2005 Dodge RAM 1500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Steering · 56,000 miles · MI

While driving my truck straight down remembrance road (secondary highway) it stalled, loosing power steering and power brakes. I was traveling at a speed of approx 45 MPH with no turns, coasted to the shoulder put in park and restarted luckily there was no other traffic. Truck restarted and I proceeded home. I parked the truck all seemed fine. Went out the next day and truck would not crank. Battery load checked ok, if I jump the starter relay @ pin 30 to 87 truck will crank. When key is turned on the dash lights come on along with radio, headlights, and blower for heat/air. This truck only has 56,000 miles on it and has been very well taken care of by me. It should be noted the gas gauge did not move when ignition key was turned on even though it had half a tank, it worked fine when I parked it. I have searched on line for this stall condition for my 2005 ram 1500 4.7l 4x4. It appears to happen alot if you search this condition on line with other dodge vehicles also and is very dangerous, what if I had been on the freeway doing 70 and lost my ability to stop or steer this vehicle out of harms way. Well the most obvious answer, I wouldn't be here writing this complaint. I am so upset, as a cancer survivor and all I went through with that, it would be a sorry way to be injured or die. I have instructed my love ones to take action against dodge should I die because of this trucks issue of loosing power. This is an ongoing problem that needs resolved by a recall or at least a thorough investigation of the root cause. I believe this is related to the PCM. I have had it towed to a garage to be looked at.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 132,112 miles · OH

I found out that my dodge had only the rear passenger side tail light working, no turn signals, the passenger headlight only worked on low beam, and the drivers headlight only work on high beam. I replaced every bulb in the truck and still the same problem. I did some research and found that the integrated distribution center ( fuse box) has been a problem with corrosion inside the box. I looked everywhere for a new one, no luck. I then called chrysler corporation and they searched the entire u.s. And not one dealer had a fuse box. I was told that chrysler used this fuse box only in 2005 and they have discontinued the part. I was actually told by chrysler to try ebay. With all the 2005 dodge rams and several other makes and models still on the road, how is it possible that they can just stop making a part vital to the vehicle. How has this not been investigated and a recall issued for this. If the owners of these vehicles can not find a used fuse box then the vehicle becomes a lawn ornament. This is a safety hazard that should be investigated and resolved. I am now paying my monthly truck payments on a vehicle I can no longer drive safely.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Visibility · 34,000 miles · SC

Driving at approximately 35 MPH one of the defroster vents broke and fell into the ductwork. Later that day noticed the dash had cracked. As this problem has just started on my truck I have seen from other dodge rams where this will progress and the dash will fall in, damaging wires and circuits. This is a potential fire hazard as well as possibly causing systems such as headlights, etc. To stop working when needed most. Dodge informed me that if they looked at the dash, and I decided not to pay to fix the dash, they would charge me $85 for their time. That is not acceptable on so many levels. Dodge should be forced to do something about this.

Filed Jan 2, 2012 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · PA · crash

During a front end collision, followed by a vehicle rollover, both the driver side and passenger side airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle struck a utility pole on the driver side directly at the headlight. It appears the vehicle then flipped up and hit the roof on the pole before rolling over and coming to rest on the roof.

Filed Dec 21, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · FL

A very dangerous problem with my 2005 dodge ram 1500 pick-up is occurring on a daily basis when I use the turn signal - windshield wiper - high beam " multi-switch". When trying to signal a left turn by pushing down on the "multi-switch" lever(left turn signal flashes two or three times then right turn signal activates uncommanded) if I try to engage the right turn signal some times it won't signal / flash at all. My truck only has 46,000 miles on it, not a good testimate for dodge. I read in a dodge repair website / forum that a lot of the same problems are occurring with the dodge ram pick-ups and mini vans. (all years) is there a recall or will a recall be considered in the near future?

Filed May 18, 2011 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact noticed a problem with the windshield wipers which stopped functioning on delay. They would stop in the middle of the windshield when he deactivated them. He later noticed that the left turn signal and the left headlight failed to function. A warning code illuminated on the instrument panel; however, he was unable to identify the code. The contact called an automotive parts store who stated that the problem could have been caused by the multi-function switch. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 150,000. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Lights · GA

Lights go off while driving and the only way to fix it while driving is to flip it back to parking mode, this only works until the lights go off again than just flip it back to regular headlights. This can be dangerous while driving at night with all the deer that runs around my neck of the woods, not to mention the 50' to 100' drop offs to the left and right sides of the main road.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Lights · 28,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated there was a warning light on the dashboard stating "lamp out" which illuminated intermittently. This was always accompanied by one or both of the headlights ceasing to function. The headlight switch was shut off, then turned back on. This temporarily fixed the problem. The vehicle was not seen by a service dealer.

Filed Mar 18, 2006 · Electrical · 5,100 miles · ID

When headlights are on--usually at night--dash lights will dim and intensify intermittently while driving. Dome light has come on occasionally. I appreciated the service department's efforts to educate me on my vehicle the last time I brought it in for this problem, but I am fully aware of how the dome light switch works. 2. Turn signal does not function safely. Intermittently, while driving, right turn signal does not work when engaged. After trying a multitude of times to engage, signal comes on, but does not stay on constantly. Signal will blink, stop and start randomly. Sometimes, the opposite signal will blink. 3. When headlights and fog lights were on, fog lights and/or headlights have cut out. This was not a result of switching to high beam.