2011 Dodge RAM 1500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Electrical · 174,380 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH at nighttime, the headlight turned off independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the taillight turned off intermittently and the rear driver’s and the front passenger’s turn signal light was flashing quickly. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that several weeks later after parking the vehicle and returning a minute later to restart the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound and the vehicle turned off. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw battery acid all over the hood. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact called a tow truck company and was provided a temporary battery. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an electronic failure and the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,380.

Filed Sep 14, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

In march/ 2020 my truck shut off 3xs going down the hwy with me and my kids in it . all without any warning. Upon the third event it caused my truck to began losing power to my headlights and tail lights and no hazards as well ? Which i thought was a very concerning matter especially at night... Very dangerous and it could have had one of us hurt or even killed . i payed 150 for a wrecker and hauled it to a mechanic that night . over the course of the next few days they checked it and no signs of the same thing recurring while at the shop . payed another 75 dollars amd drove truck for another couple months and then the same thing happening again . yet this time i was lucky enough to be just pulling out of my driveway . took to mechanic again paying a friend 75 to carry by tow dolly . only to be told nothing was wrong . its like my truck is possessed . later on the truck ended up shorting my fuel pump and my tipm costing me alot of money 1400 to replace the tipm. And 535 to replace the fuel pump . then 1 yr later again the security light on dash came on and bam it burnt my fuel pump up again , thus causing me to fork out another 535 plus a by pass relay harmess for 135. Luckily i have had no more issues out of the fuel pump . knock on wood ... But the truck still shoots the security light on and causes all my lights to stop working and puts me in harms way whenever the truck feels like acting up . this is ridiculous and dangerous bc might i add me and my family were in the vehicle in almost every instance that occured. And thats not safe . i thought highly of dodge but now im starting to wonder if its even safe to have me and my family. In this truck again . luckily the last two time the incident occured i was leaving my house so i was able to have help getting it back in my drive way when it unlocked from its lock down mode. But there has 5o be some type of issue that can be resolved after the amount of money payed for the repairs and the cost of truck as well

Filed Jul 25, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · WV

The electrical wiring has shorted out the headlights on the driver side and melts all wiring in the area. This is a huge issue with ram in the 2011 years. The other issue is the transmissions start shifting super hard into gear and jerks the whole truck really bad.

Filed Apr 13, 2020 · Electrical · 141,400 miles · OK

My 2011 ram 1500 laramie 4x4 was parked in my driveway overnight and the battery was dead. This battery was five years old, so I replaced the battery and the very next morning the new battery was dead. I charged the battery and took the vehicle to have the alternator tested, the gentleman told me the alternator was not charging like it should, so I replaced the alternator. I drove the vehicle around for an hour and went back home. The next morning the battery was dead again. I can drive the vehicle during the day and all works well unless it is parked for over 5 hours. The battery drains during that time and the vehicle will not start unless the battery is charged. I have listened for the fuel pump to turn off and on and I believe it does turn off/on according to what I know. However, I did notice the fuel pump continuing to run after it pressured up, after about 5-10 seconds. I have pulled the fuel pump relay fuse and it appears to be fine. I have also had to replace the passenger side headlight twice in the last two years and am not sure if this is related.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 147,000 miles · NJ

Drivers side head light intermittently turns off while driving and will randomly come back on. After replacing bulbs & entire headlight unit issue continues. Faulty tipm (totally integrated power module) seems to be to blame.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 127,000 miles · AL

When you start the truck, the asb light comes on. The wipers, A/C, headlights, radio, and power locks will not work. If you let the truck run for about 5 mins, you hear a 'ding' and everything starts working again and the asb light goes out. Took it to a local mechanic and was told they were not able to diagnosis the problem. The truck was in park. I was able to drive the vehical but this is an issue if it's raining outside or at night.

Filed Apr 7, 2018 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · OH

The tipm is malfunctioning. The truck starts by itself while parked, lights malfunction, windows go down by itself, new headlamps go out. We are afraid to park in the garage because it could start and run while we sleep. Extreme safety hazard.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 134,000 miles · WI

In august 2017 a defective roller bearing went out while on the highway, effectively destroying the inside of the engine. Cost to repair was $4,000. In december 2017 tipm power module malfunctioned causing headlights to not work. Cost to replace $1,150. Both items have thousands of consumer complaints about being defective.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Electrical · OK

I spent 30+ minutes trying to get my truck to start then when I finally got it to start where I could drive it I got on the highway and my headlights randomly shut off then then not even to minutes later my truck stalled out on me on the highway and wouldnt start back up for another 30 minutes or so.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Lights · 39,000 miles · AZ

Tipm causes both hi and low beams on passenger side to go out. Bulbs are fine. When truck is started or even remote lock/unlock only drivers lights flash at first lights would come back on after a few minutes on the road, now they stay off and haven't came back for several weeks

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Lights · SC

Headlight illumination poor on low & high beams.

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Lights, Visibility · 57,000 miles · OR

We purchased this vehicle used last november. The factory windshield is nearly impossible to see through at night, and if we're driving in the rain at night, what little visibility there is. Is limited to less than 50 feet. The chrysler dealership in coos bay, oregon says that it's a factory-installed windshield and declines to take any further responsibility. The low-beam headlights are extremely dim. Safe driving at night requires our using the high beams (when safe for oncoming drivers -- not a good mix.) the chrysler dealer in coos bay, oregon investigated the headlights with a visual check, and said they're "okay."