Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the headlight switch (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| High/low Beam Switch problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Hazard Flashing Warning Light problems |
- the contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram pickup. While driving at 55 mph the lights turned off. The contact was forced to stop the vehicle while it cooled off, and after approximately 15 minutes, the vehicles lights illuminated. Also, the failure caused the wiring harness to melt. Read details...
Dt: consumer states: the headlight switch keeps burning up in his 1996 Dodge Ram truck. It is burning the wire harness that goes to the headlight switch. It could go out at any time. He had it replaced about 3-4 months ago and it is out again. Read details...
While driving driver smelt something burning and the compartment filled up with smoke, and the headlight switch burned up. Owner replaced headlight switch himself. Problem was reported to Chrysler. Read details...