Headlights Problems of Dodge Ram 3500

I purchased headlights from carid for my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 in December 2019. The headlights have shadows causing dark spots and a hazard. In the interim, I purchased led bulbs from the same company to rectify the problem, but the led bulbs will go dark periodically. Carid will not exchange the headlights for another brand, nor return my money, so I can purchase safer headlights.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 65 mph in the rain, the headlights became inoperable when the windshield wipers were turned off. The failure occurred three times. The headlights operated in the manual setting, but failed in the automatic setting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the passenger side headlight failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the driver's side low beam headlight failed. The contact also mentioned that the gauges failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the integrated power module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.

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I bought this truck new in 2011 but I have been deployed to afghanistan for the last 1. 5 years and the truck sits in the shop most of the time. My wife kept telling me on the phone that when she has to drive our truck at night it was like the headlights were not even turned on and she can not see the road at night . I drove the truck on my r&r and I will say the truck has some very very poor headlights. It's like a headlight is out or something but they both work. They are bright but the beam is not focused or something, I could hardly see at all driving the truck at night, they don't shine any distance down the road. If you drive more than 50 mph you are out driving the headlights capability. I googled 2012 ram headlight issues and there is a ton of complaints about how poor the headlights are on these trucks.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that there were broken wires in the harness that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The mechanic had to repair the pin connector but to no avail. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximately failure mileage was 15,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the headlights failed intermittently without warning. In addition, the windshield wipers failed intermittently and worked only at the slow setting. The dealer diagnosed that the tipm module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was on back order. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 06e023000 (exterior lighting) and 09e009000 (visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

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2012 Dodge Ram 3500 laramie. Consumer states problem with the brake controller the consumer stated a dealer helped him install a universal brake controller, but it did not work correctly. The consumer stated he was able to use it, with the hand control, but not the foot control. The brakes would become very hot from trying to stop the equipment trailer without the brake controller working properly. The consumer stated when the brakes overheated, it damaged other components. Also, the headlights would go out at random times while driving at night. There was an electrical burning smell emitting from the vehicle. The consumer also stated the vehicle needed a new wiring harness and new axles. Updated 08/14/12.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the headlights failed without warning and did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the headlight module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.

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The contact owns 1997 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph the headlights failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage 200,000.

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The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealership for a throttle cable repair March 2010 but the dealer only replaced the throttle cable and no other required parts that would keep the cable from failing. As a result, the cable became loose twice after the repair while the contact was driving at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership. The dealer replaced the failed throttle twice. The contact then took the vehicle to a local repair shop as the dealer was not able to correct the problem. The mechanic at the repair shop informed her that the failure was caused by the throttle rod ball, the ball stud, throttle cable stud, the throttle rod thread (left and right) and the throttle return spring. In addition to the throttle failure, contact stated that the headlight repair performed June 2009 did not correct the problem; the headlight plastic and switch melted even after the repair. She called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; the manufacturer explained that the throttle failure was not due to a manufacturers defect but instead to the dealers poor workmanship. The failure mileage was approximately 221,010. The current mileage was 221,061.

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Headlights, on low beam, work intermittently. Occasionally fine, usually one is out. No rhyme or reason. Cannot locate fuse to change. Mechanic says fuse boxes faulty on Dodge vehicles. Part is $800. Some on line discussions indicate this will not fix problem.

Conditions: f +/- heavy rain, tornado warning in effect. 3:30pm my vehicle had it's headlights, driving lights and windshield wipers on. Conditions: f +/- rain, tornado warning in effect. 3:30pm my vehicle had its headlights, driving lights and windshield wipers on. Vehicles involved: 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 crew cab long bed 4x4 diesel (mine) mid 90's Chevrolet lumina sedan I was traveling northbound on yellowstone road behind a mid 90's Chevrolet lumina. I was traveling behind them at or below the posted speed limit of 55mph when the lumina signaled to turn right and braked; as soon as they braked I began to brake just as a precaution. They then proceeded to pull all the way past the white line onto the right side of the road with their vehicle being completely situated on the shoulder with their right turn signal still on at which point they where approaching a driveway on their right side. I did not accelerate and then I saw the Chevrolet's front wheels begin to turn left at which point I turned left as hard I as possible. They were making in illegal u-turn on a state hwy with double yellow lines. I turned as hard as possible but the accident was unavoidable and my Dodge's passenger side front bumper made contact with the drivers side front door of the Chevrolet when the front end of their car was halfway across the southbound lane of traffic. Upon impact my airbags deployed. I did not however touch them other than my left arm being brushed up against it upon deployment. At which point the buckle of my seatbelt came undone and the tensioner did not retract. I then proceeded to go down a small ravine, through a culvert with my passenger side and through a wood fence at the bottom of the ravine. All while being unbelted due to the seatbelt failing. I was able to self extricate from my vehicle. I have been treated for back,neck, and hip pain and will be beginning rehabilitation. The truck was totaled and is available for inspection upon request.

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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 35000. The contact stated that the headlights would flicker on and off then illuminate after two seconds. The contact replaced the headlight switch, bulbs and wires; however, the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 292,000 and current mileage was 292,492.

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Plastic headlight lenses have become cloudy in my 1998 Dodge Ram 3500, reducing the amount of light substantially. The dealer where it was purchased wants to charge me $186 to replace them. This is a safety issue. Dodge used inferior materials in the manufacture of the truck and they should replace them free of charge. They are familiar with the problem, so it is not an isolated incident.

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The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. While examining the front of his vehicle he noticed that the headlights on the vehicle were not aligned. The dealer informed the contact that the headlights could not be aligned. The contact has noticed the problem when the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 150167.

Burning smell, blinking of headlights and then headlight failure while on interstate. Took to mechanic who found a recall and advised me to call a Dodge dealer. Dodge dealer said there was no recall for that particular vehicle. Called daimler/Chrysler assistance center who said there was no recall for that particular vehicle by VIN number. Mechanic in town will be fixing. Vehicle has trailer tow package.

High intensity discharge (hid) headlights. Hid's are often blinding both from oncoming traffic and from rear view mirrors. Combine this with the fact that many auto headlights are not properly adjusted and it gets even worse. Add SUV's, with their headlights already aimed so high, and hid's are especially bad. Please ban hid headlights.

Both front headlights plastic lens became discolored, and caused poor visibility while driving at night. Consumer was concerned that this may obstruct consumer's vision and result in a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under a manufacturer's recall.

While traveling at night, both headlights would go out. Dealer notified. Ph.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact began to notice a burning plastic smell from the headlight area when the headlights were turned on for an extended period of time. The failure occurred five times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but no repairs were performed; the failure was repaired by the contact. The current mileage was approximately 220,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Three times within past year; may/ November 2000, and may 2001 headlights/ dashboard lights went out while vehicle was in operation. Dealership has examined vehicle, and could not determine cause of this defect.

Owner states that when headlights are used he cannot see the road very well. Also, that the dimmer switch must be used in order to see.