2009 Dodge RAM 1500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · FL

Tipm failure-totally integrated power module abruptly failed with no warning signs or nothing.. I took it in light to light systems not working.. Windows, headlights, this is hazardous for drivers.. Called the dealership and was told there is no recall nor has there been a prior issue.. They said my VIN number [xxx] has no recall they fixed the HVAC I was in motion on a highway.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · ME

Truck sometimes shows life when in accessory but when put to on truck dies completely, obviously not going to turn over with no sign of life. Minutes later I can come back and start it no problem. Headlights will consistently stutter or even turn on or off while parked or moving. Lastly while driving sometimes all power and electrical shuts off and truck is completely dead while going any speed. I have not found a certain speed it dies because it has shut off in parking lots and going down highway. Power steering is gone and its scary to pull of side of road when some roads don't have much to work with or going at highway speeds and losing all power.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 76,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the heater, defroster, and air conditioner malfunctioned. In addition, the transmission failed while the vehicle was turning into a driveway. The vehicle was towed to butte's mile high chrysler jeep dodge ram (3883 harrison ave, butte, mt 59701,(406) 565-4410) and repaired under warranty. The contact had to pay for a loaner vehicle because they exceeded the mileage limitation due to the distance from their home to the dealer. The contact also stated that the headlight switch did not activate the headlights; therefore, the contact had to use the high beams. The contact repaired the headlights themselves. The heater and air conditioner were not under warranty and were repaired by the contact, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Lights · MS

Right front head light continues to go out. Been repaired twice and tech. Said the tipm needs to be replaced.....dodge does not sell these....they will replace for 3-4k!! I'm stuck with a piece of *&^%$## can't drive at night very frustrating!

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 92,178 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the headlamps failed without warning. The contact stated that the headlamp switch was set to auto-on at the time of the failure. Additionally, the heating and air conditioning unit activated and were unable to be turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the blend door actuator was replaced five times previously; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was called, but was not able to be reached. The approximate failure mileage was 92,178.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · MN

Lighting sockets and other electrical parts are melting and smoking causing everything not work. Currently not working after being replace in within the last 3 months: headlights, reverse lights, parking sensors (4), heated seats, randomly the navigation/music system, unlocking/locking with key fob (randomly), ABS sensors, 4 wheel drive being turned off and on, the parking brake randomly turning off and on. I will be driving and things will slowing start to not work. Sometimes the lights don't work when I go to leave in the early morning and I have to take a different vehicle since you cannot legally drive without working lights in the dark. Multiple car repair shops have tried numerous things to fix it. We have spent under 4k in repairs on a truck we have owned less than a year, and we are now being told we are going to have to spend 1k plus labor costs to replace the tipm and another couple hundred to bring it to a dealership after and have it "reflashed"

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Lights · AZ

The headlights are uneffective for night driving. In all puckups since 2009 as I have had 2009,11,22,24&15 model years with standard headlights. They have started to improve in 2014 but still not acceptable for an older persons eyes and definitely not an inexperienced drivers eyes.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,000 miles · KY

There is a problem with everything electrically related to the truck. The headlights stay on, I have to disconnect the battery to get them to go off. The windshield wipers constantly remain on. The interior lights, door locks, windows, seats, heat, A/C, radio, dash lights, etc do not work. Once the truck starts, all of the dash warning lights come on. (check engine, ABS, low windshield wiper fluid, voltage, low oil pressure, etc) the truck is not safe to drive and is a hazard to my family.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · KY

I am having a complete electrical malfunction with my truck. I remotely started it one cold morning, approximately 20 degrees. After going outside and approaching the truck I noticed that the headlights were on. When remotely starting a vehicle only the parking/marker lights come on. When I tried to unlock the truck with the key fob, nothing worked. I manually unlocked the drivers door and opened it to find an enormous amount of issues. The interior lights would not come on. The windows were still completely frosted up. I noticed that the defrost wasn't working, including the heated seats, heated steering wheel, and heated mirrors. I also noticed that there were no lights or power to the entire radio cluster, heat & A/C controls, parking assist buttons, hazard button, 4 wheel drive controls, etc. The doors didn't have power for any door locks or windows. On the instrument cluster, every warning light imaginable was illuminated. Check engine, ABS, voltage, air bag, park assist, traction control, low fuel, low washer fluid, seat belt, low tire pressure, all gears indicator lights were illuminated. The center message screen was going through every possible fault scenario. I tried to turn off the truck and restart it but the problem persisted. I eventually had to remove the battery because the headlights wouldn't go off. The truck wasn't safe to drive and was not functioning properly whatsoever. I was told by the service manager over the phone that the tipm is the issue. The truck still has not been repaired and is now a paper weight in my driveway. I have had many other issues with the truck as well that I will file separate complaints on each issue. (transmission shift solenoid, staying in 4th gear, tire pressure sensor flying out of the tire while driving 70 MPH, rear power door locks not unlocking/locking with key fob or front door lock controls).

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 93,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving 60 MPH in inclement weather, both high and low beam headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact independently replaced the bulbs; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Electrical · 136,600 miles · TX

Our truck began stalling the engine at low speeds in dec. 2015, I changed all 16 spark plugs thinking this would fix the issue, it didn't. About 2 weeks after this started, I was trying to unlock the truck with the key fob for a short trip into town. The headlights would flash, but the doors would neither lock or unlock with the fob. I opened the door with the key and started the engine. The idiot lights for the air bags and the traction control were both illuminated. We had never had any issues with any of this previously. Next, I tried to lock the doors for the trip, using the pdl switch and found it to be inoperable. Also not working were the pw, HVAC system, horn, and windshield wiper system. This was so very strange that I googled these symptoms and discovered the tipm, totally integrated power module, for these vehicles are failing at an alarming rate. Thank god that my wife didn't stall this truck in a highway driving situation and become the victim of this known and documented safety flaw in these vehicles. Fiat/chrysler needs to step up to the plate and repair these vehicles before lives are destroyed due to this defect.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 68,000 miles · LA

Passenger side headlight intermittantly fails, but bulb is ok. Windows intermittantly roll themselves down. Key(fob) gets stuck in recepticale. Passenger side windshield sprayer does not spray water.