DEFECTIVE headlamps. Excessive moisture builds up in housing effecting performance of lights in evening. Was stopped by DPS for having bad headlamps. Dealership says it normal, no its not. It's very unsafe to drive at night with moisture in lamps. Had it looked at or inspected by independent shop and DPS. My safety is at risk for you can't see at night with all the moisture in lamps. This is a common problem with Ram 1500 all over the internet.
2013 Ram 1500 lights problems
31 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights3
- Brake lights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ram 1500 lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Ram 1500 lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.
Recall number 13V237000 · Recall details
What 2013 Ram 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
ABS system has failed and damaged the traction control module. Speedometer does not work and brake lights stay on constantly. Power steering assist does not work. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer and cannot get the parts to fix these issues.
My side boxes do not open with key button and do not unlock with button on key and my bolts broke on exhaust manifold on drivers side and passenger side 4 bolts total
The truck acts like it was restarted when im driving down road . The lights go out all the gages turn off and reset its not a good thing when u are driving at night. It has happened more then the one time on 01/09/2020 it has happened 3 times this month an be for that it would do it here and there. When I first purchased it the dealer had it every week for 3 months but it never did it for them but there should be some records of me having it in there. It would happen at different speeds anywhere from 30 MPH to 60 MPH
First thing that happened dashboard and radio lights were glitching on and off then warning indicator stated my rear brakes lights were out then my turn signals,then it stated my headlights were out but none of these lights or signals were out. A month later my turn signal was blinking very fast so I checked it and my left turn signal was out but the indicator didn't inform me I replaced bulb it started back working then I noticed driving home at night my headlights weren't as bright as usual so I checked it and my right side headlight was out so I replaced the bulb but it didn't look burned out but I replaced it any way with a new one it didn't come back on so I put the old bulb back in then searched for the fuse even contacted dodge dealership they stated that that didn't know where the fuse was located neither so then like 3days later the headlight comes back on so now today 2months later my same turn signal and headlight went back out again dashboard is glitching again as well I changed bulbs again still no lights alot of people with the same dodge ram have been asking me if I've been having problems with my lights like they have I stated yes indeed people have been saying to not to deal with dodge ram 1500 because of the electrical problems I need some assistance or I might not be purchasing another dodge
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlamps and turn signals failed to operate properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chapman las vegas dodge chrysler jeep ram (3175 e sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89104) where the vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that condensation entered the headlamps causing the failure to the LED lights and turn signals. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned tsb: 23-105-18 as a possible solution to the failure however, was informed from the manufacturer that the tsb had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.*ln
Front headlight assemblies condensation, will not go away
The passenger front headlight keeps burning out its happened 3 times while I was driving. The dash screen keeps saying services tire pressure system these things have been happening for about 4 months . The vehicle was in motion on a highway at night.
Both headlamps are experiencing substantial amounts of moisture entering the sealed beam areas, causing a "fog-like" effect over the interior of the headlamps and reducing the effectiveness of night time visibility while driving. The moisture does not go away on its own after a few days as fca engineers say it should.
2013 ram passenger side headlight won't work due to inferior wiring and computer problem. Dealership and several mechanics have confirmed this problem. No one can afford the 'fix" for this issue. I have no problem replacing burned out headlights but see the poor design of this electrical system as a safety issue that can not be resolved reasonably. I have a 1995 truck with no headlight problems now or ever. If the dealership can't come up with an easy fix than the vehicle should be recalled. Or discounted for daylight only.
Questions about the 2013 Ram 1500 lights
Does the 2013 Ram 1500 have lights problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the lights of the 2013 Ram 1500, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Ram 1500 lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ram 1500 lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V237000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ram 1500 have the most lights problems?
The Ram 1500 model years with the most lights complaints are 2025 (61 complaints), 2014 (39 complaints) and 2013 (31 complaints).
Other 2013 Ram 1500 problems
Steering 643Electrical 228Engine 130Airbags 94Transmission 86Brakes 79Fuel system 50Suspension 44Body 40Acceleration 37Driver assistance 27Visibility 18Seat belts 15Wheels 12Locks 8Seats 6Tires 6
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