Radio shuts off without warning, locks up and will only turn back on when shutting off vehicle and restarting it. Headlight flicker on and off while driving. Headlight flicker has done this for 3 months now
2016 Ram 1500 lights problems
18 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 9,530. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 9,530
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ram 1500 lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Ram 1500 lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2016 Ram 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to start the vehicle after multiple attempts. On another occasion, while driving 30 MPH, the headlights ceased without warning. The contact had to use the high beam headlights when operating the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to fremont motor casper (6101 e 2nd st, casper, wy 82609, (307) 462-5508) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle control module was defective. The dealer referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint and have an investigation started. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's headlights would burn out and needed to be replaced often. The contact stated that the headlights had to be replaced approximately once every 2-3 months. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop to have the headlights replaced each time. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,697.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's headlights would burn out and needed to be replaced often. The contact stated that the headlights needed to be replaced approximately once every 2-3 months. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop where the headlights were replaced each time. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,948.
After I bought my 2016 ram 1500 in february 2019 I noticed my horn and the evic on the instrument cluster stopped working causing me not to be able to read my TPMS or oil life or any other evic functions. Also with the horn not working I feel it's a huge safety issue there is a recall for this same issue on previous year models. I have noticed that the lights on the evic and cruise control switches don't illuminate either. By googling the issue it seems there are numerous other ram 1500 owners with the same issue. I feel these are all major safety issues and should be investigated.
When driving in any condition, street or freeway lights flicker or remain off for 30-60 second intervals. This happens at night and we have had mutiple close calls and once hit a guard rail. We have contacted our dealership 2-3 times in paso robles ca and we also notified morgan hill ram when they had the vehicle for an extended time period due to the engine blowing up under warranty. My husband commutes 150 miles one way and this is completely unsafe. No one seems to care. I have videos available via email.
When is raining park or driving passenger brake tail light indicate out, mirror won't close, driver side window won't work, dash board lights will be flashing on/off and buck up camera has a black/ color line screen, front differential has a crack on it.
While driving the truck at night the lights flicker almost like as if you were flashing your lights at someone in front of you, this truck has been to dealership a total of 16 times for this reason. First they told me it was the way dodge built my truck and that it was normal, then next time we took it in they told me that it was my toll tag, I questioned ok which is it dodge made my truck this way or my toll tag, we got no response. Now they just put my shop in the bay and leave it and do nothing to it for a couple of days then call me and tell me it's ready, yea been caught on camera buddies, see how warranty likes those videos ,y'all charging warranty for the work but your caught on camera doing absolutely nothing to my truck . Good luck
When I was driving on a 400 mile trip my head lights were surging or fickering.dosen't do it when sitting in park.started doing this at 200 miles on 2016 ram 1500.took it to dealer they had it happen to them a few times.they have no idea whats causing it.they contacted chrysler,they told dealer to tell me to drive it wont hurt anything.I'm affraid that one of these times my lights are going to go out when I dont want them to.I think its a bunch of crap.so I pay 40g's for new truck with a problem that im told cant be fixed.this problem is ongoing and I have 10000 miles now.what do I do?
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the headlights inadvertently turned off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200. Updated 02/07/2017*ct consumer stated had flickering light issues. Updated 7/11/18
Questions about the 2016 Ram 1500 lights
Does the 2016 Ram 1500 have lights problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the lights of the 2016 Ram 1500, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Ram 1500 lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 9,530 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ram 1500 lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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 2016 Ram 1500 problems
Engine 354Steering 316Brakes 287Fuel system 284Transmission 204Electrical 194Acceleration 111Suspension 68Airbags 49Body 36Driver assistance 31Wheels 14Seat belts 13Locks 11Tires 8Visibility 6Seats 2
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