2001 Dodge RAM 1500 lights complaints

Filed Mar 25, 2009 · Lights · 132,000 miles · NC

The low beam headlights either don't come on or if you hit a bump they will go off.

Filed Feb 3, 2008 · Lights · 127,376 miles · CA

2001 dodge ram 1500; after driving long distances, the low beam head lights would not come on after turning off the truck and turning it back on. This has happened 5 times, usually after switching the lights on and off a few times and / or switching from low to high beam a few times the low beams will come back. The last time the low beams did not come back for 3 days. I went to the fairfield lithia dodge dealer to replace the head lamp switch, and they said there was a national back order on the light switches with the cargo dimmer/switch. They did not know when there would be any switches available.

Filed Jan 17, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 20,000 miles · MO

When raining or high moisture the vehicle dies or will not start. Driving down the interstate several times it started to rain and the truck engine stopped running. Leaving me with no power steering and trying to pull off the highway in traffic. If raining or damp. When try to start, there is no such luck. We have to leave it sit in the drive unusable. When you turn the headlamps from high to low beam the lights go out. The engine light stays on most of the time.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Body, Lights · LA

The dashboard of the 2001 dodge ram 1500 truck started cracking all of a sudden and was getting worse by the day. Now I am having trouble with the headlights due to the dashboard problems , and it is a safety issue.

Filed May 4, 2007 · Body, Lights · 134,000 miles · FL

I own a 2001 dodge ram 1500. I am complaining about my dash in my truck. It has been broken since 2003, it has been brought to my attention that I am not the only person suffering from this problem. Recently the dash lights would turn off then turn back on. Right now I will not drive my truck at night in fear that more lights will fail.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Body, Lights · FL

Dashboard collapsing after cracking and problem with turning on the bright lights and the lights going off.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Lights · 60,570 miles · PA

1) no events leading up to failure 2) headlight failure - no low beam headlights 3)failure found to be a broken wire in the steering coulmn at the headlight dimmer switch - wire repaired by dealer

Filed Jul 9, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 114,590 miles · OK

I purchased a 2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, VIN [xxx], from fowler dodge in oklahoma city. The vehicle was sold as is with engine problems. Upon taking the vehicle to a mechanic, I was told that it will need over $2000 in repairs in order to be safe and reliable. The problems are as follows: #1 engine cylinder has burnt valve, not creating adequate cylinder pressure #5 cylinder has burnt valve, not creating adequate pressure #8 cylinder has burnt valve, not creating any pressure brakes rotors require replacement transmission slipping between 1st and 2nd gear headlights operate in full high beam only, all the time. Faulty headlght switch the mechanic I took the vehicle to has reccommended that I get a lawyer, write to you and chrysler and give fowler dodge a chance to make the repairs under good faith. The mechanic also stated that on numerous dodge ram maintenance forums, this is a common problem. I have seen these first hand and it is true. I have seen posts with people stating that their dealer told them there was a problem with the cylinder heads which lead to burnt valves, requiring cylinder head replacement. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Lights · CA

When driving at night headlights shut off, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer notified the dealer about this issue, however, mechanic cant not duplicate the problem.