1995 Dodge RAM 2500 lights problems

12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 165,000.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 165,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights
4
Headlights: switch
3
Tail lights
1
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Dodge RAM 2500 lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Headlight circuitOpened May 8, 1998, closed December 10, 1999

The headlamp switch in the subject vehicles can over-heat and fail resulting in loss of head lamps and possibly other lights.daimlerchrysler conducted a series of tests and determined that the 3500 series is prone to generating head lamp switch temperatures in excess of the switch lubricant threshold of 100 degrees centigrade.when this occurs, the lubricant solidifies and adheres to the switch contach surfaces increasing internal resistance and therfore, temperature.daimlerchrysler informed the federal safety agency that it would initiate a recall of 79,3665 model year 1994-1997 dodge 3500 series ram trucks only based on additional testing from which it determined that the 1500/2500 series vehicles nominally operate significantly below the temperature threshold of the switch lubricant.owners of 1500/2500 series trucks were sent a notification letter advising of the proper methods for adding aftermarket lighting accessories.

EA98010

Headlight circuit failureOpened January 14, 1998, closed May 8, 1998

There is no summary currently available

PE98002

What 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Lights · 165,000 miles · WA

Headlight switch, socket and associated wiring burnt up, causing loss of lighting function. I was only doing 30 MPH and was able to pull into a parking lot without any danger to other motorists. I had to purchase and replace the switch, socket and about 8" of wiring.

Filed Dec 22, 2016 · Lights · 183,000 miles · CA

Vehicle experienced loss of lights due to electrical damage to headlamp switch and wires, which was documented and repaired in recall #99v024000.

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 203,000 miles · CA

The federal safety agency # ea198010 headlight switch recall excluded the b1500 and b2500 series stating that the power draw is not as great as the b3500 series. This is in error. My 1995 b2500 burned out this same light switch and left me with no headlights. (I have not added any additional lighting). I request that ea98010 be reopened to include the b1500 and b2500 series trucks as this is a safety hazard which is the same problem as the b3500 series. I replaced the switch at my expense and can send you the old one if you need it.

Filed Oct 28, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · 17,000 miles · FL · fire

Light switch circuitry burned inside dash and caused heat damage to dash and wiring inside. Vehicle was recalled for wiring and when recall was complete, fuel guage and temperature guage failed to operate normally. Light switch failure and ignition system malfunctions believed to be related.

Filed Oct 16, 2003 · Lights · 82,000 miles · UT

Head lights went out on low beam when switching from high beam, sometimes I have to switch a couple times to get them to come back on.

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · CA · fire

Ignition switch failure caused fire prior to recall 00v135, consumer purchased the recall kit and is requesting reimbursement for the kit and for installation fees.

Filed Dec 1, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · OH

While driving at night at 60 MPH smoke came outof dashboard. Headlights went out. Wiring harness had burned out, headlight switch had to be replaced. Dealer told consumer vehicle has the same part(headlight switch) as 3500 truck series, which had been recalled.

Filed Mar 27, 2000 · Lights · IN

While driving and pulling a trailer headlight switch overheated, and shorted out, causing smoke to come from the dashboard. When driving under normal conditions this does not happen. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Oct 7, 1999 · Electrical, Lights · OH

While driving at 35 MPH front headlights went out, and the consumer pulled over to the side of the road and opened the hood, and discovered that wire to the headlights melted.

Filed Aug 25, 1999 · Lights · WA

The female recepticle on the wiring harness that the headlight switch plugs into overheated and burned to a point that the circuit opened and the headlights went out

Questions about the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 lights

Does the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 have lights problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the lights of the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 165,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge RAM 2500 lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have the most lights problems?

The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most lights complaints are 2006 (122 complaints), 2004 (26 complaints) and 2005 (17 complaints).