2004 Dodge RAM 1500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 18, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · TN

Mechanic said TIPM went bad. All gages guit working, check engine light stays on wind shield whipers turn on & off, engine stalls,all lights randomly turn on and off head lights turn signals exc. Transmission and 4 wheel drive say repair. Anti lock breaks acting up. Mechanic said this is happening alot for 2004 Dodge Ram trucks.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 195,000 miles · MI

The headlamp on the driver's side went out while driving home. I replaced it with a new one. It would not work. I got a second bulb and tried to replace the light again. Still would not work. I took the truck to three different repair shops and none of them could fix it. I was told it might be the fuse box.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Lights · MI

Just the other day when I went to go to the store my low beam head lights came on but when I went to go home, I started the truck and the low beam headlights would not come on and I had to take back streets with only my parking lights. This has been a common problem with dodge trucks and autos for many years. I cannot afford to pay $1000.00 for a computer board when this is a common problem with dodge. After looking on - line, I fund that many of dodge's models but there has been no recall. This is such a common problem that is it not time for the u.s. Government to force dodge to recall all these models and years! It is a safety problem when the lights stop working at night when the auto is being driven. My low beams would not come back on when I returned to the truck to go home so I was not driving the truck but needed to and the lights would not come on when I started it. (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Lights · 130,000 miles · NY

Headlights driving home from work at 4pm on 12-7-16 and turned my headlights on as I was driving people were honking at me and then I noticed the headlights were out . Went and installed new bulbs and they worked but went out and now their staying out except for the hazard lights!!! I had to have it towed 67 miles home as it's dark and I couldn't see and with the speed limit being 65mph on highway, I couldn't walk.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · NY · crash

2004 dodge ram 1500 I've been complaining since the truck had 90000 miles on it about the headlights going out and not turning back on. I have been told it's the headlight module and I replaced it with a new aftermarket one but the trucks still doing the same thing. I was driving and the headlights went out and I couldn't see and hit a deer at 20mph on a back road . Police were not called because the damage was only the bumper . But if this doesn't get fixed someone could get hurt as without light you can't see to drive and the lights won't come back on. This is just like the ford recall I received for my car...

Filed Jun 5, 2016 · Electrical · UT

When stationary and no key in the ignition: the electronic automatic door locks disjunction. Sometimes, when the vehicle is not intentionally locked, the doors will lock on their own without a person pressing the lock button on the door or the key fob. At other times, when the door is locked then after returning to the vehicle at a later time, the doors will be unlocked. This happens on a fairly regular basis. This could be a real problem for theft of items in the vehicle. On occasion, when driving the vehicle in motion or stopped with the engine running, with the headlights on and the lights on the dash panel all lit the truck randomly has all the lights turn-off and blink a few times and then, normally, come back on within seconds. This has happened during the evening hours in heavy traffic. This is a huge safety issue that could cause an accident. There is some sort of issue with the electrical system.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 100,000 miles · ND

While driving down the road the left front headlight would give out at random times brought to dealer and was diagnosed as fcm (later found out by another mechanic that it was a loose connector at the tipm issue was also the same exact thing on our work truck a 2004 dodge ram 3500 dually). The main safety issue is with the power rack and pinion, it has given out twice on the road in heavy traffic, the fix the first time was a complete replacement of the power rack and pinion system. The second time, the replacement of inner tie rod seals. Another computer issue was brought in for loss of power to whole truck at random times, cruise control failing, power surges. Unit replaced twice in one year to correct the problem.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 45,000 miles · MD

The turn signals, wipers, and high beams on my 04 dodge ram 1500 have been giving me issues for the last year. This started out as an intermittent problem and has gotten worse over time. At first it was just the turn signals. When I would signal left the right blinker would come on, or visa versa. Then sometimes it would work fine, and other times it would not come on at all. It's gotten worse over time and now I am at the point where only when I signal left will the right signal come on; nothing else works. My hazard switch at one time would work the left signal, and the left clicker would work the right signal but now that does not work either. At this point my hazard switch and left clicker now only work the right blinker and I have no way to work the left. As for the high beams, sometimes I am un-able to disengage them which is very dangerous for on-coming traffic. At this point I do not risk it and just don't use them, which can be dangerous to myself at some times. The wipers have a mind of their own. Sometimes when I have them on full speed/fast in heavy rain they will all of a sudden reduce to the lowest or middle setting. Sometimes they will just not turn on at all. I almost got into a major accident because of this and now just avoid driving in the rain if at all possible.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Lights · 31,008 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodger ram 1500. The contact stated that the transparent plastic headlight covering was abnormally becoming foggy from dew and moisture. The failure would cause limited illumination of the roadway when driving at night. The dealer advised that the covers would be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,008 and the current mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · IN

I have 2004 dodge ram 1500 5.7 liter, it has had a problem with electrical system the wiper will start and stop while it is running and the head lights will flash on when the truck is shut off it has been in the shop more than 7 time and have replace numerous parts.

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Acceleration, Lights · 23,000 miles · CA

Dt: the consumer complained that the headlight dim switch was not functioning on the 2004 dodge 1500 since april 2005. The headlight would stay on bright or dim but not switch. At the same time the windshield washer would not work. The dealer replaced the multifunction switch, but the problem persisted. The vehicle had been back to two different dealers four times, and had the same switch replaced twice, but the problem recurred, but was not constant. The contact wrote to chrysler, but had no satisfaction. Also, on one occasion the vehicle would not accelerate when attempting to pass another vehicle. At that time, the cruise control would not work, and the headlights would not come on. This problem had not recurred, but the dealer had no explanation or solution. *ak (11/17/05)

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Lights · PA · crash

While driving at 55 MPH at night consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision due to the poor brightness of the headlights. The high beams were not bright enough. Dealership indicated to consumer, the vehicle was operating as designed.