2016 Ram 1500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Suspension · AZ

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Factory Air Suspension on 2016 RAM Rebel V8 5.7L Right Front broken elbow How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The right front broken elbow is causing my entire rear end of truck to sag to near ground level, leaving the front up high. It is making for dangerous driving condition not only for the driver, but for others as well. Truck bottoms out on the slight bump on the highway making for unstable driving, front head light up high cause issues for other drivers in front of me. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. Confirmed at Jim Click RAM, Tucson Auto mall , Tucson AZ. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership, but I am ready to go to my attorney, to get this fixed the right way. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? This broken $10 part (elbow) is causing the computer system to list multiple error codes for the air suspension. The dealership is telling me they cannot find the part anywhere in the United States and is on back order. They refuse to use a third party part and it must be an official Mopar part or they will not fix my vehiclle. Meanwhile I have to drive to work every morning and this broken air suspension will eventually damage the rest of my vehicle the longer it waits to be repaired the right way. Like I said above I am ready to sit with my attorney to discuss the matter and to track the progress for resolving this issue.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · KY

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

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 48,500 miles · WY

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.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Lights · 85,948 miles · NY

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.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Lights · 52,697 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jul 28, 2018 · Transmission · 9,217 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

July 2nd I pulled into my driveway, opened my garage door,placed vehicle in park and exited vehicle to go in the house. My fiance stayed in vehicle, I turned and yelled to her to come in house as I was going to let dogs out before we left again.I proceeded in house and she exited vehicle to come in.she walked through the garage and I heard her screaming frantically, I ran out to the garage and the truck followed her into the garage and she was between my workbench and the truck.I pulled her out of the way and the truck continued pushing my basement wall in about 7 inches. I ran around the truck and applied the brakes,it was in park.we contacted fiat chrysler, they sent me a paper to sign allowing them to get information from the orc in the vehicle, which I allowed.on friday july 20th we met with an inspector and he hooked up computers to the truck to get the information stating he sends report to fca and they would notify us.we got a letter yesterday july 27th basically stating per our owners manual we should always use emergency brake and declined any responsibility. Never stated or shared what the ocr results showed.this could have killed someone and the rotary shifter is a problem.a few days after the incident while driving on a beautiful sunny day the wipers start up full boar like it was pouring out.they were in the off position. Something is wrong and they are taking no responsibility. We have been to the dealer and there is probably $3500 to 5000 damage just to vehicle. Grill is broke, headlight housing fender and bumper damage. Repairs to basement wall and my fiance was black and blue and sore ,hip area and ankle.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Suspension · 41,800 miles · MI · crash

Knuckle broke at tie rod when entering a turn on the highway at approximately 55 MPH causing spin out and accident between vehicle and semi. When entering turn hit some slush felt something funny then vehicle lost control. There is no damage on the wheel or tire all contact from crash at front of vehicle is at side view mirror to the top of the headlight. The roads are smooth with no pot holes, cracks or damage of any kind. The surface was wet. The vehicle did not leave the road surface.

Filed Jun 4, 2017 · Lights · 200 miles · OH

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?

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 200 miles · PA

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

Filed Oct 8, 2016 · Electrical · 751 miles · IA

When driving at night the headlights flicker. Does it in low beam and high beam. Has done it with AC on and off. Has done this with heat on and off. I am concerned that with the issue the headlights will go completely out while driving. This can cause a life and death issue. It does it at highway speeds as well as city speed. I noticed this when the vehicle had 751 miles on it.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Lights · 100 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that condensation appeared on the headlights and impaired vision, while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the head lights were replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 10,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH and towing a camper, the brake controller computer failed and the brakes detached warning indicator illuminated. The headlights were turned on and the automatic braking system engaged without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake controller computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.