While driving at night consumer noticed that the headlights failed. This caused poor visibility. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a private mechanic for inspection. Mechanic determined that the headlight switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it four times. However, problem recurred. This information was provide by mechanic alan miller.
1995 Dodge RAM 3500: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 108 complaints about the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
The headlights went out while driving on a dark winding road. I almost drove over the hill into a stream.
Consumer received recall 99v024000 concerning headlight switch. Consumer had the headlight switch replaced due fire prior to receiving the recall notice. Consumer is seeking reimbursement.
Headlight switch burned/melted three times due to overloading of circuit.
While driving the headlight switch in the dash started to smoke, causing the wiring to melt and loss of all lights except the headlights. Dealers are replacing the headlight switch and the wiring harness. Please give further details.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. Operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out.
- Risk
- If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit.
Recall number 99V024000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500?
5 of 108 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 (5%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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