Three problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dodge Ram 1500, brake lights stay continuously on without pressing the brake pedal. This happened while being stationary.
Left rear brake light was going out intermittently, the "lamp out" light was illuminating on and off as if the bulb was going between working and not working. Changed the light bulb with the recommended 3057 bulb but it didnt fix the problem. Changed the bulb holder but still didnt fix the issues. Checked the fuse but it was good. Finally went under the rear to check if the wiring harness was loose and saw the wires for the rear lamp was pinched against the frame of the vehicle and the wire for the brake lamp was cut. There was really no give to the wiring harness; it was pulled extremely tight. Vehicle has never had any issues and nothing electrical has ever been touched before. The right tail lamp is working fine but the harness for that side was not checked. All wiring is original from factory. Vehicle was bought new from a Dodge dealership and we have been the only owners. We feel this is a safety concern if the brake lamps are not working all the time.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the tail, license plate lights, and brake lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the fuse box was defective. The manufacturer informed the contact that the part was on back order and it would take thirty days for it to be received. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 163,000.