1997 Dodge Ram lights problems

11 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights
5
Headlights: switch
4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Ram 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.

What 1997 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Lights · FL

Consumer stated that while driving headlamps went out, and they won't come back on. He checked the fuses and other parts and nothing worked. This happened on friday. All the inside panel lights were on. He was not able to drive vehicle at night.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · Lights · 30,000 miles · TX

While driving at 65 MPH consumer smelled something burning. Then, headlights went out. There was recall 99v024000 concerning headlights; however, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Lights · 135,905 miles · LA

While driving, the headlight switch shorted out which caused all the lighting on the dash board to go out. The headlight switch also melted all the wiring and upon turning the vehicle off the headlights automatically came on by themselves. *nlm the switch was on recall, but not on this model. *scc

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Lights · WA

While driving at any speed and without warning the headlights will intermittently work. Dealer notified. * ts

Filed Jun 15, 2001 · Lights · CA

Headlights failed to remain on while in operation. Dealership has informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 99v024000, and cause for this problem was unknown. *ak

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Lights · MD

On/off switch for headlights is located in cab of vehicle. There is a box in dashboard that switch feeds into, it has been replaced several times, which regulates operation of headlights. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Feb 26, 2001 · Lights · CA

Went to dealer twice. They said it wasn't under warranty. The time before my high beams were the only lights that came on. I am very upset because I bought it used and I haven't had it for a year yet and I'm making repairs. Isn't there something wrong with that?

Filed Jun 17, 1999 · Lights · IL

Headlights come on and off intermittently, causing poor visibility.

Filed Apr 29, 1999 · Lights · MA

The push/pull headlight switch sparked when pulled on and the lowbeam headlights did not function.

Filed Oct 2, 1998 · Electrical, Lights · AZ

The headlights would flicker out when driving dark roads. Would then reappear for few minutes then off again. Interior lights remain on. Taking vehicle to dealer for electrical problems.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Ram lights

Does the 1997 Dodge Ram have lights problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the lights of the 1997 Dodge Ram, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Ram lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 1997 Dodge Ram lights?

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