Headlight switch failed 4 times without warning. Consumer was not able to use the headlights while driving at night.
1999 Dodge Ram: headlights failing or too dim
7 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Consumer stated that while driving, adjusting the position of the steering wheel "one notch" down and the headlights failed. Consumer then adjusting wheel "one notch" up and the headlights came back on. Vehicle is currently being serviced by dealer. Ts
When switched from hi beam to low complete loss of headlights.
While driving using headlights go out, and driver is unable to have complete view.
While traveling at night with high beams dimmerd high light for another vehicle to pass. However, headlight system failed without any indication, causing poor visibility, and resulting in loss control of vehicle. Please provide further information.
The headlight switch gets very hot. You can smell that something is overheating and when the area between the headlight switch and the instrument panel illumination adjustment wheel is touched it is extremely hot, to the point that you can not hold your finger there very long.
Headlight switch/ dashboard gets extremely hot when headlights are on. Dealer/manufacturer contacted and are aware of the problem. Relacement has been made and problem still exists. Provide further information.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
7 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Ram
No deployment 23Pulling 23ABS 13Adaptive cruise 10Brake failure 9Knocking 8Jerking 8Transmission failure 7Fuel pump 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5Slipping 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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