44 of the 4,615 complaints about the Ram 1500 (1.0%) concern Lighting, making it the model's #13 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Lighting share across all tracked vehicles.
44Complaints · Lighting
1.0%Share of complaints
0.61×vs. all vehicles
12Last 12 months
2.3%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Lighting complaints peak with the 2019 model (9, 1% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (3). 12 Lighting complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 12 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “turn signal”, “signal left”, “left turn”, “headlights” and “right turn”. 1 of these reports (2.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V059000 (2026-02-02, model years 2025).
The contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the interior dome light cover was extremely hot to the touch. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the failure.
Lighting · 2021-02-09 · ODI 11395459 · Fire
The contact owns a 2021 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the high beam headlights failed to illuminate while the button was depressed.
Lighting · 2026-07-22 · ODI 11752021
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side turn signal was intermittently inoperable. No warning light was illuminated.
Lighting · 2026-07-14 · ODI 11750307
The contact owns a 2022 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal was activated; however the right turn signal did not function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the vehicle was not inspected.
Lighting · 2026-05-21 · ODI 11739288
no power for trailer park lights tried to attach a trailer and no power. same issue as current recall for a year newer vehicle. the recall should be expanded. I have power to fuse but none going back to the plug.
Lighting · 2026-04-10 · ODI 11730438
Cluster went black when driving the truck. It came back a few minutes later after re-starting the engine. It seems there is a recall issued in Dec/2025, but my truck is not included on the list of suspect VIN numbers.
Lighting · 2026-03-30 · ODI 11727983
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Campaign 24V942000 · 2024-12-19 · Model years: 2025
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.
44 of the 4,615 complaints about the Ram 1500 (1.0%) concern Lighting, making it the model's #13 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Lighting share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ram 1500 model years have the most Lighting complaints?
By model year, Lighting complaints peak with the 2019 model (9, 1% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (3).
Is there a recall for Ram 1500 Lighting problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V059000 (2026-02-02, model years 2025).