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2016 Ram 1500 lights complaints

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Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Lights · 45 miles · GA

My vehicle has no daytime running lights for visual safety. The sales code has been eliminated by the fca. I want my vehicle to have the light safety like all the other dodge, chrysler, jeep vehicles. Why are the ram 1500's left out of this safety feature?

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 9,952 miles · NY

Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as a part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/18/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not crank and needed jumper cables to start. The vehicle was brought to mid county chrysler for repairs. The mechanics diagnosed a failed battery and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/26/2016. While this is the only incident on record for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists solely of ram 1500s, with seven of them being 2016 models and one 2015 model. Battery and electrical system failures have been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 9,915 miles · NY

Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/2015 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/18/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not start and the vehicle was brought to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics tested the vehicle and found that the battery was dead and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/26/2016. While this is the only incident on record for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists entirely of ram 1500, with seven being the 2016 model and one 2015 model. Battery and electric failure has been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 9,530 miles · NY

Our company leased this vehicle from mid county chrysler dodge jeep ram on 12/16/15 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 8/22/2016, the vehicle operator found that the battery was malfunctioning. Additionally, the transmission was slipping from 1st to 2nd. The vehicle was towed to the mid county dealership for repairs. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The mechanics also found defects in the transmission system, but were unable to repair it. The mechanics then proceeded to replace the entire transmission system. The vehicle was released to us on 9/7/2016. While this is a single incident for this vehicle, it is important to note that our fleet consists entirely of ram 1500, with seven being 2016 models and one 2015 model. Battery failure and transmission failure has been pervasive throughout our entire fleet.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 2,600 miles · NY

Our company leased this vehicle from bayside chrysler jeep dodge on 4/21/2016 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 6/30/2016, the vehicle operator reported that the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the bayside dealership. The mechanics determined that the battery failed and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 7/1/2016. On 8/2/2016, the vehicle once again failed to start and warning lights were engaged on the indicator panel. The vehicle was again towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery had failed and replaced it. The vehicle was released to us on 8/5/2016. On 10/1/2016, the vehicle failed to start for a third time. The vehicle was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery failed to hold a charge. The battery was once again replaced. The vehicle was released to us on 10/3/2016.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 2,125 miles · NY

Our company leased this vehicle from bayside chrysler jeep dodge on 4/22/2016 as part of an eight vehicle fleet. On 6/24/2016, the vehicle operator was not able to start the vehicle and it was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics noted that they were able to jump start the vehicle with jumper cables, but malfunction lights came on and the instrument panel started dimming. The mechanics replaced the battery and released the vehicle to us the same day. On 8/4/2016, the engine once again failed to start. The vehicle was again towed to the bayside dealership, where mechanics again found internal failure and once again replaced the battery. The vehicle was released to us on 8/5/2016. On 9/13/2016, the vehicle once again failed to start and was towed to the bayside dealership. Mechanics found that the battery was dead and the instrument panel was malfunctioning. The battery was again replaced and a road test was performed. The vehicle was released to us on 9/20/2016.

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 May 12, 2016 · Lights · 650 miles · MI

2016 ram rebel has extremely dim headlights on low beam. Dangerous to drive on back roads.. Headlights are projection type and I believe they areof poor design.. Contacted ram customer service with no results, of course!

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