There are 11 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that water was leaking through the sliding backlite and leaked through the cargo light which caused it to leak into the radio frequency module. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact stated that the track control and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer stated that the Radio frequency module was fractured and the sliding backlite was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired and was not covered under the extended warranty. The contact referenced Stellantis/Chryslers Technical Service Bulletin: [XXX] as a possible solution; however, the VIN was not included in the service bulletin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,710. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I am reporting a safety issue that is not associated with my vehicle, rather it is in regards to many vehicles on the road with LED headlamps. These lights are blinding and most definitely a safety concern. Why are car manufacturers allowed to install these type of lights?
The connector for the Trailer is located in a location that in the wrong place, the cable from all RVs and trailers is located at the left side of the hitch, so in order to attach the cable you need to stretch the cable and got loose when you turn, you need to get out and reconnect. Since the cable got disconnected the emergency brake of the camper got activated and after that things go to the wrong way, some tires explode for overheating, in other cases the trailer just got loose.
There is a known problem with ram headlights developing condensation within the headlight assembly. This is a problem as too much condensation can cause shorts and/or permanent damage to electronics. With standard halogen bulbs, the worst case is to replace the bulb and try to remove moisture and prevent future condensation build up. The problem with led lights, and especially pourly designed headlights with led modules on the underside so any moisture falls into the module and ruins it. This is a major saftey concern as your headlights can go out at anytime without warning and potentially cause both to go out at similarly times as condensation build up is a factor of the weather. Furthermore, with the led headlight module being on bottom of the headlight where the moisture build up is strongest, it shorts out the module so you loose all lights within the headlight. This is extremely dangerous for all vehicles and pedestrians in the area as all lights can go out without warning, likely resulting in a wreck. This issue has been brought to ram before, you can easily find many forums of ram owners having this issue. A few people have had their headlights replaced by ram, but the majority of people have not. Also, the people who have had their headlights replaced, received the same headlights as factory lights, so they may have the same issues in the future.
The instrument panel one day a few months prior began to go dark and cease to function intermittently. Specifically the digital sections. It has since progressed to never working. This has created a risk as I can no longer receive system information or warnings as a result. Specifically I was unaware that an object in the road severely punctured one of my tires and I had lost all pressure until a concerned driver informed me. There have been no warning lamps leading up to this problem prior to its occurrence and it can 100% be replicated as it hasn’t worked since the last time it went dark. It has not been inspected yet as I have been trying to determine the cause for repair. Everything can be made available for inspection upon request.
The direction signals will only work when taking a right turn. The signal stalk will not return to the neutral position and the signal will not shut off after making a right turn. In order to shut off the right signal, I must pull the signal stalk to the left turn position. However, the left turn signal will not operate. Further when making a right turn the signal will begin operating even though I have not engaged the turn signal. The truck is only 38 months old, with only 18,600 miles on it. The turn signal is a lifetime part and should last decades and hundreds of thousands of miles. It is dangerous to operate the vehicle in traffic especially at night as I cannot signal a left turn. I took it to the dealer, but the service agent wanted me to pay $145 just to diagnose the problem and then parts and labor. The vehicle is just beyond the 36-month warranty, but at only 18,600 miles, the dealer should repair this as it is a safety issue.
ON 11-21-19 TRAVELING AT 6:00 A.M. IN THE DARK, PUSHED THE WIPER ARM TO TURN ON MY HIGH BEAMS, THE INFORMATION SCREEN FLASHED "HIGH BEAMS DISABLED" THEY HAVE NOT WORKED SINCE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I HAVE TRIED TURNING FOG LIGHTS OFF, THIS MADE NO DIFFERENCE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIDEO SCREEN ON THE CONSOLE WENT BLANK AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS SEVERAL SETTINGS INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE ADDRESSED DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2019 WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (COBLESKILL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 5709 2444, NY-7, COBLESKILL, NY 12043 (518) 234-4000) BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500. *DT*JB
STANDARD HALOGEN LIGHTING NOT ADEQUATE AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN. HAVE REACHED OUT TO RAM CORPORATE FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND HAVE BEEN DENIED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HIGH AND LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AJ DOHMANN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (24945 LA-1, PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764, (225) 687-5337) REPAIRED THE LIGHT SWITCH AND SENSORS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
ON COMING DRIVERS COMPLAIN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE TO BRIGHT. THEY ARE BLINDING TO ON COMING TRAFFIC.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026