT BELTS POSSIBLY AS WELL AS RUST OR CAUSE WEAKNESS IN SEATBELTS FOR REAR PASSENGERS. WILL SEVERELY DAMAGE AND/OR STAIN INTERIOR ROOFING, CARPET, SEAT BELTS AND/OR SEATS.

NHTSA complaint #10946455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I'VE OWNED 4 CHRYSLER/DODGE VEHICLES 98 AVENGER, 99 RAM 1500, 03 300 M AND NOW 2014 RAM 1500 WHICH EVERYONE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAVE NOT PUT MONEY INTO MY NEW TRUCK YET BUT HAVE PUT THOUSANDS INTO OTHER VEHICLES BEFORE I SOLD THEM FOR LESS THAN BLUE BOOK JUST TO BE RID OF ALL THE ISSUES. I BOUGHT MY CURRANT TRUCK NEW IN JUNE 2014, I FIRST BEGAN NOTICING GLITCHES LATE SUMMER 2015 AND NOW THERE ARE ELECTRIC SURGES, FAULT INDICATORS THAT ARE FINE AND LIGHTS WILL NOT SHUT OFF KILLING MY BATTERY. I BOUGHT NEW THIS TIME ASSUMING I WOULD ELIMINATE THESE ISSUES BUT I WAS WRONG, MY TRUCK HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS OF ANY SORT AND YET I HAVE A $35,000 TRUCK THAT'S UNRELIABLE AS WELL AS UNSAFE. DURNING MY RESEARCH CHRYSLER HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE FOR DECADES AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR LACK OF SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. VERY DISHEARTENING AS WELL AS FRUSTRATING

NHTSA complaint #10935139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE SWITCH LIGHT STAY ON AT ALL TIME UNLESS I PUT IT ON AUTO , IF I PUT THE LIGHT ON ON WORK BUT WENT AM DONE I TRY TO TURN LIGHT OFF ONLY WORK IF I SWITCH IT TO AUTO. I WONDERING IF IS ONLY MY TRUCK OR ANYBODY ELSE HAS COME FORWARD WITH IT ?

NHTSA complaint #10902963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK (AS IF YOU ARE ON A BUMPY ROAD). TOOK TO MACK GRUBBS/COLUMBIA, MS FOR A RECALL ISSUE AND HAD THEM TO LOOK AT LIGHTS. THEY TOLD ME THEY SEE THAT IN A LOT OF THOSE MODEL TRUCKS. I PICKED UP MY TRUCK FROM THE RECALL REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED I OWED $40 FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEAD LIGHT ISSUE AND THAT IT WOULD BE $180 PLUS TAX AND LABOR TO REPAIR THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE SAME TO REPAIR THE DRIVER SIDE. THAT IS WAS A WIRING HARNESS ISSUE. THE SERVICE MAN TOLD ME AND MY HUSBAND THAT THE IS VERY COMMON IN THE RAM TRUCKS. 1) THAT SHOULD MEAN A RECALL. 2) OUR TRUCK WAS IN OUR POSSESSION EXACTLY 2 YEARS, 1 DAY WHEN WE DROPPED IT OFF FOR THE RECALL ISSUE TO BE FIXED (WHICH WAS ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I HAD THEM TO DIAGNOS THE CHECK ENGINE/LIGHTS AND WAS TOLD OF A RECALL AND SET UP THE APPT). 3) WE PURCHASED AN ELECTRICAL INSURANCE AT TIME OF VEHICLE PURCHASE. I DO NOT RECCOMMEND THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE! THE LIGHTS BLINKING ON/OFF AS YOU ARE DRIVING MAKES ONCOMING TRAFFIC BLINK THEIR LIGHTS OR THINK YOU ARE TRYING TO STOP THEM. NOT SAFE AT ALL.

NHTSA complaint #10886169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

RAM IS NOW REFUSING TO GIVE OWNERS THE OPTION OF DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON SPECIFIC TRUCKS, UNLESS SAID VEHICLE IS "FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET OR IS A FLEET VEHICLE". PREVIOUSLY, OWNERS COULD REQUEST A SALES CODE BE ADDED TO THEIR VIN TO ALLOW FCA DEALERS TO ENABLE THESE DRLS. DRLS ARE CUSTOMER SELECTABLE ON MANY OTHER FCA VEHICLES REGARDLESS OF THE INTENDED MARKET. USA RAM TRUCK OWNERS, AND FCA DEALERS, HAVE RECENTLY BEEN DENIED THE OPTION OF CHOOSING A CODE CHRYSLER PROVIDED TO ENABLE THESE LIGHTS. ON MY SPECIFIC TRUCK WITH PROJECTOR STYLE HEADLAMPS, THE OPTION CODE IS LM5, BUT DIFFERENT CODES WERE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO LIGHT STYLE AND MODEL YEAR. LM5 ENABLES A VERY VISIBLE DRL ON MY MODEL, THAT WILL GRAB THE INATTENTIVE MOTORISTS EYE. THIS ISSUE SPANS MANY PREVIOUS YEARS AND EXISTS TO THE CURRENT MODEL YEAR. A VERY SIMPLE PROCEDURE ALLOWING CONSUMERS THE OPTION OF THIS SAFETY ITEM, IS NOW DENIED TO US. ALTHOUGH DRLS ARE APPARENTLY NOT MANDATED IN THE MAJORITY OF THE USA, AS THEY ARE IN CANADA, I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE AT THE VERY LEAST USER SELECTABLE. MY HOPE IS THAT FCA COULD BE FORCED TO OFFER THESE CODES AGAIN, AND MAKE IT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10845895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE MAIN HEADLAMPS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. I HAD TO PLAY WITH THE KNOB TO AT 70MPH IN THE DARK TO MAKE THEM WORK AGAIN. THEY MALFUNCTION WHEN THE SWITCH IS SET TO "AUTO." SINCE THEN, THE LIGHTS ALSO TURN THEMSELVES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STATIONARY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #10819523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

NHTSA complaint #10780567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.