2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, 2% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took the truck in to replace a headlight bulb and was told the tpim/onboard computer needs to be replaced. This could be dangerous I found out as the computer could shut down the vehicle while it's being driven which happened to my wife in the truck 2 years ago. We were told at the time we needed a new battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10640678, filed 2014-10, 55,500 miles“One day all of the sudden the headlights won't come on. Neither when turned on or in auto. And then all of the sudden started working again without even popping the hood up. A couple days later, during night time, I went to switch the low beam to high beam and puff, no lights at all while driving 40mph in a hill country side in a pitch black night. I switched back to low beam and nothing... Scary times... I've ended up pulling over the side (only half of the truck since it was on the hill side), turn hazard blinkers on ... …”
NHTSA complaint #10839375, filed 2016-03, 99,500 miles“Approximately a year ago I began experiencing lighting problems, flickering all around; and with truck off the remote would randomly, continuously lock the doors. I finally broke the remote to make it stop. Now my driver side tail light won't work. I needed my inspection/registration but couldn't get it until the light is repaired. My mechanic said it's the fuse box, said it's in horrible condition. More problems are possible. Parts & labor will be near $850. Various forums are inundated with similar complaints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10705706, filed 2015-04, 75,000 miles“Head lights and tail lights go out when driving. Dash lights remain on. They will come back on in a few miles and also if I stop the truck and restart. Playing with the switch doesn't make any difference. I have had it in the chrysler repair shop 4 times to search for an error but none are shown. Chrysler refuses to do anything since they cannot determine what is wrong. I feel this is a serious safety problem and should be treated as such. I also had the side outside heated mirror replaced because it had a burnt spot in the lower corner. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448919, filed 2012-02, 22,000 miles“Headlight green connector clip for low beer fails to make connection causing headlamp out.. Cleaning prongs inside clip fixes it temporarily 2. Tire pressure sensors vavles do not read properly and are extremely annoying”
NHTSA complaint #11220286, filed 2019-06, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10140207Aug 10, 2016Inspect and Return: Lamp Assy - Tail Light Rt/L You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of…
- 10140102Jun 17, 2016You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 68174065AE. See attachments for…
- 10140234Mar 11, 2016Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small…
- 10149033Aug 24, 2015TAILLIGHT.
- 10149014Aug 14, 2015Headlamp Assembly If the headlamp assembly is being replaced, please also replace the harness attached to the headlamp. Engineering would like to have both parts returned for…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 46 | 7% |
| 2011 | 29 | 4% |
| 2010 | 10 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 3% |
| 2007 | 37 | 7% |
| 2006 | 139 | 18% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 29 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500
229 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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